| Swiss Cottage Secondary School | |
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Scientiae Patriaeque Gratia
(For the sake of learning and for the state) |
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| Location | |
| Bukit Batok, | |
| Information | |
| Type | Government |
| Established | 1962 |
| Session | Single |
| School code | 3304 |
| Principal | Liu Earnler |
| Enrolment | Approx. 1,500 |
| Colour(s) | Turquoise, white |
| Website | www.swisscottagesec.moe.edu.sg |
Swiss Cottage Secondary School (abbreviation: SCSS) is a government secondary school in Bukit Batok, Singapore.
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Swiss Cottage Secondary School started in 1962 with about 200 pupils, housed at Raffles Institution in Bras Basah Road as the school building along Dunearn Road was still under construction. By January 1963, the school enrolment had grown to about 870 pupils who were being taught in Selegie Primary School. In July 1963, work on the school building at Dunearn Road was completed and the students and staff moved into their new home.
Since its relocation to Bukit Batok in 1992, the school has expanded its facilities under PRIME Programme, to include four computer laboratories, multi-purpose rooms, rooms for co-curricular activities and a dance studio.
The school has a student population of about 1,470.
The school motto is Scientiae Patriaeque Gratia, which means 'For the sake of Learning and for the State'.
The crest is headed by five stars, which symbolises Equality, Peace, Progress, Justice, and Democracy. The torch of learning signifies the light of knowledge and the love for learning. Encompassing it are five rings symbolising sports and the part they play to link persons together. The five horizontal bands denote the five houses as rivals in competition but steadfast in fraternity.
The flag has two parallel bands: turquoise and white. In the centre of the flag is the school crest.
The school anthem is "Blaze a Path of Glory", written by the second principal, Rudy W. Mosbergen. It was revised and harmonised by Derek Cable.
Blaze a path of Glory
A school standing high in our esteem,
She soars aloft and reigns supreme,
We cherish her and revere her name
The school we love of glorious fame.
Swiss Cottage! Swiss Cottage!
Blaze a path of glory!
Surging forward to greater heights of truth,
A beacon of light in our story,
A mould to guide and shape our youth.
Swiss Cottage! Swiss Cottage!
A sign of dedication,
Forging friendships with us all,
Our prayers, our praise and adoration,
Our pride, our joy, our school!
Sports and Games
Uniformed Groups
Performing Arts
Clubs and Societies