Swiss Cottage Secondary School

Bishan East, Singapore, Singapore

  • Day School

  • 1963

  • S$ N/A-N/A

    • MOE

School History & Details

The Swiss Cottage Secondary School (SCSS) was established in 1963 and  Bukit Batok, Singapore is a co-educational government secondary school, leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level or Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examinations this school offers secondary education.

With about 200 pupils the SCSS started in 1962 at Raffles Institution at Bras Basah Road along Dunearn Road the school building was still under construction. In July 1963, into new school premises at Swiss Cottage Estate (along Dunearn Road), the students and staff, which in November 1963 officially opened, in two mediums, namely English and Malay with an enrolment of about 870 pupils. In 1966, the SCSS was described as one of the foremost integrated schools in Singapore by the Minister for Law and National Development Edmund W. Barker.

In 1991, from Dunearn Road the SCSS relocated to its current Bukit Batok campus. In 1997, among all secondary schools in Singapore, the SCSS was ranked 19.

    School Values

  • Honour
  • Humility
  • Self–worth
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Self-discipline
School Achievements

Achievements

In academics, sports, and CCAs the Swiss Cottage Secondary School has achieved various accomplishments. The school has received accolades in recent years such as the Best Uniformed Group Award and the Best Performance in Drama Award at national competitions.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

The Swiss Cottage Secondary School places equal emphasis on non-academic achievements. Through a plethora of clubs, sports, arts, and community service activities, students cultivate leadership skills, teamwork, and personal growth. These experiences foster well-rounded individuals who excel not only academically but also as responsible and engaged citizens etc.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

To facilitate the maintenance of ties between the alumni and Swiss Cottage Secondary School the Swiss Cottage Alumni is formed. In a wide variety of activities, the Swiss Cottage Secondary School Alumni members will participate in promoting and building support for the school's alma mater. These activities for the school include social events, talks, and scholarship funding. To remain a part of Swiss Cottage Secondary School is what the Swiss Cottage Secondary School Alumni help you with no matter how long you’ve been away or how far you’ve traveled. By promoting loyalty, friendship, and commitment the Swiss Cottage Secondary School Alumni will strengthen the school and its alumni. The Swiss Cottage Secondary School's notable alumni include Ms. Kalyani K. Mehta, a prominent lawyer and social activist, and Mr. Willy Tan, a renowned artist and designer, etc.

School Information

The Swiss Cottage Secondary School boasts modern and extensive facilities. From well-equipped classrooms to state-of-the-art laboratories, sports fields, and creative spaces, the school offers an envi...View moreView Less

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Mdm Cheng Mun Yi Mandy.

TAN ANNIE (MS) & TAN HAN CHONG TIMOTHY (MR) [YEAR HEADS].

Link

+65 6563 7173

3 Bukit Batok Street 34, Singapore 659322

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