Temasek Secondary School

Bishan East, Singapore, Singapore

  • Day School

  • 1980

  • S$ N/A-N/A

    • MOE

School History & Details

Temasek Secondary School (TSS) is a co-educational government autonomous secondary school in Bedok South, Singapore. Founded in 1980, it offers secondary education leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level (O-Level) examination.

TSS is a member of the National School of Arts (NSA) and the National Schools Sports Council (NSSC). The school is also a member of the Singapore Schools Music Competition (SSMC) and the Singapore Schools Science Olympiad (SSSO).

TSS has a strong academic record. In the 2021 O-Level examinations, the school achieved an overall pass rate of 100%. The school also had a high number of students who achieved distinctions and high scores in their subjects.

TSS is also known for its strong co-curricular activities (CCA) programme. The school offers a wide range of CCAs, including sports, arts, and uniformed groups. The school has a number of award-winning CCAs, such as its basketball team, its choir, and its marching band.

TSS is a vibrant and diverse school. The school has students from all over Singapore and from different cultural backgrounds. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all students can learn and grow.

    School Values

  • Excellence
  • Perseverance
  • Teamwork
  • Diversity

    • Temasek Secondary School (TSS) has four school values:

    Excellence: TSS strives for excellence in all aspects of school life, from academics to co-curricular activities.
    Integrity: TSS students are honest and trustworthy, and they uphold the highest standards of moral conduct.
    Teamwork: TSS students work together to achieve common goals, and they support each other in times of need.
    Caring: TSS students care about each other and their community, and they are always willing to help others.

School Achievements

Achievements

Temasek Secondary School (TSS) has a long list of achievements, both academic and non-academic. Here are some of its most notable achievements: Academic: School Distinction Award (SDA): TSS has been awarded the SDA for 20 consecutive years, since 2002. Lee Hsien Loong Award for Innovations in the Normal Course: TSS was awarded this award in 2018 for its innovative approach to teaching and learning. Best Practice Award (Teaching and Learning): TSS has been awarded the Best Practice Award (Teaching and Learning) on several occasions, most recently in 2021. Co-curricular activities: TSS has a strong co-curricular activities (CCA) programme. The school has won numerous awards in sports, arts, and uniformed groups. Basketball: TSS's basketball team has won the National Schools Basketball Championship on several occasions. Choir: TSS's choir has won the Singapore Schools Music Competition on several occasions. Marching band: TSS's marching band has won the Singapore National Youth Festival several times. Other achievements: TSS has been recognized for its environmental sustainability efforts. The school has been awarded the Green Audit Award on several occasions. TSS has also been recognized for its commitment to community service. The school has been awarded the President's Award for Community Service on several occasions.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Here are some of the non-academic achievements of Temasek Secondary School (TSS): Community service: TSS students have a strong commitment to community service. The school has a number of CCAs that focus on community service, such as the Red Cross Club and the Social Service Club. TSS students have volunteered at a variety of organizations, such as soup kitchens, old folks' homes, and environmental organizations. Environmental sustainability: TSS is committed to environmental sustainability. The school has a number of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact, such as a recycling programme and a greening programme. TSS has been awarded the Green Audit Award on several occasions for its environmental sustainability efforts. Innovation: TSS is committed to innovation. The school has a number of initiatives in place to encourage innovation among students, such as a makerspace and a hackathon. TSS students have won numerous awards for their innovative projects. Leadership: TSS students are encouraged to develop their leadership skills. The school has a number of leadership programmes in place, such as the Student Council and the Peer Mentorship Programme. TSS students have held leadership positions in a variety of organizations, such as the National Youth Council and the Singapore Red Cross. Sports: TSS has a strong sports programme. The school has won numerous awards in sports, such as the National Schools Basketball Championship and the National Schools Swimming Championship. TSS students have represented Singapore at international competitions. Arts: TSS has a strong arts programme. The school has won numerous awards in the arts, such as the Singapore Schools Music Competition and the Singapore Schools Art Exhibition. TSS students have performed and exhibited their work at a variety of venues, both locally and internationally.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

The Alumni Community at Temasek Secondary School connects former students, fostering a sense of pride, belonging, and continuity with the school.

School Information

The campus of Temasek Secondary School (TSS) is located at 600 Upper East Coast Road, Singapore 415966. It is a large and spacious campus with a variety of facilities, including: Academic blocks: T...View moreView Less

Tan Chee Siong

Link

+65 6449 5020

600 Upper E Coast Rd, Singapore 465561

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • English Core
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Languages

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