SINGAPORE / SCHOOL DIRECTORY

TANJONG KATONG SECONDARY SCHOOL

Address

130 HAIG ROAD S(438796)

Telephone

63443471

Fax

64409624

Website

http://www.tanjongkatongsec.moe.edu.sg

School type

GOVERNMENT SCHOOL/AUTONOMOUS/CO-ED SCHOOL/SINGLE SESSION

Mother tongue languages

CHINESE/MALAY/*TAMIL *Students taking Tamil Language will attend lessons at the nearest Tamil Language Centre.

Bus routes

10, 16, 31, 32, 33, 40, 76, 135, 197

MRT

PAYA LEBAR MRT, DAKOTA MRT

Vision

Excellence Abounds, Aspirations Nurtured

Mission

Your Potential, Our Purpose - To nurture our students to their fullest potential, developing in them sound values, life-long learning and leadership skills, in an innovative and dynamic environment.

Philosophy

Since 1956, the TKSS motto 'Diligentia, Ingenium, Dexteritas' has inspired generations of TK-sians in pioneering new pathways and actively shaping the community they live and work in. At TK, students are our pride. TKsians love their school. From the moment they join TK, each student is immersed in the distinctive TK experience - an enriched, rigorous and balanced curriculum that makes a discernible difference in nurturing young people who believe in their ability to succeed, and are guided by sound values to positively contribute towards the well-being of others. Learning experiences at TK nurture intellectual depth and thinking, flexibility, and the ability to deal with complexity in problem-solving. Students acquire skills for self-directed learning and develop a sense of wonder and curiosity, even as they form a strong social conscience and make a commitment to serve others. Teachers at TK take pride in our caring culture and strong record of providing an all-rounded education that enables our students to realise their full potential. Well-known for excellence in academic achievement, CCAs, as well as character development of young people, TKSS adopts a holistic approach to help our students discover and become their best selves.

Sdp

Signature programmes: Da Vinci Programme which develops 21st century communication, collaboration and information skills, while sharpening critical and inventive thinking via applied learning opportunities; Principal's Honours List Programme; TK Current Affairs which builds general knowledge and discernment; SKILLS Programme which develops in students skills for self-directed learning, and critical and inventive thinking; TK Student Leadership programme; Outdoor Education at TK that stretches students mentally, physically and emotionally while instilling firm belief and confidence in their own ability to succeed; Overseas twinning programmes with schools, that broaden students' global outlook and increase cultural quotient. Programmes to deepen disciplinary understanding include the Mathematics and Chemistry Olympiads, the Australian Mathematics Competition and the EMAS Programme. Students also participate in Debating Competitions and the CB Paul Science Quiz. TKSS is renowned for its vibrancy and excellent CCAs in sports, the performing arts and uniformed groups. TeamTK's sportsmen and sportswomen have excelled in various sports such as Netball, Floorball and Football. The Uniformed Groups have a proven track record and have continuously excelled in national competitions. TKSS is the East Zone Centre of Excellence (COE) for Character and Citizenship Education as well as Design Education. As a COE, TK leads in the teaching and learning and supports collaboration in these areas for East Zone schools.

Subjects

ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS, ART 'O' LEVEL, BIOLOGY, COMBINED HUMANITIES (S,G), COMBINED HUMANITIES (S,H), CHEMISTRY, CHINESE, DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY, ENGLISH LANGUAGE, EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE, FOOD AND CONSUMER EDUCATION, GEOGRAPHY, HIGHER CHINESE, HISTORY, HIGHER MALAY, LITERATURE(E), MATHEMATICS, MALAY, PHYSICS, SCIENCE (PHY, CHEM)