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CEDAR GIRLS' SECONDARY SCHOOL

1 CEDAR AVENUE

Singapore 349692

Introduction

Cedar Girls' Secondary School is an autonomous government school for girls with a rich history of academic and co-curricular excellence. The school offers both the O-Level track and an Integrated Programme. Its vision is to be a "Community of Leaders and Learners for God, Country and Community," guided by its motto, "Honesty, Perseverance, Courtesy."

The school is committed to nurturing young women of character, intellect, and leadership. Its rigorous curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a passion for learning. Through a wide range of programmes in leadership, service learning, and the arts, Cedar Girls' aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are resilient, compassionate, and prepared to lead and serve with integrity.

A Brief Historical Background

Cedar Girls' Secondary School was established in 1957. In 1996, the school was granted autonomous status.

School Overview

Main Level
Singapore School
School Type
Government School
School Nature
Girls' School
School Mode / Session
Single Session
Autonomous
Yes
DGP Code
TOA PAYOH

SAP, GEP and IP

Special Assistance Plan (SAP)

Not Available

Bilingual and bicultural programme focusing on strong English and Mother Tongue foundations.

Gifted Education Programme (GEP)

Not Available

Enrichment for high-ability learners with greater depth, breadth, and pace.

Integrated Programme (IP)

Available

Seamless multi-year pathway that bypasses the O-Levels for a broader curriculum.

Mother Tongue

Chinese
Malay
Tamil

Departments

English Mathematics Science Mother Tongue Humanities Craft & Technology Physical Education Character and Citizenship Education Student Management Infocomm & Technology

Subjects Offered

Additional Mathematics
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Arabic Language as MTL-in-lieu
Art
Art (IP)
Bahasa Indonesia
Bengali Language
Biology
Biotechnology
Burmese Language
Business Studies
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Chinese Language (Special Programme)
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Computing
Design & Technology
Design & Technology (IP)
Design Studies
Design and Technology
Drama
Economics
Electronics
English Language
Exercise & Sports Science
Food & Consumer Education
Food & Consumer Education
Food & Consumer Education (IP)
French Language
Geography
German Language
Gujarati Language
Higher Art
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Malay Language
Higher Music
Higher Tamil Language
Hindi Language
History
Humanities (Geography)
Humanities (History)
Humanities (Literature in English)
Humanities (SS, Geography)
Humanities (SS, History)
Humanities (SS, Literature in Chinese)
Humanities (SS, Literature in English)
Humanities (SS, Literature in Malay)
Humanities (SS, Literature in Tamil)
Japanese Language
Literature in Chinese
Literature in English
Literature in Malay
Literature in Tamil
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Malay Language (Special Programme) (Non-examinable)
Mathematics
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 2
Music
Nutrition and Food Science
Physical Education
Physics
Principles of Accounts
Punjabi Language
Regional Studies Programme
Science
Science (Chem, Bio)
Science (Phy, Bio)
Science (Phy, Chem)
Social Studies
Spanish Language
Tamil Language
Tamil Language Syllabus B
Thai Language
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

AUDIO VISUAL AID
(AUDIO VISUAL & PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE, DRAMA AND DEBATING
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(ENVIRONMENT CLUB)
INDIAN LANGUAGE, DRAMA AND DEBATING
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTING)
(INFOCOMM CLUB)
INTERNATIONAL AND GLOBAL STUDIES
(INTER CULTURAL CLUB)
MALAY LANGUAGE, DRAMA AND DEBATING

PHYSICAL SPORTS

BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
NETBALL
TABLE TENNIS
TRACK AND FIELD
VOLLEYBALL

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHOIR
CONCERT BAND
(SYMPHONIC BAND)
GUZHENG ENSEMBLE
HANDBELL ENSEMBLE
MODERN DANCE
SP-CCA (ETHNIC DANCE)

UNIFORMED GROUPS

GIRL GUIDES
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (LAND)
NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPS
RED CROSS YOUTH

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: Women of Character and Wisdom.

Mission: Bringing out the best in every Cedarian.

Values: ZEST - Zeal for Life and Learning, Empathy for Others, Synergy in Diversity, Togetherness as a Family, Community and Nation.

School Leadership

Principal
MADAM THONG MAY TENG
Vice Principal
MADAM TAN GEOK LAN
Vice Principal
MISS ONG SHU HUI

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

School Accomplishments

Autonomous School
Victoria-Cedar Alliance Integrated Programme
Centre for Social Innovation

Notable Alumni

Annette Lee Anthea Ong Jacelyn Tay Xiaohan Rachel Yang

School Location

1 CEDAR AVENUE , 349692 , Toa payoh South , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: WOODLEIGH MRT, POTONG PASIR MRT, MATTAR MRT

Bus To Get There: 8, 13, 61, 64, 65, 66, 90, 100, 107, 133, 135, 142, 147, 151, 154, 155, 853

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Nearby Points of Interest

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Travelling Distance by Taxi between MRT/LRT Station to the School

From Estimated Duration (Minutes) Approx. Distance (KM)
WOODLEIGH MRT STATION (NE11) 3.9 1.53
POTONG PASIR MRT STATION (NE10) 4.4 1.69
TAI SENG MRT STATION (CC11) 5.8 2.11
MATTAR MRT STATION (DT25) 5.9 2.16
BOON KENG MRT STATION (NE9) 6.3 2.50
SERANGOON MRT STATION (NE12 / CC13) 7.5 2.89
BARTLEY MRT STATION (CC12) 7.4 3.02
ALJUNIED MRT STATION (EW9) 7.7 3.32
BENDEMEER MRT STATION (DT23) 8.1 3.50
GEYLANG BAHRU MRT STATION (DT24) 8.0 3.55

Estimates shown for closest stations.

Nearest Libraries

Toa Payoh Public Library – 2.66 km Geylang East Public Library – 2.80 km Serangoon Public Library – 3.01 km Bishan Public Library – 3.75 km Central Public Library – 4.75 km Cheng San Public Library – 4.88 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 5.09 km Marine Parade Public Library – 5.41 km Bedok Public Library – 5.62 km library@orchard – 5.64 km Sengkang Public Library – 6.27 km library@chinatown – 6.51 km Punggol Regional Library – 6.94 km Queenstown Public Library – 7.23 km Tampines Regional Library – 7.63 km Pasir Ris Public Library – 8.89 km Yishun Public Library – 9.17 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

The Venue Residences and Shoppes – 0.53 km Sant Ritz – 0.69 km The Poiz Residences – 0.84 km Sennett Residence – 0.91 km Myra – 1.25 km Park Colonial – 1.31 km The Woodleigh Residences – 1.40 km 8 @ Woodleigh – 1.48 km Avon Park – 1.55 km Blossoms @ Woodleigh – 1.63 km

Neighborhood Guide

Key insights about the Toa Payoh neighborhood, in which the school is situated.

Community & Lifestyle

As one of Singapore's oldest and most iconic satellite towns, Toa Payoh exudes a nostalgic charm and has a strong, deeply-rooted community spirit. The area is home to many multi-generational families. The atmosphere is bustling and down-to-earth, embodying the classic Singaporean heartland.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Toa Payoh Town Park: A scenic park with a large pond and an iconic observation tower, once a popular spot for wedding photos. Dragon Playground: One of the few remaining full-sized mosaic dragon playgrounds in Singapore, a beloved heritage icon. Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery: A stunning national monument and one of the oldest monasteries in Singapore. HDB Hub: The headquarters of the Housing & Development Board.

Local Culture & Activities

Toa Payoh is a food haven, with numerous famous hawker centres like the Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Market & Food Centre. The town centre is a vibrant hub of shops and services. The area has a rich heritage trail that showcases its historical development.

Unique Characteristics

Toa Payoh's unique identity comes from its significant place in Singapore's history as the first town comprehensively planned and developed by the HDB. It famously hosted Queen Elizabeth II in 1972 at Block 53, now known as the "VIP Block". The town serves as a living testament to the nation's public housing success story.

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