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CHUNG CHENG HIGH SCHOOL (YISHUN)

11 YISHUN STREET 61

Singapore 768547

Introduction

Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) is a government-aided school that is part of the Chung Cheng family of schools, sharing a common heritage of promoting Chinese culture and values. The school's mission is to nurture students to be bilingual, responsible, and useful citizens. Its educational approach is guided by its core values of propriety, righteousness, integrity, and self-respect (????), and its motto, "Success through Endeavour" (????).

The school offers a holistic education designed to develop students' character and inspire a passion for learning. It features an Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in innovation and enterprise through design thinking, which fosters creativity and problem-solving skills. Its Learning for Life Programme (LLP) focuses on character and leadership development through the arts, providing students with a platform for creative expression and personal growth.

A Brief Historical Background

The school was established in January 1939 at Kim Yam Road.

School Overview

Main Level
Singapore School
School Type
Government-Aided School
School Nature
Co-ed School
School Mode / Session
Single Session
Autonomous
No
DGP Code
YISHUN

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)

Not Available

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

Mother Tongue

Chinese
Malay
Tamil

Departments

English Language & Literature Mathematics Science Humanities Craft & Technology Mother Tongue Physical Education

Subjects Offered

Additional Mathematics
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Arabic Language as MTL-in-lieu
Art
Bahasa Indonesia
Basic Chinese Language
Basic Malay Language
Basic Tamil Language
Bengali Language
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Chinese Language (Special Programme)
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Computer Applications
Computing
Design & Technology
Design and Technology
Elements of Business Skills
English Language
Food & Consumer Education
Food & Consumer Education
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, Humanities Exposure Modules)
Humanities (SS, Literature in English)
Japanese Language
Literature in English
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Mathematics
Music
Nutrition and Food Science
Physical Education
Physics
Principles of Accounts
Punjabi Language
Retail Operations
Science
Science (Chem, Bio)
Science (Phy, Bio)
Science (Phy, Chem)
Social Studies
Spanish Language
Tamil Language
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

AUDIO VISUAL AID
(MULTIMEDIA CLUB)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(TECHNOPRENEUR CLUB)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(GREEN CLUB)
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTING)
(INFOCOMM & ROBOTICS CLUB)
JOURNALISM
(JOURNALISM CLUB)

PHYSICAL SPORTS

BASKETBALL
FENCING
FOOTBALL
MODULAR CCA (SPORTS)
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
(ODAC)
VOLLEYBALL
WATER POLO
WUSHU

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHINESE DANCE
CHINESE DRAMA
CHINESE DRUMS
CHINESE ORCHESTRA
CHOIR
CONCERT BAND
(SYMPHONIC BAND)
GUZHENG ENSEMBLE
MODERN DANCE
(DANCE ENSEMBLE)
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA

UNIFORMED GROUPS

NATIONAL CADET CORPS (AIR)
NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPS
SCOUTS
ST JOHN BRIGADE

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: A school of choice that nurtures bilingual and bicultural students who are rooted in values and possess a global outlook.

Mission: To nurture students to be effectively bilingual, to appreciate the Chinese culture and to be future-ready.

Values: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care, Harmony

School Leadership

Principal
MR CHIA GUO HAO
Vice Principal
MR WOO LEE YEN
Vice Principal
MR CHEONG WING FOOK MELVIN

School Distinctive Programmes

Applied Learning Programme (ALP)
Domain: STEM - Health and Food Science
Title: Food Science and Technology
Learning for Life Programme (LLP)
Domain: Music & Performing Arts
Title: HeARTs for the Arts

School Location

11 YISHUN STREET 61 , 768547 , Yishun North , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: KHATIB MRT

Bus To Get There: Yishun Street 61 (opposite school) - 812; Yishun Ave 2 - 39, 85, 117, 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857, 858, 860, 965, 969

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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)
KHATIB MRT STATION (NS14) 2.4 0.88
YISHUN MRT STATION (NS13) 3.1 1.38
CANBERRA MRT STATION (NS12) 6.3 3.08
SEMBAWANG MRT STATION (NS11) 8.9 4.45
SPRINGLEAF MRT STATION (TE4) 11.5 5.39
YIO CHU KANG MRT STATION (NS15) 12.0 5.87
LENTOR MRT STATION (TE5) 13.0 6.04
ADMIRALTY MRT STATION (NS10) 12.0 6.11
MAYFLOWER MRT STATION (TE6) 14.5 7.09
ANG MO KIO MRT STATION (NS16) 14.6 7.35

Estimates shown for closest stations.

Nearest Libraries

Yishun Public Library – 1.95 km Sembawang Public Library – 4.18 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 5.65 km Woodlands Regional Library – 6.37 km Cheng San Public Library – 6.77 km Punggol Regional Library – 7.42 km Sengkang Public Library – 7.46 km Bishan Public Library – 8.26 km Toa Payoh Public Library – 9.32 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

The Estuary – 0.35 km Orchid Park Condominium – 0.52 km The Wisteria – 0.88 km North Park Residences – 1.15 km The Canopy – 1.42 km Lilydale – 1.60 km Nine Residences – 1.78 km Symphony Suites – 1.96 km The Watergardens at Canberra – 2.24 km One Canberra – 2.42 km

Neighborhood Guide

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

Community & Lifestyle

A large, established, and densely populated residential town with a diverse demographic ranging from young families to retirees. Known for its affordability, it has a quintessential heartland vibe with a strong community spirit, though it has also developed a unique and often humorous reputation in popular culture.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Yishun Park: A key green space with a variety of flora and fauna. Lower Seletar Reservoir Park: A popular spot for water sports and tranquil walks. Northpoint City: A massive integrated development with a shopping mall, community club, and transport hub. Yishun Pond Park: Features a prominent water promenade and a variety of bird species.

Local Culture & Activities

Residents enjoy a wide array of local and affordable food at numerous hawker centres and coffee shops. Northpoint City offers extensive retail and dining options. Community life is centered around the Yishun Integrated Transport Hub and Yishun Town Square, which hosts frequent events.

Unique Characteristics

Yishun has cultivated a distinct local identity, partly due to the "Yishun stereotype" in local media, which residents have often embraced with a sense of humor. It's a town that balances its heartland charm with modern, large-scale amenities.

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