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QUEENSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL

1 STRATHMORE ROAD

Singapore 148800

Introduction

Queenstown Secondary School is a government school with a long and rich history, dedicated to nurturing students to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens. The school's vision is to be a vibrant community of learners and leaders, guided by its core values of integrity, responsibility, respect, resilience, and care.

The school provides a holistic education that balances academic rigour with character development. It offers an Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in design, technology, and engineering, which fosters creativity and problem-solving skills. Its Learning for Life Programme (LLP) focuses on character and leadership development through the arts, providing a platform for creative expression and personal growth.

A Brief Historical Background

Queenstown Secondary School was founded in 1956 as Queenstown Secondary Technical School, an all-boys technical school. It was renamed Queenstown Secondary School in 1993.

School Overview

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

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

ALP
Additional Mathematics
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Arabic Language as MTL-in-lieu
Art
Art - CMN
Bahasa Indonesia
Basic Chinese Language
Basic Malay Language
Basic Tamil Language
Bengali Language
Biology
Burmese Language
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Chinese Language (Special Programme)
Chinese Language (Special Programme) (Non-examinable)
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Computer Applications
Design & Technology
Design and Technology
Elements of Business Skills
English Language
Food & Consumer Education
French Language
Geography
German Language
Gujarati Language
Higher Art
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Music
Higher Tamil Language
Hindi Language
Humanities (Geography)
Humanities (History)
Humanities (Literature in English)
Humanities (SS, Geography)
Humanities (SS, History)
Humanities (SS, Humanities Exposure Modules)
Japanese Language
Literature in English
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Malay Language Syllabus B
Mathematics
Music
Nutrition and Food Science
Physics
Principles of Accounts
Punjabi Language
Science
Science (Phy, Bio)
Science (Phy, Chem)
Social Studies
TRYbe
Tamil Language
Tamil Language Syllabus B
Thai Language
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

PHYSICAL SPORTS

BASKETBALL
FOOTBALL
SP-CCA (ATHLETICS)
TABLE TENNIS
VOLLEYBALL
WUSHU

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHINESE DANCE
CHOIR
CONCERT BAND
ENGLISH DRAMA
MALAY DANCE

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

DESIGN AND INNOVATION
DIGITAL MEDIA
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTING)
STRATEGY GAMES

UNIFORMED GROUPS

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

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: Leaders for Tomorrow, Anchored in Values, Committed to Serve.

Mission: To nurture all Queenstownians to rise as future-oriented leaders, actively contributing to society.

Values: Resilience, Respect, Integrity, Care and Excellence.

School Leadership

Principal
MR SIM HOW CHONG
Vice Principal
MRS CHANG TECK HUI
Vice Principal
MR TAN TAI HUAT

School Distinctive Programmes

Applied Learning Programme (ALP)
Domain: Humanities
Title: Environmental Sustainability
Learning for Life Programme (LLP)
Domain: Community Youth Leadership
Title: Dare to Serve -- QUEST Leadership Development through Community Youth Leadership

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

School Accomplishments

Sustained Achievement Award in Sports
Best Practice Award for Outstanding Partnership with Parents

Notable Alumni

Lee Yock Suan Bahrin Abdullah Desmond Tan Zulkifli Bin Abdul Hir Pang Sua Cheng

School Location

1 STRATHMORE ROAD , 148800 , Queenstown South , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: REDHILL MRT, QUEENSTOWN MRT

Bus To Get There: 33, 51, 64, 111, 120, 139, 145, 186, 970

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

From Estimated Duration (Minutes) Approx. Distance (KM)
REDHILL MRT STATION (EW18) 2.4 0.88
QUEENSTOWN MRT STATION (EW19) 2.5 1.04
TIONG BAHRU MRT STATION (EW17) 4.6 2.09
COMMONWEALTH MRT STATION (EW20) 4.9 2.31
NAPIER MRT STATION (TE12) 6.2 2.90
GREAT WORLD MRT STATION (TE15) 7.3 3.30
LABRADOR PARK MRT STATION (CC27) 6.8 3.34
HAVELOCK MRT STATION (TE16) 7.7 3.53
BUONA VISTA MRT STATION (CC22 / EW21) 7.3 3.61
OUTRAM PARK MRT STATION (EW16 / NE3 / TE17) 7.6 3.66

Estimates shown for closest stations.

Nearest Libraries

Queenstown Public Library – 0.89 km library@harbourfront – 2.44 km library@chinatown – 3.32 km library@orchard – 3.49 km Central Public Library – 4.67 km Clementi Public Library – 4.88 km Toa Payoh Public Library – 6.43 km Bishan Public Library – 7.15 km Jurong Regional Library – 7.02 km Geylang East Public Library – 7.91 km Jurong West Public Library – 7.42 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 8.80 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

Stirling Residences – 0.15 km Queens Peak – 0.32 km Commonwealth Towers – 0.49 km Margaret Ville – 0.68 km The Metropolitan Condominium – 0.91 km Highline Residences – 1.08 km Artra – 1.25 km Echelon – 1.42 km Alex Residences – 1.59 km Principal Garden – 1.81 km

Neighborhood Guide

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

Community & Lifestyle

As Singapore's first-ever satellite town, Queenstown is a mature estate steeped in history, featuring a mix of old and new architecture. The community is diverse, comprising elderly residents who have witnessed its entire history, as well as younger generations and expatriates drawn by its city-fringe location and heritage charm.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Queenstown Public Library: Singapore's first-ever branch library, a conserved building with a distinctive bow-tie motif. The former Forfar House: The first high-rise HDB block. Dawson Estate: A newer area featuring award-winning "Housing-in-a-Park" concepts. Alexandra Hospital: A historic hospital with colonial-era architecture.

Local Culture & Activities

The neighborhood offers a mix of nostalgic, old-school eateries and new, trendy cafes. Alexandra Village Food Centre and ABC Brickworks Market are legendary spots for hawker fare. IKEA Alexandra and Anchorpoint Shopping Centre provide major retail options.

Unique Characteristics

Queenstown's unique identity is its rich pioneering heritage as the blueprint for Singapore's public housing. Many "firsts" are located here, and the area serves as a living museum of the nation's housing evolution, from simple, low-rise flats to modern, eco-friendly high-rise buildings.

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