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TANJONG KATONG SECONDARY SCHOOL

130 HAIG ROAD

Singapore 438796

Introduction

Tanjong Katong Secondary School is an autonomous government school with a rich heritage, committed 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 motto, "Truth and Courage."

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

The school was established in 1956 as Tanjong Katong Secondary Technical School. It became co-educational in 1967 and was renamed Tanjong Katong 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
Yes
DGP Code
MARINE PARADE

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 Languages 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
Bengali Language
Biology
Burmese Language
Business Studies
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Chinese Language (Special Programme)
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Design & Technology
Design and Technology
Economics
Einstein 2+/Da Vinci 2+
Einstein 3+ / Da Vinci 3+
English Language
Exercise & Sports Science
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, Literature in Chinese)
Humanities (SS, Literature in English)
Humanities (SS, Literature in Malay)
Humanities (SS, Literature in Tamil)
Japanese Language
Literature in English
Literature in Malay
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Malay Language Syllabus B
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Punjabi Language
Science
Science (Chem, Bio)
Science (Phy, Bio)
Science (Phy, Chem)
Spanish Language
Tamil Language
Tamil Language Syllabus B
Thai Language
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

ART AND CRAFTS
AUDIO VISUAL AID
INTERNATIONAL CHESS
MALAY CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
SINGAPORE YOUTH FLYING CLUB

PHYSICAL SPORTS

BASKETBALL
FLOORBALL
FOOTBALL
NETBALL
SHOOTING
SP-CCA (CANOEING)
TRACK AND FIELD

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHOIR
ENGLISH DRAMA
MARCHING BAND
MODERN DANCE
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH CHINESE ORCHESTRA
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA

UNIFORMED GROUPS

GIRL GUIDES
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (LAND)
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (SEA)
NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPS
SCOUTS

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: A premier school of distinction in character and learning.

Mission: To nurture students to be persons of character and lifelong learners who are prepared for the future.

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

School Leadership

Principal
MADAM TAN YOK CHING RUBY
Vice Principal
MADAM NG SIEW CHIN
Vice Principal
MR ARUUMUGAM SAMIKKANNU

School Location

130 HAIG ROAD , 438796 , Marine parade East , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: PAYA LEBAR MRT, DAKOTA MRT

Bus To Get There: 10, 16, 31, 32, 33, 40, 76, 135, 197

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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)
DAKOTA MRT STATION (CC8) 2.4 1.17
TANJONG KATONG MRT STATION (TE25) 3.3 1.38
MARINE PARADE MRT STATION (TE26) 3.9 1.76
MOUNTBATTEN MRT STATION (CC7) 3.9 1.82
EUNOS MRT STATION (EW7) 5.2 2.14
PAYA LEBAR MRT STATION (EW8 / CC9) 4.9 2.18
MARINE TERRACE MRT STATION (TE27) 5.1 2.48
KATONG PARK MRT STATION (TE24) 5.8 2.49
ALJUNIED MRT STATION (EW9) 5.6 2.70
MACPHERSON MRT STATION (DT26 / CC10) 6.8 2.87

Estimates shown for closest stations.

Nearest Libraries

Marine Parade Public Library – 2.10 km Geylang East Public Library – 2.37 km Central Public Library – 4.70 km Bedok Public Library – 4.88 km Serangoon Public Library – 5.70 km library@chinatown – 5.92 km Toa Payoh Public Library – 6.07 km Cheng San Public Library – 6.54 km Bishan Public Library – 6.96 km library@orchard – 6.75 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 7.50 km Tampines Regional Library – 7.37 km Sengkang Public Library – 7.82 km Queenstown Public Library – 8.52 km Punggol Regional Library – 8.32 km Pasir Ris Public Library – 8.87 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

The Shore Residences – 0.22 km One Amber – 0.39 km The Esta – 0.56 km Amber Park – 0.73 km Coastline Residences – 0.90 km The Meyerise – 1.07 km Meyer Mansion – 1.24 km The Seafront on Meyer – 1.41 km The Belvedere – 1.58 km The Atria at Meyer – 1.75 km

Neighborhood Guide

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

Community & Lifestyle

A prime coastal residential area built entirely on reclaimed land, offering a scenic and relaxed environment. The community is a mix of affluent families and older residents, and the lifestyle is breezy and convenient, with easy access to both the city and the beach.

Landmarks & Notable Places

East Coast Park: Singapore's most popular park, stretching along the coastline and offering a vast array of recreational activities. Parkway Parade: A long-standing and major shopping mall that has served the East Coast for decades. The Marine Parade Public Library: Known for its sea views from the reading areas.

Local Culture & Activities

The local culture is deeply connected to the seaside. The area is famous for the Katong district nearby, which is the heart of Peranakan (Straits-Chinese) culture, offering renowned Peranakan cuisine and beautifully preserved shophouses.

Unique Characteristics

Marine Parade's most unique characteristic is its identity as a premier seaside HDB town. The high-rise flats were specifically designed to offer panoramic sea views, a feature that was revolutionary at the time of its construction and continues to define the area's appeal and high property values.

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