Chong Boon Secondary School

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School History

In 1993, Chong Boon Secondary School (CBSS) accepted its first batch of students, operating at Anderson Secondary School’s former building at 2 Ang Mo Kio Street 44. The school was established in 1994 and officially opened on 20 April 1996. The school’s chinese name, 崇文中学, means a school that highly values education. It reflects the school’s love of knowledge and passion for learning.

Over the next 24 years, the school blossomed under the nurturing leadership of four principals and evolved into a ‘Garden of Growth’.

In 2000, the school embraced the vision, ‘A Thinking and Gracious Citizen’. In the same year, the school underwent PRIME upgrading. In 2004, the new school building was officially opened, in time for its 10th anniversary celebration.

In 2005, CBSS became the first school to establish a satellite partnership with Pathlight School, in a move to build an inclusive society. The partnership provides purposeful integration and sustained opportunities for students with different needs to interact with one another.

In 2006, the school adopted the enduring metaphor of ‘Chong Boon, Our Garden of Growth’ and a new school crest. The metaphor reflects the school’s efforts and initiatives in environmental education. In 2009, CBSS was the first school to be awarded niche status in environmental education for its exemplary green efforts. By 2015, the school had strengthened its niche and launched its Applied Learning Programme in sustainable technologies. The programme aimed to nurture students to become creative and critical thinkers through the learning of sustainable technologies.

In 2015, the school was accorded the Learning for Life Programme (LLP) in community and youth leadership. The LLP aimed to grow socially responsible, inclusive and active citizens who value and respect differences in people, and serve with humility and care. The LLP also advocated for environmentally sustainable living habits.

A former government-aided and co-educational secondary school, CBSS was merged with Yio Chu Kang Secondary School in 2018, adopting the latter’s name. However, the merged school retained CBSS’s Chinese name to reflect the amalgamation of the strengths and heritage of both schools.

Principals:
- Mrs Cecilia Lee (1993–1998)
- Mdm Sun Huey Min (1999–2003)
- Mrs Sarapathy Menon (2004–2010)
- Mr Yeo Kuerk Heng (2011–2017)

Related School: Yio Chu Kang Secondary School

Key Milestones


1994	Establishment of Chong Boon Secondary School, with 13 classes of 483 Secondary One students and 23 staff members.
1996	Official opening of Chong Boon Secondary School on 20 April.
2000	Launch of school vision, ‘A Thinking and Gracious Citizen’.
2004	Completion of PRIME upgrading and official opening of the new school building; celebration of 10th anniversary.
2005	Launch of satellite partnership with Pathlight School.
2006	Redesign of school uniform and school crest, and adoption of metaphor ‘Chong Boon, Our Garden of Growth’.
2009	Accorded niche status in environmental education.
2014	Celebration of 20th anniversary on 10 April, with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as Guest-of-Honour.
2017	Ceremonial move to Yio Chu Kang Secondary School on 27 October.
2018	Merger with Yio Chu Kang Secondary School to become the present Yio Chu Kang Secondary School.

School Motto

Competence, Benevolence, Steadfastness

School Crest

The roots branching out in five directions symbolise the school’s five core values: perseverance, respect, integrity, dedication to the school and nation, and excellence. The roots are the foundation of the tree; without them, the tree will not survive. Just like the roots, the core values are the school’s firm beliefs that are deeply rooted. With these values, the school will grow and flourish.

The circular shape symbolises a holistic education in which students are educated to be gracious all-rounders. The flow design of the horizon reflects the ease that students feel in embracing a holistic education.

The tree reaching towards the sky symbolises the students developing social and emotional competencies, and maximising their potential in whatever they do.

The birds flying in the sky represent the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of the school. They signify the students going beyond the school and curriculum to venture into uncharted territories in their pursuit of lifelong learning. With moral courage, confidence and resilience, they will fly the extra mile to serve the nation.

School Song

♫ Listen

Cry out, near and far, for our banner reigns on high;
A symbol of our hopes and dreams,
Our fears left far behind.
To follow, to lead, to give of everything;
Courageous, living out our motto each day.
Competence, Benevolence and Steadfastness proclaim.
Every eye fixed on tomorrow,
And you, our school Chong Boon.
To nation and flag,
True allegiance shall we pledge.
Our strong desire, our purpose shall be,
From each youth a champion make.