Yishun Town Secondary School

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School History

Yishun Town Secondary School (YTSS) was established in January 1986 with nine classes and 13 pioneer teachers. It shared premises with Yishun Secondary School before moving into the campus at Yishun Street 21 on 31 March 1988. The school was officially opened on 29 July 1988.

In 1997, YTSS underwent structural enhancements and the Bougainvillea Block was extended to allow for more classrooms. This paved the way for a smooth transition to single session in the following year.

Between 1999 and 2005, the school saw various changes, including architectural enhancements, to create a more conducive and vibrant teaching-learning environment. The new facilities included the Pondok Yidao, barbeque pits, eco-pond, Orchid study area, Fern Lounge and the water fountain.

From 2006 to December 2007, YTSS underwent PRIME upgrading. In 2009, YTSS was awarded the School Distinction Award and the Best Practice Award for Teaching and Learning. In the following year, YTSS gained autonomous status.

In 2016, YTSS celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Principals:
- Mr Lim Yam Meng (1986–1996)
- Mr Ooi Cheng Hock (1996–1999)
- Mr Tan Teck Hock (1999–2005)
- Mr Tan Yee Kan (2005–2010)
- Mrs Tan Chuen-Yin (2010–2014)
- Ms Sharon Yeo (2014–present)

Key Milestones


1986	Establishment of Yishun Town Secondary School.
1988	Relocation to 6 Yishun Street 21, and official opening.
1995	Attained Top 20 Value-Added Schools Award.
2008	Completion of PRIME upgrading.
2010	Accorded autonomous status and Lee Hsien Loong Award for Innovations in the Normal Course.
2011	Accorded Best Practice Award for Staff Development and Well-Being.
2016	Celebration of 30th anniversary. Reaffirmed autonomous status and accorded School Distinction Award.
2017	Accorded Lee Hsien Loong Award for Innovations in the Normal Course.

School Motto

We Will Excel!

School Crest

The school logo incorporates the letter ‘Y’, which stands for ‘Yishun’ and ‘youthfulness’. It signifies the students embracing life with zeal to face the new challenges of the millennium. In line with the school’s vision of a well-rounded education, the four arrows represent the development of the heart, body, mind and soul, while the circle symbolises the ultimate goal of a well-rounded student. The blue background represents a peaceful and harmonious school atmosphere. The colour yellow stands for the vibrancy of all of the school’s endeavours.

School Song

♫ Listen

Together in work and in play
In all our endeavours
Forward we shall go
With a zeal to learn
An eagerness to serve and a tenacity
Of purpose
Show our love and loyalty
To country and school
Let’s aspire to greater heights
In all that we do

Onward, onward we shall go
Yishun Town will excel