Upper Serangoon Secondary School
Explore the history of Upper Serangoon Secondary School.
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School History
Upper Serangoon Secondary School was originally known as Upper Serangoon Technical School. Located at 279 Upper Serangoon Road, the school was officially opened on 17 June 1966 to offer technical education, with English and Chinese as the language of instruction. In 1994, the school was renamed as Upper Serangoon Secondary School.
In September 1999, the school was awarded “The Most Improved School in the Thinking Culture Award, North Zone”. The school also participated in the MOE’s pilot scheme in installing the FM system to enhance learning during lessons for these students.
In January 2004, Upper Serangoon Secondary School merged with First Toa Payoh Secondary School.
Last Serving Principal:
- Mr Ng Chee Keong (1998 -2003)
Key Milestones
key milestones
1965 | Official opening of Upper Serangoon Technical School. |
1994 | Renamed as Upper Serangoon Secondary School. |
1997 | Absorbed students from Upper Aljunied Secondary School. |
2001 | Emerged as national champions in the Tamil Language Debate for secondary schools. |
2004 | Merger with First Toa Payoh Secondary School. |
School Motto
Towards Total Achievement
School Crest

The torch symbolises the continual process of learning and the acquisition of knowledge.
The wheel and the book represent the quest for an all-rounded education.
School Song
School song unavailable
This torch of learning, this store of skill
With sweetness and light will the city fill
From strength to strength we will always grow
Knowledge and skill will make us glow
Chorus
Upper Serangoon, Upper Serangoon,
We always strive and never yield
In classroom, hall or on the field
Respect for all, malice to none
In school and out, we all are one
We will jump and fight and race and run
But all in friendship and in fun
We will gladly try with all our heart
Always to play the proper part
True and loyal we will always be
To noble ideas of the free
We will always stand with heads up high
Reaching, reaching for the sky