YCKSS Heritage
2 January 2025
Topics
Media Club Productions
Other/Special Events
Speech & Prize Giving Day
An overview of Yio Chu Kang Secondary School's history, values, and principals since its founding in 1965
Heritage wall display banner detailing the founding history, school logo, motto, and early timeline milestones of Yio Chu Kang Secondary School.
Brief description of YCKSS Heritage
This short informational video outlines the rich history, identity, and leadership legacy of Yio Chu Kang Secondary School since its founding in 1965 [00:01 (opens in new tab)]. It highlights key elements of the school's heritage, including the origin of its name, the symbolism behind the school logo, the meaning of its school motto ("Pursuit of Knowledge, Service to All"), and the official school song [00:10 (opens in new tab), 00:20 (opens in new tab)].
The video concludes with a visual timeline honoring the successive principals who have guided the school from its inception to the present day [00:26 (opens in new tab), 00:30 (opens in new tab)].
Principals of YCKSS
Here is the complete list of principals featured in the video and their tenures:
Mr. Cyril Jansen: 1965 to 1966 [00:30 (opens in new tab)]
Mr. Lim Chi Chee: 1966 to 1967 [00:33 (opens in new tab)]
Mr. Lai Wen Hwa: 1967 to 1976 [00:35 (opens in new tab)]
Mdm. So Bie Leng: 1976 to 1988 [00:38 (opens in new tab)]
Mr. Tan Ah Kiang: 1988 to 1996 [00:40 (opens in new tab)]
Miss Koh Sauk Keow: 1996 to 2001 [00:43 (opens in new tab)]
Mr. Saminathan Gopal: 2001 to 2013 [00:46 (opens in new tab)]
Mdm. Janice Heng: 2014 to 2017 [00:48 (opens in new tab)]
Mrs. Carol Lim: 2018 to 2023 [00:51 (opens in new tab)]
Mrs. Betty Chow: 2024 to present [00:53 (opens in new tab)]