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Government-Aided School

CHUNG CHENG HIGH SCHOOL (YISHUN)

11 YISHUN STREET 61 , Yishun North, Singapore

Introduction

Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) is a government-aided school that is part of the Chung Cheng family of schools, sharing a common heritage of promoting Chinese culture and values. The school's mission is to nurture students to be bilingual, responsible, and useful citizens. Its educational approach is guided by its core values of propriety, righteousness, integrity, and self-respect (????), and its motto, "Success through Endeavour" (????).

The school offers a holistic education designed to develop students' character and inspire a passion for learning. It features an Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in innovation and enterprise through design thinking, which fosters creativity and problem-solving skills. Its Learning for Life Programme (LLP) focuses on character and leadership development through the arts, providing students with a platform for creative expression and personal growth.

A Brief Historical Background

The school was established in January 1939 at Kim Yam Road.

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: A school of choice that nurtures bilingual and bicultural students who are rooted in values and possess a global outlook.

Mission: To nurture students to be effectively bilingual, to appreciate the Chinese culture and to be future-ready.

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

School Overview

Main Level

Singapore School

School Type

Government-Aided School

School Nature

Co-ed School

School Mode

Single Session

Autonomous

No

Special Assistance Plan

No

Gifted Education Programme

No

Integrated Programme

No

Mother Tongue

Chinese

Malay

Tamil

Departments

  • English Language & Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities
  • Craft & Technology
  • Mother Tongue
  • Physical Education

MOE Programme

ALP (Applied Learning Programme)

STEM - Health and Food Science

ALP Title

Food Science and Technology

LLP (Learning for Life Programme)

Music & Performing Arts

LLP Title

HeARTs for the Arts

School Leadership

Principal and Vice Principals

Principal

MR CHIA GUO HAO

Vice Principal

MR WOO LEE YEN

Vice Principal

MR CHEONG WING FOOK MELVIN

School Location

11 YISHUN STREET 61 , 768547, Yishun North, Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: KHATIB MRT

Bus To Get There: Yishun street 61 (opposite school) - 812; yishun ave 2 - 39, 85, 117, 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857, 858, 860, 965, 969

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Travelling Distance by Taxi between MRT/LRT Station to the School

From Estimated Duration (Minutes) Approx. Distance (KM)
KHATIB MRT STATION (NS14) 2.4 0.88
YISHUN MRT STATION (NS13) 3.1 1.38
CANBERRA MRT STATION (NS12) 6.3 3.08
SEMBAWANG MRT STATION (NS11) 8.9 4.45
SPRINGLEAF MRT STATION (TE4) 11.5 5.39
YIO CHU KANG MRT STATION (NS15) 12.0 5.87
LENTOR MRT STATION (TE5) 13.0 6.04
ADMIRALTY MRT STATION (NS10) 12.0 6.11
MAYFLOWER MRT STATION (TE6) 14.5 7.09
ANG MO KIO MRT STATION (NS16) 14.6 7.35

Travel times and distances are estimates based on typical taxi routes and may vary depending on traffic conditions. Showing 10 closest stations.

Nearest Libraries

Yishun Public Library – 1.95 km
Sembawang Public Library – 4.18 km
Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 5.65 km
Woodlands Regional Library – 6.37 km
Cheng San Public Library – 6.77 km
Punggol Regional Library – 7.42 km
Sengkang Public Library – 7.46 km
Bishan Public Library – 8.26 km
Toa Payoh Public Library – 9.32 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

The Estuary – 0.35 km
Orchid Park Condominium – 0.52 km
The Wisteria – 0.88 km
North Park Residences – 1.15 km
The Canopy – 1.42 km
Lilydale – 1.60 km
Nine Residences – 1.78 km
Symphony Suites – 1.96 km
The Watergardens at Canberra – 2.24 km
One Canberra – 2.42 km

Neighborhood Guide

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

Community & Lifestyle

A large, established, and densely populated residential town with a diverse demographic ranging from young families to retirees. Known for its affordability, it has a quintessential heartland vibe with a strong community spirit, though it has also developed a unique and often humorous reputation in popular culture.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Yishun Park: A key green space with a variety of flora and fauna. Lower Seletar Reservoir Park: A popular spot for water sports and tranquil walks. Northpoint City: A massive integrated development with a shopping mall, community club, and transport hub. Yishun Pond Park: Features a prominent water promenade and a variety of bird species.

Local Culture & Activities

Residents enjoy a wide array of local and affordable food at numerous hawker centres and coffee shops. Northpoint City offers extensive retail and dining options. Community life is centered around the Yishun Integrated Transport Hub and Yishun Town Square, which hosts frequent events.

Unique Characteristics

Yishun has cultivated a distinct local identity, partly due to the "Yishun stereotype" in local media, which residents have often embraced with a sense of humor. It's a town that balances its heartland charm with modern, large-scale amenities.

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