Telok Kurau Secondary School (TKSS) was a co-educational secondary school in Bedok, Singapore.
| Telok Kurau Secondary School 德乐中学 Sekolah Menengah Telok Kurau | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
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Telok Kurau | |
| Information | |
| Type | Government |
| Motto | Knowledge For Progress |
| Established | 1965 |
| Closed | 2010 |
| Session | Single |
| School code | 3305 |
| Enrolment | 800 |
| Colour(s) | Red |
| Affiliations | Telok Kurau Primary School |
History edit
The school was established in 1965, and was small by Singapore standards, with a student population of 800 and permanent teaching staff of around 45.
Closure edit
At the end of 2010, Telok Kurau Secondary School was closed down and all students were transferred to Broadrick Secondary School.[1]
Academic Programme edit
The school offered a four-year express programme leading to GCE 'O' Level, and an academic programme for the students who follow the Normal Academic and Normal Technical path. All Express students in Telok Kurau were offered pure physics, chemistry, and biology besides additional maths.
Campus edit
The school campus stood on Chin Cheng Avenue along Still Road, not far away from Eunos MRT station.
Notable alumni edit
- Hawazi Daipi : Former Member of Parliament
- Muhamad Faisal Manap: Member of Parliament of Aljunied GRC
- Woon Tai Ho: Founder of Channel News Asia
- Marvin Lim Chun Kiat: Singapore ranked No.1 snooker player
References edit
- ^ "Merger of existing schools 2011". School Information Service, Ministry of Education.