Beyond these gates lies more than just a school. Cedar Girls’ Secondary School is an institution steeped in history and dedicated to shaping young women. Founded in 1957 with 507 pupils, Cedar Girls’ began amidst the uncertainties of the time. Education was seen as the key to a secure future.
Cedar Girls’ Secondary School has become known for excellence. This includes both academics and athletics. Today, Cedar Girls’ has about 1200 pupils. The school wants to nurture Cedarians into Women of Character and Wisdom. They should serve with Honesty, Perseverance, and Courtesy.
Cedar Girls’ provides an enriching school environment. Pupils build their character through experiences. Teachers believe that character development is important. Programmes support student outcomes. These include leaders of character and passionate learners.
The school has a values-education approach. They want to develop leaders of character. This includes a holistic citizenship programme. It cultivates values and attributes desired of Cedarians. School values are cultivated in the cognitive and emotional dimensions. Lessons allow values to be taught. Support structures allow values to be translated into actions.
Cedar Girls’ empowers pupils. It gives them ownership. Pupils are involved in school aspects. CCA leaders initiate Values in Action projects. Student leaders work with school management. They help organize school events. These experiences develop ethical young women. They are poised to scale greater heights.
Pupils learn skills through platforms. They develop social and emotional skills. They build bonds and learn teamwork. There is a leadership structure. This provides training and recognition.
Effective teaching helps pupils do well. Teachers promote learning. Pupils use technology through blended learning. They collaborate with peers.
Cedar Girls’ expects Cedarians to be disciplined. Citizenship education is multi-pronged. There is a support system to build resilience. Teachers hold dialogues with pupils. Besides discipline, the school emphasizes courtesy and honesty. These values support a culture of excellence. Cedarians try their best in all activities.
The school’s programmes bring out the best in every Cedarian. This has contributed to the success of Cedar Girls’ Secondary School.
The school badge has four colours. These are gold, grey, green, and blue. The school motto is at the bottom. They represent excellence and balance.
The school uniform includes a blue shirt and grey skirt. The school also partners with Victoria Junior College. Since 2012, they offer a six-year Integrated Programme. Students can proceed to Victoria for Years 5 and 6.
Cedar Girls’ Secondary School has many co-curricular activities. These include sports and performing arts. The school competes in track and field. The school’s table tennis team has seen success. The National Police Cadet Corps unit has attained Gold awards.
Many notable alumni have walked these halls. They include actress Annette Lee and lyricist Xiaohan.
Cedar Girls’ Secondary School has a rich history. Mrs. M. N. Oehlers was the first Principal. She gave the school its motto. Mrs. P. C. Tan oversaw the school’s growth. Mdm Tan Chen Choo oversaw the modernizing of the school. Ms Cheng Hwee Yeang saw the full implementation of the Integrated Programme.
Cedar Girls’ Secondary School is a place of learning and growth. It prepares young women for the future.