Gan Eng Seng School

Singapore

1 Henderson RoadSingapore 159561Tel 64745594 – Fax 64732479

FOUNDER

Portrait of the school founder and philanthropist, Gan Eng Seng (1844—1899)

In 1888, GESS became an aided school which meant government recognition as an education institution.

The school became co-educational in 1986.

Our school

1985

In December 2000, GESS moved to its new site

at No. 1 Henderson Road,

its eight home, where it stands to the present day.

School Crest

The School Crest has a Red Dragon on the left and a Chinese Junk on the right.

Our school colours are Red and Green. The Red stands for courage and the everlasting

fire of leadership while the Green stands for peace, success and progress.

The Dragon symbolizes good luck, courage and fortitude.

The Chinese Junk sailing in the rough sea symbolizes seeking and making progress.

School

Creed

This is our school

Let peace dwell here

Let there be contentment

Let love abide here

Love of one another

Love of mankind

Love of life itself

And love of God

Let us remember

That as many hands build a house

So many hearts make a school

Core Values

Discipline Exercise self-control and appropriate behavior at all times.

Respect Honour all school staff and respect other people's feelings, rights, properties and differing opinions.

Compassion Demonstrate kindness, care and understanding to those who are less fortunate than us.

U n i f o r m For boys: White short-

sleeve shirt with white short for the juniors and long pants for the seniors

For girls: White short-sleeve blouse with light green dress

Formal assembly: Additional wearing of a maroon school-tie embroidered with the school emblem

C u r r i c u l u m English and Literature Mathematics Science Humanities Technology Mother Tongue (Chinese, Malay,

Tamil) Physical Exercise and Aesthetics Student Development Student Leadership Student Management

Our d e p a r t m e n t s

Home Economics Dept Teachers: Ms Regina Lim & Ms Amy Ng

Program: Nutrition and Health Meal Planning & Meal Analysis Food Choices Food Science

Mission of the Home Economics DepartmentTo provide all GESSians with basic homemaking skills so that they and their future families can lead a healthy and quality lifestyle.

Co-Curricular activities

As part of its co-curricular activities for students, GESS has six

uniformed groups, five sport teams and ten special interest groups in its

offerings to date.

S p o r t

Table Tennis Team

BASKETBALL

SOCCER

Dragon Scouts(est since 1922)

A movement that covers all ages!

Uninformed group

GESS was highlighted in MOE's press release for having students with outstanding results at the 2007 GCE O-Level Examination.

Students who excel in school exams

4th September 2009

Presentation of Advanced Elective Module (AEM) ‘Essentials of Marketing’ certificates to participants