Crest DUYONG

PASIR PANJANG SECONDARY SCHOOL

A little history left behind


Pasir Panjang Secondary School was situated at 45, Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118505. It was established in 1955, however its history ended in the year 1996. It stopped taking in students since 1995. At the end of the year 1996, the school was officially closed and the rest of the students had to finish their secondary education in Hua Yi Secondary School. Nevertheless the feeling for PPSS didn't fade away as time goes by because this was where most of my favourite memories happened and forever will endure.


Our School Crest
Our School Motto
Our School Anthem

Our School Crest

Our School crest has four sections, each depicting a message. The sections include an open book, a lion over a castle, three fishes in mid air and our school motto.

Open Book The open book reminds us of knowledge which our students
seek within the wall of PPSS.
Lion over castle The  lion over the castle brings home the message of our country,
the Lion City. This is the reminder of the strength and courage of
the nation of which we are a part.

Three Duyongs

 The three fishes are really Duyongs. These Duyongs once teemed the stretch of water off Pasir Panjang. They are small but they are known to be able to ride the fiercest storms. What they lack in size, they make up in courage and determination; a fitting symbol of industry for our students. The closing lines of our school song reads:

"......And as the Duyong rides up storm, so shall we face the future with zest and steadfast enterprise."

 

Per Studia Virtus

Our school Motto, PER STUDIO VIRTUES, is in Latin.
PER means through.
STUDIO means diligent zeal.
VIRTUES means strength of character.

Thus our aspiration should be to do well in this school and to succeed in the future developing STRENGTH OF CHARACTER and the application of DILIGENT ZEAL.

PPSS Anthem

Treasured memories of the past
Makes us glow with pride
As we sing this anthem
Ours hearts and mind rejoice
Splendid feats recall to mind
Our motto dear
Virtue through endeavor
We've been taught to persevere
Flag and country both we salute and serve
We are proud of our rich heritage
We shall march through life ever resolute
Seeking fame as a worthy prize
We shall strive to do our best
Notwithstanding oddsAs the duyong rides up storm, so shall we face
The future with zest and steadfast enterprise

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