Principal's Message
2025 Principal's Message
Our Temasek Story
The crest of Temasek Secondary School (TMS), which greets every visitor entering through the main gate, carries distinct references to Singapore’s history and conveys aspirations for our students.
Navy blue: Alludes to Temasek, which means Seaport Town; also symbolises the vastness of knowledge which the school seeks to impart to all Temasekians
The workplace, society and world order of tomorrow will continue to be shaped by geopolitical forces, technological advancements and demographical shifts. Trends related to climate change will compel governments to make trade-offs in terms of decarbonizing the economy, preparing for rising sea levels and managing food supply disruptions. Issues in inequality, social mobility and identity politics threaten to fracture societies if citizens confine themselves to echo chambers and do not anchor themselves on values.
TMS seeks to develop our students to be joyful learners and exemplary leaders who will ride on the waves of tomorrow. We want Temasekians to embody GROWTH learning dispositions – Grow with others, Reflect for improvement, Overcome challenges, Work towards excellence, Take initiative and (having the) Heart for learning. To that end, we design our curriculum and co-curriculum with GROWTH in mind, including signature programmes in student leadership development (LEAD@TMS), cross-cultural awareness (C2A) and talent development (Temasek Ignis Programme), which equip Temasekians with not just knowledge but also competencies that will put them in good stead beyond secondary school.
Red: Stands for brotherhood and team spirit that we hope Temasekians will embody
Imparting knowledge and development of competencies cannot take place in silos, however. An environment that is steeped in values, supports the child’s holistic well-being, and enables him/her to flourish individually and as part of a positive community, is essential.
The environment of TMS is anchored on our values of T-EPIC (Teamwork, Excellence in Performance, Integrity and Care). Of these, Care pervades our school practices and communication with students and stakeholders. TMS’ motto “We care”, which resonates among our students, staff, parents and stakeholders, drives our efforts to enhance holistic student well-being, and is also exhibited by our School Advisory Committee, Parent Support Group and alumni, whose strong partnership we cherish.
Pair of lions in gold: Represents prosperity and progress that we wish for Singapore and the school
Visitors to TMS will notice that the entrance to our heritage gallery is flanked by a wall that proudly displays photos of some of our graduates and alumni. These individuals represent a fraction of generations of Temasekians who demonstrate our values of T-EPIC and who are making significant contributions in the community and nation.
As TMS celebrates our 45th anniversary in 2025, we welcome you to be part of the Temasek Story – a story filled with people who care – and live out the vivid colours of Navy Blue, Red and Gold.
We wish you a fruitful 2025!
Mr. Tan Shun Loong
Principal