Tanjong Katong Secondary School (TK) was established as a pioneer Technical School in 1956. Many people then regarded it as a Trade School for boys who were considered less academically inclined for a proper secondary education. Intensive campaigning had to be carried out to convince the public that the school could offer educational standards equal to other secondary schools in Singapore. Several major historical events subsequently took place.
1969
The school became co-educational, the new extensions were completed and Technical Pre-University classes were introduced.
1970
TK conducted classes from Technical Three to Pre-University Two.
1979
The Centralized Workshops, catering for Lower Secondary pupils and Basic Four pupils came under the main school administration. The teaching staff increased to 130 and the student population rose to almost 5000 of which 3000 were visiting students. The first batch of the 3-Year Pre-University Course pupils sat for the 'A' Level examination in 1981.
1993
The word "Technical" was deleted from the school's name following a change in education policy.
1995
The school started to function as a single session school. TKGS moved to their new building and TK took over their old site enabling the school to have enough classrooms to go single session.
1997
GCE '0" level results were the best in eight years. TK's mean subject grade per student improved to 2.82. The achievement served as a benchmark for the whole school community.
1998
TK moved to its new building at 130 Haig Road.
2000
Mayor Eugene Yap officially opened the new school building on April 22. The theme of the official opening was “I Believe I Can Fly”.The school began to offer Higher Malay and Higher Chinese in its main curriculum to its Secondary One Students.
2001
The school made a leap when it became one of the top 20 schools for value-addedness for the GCE 'O' level Examination 2000.
2002
The school maintained its position as top 20 schools for value-addedness for GCE 'O' level examination 2001. Inauguration of TK Parent Support Group. First Chairman: Mr Teh Thien Yew.
2003
Setting TK's direction's for the future - revised mission, vision and set values. TK scores triple success. 5th year running - won Sustained Achievement Award for Uniformed Groups. Once again won "Top 20 Valued-Added Status". First time won Sustained Achievement Award for Academic Value-Added - an award given to a school which attains value-addedness over 3 consecutive years. Received CHERISH Award (Bronze) (1st time).
2004
Achievements:
CHERISH Award (Bronze) (Apr)Sustained Achievement Awards for Uniformed Group (Sep)Sustained Achievement Awards for Physical Fitness (Sep)Singapore Quality Class (June)Autonomous Status (Jul) [2004-2007]School Distinction Award (Sep) [2005-2009]Best Practice Award (Teaching & Learning) (Sept) [2004– 2008]Outstanding Partners’ Award (Nov) [2004 – 2008]Green Audit Award-Palm Award
2005
TK accorded Autonomous School status from January 2005 in recognition of its well-rounded programmes, consistent good achievements in academic and other results and strong parental support and public recognition. In August, TK was officially recognised as the Centre of Excellence for Design Education in the East Zone.
Other achievements:Academic Value Added Award – GoldSustained Achievement Awards for Uniformed Group (Sep)Sustained Achievement Awards for Physical Fitness (Sep)CHERISH Award (Silver) (Apr) Thinking Culture Award-Best School (Zonal)
2006
TK celebrated its 50th Anniversary with the theme "Cherishing History, Redefining Excellence" on 2 December. The Guest of Honour was Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong.
Other achievements:Sustained Achievement Award for AestheticsDevelopment Award for Character DevelopmentBest Practice Award for Student All-Round DevelopmentGreen Audit Award-Orchid Award
2007
Achievements:
School Excellence Award (Oct) Re-certification of Singapore Quality Class (July)Academic Value Added Award Sustained Achievement Award for Aesthetics Sustained Achievement Award for Physical Fitness Sustained Achievement Award gor Uniformed GroupGreen Audit Award-Lotus Award
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