The symmetry of the logo symbolises the balance of a holistic education for all. It features three orange shapes that resemble the bloom of petals. Collectively, they represent the school’s desire to nurture students who flourish as Competent Learners, Confident Leaders and Caring Innovators.
The three segments also suggest seeds beginning to burst open with energy and life, expressing optimism in growing people and nurturing aspirations. They reflect the belief that an open mind and a willingness to seek new experiences, ensures that students learn, thrive and make a difference. In this way the three seeds echo the key words of the school’s enduring motto of Pursuit, Knowledge, and Service.
A strong “Y” in the centre not only stands for Yio Chu Kang Secondary School, but also suggests a tree trunk with branches pointing skyward in open embrace of learning and service to others.
The circle that brings all the elements together forms a never ending ring to symbolise the collaborative synergy of staff, students and the community working together in a spirit of inclusivity.
The Story of the Original YCKSS School Logo
In the Beginning - The Shield Design (1965-1981)
The first school logo was introduced when the school was established in 1965 by the founding Principal, Mr Cyril Jensen. The badge was white and brown.
New Design for a New Beginning - The Circle Design (1982-2017)
A new design was introduced by Principal Mdm So Bie Leng to mark the transition of the school to its new premises in Ang Mo Kio. It celebrates the transformation story of a rural school to a large campus with contemporary and full facilities. It also reflects the core ideas of the school motto, which was not changed.
The Chong Boon School Logo - The Golden Tree Design (1994-2005)
Chong Boon Secondary School was established in 1994. The school crest, introduced by founding Principal Mrs Cecilia Lee, featured a golden flaming tree set in a brown background. It displays the values of Compassion, Benevolence and Steadfastness, which form an acronym that resembles the school's name, CBS.
The Chong Boon School Logo - The Scenic Tree Design (2006 – 2017)
In 2006, the school adopted the metaphor of "Chong Boon, Our Garden of Growth" and a new school emblem. Subsequently, the school's programmes lead to efforts in developing environmental education. In 2009, the school became the first to be conferred niche status in Environmental Education. Through its continued commitment and national achievements in this field, the school developed this niche into its distinctive Applied Learning Programme in Sustainable Technologies. The school logo reflects this deep inclination of the school in environmental causes.
Merged School - The Circle Design with Fresh Interpretation
In 2018, Chong Boon Secondary School and Yio Chu Kang Secondary School merged. The existing YCKSS logo was retained but given a new interpretation to incorporate elements of the CBSS logo.
A key part of the reinterpretation is the adoption of metaphors related to nature in the CBSS concept. In this way, the merged school draws reference to a feature of the CBSS identity, environmental education.