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Kheng Cheng School

Our KCS Story

Discover the vision, values, and motto that shape Kheng Cheng School's mission to nurture compassionate leaders and engaged citizens.

Last updated 23 July 2026

Our Story

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Our Vision

A Community of Compassionate Leaders and Innovators

Our Mission

To Nurture a Culture of Learning and Empower Every Child to Lead and Impact the Community.

Our Values

Cartoon girl in school uniform holding a red heart, beside a large Chinese character and text reading kindness in heart.

KINDNESS in HEART

  • We are gracious in our actions.

  • We show care and concern for others.

  • We love our community and environment.

COURAGE to STAND

  • We do the right thing.

  • We dare to try.

  • We finish the race strong.

SINCERITY of MIGHT

  • We speak the truth.

  • We show consideration to others.

  • We learn from our mistakes.

Cartoon boy dribbling a basketball beside large Chinese characters and the text Diligence of Hand.

DILIGENCE of HAND

  • We seek to learn.

  • We plan and act on what we set out to do.

  • We work hard and excel in what we do.

Motto

Blue and gold shield crest reading "Kheng Cheng" with Chinese characters and ribbon banner "Uplift and Uphold".

Uplift and Uphold—these words embody the heart of Kheng Cheng School’s mission and heritage. Inspired by our founder’s vision of "uplifting the youths", our name itself reflects our commitment to nurturing every student’s potential. We believe that education is not just about acquiring knowledge but about empowering students to rise above challenges, embrace learning with confidence, and strive for excellence in all they do.

To uplift is to grow, inspire, and support others, while to uphold is to honor the virtues of kindness, sincerity, courage, and diligence in all that we do. Through this, we nurture compassionate leaders and innovators who make a meaningful impact on their community and beyond.

Our KCS Desired Student Outcomes

Confident Person

  • Distinguish right from wrong

  • Think for and express themselves confidently

  • Make responsible decisions and take ownership of their actions

  • Maintain a positive outlook and approach setbacks with resilience

Adaptable Learner

  • Know their strengths and areas for growth

  • Have a lively curiosity about their surroundings

  • Take pride in their work

  • Pursue personal growth driven by a passion for learning

Respectful Contributor

  • Cooperate, share and care for others

  • Communicate empathetically and collaborate effectively to achieve shared goals

  • Think creatively and critically to create constructive solutions

  • Be proactive and strive for excellence

Engaged Citizen

  • Have healthy habits and an awareness of the arts

  • Know and love Singapore

  • Embrace diversity and promote inclusivity

  • Be civic-minded and care for the environment

Our Mascot

KCS mascot Carey, a cartoon astronaut on a rocket holding a cat and pencil, with labeled values explained.