About Sri Desa International Secondary School

Reimagining Education

At Sri Desa, we reimagine education by enabling every student to articulate a realistic vision for themselves. We seek to create a seamless pathway for lifelong learning by encouraging each unique learner to reach their full potential. To reimagine learning, we aim to reflect on what we know about learning, our students, the evolving role of technology, and the complexities of an uncertain future. Reimagining Education outlines a vision to empower our students with the skills, attributes, and knowledge to thrive in today’s complex world.

Board of Governors

Dato’ Robinson Pan, Chairman
MBA, University of Strathclyde, UK
BA (Econs), University of Malaya
Certificate in Training & Development (CITD), UK

A former Managing Director of a publicly listed company, Dato’ Pan sits on the Board of Directors of several companies, with a particular interest in education and investment holdings. Outside his professional commitments, he is actively involved in youth development and charitable work.

Janice Saw
MA (Applied Linguistics), NTU, Singapore
BA (English Language), NUS, Singapore
Prior to her appointment as Head of English in the Australian Matriculation programme, Janice was based in Singapore for over a decade, teaching GCE O Level English and completing her Master’s degree in the process. With her teaching and leadership experience across a wide range of educational settings, she strongly believes in equipping students to learn and thrive beyond the classroom. Janice is a proponent of nurturing the full potential of students through research-based practices and the successful integration of technology in education.

Choo Boo Cheng
MSc (Guidance & Counselling), UPM
Bachelor of Nursing, RMIT Australia

After retiring as Principal of Mahkota Medical Centre Nursing College, Choo continued her career in education as a Lecturer and Student Counsellor at HELP University for eight years. With her extensive experience in education and counselling, Choo oversees our programme to support student mental health and well-being.

Oon

Oon Kwang Eng
LLM (Master of Laws), University of Leeds, UK
PgDip Legal Practice, University of Exeter, UK
BA (Econs), La Trobe University, Australia
Oon began his career in financial technology as the first employee at Bloomberg L.P. and was responsible for setting up operations in Malaysia. Based in Singapore since 1998, he has worked at the regional headquarters of Microsoft and Google Asia Pacific. He is a successful leader in the areas of digital transformation, commercial strategy, and leadership management. Oon is passionate about equipping our youth with the skills needed for the future workplace.

Our Vision And Mission

Vision

We aim to be a leading provider of the Cambridge IGCSE
curriculum.

Mission

We are committed to:

  • Equipping our students to excel in the Cambridge IGCSE examinations
  • Cultivating essential life skills and attitudes necessary for holistic development
  • Providing a safe, conducive and engaging learning environment
  • Reimagining education to prepare our students for the future workplace

Our Philosophy

At the heart of Sri Desa’s philosophy is the firm belief that all students can achieve success by developing the whole person. Every aspect of our programme is based on the Four Pillars of Holistic Development, carefully designed to nurture the full potential of each child.


Intellectual

Wisdom
Creativity
Intellectual Curiosity
Critical Thinking
Digital Literacy

Physical

Health
Nutrition
Fitness
Strength
Stamina

Social

Camaraderie
Emotional Intelligence
Effective Communication
Leadership
Teamwork

Moral

Grit
Empathy
Gratitude
Respect
Integrity

Our Motto

Our motto ‘per angusta ad augusta’,
meaning through difficulties to honours,
underscores the significance of grit and perseverance as key to success.

Our Emblem


The Sri Desa emblem epitomizes our philosophy, with the shield representing Sri Desa as a defender of the Four Pillars of Holistic Development as symbolized by the four icons: the open book (intellectual rigour), human body (physical fitness), joined hands (social skills), and compass (moral values).The colour gold represents wisdom and generosity while maroon represents perseverance leading to triumph.
Ultimately our motto underscores our philosophy, which is to lead our students from difficulties to honours (per angusta ad augusta).