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Saint Hilda's Secondary School
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Saint Hilda's Secondary School
Saint Hilda's Secondary School is a Secondary School in Tampines, Singapore
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Motto[edit]
"Go Forward", Exodus 14:15
Mission[edit]
As an Anglican School, we are commited to provide through education a balanced development of mind, body and spirit for our pupils; to produce God-fearing citizens for our nation.
Vision[edit]
An institution recognised for bringing up pupils with a love for God, life and learning.
Core Values[edit]
- Discipline
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Resilience
Strategic Thrusts[edit]
- Quality Leadership through Shared Vision and Core Values
- Quality Programmes in a Conducive Learning Environment for Balanced Academic Character Development
- Quality Staff through Continuous Professional Development,Teamwork and Innovations
- Quality Partnerships
Seven Tenets[edit]
- Academic Attainment
- Thinking and Creativity
- Christian/Moral Education
- National Education
- Physical Education and Outdoor Pursuits
- Information Technology
- Aestheics and Cultural Sensitivities
About the Crest[edit]
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The school crest
Central to the badge is a Cross mounted on a blue shield, which represents the teaching of Christ - to be of a loving service to our fellow men. The blue colour on the shield represents a forward movement through waters if uncertainty. The shield represents perseverance in our heavenly aspirations which are grounded on earthly realism through education<p> The essense of the schools' aims and aspirations is captured by our Founder, Archedeacon Graham White, in the Mosaic command "Go Forward" (Exodus 14:15), which has since become the school motto. It is our hope that our students embody the spirit of Moses and 'go forward' to face whatever obstacles in front of them with the quiet confidence in God.<p>
Core CCAs[edit]
There is a total of 24 core CCAs in St Hilda's Secondary School.
Sports[edit]
- Badminton
- Golf
- Volleyball
- Netball
- Table-tennis
Performing Arts[edit]
- Choir
- Guitar
- Handbell
- Modern Dance
- English Drama
- Wind Oschestra
Uniformed Groups[edit]
- Boys' Brigade
- Girls' Brigade
- NPCC
- NCDCC
Clubs & Societies[edit]
- Art Club
- Computer Club
- Cultural Club
- Mindsports Club
- MRL (Library)
- Environment Club
- Crosstrain
- Entrepreneurship Club
- PA/AV Support
Student Services[edit]
The school provides a variety of student services which includes the following:
School Bookshop[edit]
It is actually a POPULAR bookstore school branch in the school. There is a 10% discount specially for students for all items brought there.
Special arrangements are made for the Bookshop to be opened on certain days during the end of the year school holidays
School Canteen[edit]
There are a total of 11 stalls serving both Chinese and Malay food and drinks.
History[edit]
| 1929 | Bethal English School was founded by the late Mr. K. Abraham. This private school was housed in a 2-storey wooden building (at Ceylon Road), with 48 boys and girls and 3 to 4 teachers. | |
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| 1934 | The Archdeacon Graham Whie negotiated with the owners to take over the school and hence secured the school for the Anglican diocese. An adjoining house was rented and a girls' school was started with Miss Chua Ah Moy as its first principal. The school was officially opened on May 8th. | |
| 1936 | Mrs Kathleen Nelson became Principal and the present site was bought for $15,000. The Graham White Hall was built on the 1st loor and the ground floor had 3 classrooms. The 1st Katong Company Guides was registered at the end of the year | |
| 1938 | The Bethal Engish School was renamed St. Hilda's School. The Kathleen Nelson block was built on the Fowlie Road site - it housed 3 classrooms and a staff room on the ground floor and 3 classrooms and the office on the 1st floor. | |
| 1942-1944 | The war years - the school still functioned as a Japanese school, staffed by some nuns and others | |
| 1945 | The school re-opened as a private school with an enrolment of 615 boys and girls and 20 teachers. Mrs G. Muthiah was the Principal. The 1st Katong Company Guides restarted with Miss Lee (Tan Kim Toh) in charge. | |
| 1947 | A missionary principal, Miss Nellie Mitchell, was appointed. The school won the Certificate of Efficiency by the Department of Education at the end of the year. | |
| 1948 | St Hilda's Afternoon School was started for over-aged pupils. St. Hilda's Extension School was started at the Orthopaedic Hospital and 2 teachers were seconded to teach there. The school choir was formed. | |
| 1949 | The old building (facing the school field) usd as a Kindergarten was demolished and a new tuckshop with the caretaker's quarters was built. Modern sanitation was installed. The old St. Hilda's church building was also demolished. Domestic Science was formally included in the curriculum in the old kitchen with one electric stove. This was housed in the old wooden shed which had 2 other classrooms. | |
| 1950 | On 4th September the Handy Building was dedicated. It comprised the Domestic Science Block with 1 classroom on the ground floor and 2 classrooms and office on the 1st floor. The status of the school was also charged to a Grant-In-Aid school and the remaining boys were asked to transfer to neighbouring schools. It became a girls' school. | |
| 1952 | The school field was bought over at $48,000. 17 girls were presented for the first Certificate class. | |
| 1953 | The new playground and the vicarage were consecrated by Bishop Baines of Singapore | |
| 1959 | Miss Nellie Mitchell retired and Miss A. E. Punchson took over. | |
| 1960 | The first Science laboratory was equipped in the Kathleen Nelson block. | |
| 1963 | Mrs Tan Beng San became Principal. | |
| 1965 | Mrs Tan Beng San resigned and until 1969, the school had an acting Principal. | |
| 1969 | Arrival of Mrs A. Abraham as Principal. A major bulding project was in progress. The old tuckshop and caretaker's quarters were demolished and in place a hall(Lee Kong Chian), a library(Loke Wan Tho), a staff-room, a caretaker's quarters and toliets were built. The end classroom adjoining the Science laboratory was converted into a tuckshop and the old library on the 1st floor was renovated into an Art room. | |
| 1970 | Consecration of new bulding by Bishop Chiu Ban It | |
| 1972 | Renovation of Domestic Sciece block and Needlework room together with the building of the 2nd Science laboratory, thus seaing the old entrance at Fowlie Road. | |
| 1979 | Renovation of office area. Miss Hee Piang Chin was appointed Vice-Principal. She left on transfer to CDIS in 1983. | |
| 1988 | St. Hilda's School was relocate to a site in Tampines New Town in June as St Hildas's Secondary School, Tampines St 82 and St Hilda's Primary School, Tampines Avenue 3, with a chapel and Counselling Centre. Miss Foo Pee Pe was appointed Principal of St Hilda's Primary School in September. | |
| (Note that from here onwards, there will be only infomation about the Secondary Schol.) | ||
| 1990 | The school was officially opened by Dr Tay Eng Soon on 28 July 1990 | |
| 1994 | Mr Tan Wah Seng was appointed Vice-Principal of St. Hilda's Seconday School. | |
| 1997 | Mrs Abraham retired after serving 28 years as Principal of St Hilda's Secondary School. Mr Tan Wah Send left for Whitley Secondary School as Principal. Miss Sarah Yew was appointed as Vice-Principal. Mrs Yeo Chin Nam was appointed as Principal. | |
| 1999 | The New Block was consecrated on 6 November by Archbishop (Dr) Moses Tay. Inauguration of Youth Wing on 4 December. | |
| 2000 | St Hilda's Secondary School became a single session school. Miss Tan Yee Leng was appointed as Vice-Principal on June. Mrs Yeo Chin Nam left for [Henderson Secondary School on December. Mrs Sng Siew Hong was appointed as Principal on December. | |
| 2005 | Mr Ong Kim Soon was appointed as Principal on December |
Key Personnel[edit]
- Principal: Mr Ong Kim Soon
- Vice-Principal: Miss Tan Yee Leng
Achievements[edit]
Academic[edit]
2005 GCE '0' Levels[edit]
Both courses obtained above-national average passes in 5 O-level subjects:
- Express Course: 92.7% (National Average: 90.2%)
- Normal Academic Course: 70.0% (National Average: 53.1%)<p>
2005 GCE 'N' Levels[edit]
- 95.2% of the school's pupils were promoted to Sec 5N (National Average: 77.6%)
2004 GCE 'O' Levels[edit]
- At least 5 'O' passes above national average
- 98.4% of pupils qualified for Pre-U 2/3 course
For Express Stream[edit]
- 14 out of 16 subjects with % passes above national average
- 6 out of 10 subjects with % distinction above national average
External links[edit]
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