Catholic High School, Melaka

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Catholic High School, Melaka
Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Katholik, Melaka
Melaka Catholic School.jpg
School entrance
Address
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251, Jalan Gajah Berang

Kampung Tujuh

Bandaraya Melaka
,
Melaka
,
75200

Malaysia
Coordinates2°12′24″N 102°14′31″E / 2.20666°N 102.242°E / 2.20666; 102.242
Information
Former nameSt. Francis Chinese High School
TypeNational Secondary School
Motto勤学业、重功德、富理想
(Knowledgeable, Ethical, Aspirant)
Established1958 January 4
FounderMarist Brothers
School boardLembaga Pengelola Sekolah SMJK Katholik Melaka
School districtCentral Malacca
Educational authorityPPD Melaka Tengah
School codeMEB2099[1]
PrincipalLai Swee Ho
Teaching staff62[1]
GenderMale students only
Age range13-18
Enrollment749[1]
LanguageMalay
English
Chinese
Slogan亲爱忠诚
(Caring and Loyal)
SongLagu Sekolah SMJK Katholik
Yearbook2019: Semarak ke-25
Websitewww.smjk.edu.my/school/index.php?schid=44
Last updated: 12 June 2021

Catholic High School, Melaka or shortly called CHS Melaka, is a male school located at Gajah Berang in Malacca City. Its native Malay name is Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Katholik (M) or Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Katholik, Melaka or its acronymized name is SMJK Katholik Melaka.

Foundation[]

1958 January 4, CHS Melaka was established and known as St. Francis Chinese High School (Sekolah Tinggi Cina St. Francis).[2][3] The school started with 2 transition classes consisting of 71 students who were former students of the Catholic Primary School. This group consists of male and female students. The foundation of this school was officially laid by the Governor of Melaka, Tun Leong Yew Koh. 1959, the Building Block A consists of eight classrooms were completed. The construction cost was funded by the Catholic Church. 1961, Block B consisting of three classrooms and three science laboratories was completed and inaugurated by the Director of Education, R.A. Wilson. On April 1, the school changed its name to Sekolah Tinggi Katholik, Melaka. The students of this school have occupied the LCE for the first time.[4] 1962 March, Block C consisting of 9 classrooms and a library was also completed. 1985, a four-storey block consisting of the principal's office, teacher's room, library room, screening room, and eight classrooms was started to be built. This new block has been shared for use by both secondary and primary school.

Development[]

1999, the number of students increased to more than 1000 people.[3] 2001, computer classes are held. The SMK Alumni Association donated RM10,000 to buy ten computers.[citation needed] 2008 April 20, in conjunction with the celebration of the 50th anniversary a dinner was held to collect donations for the development of basic school facilities. The collection revenue is approximately RM100000.[5] 2010 October 21, the School Governing Board, PTA, Alumni Association and the school in collaboration with Nanyang Press Group and Carlsberg Company held a Charity Dinner Concert to collect donations for the school multi-purpose hall construction fund. Almost 1 million ringgit was collected.[5] 2011 July 30, the multi-purpose hall completed. 2013 December, upgrade of the Science Laboratory and the Guidance and Counseling Unit Room was carried out.[5] 2015 December, the 21st Century Classroom was established with the help and support of the School Governing Board, PTA and the Alumni Association. 2017, school was approved by the Ministry of Education Malaysia to implement DLP.[6] 2018 May 25, in collaboration with Tiger Company, CHS Melaka has held a Charity Dinner Concert to collect donations for the 'Smart Classroom' installation fund. The banquet managed to collect RM571660.[7] 2018 November, CHS Melaka Library upgraded.[8] 2019 April 12, launch of ‘Smart Classroom’ throughout the school.

School staff[]

Principal
Valentin 1 January 1958 - 31 December 1958
Francis Kerk 1 January 1959 - 31 August 1960
Albert Tien 1 January 1960 - 31 December 1965
Paul Auguste 1 January 1966 - 31 December 1966
Anthony Cheng T. C. 1 January 1967 - 17 July 1969
Paul Clet 18 July 1969 - 31 December 1970
Paul Lim 1 January 1971 - 30 June 1973
Joachim Heng 1 July1973 - 31 December 1973
Paul Lim 1 January 1974 - 28 February 1974
Michael Lim 1 March 1974 - 31 December 1981
Anthony Cheng Y. C. 1 January 1982 - 31 December 1983
Thomas Chin 1 January 1984 - 31 December 1995
Song Kuan Kong 1 January 1996 - 15 January 1998
Tan See Boon 16 January 1998 - 4 June 2001
Ng Siew Hong 5 June 2001 - 4 May 2008
Lim Hiang Lam 16 October 2008 - 31 December 2020
Lai Swee Ho 1 March 2021 – present

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Senarai sekolah". MOE (in Malay). Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  2. ^ "公教中学校友会明年庆母校建校60周年". e南洋 (in Chinese). 2017-10-21. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b 美芹, 姚 (2018-02-19). "【今日馬六甲頭條】增加生源‧方便載送 公教小學考慮收女生". 中国报 China Press (in Chinese). Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  4. ^ "Education Direction". MOE. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c "林兴南获赠31寸封装藤鞭.公中别开生面欢送校长". 星洲网 Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese). 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  6. ^ "20中学15小学．35校英教数理". 星洲网 Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese). 2016-09-28. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  7. ^ "许春：新政府新气象．盼制度化拨款华校". 星洲网 Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese). 2018-05-26. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  8. ^ "公教中学获教部拨21万 图书馆设智能教室". 星洲网 Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese). 2019-02-01. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  • 60周年校庆《忆起回家》纪念特刊 1958-2018 [60th Anniversary Celebration "Remembering Home" Commemorative Special Issue 1958-2018] (in Chinese and Malay). 2018. pp. 20–23.
  • Pei Fen, Chong; Siew Chu, Lim; Azmi, bin Ishak; Noor Maslin, binti Borhan; Annamma, a/p Matthew; Lee Ching, Chong; Zhi Ming, Mah; Han Sheng, Yap, eds. (2019). 烈焰（第二十五期） Semarak ke-25 2019 [Blaze 2019 (25th Issue)] (in Chinese and Malay). pp. 11–14.
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