Monk's Hill Secondary School
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| Motto | The Will To Win |
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| Established | 1958-2006 |
| Type | Government, Single |
| Principal | Syed Mohamed Ashraf Shah (Mr.) |
| School code | 0308 |
| Colours | red, blue, green, yellow |
| Locale | Newton, Singapore |
| Enrollment | closed |
| Website | Link |
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Monk's Hill Secondary School (蒙克山中学) is a secondary school located near Newton Food Centre in Singapore. Its address is 12, Winstedt Road Singapore 227978.
Under the Ministry of Education (MOE) Programme for PRIME, Monk's Hill Secondary School will merge with Balestier Hill Secondary School at 11, Novena Rise Singapore 307516 with effect from Jan 2007. Its existing premises will be taken over by Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) as of Jan 2007.
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[edit] Flag Lowering Ceremony
A Flag Lowering Ceremony was held at 6.00pm 22 November 2006 at 12, Winstedt Road, MHSS Parade Square. A few hundred ex-Monkshillians from yesteryears turned up to witness the event together with the present staffs and students.
Summary from the principal Mr Syed Mohamed Ashraf Shah's speech during the Flag Lowering Ceremony.
- Monk's Hill Secondary School is closing because of a drastic drop in enrolment.
- In year 2001, the school had 800 students. In year 2006, it has fewer than 300.
- The school has performed well and won the Academic Value Award in year 2005.
- The merging is not because of non-performance. It's an honourable closure.
The school flag was lowered as the school song was sang the last time. It was a sad and solemn moment for all. At the end of the ceremony, the school flag was presented to it's Principal Mr Syed Mohamed Ashraf Shah for his entrustment and safe keeping.
[edit] Culture
Its school motto is The Will to Win. The school hopes that a Monkshillian has strong willpower to work hard for self-improvement in order to achieve success in life.
[edit] Philosophy
We believe that each child is unique and there is the potential for learning and growth. This potential can be nurtured to excellence.
[edit] Mission
To bring out the BEST in each Monkshillian for meaningful service to our nation.
[edit] Values
- Bold in endeavours
- Enterprising in spirit
- ReSponsible as citizens
- Tenacious in mind
[edit] Vision
A Monkshillian is a life-long learner, responsible and upright, resourceful and courageous, a risk-taker who has the initiative to make informed choices.
Monk's Hill is a centre of excellence for teacher development and educational programmes, a hub for vibrant, professional and cultural exchanges 'glocally'. (glocally - globally and locally)
[edit] Goals
- Nurture Monkshillians holistically to do their BEST
- Build a team of BEST professionals.
- Establish successful relationships with our stakeholders.
- Create an efficient and effective system that is responsive to change.
[edit] History
The school’s history began in 1958 on a plot of land that was once the site of a Chinese monastery. The name ‘Monk’s Hill’ is a reminder of this piece of history. Monk’s Hill became an integrated school in 1961, offering both English- and Malay-medium education to its intake of pupils. In 1976, the two mediums of education were merged and Monk’s Hill established itself as an English-medium school. In 1993, it became a single-session school when it shifted to its new premises at 12 Winstedt Road.
In 1960, Monk’s Hill presented its first batch of candidates for the national School Certificate Examination. In 1964, the school song was composed. In 1967, it held its first Speech and Prize-Presentation Day. The School Advisory Committee was formed in 1968, followed by the Alumni Association in 1989. The Parent-Teacher Support Group was formed in 2000 and is today a very active stakeholder of the school.
The school is currently led by Mr Syed Mohamed Ashraf Shah who was appointed Principal with effect from 1 January 2003. It has had 9 prior Principals in its 45-year history.
[edit] School Song
Monkshillians are we cheerful and true Together in unity Glory we pursue We pledge to add to the fame of her name And make our Monk's Hill the Pride of the Land ====== CHORUS Studying or playing our motto we proclaim THE WILL TO WIN Success to attain Helping each other to keep up with the pace Onward we march the world we proudly face ====== Monkshillians are we loyal and bold Together in unity Truth and Love uphold We've learnt from you a foundation for Life Dear alma mater to you we're tied ====== CHORUS ======
