Convent Bukit Nanas
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| Convent Bukit Nanas |
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| Motto | Simple in Virtue, Steadfast in Duty |
| Established | 1899 |
| Type | Government Non-Boarding all-girls secondary School |
| Founder | Sisters of the Holy Infant Jesus |
| Students | 1200 |
| Grades | Form 1 - Form 6 |
| Location | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Campus | Large School campus, at the city centre |
| Abbreviation | CBN |
Convent Bukit Nanas is an all-girls secondary school located at Bukit Nanas in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It is one of the oldest schools in Kuala Lumpur. The school is widely known as CBN and is famous for its high achievement in academic, sports ( most notably netball for which CBN has a long term rivalry with Tengku Kurshiah College and hockey ) and other activities for secondary school level in Malaysia. It is considered as one of the best non-residential school in Malaysia.
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[edit] History
1899
- A group of nuns,'The Sisters of the Holy Infant Jesus', who were Mother St. Andre, St. Sabine and Sr. Madeline arrived from Singapore with the intention of starting a school for children at a certain location at Jalan Ampang (which is now situated at the front of the current school). The school started with the total number of 7 male students and 5 female students.
1901
- The school was shifted to Brickfields as the total number of students increased to 80. Esq. Goh Ah Gee bought over Victoria Hotel in Brickfields to be used as the new school block.
1902
- Student population grew to 114. Subjects taught were Essay Writing, Sewing, Physical Education, Music and Art.
1903
- A Music test was conducted and Health Education was taught as a new subject. The textbooks used were provided by the British colonial government in then Malaya.
1907
- Rev. Mother St Augustine became Headmistress.
1909
- The first Cambridge class to take the Junior Cambridge examinations. Miss Dottie and Miss Chew Lian were the first students of the school to pass the exams.
1911
- Due to the occurrence of frequent floods in the area, the school was moved to the current location ie Bukit Nanas. A new building was built in the English Gothic style by government architects Mr. Huxley and Mr. Kesteven to support the school's ever growing amount of enrollment. Rev. Mother Augustine died and the role of Headmistress was assumed by Rev Mother Tarcisius. The new building and location was officially opened by Mr. E.L. Brockman, who was the Chief Secretary of the Federated Malay States.
1914
- The hall and chapel was built.
1923
- Rev. Mother Adele became Headmistress.
1924
- The Form 3 block was completed.
1925
- The first Malaysian teacher, Miss Sobreen was hired. She was the daughter of philanthropist Loke Chow Kit.
1931
- The school curriculum increased with addition of subjects such as English language, Literature, Geometry, Algebra, Bible Knowledge and French.
1941
- During WWII, Malaya fell to the hands of the Japanese Occupation. Eventhough school was often interrupted, all the buildings were left intact and unharmed.
1945
- After the Japanese Occupation, Rev. Mother Adele returned CBN to its original stae with the help of the British Military Administration(BMA).
1947
- The Nazareth Building, formerly the house of the Chief Justice was obtained from the Government.
1951
- Rev Mother Pauline became Headmistress. She introduced Physical Education to the school. Students were then allowed to wear bloomers during PE classes.
1953
- Science classes were introduced.
1957
- Rev Mother Xavier became Headmistress. The Art hall and the laboratories were built. Economics classes were introduced.
1958
- The Primary school and Secondary school were separated.
1961
- Form 6 classes began.
1963
- The Form 4 block was built.
1965
- Rev Mother Aidan became Headmistress. The Four Houses were founded. They took the names of the current and previous Headmistress. They are Aidan(Red), Pauline(Blue), Adele(Yellow) and Xavier(Green).
1966
- Rev Mother St. Brede became Headmistress.
1968
- Students were required to join and be active in extra-curriculur activities.
1973
- The school PTA was established.
1976
- Mrs Chee Phui Lay became the school's first Principal. The Counselling Program was started by Sr. Anne.
1979
- Mrs Indrani Manuel became Principal. The school office was shifted to the Upper Secondary Region.
1982
- All studies were conducted in the Malay Language henceforth.
1984
- 'The Facade' was painted to commemorate the school's 85th anniversary.
1993
- Mrs Indrani Manuel retired. Mrs Vimala Matthews replaced her as Principal.
1999
- The School Band was founded. Mrs Vimala Matthews retired. Mrs Alice George became Principal. The school, both primary and secondary celebrated the 100th anniversary of CBN.
2004
- Mrs Alice George retired. Mrs Ann Khoo became the principal.
[edit] Site and Architecture
The school remains in its existing site in Jalan Bukit Nanas, in the city centre of Kuala Lumpur, yet is next to the Bukit Nanas forest reserve giving it a lush surrounding. St John's Institution is just across the road and is considered the brother school of CBN. Both schools share many traditional and historical links.
The Roman Catholic St John's Cathedral is situated on the road leading up to the school.
The school is famous for its main building block, which is of English Gothic architecture. The school building along with St John's Institution and St John's Cathedral are considered landmarks in Kuala Lumpur
[edit] Student Life
CBN has a variety of clubs, uniformed bodies and sports that students can participated into. Convent Bukit Nanas traditional rival is Sri Bintang Utara because both of the schools are considered the best schools in Kuala Lumpur and both schools have the best cheerleading squads in Kuala Lumpur. CBN also has a long netball and hockey team rivalry with TKC.
[edit] School Pledge
We, the students of CBN,
Hereby solemnly pledge,
To remain loyal and strive
To realise the school vision
To abide by
The school rules and regulations
To behave well at all times
To develop our talents and potential
To diligently study to the best of our abilities
In accordance to the aspiration
Of our school, parents and nation.
[edit] School Song
English Version
CBN,
the shining star of my life,
You will always glow within me,
And through me you will shineforth,
A new light others will follow.
CBN,
With us your memory will stay,
You will always light the way,
Show us our strengths and our hopes,
CBN, our star forever more.
So hear our song sung with spirits strong,
We, the girls of CBN toda 'y
Will lift up our motto and strive to be,
Simple in virtue, steadfast in duty,
So hear our song sung with spirits strong,
We the girls of CBN today,
The youth of tomorrow, we promise to be true
For CBN we love you.
Malay Version
CBN,
Sinar bintang hidupku,
Bercahaya di sanubari,
Sering bergemerlapan
Pancar sinar untuk semua
CBN,
Ingatan'kan kau bersemi
Kerana kau penyuluh hidup
Tunjukkan harapan teguh
CBN,
bintang abadiku
Dengarlah suara semangat waja
Kami insan CBN kini
Teruskan cita dan usaha
Tulus dengan fadilah, azam dengan bakti
Dengarlah suara semangat waj'a
Kami insan CBN kini
Bakal pemudi harapan negara
Kerana CBN kau tercinta.
[edit] Contact Details
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Convent Bukit Nanas
Jalan Bukit Nanas, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.
No. Telefon : 603-2380559 No. Faks : 603-2017679
bescbn@tm.net.my
References
- Quoted from the Convent Bukit Nanas 100 Years at the Top
- History of CBN as taken and translated into English from the school magazine 'Marguerite'(106th edition)
- School song as taken from the primary school magazine - 'Puteri'(3rd edition)
