Monk's Hill Secondary School

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Monk's Hill Secondary School
蒙克山中学

Motto	The Will To Win
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
Republic of Singapore

Monk's Hill Secondary School (Abbreviation: MHSS) (Simplified Chinese: 蒙克山中学) was a secondary school located near Newton Food Centre in Singapore from 1958-2006.

On the 14 May 2004, the Ministry of Education (MOE) announced^[1] that under the programme PRIME Phase 6, Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) will be relocated to a new site at Winstedt Road in Jun 2007. This premises is 12, Winstedt Road Singapore 227978, where Monk's Hill Secondary School was situated.

Officially from Jan 2007, this premises was taken over by Anglo-Chinese School (Junior).

Also from Jan 2007, Monk's Hill Secondary School was merged into Balestier Hill Secondary School at 11, Novena Rise Singapore 307516. The merged school is known as Balestier Hill Secondary School.

1 Flag Lowering Ceremony 22 Nov 2006
2 Culture
3 History
4 School Song
5 References
6 External links

[edit] Flag Lowering Ceremony 22 Nov 2006

MHSS last flag lowering.

MHSS Principal giving a speech.

Because of the closure of MHSS, 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 MHSS 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 its 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

MHSS (10 Winstedt Road)

MHSS old badge.

MHSS old logo.

MHSS (12 Winstedt Road) (1993-2006)

MHSS logo.

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.

1960 Monk’s Hill presented its first batch of candidates for the national School Certificate Examination.
1961 Monk’s Hill became an integrated school offering both English- and Malay-medium education to its intake of pupils.
1964 The school song was composed.
1967 It held its first Speech and Prize-Presentation Day.
1968 The School Advisory Committee was formed.
1976 The two mediums of education were merged and Monk’s Hill established itself as an English-medium school.
1989 The Alumni Association was formed.
1993 It became a single-session school when it shifted to its new premises at 12 Winstedt Road.
2000 The Parent-Teacher Support Group was formed.
2006 Flag Lowering Ceremony for closure of Monk's Hill Secondary School.
2007 Merge with Balestier Hill Secondary School.

The school has had 10 Principals in its 49 years history.

1958 Mr A.G. Meyer
1959 - 1964 Mr Abdul Karim Bin Bagoo
1964 - 1976 Mr Jacob Yoong
1976 - 1982 Mr Joseph Ng
1982 - 1988 Mrs Neo Bick Yin
1988 - 1992 Mrs Sita Vimalachandran
1992 - 1994 Mr Toh Chye Seng
1994 - 1997 Mrs Gan Lai Chui
1998 - 2002 Mrs Abdullah Tarmugi
2003 - 2006 Mr Syed Mohamed Ashrah Shah

[edit] School Song

MHSS school song.mid

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

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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
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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

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