Maris Stella High School
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| Motto | 勤勉忠勇 (Diligence, Determination, Loyalty & Dedication, Courage) |
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| Established | 1958 |
| Type | SAP, Autonomous, Government-aided, Single session |
| Principal | Bro. Anthony Tan Kim Hock 陈金福修士 |
| MOE Code | 7111 |
| Colours | Blue, Black |
| Locale | Mount Vernon, Singapore |
| Enrollment | 1400+ |
| Website | Link |
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 Republic of Singapore |
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Maris Stella High School (Mandarin: 新加坡海星中学, Abbreviation: MSHS) is an autonomous, SAP, Government-aided, all-boys Catholic secondary and primary school run by the Marist Brothers located at Mount Vernon Road, off Bartley Road, in Singapore. It has been headed by principal, Bro. Anthony Tan since 1984. It is one of the top schools for education in Singapore and is being placed in band 4 of the School Achievement Table 2008. It is also a leader in various non-academic fields including uniformed groups, sports such as archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, softball, table tennis as well as information technology, life sciences and Chinese debate.
[edit] Address
Maris Stella High School is located on the top of Mount Vernon Hill, which is along Bartley Road. There are many landmarks along this road like the S.P.C.A, Outram Institute and the Ramakrishna Mission Temple & Boy's Home.
Public bus services: 28, 93, 158, 100, 135, 155
Address:
Maris Stella High School
25 Mount Vernon Road
Singapore 369051
Office: 6280-3880 / 6288-2318
HOD Room: 6288-7006
Staff Room: 6288-5120
Fax: 6288-6905
E-mail Address: mshs@moe.edu.sg
Website Adress: http://schools.moe.edu.sg/mshs
[edit] School Creed
The school creed is pronounced by every student on Mondays during morning assembly.
[edit] 中文版
一、我是海星中学的一分子
二、我会遵行以下的行为和准则：
自尊自重 敬祖爱国 敬老尊贤 友爱兄弟、同辈及学弟 尊重他人资产
三、我谨记在心，我的言行会直接或间接影响他人
四、我以爱心作为服务人群的信念，并时时尊重他人的权利
五、最后我誓言，凡是值得我做的事，我愿心怀十悦，达至完美
[edit] English version
I am Maris Stella.
My conduct is guided by:
respect for self,
respect for God and country,
respect for parents and elders,
respect for siblings, peers and juniors and
respect for property.
In all that I say or do, I bear in mind that it affects and influences others directly or indirectly.
What I do, I do through love and service and with regards to the rights of others.
Lastly, I believe that what is worth doing should be done well and cheerfully.
[edit] School Vision
A Marist Gentleman, Scholar and Sportsman
What it means: To be a vibrant and innovative centre of learning in a caring and conducive environment to nurture each student, with Christian values, to be a Gentleman, a Scholar and a Sportsman.
[edit] School Mission
The holistic development of each Marist that blends FAITH, CULTURE and LIFE, with RESPECT to his human dignity.
What it means: Marist Mission provides an educational programme that blends FAITH, CULTURE and LIFE through a climate of cordiality, cooperation and constructive dialogue and thus effect the TOTAL FORMATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL, giving due RESPECT to his human dignity.
[edit] School Crest
The international crest of the Marist Brothers is the A.M. Monogram - the Marist "M”. It is fairly certain the monogram had been devised in the honour of Our Lady long before the Marist Brothers came into being in 1817. The letters probably signify the Ave Maria (Hail Mary) and the twelve stars over the monogram were derived from Chapter 12 of the Book of Apocalypse:
"And a great sign appeared in Heaven; a woman clothed with the sun and the moon under her feet, and upon her head crown of twelve stars."
The Church through the ages has accommodated this text to the Coronation of the Blessed Virgin and the stars are thus symbolic of the role that Our Lady plays in the history of human salvation. Most Marist schools throughout the world use the same A.M. Monogram and stars.
[edit] School Motto 勤勉忠勇
The following is adapted from a message by the late founder and the first principal of Maris Stella High, Reverend Brother J. Chanel Soon.
勤 Diligence: Confucius said that if a person was idle and unconscientious, it would be difficult to educate him. St. Paul once wrote: " If anyone will not work, let him not eat. " A person who is idle and who does not want to labour with his hands or mind will not be successful in his life. Hard work is the key to success and the way to happiness and truth.
勉 Determination: If a person is hardworking but not intelligent, he will acquire wisdom if he is willing to try his best. When we are faced with difficulties, we must always remind ourselves and others that God is always near and will always guide us. Through one's own determination and God's grace, we will definitely overcome our problems.
忠 Loyalty and Dedication: We should strive for sincerity towards others and devotion to our duty. We must endeavour to do the best in all that we do. We must fulfil our obligations and duties towards our neighbours, country, society and the Almighty God without shirking responsibility. This spirit of loyalty and dedication will result in the spirit of self-sacrifice.
勇 Courage: Those who have the courage to face difficulties and challenges will be successful in life. Courage also means giving way to those who have better ideas. Sometimes, it is standing up for what is right, even to those in authority. Use your patience, determination and courage to do good deeds. When in a fix, look positively for solutions until you have solved your problems. Life is a continuous struggle and strive. Only those who can persevere till the end will have eternal happiness in life.
[edit] School Values
- Presence
- Simplicity
- Family Spirit
- Love of Work
- In the Way of Mary
[edit] School History
[edit] The First Decade (1958 – 1968)
Reverent Brother J. Chanel founded Maris Stella in 1958 in response to the need for another school because of overwhelming applications for admission to Catholic High School which was run by the Marist Brothers.
The school started with four Primary One classes (163 pupils) and four Secondary One classes (124 pupils) and a staff of eleven including the Principal, Rev. Bro. J. Chanel. Classes functioned in the afternoon at St. Stephen’s Primary School in Siglap. Soon the school expanded and more classrooms were needed. As St. Stephen's Primary School could no longer accommodate the growing student population, other schools were approached for assistance and subsequently; Maris Stella functioned at different premises concurrently. Among them were Silat Road Government Integrated Primary School, St. Patrick’s School, Opera Estate Convent, Tung Ling English School, Jalan Kembangan Integrated Primary School. The school occupied these premises at various times from 2nd January 1963 to 22nd October 1966. That was a very difficult period in the history of Maris Stella. We encountered numerous problems both in administration as well as in conducting lessons. This was inevitable as the premises used were miles apart.
With Bro. Chanel’s sheer determination and the staff’s dedication and loyalty, those difficult years became memorable ones. It brought out the best in the staff who together with the principal overcame many problems. Needless to say, the students contributed no less to the success story of the school with their recurring 100% passes in the Government Examinations.
A new phase in the history of Maris Stella began in 1967, after nine long "homeless" years. The move to our own school of fifteen classrooms and a four-storey science block at Mount Vernon Road was filled with unrestrained enthusiasm. A grand celebration was held to mark the official opening of the new school. Development now came swiftly. 1968 saw the completion of the second phase, an adjoining block consisting of the Lee Kuo Chuan Hall, a canteen, a library and administration offices.
[edit] The Second Decade (1969 – 1978)
The second decade saw the gradual but steady development of Maris Stella. With the completion of the second phase, Bro. Chanel decided to proceed with the next project – a 5-storey building for the primary section. This marked the 3rd Phase of Bro. Chanel’s development plan for Maris Stella. However, it was not until the end of 1974 that he was granted permission to launch this project. Construction began soon after and the building was completed by the end of October 1975. It was built at a cost of about $1.1 million. This new building was officially declared open on 11 September 1976.
[edit] The Third Decade (1979 – 1988)
A very significant milestone in the history of Maris Stella marked the fourth phase. With the overwhelming demand for more places in the primary school, a need arose for a separate primary school building to be built. After some initial difficulty in selecting a suitable site for the school, it was finally decided that the piece of land to be acquired should be adjacent to the present school building. After much negotiation and with Mr Tan Keong Choon’s help, a piece of land of 3.11 hectares was acquired in 1982 and this became the site for the Primary School. The original plan for a four-storey building was changed to a three-storey one in order to cut costs. With the approval of our new plan and a generous grant from the Government, we set out to raise more funds to meet the escalating cost. At the helm of this massive fund-raising project was Rev. Bro. Anthony Tan (1984 to date), Rev. Bro. John Lek (1983 – 1984) and Rev. Bro. J. Chanel, who although retired in 1981 due to poor health, continued to be involved in raising funds for the school.
We could not have raised such a large sum if it had not been for the concerted effort of the school building committee, the teachers, old boys, in particular, Mr. Low Tuck Kwang, and students. Rev. Bro. Anthony Tan, our present principal, did much to instil in our pupils the sense of belonging and loyalty resulting in the parents giving generously to the school. To the Government, the Shaw Foundation, the Lee Foundation, Sum Cheong Piling Pte Ltd, Singapore Turf Club, Mr Andre Halim, Education and Relief of the Poor Fund and all those who have in one way or another helped make this fine school what it is today, we are deeply grateful.
[edit] The Fourth Decade and Beyond (1989 – To date)
The primary school has functioned on its present premise since 1987. Since 1997, the primary school has functioned as a single-session school.
Between late 1994 and 1996, the secondary school building underwent upgrading. Two years were spent at the former (now-defunct) Mount Vernon Secondary School building and finally in 1997, the school moved to its present location. The upgrading exercise added new classrooms, science laboratories, art rooms, home economics rooms and technical workshops to the secondary school building.
Construction of IT-cum-library started in June 1998 and the work was completed in July 1999. It houses a 2-storey library, a multi-purpose court, an indoor gymnasium, a rifle range and a tennis court. It was later named the Chanel Learning Center in honour of the founder. An artificial rock-wall was built later in the same year.
In 2001, the school was designated the N4 Cluster Life Sciences Hub, giving all students the opportunities to excel in this area, the so-called fourth pillar of the Singapore economy. In 2005, the school was designated the IT Center of Excellence for the N4 Cluster schools. This is seen as a mockery as technical problems often occur during assemblies.
Improvements continue to be made to the school, with the recent completion of the heritage center. Also, the primary section has just completed its' PRIME upgrading a few years ago, seeing lockers and bigger classrooms and also improved IT infrastructure. In addition, the conversion of the library to a media resource library, an improved administration office and staff room with system furniture and the inclusion of two computer laboratories. All classrooms are now IT-enabled and the school is fully networked.
[edit] 中文版
海星中学创立于1958年，创办人兼首任校长为孙光汉修士。
创办初期海星未有校舍，曾商借实乞纳圣史蒂文英校上课。当时仅有小一与中一，共8班；学生人数287名，教员9位。
由于学生人数与日俱增，孙校长一面向政府、教会及私校借用课室，一面觅地建校。9年内，借用了圣巴特烈学校、石叻律政府学校、景万岸政府学校、奥匹拉圣婴女校，以及租用东岭私校等处上课。至于觅地工作，孙校长先后找了61块地段，最后确定在沃农山上建校。
孙校长奔走拜访，恭请社会名流、学生家长，以及教育人士，于65年3月28日成立建校委员会，积极展开筹款、建校等工作。同年5月24日，新校舍蓝图获得批准。
66年10月，第一期校舍在主席吴酉俊修士，副主席陈共存先生、吴水阁先生的领导，以及各位建委的努力下完成。它包括了15间教室及一座四层楼的科学馆。67年2月25日，教育部长王邦文先生为新校舍主持开幕礼。海星全体师生，终于结束了9年寄人篱下的生活。
首期校舍完成后，建委会再接再厉，继续为次期建校工程筹募经费。在社会人士的慷慨捐输下，第二期新校舍竣工后，在68年9月28日举行开幕礼，由建委会名誉会长丹斯里邵仁枚先生主持仪式。这期的校舍包括一间能容纳1千5百名学生的大礼堂、食堂、图书馆及一座办公室。
第二期新校舍完工后，依照建校计划，继续展开兴建一座五层楼校舍的工程。在建委会主席唐裕先生、副主席陈共存先生和郑仓满先生的领导与诸位建委通力合作下，第三期新校舍也终告落成，并于76年9月11日，由教育部高级政务部长蔡崇语先生主持开幕礼。
第三期校舍启用后，小一新生逐年剧增，在政府的鼓励下，建委会遂于79年决定扩建另一座小学校舍，预料于86年完成。
海星中学今天之所以能耸立在沃农山上，全赖热心教育人士、学生家长、校友等对它的关怀、爱护与鼎力支持，而创办人孙光汉修士以及建委会诸位主席、主任、名誉会长和委员，更是居功至伟。27年来，他们公而忘私，拨出宝贵的时间和精力，为海星奔走策划，筹募建校基金，或自己捐献赞助，使建校工程得以顺利完成，这种献身教育的精神非常令人钦佩。
[edit] School Principals
- 1958 - 1981: Rev. Bro. J. Chanel Soon F.M.S.
- 1982 - 1984: Rev. Bro. John Lek F.M.S.
- 1984 - Present: Rev. Bro Anthony Tan F.M.S.
[edit] School Song
The school song is sung everyday after national anthem and pledge.
曲：沈光辉 词：梁厚祥
煌煌海星 圣母圣名 炳炳烺烺 永放光明
高悬世海 照彻狮城 指明正路 引导前程
振兴教化 乐育群英 阐扬学术 陶冶性情
励以名节 持以坚贞 勋以道德 动以至诚
勿荒勿怠 精益求精 勤勉忠勇 校训是行
[edit] School Scholarships and Awards
Any Marist may apply for the following scholarship if he fufils the criteria:
[edit] Kwek Leng Joo Scholarship
Open to application by new Secondary One students who have achieved a PSLE T-score of 260 and above. Ten scholarships are available each year.
[edit] Low Tuck Kwong Scholarship
Seconday Four students who achieved eight A1 and above in the GCE 'O' Level Examinations at one sitting are eligible for consideration.
[edit] Yeo Cho Sin Marist of the Year Award
One award worth $250 is given to the best all-round Secondary Four student each year.
[edit] Yeo Cho Sin Most Improved Marist Award
One award is given each year to the Secondary Four student who shows the most improvement in the GCE 'O' Level Examinations relative to his PSLE T-score.
[edit] Compulsory Enrichment Outdoor Activities
| Activities | Duration | Venue | Level |
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| Sec 1 Discovery Camp | 2 days 1 night | School | Sec 1 |
| Sec 2 Adventure Camp | 3 days 2 nights | School / Pulau Ubin | Sec 2 |
| Sec 2 Rock Climbing Programme | 2 days | School | Sec 2 |
| Outward Bound Adventure Challenge Courses | 5 days 4 nights | Pulau Ubin | Sec 3 |
| Canoeing 1 star Courses | 2 days | Pasir Ris Sea Sports Club | Sec 1 |
[edit] Optional Outdoor Activities
1. Canoeing Expeditions*
2. Rock-climbing
3. Overseas Mountain-trekking Expeditions
4. Hiking in Singapore (e.g. Pulau Ubin, MacRitchie Rservoir)
5. Overseas Outward Bound Adventure Challenge Courses
6. Scuba-diving
Note: Parents and family members are invited to join the students in any of the activities.
*Only students who have obtained their canoeing qualifications can apply to take part in this activity.
[edit] Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
[edit] Clubs and Societies
- Artificial Intelligence
- Chinese Language Society
- Chess
- Health and Fitness
- Library
- Marist IT Squad(MITs)
- Media Club
- Outdour Activities Club(ODAC)
- Photographic Society
[edit] Performing Arts
- Chinese Orchestra
- Chinese Pugilistic (Wushu/Lion Dance)
- English Drama
- Symphonic Band
[edit] Sports and Games / Adventure
- Archery
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross-country
- Golf
- Softball
- Swimming / Sailing
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo
[edit] Uniformed Groups
- Natioanl Cadet Corp (Sea)
- National Police Cadet Corp
- Scouts
- St. John's Ambulance Brigade
[edit] School Rules and Regulations
Maris Stella High School has strict school rules which in comparison, are much like those of a neighbourhood school rather than a typical top school in Singapore. This is so as the school has always been much like a conservative SAP school. Handphones are not allowed at all times.
[edit] Footwear
Pupils are to wear all-white ankle-length socks. The length of the socks must be at least 4cm above the ankle. Socks are not to display any logos.
Pupils are to wear either white canvas or approved sports shoes (i.e. predominantly white base with either black or dark blue stripes/design only).
[edit] School Badge and Name Tag
Pupils are to wear the school badge and their name tag at all times.
[edit] School Tie
Pupils must button up the shirt collar before wearing the school tie.
[edit] School Singlet
Pupils are to wear the school singlet or any white single(without design) at all times while in uniform.
[edit] Hair Style
Pupils must keep their hair at least 3cm above the shirt collar with a sloped cut. Pupils are not to gel their hair. Pupils are to be clean shaven and not wear a moustache / beard / side-burns.
[edit] Attendance and Punctuality
A medical certificate must be presented immediately upon return to school after absence. A parent's letter will not be accepted. Failure to do so is truancy.
[edit] Classroom Etiquette
Pupils are not allowed to change their seats without permission.
[edit] Change of Period
Pupils are not to visit the toilet.
[edit] Movement about the School Premises
Pupils are to assemble in an orderly manner outside their classrooms before walking as a class to any part of the school.
Pupils are to obtain the "Excused-from-Class" tag and place the lanyard around the neck before leaving the classroom for toilet etc. Failure which will be deemed as playing truant.
[edit] Self-Study Period
When a student does not offer a particular subject and has to leave the classroom, he is not to read storybooks during that period.
[edit] Morning Assembly
Pupils are to stand still in a 'senang-diri' position during morning announcements.
[edit] Canteen and Recess Etiquette
Pupils are not allowed to remain in their classrooms during recess.
[edit] Serious Offences
A pupil found in possession of a lighter is presumed to be intending to smoke even though no cigarettes are found. Possession of playing cards or betting with monetary incentives are considered gambling.
[edit] Handphones
Pupils are not to bring mobile phones or any other form of electronic devices. If found, handphones will be confiscated until the end of the term (the 10th week in any 4 terms in a year).
[edit] Facilities
Being a Catholic school, Maris Stella has one chapel in the primary section and two chapels in the secondary section. There is a hall at the primary section named after Runme Shaw.
[edit] Secondary Section
- 2 Multi-purpose Halls (Shaw Hall, TK Low Hall)
- Multi-purpose outdoor court
- Rock Wall
- Tennis Court
- Basketball Courts
- 6 Science Laboratories
- 8 Computer Laboratories
including Mac lab:
houses over 100 computers (eMacs, iMacs and PowerMacs). Accessible to students only through the IT enrichment classes and rare free access days.
- AV Theatrette
- Double Level Media Resource Library
- Seminar Rooms
- Air-Conditioned Student Recreation Centre
- Music Room
- Band Room
- Canteen
All classrooms are equipped with an imac computer on the teacher's table, an LCD projector, and a TV set linked to a video command system.
[edit] Houses
The house system is used during Sports Day, an intra-school sporting event(together with primary section).
| House name(中) | House name | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| 勤 | Champagnat | Red |
| 勉 | Chanel | Blue |
| 忠 | Francois | Yellow |
| 勇 | Alfano | Green |
[edit] Class Naming
Classes in each level are named after saints/priests.
| Alphabet | Name |
|---|---|
| A | Aloysius |
| B | Benedict |
| C | Charles |
| D | Dominic |
| E | Edward |
| F | Francis |
| G | Gabriel |
| H | Henry |
| I | Ignacious |
| J | Joseph |
| K | Kevin |
| L | Luke |
[edit] Alumni
| Name | 中文名 | Graduation Year | Title | Scholarship | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Yi Shyan | 李奕贤 | Minister of State for Trade and Industry | |||
| Kwek Leng Joo | 郭令裕 | MD of City Developments Limited | former president of Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce | ||
| Tan Kian Chew | 陈建秋 | CEO NTUC Fairprice Cooperative | SAF Overseas Scholarship | ||
| Goh Chee Wee | 吳志偉 | Chairman of the NTUC Board of Trustees | former PAP politician | ||
| Dr Alex Su Hsin Chuan | 蘇芯醛 | famous psychiatrist | |||
| Koh Peng Chong | 許秉聰 | 1980 | President Scholarship | ||
| Lee Thian Boon Brandon Murray | 李天文 | 1989 | President Scholarship | ||
| Tan Yong Hui Ronnie | 陈咏辉 | 1995 | SAF Merit Scholarship | ||
| Guo Jing Hua | 郭景骅 | 1996 | SAF Merit Scholarship | ||
| Zhu JunHao Leon | 2000 | SAF Merit Scholarship | |||
| Low Ching Guan | 劉俊源 | 1987 | RSAF star pilot LTC | first Singaporean to win the coveted United States Air Force Academy Overall Top Graduate Award in 1995 | |
| Ong Ye Kung | 王乙康 | 1984 | Senior Civil Servant | former principal private secretary to the Prime Minister, Chief Executive of Singapore Workforce Development Agency | |
| DAC Loy Chye Meng | 黎才明 | 1980 | Commander of Police Training Command, Singapore Police Force |
Other alumni include:
- Daryl Ong Teck Chon (王帝聰 , Class of 1985), media celebrity and MediaCorp Radio FM958 producer
- Zing (黃子靖 , Class of 1985), celebrity make-up artist of Faye Wong and Sammi Cheng fame
- Moses Lim (林益眀), comedian and actor
- Keith Loh (Class of 1989), restaurateur and owner of Whitebait & Kale
- Daryl Liew (Class of 1990), financial guru and The Edge columnist
- Chew Chu Ching (周殊钦，Class of 1993), Lianhe Zaobao political journalist, member of Ministry of Finance 'Cut Waste' Panel
- Ng How Wee (黄浩威，Class of 1993), writer, playwright, stage producer and part-time radio DJ on UFM 100.3
- Chan Cheow Pong (曾昭鹏，Class of 1994), Lianhe Zaobao political journalist
- Chew Boon Leong (周文龙，Class of 1987), movie reviewer at Lianhe Zaobao, producer, editor and director for many local short films and won a Singapore Media Development Authority (MDA) scholarship to pursue MA in filmmaking at the London Film School in 2003.
- Calvin Soh (苏志城，Class of 1986), songwriter, part-time DJ on FM93.3 and member of Dreamz FM(梦飞船)
- Raymond Yong (杨信权, Class of 1988), former Mediacorp TV actor, member of '飞龙武将‘
- Khoo Shao Tze (邱韶智, Class of 1986), CEO World Media Entertainment and the former long-time beau of Hong Kong film star Charlie Young
- Roy Tay Junhao (郑俊豪，Class of 2000), national sailor
Several Roman Catholic priests in Singapore have also graduated from Maris Stella, namely Father Henry Siew and a few others. There are also former students currently at the Seminary.
[edit] Hiphopthon 2007
As part of the school's Youth Day celebrations, the school organised Hiphopthon on 30th June 2007 in an attempt to set a new Singapore Record for the most number of people dancing hiphop at the same time. The Hiphopthon was held at Serangoon Junior College Sports Field and the event was judicated by the Singapore Book of Records. 1435 marists and teachers took part in the event and the attempt was successful. Maris Stella now holds the record for the most number of people dancing hiphop at the same time.
[edit] 50th Anniversay Celebrations 旅程 (2008)
[edit] 50th Anniversary Concert
A concert was held at the Esplanade Concert Hall for the school's 50th anniversary on 15th April 2008. The concert featured the following CCAs:
- Symphonic Band
- Chinese Orchestra
- Drama & Film Club
- Vocal Assemble
Some negative feedbacks from the audiences were received due to the shouts and loud laughters of some of the students watching the concert. The students sang the school song twice as they requested an encore after the Chinese Orchestra played the school song.
Tickets were priced at $10 and $15.
[edit] 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner
The highlight of the 50th anniversary commemoration will be a Gala Dinner to be held on Friday, 25 July at the Shangri-La Hotel.
The dinner tickets will be sold at $500, $400, $300 and $200 each. There will be 10 tables allotted for each category of tickets. All proceeds will go towards upgrading the school's facilities.
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