Nanyang Girls' High School
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| Motto | 勤慎端朴 (Diligence, Prudence, Respectability, Simplicity) |
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| Established | 1917 |
| Type | Independent Secondary, Single session |
| Principal | Ms Yap Wah Choo (from 2007 onwards) |
| MOE Code | 7114 |
| Colours | Blue, Yellow |
| Locale | Bukit Timah, Singapore |
| Enrollment | approx. 1600 |
| Website | Link |
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Nanyang Girls' High School (NYGH) is an all-girls secondary school in Singapore. It participates in the Integrated Programme with Hwa Chong Institution (formed by the merger of Hwa Chong Junior College and The Chinese High School) under the Hwa Chong Affiliate Programme. It also offers an internal Gifted Education Programme (SBGE), the Art Elective Programme, the Higher Music Programme, Bicultural Programme and the Secondary 3 End Of Year Programme.
It has been consistently ranked as one of the top among secondary schools in Singapore in the official annual school rankings published by the Ministry of Education.
Famous alumni include the former First Lady of Singapore, Ling Siew May.
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[edit] School Logo
The first school logo of Nanyang Girls' High School was a diamond-shaped motif with the school name in Chinese printed in white against a light blue background. It was designed by Madam Chen Jun Wen, a former art teacher of the school.
In 1968, the logo was changed. The diamond-shaped motif was superimposed on top of a yellow ring emblem with the words 'Nanyang Girls' High' printed on it. The ring emblem was positioned above a yellow banner printed with the school motto, in Chinese. The school motto, when translated into English, reads 'Diligence', 'Prudence', 'Respectability' and 'Simplicity'.
The school logo represents the school's vision that all students of Nanyang will obtain an all-rounded moral, cognitive, physical, social and aesthetic education.
[edit] History
1917 marked the founding of The Singapore Nanyang Girls’ School by Tan Chu Nan and Teo Eng Hock. The first principal was Yu Pei Gao, and its first premises was a shophouse at No. 7 Dhoby Ghaut.
In 1921, Gao resigned as principal. Subsequently, principalship of the school was taken up by six principals within a short period of time.
Chairman Lee Chin Tien, and the principal at the time, Liew Yuen Sien, developed the school further in 1927. The school was renamed as Nanyang Girls’ High School in 1930 and began operations at its new premises at King's Road the next year. The school system was altered to provide three-year Junior Middle and Senior Middle School courses.
On 8 December 1941, war in the Pacific began. The school premises was taken over by the British army and became a field office. The Japanese Army took control of the school premises during the invasion of Singapore in 1942, and caused great damage to its facilities.
After the 1945 Japanese surrender, the British reclaimed its rule of Singapore. The school's Board of Management, teachers, students and old girls worked together to rebuild the school and resume operations.
In 1957, Nanyang Girls' High School was chosen for the NJH Face Aided School Scheme. Subsequently, Nanyang Kindergarten began operating independently in 1960 as the Government-Aided School Scheme excluded the school's Kindergarten section.
Sien retired in 1967 after 40 years. She is a well-remembered Principal today. Chua Liang became Principal in 1977.
1978 was a significant year as the Primary Section gained autonomy, and Nanyang Primary School was formed. It is still affiliated to Nanyang Girls' High School.
In 1979, Nanyang Girls' High School became a Special Assistance Plan school, hence English and Chinese were offered as first language subjects to her students. The school was the first to implement the Art Elective Programme (AEP) for artistically proficient students in 1984. The school's AEP cohort continues to thrive today.
Nanyang Girls' High School became an Independent School in 1993. Mdm Chua Liang retired in 1995 and was succeeded by Mrs Ng-Gan Lay Choo, a Nanyang alumnus.
The School became a Gifted Education Programme Centre in 1998.
Nanyang Girls' High School moved to a new campus at Linden Drive on 6 June 1999. The school's late Chairperson, the then First Lady, Ong Teng Cheong officiated the ceremony. Nanyang Girls' Boarding School on Linden Drive began operating in December.
Ng-Gan left Nanyang Girls' High School to lead Yishun Junior College in December 2001 and was replaced by Mak Lai Ying.
In 2004, the school began the Integrated Programme in partnership with Hwa Chong Institution, to enable academically able students to bypass their O-level exams and take a 6 year course. This will comprise of project work and a broad-based education, eventually leading to the A-level exams.
In 2006 Mak left the school for an overseas appointment and was replaced by Yap Wah Choo.
[edit] Uniform
NYGH's uniform is unique and easily recognized in Singapore. It comprises a white sleeveless cotton blouse with small slits at the side edges of the uniform, a knee-length accordion-pleated cotton skirt. Girls usually choose to wear shorts underneath. NYGH socks must be worn with plain white shoes. Nametags with different colours for each level must also be worn with the uniform. For student leaders like Peer Support Leaders and Board of Monitresses, a gold name tag must be worn. Student councilors wear a modificated blouse, with collars and sleeves, complete with a gold nametag.
[edit] Affiliation
Nanyang Girls' High School is affiliated with Hwa Chong Institution, consisting of the former Hwa Chong Junior College and The Chinese High School and the two schools frequently conduct joint programmes and activities.
Additionally, it is affiliated with Nanyang Primary School and Nanyang Kindergarten, and is part of the Nanyang Family of schools.
[edit] Co-curricular activities
Nanyang Girls' High School has a wide variety of CCAs (totalling thirty three) available for the students. The activities consist of sports, performing arts, clubs and societies and uniformed groups.
The school has done very well over the past years, repeatedly clinching sports championships in inter-school competitions. The school also excels in performing arts.
[edit] School facilities
The campus at 2 Linden Drive (off Dunearn Road) has an area of 36,400 square metres and can accommodate about 1700 students. It is divided into nine blocks.
There are special project rooms for all academic subjects. The special rooms are equipped with a computer connected to the internet as well as a LCD projector. All CCA groups have their own rooms,except a few performing arts CCAs like Choir and Guzheng, which use the music rooms. The new campus is fully networked with broadband internet access.
There is a dance studio, a sculpture and ceramics studio, a kiln as well as a dark room. The CCA Centre boasts a gymnasium, a gallery and a rock climbing wall. There is also an indoor basketball court.
Besides these, the campus has an auditorium, 2 lecture theatres, 4 computer laboratories (PC), an iMAC laboratory and a 3 storey library (with computers in the third level). Each classroom is equipped with at least 1 networked computers (with access to the internet), LCD projector and an OHP. Newly added facilities include 2 life sciences labs, a new music technology lab, and a new music studio, in addition to the current lot(more than 10). The library has recently undergone a revamp, with a new catalogue system implemented.
The boarding school is open to girls, and is the first of its kind in Singapore, that can accommodate 500 students. It provides an opportunity for students, both from Nanyang and from other schools, to experience the life of a boarder.
[edit] Siew May auditorium
A purpose-built theatre provides the school and community with a first rate venue for performances of all kinds. With a seating capacity of almost 500 and state-of-the-art equipment, the Auditorium is available for rental throughout the year.
Seating Capacity
- Total: 490
- Circle Seats: 121
- Stall Seats: 369
[edit] Student Activity Centre
The Student Activity Centre (SAC) was the latest project undertaken by the Nanyang Student Council, together with Nanyang teachers in 2002 after the idea came from a senior student via the Pupil Suggestion Scheme (PSS). The Parent Support Group then entered the scene in 2003. The Student Activity Center (SAC), which had an official unveiling on August 16, 2004, is now a conducive place for students to hang out at after school.
After the idea was mooted by the Student Council, the Principal, Madam Mak brought up the idea to the Parent Support Group for their expertise in various areas. Seeing the importance of such a project, parent volunteers in the Ad Hoc committee were given the responsibility to work with the teachers and student leaders to help the SAC become a reality.
In the SAC itself, there is a mess room which can be split into private areas by use of cushion partitions, music areas partitioned off into individual cubicles, and a video lounge for students to enjoy movies. CCAs are also able to make use of the outdoor activity area to hold small events. Young entrepreneurs may also be able to rent the spaces to set up their business ventures.
[edit] Nanyang Girls' Boarding School
The Nanyang Girls' Boarding School has been providing boarders with a home away from home since 2000. The boarders enjoy a conducive study environment in the serenity of the Linden Drive residential district. They participate in a range of activities such as formal dinners, enrichment, performances and sports. They also benefit from cultural exchange with boarders from countries like Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, appreciating the diversity around them.
The boarders are independent and self-disciplined; they learn how to relate and communicate with others in a communal setting. They embark on a journey in personal growth, filled with fond memories and enriched by friendships forged.
The school is able to house a maximum of 494 boarders in 190 rooms comprising 2-4 bedded units, air-con and non-air-con. Services include 24-hour security, meals and laundry.
Facilities in the boarding school include four music rooms, garden, boarders' room, sports courts, dining hall, function room, student lounge, pantry, computer room and three study halls.
