SMK Kuching High

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SMK Kuching High
Motto
 Justice, Perseverance, Honesty, Simplicity
Established
 1916
School Type
 Public secondary Co-Ed
Session
 Double
Principal
 Mr Thomas Lau Ing Ngan
Enrollment
 1764 students (2007)
Location
 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
District
 Kuching
Black, Yellow, Red
Homepage
 http://www.kuchinghigh.cdc.net.my/
Ministry of Education (Malaysia) Ministry of Education
Flag of Malaysia Malaysia

Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tinggi Kuching, SMK Kuching High or KHS (古晋高级国民型中学 ) is a public secondary school located in Jalan Mathie, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

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[edit] History

[edit] Background of establishment and the name of SMK Kuching High School

SMK Kuching High was formerly known as Min Teck Junior Middle School when it was officially established in 1916, at Jalan Batu, Kuching. The self-funded school, which was initiated by Kuching Teochew Association, offered secondary vernacular education to Chinese children.

Min Teck Junior Middle School was the oldest Chinese middle school in Kuching after Chung Hua Middle School No.1.

In 1936, it was relocated to Jalan Mathie. The new premise was constructed on a hill near the historical Tua Pek Kong temple.

During 1941, this school was closed due to the Japanese Occupation in Sarawak. After British regained control in 1946, the school was reopened and named Chung Hua Middle School. It was under the administration of a board of management consisting of 13 main associations in Kuching. During that time, it was the sole Chinese secondary school opened after the invasion.

In 1958, this school was called Chung Hua Middle School No. 2.

After Sarawak joined the Malaya Federation with Sabah and Singapore to form Malaysia, Sarawak Education Ministry introduced an agenda to change all vernacular schools into national schools in ten years, under the Malaysia Independence Agreement. However, the offer to become a national school was rejected by the board of management.

As it was only afforded by the Chinese community, the school faced funding problems. Under the efforts of the students’ parents, the school was returned under the shelter of Kuching Teochew Association. Chung Hua Middle School No. 2 then became a semi-funded public school in 1963 to make ends meet and was renamed SMB Kuching High.

In 2002, the name was change to SMK Kuching High.

[edit] Early premises

When firstly constructed, the structure of SMK Kucihgn high was a few wooden building. The amenities included administration office, teacher’s room, science laboratories, a library, two basketball courts, one badminton court and a store room. Other than the one-floor Block 2, there was five blocks of two-floor premises, used as classrooms.

[edit] Block 2

In 1977, the classrooms were not enough to accommodate the increasing students. Block 2 was rebuilt into a two-storey. The store room was replaced by a three-storey concrete premise for science laboratories and for rooms for uniform groups.

[edit] Block 6

In 1988, a newly-constructed four-storey concrete premise, which was built on the basketball court, became Block 6. All the rooms were used as classrooms except the ground floor which was the canteen.

[edit] Block 7

In 1990, another four-storey concrete premise replaced the old Block 6 for Block 7. The first and second floors became classrooms, while the third-floor was purposed as senior science laboratories. Co-curricular activities would be carried out at the ground floor.

[edit] School hall, garden and a new shelter

In 2000, the school hall was formed on the badminton/ tennis court. A roof aligning Block 6 and Block 7 was constructed. A garden was created on the free land between Block 1 and Block 3.

[edit] Computer lab and other facilities

In 2001, a computer laboratory, worth RM 250, 000, was formed with donations from the Jog-a-ton. At the end of 2002, a cooperation room and a small auditorium, which could accommodate 100 students, were built. One of the old classrooms was changed into the counseling room.

[edit] Missing Block 4 and Block 5

In 1996, Block 4 and Block 5 were destructed to build a three-storey concrete premise, which will accommodate the hall, mini cinema, library and Kemahiran Hidup room. However the scheme did not pass the local government bureaucracy, as it was a reserved land.

[edit] Other physical development

In 2007, the hall was renovated into a multi-purposed hall, used for sports, co-curricular activities, assemblies and talks.

[edit] Academic achievements

SMK Kuching High’ academic performance is one of the most promising in Kuching. It received the Most Promising School Award (state level) in 2002 and the Chief Minister Excellent School Award in 2003.

[edit] Extracurricular achievements

SMK Kuching High hosts various types of uniformed groups, clubs and society for students to cherish their school life.


[edit] 5th Kuching City Scout Group(SMK Kuching High)

05th Kuching City Scout Group(SMK Kuching High) is one of the best uniform units in the school since 1963. 05th Kuching Scout is now with 150 members, consist of junior, senior and rover crew sections. Scout Band was formed under the Scout group as a supplement to the Scout activities. This band is the first Scout band in the state. Since the formed of the group, 05th Kuching is now with 33 King Scouts which is also the highest total within the Sarawak State. 05th Kuching City Scout Group defending champion for the Lucas Chin Camping Standard Challenge Throphy and Kuching City Scout Jobweek for years.

[edit] Red Crescent Youth Unit

SMK Kuching High Red Cresent Youth Unit (KHSRC) is a popular uniform group among the students. It has been awarded as the Best Annual Report and Best Flag Dag Collector for several times, during the Annual General Meeting of Malaysia Red Crescent Society of Kuching district. It has also been awarded the Best Youth Unit in Kuching 13 years in a row since 1994.

In State level, during the Red Crescent Volunteers Recognition Night, it was the Best Youth Unit for several years. Its teacher advisors and leaders were frequently given recognitions, like the Best Youth Leader Award, Silver Award, Bronze Award and Merit Awards.

KHSRC has also organized charitable activities, like making donations to the old folks home, holding celebration in the children’s home during Chinese New Year, blood donation campaigns and sending members to special events to provide first aid duties.Its members have also organized and participated in various levels of camps and competition. Representatives are occasionally sent to join International Youth Exchange Program in random countries.

[edit] St. John Ambulance

SMK Kuching High St. John Ambulance carries the motto ‘Pro Utilitate Hominum’ (Service for Humanitarian). It has been producing members with elite skills in First Aid and Nursing. It has represented Sarawak and has won the National First Aid and Nursing Competition for many times. It is also a top Flag Day collector and first aid provider in special occasions.

[edit] School Anthem

We are students of Kuching High
We are builders of Malysia
Glory to our Kuching High
Glory to our country
Be sound in knowledge
Be kind in nature
We are students of the school
Be healthy in mind
Be healthy in body
We are citizen of Malaysia
Glory to our Kuching High
Glory to our country

[edit] Student’s Pledge

Maka kami
Pelajar-pelajar SMK Kuching High
Dengan ini berikrar
Akan berusaha bersungguh-sungguh
Menjadi pelajar yang berdisiplin
Mengamalkan nilai-nilai murni
Dan berbudaya cemerlang
Dalam merealisasikan wawasan Negara
Kami bersedia
Menghadapi cabaran serta bersedia
Menerima teguran dan bimbingan
Untuk meningkatkan prestasi akademik
Dan kokurikulum sekolah kita
Kami juga berjanji akan sentiasa
Menjaga dan mengharumkan
Nama baik sekolah
Sekolah saya yang tercinta
Kita boleh! Kuching High boleh!
Kita boleh! Kuching High boleh!
Kita boleh! Kuching High boleh!

[edit] Contextual translation:

We
Students of SMK Kuching High
Promise
Will work hard
Be disciplined students
Carry on moral values
And excellent culture
In realizing the nation’s Vision
We are prepared
To face challenges and are prepared
To accept advices and guidance
To raise the academic
And co-curricular performance of our school
We also promise to always
Take care of
The name of our school
My beloved school
We can! Kuching High can!
We can! Kuching High can!
We can! Kuching High can!

[edit] Principals

1. Mr Hsu Yaw Tang (01/01/1963 – 13/12/1967)
2. Mr Wang Chung Lin (01/01/1968 – 01/05/1969)
3. Mr D.G. H Dilts (01/05/1969 – 31/12/1969)
4. Mr Quentin Hsu Kuang Tai (01/01/1970 – 31/12/1972)
5. Mr Michael Chang Yit Yong (01/01/1973 – 13/12/1975)
6. Mr Cheong Poh Kok (01/01/1978 – 15/06/1981)
7. Mr William Ng Kim Sen (16/06/1981 – 16/12/1986)
8. Mr Wong Mee King (16/06/1981 – 16/12/1986)
9. Mr Fong Chee Hung (01/01/1987 – 26/03/1993)
10. Mr Samuel Tan Yan Pheng (01/07/1993 – 14/01/1996)
11. Mr Michael Chang Yit Yong (16/01/1996 – 10/03/1997)
12. Mr Wong Chang Chung (01/06/1997 – 12/11/1998)
13. Mr Bong Muk Shin (24/12/1998 – 17/11/2005)
14. Mr Thomas Lau Ing Ngan (18/11/2005 – now)

[edit] Alumni

The Alumni or the Ex-Highian Association was formed in 1972. Meetings are held at the Teochew Association's Office at Jalan Mathies, Kuching. There is usually one meeting every month. Each year there are between 8 to 10 committee meetings. Its chairman is Mr. Wilson Tan Swee Kwang.

The contact info is:
Address: No. 30 J-K, Tabuan Road, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak.
Tel : 082- 242457 Fax : 082- 423508
E-Mail : ptk@tm.net.my

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