Manjusri Secondary School

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Manjusri Secondary School
文殊中学
Knowledge, Conduct, Benevolence, Aspiration (智行慈愿)
Location
20, Ubi Avenue 1, Singapore 408940,
Information
Type Government-aided
Established 1982
Session Single session
School code 7307
Principal Mr Low Chun Meng
Enrolment approx. 1,200
Colour(s) Maroon, light blue
Website School website

Manjusri Secondary School is a Buddhist secondary school located at Ubi Avenue 1, Singapore.

School Information and History

Its Current Principal is Mr Low Chun Meng and it's Vice-Principals are Ms Lim Lin Lin and Mdm Grace Phua Yin Lin.

The school was set up by the Singapore Buddhist Federation in 1982, in the school's old campus, located in Sims Drive, the Kallang area of Singapore. In 2009, the school moved to a new campus which was officially opened on 22 April 2010. The move allowed the school to share resources with it's affiliated primary school, Maha Bodhi School.

The new school campus contains three blocks, namely the Teaching Block, the Special Technical Block as well as the Co-Curricular Activities Block. The Teaching Block, which consists a total of 5 levels, contains all the classrooms of the school. Also found in the teaching block is the school's General Office, Staff Room and the School Hall on levels 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The Special Technical Block, or often shortened to the "Special Block" is where the many laboratories of the school is located. Such laboratories includes the different Science Labs and the Computer Labs. The Design and Technology studios can also be found in the Special Block, widely spread out across the first level. The Co-Curricular Activities block, or "CCA Block" for short, is home to the rooms of mostly the uniformed-grouped Co-Curriculum Activities (CCA) of the school. These includes the NPCC Room, NCC Room, Girl Guides Room, as well as the Scouts Room and den.

The school also has a "learning street", on ground level in between the Teaching and Special blocks. Previously containing many science-related equipments, Manjusri's learning street is now down to just a few items, including the Pond where much aquatic life can be found.

The school celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2012. The annual school anniversary concert was held in April 2012 at the LASALLE College of the Arts in conjunction of the school's 30th Anniversary. In November, the school organised a Home-Coming dinner to wrap up it's 30th anniversary, where Mr Heng Swee Keat, the Minister of Education was invited as the Guest-Of-Honour. Alumni, Teachers past and present, as well as current students were invited to this event. [1]

School Identity

School Motto and Core Value

智 (Wisdom), 行 (Conduct), 慈 (Benevolence), 愿 (Aspiration)

School Crest

Manjusri Secondary School logo.png The school badge has an oriental design, which consists of the letter M, standing out in bold maroon with a graceful lotus resting on it.

A thin border of pale-red defines the badge, giving it added character and uniqueness. The letter M represents "Manjusri", the name of the school. The white lotus is symbolic of the school's aim and ideal to instil in our pupils purity of thought and exemplary behavior through Buddhism. Maroon signifies brotherhood, warmth and sincerity while pale-red denotes youthfulness and vitality.

School Mission

Nurturing Manjusrians who are anchored in values whilst global in perspective.

School Vision

Passionate Learners, Compassionate Leaders

School Song

The school song is sung every day during the school's morning assembly, after the singing of the National Anthem Majulah Singapura as well the recitation of the Singapore National Pledge. The school song is sung in chinese.

Lyrics:

文殊师利，智慧之光，

闪耀在青年，学生的胸膛，

远离贪嗔痴，树立道德风范，

指引学生向前方，

启大慈悲，普渡众生，

挥智慧剑，破除迷障，

只等待雄狮奋起吼声震荡，

佛陀真理放光芒。

The lyrics, when translated to English has the following meaning:

Bodhisattva Manjusri, the Light of Wisdom.

Glowing in our hearts and illuminating our minds.

Free us from greed, anger and ignorance

As we strive for exemplary conduct.

Forward we move with our heads held high.

With great loving kindness and compassion,

We help all sentient beings.

With wisdom,

We overcome all delusions.

The Truth of the Dharma,

The teachings of the Buddha,

Forever shining far and bright.

Notable alumni

External links

References

  1. ↑ Chia, Stacey (November 23, 2012) Manjusri Secondary celebrates 30th anniversary. The Straits Times.
  2. ↑ Goh Qiu Bin on Singapore National Olympic Council website

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