King Edward VII School (Taiping)
| King Edward VII School | |
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| Address | |
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Jalan Muzium Hulu, 34000 Taiping, Perak Malaysia | |
| Information | |
| Type | Government-Aided Boarding all-boys secondary school |
| Motto | Magni Nominis Umbra |
| Established | July 1883 |
| School district | Larut Matang & Selama |
| Grades | 1-6 |
| Enrollment | 1340 (FY 2012) |
| Colour(s) | Red and Black |
| Officiated by | H.R.H. Sultan Idris Shah |
| Principal | Abdul Aziz b Samshuddin |
| Employees | 83 teachers and 15 general staff |
| Abbreviation | KE7 |
| Website |
smkevii |
King Edward VII School (Malay: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan King Edward VII) is a secondary school for boys (and girls for Sixth Form) and is one of the oldest schools in Taiping, Perak. The school is widely known as by its initial "KE7" and the students of SMK King Edward VII are called Edwardians or Tigers for students and Old Edwardians for former students.[1] It was formerly known as the Central School, and is located at Jalan Muzium Hulu, Taiping.
History
The history of King Edward VII School, Taiping, goes back to July 1883, when the Central School was opened. The selected site was the small area of land on which the present Nurses' Hostel stands.
The school began in a very small way, and in 1885, a gymnasium was added. In 1849, according to the report of Mr. Greene, the First Headmaster, physical drill with music received due attention. The lads were also gradually being initiated into the mysteries of football and cricket.
The spotlight now turns on the outstanding personality of this period of the history of the school. Roger Francis Stainer, B.A (London); Headmaster of Central School and later of King Edward VII School from 1900 to 1922. He was a great leader, a fine sportsman and a capable organiser. The greatest obstacle he had to face was lack of qualified staff. There was no formal training classes in those days, and so he set out to train his own staff. He infused into the handful of young men before him his own spirit. Still living to day a handful of the old brigade seasoned in years, but ever young with fresh memories of the arduous past.
Magni Nominis Umbra is the motto chosen by R.F. Stainer for the school. As time progressed, infrastructure became inadequate, the enrolment of students increased by leaps and bounds. First, a large shed was built of jungle rollers and cheap timber was created in the already crowded school.
The demand for education had exceeded all expectations; obviously, a new building on anew site was necessary. The site selected was the land on which the Railway Station, probably the first of its kind in Malaya, had stood.Mr. R.F. Stainer, headmaster of both the Central School Educational Centre has proposed names changed to King Edward VII School in conjunction with the coronation of King Edward VII, who ascended the throne of England in 1901. The color red and black colors of the flag was elected to the school. Red symbolizes courage and pride, black symbolizes the unity of the whole.
King Edward VII School inaugurated by Y.T.M. Sultan of Perak in 1905 in which the number of students at the time was 434 people.
In the area of the game, shown excellent performance in the field of football, cricket, gymnastics, and sports. Army cadet force was also established in 1919 by Mr. Stainer as a Commanding Officer. In 1922 birth Scout Troop known as the 'Second Taiping' under the leadership of Mr. D.G. Doral and En. Surjan Singh.
Mr. TJ Thomas has introduced the game of rugby in this school in 1923. In rugby match between Malay-language school for the first time in 1923, King Edward VII School, easily beating the Penang Free School.
At the time of the Japanese occupation, no ongoing schooling at King Edward VII School because the Japanese use this school as the headquarters 'Malayan Kompeitai' and school field game has become a place for farming.
On October 1, schooling linked with a ride in the afternoon St. School George's Institution. On January 14, 1946, then the students back to the school of origin under the auspices of Captain CR Holliday. At that time, the number of students has increased to 1004 people and operates schools in four unit buildings.
Low class conducted in the building on the street Trump, Elementary class in 'Sheffield Hostel' in Jalan Museum and Old Boys Hostel in Station Road. The middle class is placed in the main building which is near Taiping Rest House.
In 1951, in addition to science laboratories, there is room for Geography, History and Lukisan.Kelas 6 levels starting in 1954 and that is when the girls first set foot into this school.
In 1958, occurred the separation of classes because of the number of primary and secondary students too many.
Low class is divided into two, namely 'Primary One and Two' which is placed in the main building in Station Road and Middle Class in block Shieffield, 'Former Infant Department,' and in the new blocks were erected along Brunt.
Form 1960 Class A Malay medium was started.
1965-For the first time, Malay medium students sitting for the SPM.
Form 1969-Grades 6 Introduction Indonesia began. King Edward VII School is the only school in the peninsula that has both Malay and English medium
Since 1961, the game of rugby was in the golden age is still preserved to this day. Cross-country team has not been killed since 1965, where the team had a three-time winner of the Open Road Relay ", organized by Universiti Malaya. Cricket team has also won 'Cup Dragon', and become champions Perak.
Principals in the 1950s and 1960s such as JEM Ambrose, EH Bromley, saw.v. Hobson, J.A. McCumiskey and Bion Dury has tried to maintain the brilliance of King Edward VII School in academics and sports.
From 1964 to 1982, the school principal is Long Heng Hua who is the longest serving principal of this school.
In those years, the school continues to demonstrate excellence in academics and sports, especially hockey and gymnastics. In 1978, some gymnasts have been selected to represent the country in the SEA Games.
In 1988, SMKE school team made history when it first became a champion for the State of Perak for three games of Football, Hockey and Rugby.
1989 - Building additional features four classrooms were created Life Skills Workshop 1990 - Various physical facilities have been added including Computer Room, Anti Store Fire, covered walkways, Renovations Teachers and other
1998 - Engineering Workshop completions for Form 4 students cover painting and the new Engineering Technology SMKE introduced in that year.
1998 - SMKE be Johan Rugby and Football for schools Premier Perak.
1999 - SMKE has been selected as one of from 90 schools Smart.[2]
Background
School Emblem
Tiger Traits and Spirits
The early administrators of King Edward VII School had the foresight to use the tiger as the school emblem. The tiger symbolises masculinity, virility and strength. Obvious traits include courage, enthusiasm, boldness, optimism, fun-loving and energy. The tiger spirit is encapsulated in a series of well used phrases. A pertinent phrase is the school motto "Magni Nominis Umbra" - under the shadow of a great name.
School Motto
"Magni Nominis Umbra" - Under the shadow of a Great Name. Contrary to many conceptions, a "Great Name" does not refer to Edward VII, the King. A "Great Name" refers to the school; King Edward VII School of Taiping. The rally point for Tigers is The School! The Tiger Spirit embodies the loyalty and devotion to the school (and therefore to fellow Tigers) and the compunction to uphold the “good name” of the School. A hint of this can be found in the lyrics of the school song, “…King Edward VII School we hail thee, you’ll be Greater Than Before…”
School Vision
" To be a Scholar , Sportsman and a Gentleman "
This motto had always represented the students in King Edward VII's prestigious school since the day it had been implement by R.F. Stainer in 1905.
School Song
King Edward’s will live forever
As long as the Taiping Hills stand
King Edward’s will shine forever
For the glory of this land
In this year of our victory
We are proud of the days of yore
King Edward VII School we hail thee
You’ll be greater than before
King Edward VII School we hail thee
You’ll be greater than before
The Tigers roar loud and full
Magni Nominis Umbra
The motto of our great school
Magni Nominis Umbra
Edwardians old and young tigers
Let’s unite in a song of glee
King Edward VII School forever
In Malaysia of the free
King Edward VII School forever
In Malaysia of the free
Houses
There are five sport houses in King Edward VII School. The sports houses compete against each other on sports day. The houses are:
- Kier, green
- King, yellow
- Raffles, red
- Watson, purple
- Parr, brown
Malaysian SMART School
The SMART school was one of the seven flagship application of the Multimedia Super Corridor. The school was awarded SMART school status in 2006.
Northern Corridor Implementation Authority
In June 2014, the school was chosen as a key partner by the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority to introduce industrial based skills to students. The implementation was introduced by the NCIA chief executive officer, Datuk Redza Rafiq Abdul Razak during the 47th Old Edwardian annual dinner.[3]
Rugby History
Rugby is the main sport activities and in the interests of school early inception to the present.
Starting in 1923, introduced by TJ Thomas, principal at the time. Name of the school team became known as the Tigers in 1933. The success of the first school rugby team beat Penang Free School and continue to get the title and was the team's first school in Malaya and got his first victory rugby match between the schools, which is also the first game . However, the names of players in school at that time unknown.
While between 1954 and 1961, the Tigers have arranged a friendly match with opponents from around Johor to Singapore, the success of the school team once again, beating all opponents and become the champion. Win this friendly match has been made Tigers earned the title of Kings of Rugby. However, this is not just a victory just once.
For 1978, the school team has been selected by Malaysia as a representative for Rugby Tournament ASEAN Inter-school in Hatyai, Thailand, and third place. Victory and success after that, making Tigers held the title as winner of the Rugby Silver, District Champion (1979), Taiping Cup Champion (1979), winner of the North Zone Malaysia (1979), and winner of the Inter-School Rugby Tournament (1979) - beat Royal Military College with points 22-3. Success with the Tigers also won the Silver Cup (1983-1985, 1987-1989 and 1996-1998). During the Royal Selangor Cup match, Tigers won fourth place at the national level (1987 and 1998).
Tiger is also a choice of Perak, when 14 players selected to represent the state schools in 1996 by defeating the team of Negeri Sembilan and give the state as a champion. In 2000, the success of the Tigers is a MSSPK champion, finished second in the competition Perdanan Silver Zone and be among the teams in the semi-finals in the National Premier Cup.
Among the great competition Tigers ever given is from the Malay College Kuala Kangsar, Royal Military College, Penang Free School, and College of Sultan Abdul Hamid.
List of Principals
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1899-1905 | C. Greene (CENTRAL SCHOOL, TAIPING) |
| 1905-1921 | R. F. Stainer (King Edward VII School) |
| 1913 | E. Foster Lee (Acting) |
| 1918 | J. A. Roberts (Acting) |
| 1921-1922 | J. M. Moade (Acting) |
| 1922-1927 | D. W. MC Leod |
| 1927-1928 | C. G. Coleman |
| 1928 - 1929 | J.Bain |
| 1929-1931 | D. R. Swaine |
| 1931-1939 | R. P. S. Walker |
| 1932-1933 | L. R. Wheeler (Acting) |
| 1934 | C. W. Bloomfield (Acting) |
| 1937 - 1938 | E. T. M. Lias |
| 1938 - 1939 | J. B. Neilson |
| 1939 - 1941 | F. C. Barraclough |
| 1941 | R. M. Young (Acting) |
| 1945 | E. A. Moissinac |
| 1946 | C. R. TOlliday |
| 1946 | F. J. A. Rawcliffe |
| 1946-1947 | F. G. Barraclough |
| 1947 - 1949 | J.D Joseph |
| 1949 | J. Young (Acting) |
| 1949 - 1950 | W. H. Wallace Little |
| 1950 | G. D. Muir (Acting) |
| 1950 - 1952 | D. H. Christie |
| 1952 - 1953 | N. Campbell |
| 1953 - 1956 | A. L. McCorkindale |
| 1956 | J. R. North (Acting) |
| 1957 | Yeoh Teng Khoo (Acting) |
| 1957 - 1958 | J. E. B. Ambrose |
| 1959 - 1960 | W. V. Hobson |
| 1960 | N. S. R. Bickers (Acting) |
| 1960 - 1962 | W. V. Hobson |
| 1962 - 1963 | J. A. McCumisky |
| 1961 | Bion Dury (Acting) |
| 1963 - 1985 | Long Heng Hua |
| 1982 | V. Ravinder Singh (Acting) |
| 1983 - 1986 | Ismail Sajad B Sajad |
| 1986 - 1991 | Abdul Moein Skymar B Abdul Wahab |
| 1991 - 1992 | Haji Azidin B Mahmud |
| 1992 - 1994 | Haji Samsudin b Abdul Hamid |
| 1994 - 1995 | Salleh B Mohammad Husein |
| 1995 - 2000 | Haji Ibrahim b Jusoh |
| 2000 - 2003 | Haji Serip Mohamad B Gulam Din |
| 2003 - 2004 | Mohd Arif B Ramli |
| 2004 - 2010 | Yahaya B Liman |
| 2010 - 2011 | Abdul Wahid B Nuruddin |
| 2011 - 2013 | Abdul Rahsib B Hussain |
| 2013 - current | Abdul Aziz B Samshuddin |
Notable Old Edwardians
- Tan Sri Dr Lim Swee Aun, former cabinet minister in Malaysia
- Tan Sri Ghazali Jawi, former Chief Minister of Perak
- Sultan Iskandar Shah, Sultan of Perak (1918 - 1938)
- Sultan Abdul Aziz, Sultan of Perak (1938 - 1948)
- Yusof Ishak, First President of Singapore
- Abdul Rahim Ishak, former cabinet minister in Singapore
- Tun Ling Liong Sik, former Chairman for Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), former Malaysian cabinet minister
- Abdul Mutalib B Mohamed Razak, Chairman of Media Prima Berhad.[4]
- Wan Mohd Zahid B Mohd Nordin, former Education Department Director General (1993 - 1997)
- Dato' Seri Dr. Abdul Shukor Abdullah, former Education Department Director General
- Jins Shamsudin,former FINAS Chairman
- M. Karathu , former Malaysian football team coach and national football player
- Dato' Haji Mohammed Kalam Azad, Brigadier General (Rtd)
- Dato Zulkifli Nordin, former MP for Kulim
- Chan Sek Keong, former Chief Justice of Singapore
- Dato' SK Devamany, current Perak State Legislative Assembly Speaker
- Prof Dato Dr. Joginder Singh, one of Malaya's first doctors and holds Fellowship in Radiology from United Kingdom[5][6]
- Uthaya Shankar SB, Malaysian author[7]
- Tan Sri Abdullah Ayub, former chief secretary to the government
- General Tan Sri Mohamed Ghazali Che Mat, former armed forces chief General (Rtd)
- Tan Sri Asiah Abu Samah, former director-general of education in Malaysia
- Tan Sri Dr Wan Zahid Nordin, former director-general of education in Malaysia
- Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Shukor Abdullah, former director-general of education in Malaysia
- Tan Sri Jamil Jan, former Proton chairman
- M. Dataya, former national athlete[8]
- Junaidah Aman, former national athlete
- Ahmad Nazri, former national football player
- Datuk Abdul Aziz Ismail, former national cricketer
- M. Sockalingam, former national hockey player
- Randhir Singh, former national hockey player
- Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Yatim, former champion national sharpshooter[9]
- Hakimi Ismail, triple jump event athlete and national record holder[10]
References
- ↑ "Old Edwardians celebrate their 46th annual reunion". The Star. The Star Publications. 13 July 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ↑ "Nostalgia for Old School Ways". The New Straits Times. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ↑ "NCIA picks Taiping school". 23 June 2014. Retrieved 2014-06-25.
- ↑ "Media Prima Bhd". Businessweek. Bloomberg. 6 June 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ↑ Abdul Rashid, Faridah (2012). Biography Of The Early Malay Doctors 1900-1957 Malaya And Singapore. Xlibiris Corporation. p. 143. ISBN 9781-4771-5995-8.
- ↑ "Medeguide". medeguide. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ↑ "Saya MPR dan DBP". The Malaysian Insider. The Malaysian Insider. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ↑ "The Straits Times, 20 July 1965, Page 17". NewspaperSG. The Straits Times. 20 July 1965. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ↑ "My parents my lifeline". The Star. The Star Publications. 3 January 2006. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ↑ "ATHLETICS: Hakimi on a mission". New Straits Times. New Straits Times. 13 February 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
