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The school went through a phase of continuous shifting in its premises in the 1980s as it sought to look for a permanent place. It was located at Gentle Road, Bishan Street 12, Bright Hill Drive at various times and is now at its permanent home in [[Bishan]] Street 22. |
The school went through a phase of continuous shifting in its premises in the 1980s as it sought to look for a permanent place. It was located at Gentle Road, Bishan Street 12, Bright Hill Drive at various times and is now at its permanent home in [[Bishan]] Street 22. |
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Three of the key figures driving the school's progress today are |
Three of the key figures driving the school's progress today are the ex-Vice Principal, Mr Wilbur Wong and Principal Mr [[Lee Hak Boon]]. |
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Under their leadership, Catholic High was transformed. The annual school ranking saw Catholic High improve by a significant margin. Mr Lee is known to be aggressive in pushing for school initiatives and new programmes. |
Under their leadership, Catholic High was transformed. The annual school ranking saw Catholic High improve by a significant margin. Mr Lee is known to be aggressive in pushing for school initiatives and new programmes. |
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In 2005, Catholic High was ranked the #7 school in Singapore, up from #18 in 2 years. |
In [[2005]], Catholic High was ranked the #7 school in Singapore, up from #18 in 2 years. |
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In 2005, Catholic High will also host the [[United Nations]] Peace Monument for Asia. |
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==Aims== |
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Revision as of 07:05, 24 August 2005
- This is about Catholic High School (Singapore). For other schools, see Catholic High School (disambiguation).
Catholic High School (公教中学) is a premier boys' school in Singapore offering primary and secondary education. The school was founded in 1935 by Rev. Fr. Edward Becheras on the philosophy of producing effectively bilingual scholars who are fluent in both English and Chinese.
Overview
Catholic High is a government-aided, Special Assistance Plan (SAP) and autonomous school. The primary section offers the Gifted Education Programme.
The school went through a phase of continuous shifting in its premises in the 1980s as it sought to look for a permanent place. It was located at Gentle Road, Bishan Street 12, Bright Hill Drive at various times and is now at its permanent home in Bishan Street 22.
Three of the key figures driving the school's progress today are the ex-Vice Principal, Mr Wilbur Wong and Principal Mr Lee Hak Boon.
Under their leadership, Catholic High was transformed. The annual school ranking saw Catholic High improve by a significant margin. Mr Lee is known to be aggressive in pushing for school initiatives and new programmes.
In 2005, Catholic High was ranked the #7 school in Singapore, up from #18 in 2 years.
In 2005, Catholic High will also host the United Nations Peace Monument for Asia.
Aims
Catholic High aims to create gentlemen who are bilingual scholars of high integrity and robust character who are passionate about life, learning and service to others.
Notable alumni
- Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Singapore
- Mr Lim Swee Say, Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for National Development of Singapore
- Mr Chan Soo Sen, Minister of State, Ministry of Education of Singapore
- Mr Lee Hsien Yang, President and CEO of Singapore Telecommunications
- Dr Su Guanning, President of Nanyang Technological University
- Dr Tan Chin Tiong, Provost of the Singapore Management University
School Vision
公教学生是个具有高尚情操，坚韧个性，同时热爱生活，热爱学习，并且愿为人群服务的双语学者与彬彬君子。
The Catholic High Student is a gentleman and bilingual scholar of high integrity and robust character who is passionate about life, learning and service to others.