Kong Hwa School
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Kong Hwa School (also known as KHS) is a Special Assistance Plan (SAP) primary school offering fully bilingual primary education in Singapore
. The school was founded by Tan Lark Sye
at 1953.
Kong Hwa School is one of the five affiliated schools under Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan
. The School Motto is "Sincerity and Perseverance". This motto conveys to the pupils that uprightness and trustworthiness; steadfastness and diligence are virtues to be admired and emulated. The school is undergoing Programme for Rebuilding and IMproving Existing schools
(PRIME) currently.
Kong Hwa School opened its doors and began providing education to children in the suburban area.
1957
In April 1957, the school accepted the government full grants-in-aid.
1960
At the end of 1960, Hokkien Huay Kuan bought over sixty thousand square feet of land at a cost of $90,000 to construct a secondary school wing. When Nan Chiau Girls' High was reconstructed on site, its students were housed in the new Kong Hwa Wing.
When the rebuilding of Nan Chiau Girls' High school was completed, Hokkien Huay Kuan and Chung Cheng High School committee members met and came to an agreement that the Kong Hwa Wing be exchanged for Kim Yan Road Chung Cheng Branch School.
1963
Kong Hwa continued its growth as it moved into its 10th year. At its peak, there were 60 classes, 5 Kindergarten classes, 80 teaching staff and the student population stood at 2,600.
1992
To facilitate the rebuilding of the new school building, Kong Hwa School was temporarily housed at 610 Aljunied Road, the former Aljunied School building.
1996
Topping up ceremony for the reconstruction of Kong Hwa School building was officiated by Mr Wee Cho Yaw, Chairman of Hokkien Huay Kuan.
Moving back ceremony - Guests, pupils, parents and Kong Hwa School's Alumni members witnessed a very solemn but symbolic moment on the morning of 26 October 1996, held at Kong Hwa Aljunied and Kong Hwa Guillemard.
1997
The new building, costing $14 million was completed at the end of 1997.
1998
The Opening Ceremony was officiated by RADM Teo Chee Hean, the Minister for Education at that time.
The colourful background symbolises the radiance of the burning torch which reflects the school's pursuit for academic excellence.
' International Competitions, and the Singapore Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools.
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. The school was founded by Tan Lark Sye
Tan Lark Sye
Tan Lark Sye was a prominent Singaporese Hoklo businessman and philanthropist.Born to a poor family, at the age of 18 Tan migrated to Singapore....
at 1953.
Kong Hwa School is one of the five affiliated schools under Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan
Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan
Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan is a cultural and educational foundation. It was established in 1840 to promote education, social welfare and the preservation of the Chinese language and culture among immigrants of Chinese descent in Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia.-Educational...
. The School Motto is "Sincerity and Perseverance". This motto conveys to the pupils that uprightness and trustworthiness; steadfastness and diligence are virtues to be admired and emulated. The school is undergoing Programme for Rebuilding and IMproving Existing schools
Programme For Rebuilding and IMproving Existing schools
Programme for Rebuilding and IMproving Existing schools is a programme initiated by the Ministry of Education in 1999 to upgrade and rebuild school buildings in Singapore.-Flexible School Infrastructure :...
(PRIME) currently.
History
1953Kong Hwa School opened its doors and began providing education to children in the suburban area.
1957
In April 1957, the school accepted the government full grants-in-aid.
1960
At the end of 1960, Hokkien Huay Kuan bought over sixty thousand square feet of land at a cost of $90,000 to construct a secondary school wing. When Nan Chiau Girls' High was reconstructed on site, its students were housed in the new Kong Hwa Wing.
When the rebuilding of Nan Chiau Girls' High school was completed, Hokkien Huay Kuan and Chung Cheng High School committee members met and came to an agreement that the Kong Hwa Wing be exchanged for Kim Yan Road Chung Cheng Branch School.
1963
Kong Hwa continued its growth as it moved into its 10th year. At its peak, there were 60 classes, 5 Kindergarten classes, 80 teaching staff and the student population stood at 2,600.
1992
To facilitate the rebuilding of the new school building, Kong Hwa School was temporarily housed at 610 Aljunied Road, the former Aljunied School building.
1996
Topping up ceremony for the reconstruction of Kong Hwa School building was officiated by Mr Wee Cho Yaw, Chairman of Hokkien Huay Kuan.
Moving back ceremony - Guests, pupils, parents and Kong Hwa School's Alumni members witnessed a very solemn but symbolic moment on the morning of 26 October 1996, held at Kong Hwa Aljunied and Kong Hwa Guillemard.
1997
The new building, costing $14 million was completed at the end of 1997.
1998
The Opening Ceremony was officiated by RADM Teo Chee Hean, the Minister for Education at that time.
Crest
The two Chinese characters form the torch which symbolises "Flame of Knowledge".The colourful background symbolises the radiance of the burning torch which reflects the school's pursuit for academic excellence.
Uniform
The uniform is a blouse and an eight-pleated skirt for girls, and a shirt with khaki shorts for the boys. The prefects have a shirt with a red tie(with the Kong Hwa School crest on it).The P.E attire consist of a cotton shirt with the word "Kong Hwa" printed on the back of it and a pair of dark blue shorts(for girls) or brown shorts(for boys).Achievement
The school has been achieving awards in the University of New South WalesUniversity of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales , is a research-focused university based in Kensington, a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
' International Competitions, and the Singapore Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools.
Co-Curricular Activities
The school is well-known for her Chinese Orchestra, which has been achieving Gold with Honours in the Singapore Youth Festival.Contact Information
- School Code - 5168
- Office Tel - +65 63421195
- Staff Room - +65 63421192
- Fax - +65 63421120