Catholic High School
 Catholic High School 公教中学 Sekolah Menengah Katolik கத்தோலிக்க உயர்நிலைப் பள்ளி | |
| Information | |
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| Opened | 1935 |
| Address | 9 Bishan Steet 22, Singapore 579767 |
| School Code | 7102 (O-Level Programme) 9131 (Integrated Programme) |
| Principal | Mr Poh Chun Leck |
| Vice Principals | Mr Tan Cher Hui Philip Mr Adrian Leow Mr Fong Kok Wai |
| Abbreviation | CHS |
| Vision | The Catholic High student is a Leader, Gentleman, and Bilingual Scholar of high integrity and robust character, who is passionate about life, learning and service to others (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领袖,双语学者,与彬彬君子) |
| Mission | To establish CHS as a school of distinction in innovative and challenging programmes, a forerunner in character building and a beacon for the mindset of excellence, firmly built upon the foundation of Christian values. |
| Motto | Care, Honesty, Service (亲爱, 忠诚, 敬业乐群) |
Catholic High School (also known as CHS or Cat High) is an all-boys Catholic school in Singapore. It has a primary section offering a six-year primary education and a secondary section offering the four-year GCE 'O' Level education. From 2013, the secondary section will also offer the six-year Integrated Programme. The school is a Special Assistance Plan school, as well as a Gifted Education Program centre. Catholic High School is affiliated to Catholic Junior College.
Catholic High School is notable for being the school selected by Lee Kuan Yew for his children, including current Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong.
School Song
| School Song 沈光辉 曲 梁厚祥 词 公教中学, 屹立星洲; |
History
Founded in 1935 by Rev. Fr. Edward Becheras, a French missionary, the school strives to nurture students who are fluent in both English and Chinese. The school has produced 20 President's Scholars and numerous recipients of other scholarships. Many of its alumni are leaders in the public and private sectors. It has also been ranked in the Band 1 tables of the Ministry of Education school academic rankings until such rankings were removed in 2012. In 2008, it was awarded the School Distinction Award under the MOE Master Plan of Awards, which recognizes high-achieving schools with exemplary processes and practices.
Uniforms
School Uniform
CHS school uniforms are for males only consisting of a White shirt consisting of buttons in the middle, it is paired with Green Bermudas (The Upper Secondary do not wear long pants unlike most Secondary Schools).
PE Uniform
CHS PE Uniform consist of their House T-Shirt and Blue PE Pants.
Houses
There are 4 Houses, Edward (Navy Blue), Joseph (Yellow), Noel (Green),and Phillipe (Red).
PSLE Cut-off Point
| PSLE Cut Off Point | Affliated | Not Affliated |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Programme | N/A | 6(M) - 8(M) |
| Posting Group 3 (Express) | 8(M) - 12 | 5 - 9(M) |
| Posting Group 2 (Normal Academic) | N/A | |
| Posting Group 1 (Normal Technical) | ||
HCL Grade: (D) = Distinction (M) = Merit (P) = Pass; The HCL grades of the first and last student admitted into SAP schools are reflected in parenthesis. If the first or last student did not take or pass HCL, no HCL grades will be shown.
Subjects Offered
- Additional Mathematics
- Art (O-Level & Integrated Programme)
- Appreciation of Chinese Culture
- Design & Technology
- English Language
- Exercise & Sports Science
- Food & Consumer Education
- Higher Mother Tongue (Higher Chinese Language)
- Higher Music
- Humanities (Geography, History, Social Studies)
- Mathematics
- Mother Tongue (Chinese Language)
- Music
- Literature (Literature in English, Literature in Chinese)
- Physical Education
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science)
Special Programmes
Programmes
- Integrated Programme
- Special Assistance Plan (SAP)
- School Based Gifted Education
Electives
- Music Elective Programme
- Bicultural Studies Programme
Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)
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Support for Special-Education Students
- Special Educations Needs Officer