Nan Chiau High School

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School History

Mr Tan Kah Kee founded Nan Chiau Teachers’ Training School in 1941. The school was then located on a plot of land on Kim Yam Road donated by Mr Lee Kong Chian. The following year, however, it stopped functioning due to the Japanese Occupation.

The school resumed operations after the war; in 1947, the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan (SHHK) converted Nan Chiau Teachers’ Training School into Nan Chiau Girls’ High School, with an ancillary primary school. The mission was to promote girls’ education in Singapore. To cope with the expanding enrolment, the SHHK contributed to the school’s expansion and rebuilding over the years.

On 8 March 1969, the opening of new premises was officiated by Mr Ong Pang Boon, then Minister for Education. In 1979, Nan Chiau Girls’ High School began functioning as a full school, with the primary and secondary sections sharing the same premises.

In 1980, like many other Chinese-medium schools, the school adopted English as its main medium of instruction. Keeping up with the times, a decision was made for the school to become co-educational. The first intake of boys was in 1984, and the school was accordingly renamed Nan Chiau High School.

Over the years, the school grew from strength to strength and the old premises became inadequate. In 2001, the primary and secondary sections were relocated to Sengkang as two separate schools. Nan Chiau High School has continued to develop students holistically and it was recognised as a Special Assistance Plan school in 2012.

In 2013, the school received the pinnacle School Distinction Award, which is a testimony to the school’s excellence in providing students an all-round educational experience. 2020 was another milestone year for Nan Chiau High school as the school was selected as a Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP-Sec) school to further support our school’s bilingual and bicultural education. We also added a new talent area, Bilingualism, for our Direct School Admission, as we continue to provide growth for promising students who demonstrate talent and ability towards performing arts, sports, visual arts and bilingualism.

Principals:
- Mr Yang Zhenli (1947–1950)
- Mdm Qiu Rentuan (1951–1960)
- Mdm Lin Fanglan (1961–1968)
- Mdm Kau Ah Suo (1969–1986)
- Mr Su Wei Cher (1989–1997)
- Mr Ng Lee Huat (1998–2004)
- Mr Yeo Kuerk Heng (2004)
- Mr Ong Kian Choon (2005–2010)
- Mr Tan Yee Kan (2011–2018)
- Ms Siau Fong Fui (2019–present)

Key Milestones


1941	Founding of Nan Chiau Teachers’ Training School by Mr Tan Kah Kee.
1947	Renamed as Nan Chiau Girls’ High School.
1969	Rebuilding of school and opening of new premises.
1979	Became a full school with primary and secondary sections.
1980	Adopted English as the medium of instruction.
1984	Became co-educational and was renamed as Nan Chiau High School.
2001	Relocation of primary and secondary sections to Sengkang as separate schools.
2012	Accorded Special Assistance Plan status.
2013	Accorded School Distinction Award, Best Practice Awards in Teaching and Learning, and Student All-round Development.
2015	Completion of school upgrading work by SHHK.
2020	Implementation of Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP-Sec).

School Motto

诚毅
Sincerity and Perseverance
Sincerity (诚) means honesty to self and others. Perseverance (毅) implies determination and tenacity in the pursuit of personal growth and academic success.

School Crest

The crest is represented by three interlocking rings, which symbolise the moral, physical and intellectual development of students. These are intrinsic to the quest for excellence in education. The red colour of the rings signifies a persevering spirit in the pursuit of a bright and promising future, as represented by the golden background. The heart shape in the centre of the overlapping rings symbolises care and concern for the total welfare of the students.

School Song

♫ Listen

热情在燃烧
歌声上云霄
我们同声赞美
可爱的南侨

时代在呼唤
警钟在猛敲
发扬中华文化
争取国家荣耀

亲爱的师友们
亲爱的同学们
我们携手迈进
向着那共同的目标

虚心的学习
不断的研讨
遵守诚毅校训
大家团结牢

时代在呼唤
警钟在猛敲
发扬中华文化
争取国家荣耀

亲爱的师友们
亲爱的同学们
我们携手迈进
向着那共同的目标

Our passion is burning,
Our songs are soaring,
Let us praise in a single voice,
Beloved Nan Chiau.
Reinvent ourselves,
Thrive in the dynamic era,
Promote the Chinese culture,
Seek glory for our nation.
Beloved teachers and friends,
Beloved schoolmates,
Let us put our hearts together,
To work towards our common goal.

Passion in learning,
Relentless in pursuing,
Uphold our school motto,
Sincerity and perseverance.
Reinvent ourselves,
Thrive in the dynamic era,
Promote the Chinese culture,
Seek glory for our nation.
Beloved teachers and friends,
Beloved schoolmates,
Let us put our hearts together,
To work towards our common goal.