Zhonghua Secondary School

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School History

Established in 1911, Chung Hwa Girls’ School was the first Chinese-medium girls’ school in Singapore. In 1951, the primary school section separated from the secondary school section. The latter was known as Chung Hwa Girls’ High School, located on Bartley Road. In 1957, the school became government-aided.

In 1980, Chung Hwa Girls’ High School received its first intake of English-medium students. The school became co-educational and a full-fledged government school known as Chung Hwa High School in 1984. It was renamed Zhonghua Secondary School and moved to Serangoon Avenue 4 in 1987.

In 1996, Zhonghua Secondary School gained autonomous status. The school relocated to Serangoon Avenue 3 in 2000. Zhonghua Secondary School also became the Centre of Excellence for Visual Arts, with the official opening of the Art Gallery and Centre in 2005. It is also the first co-educational school to offer the Art Elective Programme in 2010 to help students realise their artistic potential.

In 2013, Zhonghua Secondary School became the South Zone Centre of Excellence for Science. The school retained its autonomous status from 2015 to 2020. Its signature programmes which are integrated under three broad strands of education, namely Science and Technology Education, Environmental and Sustainability Education, and Glocal Perspectives Education, develop and equip students with 21st Century Competencies.

Principals:
- Mdm Yu Diazheng (1911–1919)
- Mdm Wen Caiyun (1920–1924)
- Mdm Ruan Qiao (1925–1933)
- Mdm Liu Zhiling (1934–1939)
- Mdm Wang Yuchong (1939–1951)
- Mdm Huang Siou Chyn (1952–1954)
- Mdm Sheng Peck Choo (1954–1977)
- Mdm Sim Miaw Chan (1978–1985)
- Mrs Ng-Gan Lay Choo (1986–1995)
- Mrs Chua Yen Ching (1995–1998)
- Mrs Chang Swee Tong (1998–2002)
- Ms Tan Hwee Pin (2002–2007)
- Mrs Dolly Ong (2007–2013)
- Mr Loh Leong Beng (2014–2019)
- Ms Cindy Low Shiok Cheng (2019–present)

Key Milestones


1911	Establishment of Chung Hwa Girls’ School (中华女子学堂).
1951	Separation of primary and secondary school sections. Secondary school section renamed as Chung Hwa Girls’ High School (中华女子中学).
1957	Became government-aided.
1980	Introduction of English-medium classes.
1984	Became co-educational and full-fledged government school, and renamed as Chung Hwa High School (中华中学).
1987	Renamed as Zhonghua Secondary School.
1996	Gained autonomous status.
2010	Became first co-educational school to offer the Art Elective Programme.
2011	Celebration of 100th anniversary (百年树人中华情). Set record for the most number of paper airplanes being flown simultaneously.
2015	Renewed autonomous status and clinched the School Distinction Award for all five best practices.

School Motto

Courteous, Righteous, Edified, Dignified
禮義廉恥

School Crest

The school crest takes the shape of a begonia leaf. The begonia has dark green leaves and produces red flowers. It is a hardy plant that survives naturally in almost any kind of condition. The colour green signifies freshness, youth, growth, life, vitality and resilience. The colour white is the emblem of purity, virtue and brightness.

Students are encouraged to emulate the enduring qualities of the begonia – to be steadfast, strong, determined and decisive. Students are also encouraged to cultivate qualities such as excellence, endurance, hope and goodness.

School Song

♫ Listen

We, sons and daughters of Zhonghua
Are to be courteous and righteous
And edified and dignified
Zhonghua our centre of knowledge
Onward together strive with fervour
To fulfil our aspirations
Stand up for Zhonghua! Stand up for Zhonghua!
Pledge to Zhonghua we’ll do our best
In whatever we pursue

我们是中华的儿女我们是社会的中坚
这是我们的天府这是我们的学田
好好地耕种礼义廉耻十二守则要躬践
励行五育，奋发南天，爱护我们的山河
建设我们的乐园