The Happy School

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The Happy School

School History

Happy Free School was established in 1946 and was located at 24 Lorong 14 Geylang. The school was founded by Happy Musical Troupe director Ms He Yan Na to cater to children living in Geylang whom had missed their schooling opportunities due to poverty.

The students increased from 90 to 130 students in 1946 with morning and afternoon sessions. Happy Free School provided students charitable education without paying school fees. Learning resources such as books and stationary were provided free of charge.

With rising demand and increase in student enrolment, the current location is no longer conducive for learning. In 1947, Happy Free School found the new school premises located at 67 and 69 Lorong 14 Geylang to accommodate the students. However, there was a need to rebuild and restore the shophouse buildings as it was destroyed during the war years.  

In the same year, the school hosted a charity event and donation drive at Happy World Amusement Park, using the raised amount to complete the repair works by the end of 1947. Equipped with the new building, the student population continued to increase in 1948.

In 1950, the school was renamed as “The Happy School.” In the same year, the school decided to carry out another charity event and donation drive at Happy World Amusement Park to support its operating costs and expansion plans. Subsequently, more charity events were carried out over the next few years to furnish the school with new learning facilities and resources, garnering strong support from the local community.

By the end of 1955, The Happy School became a government-aided school. Night classes for overage students and young adults who missed school due to various reasons began in 1956. The Happy School was also known for its art & craft and calligraphy achievements in the 1960s.

From the mid-1960s, the school had reduced student enrolment as families began to relocate to the new towns. As of 1966, the total student population was 449 in 12 classes with 15 teachers.

The Happy School closed and ceased its operations in 1979.

Principals:
- Mr Huang Guo Liang
- Mr Lim Hong Teck

Key Milestones

School Song

School song unavailable

曲：沈光辉
词：林惠正

我们孕育在却后的星洲
我们建立在幽静的芽珑
个个年纪小志气高
人人身体强精神好
我们都是中华民族的小英豪
勤学好问立业建功
敦品立行身心并重
我们要遵守纪律乔正旧习
我们要行新生活轰轰烈烈尽忠祖国
发扬校誉关爱精诚全始全终
我们是大时代的骄子
我们是中华民族的英豪