St. Michael's Secondary School
| St. Michael's Secondary School, Sandakan | |
|---|---|
Malay: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan St. Michael, Sandakan | |
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| Location | |
Peti Surat 239 90702 Sandakan , 5°50′28″N 118°06′46″E / 5.8410°N 118.1127°E | |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary school |
| Motto | Meliora Sequimur Malay: Contohilah Teladan Yang Baik |
| Established | 5 October 1888 |
| Founder | Rev. William Henry Elton |
Principal | Felicia Michael Asang |
| Grades | Form One – Form Five |
| Enrollment | Approx. 699 (2026) |
| Houses | Brown, Elton, F.U., Sparrow |
| Colour | |
| Affiliations | Parish of St. Michael and All Angels |
St. Michael's Secondary School is a single-session secondary school located in the city of Sandakan, state of Sabah, East Malaysia. It is located at the foot of Elton Hill which is at the hub of the city on the Churches Road. Established on 5th October 1888, it stands as one of the oldest schools in Sandakan and East Malaysia.
History
St. Michael's Secondary School is a part of the Anglican Diocese of Sabah. The development of Anglican Church schools was inspired by foreign settlers to provide education to their children.
St. Michael's was founded in 1888 by the late Rev. William Henry Elton. At first, there were two students in the school, who taught Elton the Malay language and Mandarin. In exchange, Elton taught them English.
After World War II St. Michael's collapsed, but the school was rebuilt using donations from people around the district.
Headteachers
| # | Headteacher | Years of service |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rev. William Henry Elton | 1888–1893 |
| 2 | H. J. Edney | 1893–1894 |
| 3 | George Mathew | 1895 |
| 4 | The Rev. William Henry Elton | 1895–1901 |
| 5 | Mr. Henry Elton | 1901–1913 |
| 6 | The Rev. William Henry Elton | 1913–1914 |
| 7 | The Rev. Robert Jack Hitchcock | 1915–1918[1] |
| 8 | L. E. Currey | No record |
| 9 | A. N. Ellis | No record |
| 10 | W. T. Keble | No record |
| 11 | D. S. Harrison | No record |
| 12 | The Rev. Stanley Milne Collier | 1927-1928[2] |
| 13 | B. J. Sole | No record |
| 14 | The Rev. James Paisley | 1933-1934[3] |
| 15 | The Rev. Herbert Cutler | 1935-1938[4] |
| 16 | The Rev. Reuben Henthorne | 1938[5] |
| 17 | The Rev. Peter Henry Herbert Howes | 1938-1940[6] |
| 18 | Fu Yun Fatt | 1946–1947 |
| 19 | The Rev. Jack Sparrow | 1947–1948 |
| 20 | The Rev. Norman Cecil Brown | 1948–1949 |
| 21 | Fong Chung Fui (acting) | 1950–1951 |
| 22 | Kenneth Douglas Franklin | 1951–1956 |
| 23 | John Brummell | 1956–1964 |
| 24 | Thien Thau Khiong | 1965–1970 |
| 25 | Vun Foh Foh | 1970–1987 |
| 26 | Tung Yow Choi | 1988–1994 |
| 27 | Ronnie Khoo | 1994–1996 |
| 28 | Dr. Edward Miku Tionsu | 1996–1998 |
| 29 | Henley Liew Yun Ye (1st term) | 1998–2003 |
| 30 | Lee Poh Chin | 2003–2005 |
| 31 | Koh Kim Whatt | 2006–2008 |
| 32 | Leong Kwok Cheong | 2009–2017 |
| 33 | Henley Liew Yun Ye (2nd term) | 2017–2025 |
| 34 | Felicia Michael Asang | 2025–present |
Facilities and buildings
Layout
Located on the crest of Elton Hill, next to the World's Heritage, is St. Michael and All Angels' Church, the oldest stone structure in Sabah.
It has two academic buildings. Blok Warisan (Legacy Block) is a 2-storey wooden building with classrooms, the auditorium, the co-operative store, the surau and the multi-purpose court.
The other academic building, Blok Wawasan (Insight Block) is a 6-storey concrete building leaning on the crest of Elton Hill. It consists of five scientific laboratories, the staff office, the principal's office, the conference room, the library, the cafeteria, a skill training workshop, a kitchen workshop, an art centre, a dental clinic, a book storage room, a sport equipment storage room, an IT lab, and classrooms.
Other features
- The Botanical Garden was created by the "Environment Lovers' Club", and has since been demolished to secure the Legacy Block.
- The Heliconia Garden is a row of flowers planted by the "Environment Lovers' Club" as part of the Elton Hill's beautification project.
- Michaelean Court is the newest feature of the school for students recess time and hosts the new canteen.
- The Parish Hall is an activity hall lent by the church for school events such as the Graduation Ceremony.
See also
- St. Michael's Secondary School (Penampang), Sabah, Malaysia (1890)
- St. Michael's Institution, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia (1912)
External links
References
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1932, p 616.
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1932, p 59.
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1973-74, 85th Edition, p 730.
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1973-74, 85th Edition, p 226.
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1973-74, 85th Edition, p 431.
- ↑ "Church Times: "Deaths", 25 April 2003, p 9". Retrieved 7 August 2021.