Our History
The history of Christ Church School dates back to 1952 when it was registered as a private school, run by the Anglican Diocese, at Dorset Road. However, due to declining enrolment in 1972, Christ Church and the Anglican Diocese decided to convert the school into a Government-Grant-in- Aid school. In 1973, Christ Church School became a fully government-aided school and was renamed Christ Church Secondary School (CHR). The school started functioning with eight Secondary One classes. In 1985, CHR Secondary School moved to the Tyrwhitt location, taking over the old premises of Victoria School on 15 June. Through sheer hard work and determination, the school pushed ahead to provide value-added education to her students, achieving commendable academic awards as well as improving standing as a school that believes in holistic education driven by students’ needs, talents and abilities.
A new lease of life was further injected when an entirely new campus in Woodlands, equipped with the latest technology for teaching and learning was designated for the relocation of the school in December 2001. Holding fast to her belief that every person has worth and that his/her development can be nurtured to the optimum, CHR Secondary School continues to refine her curriculum to develop the well-rounded student who is confident to face the challenges of the ever-changing society.
Today, we are proud to develop students equipped with the 21st Century skills to be of service to the nation.
Milestones In History | |
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1952 | Founded as Christ Church School, a private educational institute at Dorset Road within the Christ Church Parish. The Principal was Revd Canon Samuel Baboo. |
1973 | Evolved into a government-aided mission school overseen by the Anglican Diocese of Singapore and was renamed Christ Church Secondary School (CHR). The Principal was Mr Daniel Kovipillai. |
1985 | Expanded and shifted to 2 Tyrwhitt Road Singapore 207523. |
2001 | Relocated to 20 Woodlands Drive 17 Singapore 737924. Christ Church Secondary School’s Dedication Ceremony was officiated by Rt. Rev. Dr. John Chew, Bishop of the Diocese of Singapore, on 14 December. New School Crest was unveiled. |
2002 | Official handing-over ceremony of Christ Church Secondary School. |
2004 | CHR’s official School Opening was officiated by Dr. Ong Chit Chung, Member of Parliament for the Jurong GRC. |
2010 | Inaugural Public Concert ‘Music Moments’ on 24 Nov @ Republic Polytechnic. |
2012 | Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Boonwattana School, Nakhonratchasima, Thailand, on 8 August. |
2012 | Official Opening of the Indoor Sports Hall by Mr Vikram Nair, Advisor to Admiralty Grassroots Organisations, on 23rd Nov |
2013 | Official Opening of the Student Drop-In Centre (DIC) by Bishop, Revd Rennis Ponniah, the Diocese of Singapore, on 21st April |
2013 | Attained School Niche Status (Outdoor Adventure Learning) in May. |
2013 | Signing of Letter Of Intent (LOI) with the School of Sports, Heath and Leisure, Republic Polytechnic, on 22nd November. |
2014 | 1st batch of Sec 1 intake joined CHR under the Direct School Admission (DSA) Exercise to build our niche programme. |
2014 | Commencement of Learning for Life Programme (LLP), formerly known as the School Niche Programme, in the area of Sports and Outdoor Education. |
2015 | Commencement of ALP. |
School Management Committee Chairman | |
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1973 to 1974 | Mr S E Jesudason |
1974 to 1977 | Mr P V Samuel |
1977 to 1981 | Mr Davis Chandra Paul |
1982 to 1988 | Mr John Navamani |
1988 to 1994 | Mr K C Selvadurai |
1994 to 2012 | Mr Lau Wan Keong |
2012 to 2021 |
Mr Andrew Tay Shao Peng |
2022 to date |
Mr Valleteau De Moulliac Francois Marie Joseph Dominique |
Our Principals | |
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1953 to 1972 | Revd Canon Samuel Baboo |
1973 (Supervisor) |
Mr S E Jesudason |
1973 to 1981 | Mr Daniel Kovipillai |
1981 to 1988 | Mr Gabriel Rajamoorthy |
1988 to 1990 | Mr Victor Wee Tai Tien |
1990 to 1992 | Mr David Chen Chee Kang |
1992 to 1997 | Mr Koh Boon Long |
1998 to 2002 | Mr Victor Giam Chong Guan |
2002 to 2008 | Mr Ang Chee Seng |
2009 to 2014 | Mrs Yeo Chin Nam |
2015 to 2021 | Mr David Lau Yan Boon |
2021 to date | Mr Adrian Tay Juncheng |
Our Chaplains | |
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1953 to 1972 | Revd Canon Samuel Baboo |
1973 to 1981 | Revd Canon C A Caldwell |
1981 to 1989 | Revd J. Villie Devapiragasam |
1989 to 1992 | Revd Kingsley Ponniah |
1992 to 2001 | Revd Canon Dr. A George Karunakaran |
2002 to 2007 | Revd John Sim Teck Chuan |
2007 to 2010 | Revd Daniel Wee |
2011 to 2016 | Revd Tang Wai Lung |
2016 to date | Revd William Tham Kok Meng |