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Have you ever wondered about the legacy etched in stone and water? Chung Cheng High School (Main) holds such a legacy. Right here at 50 Goodman Road, this institution isn’t just a school. It’s a living testament to Singapore’s vibrant history and cultural tapestry. Chung Cheng High School began its journey in 1939 on Kim Yam Road. It was founded by Aw Boon Haw and other philanthropists, initially as an all-boys school. Interestingly, the school was named after Chiang Kai-shek (Chiang Chung-cheng), then Premier of the Republic of China. This was a strategic move to enhance the school’s prestige and attract students. The school’s founding principal, Chuang Chu Lin, however, steered Chung Cheng High School on a path of political neutrality, detaching it from Kuomintang affiliations. This decision allowed the school to thrive, even during the tumultuous years of the Japanese occupation. Chung Cheng High School reopened its doors to both male and female students after the war. In 1947, the school moved to its current location on Goodman Road to accommodate a growing student population. This campus became Chung Cheng High School (Main). The original Kim Yam Road site was renamed Chung Cheng High School (Branch). The school’s iconic Administration Building (Zhulin Building) and Entrance Arch stand as proud national monuments. They were gazetted in 2014. The Zhulin Building, designed by alumnus Ho Beng Heng, housed the largest auditorium in Southeast Asia at the time of its opening. Did you know that the school also holds a Guinness World Record? In 2005, students created the longest can-chain to promote environmental awareness and raise funds for the needy. Today, Chung Cheng High School (Main) continues its legacy of academic excellence. It’s a beacon of bilingualism and biculturalism, offering both English and Chinese as first languages under the Special Assistance Plan. As you stand here, at Chung Cheng High School (Main), take a moment to appreciate the echoes of history. Consider the generations of students who have walked these halls. Their stories, woven into the fabric of this institution, continue to shape Singapore’s future.

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