King Edward VII School (Taiping)

King Edward VII School
Sekolah Menengah King Edward VII
Address
Jalan Muzium Hulu
Taiping, Perak 34000
Malaysia
Information
Type National Secondary School
Motto Latin: Magni Nominis Umbra
(Under the shadow of a Great Name)
Established July 1883
School district Larut Matang & Selama
Principal Muhd Hazawawi B. Yussuf
Staff 15
Teaching staff 83
Grades 1-6
Gender all-boys
Enrollment 1340 (2012)
Colour(s)           Red and Black
Officiated by H.R.H. Sultan Idris Shah
Abbreviation KE7
Website smkevii.edu.my

King Edward VII School (Malay: Sekolah Menengah King Edward VII) is a premier secondary school for boys (and girls for Sixth Form), project school for sports, one of the Elite and oldest schools in Malaysia. The school is widely known as by its initial "KE7" and the students of SMK King Edward VII are called Edwardians or Tigers for students and Old Edwardians for alumni.[1] It was formerly known as the Central School, and is located at Jalan Muzium Hulu, Taiping.

History

The history of King Edward VII School, Taiping, goes back to July 1883, when the Central School was opened. Initially, the selected site was the small area of land on which the present Nurses' Hostel stands.

The school began in a very small way, and in 1885, a gymnasium was added. In 1849, according to the report of Mr. Greene, the First Headmaster, physical drill with music was introduced and the lads were also gradually being initiated into the mysteries of football and cricket.

Roger Francis Stainer, B.A (London) was the Headmaster of Central School and later of King Edward VII School from 1900 to 1922. He was a great leader, a fine sportsman and a capable organiser. The greatest obstacle he had to face was lack of qualified staff. There was no formal training classes in those days, and so he set out to train his own staff. He infused into the handful of young men before him his own spirit. Still living to day a handful of the old brigade seasoned in years, but ever young with fresh memories of the arduous past.

R.F. Stainer chose the motto, 'Magni Nominis Umbra' as the school motto. As time progressed, infrastructure became inadequate, the enrollment of students increased by leaps and bounds. First, a large shed was built of jungle rollers and cheap timber was created in the already crowded school.

Eventually, the demand for education had exceeded all expectations; obviously, a new building on anew site was necessary. The site selected was the land on which the Railway Station, probably the first of its kind in Malaya, had stood. Mr. R.F. Stainer, the headmaster, has proposed the names to be changed from Central School Educational Centre to King Edward VII School in conjunction with the coronation of King Edward VII, who ascended the throne of England in 1901. The color red and black colors of the flag was elected to the school. Red symbolizes courage and pride, black symbolizes the unity of the whole. King Edward VII School was inaugurated by H.R.H. Sultan of Perak in 1905 in which the number of students a enrolled at the time was 434 people.

In the area of the game, shown excellent performance in the field of football, cricket, gymnastics, and sports. Army cadet force was also established in 1919 by Mr. Stainer as the Commanding Officer. In 1922 birth Scout Troop known as the 'Second Taiping' under the leadership of Mr. D.G. Doral and En. Surjan Singh. Mr. TJ Thomas has introduced the game of rugby in this school in 1923. In rugby match between Malay-language schools for the first time in 1923, King Edward VII School, easily beating the Penang Free School emerged as champions.

During the World War II period, the school was occupied by the Japanese army and was used as the headquarters of the 'Malayan Kempeitai' and school field game has become a place for farming. On January 14, 1946, the students returned the school under the administration of Captain C.R. Holliday. During that time, the number of students has increased to 1004 people and the school was operated in four unit buildings. Lower standards' classes were conducted in the building on the Trump Street, Elementary classes in 'Sheffield Hostel' in Museum Road and Old Boys Hostel in Station Road. The middle class was placed in the main building which is near Taiping Rest House.

In 1951, in addition to existing science laboratories, room for Geography, History and Arts classes were made available for the students. Form 6 classes were started in 1954 and that is when the school allowed enrollment of female students. In 1958, classes were separated because of the number of primary and secondary students too many. Classes of lower forms were divided into two, namely 'Primary One and Two' which is placed in the main building in Station Road and Middle Class in block Shieffield, 'Former Infant Department,' and in the new blocks were erected along Brunt Road.

From 1960 onward, Malay-medium classes were introduced. In 1965, students sat for their SPM for the first time.

Background

School Emblem

Tiger Traits and Spirits

The early administrators of King Edward VII School had the foresight to use the tiger as the school emblem. The tiger symbolises masculinity, virility and strength. Obvious traits include courage, enthusiasm, boldness, optimism, fun-loving and energy. The tiger spirit is encapsulated in a series of well used phrases. A pertinent phrase is the school motto "Magni Nominis Umbra" - under the shadow of a great name.

School Motto

"Magni Nominis Umbra" - Under the shadow of a Great Name. Contrary to many conceptions, a "Great Name" does not refer to Edward VII, the King. A "Great Name" refers to the school; King Edward VII School of Taiping. The rally point for Tigers is The School! The Tiger Spirit embodies the loyalty and devotion to the school (and therefore to fellow Tigers) and the compunction to uphold the “good name” of the School. A hint of this can be found in the lyrics of the school song, “…King Edward VII School we hail thee, you’ll be Greater Than Before…”

School Vision

" To be a Scholar , Sportsman and a Gentleman "

This motto had always represented the students in King Edward VII's prestigious school since the day it had been implement by R.F. Stainer in 1905.

School Song

King Edward’s will live forever
As long as the Taiping Hills stand
King Edward’s will shine forever
For the glory of this land

In this year of our victory
We are proud of the days of yore
King Edward VII School we hail thee
You’ll be greater than before
King Edward VII School we hail thee
You’ll be greater than before

The Tigers roar loud and full
Magni Nominis Umbra
The motto of our great school
Magni Nominis Umbra

Edwardians old and young tigers
Let’s unite in a song of glee
King Edward VII School forever
In Malaysia of the free
King Edward VII School forever
In Malaysia of the free

School Oath

It is our duty to uphold
The honour of the school
At all time and in all places
Not by talking or boasting
But by our good conduct
Our deeds speaks louder than words
And a little example
Is more effective than much precept
From the school
More is to be learnt
Than mere knowledge from books
A tiger scorns to succeed
Through dishonesty
He never admits defeat
He never deserts his friends
Or his class
Or his school
And above all
He is always loyal
To his school and country

Houses

There are five sport houses in King Edward VII School. The sports houses compete against each other on sports day. The houses are:

Malaysian SMART School

The SMART school was one of the seven flagship application of the Multimedia Super Corridor. The school was awarded SMART school status in 2006.[2]

Northern Corridor Implementation Authority

In June 2014, the school was chosen as a key partner by the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority to introduce industrial based skills to students. The implementation was introduced by the NCIA chief executive officer, Datuk Redza Rafiq Abdul Razak during the 47th Old Edwardian annual dinner.[3]

Rugby History

Rugby is the main sport activities and in the interests of school early inception to the present.

Starting in 1923, introduced by TJ Thomas, principal at the time. Name of the school team became known as the Tigers in 1933. The success of the first school rugby team beat Penang Free School and continue to get the title and was the team's first school in Malaya and got his first victory rugby match between the schools, which is also the first game . However, the names of players in school at that time unknown.

While between 1954 and 1961, the Tigers have arranged a friendly match with opponents from around Johor to Singapore, the success of the school team once again, beating all opponents and become the champion. Win this friendly match has been made Tigers earned the title of Kings of Rugby. However, this is not just a victory just once.

For 1978, the school team was selected by Malaysia as a representative for Rugby Tournament ASEAN Inter-school in Hatyai, Thailand, and third place. Victory and success after that, making Tigers held the title as winner of the Rugby Silver, District Champion (1979), Taiping Cup Champion (1979), winner of the North Zone Malaysia (1979), and winner of the Inter-School Rugby Tournament (1979) - beating Royal Military College by 22-3. Success with the Tigers also won the Silver Cup (1983-1985, 1987-1989 and 1996-1998). During the Royal Selangor Cup match, Tigers won fourth place at the national level (1987 and 1998).

Tiger is also a choice of Perak, when 14 players selected to represent the state schools in 1996 by defeating the team of Negeri Sembilan and give the state as a champion. In 2000, the success of the Tigers is a MSSPK champion, finished second in the competition Perdana Silver Zone and be among the teams in the semi-finals in the National Premier Cup.

Tiger is also a MSSD LMS Champion for 29 years from 1994 until 2015. Tiger also is a champion of Premier Cup for six time.

Among the great competition Tigers ever given is from the Malay College Kuala Kangsar, Royal Military College, Penang Free School, Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Hulu Selangor Science School, Selangor Science School, Sekolah Datuk Abdul Razak, English College Johore, and College of Sultan Abdul Hamid.

List of Principals

Year Name
1899-1905 C. Greene (CENTRAL SCHOOL, TAIPING)
1905-1921 R. F. Stainer (King Edward VII School)
1913 E. Foster Lee (Acting)
1918 J. A. Roberts (Acting)
1921-1922 J. M. Moade (Acting)
1922-1927 D. W. MC Leod
1927-1928 C. G. Coleman
1928 - 1929 J.Bain
1929-1931 D. R. Swaine
1931-1939 R. P. S. Walker
1932-1933 L. R. Wheeler (Acting)
1934 C. W. Bloomfield (Acting)
1937 - 1938 E. T. M. Lias
1938 - 1939 J. B. Neilson
1939 - 1941 F. C. Barraclough
1941 R. M. Young (Acting)
1945 E. A. Moissinac
1946 C. R. TOlliday
1946 F. J. A. Rawcliffe
1946-1947 F. G. Barraclough
1947 - 1949 J.D Joseph
1949 J. Young (Acting)
1949 - 1950 W. H. Wallace Little
1950 G. D. Muir (Acting)
1950 - 1952 D. H. Christie
1952 - 1953 N. Campbell
1953 - 1956 A. L. McCorkindale
1956 J. R. North (Acting)
1957 Yeoh Teng Khoo (Acting)
1957 - 1958 J. E. B. Ambrose
1959 - 1960 W. V. Hobson
1960 N. S. R. Bickers (Acting)
1960 - 1962 W. V. Hobson
1962 - 1963 J. A. McCumisky
1961 Bion Dury (Acting)
1963 - 1985 Long Heng Hua
1982 V. Ravinder Singh (Acting)
1983 - 1986 Ismail Sajad B Sajad
1986 - 1991 Abdul Moein Skymar B Abdul Wahab
1991 - 1992 Haji Azidin B Mahmud
1992 - 1994 Haji Samsudin b Abdul Hamid
1994 - 1995 Salleh B Mohammad Husein
1995 - 2000 Haji Ibrahim b Jusoh
2000 - 2003 Haji Serip Mohamad B Gulam Din
2003 - 2004 Mohd Arif B Ramli
2004 - 2010 Yahaya B Liman
2010 - 2011 Abdul Wahid B Nuruddin
2011 - 2013 Abdul Rahsib B Hussain
2013 - 2015 Abdul Aziz B Samshuddin
Present Mohd Hazawawi B Yusof

Notable Old Edwardians

References

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