St. Michael's Secondary School

For other schools named after St. Michael, see St. Michael's School (disambiguation).

St. Michael's Secondary School
Motto	Meliora Sequimur Contohilah Teladan Yang Baik
Established	October 5, 1888
Type	Secondary School
Affiliations	Parish of St. Michael & All Angels
Principal	Mr. Leong Kwok Cheong
Founder	Rev. William Henry Elton
Students	around 1159
Grades	Bridge Class - Form Five
Location	Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
Website	Official Website, Sabah Edu.net, Blogspot, Facebook

The St. Michael's Secondary School is a dual 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. The school was established on October 5, 1888, making it one of the oldest school in Sandakan.

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 has its origin in the year 1888, it was founded by the late Rev. William Henry Elton. At first, there were just only 2 students in the school and had lasted for 2 months. At the same time, both students are teaching Rev. William Henry Elton Malay language and Chinese language. In exchange, Rev. William Henry Elton taught them English. Starting from the third month, the amount of the student has increased. St. Michael's had managed to past through Elton Era, First World War (1914–1918), Second World War (1939–1945) and until now, she still standing on the top of the Elton Hill. After the world war, St. Michael has collapsed, but the school had been rebuilt using donation from people around the district. Throughout the time, St. Michael's is divided into 2 sections. The new building consists of 5 floors including washroom, staffroom, science laboratories, IT lab, library and classrooms. Other part of the school includes classrooms, Canteen A and surau (a small place of worship for Muslims). Canteen B is located in front of the Canteen A. Between the 2 buildings, there is an open place for outdoor activities. In addition, there is the Elton Square on the ground floor of the new building.

Current & Former Principals

#	Principal’s Name	Year of service
1	Rev. William Henry Elton	1888–1892
2	H. J. Edney	1893–1894
3	George Mathew	1895
4	Rev. William Henry Elton	1895–1901
5	Mr. Henry Elton	1901–1913
6	Rev. William Henry Elton	1913–1914
7	Rev. R. J. Hitchock	1915–1918
8	Mr. L. E. Currey	No record
9	Mr. A. N. Ellis	No record
10	W. T. Keble	No record
11	D. S. Harrison	No record
12	Rev. S. M. Collier	No record
13	B. J. Sole	No record
14	Rev. J. Palsley	No record
15	Rev. R. Cutler	No record
16	Rev. Henthorne	No record
17	Rev. P. Howse	No record
18	Mr. Fu Yun Fatt	1946–1947
19	Rev. Jack Sparrow	1947–1948
20	Rev. Norman Cecil Brown	1948–1949
21	Fong Chung Fui (Acting)	1950–1951
22	Kenneth Douglas Franklin	1951–1955
23	John Brummell	1956–1965
24	Thien Thau Khiong	1965–1970
25	Vun Foh Foh	1970–1987
26	Tung Yow Choi	1988–1994
27	Mr. Ronnie Khoo	1994–1996
28	Dr. Edward Miku Tionsu	1996–1998
29	Mr. Henley Liew Yun Ye	1998–2003
30.	Mr. Lee Poh Chin	2003–2005
31.	Mr. Koh Kim Whatt	2006 - 11 March 2009
31.	Mr. Leong Kwok Cheong	2009 - now

School Anthem

Upon the crest of Elton Hill,
The old St. Michael's School remains;
Here youth are trained with zeal and will,
That all may drill their youthful brains.

   * Oh, hail! St. Michael's School,
     The seat of light and truth;
     Around thy wisdom pool,
     Sing we the song of youth.

Thy fame spreads far beyond the seas,
Of Borneo, the isle of bliss;
Advance thy work and never cease
To server mankind with naught amiss.

Ye sons and maids of Sandakan,
Uphold thy alma mater dear;
Spread wide the truth and join the van,
To fight all evils without fear.

Facilities and Buildings

Elton Square

Located on the crest of Elton Hill, next to the World's Heritage, the oldest Stone Structure in Malaysia, St. Michael & All Angels' Church. It compounds 2 individual academic buildings & a cafeteria & a multi-purpose court. Legacy Block is one of the academic building is a 2-storey wooden building consists of classrooms, a hall, a cooperation store & a utility room. Another academic building is a 6-storey concrete building leaning on the crest of Elton Hill. It consists of 5 laboratories, the staffs' office, the principal's office, a library, an auditorium, a skill training workshop, a kitchen workshop, an art centre, a dental clinic, a book storage room, a sport equipments storage room & etc.

Botanical Garden

It was an enclosed garden created by the "Environment Lovers' Club", it has been demolished to secure the Legacy Block.

Heliconia Garden

It was a row of flowers planted by the "Environment Lovers' Club" as part of the Elton Hill's beautification project.

Michaelean Court

The newest feature of the school for students recess time & will host the new canteen.

Parish Hall

An activity hall usually lended by the church for important school events, such as Graduation Ceremony.

St. Michael's Schools Around the World

• St. Michael's Secondary School (Penampang), Sabah, Malaysia (1902) - Sabah Edu.net
• St. Michael's Institution, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia (1912) - Homepage - Link 1
• SMK St. Michael, Kedah, Malaysia
• St. Michael's School, Seria, Brunei (1946–2006) - Link 1
• St. Michael's School (now known as St. Joseph's Institution Junior, 2007), Singapore (1955)
• St. Michael's College (High School), Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte, Philippines
• St. Michael's Institute, Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines
• SKH St. Michael’s Primary School, Hong Kong
• St. Michael's International School, Kitano, Kobe, Japan - Homepage
• St. Michael's Convent School, Karachi, Pakistan (1986) - Homepage
• St. Michael's Grammar School, St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia (1895) - Homepage
• St. Michael's Catholic Primary School, Nowra, New South Wales, Australia (1870) - Homepage
• St. Michael's Lutheran School, Australia
• St. Michael's School, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK (1922) - Homepage
• St. Michael's Junior School, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, UK (1838) - Homepage
• St. Michael's JI Primary School, Handsworth, Birmingham, UK - Eduweb
• St. Michael's School, Highgate, London, UK - Homepage
• St. Michael Steiner School, Wandsworth, London, UK (2001) - Homepage
• St. Michael's (C) Primary School, Walsall, West Midlands, UK - Homepage
• Kington St Michael CE School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK (1970) - Homepage
• St. Michael's School, Aldbourne, Marlborough, Wiltshire, UK (1857) - Homepage
• St. Michael's Primary School, Bodenham, Hereford, Herefordshire, UK - Homepage
• St. Michael and All Angels' Primary School, Brookside, Rearsby, Leicester, UK (1872) - Homepage
• St. Michael's School, Otford, Kent, UK (1872) - Homepage
• St. Michael's Roman Catholic School, Bermondsey, London, UK - Homepage
• St. Michael's Catholic High School & Specialist College, Watford, Herts, UK (1955) - Homepage
• St. Michael's College, Llandaff, Cardiff, UK - Homepage
• St. Michael's College, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, UK - Homepage
• St. Michael's Grammar School, Lurgan, Armagh, Northern Ireland - Homepage
• St. Michael's School, Waialua, Hawaii, USA (1944) - Link 1
• St. Michael's School, Cranford, New Jersey, USA - Homepage
• St. Michael School, Clayton, Missauri, USA - Homepage
• St. Michael's Orthodox School, Santa Rosa, California, USA (1994) - Homepage
• St. Michael's College, Burlington, Vermont, USA (1843) - Homepage