The school anthem, titled School Anthem of Chung Ling High School (鍾靈中學校歌) was originally written by Wang Qiyu (1880–1939), a teacher of the school.[1] The melody of the tune is set to Annie Lisle, which was adopted as the standard melody for over 200 school anthems, most notably Cornell University, Soochow University and Hwa Chong Institution.[2]
On the island of Penang, the Chinese people abounds, how do we improve our civility? In this 21st century, where we compete our academics, we dare not to fall behind others! The interactions of cultures, the importance of language, our care for family and country. We work hard in the creation, of a great and shining future, as we love our Chung Ling!
Standing firm on our roots, shielded by great intellects, listening to the tunes of wonder. From the Ten Commandments, and the glorious laws of code, we shall practice in person! The interactions of cultures, the importance of language, our care for family and country. We work hard in the creation, of a great and shining future, as we love our Chung Ling!
The present lyrics were modified twice: the first in 1962 when the 3rd and 7th lines of the lyrics (where it exemplified the Three Principles of the People) were replaced with alternate transcriptions, and the latter in 2000 when the 2nd line of the lyrics were changed to fit the then newly arrived 21st century.[3]
One, students of Chung Ling are well-disciplined: He always face problems calmly, with the ability to judge, to always conform with justice, and to maintain his discipline.
Two, students of Chung Ling are respectful: He never speaks unwisely, and always respect their parents, mentors, and the leaders of their organisations.
Three, students of Chung Ling are sincere: He treat their life with honesty, without speaking a word of untruth, or conduct an act of trickery; when he's entrusted by someone, he will fulfill his duties; He treats his school like his family, giving his full care for all matters.
Four, students of Chung Ling are hardworking: He is passionate in his studies, with great tolerance and endurance. He never wastes his time, and uses all his opportunities wisely. He saves his money, happily helps anyone he could, or achieve anything with value.
Five, students of Chung Ling are courteous: He is polite and humble towards others, and speaks friendly. He treats the elderly, the sick and the weak with full respect.
Six, students of Chung Ling are courageous: He upholds the uttermost importance of righteousness, despises all forms of evil, without flinching from disaster. He refuses to tolerates false accusations, not frightened by threats. He does not give up from all failures.
Seven, students of Chung Ling are clean: He maintains his cleanliness, ideology, speech and habits. He participates in rehabilitation movements, beautifying the environment.
Eight, students of Chung Ling are friendly: He does not throw tantrums, and never goes anti-social. He avoids going opinionated, and is eager to listen everyone's opinions and to co-operate for the common goal.
Nine, students of Chung Ling are optimistic: He always smiles, and is diligent and joyful. He gives his full responsibility for his duties; the harder the problem is, the more happy he is.
Ten, students of Chung Ling improve themselves: He is never arrogant, never bloats, and fights for a noble cause. The more trouble he faces, the more effort he provide.
—The Ten Commandments of Chung Ling, David Chen (1937)[4][5]
Wang Qiyu.
^Wang Guoliang (王國良) (26 February 2017). "锺灵校歌填词人为汪起予老师". cl100y.chungling.org. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
^Wang Guoliang (王國良) (27 February 2017). "锺灵校歌的曲调". cl100y.chungling.org. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
^Wang Guoliang (王國良) (25 February 2017). "只有约70岁以上的锺灵学长曾经唱过". cl100y.chungling.org. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
^The Ten Commandments of Chung Ling are referred to in the school's website as The Article of Faith.
