SMJK Sam Tet
National-type secondary school in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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SMJK Sam Tet (Chinese: 三德国民型华文中学; pinyin: Sāndé Guómínxíng Zhōngxué; Jyutping: saam1 dak1 gwok3 man4 jing4 waa4 man4 zung1 hok6; Malay: Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Sam Tet) is a national-type Chinese-based Roman Catholic secondary school for boys located in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. It is located adjacent to its primary school, SRJK (C) Sam Tet. The school's form 6 classes are available to both boys and girls, with former girls from SMJK Ave Maria Convent, Ipoh being the biggest population of girls. The school was nominated for School of Excellence in 2007 and for Cluster School of Excellence in 2015.[citation needed]
SMJK Sam Tet | |
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5, Jalan Gereja, 30300 | |
Coordinates | 4.594071°N 101.088939°E / 4.594071; 101.088939 |
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Type | National-type secondary school |
Motto | Faith Hope Charity |
Established | 1 September 1934; 89 years ago (1934-09-01) |
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School code | AEB2053[1] |
Principal | Mr Chan Kok Wai |
Teaching staff | 145[1] |
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Enrollment | 1,774[1] (2022) |
Color(s) | Blue, yellow and white |
Website | www |
Last updated: 13 November 2022 |
The founder of the school is Father Fourgs from the local St. Michael Catholic Church. During the early stages, the school has survived hardships, including the Japanese Occupation.