Holy Innocents' High School

Bishan East, Singapore, Singapore

  • Day School

  • 1892

  • S$ N/A-N/A

    • IB

School History & Details

HIHS is a Catholic school in Singapore.

It was founded in 1892 as Tao Nan School, one of the first Chinese mission schools in Singapore.
In 1920, the name of the school was changed to Holy Innocents' Boys School.
In 1957, a two-story building consisting of 12 classrooms was built at 7.25 miles off Upper Serangoon Road.
In 2003, the school became an authorized International Baccalaureate World School and started offering the IB Diploma Programme.
HIHS currently has a student population of over 1,800 students.
The school's motto is "Virtus et Scientia" which means "Virtue and Knowledge".
The school's colors are green and yellow.
The school's crest features a dove, which represents peace and purity, and a cross, which represents Christianity.

    School Values

  • Excellence
  • Perseverance
  • Teamwork
  • Diversity

    • HIHS has four core values that guide its education philosophy:

    Humility: HIHS students are taught to be humble and to be respectful of others. They are encouraged to be open-minded and to learn from their mistakes.
    Integrity: HIHS students are taught to be honest and to act with integrity. They are encouraged to be fair and to do what is right, even when it is difficult.
    Respect: HIHS students are taught to respect themselves, their teachers, and their peers. They are encouraged to be tolerant of others and to appreciate diversity.
    Love: HIHS students are taught to love God, themselves, and their neighbors. They are encouraged to be compassionate and to help others in need.

School Achievements

Achievements

Holy Innocents' High School (HIHS) has a long history of academic and extracurricular achievements. Here are some of the school's most notable achievements: Academics: HIHS students consistently achieve high scores in national examinations. In the 2021 Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) 'O' Level examinations, the school's average aggregate score was 202.1, which was higher than the national average of 199.5. Extracurricular activities: HIHS students have won numerous awards in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama. In the 2022 National Schools Games, HIHS students won a total of 30 gold medals, 27 silver medals, and 24 bronze medals. Community service: HIHS students are actively involved in community service. The school has a strong tradition of volunteerism, and students are encouraged to give back to the community. In 2021, HIHS students volunteered over 10,000 hours of their time to help others.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Sports: HIHS students have won numerous awards in a variety of sports, including basketball, badminton, football, and swimming. In the 2022 National Schools Games, HIHS students won a total of 30 gold medals, 27 silver medals, and 24 bronze medals. Music: HIHS students have won numerous awards in music competitions, both locally and internationally. The school's choir has won the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Choral Competition on several occasions. Drama: HIHS students have won numerous awards in drama competitions, both locally and internationally. The school's drama club has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Singapore International Festival of Arts. Debate: HIHS students have won numerous awards in debate competitions, both locally and internationally. The school's debate team has represented Singapore at the World Schools Debating Championships on several occasions. Community service: HIHS students are actively involved in community service. The school has a strong tradition of volunteerism, and students are encouraged to give back to the community. In 2021, HIHS students volunteered over 10,000 hours of their time to help others.  
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

The Holy Innocents' alumni community is a source of pride, unity, and continued growth. Your achievements in diverse fields reflect the strength of our educational foundation. We look forward to celebrating your successes and welcoming you back to the heart of our school community.

School Information

The campus is spread over 10.3 hectares and consists of a main building, a sports complex, a library, a canteen, and several other facilities. The main building houses the classrooms, the laborator...View moreView Less

Mrs Chew-Ng Pek Yum Rebecca

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+65 6283 3381

1191 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534786

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology HL
  • Design Technology SL
  • Design Technology HL
  • History SL
  • Economics SL
  • Economics HL
  • Mathematics
  • English A: Literature HL
  • English A: Literature SL
  • English language and literature HL
  • English Language and Literature SL
  • Business Management HL
  • Chemistry HL
  • Maths AI SL
  • Digital Society HL

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