Maris Stella High to be rebuilt; primary school section to take in girls from 2027

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The school was founded in 1958 and moved to its current Mount Vernon site in 1966.

SINGAPORE - From 2027 to 2029, Maris Stella High School will be rebuilt to provide better facilities for both its primary and secondary school students.

To accommodate this larger intake, MSHS will operate across two sessions at the holding site during the rebuilding of its permanent campus. This means that Primary 1 and 2 pupils will attend school in the afternoon, while pupils in Primary 3 to 6 will attend the morning session.I fondly remember the days when we had to walk through a forest or the cemetery to get to school at Maris Stella High...

As for the iconic school gate at MSHS, Mr Boy said the school hopes to retain it during the rebuilding process. “We will love to preserve it. We will work with the architect to explore its feasibility before making a decision.” He added that another consideration was the local residents in the Bidadari area who might have young daughters.

Potong Pasir MP Sitoh Yih Pin said the rebuilding of MSHS will provide refreshed facilities for a better educational experience for its students.

 

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