HU, Catherine Yung Chong (Mrs)
Education in Singapore (Part 1: English),
Accession Number 001409
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 8
Total Reels
- Verena Tay Siew Hin
Interviewer
- 04:03:47
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 8
Metadata
- 17 Feb 1993
Recording Date
- 00:30:33
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Family background. Lived in Kampung Cheras, Selangor. Mother teaches children English. Hokkien spoken at home. Attended Chinese village school in afternoon. Father against educating girls. Attended Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ) on mother's insistence. Schooldays at CHIJ; subjects taught, teaching methods, discipline. Nuns as teachers. Games. Fees. Her pocket money. Family finances - raising pigs and neighbours' help.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 8
Metadata
- 19 Feb 1993
Recording Date
- 00:29:08
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Preparations for Senior Cambridge. Almost entered Raffles College. Teacher training at Kwan Chong Chinese Girls' School. Her pay. Taught English. Classes handled. Facilities. School closed when war started. Japanese bombing at Cheras. Girls hid in abandoned smokehouse for safety. Rejoined families in Cheras when situation settled. Mother beaten by Japanese. Town relatives stayed with family. Washing clothes.
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Reel/Disc 6 of 8
Metadata
- 19 Feb 1993
Recording Date
- 00:30:35
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Left China with youngest son and daughter for Kuala Lumpur. Pain of leaving eldest son behind. Efforts to get husband and son out. Success. Moved to Singapore. Wanted to teach. Overage for teacher training but obtained entry by working at Fairfield Methodist Girls' School (MGS). Teacher training. Pupils - description, discipline, welfare.
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