Sultanah Asma Secondary School

Category:
Student Groups - Alumni Groups
Description:
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultanah Asma (SMKSA), formerly known as Kampung Bahru Girls' school was founded in 1923. The founders of the school were TYM Tunku Sulong or Tunku Ibrahim, Tuan Syed Ahmad Idid, Tuan E.A.G Steward and Encik Ismail bin Puteh.

It was situated in the compounds of the castle belonging to Cik Chempa Chendra, the first wife of the late Sultan Abdul Hamid. It catered solely to the daughters of royalty and high-ranking government officers. The school was named after the then Sultanah of Kedah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tunku Asma binti Almarhum Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah.

In 1946, Special Malay Classes were started for students from Malay Schools who wished to further their studies at English Schools. In 1954 Her Royal Majesty the Sultanah of Kedah laid the foundation to a new building in Derga. His Royal Majesty Sultan Badlishah officially opened the school on 21 July 1957.

SMKSA is situated in Jalan Langgar, 2 kilometres from the town of Alor Setar. This is a day school with hostel facilities provided. It was established 76 years ago and famous as an excellent girl's school in the state of Kedah Darul Aman . Now this school is at its excellent peak of performance in the areas of academic, co curriculum, discipline, and strong finance. (read less)

SCHOOL MISSION

• To produce students who are knowledgeable and of high morals
• To produce manpower in accordance with the needs and developments of the country
• To produce students who are united and loyal to the country
• To provide educational opportunities to all who qualify

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