SMK Cochrane

Infobox Secondary school
name = SMK Cochrane

motto = "Bahasa: Satu Untuk Semua, Semua Untuk Satu, English: One For All, All For One"
established = 1957
type = Government Non-Boarding secondary school
affiliations = Malaysia Ministry Of Education
headmistress = Puan Shamshiah
founder =0
chaplain =
chairman =
enrolment = 1400/more
grades = Form 1 - Form 6
city = Kuala Lumpur
state =
country = Malaysia
website = http://cochrane.my.education2u.net/

SMK Cochrane (formerly known as SMK Jalan Cochrane or Cochrane Road School) is a secondary school in Kuala Lumpur. It was founded in 1957. It was originally situated on Jalan Cochrane before the school was relocated to a new building which was located on Jalan Shahbandar in the late 2004. The new school building opening ceremony was held on 4 February 2005 (Friday) Hishammuddin Hussein, Malaysia's Minister of Education [http://apps2.emoe.gov.my/tayang.php?laman=lihat_info&bhs=en&id=17&info=ucapan_menteri] .

School song

English version

Love your neighbours
Help serve society
Be fair, unselfish and charitable
Fear nor the rich nor the high and mighty
Trample not the helpless and the humble
Thus do we Cochraneans learn, do and say
Our watchword is one for all, all for one
Strive earnestly for the progress every day
In all our morals, studies, games and fun
Carry high the standard of loyalty
Come Cochraneans, follow the cosmic light
Heaven's bright beacon shows the way for ye
To honour and glory that noble sight
Cochraneans, hear ye Alma Mater's call
Yes, we hear! Then must we come one and all.

Malay version

Sayangi jiran
Taburkanlah bakti
Dengan hati suci dan pemurah
Tanpa mengira kaya dan berkuasa
Janganlah ditindas pada yang lemah
Itu panduan kami Cochranean
"Satu untuk semua, semua untuk satu"
Berusaha mencari kemajuan
Dalam pelajaran, permainan
Moral juga janganlah dilupakan
Oh! Cochranean ikutlah panduan
Ke jalan kemajuan yang mulia
Untuk mencapainya mesti berusaha
Sambutlah seruan Alma Mater
Dengarlah, mari kita semua

Cochrane started in a moderate way with only 83 students, 4 teachers and a headmaster, now has a student intake of over 2000 with a teaching force of over 100.

It is rather not unusual for Cochraneans in the past and present to achieve something that other were unable to achieve. Cochrane has well trained her students to excel well in both academic and sports. From a small school not known by many to a modern school known by many around the city, Cochrane has thus far evolved and developed rapidly towards achieving success of various kinds.

Past principals

Mr. Chew Ah Kong (1957-1958) He was the first headmaster. In 1957, he was transferred from the Victoria Institution to be the headmaster of Cochrane. He built the school from scratch with four other teachers. A year later, 1958, he was transferred again to the Pasar Road English School (Sek. Ren. Jalan Pasar) also as their headmaster.

The Late Mr. Jangir Singh (1958-1962)The late Mr Jangir Singh took over from Mr Chew in 1958. He introduced the School badge. During this period, student intake shot up to 484 while staff count stood at 27. He died on 19 July 1980. The Late Mr. Lim Eng Thye(1962-1969) The late Mr Lim Eng Thye succeeded the Late Mr. Jangir Singh on 1962. A very long serving headmaster, during this period Cochrane had its new look with new buildings, canteen, administrative buildings, air-conditioned library, industrial arts building. Academically, results improved tremendously during this period. The Late Mr. Yeong Seng Chye (1969-1970) Being the fourth Headmaster, he totally restructured the clubs and society management in the school. The "Majlis Persatuan-persatuan" or now known as "Majlis Gerko" was formed during this period. The monitor's board was formed during this period. He also intrduced the awarding of certificates (Pengurnian Cemerleang, panji-panji, etc.) to honour Cochraneans that excel well in academic and sports, which eventually became a nother Cochrane Symbol. Mr. R.Dayanandan Naidu (1970 - 1971) His stay in Cochrane was among the shortest as he was promoted as Deputy CEO of the Ministry of Education (Perak) on 6 May 1971. During his stay, the P.I.B.G or Parent Teacher Association was formed. Mr. Goon Fatt Chee (1971-1974) Mr Goon was among the most popular Headmaster at that time. He scored our school song, "Hear Ye Our Alma Maters Call". The music was then written by the the American Peace Corp teacher, Mr. Dick Halverstead. According to Ex-Cochranenas, he was one headmaster that really made students realise the need to be all-rounders and not only excel in a particular field. He was also known as "Farmer Goon" for planting many trees and plants within the school compound, some of which stand unto this day. The Late Mr. Seow Bin Hak (1974-1979) He always though that teachers and students must be given all the necessary facilities and he made sure they made good use of the facilities provided to them. The Cochrane's "Berlin wall" was built during this period. He organized "Walkathons" to raise funds to build a multi-purpose hall but before he dream could come true, he retired. He died on 6 June 1982. Mr. Ajmer Singh (1980-1989) Mr. Ajmer Singh was Cochrane's longest serving headmaster. Being an efficient person in his work, he managed to foster good ties and relationship between staff and students. The name "Cochrane" became very noticed around the City during this period. Cochrane also excelled very much in the field of sports and academic. His retirement on 1989 left many in tears. The 25 year Cochrane silver Jubilee celebration was successfully held in 1982 under his leadership. Puan Hoo Nyok Yin

Tuan Hj. Hashim Tn. Hj. Hashim took over from Ms. Hoo in 1992. He always never failed to enlighten students the importance of speaking Bahasa Malaysia as it was our national language. He also reminded students that they should be fluent in the internationally recognized English language. His is to be remembered as a headmaster that had constantly motivated students psychologically to excel. Among his most frequently used phrase was "do-it", meaning we can do whatever we want if we put our hearts and minds to it.