Milestones

1952

Founding of Bartley Secondary School with 3 Std 6 classes

1953

Formation of school motto 'Facta Non Verba' and Crest

1954

Full secondary school with 600 pupils in 16 classes

1955

Introduction of School Song with lyrics by the Principal, Mr E.W. Jesudason. First of publication of 'Bartley Annual'

1956

Transfer of female students to Cedar Girls' Secondary to start the girls' school and Bartley became a boys' school in the secondary section

1956

Start of Pre-University classes with girls too. Co-educational at Post-Secondary level NPCC Unit set up - the first in Singapore

1960 - 1969

Formation of the School Advisory Committee

1977

Silver Jubilee celebrations - new Science Labs and tuckshop

1995

Moved into new premises at 10, Jalan Bunga Rampai and girls were admitted to Secondary One

1996

First female Principal, Mrs Tan So Wah

1997

Official opening of new campus - GOH - Minister of Community Development, Mr Abdullah Tarmugi. Bartley was a pioneering member of the N1 Cluster The First Student Council was formed and the Bartleyan Creed formulated

2000

Setting up of Friends' Connection - a cabin to relax and recharge after school

2001

Most Improved School in 2000 GCE 'O' level Exams; 4th consecutive year NPCC Gold medal; air-conditioning of school hall

2002

Golden Jubilee Celebrations - Bartley Day and Gala Dinner

2004

Symbolic Walk - A Journey Home

2005

Official Opening of Centre of Excellence for I & E, BICE

2005

Bartley's trip to China