School Hall

The school hall was originally the heart of the school building by design. The main porch leads directly to the hall. On both sides of the hall lie two quadrangles, the east quad and the west quad. The notice boards at the face of the hall display the school crest, motto, laurels and visitor information.

The hall is 20 meters wide and 50 meters long and has 12 doors on each side. The School bell lies 10 meters above the main entrance and a hemp rope extends to down to the entrance for the ringer. Flanking each side of the hall are the portraits of the Old Headmasters, with the older headmasters having their portraits closer to the stage. Above the stage lies an old clock with keeps close watch on the time (Last I checked it was not working in 2005). The roof is plaster board and a series of wooden arches hold the ceiling at least 20 meters above the floor, sloping down towards the quads.

The stage is raised with entrances disguised on the sides. On stage right lie a piano where the pianist plays, and a room for the sound controller. Stage left is where the light controls are located. The wooden stage is home to rumors that there might be an underground tunnel under the hall. There is however, entrances on both sides of the stage that lead under. To the best of my knowledge, there where canned drinks are kept for the canteen operators. (The secret treasure!)

The school hall is a very special place for every Free. It is the first place they assemble back in their first year, and it is the last place they leave from after their final paper. The hall itself is used for Monday assembly and for Exams. The School Speech day is held in the hall and the hall also functions as a badminton court.

Perhaps some of you remember the other uses of the hall:
1. That's where I donated blood when the state hospital ran low.
2. I was there when the Agung, an Old Free came to visit.
3. I remember receiving an award on stage during a Monday assembly.
4. There was certainly a time when I did my language assessment there.
5. Most of us had our vaccines done there! Ouch.
6. I saw people dance upstage.