1940 – St Michael’s  Grows in Size

·    Michaelians salute Brother Patrick’s foresight

To accommodate the growing numbers of students, the original building extended east and west from the central portion. The extension was completed in March 1941.However, the first occupants of the finished classrooms and part of the office were Anderson School with its Headmaster, Mr E.C.Hicks.St Michael’s and Anderson School  ran on simultaneously  without any hitch,thanks to the understanding  and cooperation of the two  Headmasters and the teachers and students of both establishments.

The following societies were established during Brother Patrick’s time: ·         Chinese Language Classes ·         The Literary and Debating Society ·         The Thrift Society ·         School Broadcasting Society ·         The Michaelian Magazine 1948

«««««««««« Birthplace of the St.John’s Ambulance Brigade,Malaysia The first unit of the SJAM was founded at St Michael’s on 16th September 1940 as the dark clouds of the impending  World War II were darkening the skies. The founders  were Mr Lim Kean Hooi and Mr Lim Guan Choe. Among the pioneer members were Mr Ng Khoon Hong, Mr E.E,Fitzpatrick and Dato’ Yeoh Kean Teik. ««««««««««

                                    

cd Bro.Patrick was also responsible for the establishment of  the De La Salle School,Kampar and for acquiring the “ Malay hut”  to house the increasing number of students at St.Michael’s Institution. A branch school was also started with  Mrs Woodford as its Supervisor. ba