Mayflower Secondary School began in 1981 with Wan Hussein as the pioneering principal.

On 15 July 1983, the school was officially opened by Lim Boon Heng, Member of Parliament for Kebun Baru.

[citation needed] This was organised by the Kebun Baru Community Club.

[citation needed] This event involved the whole school population, and they participated in one of the three sports events: walking, rollerblading and rope skipping.

Be mighty in thought and deed Be modest to all men no matter what creed; Onward we'll march with kindred and spirit aglow And that is our motto for a better tomorrow.