3 new primary schools to take in students from next year

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Northoaks Primary School in Sembawang, Alexandra Primary School in Bukit Merah, and West Spring Primary School in Bukit Panjang will have new design norms, as recommended by the Primary Education Review and Implementation Committee.

These facilities, which include redesigned classrooms, dance and performing arts studios, as well as an outdoor jogging path, will support the delivery of holistic education, and facilitate engaged learning in both academic and non-academic areas.

The schools' programmes and activities will be designed to nurture 21st century competencies in students, develop their character and help them to better understand their role in the community and enable them to contribute to society.

The Principals and Vice-Principal designates of the three schools, who currently hold similar positions in other primary schools, are experienced school leaders.

Principal Designates

Mdm Ng Yin Lieng Theresa

Mdm Ng is currently the Principal of Peiying Primary School. A strong advocator of student-centric and values-driven education, Mdm Ng believes that Character Education is the foundation of a good education, and leads the school in enhancing the Character and Citizenship Development Programmes to actualise the school vision. Diverse programmes are provided to develop values and enrich pupils ' experiences.

Mrs Lim Bee Lay

Mrs Lim is currently the Principal of Maha Bodhi School. A student-centric Principal who knows her students by name, Mrs Lim has developed a strong culture of care within the school as well as provided an enriching environment for teaching and learning.

She has also enhanced the school ' s delivery of a holistic education by integrating the aesthetics into the school ' s curriculum. The school ' s aesthetics programme is structured across the levels and takes into consideration the developmental needs of the child.

Mdm Phan Swee Lin Sherin Jacinta

Mdm Phan is currently the Principal of Yangzheng Primary. She promotes the school as a second home to staff and pupils, instilling in them a strong sense of pride and belonging. To recognise staff and parents for their efforts to the school, a framework with awards and platforms, such as the Caring Teacher Awards, the Best Executive and Administrative Staff (EAS) awards, the Best Operations Support Officer/contract cleaner awards, as well as appreciation cards were introduced. Mdm Phan also leverages on strong partnerships with the School Advisory Committee, school ' s parent support group and the school ' s alumni to provide additional support to the school programmes.

Vice-Principal Designates Miss Tan Yit Peng, Miss Chan Yan Hoon and Mr Caleb Or Chin Poh were Vice-Principals of Coral Primary, CHIJ St Nicholas Girls ' Primary and West Grove Primary respectively. Press Releases