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Cedar Primary School

Explore the history of Cedar Primary School.

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Black and white photo of a woman in a sari standing with a group of young children outdoors.

School History

Cedar Girls’ and Cedar Boys’ schools opened in 1957, offering primary education to over 2,500 children. The two schools were merged in January 1985 to form a government co-educational school known as Cedar Primary School.

Following PRIME upgrading, Cedar Primary moved into its current premises at Cedar Avenue in 2006.

In 2018, Cedar Primary School underwent another round of upgrading, which saw the addition of an indoor sports hall as well as an annex comprising classrooms and special rooms.

In the following year, Cedar Primary School merged with MacPherson Primary School, operating at the site of Cedar Primary and retaining its name.

Principals:
- Mr Lok Shee Kun (1985–1996)
- Mr R. Sachidanandan (1997–2003)
- Mrs Shirley Ho-Woo (2004–2007)
- Mrs Sharon Siew (2008–2012)
- Mrs Sara de Souza (2013–2018)
- Mr Chua Choon Hock (2019–present)

Key Milestones

key milestones

1985	Establishment of Cedar Primary School following the merger of Cedar Girls’ and Cedar Boys’ primary schools.
2006	Relocation to Cedar Avenue.
2018	Completion of PERI upgrading, with the addition of an indoor sports hall as well as an annex comprising classrooms and special rooms.
2019	Merger with MacPherson Primary School.

School Motto

"Effort Determines Success"

Our school motto, Effort Determines Success, encapsulates our belief that, when given equal opportunities, all of us can succeed with determination and hard work. Success is not dependent solely on the abilities or brains we are born with, because we can develop these abilities with the right attitude and effort. This belief compels us to continuously improve and innovate in the things we do.

School Crest

The colour blue symbolises the sky and sea – infinite open spaces – which represent boundless opportunities for all Cedarians to explore their talents, interests and imagination. The colour white symbolises goodness and purity, reminding all Cedarians to always think, speak and act with kind intents. The shield signifies the school’s safe environment in which all Cedarians can learn and play. The five stars represent the school values: kindness, integrity, resilience, responsibility and creativity.

The school’s initials ‘CP’ take the form of a tree and the infinity sign, emphasising the belief that every Cedarian has infinite potential to grow and become better every day. The scroll-like banner, located near the base of the crest, stands for the belief that learning is the foundation for Cedarians’ growth. The scroll depicts the ideal that every Cedarian enjoys learning and expanding his or her knowledge of the world.

School Song

Cedarians with hopes and dreams
We work and play respectfully in teams
The efforts we make, the success we create
The joy of learning, we will celebrate

Chorus
We love our school, the place to be
Where learning abounds for you and me
Together we sing, our voices ring
Cedar Primary, Our family

We learn and serve with humility
With resilience, and integrity
Creative and kind, we strive to be
For our bright future, our responsibility.
Chorus