Guangyang Primary School

Image Gallery

The GYPS building at 6 Bishan Street 12 between 1993 and 2009. It was demolished and redeveloped under PRIME from 2010 to 2011.

The sparkling new building complete with an indoor sports Hall, covered play courts, a rooftop parade square and a multi-purpose hall (2012).

A Vibrant School, A Learning Community Committed to Excellence (2010).

Live your passion where pupils enjoy the different performing arts and showcase their talents at various platforms (2018).

School History

Guangyang Primary School, originally named Kong Yiong School, was started by a group of Chinese education enthusiasts in 1918. It offered Chinese as the first language. The school was temporarily closed during the Second World War, and reopened in September 1945.

In 1959, the school offered secondary classes and was renamed Kong Yiong High School. In 1984, the primary and secondary schools were separated, and the primary school became a government school in 1986. In 1988, the name of the school was changed to Guangyang Primary School (光洋小学). 

In 1993, Guangyang Primary School relocated to its current premises at 6 Bishan Street 12. In 2011, Guangyang Primary School completed the PRIME upgrading. In 2018, the school celebrated its 100th anniversary. That same year, Guangyang Primary School was accorded the Learning for Life Programme in Music and Performing Arts, with emphasis on talent and character development.

In 2023, Guangyang Primary School merged with Townsville Primary School. The English name of the merged school is Townsville Primary School while the Chinese name of Guangyang Primary School (光洋小学) was retained.

Principals:
- Mr Liang Pidu (1918–1920)
- Mr Huang Yiyuang (1920–1929)
- Mdm Zhang Qiangbao (1929–1939)
- Mr Wu Fulin (1939–1955)
- Mr Zheng Yunwen (1956–1964)
- Mr Willian Shen (1965–1983)
- Mr Loong (龙厉权) (1984–1985)
- Mr Ang Mah Chew (1985–1986)
- Mrs Soh Chin Wah (1986 – 1996)
- Mr Goh Kian Guan (1996–2003)
- Mdm Kit Gek Wah (2004–2009)
- Mdm Wu Siew Fong Susan (2009–2013)
- Mr Vimalenthiran Vijayasingam (2013–2020)
- Mr Enoch Lau (2021-2022)

Key Milestones

School Motto

Loyalty, Diligence, Courage and Honesty

School Crest

The crest consists of a shield with the name of the school on the upper section. Below the name is an open book signifying an institution of learning. The school’s core values: Loyalty, Diligence, Courage and Honesty are displayed on the book.

The name Guangyang in Mandarin means ‘bright ocean’ and this is reflected by the two wavy lines at the bottom of the badge, illuminated by the sun that is the source of brightness. The ocean signifies unlimited opportunities, and it is hoped that its students will be able to confidently face new challenges in the future.

School Song

Guangyang Primary, let’s do our very best
Work together, to achieve success
With integrity and kindness
Serve with all our hearts and mind.

Guangyang Guangyang, it’s here we learn and grow
Leaders of tomorrow, we will be
With our ocean of knowledge
We will scale to greater heights
Guangyang, Guangyang, going forth and shining bright.
Guangyang, Guangyang, going forth and shining bright.

Guangyang Primary, we will strive for excellence
Live our lives, with strength and confidence
Innovative and resilient
A loyal citizen.