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Hong Kah Primary School
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School History
As Bukit Batok became more populated, there was a need to start a new school to cater for the growing number of children. Hong Kah Primary School was established in 1995 and officially opened on 29 August 1997.
The school building attracted a lot of attention as it was one of the ‘designer’ schools in Singapore. Located at the end of Bukit Batok West Avenue 2 and facing a large forested area, the school building was unique, with a distinct identity. Many students and parents compared it to a resort or a condominium. The library block was designed to look like a rocket ready for take-off.
Hong Kah was well known for its sustained achievements in volleyball. Led by a team of dedicated teachers, within a short span of three years, the junior and senior boys team won the national championships in 2003. From 2003 to 2014, Hong Kah clinched 10 national and 15 zonal championships, achieving the Programme for School-based Excellence in 2008.
In 2015, Hong Kah Primary School merged with Lianhua Primary School and continued to operate under the latter’s name. Despite its relatively short history of 20 years, Hong Kah built a reputation where its guiding beacon was the culture of care. There was much that the school had done to provide students with an enriching learning experience; show them the wonders of the world, beyond just their home and school; and, more importantly, give them hope for the future.
Principals:
- Mr Koh Hang Hong (1995–1998)
- Ms Shanti d/o Govindan (1999–2006)
- Mdm Lee Lay Keok (2007–2014)
Key Milestones
key milestones
1995 | Establishment of Hong Kah Primary School on 20 March. |
1997 | Official opening of Hong Kah Primary School. |
2008 | Achieved the Programme for School-based Excellence for volleyball. |
2015 | Merger with Lianhua Primary School to become the present Lianhua Primary School. |
School Motto
Wisdom and Courage
School Crest
The crest features the school’s initials, ‘H’ and ‘K’. The school motto serves to remind students of the attributes needed to strive for excellence and bring glory to the school. The ribbon represents glory, which students can bring to themselves and the school.
School Song
We’re children of Hong Kah,
Singing happily
Together we work and play,
Seeking knowledge and truth,
We’re the children of Hong Kah,
Striving for excellence.
Through our courage and wisdom,
We’ll bring glory to our school.