Jiemin Primary school

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School Official Opening 1987.

Jiemin Primary School started functioning at Yishun Street 71 in January 1985 with 23 classes and was holding another 16 classes for Peixin Primary School.

The “Use your hands” campaign was carried out on 23rd May 1992. The campaign is a nation-wide initiative to help inculcate healthy attitudes towards manual work among students.

The school was highlighted in The Straits Times on 15 Aug 2016 for our Applied Learning Programme. Students are given opportunities to practise different forms of writing such as newspapers and broadcast.

School History

The name of the school, Jiemin, originates from two traditional Chinese schools, Jiegu and Quanmin public schools, which were functioning at Bukit Merah before their closure in 1984. Jiemin Primary School began operations at Yishun Street 71 in January 1985. The school was also the holding site for 16 classes from Peixin Primary School, which later shifted into their own premises at Yishun Ring Road in June 1985. In March 1985, another 13 classes from West Hill Primary School joined the school. The school was officially opened in 1987 and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2015.

The school’s Applied Learning Programme – Our Journalists in Making – aims to develop students in critical thinking, oral and written communication skills and build their confidence to speak and write on any chosen topic. Presentations held during recess and school events are platforms that build students’ confidence. Students who would like to learn more about journalism can participate in the Journalists’ Club where they attend workshops and participate in activities such as reporting real-time news during school events.

Through the school’s Learning for Life Programme, Aesthetics Alive, students learn to draw, play instruments, compose songs and appreciate music and art through its structured art and music curricula. Students are also provided with opportunities to experiment with different musical instruments and dances during recess. Students who have a flair for dancing and music can participate in performing arts co-curricular activities such as Modern Dance and Angklung Ensemble, where more specific skills are taught and students can also develop team spirit and leadership qualities. 

Principals:
- Mr Koh Kia Wah (1984–1986)
- Mrs Toh Bon Kheng (1986–1987)
- Mr Ho Yoon Kee (1987–1989)
- Mr Koh Huai Pang (1989–1996)
- Mdm Jenny Law (1996–2002)
- Mr Abdul Rahman Ibrahim (2002–2007)
- Mrs Chandrika Mano (2007–2013)
- Ms Cheah Poh Lian (2013–2018)
- Mr Andy Mickey Choong (2019–present)

Key Milestones

School Motto

Strive to Succeed

School Crest

The school badge has a white background that signifies pervading and everlasting virtue and purity.
The letters ‘J’ and ‘P’ are symbolic of how Jiemin Primary seeks to be firmly grounded in strong values while it strives to succeed in all that it does.

School Song

Loyal to our school and land
United we achieve and progress
Dare to dream, reach for the sky
Nothing is impossible
Living up to our potential
To make our mark in this great world

Chorus
With knowledge we will understand
With wisdom, we discern
With honour we will lead our lives
We will serve and strive

Weathering through the winds of change
We of JPS will stand tall
Vibrant, unique and compassionate
Integrity forever more
As one big happy family
To make this journey, learn and live

Chorus
With knowledge we will understand
With wisdom, we discern
With honour we will lead our lives
We will serve and strive