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Punggol Primary School
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School History
Punggol Primary School was established in January 1995, sited at the former Hai Sing Girls’ High School. In March 1995, the school moved to its present location at Hougang Avenue 8.
The school completed its PRIME upgrading in 2004 and PERI upgrading in 2018. In 2005, Punggol Primary School was accorded the North 3 Centre of Excellence in Science.
In 2015, the school transited to single-session, and was accorded the Learning for Life Programme in ‘Social Emotional Learning and Character Development Through Active Participation in Sports’, or STARS.
In 2016, the school was accorded the Applied Learning Programme, ‘GreeNovation @ PPS’. The main aim of ALP is to develop the students to think collaboratively and implement innovative solutions for a sustainable future. The school’s green effort has been recognized and has been awarded the WWF Eco—School Award (Silver) since 2019 and the WWF Eco-School Excellence Award (Community Outreach) in 2022. The school adopted a school wide approach to Growth Mindset since 2019 as part of its Learn for Life initiative and also embarked on the Peer Support Relationship programme in 2019 to offer a caring and conducive environment for all of students.
In 2022, the school also established a CARE HUB, an integrated one-stop student service centre, to provide holistic care support to students. MOE Kindergarten (MK) retrofitting works within the school began on 2022 and MK@Punggol will begin operation in January 2024 to welcome its first batch of K1 students.
Principals:
- Ms Elizabeth Chan (1995–1999)
- Mrs Chean-Ho Wei Fang (2000–2005)
- Ms Chua Soh Leng (2006–2012)
- Mr Hanafi Asmore (2013–2019)
- Ms Chew Tock Lee (2020–2021)
- Mdm Norliza A. Rahim (2022- 2025)
- Mdm Tan Li Ling (2026-present)
Key Milestones
key milestones
1995 | Establishment of Punggol Primary School. |
2004 | Completion of PRIME upgrading. |
2005 | Opening of North 3 Centre of Excellence for Science @ PPS. |
2015 | Became single-session school; accorded Learning for Life Programme, ‘Social-Emotional Learning and Character Building Through Active Participation in Sports’ (STARS). |
2016 | Accorded Applied Learning Programme, ‘GreeNovation @ PPS’. |
2018 | Completion of PERI upgrading. |
2019 -2022 | Awarded the WWF Eco-school Award for its emphasis on continuous school improvement and culture of environmental awareness and participation in activities to promote Singapore’s sustainability. |
2024 | MK@Punggol begins operation. |
School Motto
Pride in Performance
School Crest
The rectangular shape of the crest symbolises a well-balanced education built on a firm foundation.
The two blue triangles symbolise unity in harmony and sincerity.
The colour yellow represents integrity and moral courage in the fulfilment of duties and responsibilities.
The colour green in the initials ‘PPS’ signifies growth and vitality.
School Song
Here we are in Punggol Primary
Always with a smile
We’re bright and happy
Kind and helpful
We’re diligent too
Come let us take pride
Now and forever
In whatever we do
With courage and grace
Bound by truth and love
We strive for pride and glory
Every waking hour
Punggol Primary
Let the people see
We’ll be the very best that we can be
Here we are in Punggol Primary
Always standing tall
We’ll stand together
Grow together
Helping one and all
Come let us stay strong
Now and forever
In whatever we do
With courage and grace
bound by truth and love
We strive for pride and glory
Every waking hour
Punggol Primary
Let the people see
We’ll be the very best that we can be
We’ll be the very best that we can be