Teck Ghee Primary School

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Building of Teck Ghee Primary School in 1979.

History and key information of Chong Li Primary School.

Staff and Family with Prime Minister Lee and YOG Mascots in 2010.

TGPS 15th Year Anniversary - Guinness Record for tiles laying with the Primary 6 graduating classes (2017).

School History

Teck Ghee Primary School was established in 1979. The school was officially opened in April 1989. Teck Ghee Primary School was the third government school built in Ang Mo Kio.

In 2002, Teck Ghee Primary School merged with Chong Li Primary School to form the present Teck Ghee Primary School. Chong Li Primary School was established in 1981, holding classes in the old premises of Braddell Secondary School. It later moved to 4 Ang Mo Kio Street 44 and then to holding premises at 6 Ang Mo Kio Street 44 in 2000.

In 2003, the new Teck Ghee Primary School began operations at its new school building at 1 Ang Mo Kio Street 32. In 2017, the school celebrated its 15th anniversary. 

Principals:
- Mr Tan Ban Soon (1979–1982)
- Mrs Tan Bee Har (1982–2002)
- Mr Tan Say Kiat (2002–2010)
- Mdm Chua Pei Pei (2010–2017)
- Mr Wong Jia Wang (2017–2023)
- Ms Rezia Rahumathullah (2024-present)

Key Milestones

School Motto

Aspire and Achieve

School Crest

The school crest comprises of a star, a globe, the constellation and a pair of wings.

The star symbolizes our belief that every child can realise his or her potential to shine brightly, and we aspire to bring out the star quality in each of them.

The globe represents the important part our students can play in the global and local communities.

The constellation represents our journey of lifelong learning and construction of new knowledge.

The pair of wings symbolizes the school soaring to greater heights, in search of higher aspirations and excellence.

Our motto ‘Aspire and Achieve’ urges teachers and students to be anchored on strong moral values, set their sights high, and strive towards a common goal.

The pillar with the core values, ‘TGPS’, represents our effort in achieving our aspirations.  Our core values are Team Spirit, Graciousness, Perseverance and Self-Discipline.

School Song

Upholding the goals of Teck Ghee Primary
Pupils and Teachers
We are a family
Every race and religion together we stand
For our island nation forward hand in hand

Children of the nation
Symbols of its dream
Boundless in our energy
Like a flowing stream
Growing to be citizens
Growing to believe
For our home and community
Aspire and achieve

Building trust together
Friends at Teck Ghee
Eager to be here
Learning constantly
Singapore’s hope and future
Setting our sights high
Expanding our potential
Reaching for the sky

(Chorus)