Woodlands Primary School
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School History
Woodlands Primary School was originally known as Sungei Kadut School, which was established in 1953. In 1976, the school had to be demolished for industrial development and relocated to Marsiling Road in Woodlands New Town. The school was renamed Woodlands Primary School. In 1978, the school was officially declared open.
In 1986, Woodlands Primary School relocated to Woodlands Avenue 1. In 2003, the school moved to its present premises at 10 Woodlands Drive 50.
Principals:
- Mr R.R. Worthington (1959–1983)
- Mr Lee Eng Chian (1984–1986)
- Mr Tan Chian Eng (1987)
- Mrs Celine Fernandez (1987–1995)
- Mr Winston Teo (1996–1997)
- Mrs Mary Lim (1998–2000)
- Mr Collin Pereira (2001–2002)
- Mr Tan Yan Song (2003–2009)
- Mdm Kit Gek Wah (2010–2014)
- Ms Winnie Tan (2015–present)
Key Milestones
key milestones
1953 | Establishment of Sungei Kadut Primary School. |
1976 | School renamed as Woodlands Primary School. |
1978 | Official opening of Woodlands Primary School at Marsiling Road. |
1986 | Relocation of school to Woodlands Avenue 1. |
2003 | Relocation of school to 10 Woodlands Drive 50. |
2006 | Celebration of 30th anniversary and official opening of school. |
2018 | Completion of PERI upgrading. |
School Motto
Step By Step Towards Excellence
School Crest

The school crest shows a lion’s head which is synonymous with Lion City, Singapore. ‘WDP’ stands for Woodlands Primary School, and the book represents knowledge and enlightenment. The torch represents a burning desire for knowledge. The school colours are red, yellow and orange.
School Song
Woodlands Primary School forever
None more loved can be
School and nation forever
Let’s be united to live in harmony
School and nation for us for us
What can we do to serve thee
We for thee will strive
School and nation forever
We belong to thee
To advance step by step
School and nation for us for us


