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Zhonghua Primary School

Explore the history of Zhonghua Primary School.

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New school building began its operation with single session in 1987.

School History

Zhonghua Primary School was established in 1911 as Chung Hwa Girls’ School. In 1951, the school became a full school: the primary section was on Niven Road and the secondary section on Bartley Road. In 1957, Chung Hwa Girls’ School became a government-aided school.

In 1980, the primary school ceased operations. In 1986, Chung Hwa Girls’ High School moved to its present location at Serangoon Avenue 4 and was renamed Zhonghua Secondary School.

Zhonghua Primary School was rebuilt next to Zhonghua Secondary School. In 1987, the school operated as single-session. In 1989, the school was officially declared open. In 2001, the school underwent PRIME upgrading.

Principals:
- Mr Tan Eng Chai (1987–1989)
- Mdm Jenny Law (1989–1996)
- Mdm Zahara Yusoff (1996–2002)
- Mr Stephen Chua Tong Hee (2002–2007)
- Mr Bucktha Seelan (2007–2014)
- Mdm Rostinah Mohamad Said (2014–2023)
- Mrs Chan Le Chin (2024 - present)

Key Milestones

key milestones

1911	Establishment of Chung Hwa Girls’ School.
1951	Became a full school with primary and secondary sections.
1957	Became a government-aided school.
1980	Closure of primary school section on Niven Road.
1987	Zhonghua Primary School was rebuilt and became single-session primary school.
1989	Official opening of Zhonghua Primary School.
2001	Completion of PRIME upgrading.
2007	Merger with Serangoon Garden South School.
2007	Celebration of 20th anniversary.

School Motto

Diligence Before Success

School Crest

The school crest shows two letters ‘Z’s, one upright and the other inverted to signify the school’s emphasis in training its students and staff to be flexible in their outlook in life, particularly in problem-solving. The school crest is solid in structure, representing its belief that a school that is well-founded will flourish. The colour turquoise represents vibrant youth.

School Song

When nineteen eighty-seven dawned
The torch of Zhonghua was first shone
Calling us all who belong to her
To set our goals and achieve them together

Chorus:
In all we do, from each his best
Diligence will bring us success
Aiming high always on the go
Doing well today even better tomorrow