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CHIJ PRIMARY (TOA PAYOH)

628 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh

Singapore 319765

Introduction

CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) is a government-aided Catholic girls' school founded by the Infant Jesus (IJ) Sisters. The school is committed to providing a holistic education that nurtures students to become women of grace and substance. Its educational philosophy is guided by the IJ mission to foster truth, justice, freedom, and love, and its motto, "Simple in Virtue, Steadfast in Duty."

The school provides a well-rounded education that integrates academic rigour with character and faith formation. It offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where girls are encouraged to develop their intellectual, creative, and leadership potential. Through its comprehensive curriculum and co-curricular activities, the school aims to form young women who are compassionate, resilient, and prepared to serve the community.

A Brief Historical Background

The oldest of the CHIJ schools in Singapore, it was founded in 1854 at the corner of Victoria Street and Bras Basah Road.

School Overview

Main Level
Primary School
School Type
Government-Aided School
School Nature
Girls' School
School Mode / Session
Single Session
Autonomous
No
DGP Code
TOA PAYOH

SAP, GEP and IP

Special Assistance Plan (SAP)

Not Available

Bilingual and bicultural programme focusing on strong English and Mother Tongue foundations.

Gifted Education Programme (GEP)

Not Available

Enrichment for high-ability learners with greater depth, breadth, and pace.

Integrated Programme (IP)

Not Available

Seamless multi-year pathway that bypasses the O-Levels for a broader curriculum.

Mother Tongue

Chinese
Malay
Tamil

Departments

English Language Mathematics Science Mother Tongue Physical Education Aesthetics Character and Citizenship Education

Subjects Offered

Art
Bengali Language
Catechism
Chinese Language
English Language
Ethics
Foundation Chinese Language
Foundation English Language
Foundation Malay Language
Foundation Mathematics
Foundation Science
Foundation Tamil Language
Gujarati Language
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Malay Language
Higher Tamil Language
Hindi Language
Malay Language
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Punjabi Language
Science
Social Studies
Tamil Language
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

ART AND CRAFTS
DIGITAL MEDIA
(MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(GREEN CLUB)
INTERNATIONAL CHESS

PHYSICAL SPORTS

ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
ARTISTIC SWIMMING
BADMINTON
BOWLING
FENCING
HEALTH AND FITNESS
(DIVING)
NETBALL
RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
SQUASH
SWIMMING
TAEKWONDO
TENNIS
TRACK AND FIELD
WUSHU

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHOIR
CULTURAL DANCE
(DANCE CLUB)
ENGLISH DRAMA
HANDBELL ENSEMBLE
MODERN DANCE
STRING ENSEMBLE

UNIFORMED GROUPS

GIRL GUIDES (BROWNIES)

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: From Girls to Women of Grace and Substance.

Mission: To nurture every CHIJ girl into a woman of grace and substance, who is a confident and compassionate leader, with a heart for others.

Values: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care, Harmony

School Leadership

Principal
MADAM CHUA SOOK LIAN JUDINA
Vice Principal
MRS SNG CHARMAINE
Vice Principal
MRS MELISSA YAP
Vice Principal
MADAM YVONNE LIM BUAY HUANG (LIN MEIFANG)

School Distinctive Programmes

Applied Learning Programme (ALP)
Domain: STEM - Sustainability
Title: Trash to Treasure
Learning for Life Programme (LLP)
Domain: Sports & Outdoor Education
Title: IJSports

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

School Accomplishments

Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning (South Zone)
Development Award for Character Development

Notable Alumni

Helena Wong Kar Mun Jacintha Abisheganaden Joan Pereira Violet Sleigh David Marshall Chan Heng Chee Shanti Pereira

School Location

628 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh , 319765 , Toa payoh South , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: Toa Payoh

Bus To Get There: 59, 231, 141

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School Bus Operator

Operator Name
SFX Transport Services

Nearest Libraries

Toa Payoh Public Library – 1.48 km Bishan Public Library – 1.62 km Serangoon Public Library – 3.73 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 3.79 km library@orchard – 4.20 km Central Public Library – 4.55 km Cheng San Public Library – 5.07 km Geylang East Public Library – 5.56 km Queenstown Public Library – 5.72 km library@chinatown – 6.27 km Sengkang Public Library – 6.99 km Punggol Regional Library – 7.63 km Clementi Public Library – 8.16 km Yishun Public Library – 8.35 km Bukit Panjang Public Library – 8.44 km Sembawang Public Library – 9.51 km Woodlands Regional Library – 9.53 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

Trevista – 0.49 km Gem Residences – 0.68 km Sky Vue – 0.95 km Sky Habitat – 1.12 km Trellis Towers – 1.35 km Thomson 800 – 1.52 km Oleander Towers – 1.68 km The Calista – 1.81 km Bishan 8 – 1.99 km Marymount Residences – 2.18 km

Neighborhood Guide

Key insights about the Toa Payoh neighborhood, in which the school is situated.

Community & Lifestyle

As one of Singapore's oldest and most iconic satellite towns, Toa Payoh exudes a nostalgic charm and has a strong, deeply-rooted community spirit. The area is home to many multi-generational families. The atmosphere is bustling and down-to-earth, embodying the classic Singaporean heartland.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Toa Payoh Town Park: A scenic park with a large pond and an iconic observation tower, once a popular spot for wedding photos. Dragon Playground: One of the few remaining full-sized mosaic dragon playgrounds in Singapore, a beloved heritage icon. Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery: A stunning national monument and one of the oldest monasteries in Singapore. HDB Hub: The headquarters of the Housing & Development Board.

Local Culture & Activities

Toa Payoh is a food haven, with numerous famous hawker centres like the Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Market & Food Centre. The town centre is a vibrant hub of shops and services. The area has a rich heritage trail that showcases its historical development.

Unique Characteristics

Toa Payoh's unique identity comes from its significant place in Singapore's history as the first town comprehensively planned and developed by the HDB. It famously hosted Queen Elizabeth II in 1972 at Block 53, now known as the "VIP Block". The town serves as a living testament to the nation's public housing success story.

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