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CHIJ SECONDARY (TOA PAYOH)

626 LORONG 1 TOA PAYOH

Singapore 319764

Introduction

CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) is a government-aided autonomous Catholic school for girls, founded by the Infant Jesus (IJ) Sisters. The school's mission is to nurture women of integrity and women for others, guided by its motto, "Simple in Virtue, Steadfast in Duty." Its educational philosophy is deeply rooted in the IJ values of truth, justice, freedom, and love.

The school offers a rich and challenging curriculum that fosters academic excellence, critical thinking, and a global outlook. It is known for its strong emphasis on leadership development, service learning, and the arts. Through its holistic programmes, the school aims to develop confident, compassionate, and articulate young women who are prepared to lead and make a positive impact on society.

A Brief Historical Background

The school was established in 1854 and was formerly located at Victoria Street before moving to Toa Payoh in 1983.

School Overview

Main Level
Singapore School
School Type
Government-Aided School
School Nature
Girls' School
School Mode / Session
Single Session
Autonomous
Yes
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 Mathematics Science Mother Tongue Languages Humanities Aesthetics Craft & Technology Physical Education

Subjects Offered

Additional Mathematics
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Arabic Language as MTL-in-lieu
Art
Bahasa Indonesia
Basic Chinese Language
Basic Malay Language
Basic Tamil Language
Bengali Language
Biology
Burmese Language
Business Studies
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Chinese Language (Special Programme)
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Computer Applications
Computing
Design and Technology
Drama
Elements of Business Skills
English Language
Food & Consumer Education
Food & Consumer Education
French Language
Geography
German Language
Gujarati Language
Higher Art
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Malay Language
Higher Music
Higher Tamil Language
Hindi Language
History
Humanities (Geography)
Humanities (History)
Humanities (Literature in English)
Humanities (SS, Geography)
Humanities (SS, History)
Humanities (SS, Humanities Exposure Modules)
Humanities (SS, Literature in Chinese)
Humanities (SS, Literature in English)
Humanities (SS, Literature in Malay)
Humanities (SS, Literature in Tamil)
Japanese Language
Literature in Chinese
Literature in English
Literature in Malay
Literature in Tamil
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Malay Language Syllabus B
Mathematics
Music
Nutrition and Food Science
Overall
Physics
Principles of Accounts
Punjabi Language
Science
Science (Chem, Bio)
Science (Phy, Bio)
Science (Phy, Chem)
Social Studies
Spanish Language
Tamil Language
Tamil Language Syllabus B
Thai Language
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

ART AND CRAFTS
(ARTS ALIVE!)
CHINESE CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
(CHINESE CULTURAL SOCIETY)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
(IJ YOUTH MISSION)
DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
(DEBATING AND ORATORY SOCIETY)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(IGROW@IJ)
FAITH-BASED CCA
(LEGION OF MARY)
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (MEDIA PRODUCTION)
(IJ MEDIA CLUB)
INTERNATIONAL CHESS
ROBOTICS
(AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS CLUB)

PHYSICAL SPORTS

ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
BOWLING
GOLF
NETBALL
RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
SAILING
TENNIS
TRACK AND FIELD

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHOIR
CONCERT BAND
ENGLISH DRAMA
(IJ Theatre)
GUITAR ENSEMBLE
MODERN DANCE
(IJ DANCE ENSEMBLE)

UNIFORMED GROUPS

GIRL GUIDES
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (SEA)
RED CROSS YOUTH

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: Women of Grace, Women of Strength, Women for Others.

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

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

School Leadership

Principal
MADAM RACHEL ANG LAY KOON
Vice Principal
MADAM CHRIS KOH
Vice Principal
MADAM LIM LAY HOON
Vice Principal
MISS KESAVAN PAULA ANNE

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

School Accomplishments

Autonomous School
Centre of Excellence for Language and the Arts
School Distinction Award
Best Practice Award in Teaching and Learning

School Location

626 LORONG 1 TOA PAYOH , 319764 , Toa payoh South , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: TOA PAYOH MRT

Bus To Get There: 59, 141, 231

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Travelling Distance by Taxi between MRT/LRT Station to the School

From Estimated Duration (Minutes) Approx. Distance (KM)
TOA PAYOH MRT STATION (NS19) 2.3 0.84
CALDECOTT MRT STATION (CC17 / TE9) 3.0 1.19
BRADDELL MRT STATION (NS18) 2.5 1.23
BISHAN MRT STATION (NS17 / CC15) 6.0 2.51
MOUNT PLEASANT MRT STATION (TE10) 6.0 2.61
MARYMOUNT MRT STATION (CC16) 6.5 2.87
NOVENA MRT STATION (NS20) 7.1 2.97
POTONG PASIR MRT STATION (NE10) 6.5 3.42
NEWTON MRT STATION (NS21 / DT11) 7.2 3.56
UPPER THOMSON MRT STATION (TE8) 8.3 3.72

Estimates shown for closest stations.

Nearest Libraries

Toa Payoh Public Library – 1.40 km Bishan Public Library – 1.69 km Serangoon Public Library – 3.65 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 3.82 km library@orchard – 4.10 km Central Public Library – 4.45 km Cheng San Public Library – 5.02 km Geylang East Public Library – 5.46 km Queenstown Public Library – 5.67 km library@chinatown – 6.17 km Sengkang Public Library – 6.94 km Punggol Regional Library – 7.58 km Clementi Public Library – 8.06 km Yishun Public Library – 8.39 km Bukit Panjang Public Library – 8.49 km Sembawang Public Library – 9.55 km Woodlands Regional Library – 9.58 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

Trevista – 0.41 km Gem Residences – 0.60 km Sky Vue – 0.87 km Sky Habitat – 1.04 km Trellis Towers – 1.27 km Thomson 800 – 1.44 km Oleander Towers – 1.60 km The Calista – 1.73 km Bishan 8 – 1.91 km Marymount Residences – 2.10 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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