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GREENWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL

11 WOODLANDS DR 62

Singapore 737942

Introduction

Greenwood Primary School is a government school that aims to nurture students to become confident learners, active citizens, and caring leaders. The school's vision is to be a "Gracious Community of Passionate Learners, Thinkers and Leaders," and its educational approach is guided by its core values of respect, responsibility, resilience, integrity, care, and harmony.

The school offers a well-rounded education in a vibrant and supportive environment. Its Applied Learning Programme (ALP) focuses on developing scientific inquiry and environmental literacy. The Learning for Life Programme (LLP) is centred on building character and fostering leadership through the arts, providing a platform for creative expression and collaboration.

A Brief Historical Background

Greenwood Primary School was established in 1942 as Albert Jackson Primary School and was renamed Greenwood Primary School in 1972.

School Overview

Main Level
Primary School
School Type
Government School
School Nature
Co-ed School
School Mode / Session
Single Session
Autonomous
No
DGP Code
WOODLANDS

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 Physical Education Aesthetics Character and Citizenship Education

Subjects Offered

Art
Bengali Language
Chinese Language
English Language
Foundation Bengali Language
Foundation Chinese Language
Foundation English Language
Foundation Gujarati Language
Foundation Hindi Language
Foundation Malay Language
Foundation Mathematics
Foundation Punjabi Language
Foundation Science
Foundation Tamil Language
Foundation Urdu 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
Subject Based Banding
Tamil Language
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

ANGKLUNG/KULINTANG ENSEMBLE
CHINESE DANCE
CHOIR
INDIAN DANCE
MALAY DANCE
STRING ENSEMBLE

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

ART AND CRAFTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE, DRAMA AND DEBATING
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (MEDIA PRODUCTION)

PHYSICAL SPORTS

BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
MODULAR CCA (SPORTS)
RUGBY

UNIFORMED GROUPS

SCOUTS

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: Every Greenwood pupil a confident learner, a caring citizen and an innovative thinker.

Mission: To provide a holistic education to nurture every pupil to be a confident learner, a caring citizen and an innovative thinker.

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

School Leadership

Principal
MADAM TANG PEI LU TRICILIA
Vice Principal
MR KIRUPANANTHA KUMAR S/O PALAIYAN
Vice Principal
MR LEE HUAN SIAK
Vice Principal
MR TAN KAR WEE

School Distinctive Programmes

Applied Learning Programme (ALP)
Domain: Languages
Title: Bilingual LIterature Appreciation Student Series (BLISS)
Learning for Life Programme (LLP)
Domain: Community Service & Student Leadership
Title: We are Thinking, Inventive and Zealous KIdZ (WHIZZ) to serve the community

School Location

11 WOODLANDS DR 62 , 737942 , Woodlands North , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: Admiralty MRT Station

Bus To Get There: 912, 913, 962

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School Bus Operator

Operator Name
Teo Boon Transport Pte Ltd

Nearest Libraries

Woodlands Regional Library – 2.07 km Sembawang Public Library – 1.76 km Yishun Public Library – 3.49 km Choa Chu Kang Public Library – 7.23 km Bukit Panjang Public Library – 7.63 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 7.70 km Punggol Regional Library – 7.82 km Cheng San Public Library – 8.16 km Sengkang Public Library – 8.32 km Bishan Public Library – 9.87 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

Woodsvale – 0.18 km Northoaks – 0.35 km La Casa – 0.62 km Forestville – 0.85 km Twin Fountains – 1.02 km Bellewoods – 1.19 km The Brownstone – 1.42 km The Visionaire – 1.59 km Parc Life – 1.76 km Sun Plaza – 1.93 km

Neighborhood Guide

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

Community & Lifestyle

A bustling, family-friendly suburban town with a diverse demographic of young families, professionals, and expatriates. The lifestyle is convenient and active, with a strong sense of community fostered by numerous amenities and green spaces. It's a self-sufficient town that offers a balance between urban living and nature.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Woodlands Waterfront Park: Offers stunning panoramic views of the Johor Strait and a 1.5km-long waterfront promenade. Admiralty Park: Features the largest nature area within a park in Singapore, with a diverse range of flora and fauna, a mangrove forest, and Singapore's largest playground. Causeway Point & Woodlands Civic Centre: Major retail and community hubs. Singapore State Cemetery: The burial site of Singapore's first and second presidents.

Local Culture & Activities

The area boasts a vibrant dining and shopping scene at Causeway Point, one of the largest suburban malls in Singapore. The Woodlands Regional Library and community clubs host regular events and workshops. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the extensive jogging and cycling tracks at Woodlands Waterfront Park. Marsiling Mall and its hawker centre are popular for local food.

Unique Characteristics

Its most defining characteristic is the direct causeway link to Johor Bahru, Malaysia, making it a crucial gateway and fostering significant cross-border interaction and economic activity. Historically, the area was characterized by rubber plantations and villages, and its name was derived from its heavily wooded appearance when viewed from Johor.

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