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MARYMOUNT CONVENT SCHOOL

20 Marymount Road

Singapore 297754

Introduction

Marymount Convent School is a government-aided Catholic girls' school founded by the Good Shepherd Sisters. The school's vision is to be a Christ-centred learning community of leaders and learners for God and for others. Its educational philosophy is guided by its motto, "Virtue and Knowledge," and the core values of compassion, integrity, and humility.

The school provides a holistic education that integrates faith formation, character development, and academic learning. It offers an Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in critical social inquiry and media literacy, and a Learning for Life Programme (LLP) in the arts. Through these programmes, the school aims to form young women who are confident, compassionate, and committed to making a positive difference in the world.

A Brief Historical Background

The school was established in 1958 as Good Shepherd Convent, an English school, to educate girls whose education was affected by the war.

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 Mathematics Science Mother Tongue Physical Education Aesthetics Character and Citizenship Education

Subjects Offered

Art
Bengali Language
CVE
Chinese Language
English Language
Foundation Chinese Language
Foundation English Language
Foundation Hindi Language
Foundation Malay Language
Foundation Mathematics
Foundation Science
Foundation Tamil Language
Gujarati Language
Higher Tamil 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
DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
DESIGN AND INNOVATION
PHYSICAL SCIENCE

PHYSICAL SPORTS

ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
BADMINTON
NETBALL
RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
ROPE SKIPPING
TENNIS

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHOIR
GUITAR ENSEMBLE
MODERN DANCE

UNIFORMED GROUPS

GIRL GUIDES (BROWNIES)

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: To be a Catholic school of choice, nurturing persons of faith and leaders with a heart for others.

Mission: To provide a holistic education in a Catholic environment to nurture every student to be a person of faith and a leader with a heart for others.

Values: Faith, Service, Community

School Leadership

Principal
MISS CHEONG HWEE KHIM
Vice Principal
MRS HING SZE MEING DEBBIE (XING SIMIN DEBBIE)
Vice Principal
MADAM TAN MEI MEI ANNA
Vice Principal
MR LOH YEH CHANG HENRY

School Distinctive Programmes

Applied Learning Programme (ALP)
Domain: Languages
Title: Grooming Compassionate and Confident Ladies to Advocate for Worthy Causes
Learning for Life Programme (LLP)
Domain: Sports & Outdoor Education
Title: Enhancing Holistic Health through Sports and Outdoor Education - Sports Excellence (SPOEEX) @ Marymount

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Indranee Rajah Jean Danker Marion Nicole Teo Dr. Noeleen Heyzer Braema Mathi Cecilia Ee Christine Tan

School Location

20 Marymount Road , 297754 , Toa payoh South , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: Braddell MRT Station or Caldecott MRT Station

Bus To Get There: 141, 235

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School Bus Operator

Operator Name
Big One Transport Service

Nearest Libraries

Bishan Public Library – 1.25 km Toa Payoh Public Library – 2.05 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 2.76 km Serangoon Public Library – 4.07 km Cheng San Public Library – 4.42 km library@orchard – 4.80 km Central Public Library – 5.29 km Queenstown Public Library – 6.47 km Sengkang Public Library – 6.55 km Geylang East Public Library – 6.74 km library@chinatown – 6.99 km Punggol Regional Library – 7.18 km Yishun Public Library – 7.37 km Bukit Panjang Public Library – 7.95 km Woodlands Regional Library – 8.39 km Sembawang Public Library – 8.52 km Clementi Public Library – 8.84 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

Jadescape – 0.18 km Marymount Residences – 0.35 km Thomson 800 – 0.52 km Tresalveo – 0.69 km Bishan 8 – 0.86 km Sky Vue – 1.08 km Sky Habitat – 1.25 km The Gardens at Bishan – 1.48 km Thomson Grand – 1.65 km Thomson Three – 1.82 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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