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NEW TOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL

300 Tanglin Halt Road

Singapore 148812

Introduction

New Town Primary School is a government school committed to nurturing students to become confident persons, self-directed learners, and concerned citizens. The school's vision is to be a "Community of Learners, Leaders and Innovators," and its educational philosophy is anchored in its core values of respect, responsibility, resilience, integrity, care, and harmony.

The school provides a holistic education in a supportive and engaging environment. Its Applied Learning Programme (ALP) is in environmental science for sustainable living, fostering a sense of responsibility towards the planet. The Learning for Life Programme (LLP) is centred on character and leadership development through the arts, aiming to build confidence, creativity, and collaborative skills.

A Brief Historical Background

New Town Primary School was established in 1965. In 2009, the school merged with Ghim Moh Primary School and relocated to its current campus at Tanglin Halt Road.

School Overview

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

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
CCE(EL)
Chinese Language
English Language
FTGP
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
Tamil Language
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

ART AND CRAFTS
ROBOTICS
SPEECH AND DRAMA

PHYSICAL SPORTS

BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
FOOTBALL
NETBALL

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

BRASS BAND
CHINESE DANCE
CHOIR
MALAY DANCE
MODERN DANCE

UNIFORMED GROUPS

GIRL GUIDES (BROWNIES)
RED CROSS YOUTH

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: Passionate Learners, Critical Thinkers, Anchored Leaders.

Mission: Nurturing learners, thinkers and leaders who are anchored in values.

Values: Resilience, Integrity, Service, Excellence.

School Leadership

Principal
MISS HANNAH CHIA CUI'E
Vice Principal
MRS CHIN WEY LING LYNNE
Vice Principal
MADAM FOO HUEY YING (FU HUIYING)

School Distinctive Programmes

Applied Learning Programme (ALP)
Domain: Interdisciplinary
Title: scieNcE Alive@NEwTown
Learning for Life Programme (LLP)
Domain: Community Service & Student Leadership
Title: A Leader in Every Child

School Location

300 Tanglin Halt Road , 148812 , Queenstown South , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: Commonwealth MRT Station

Bus To Get There: SBS Numbers 32, 100, 105, 111, 145, 147, 195, 196, 198, 855

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School Bus Operator

Operator Name
Sky Island Transport & Trading Pte Ltd

Nearest Libraries

Queenstown Public Library – 0.62 km library@harbourfront – 3.29 km library@chinatown – 3.65 km library@orchard – 3.32 km Clementi Public Library – 4.39 km Central Public Library – 4.83 km Toa Payoh Public Library – 6.13 km Bishan Public Library – 6.79 km Jurong Regional Library – 6.57 km Geylang East Public Library – 8.07 km Jurong West Public Library – 6.91 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 8.49 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

Commonwealth Towers – 0.22 km Queens Peak – 0.39 km Margaret Ville – 0.56 km Stirling Residences – 0.73 km The Metropolitan Condominium – 0.96 km Highline Residences – 1.13 km Artra – 1.30 km Echelon – 1.47 km Alex Residences – 1.64 km Principal Garden – 1.86 km

Neighborhood Guide

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

Community & Lifestyle

As Singapore's first-ever satellite town, Queenstown is a mature estate steeped in history, featuring a mix of old and new architecture. The community is diverse, comprising elderly residents who have witnessed its entire history, as well as younger generations and expatriates drawn by its city-fringe location and heritage charm.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Queenstown Public Library: Singapore's first-ever branch library, a conserved building with a distinctive bow-tie motif. The former Forfar House: The first high-rise HDB block. Dawson Estate: A newer area featuring award-winning "Housing-in-a-Park" concepts. Alexandra Hospital: A historic hospital with colonial-era architecture.

Local Culture & Activities

The neighborhood offers a mix of nostalgic, old-school eateries and new, trendy cafes. Alexandra Village Food Centre and ABC Brickworks Market are legendary spots for hawker fare. IKEA Alexandra and Anchorpoint Shopping Centre provide major retail options.

Unique Characteristics

Queenstown's unique identity is its rich pioneering heritage as the blueprint for Singapore's public housing. Many "firsts" are located here, and the area serves as a living museum of the nation's housing evolution, from simple, low-rise flats to modern, eco-friendly high-rise buildings.

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