Hougang Primary School

Hougang Primary School

Infobox Singapore School
name =


motto = Excel with character
vision = A vibrant and globalised insitution of excellence in harmony with the communnity.
established = 2000
type = Government Primary
session = Double session
principal = Mrs Sabrina James
city/town = Hougang
school code = 1763
enrollment = 2000+
colours =
homepage = [http://www.hougangpri.moe.edu.sg/]

Hougang Primary School is a government primary school located at Hougang, Singapore. It was founded in 2000 [ [http://www.moe.gov.sg/prime/dgp/hougang/primary_sch/hougang_pr/hougang_pr.htm http://www.moe.gov.sg/prime/dgp/hougang/primary_sch/hougang_pr/hougang_pr.htm] ] when it was placed in a temporary site along Yio Chu Kang Road while the new school building was under construction. That time, it took in its first batch of students from Primary 1 to Primary 3 only, where this batch of P2-3 students were transferred from other schools. It moved to the new school building located at Hougang St 93 in 2001 where it recruited its second batch of students. It stands directly opposite Hougang Secondary School.

The school now holds many awards, including the "Lotus Award", [ [http://www.hougangpri.moe.edu.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=39 School Achievements page] ] and is notable for a young school like this.

As of 2007, the school has already two pioneer batches of students that have left the school after ending their primary school education and is receiving its 8th batch of primary one students.


=School Crest [ [http://www.hougangpri.moe.edu.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=28 School crest information on Homepage] ] =

As of year 2007, UPWARD ARROW IN GOLD - symbolises the school moving towards
excellence through a spirit of hard work, perseverance,
honesty, integrity and lifelong learning. SHAPE OF A WATER DROPLET - emphasises the meaning of 'Hougang' in the Chinese language that is, 'the back of the river'. "Water" symbolises prosperity and life WAVE IN BLUE - denotes HGP's drive to be vibrant and active,working in collaboration with her teachers, pupils, parents and the community. CHILD REACHING OUT TO GLOBE - represents the quest for knowledge and the passion to touch the world with love, care and concern.

Milestones

chool Time Capsule [2004 School Magazine]

The school's 5th prize-giving ceremony was held on the 19 November 2004 and the guest-of-honour was Superintendent of the N3 Cluster, Miss Teo Lian Geok.

During the prize-giving ceremony the school’s time capsule had been sealed by Miss Teo Lian Geok. The time capsule contains memorabilia such as photographs, examination papers, photographs and articles from the early years marking the foundation of Hougang Primary School and it will be unravelled at her 50th Anniversary in 2050.

Principals

Since its establishment, the school has a total of 2 principals in office.

References

External links

* [http://www.hougangpri.moe.edu.sg/ School website] .
* [http://www.hougangpri.moe.edu.sg/Lead_ICT/Podcasting/achievements.html Podcasting @ HGPS] .
* [http://www.hougangpri.moe.edu.sg/Lead_ICT/Weblogging/index.html Weblogging @ HGPS] .


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