- Canberra Primary School
Infobox Singapore School
name = Canberra Primary School
motto = In Pursuit of Excellence
established = 2000
type = Government, Mixed
session = Double Session
principal = Ms Ratnasingam Selvarani
city/town =Sembawang
school code = 1751
colours = Red, Blue, Yellow
enrollment = 2069
homepage = [http://canberrapri.moe.edu.sg]Canberra Primary School is a primary school located in Admiralty Drive.
History
Canberra Primary School was established in January
2000 . The school takes the name of the old Canberra School which closed down in 1988.The school initially functioned at Wellington Primary School as its building at 21 Admiralty Drive was not ready. The school moved into its new premises in November 2000. It caters to the educational needs of pupil population in the new Sembawang Estate. The roof leaked, but it was repaired with little fuss.
Currently, the school has an enrolment of 2069 pupils functioning in two sessions.
Both the school leadership and the staff aspire to develop the strength of character and build the capacity and potential of every pupil in the school. The school also strives to inspire a passion in teaching and commitment to excellence in each of its teachers. Through its mission, vision and core values as well as its strategic thrusts, the school aims for high achievements and the creation of a holistic learning and nurturing environment.
Mission, Vision, Values
Mission
To Provide Quality and Holistic Education whichFosters Lifelong Learning in the Pursuit of Excellence
Vision
A Leading Learning Organisation that InspiresAnd Is Valued Globally
Core Values
Innovation
Care
Responsiblity
Excellence
Self-Discipline
Teamwork
A INNOVATIVE, CARING and RESPONSIBLE citizen who strives for EXCELLENCE through SELF-DISCIPLINE and TEAMWORK
Awards
* FUTURE SCHOOLS @ SINGAPORE
* People Developer Award
* Thinking Culture Award 2006
* 2007 Character Development Award (Pupil Development)
* Partners Award-(Outstanding)
* SYF 2006 Gold and Silver Awards
* Trim And Fit-Gold Award
* Sustained Achievement Award For Physical Fitness
* CHERISH Award-Silver
* Singapore Environmental Council Green Audit (Lotus Award)
* National Arts Education Award (Certificate of Accomplishment)
* Model School Tuckshop Award
* Flexsi Pilot School Lead ICT SchoolExternal links
* [http://canberrapri.moe.edu.sg Canberra Primary School's official site]
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