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GREENWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL

11 WOODLANDS DR 62 , Woodlands North, Singapore

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.

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 Overview

Main Level

Primary School

School Type

Government School

School Nature

Co-ed School

School Mode

Single Session

Autonomous

No

Special Assistance Plan

No

Gifted Education Programme

No

Integrated Programme

No

Mother Tongue

Chinese

Malay

Tamil

Departments

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Mother Tongue
  • Physical Education
  • Aesthetics
  • Character and Citizenship Education

MOE Programme

ALP (Applied Learning Programme)

Languages

ALP Title

Bilingual LIterature Appreciation Student Series (BLISS)

LLP (Learning for Life Programme)

Community Service & Student Leadership

LLP Title

We are Thinking, Inventive and Zealous KIdZ (WHIZZ) to serve the community

School Leadership

Principal and Vice Principals

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 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

Contact Number

67585382

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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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