The college provides a holistic pre-university education within a vibrant and supportive community. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares students for tertiary education while emphasizing character development, leadership, and service. Through its academic and co-curricular programmes, the college aims to nurture well-rounded individuals with a strong moral compass and a commitment to serving others.
ST. ANDREW'S JUNIOR COLLEGE
Introduction
The college provides a holistic pre-university education within a vibrant and supportive community. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares students for tertiary education while emphasizing character development, leadership, and service. Through its academic and co-curricular programmes, the college aims to nurture well-rounded individuals with a strong moral compass and a commitment to serving others.
A Brief Historical Background
Vision, Mission and Values
Mission: To nurture students to be persons of character and lifelong learners who are prepared for the future.
Values: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care, Harmony
School Overview
Main Level
Junior College
School Type
Government-Aided School
School Nature
Co-ed School
School Mode
Full Day
Autonomous
No
Special Assistance Plan
No
Gifted Education Programme
No
Integrated Programme
No
Mother Tongue
Chinese
Malay
Tamil
Departments
- Arts
- English
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Science
School Leadership
Principal and Vice Principals
Principal
MR THAM KINE THONG
Vice Principal
MR ANG KHENG SAN CECIL
Vice Principal
MRS TEE AI LEE
School Location
5 Sorby Adams Drive , 357691, Toa payoh South, Singapore
Recommended MRT Station: Potong Pasir NE10
Bus To Get There: Sbstransit: 8, 26, 31, 90, 142 ,151, 154 (diocese of singapore); smrt buses: 857, 966, 985 (diocese of singapore), 853 (upper serangoon road)
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Nearby Points of Interest
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Nearest Libraries
Geylang East Public Library – 2.89 km
Serangoon Public Library – 2.92 km
Bishan Public Library – 3.65 km
Cheng San Public Library – 4.61 km
Central Public Library – 4.78 km
Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 4.82 km
Marine Parade Public Library – 5.64 km
library@orchard – 5.59 km
Bedok Public Library – 5.91 km
Sengkang Public Library – 6.00 km
library@chinatown – 6.53 km
Punggol Regional Library – 6.68 km
Queenstown Public Library – 7.26 km
Tampines Regional Library – 7.89 km
Pasir Ris Public Library – 9.08 km
Yishun Public Library – 9.17 km
Nearest Condominiums / Apartments
The Addition – 0.52 km
The Venue Residences and Shoppes – 0.75 km
Sant Ritz – 0.92 km
The Poiz Residences – 1.09 km
Sennett Residence – 1.26 km
Myra – 1.52 km
Park Colonial – 1.69 km
The Woodleigh Residences – 1.86 km
8 @ Woodleigh – 2.03 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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