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Junior College

ST. ANDREW'S JUNIOR COLLEGE

5 Sorby Adams Drive , Toa payoh South, Singapore

Introduction

St. Andrew's Junior College is a government-aided Anglican mission school and a part of the St. Andrew's Village, which comprises the junior school, secondary school, and junior college. The college's vision is to be a home of servant leaders who bring life to the nations, guided by its motto, "Up and On."

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

St. Andrew's Junior College was established on 3 January 1978.

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: To be a premier school of distinction in character and learning.

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

Toa Payoh Public Library – 2.40 km
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

Avon Park – 0.35 km
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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