Teck Ghee Primary School

**Teck Ghee Primary School**, commonly abbreviated as **TGPS**, is a primary school in Singapore located at 1 Ang Mo Kio Street 32. The current school was formed from the merger of the former Teck Ghee Primary School and Chong Li Primary School.

## History

### Former

The original Teck Ghee Primary School started functioning on 10 July 1979 at 1 Ang Mo Kio Street 42. It was the third government school built in Ang Mo Kio. The school had morning and afternoon sessions. It started with an enrolment of about 2000, with 64 teachers. A library was established in 1980. In April 1989, it was declared open by Mr Lee Yock Suan, then MP for Cheng San. In 2000, it was temporarily relocated to 1 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10. In December 2000, it was then relocated to 1, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10.

### Merger with Chong Li

Chong Li Primary School was established in 1981 in Braddell Secondary School at 4, Ang Mo Kio Street 44. It was declared open by Mr. S. Chandra Das, then MP for Chong Boon, in September 1983. In 2000, it was relocated to holding premises at 6, Ang Mo Kio Street 44.

Teck Ghee Primary School merged with Chong Li Primary School in December 2002 to form the new Teck Ghee Primary School. It operated at the former site of Townsville Primary School at 1, Ang Mo Kio Street 32.

Past principals of Teck Ghee Primary School include Mr. Tan Ban Soon (1979-1982); Mr. Sow In Tin (1989); Mrs Tan Bee Har (何美霞, -Dec 2002); Mr Tan Say Kiat (Jan 2003-2010); and Mdm Chua Pei Pei (蔡佩佩, Dec 2010-2017). The current principal is Mr Wong Jia Wang (2017-).

Past principals of Chong Li Primary School include Mr Lee Chiow Beng (1985-1987); Mr Lee Keng Gnan (1997); and Mr Ng Cher Song (Dec 1998-Dec 2002).

## Crest

### Former

The crest of former Teck Ghee Primary School was made up of the letters T and G in the form of an anvil which represents effort of pupils and staff. A flame on top of the anvil represents knowledge and achievement. The school motto was "Achievement Through Effort".

### Current

The current crest features a pair of wings, a globe, a constellation and a star. They respectively represent the school rising into greater heights, in search of higher aspirations and excellence; the important part the students play in global development; the school's belief that every child is a winner and aspire to bring out the star quality in each child; and discovery of new knowledge.
The motto is "Aspire and Achieve" which urges teachers and pupils to step into the knowledge world and to work towards a common goal.

The school's core values are Team Spirit, Graciousness, Perseverance and Self-discipline, from the letters of TGPS.

## References

1. ↑ Magazine Teck Ghee Primary School, 1979-1989 : 10th anniversary pg 15 http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/printheritage/detail/81601761-9b96-4f4c-973b-8886c4a59208.aspx
2. ↑ Magazine Teck Ghee Primary School, 1979-1989 : 10th anniversary pg 16 http://eservice.nlb.gov.sg/data2/BookSG/publish/8/81601761-9b96-4f4c-973b-8886c4a59208/web/html5/index.html?opf=tablet/BOOKSG.xml&launchlogo=tablet/BOOKSG\_BrandingLogo\_.png&pn=19
3. ↑ Magazine Teck Ghee Primary School, 1979-1989 : 10th anniversary pg 18 http://eservice.nlb.gov.sg/data2/BookSG/publish/8/81601761-9b96-4f4c-973b-8886c4a59208/web/html5/index.html?opf=tablet/BOOKSG.xml&launchlogo=tablet/BOOKSG\_BrandingLogo\_.png&pn=21
4. ↑ http://teckgheepri.moe.edu.sg/about-us/history
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 http://teckgheepri.moe.edu.sg/about-us/history
6. ↑ http://teckgheepri.moe.edu.sg/about-us/principals-message
7. ↑ Magazine Teck Ghee Primary School, 1979-1989 : 10th anniversary pg 2 http://eservice.nlb.gov.sg/data2/BookSG/publish/8/81601761-9b96-4f4c-973b-8886c4a59208/web/html5/index.html?opf=tablet/BOOKSG.xml&launchlogo=tablet/BOOKSG\_BrandingLogo\_.png&pn=5
8. ↑ http://teckgheepri.moe.edu.sg/about-us/school-crest