Grand Dunman Review

Primary School

Kong Hwa School is a co-educational and SAP primary school in Singapore. It is one of the six Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan schools, along with Tao Nan School, Ai Tong School, Chongfu Primary School, Nan Chiau Primary School, and Nan Chiau High School.

Haig Girls’ School is one of only two government all-girls primary schools in Singapore. HGS was established in September 1951 with an enrolment of 200 pupils housed in a double-storey school building at Jalan Tembusu, off Haig Road. In November 1999, the school relocated to its current site at Koon Seng Road.

Today, HGS has an enrolment of more than 1000 pupils. In recent years, the school has been recognized for its excellence in arts education, character education, and curriculum innovation.

Our alumni have distinguished themselves in diverse fields. The school’s emphasis on nurturing character, leadership, and creativity is a hallmark of an education at HGS that has endured over the decades.

HGS’ success in nurturing confident and creative young women leaders of character is a testimony to the school’s visionary leadership, dedicated teachers, and supportive parents, past and present.

Tanjong Katong Primary School started in 2001 as an amalgamation of 3 schools, Fowlie Primary (a result of an earlier merger between Fowlie and Seraya Schools), Haig Boys’, and Mountbatten Primary Schools. In its earlier years, Tanjong Katong Primary was well-known for its higher proportion of international students. Even today, the school continues to boast of a student population that comes from diverse backgrounds in terms of their nationality and ethnicity. Since TKP opened its doors, it has made a name for itself with the all-around, balanced education it provides as well as the caring culture within the TKP community.

Geylang Methodist School (Primary) was started in 1924 in Geylang by the Methodist Church, we are committed to the holistic development of every child entrusted to us, mindful of the importance to provide a conducive and inclusive Christ-centred environment to nurture our students in all aspects – cognitive, physical, aesthetics, spiritual, moral, social and emotional.

Chij (Katong) Primary

In 1854, Reverend Mother Mathilde arrived in Singapore from Penang and remained as Mother Superior of the Convent for the next 20 years. The sisters got to work and within 10 days took in orphans, did needlework to support themselves and taught 14 children. Soon the number of pupils increased and the school became well-known. In 1894, there were 167 pupils. By 1904, the number had increased to 300. Secondary education began in 1905. Under Mother Hombeline the expansion programme continued.

Katong Convent was established in 1930 as a private Primary English School with an enrolment of 197 pupils, one of 11 CHIJ schools in Singapore. In 1958, in order to cope with the growing demand for places in the school, a branch was constructed in Opera Estate and a few of the Primary school staff were then transferred to the new convent. The new school was named CHIJ Opera Estate. In 1988, work on the project to build a “new school” at Marine Terrace began. The relocation of CHIJ Opera Estate to Katong in 1990 also marked another milestone in the history of the school; for the new name adopted – CHIJ (Katong) Primary, is also reflective of the merger with the primary section of Katong Convent.

The ceremony of the blessing of the school took place on 16 November 1990.

Tao Nan School

In the early 20th Century, Singapore’s Chinese dialect groups began to set up schools for primary education. Tan Boo Liat, leader of the Hokkien community and Tan Tock Seng’s great-grandson, proposed founding a modern Hokkien school. The idea was received enthusiastically, and donations from the Hokkien community followed. Prominent businessmen and philanthropists such as Lee Cheng Yan, Low Kim Pong, and Tan Kah Kee also donated to the cause which led to the school being founded on 18 November 1906. The Hokkien Huay Kuan agreed to provide an annual subsidy to Daonan Xuetang or ‘Tao Nan Study Hall’, as named by Chen Baochen, a tutor of Puyi, the last Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.

Tao Nan School was the first Hokkien modern school in the Straits Settlements and one of Singapore’s first modern Chinese schools. The early batches of students studied Mandarin, History, Geography, and Confucian classics, and did three hours of weekly Physical Education – all of it in Hokkien.

In 1909, the school was the first Chinese school in Singapore to welcome students from every dialect group and new firsts were yet to come. Tan Kah Kee suggested that the school move to house the growing student population in 1909. He contributed $2,000 while sugar tycoon, Oei Tiong Ham, donated $10,000 to acquire the land for the new campus. With $40,000 raised by the Hokkien community, construction began in 1910, and Tao Nan School moved to 39 Armenian Street when construction was completed in 1912.

In 1916, Tao Nan School became Singapore’s and the Straits Settlements’ first Mandarin-medium school.

The school was closed during the Japanese Occupation from 1942 to 1945 when the Japanese took over the school.

Secondary School

Tanjong Katong Secondary School was first opened in 1956 as Tanjong Katong Secondary Technical School, accepting boys only. In 1969, the school began to take in female students, and in 1970, new centralised workshops, science laboratories and classrooms were constructed. By 1979, the number of students had risen to 5,000.

The school was renamed Tanjong Katong Secondary School in 1993, and in 1996 the school acquired the premises of the neighbouring Tanjong Katong Girls’ School. Two years later, the school moved to its new premises at 130 Haig Road, which is about 550 metres away from its old location.

Chung Cheng High School (Main) was founded in 1939 as an all-boys’ school at 60 Kim Yam Road. The school was guided by its philosophy “Excellence in Education for All” and admitted students from different strata of society. With the Japanese invasion of Singapore in 1942, the school was forced to cease operation. The school resumed in 1945 after the Second World War and began to enroll female students.

Broadrick Secondary School was first established in 1968 at Dunman Road as an integrated school with both English and Chinese streams. The school was officially opened by Mr Joseph Francis Conceicao, the then Member of Parliament for Katong, on 14 March 1969. The school later moved to its current location at 61 Dakota Crescent in 2005 and was officially opened by Dr Yaacob Ibrahim on 20 July 2007.

Broadrick Secondary School celebrated her 45th Anniversary on 24 April 2015 which was graced by Minister for Communications and Information and Minister–in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, an alumnus.

Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) began in 1924 as Geylang Methodist Girls’ School when it was founded by Rev Lloyd Sullivan, together with Mrs Chia Han Kiat and Miss Walker, who were members of the Methodist Church. With a pupil enrolment of 27 girls, lessons were conducted in the sanctuary of Geylang Chinese Methodist Church.

With God’s grace, we continued to expand, becoming a full school and in 1951 our first batch of pupils took the Cambridge Examination (the equivalent of the GCE ‘O’ level Exam) three years later.

The school song was composed in 1975 by Ms MJ Gruber, with music arranged by Ms Susheela E Daniel, daughter of Mrs SA Daniel, the Principal then.

Dunman High School (DHS) (formerly known as Dunman Government Chinese Middle School) is an autonomous co-educational secondary school in Singapore offering the Integrated Programme. It has always been the top co-educational secondary school in Singapore in terms of academic results.

Junior College

Victoria Junior College often known as Victoria, is a co-educational junior college in Singapore offering pre-university education to boarding and day-students. Founded in 1984, the school stands on Marine Vista, less than one kilometre from the affiliated Victoria School.

Polytechnic

Temasek Polytechnic was established in 1990, TP is renowned for its law, and design programs. It is also the first and only polytechnic in Singapore to offer a law program.

Temasek Polytechnic underwent a logo redesign, sporting a fresh new look to reflect the vibrancy of the school. The TP Auditorium Foyer began construction in 2010 and was completed in 2013. McDonald’s, Subway, and Cheers are available to both staff and the general public. In 2022, Temasek Polytechnic changed its school motto to Creating Tomorrow.

University

James Cook University is a branch of James Cook University, based in Townsville, Australia. In addition to Singapore and Townsville, JCU operates another campus in Cairns, Australia.

International School

EtonHouse International School Broadrick is one of the most established IB schools in Singapore. Here, students are offered the IB Primary Years and Cambridge IGCSE secondary programmes. The school is also known for its strong second language curriculum in Chinese, Hindi, Japanese and Spanish. Secondary students transit to EtonHouse’s Orchard campus for their High School education.

Child Care

My First School @ Blk 1 Haig Road the name “My First Skool” also embodies our ideals – a nurturing home for your child. In the same way that a seed only grows when it is planted in the right environment with the proper nutrients, My First Skool centres are staffed with trusted, passionate teachers whom your child can rely on to grow up strong, healthy, and adaptable. Once your children are older, they will be ready to face the world with confidence – much like a seedling sprouting fresh leaves from the ground.

Zee Juniors synonymous to Early Intervention and Inclusion Programme has been making waves in the early childhood education since 2004. Its programme and dedicated staff have transformed many children from a reclusive world to a new era whereby they can reach out for their potential.

Shaws Campuses @ Tanjong Katong was conceived with a clear objective in mind—to provide a different type of preschool education in Singapore. One which no longer had boring lessons or top down teaching. That was why we established the first preschool in Singapore that emphasized play as a learning experience.

Our lessons are carefully planned to encourage your children to express themselves, work as a team, explore topics and most importantly have fun! Your child will be well prepared for later schooling and life with the care of our dedicated, trained and professional staff.

Orion Preschool programme follows the Ministry of Education’s Kindergarten Curriculum Framework. Our approach is geared towards ensuring that children receive a well-balanced preschool experience that will give them the confidence to face the challenges of formal schooling.

St. Hilda’s Church Kindergarten is the earliest registered kindergarten in Singapore. It has served the community around Ceylon Road since the 1930s.

Our founder Archdeacon Graham White created a trust deed which stated that the property he purchased with his own savings in 1936 was to be used as a place of worship and “the education of children of all races and creeds, whether Christian or non-Christian.

Pebble Place Development Centre is a Singapore Sole Proprietor. The company was incorporated on 08 Feb 1995, which is 28.0 years ago. The address of the Business’s registered office is 16 PEBBLE LANE, Postal 437565. The Business current operating status is Live. The Business’s principal activity is CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN (INCLUDING INFANT CARE SERVICES). The Business’s secondary activity is EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES N.E.C. (EG TUITION MATCHING SERVICES). It was named as EAST KIDS ACTIVITY CENTRE.

The Kids’ Inn Joo Chiat is a Sole Proprietor, incorporated on 25 December 2011 (Sunday) in Singapore . The address of the Entity’s registered office is 98 JOO CHIAT ROAD, #02-01, SINGAPORE (427392). The Kids’ Inn Joo Chiat current operating status is ceased registration. This principal activity is child care services for pre-school children (including infant care services) with chartered bus services (including school buses) as the secondary activity.

MindChamps PreSchool @ East Coast was originally located at East Coast Road and also one of the pioneer MindChamps PreSchool centres when we first opened in February 2009. Its amenities, facilities and activities are designed in line with MindChamps early learning pedagogy and methodology. Every aspect of the MindChamps experience is tailored to help enrich your child’s early years as well as nurture a lifelong love for learning.

Children’s Vineyard Kindergarten character building is of utmost importance to us. Obedience to authority, respect for others, being kind and compassionate are emphasised daily. We encourage children to show their love and gratitude to their parents. Daily devotion is a must. The child is taught to love and revere the Lord.