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Primary school

School canteen vendor who went viral on TikTok for chiding pupil shutters stall after complaint

Mr Rayner Tan had opened the Hearty Green (Vegetarian) stall at Mee Toh School on Aug 19.
Mr Rayner Tan had opened the Hearty Green (Vegetarian) stall at Mee Toh School on Aug 19.

‘Deliberate subversion’ of P1 registration framework can lead to jail sentence: Judge

A woman had lied at least five times to keep her daughter at a primary school.
A woman had lied at least five times to keep her daughter at a primary school.

A week’s jail for woman who lied about address to enrol daughter in primary school

In sentencing, District Judge Sharmila Sripathy-Shanaz said a jail term was warranted, given the woman’s calculated actions and selfish motives.
In sentencing, District Judge Sharmila Sripathy-Shanaz said a jail term was warranted, given the woman’s calculated actions and selfish motives.

ST’s Little Red Dot marks 20th anniversary with Big Day Out at Singapore Oceanarium

Pupils from St Francis Methodist School (International) playing the Seahorse Nursery game at Big Day Out at Singapore Oceanarium.
Pupils from St Francis Methodist School (International) playing the Seahorse Nursery game at Big Day Out at Singapore Oceanarium.

River Valley Primary pupil hit in face an accident, says principal, after viral clip claims assault

The incident took place during recess on Oct 6, said the school's principal Mrs Jennifer Pang, and was an accident that involved a third student.
The incident took place during recess on Oct 6, said the school's principal Mrs Jennifer Pang, and was an accident that involved a third student.

How’ve you been? Looking beyond wrinkles at class gatherings

mcclass - The class of 92S4 gathered for the first time in years in 2023, at this coffeeshop in Bukit Batok. Writer is seated, first from left. 

Credit: Courtesy of Mukie
mcclass - The class of 92S4 gathered for the first time in years in 2023, at this coffeeshop in Bukit Batok. Writer is seated, first from left. 

Credit: Courtesy of Mukie

‘Play is for all ages’: Pupils create rehab games for elderly patients at Jurong Community Hospital

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Princess Elizabeth Primary School student Kaylie Ang (2R) with a game she designed to aid patients' recovery, pictured with her schoolmates on Sep 18, 2025. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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Princess Elizabeth Primary School student Kaylie Ang (2R) with a game she designed to aid patients' recovery, pictured with her schoolmates on Sep 18, 2025. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

School Spotlight: Xingnan Primary pupils partner industry experts to design learning space

jndesign14/ST20250829_202535500757/Ng Sor Luan/Clockwise from left (front row): Serena Wei, 12, Syaurah binte Ziad As-Samet, 12, Nur Zara Arissa, 12, Muhd Shauqi, 12 and Guo Zi Xuan, 12 from Xingnan Primary worked with architects to design a learning space in their school, learning about concepts like design thinking and how to balance style and function.
jndesign14/ST20250829_202535500757/Ng Sor Luan/Clockwise from left (front row): Serena Wei, 12, Syaurah binte Ziad As-Samet, 12, Nur Zara Arissa, 12, Muhd Shauqi, 12 and Guo Zi Xuan, 12 from Xingnan Primary worked with architects to design a learning space in their school, learning about concepts like design thinking and how to balance style and function.

Parents understand need for pre-packed meals in schools, but some prefer traditional canteen food

Northoaks Primary School and Kranji Primary School students eating their meals during recess time.
Northoaks Primary School and Kranji Primary School students eating their meals during recess time.

Canteen vendor shortage: 13 S’pore schools to adopt central kitchen model in January 2026

Yusof Ishak Secondary School students taking meals from the meal dispensers during recess on Sept 3.
Yusof Ishak Secondary School students taking meals from the meal dispensers during recess on Sept 3.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.