the Virtual heritage gallery

Welcome to the Virtual Heritage Gallery

Who are we ? How did we come to be? What does it mean to be a staff and student of Edgefield? What are our hopes, dreams and challenges as we race into the future ? How do we imagine ourselves as a school?

As the school moves into high gear to celebrate her 20th Anniversary in 2021, the e-Open House Working Committee has set up this Virtual Heritage Gallery, centred on the theme,"Reflect, Connect & Imagine."

Drawing on archival materials, each memory route weaves its own narrative about the relationship between the school and those who have passed and will pass through her doors.

The team behind this project adopts the mind of a Historian. Click here to find out more about their work in archival and documentation work.

The School HIStory

Edgefield Primary School commenced operation in 2002. We are the first primary school in the Punggol 21 Estate. Back in 2002 when we took our first batch of students, we had just 200 students and 25 staff. Under the leadership of the founding Principal, Mrs Sabrina James, the school quickly transformed herself into a conducive and vibrant learning environment, emphasizing not just on academic excellence, but on social, moral and leadership development.Our pioneer batch of P6 pupils obtained 100% passes in the 2013 PSLE. Click here to read more.

Past and Present Principals

Mrs Sabrina James

2002-2006

"Edgefield Primary School will always be special to me. As one of the pioneers in the school, it was certainly exciting and exhilarating as we galvanized all our stakeholders to play a significant role in the pupils' lives." [ Source: Celebrating memories, experiences and aspirations, 2002-2011]

Mr Willy Tan

2007-2013

"Edgefield Primary School has established itself as a learning institution that provides a holistic educational experience that is unique. My years serving in Edgefield primary School have also been a journey of discovery and growth." [Source : 2014 Year Book]

Mr Michel Saw

2014-Present

"As a school, we believe in equipping our students with the knowledge and skills that they will need to succeed in this VUCA environment. Learning is a necessity and the capability to learn is the only sustainable competitive advantage in the future. Learning by understanding is strongly advocated in Edgefield with teachers skilfully orchestrating the design of curricula, instruction and assessments to promote ‘Joy for Learning’.

Artefacts,Symbols & TRADITIONS

The Edgefield Bears

How much do you know about the school's mascot, the Edgefield Bears? Do you know their names? Click here to read the origins of these cute bears.

Contributed by Jasmin Quek, HOD MTL

Uniform

Every Edgefielder who dons the uniform belongs to a community of close-knitted learners. A change of uniform was effected in 2011 for two reasons. Firstly, the change allowed students to feel more comfortable due to the dri fit materials used. Secondly, it was in response to changes in the PE curriculum.

Contributed by Muhd Azhari, HODPE

Publications

One is reminded that schooling is more than programmes and accolades. Our various publications over the years have given many generations of Edgefielders a sense of joy and happiness expressed through the pages that they browse through.

School Song

The lyrics of the school song strike a strong cord with every student, parent, staff and SAC member in the school. It represents the heartbeat of what the school is about.The lyrics constantly remind pupils that Edgefield is more than just a school. It is their second home , a place where they can find care, love and warmth from their teachers. Click here to listen to the school song.

To view the lyrics,click here.

Contributed by Loi Wei Ling, SH/Aesthetics

The Dolphins

The school adopts the dolphin as its mascot. Dolphins are well- known throughout history for their courage, self-confidence, virtue and strength to endure tumultuous waters. The stories of dolphins saving people from drowning or shark attacks are well documented. Like dolphins, our students will grow up to be confident, compassionate and diligent children who would be stalwarts of our nation.

The school logo

The logo depicts the school community endeavouring to excel in all aspects of life - academically,socially, physically ,aesthetically and morally. The logo also depicts the school's theme which is to touch lives and in doing so the unity and solidarity of the school community comes through. Maroon is used to emphasize the warmth of the school's environment and people. It also highlights the importance placed on human relationships. Cream is used to symbolize harmony.

SPOTLIGHT

Interview with ex-student Tay Ru Jun

Interview with long serving staff, Christmas Lee

Key Milestones - The Foundation Years (2002-2007)

2002

Edgefield started with 460 pupils & 28 teachers, led by Founding Principal,Mrs Sabrina James.

2003

Garners Cherish Award & NIQC Silver award.
School records 100% PSLE passes.
Pupils win 2 Gold, 1 silver & 3 bronze awards at the ITF Tae Kwan Do Singapore Invitational Championship.

2004

Ag Minister for Education Mr Thaman Shanmugaratnam officially opens the school on 2 July. He also launches the school logo.
Supt N3, Mrs Teo Lian Geok launches Cafe@The Edge.
Holds 1^st Annual Sports Day at Hougang Stadium.

Key milestones - The Building Years (2008-2013)

2008

Mr Willy Tan takes over as the 2^nd Principal.
SWC organises the first Staff car rally.

2009

4 teachers present 2 papers at the International Conference on Internet Chinese Education, organised by National Taiwan Normal University.
School staff rally together during the SARS period to keep the school functioning.

2010

Horse riding is introduced as a CCA.
Drum squad performs in the Punggol North Racial Harmony Street Parade cum Carnival.Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence, Mr Teo Chee Hean officiates the event.
Esther Lee & Chan Soo Ping conferred the Outstanding Caring Award, Mohd Hairil conferred the Outstanding PE Teacher Award.

2011

Breaks the Singapore & Guinness World Records for the Largest Cha-Cha Dance with more than 3300 people from EFPS, cluster schools and Punggol North Community.
Minister for Education, Dr Ng Eng Hen launches Arts@Alive Gallery during the school's 10th anniversary celebration.

2012

School celebrates 10^th anniversary with the launch of the 1^st coffee table book with foreword penned by Mrs Daisy Yip, Supt N3.

2013

Parthiban Raja s/o Jesus Liango, 6W, is named "Best Speaker" at the Wits and Words Debate Competition.
Cerisee Cheng, 5H wins the first runner-up position at the North Zone National Spelling Championship.

Key Milestones - The BREAKTHROUGH years (2014-present)

2014

Mr Michel Saw takes over the principal-ship of the school.
3 teachers present at the MOE Excel Fest on Engaged Learning, Facilitative Teaching in Educational Gymnastics.
International Dancers and Indian Dance dancers garner SYF (Distinction) Award.
School achieves 3^rd placing in NZ Soccer tournament .Shakthi s/o Vinayagavijayan,5L, is named "Man of the Match" while Chew Jun Xuan, 5J, garners the Sportsmanship Award.
Obtains Learning for Life Programme status - Values Inculcation through Dancesport (conversion), and Values through Visual Arts (Photography).

2015

100 teachers and pupils participate in the 43rd Chingay Parade.
School wins GLOW award by the National Arts Council.
Senior Division (P6) boys emerge champions in the North Zone Inter School football Championship.
Corporate Service Officers, Siti Zamila Jumat and Anmol Sanjay Kanaya garner the Excellent Service Award.

2016

School garners the Division 2 championship at the Wits and Words Inter-school Debate Championship.
Pupils from Chinese Dance , Malay Dance, Indian Dance and Dancesport clinch the Certificate of Distinction in SYF.

2017

School forms internationalisation partnership with Shimen Primary School in Nan Hai, China. 24 pupils and 5 teachers visit the school as part of their overseas immersion trip.

2018

School receives Ms Nicole Thorton, Associate Principal of Southbridge School, Christchurch , New Zealand as part of her participation in the Global Schools Partnership Project.

2019

School obtains the Applied Learning Programme status – Environmental Science and Sustainability.
School sets up the Makerspace studio.

Walking down Memory Lane

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