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Greenwood Primary School

Greenwood Primary School

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  • About Greenwood Primary School
    Primary School
    Co-Ed School
    Government School
    Single Session
  • Mother Tongues
    Chinese
    Malay
    Tamil

Current P1 Vacancies — Phase 2C Supplementary

As published by MOE on 21 August 2026.
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  • School Vision
    Motivated Learners, Critical Thinkers, Leaders of Character .
  • School Mission
    To nurture individuals into lifelong learners and responsible citizens through a well-rounded education.
  • School Philosophy, Culture and Ethos

    School Values - 'WE GR2Ow' represents our school's core values in which every individual strives to be Wise, Enterprising, Gracious, Responsible, Resilient and Open to achieve the school's mission and deepen the Singapore Spirit.

    School Motto - Guidance to Wisdom

    The school motto is derived from the initials of GreenWood, GW. It encapsulates the school's belief that lifelong learning anchored on strong values coupled with thinking skills is the foundation to guide our pupils to meet the challenges of the future.

    School Culture - We C4ARE IN GWPS

    GWPS is a school where pupils and staff have meaningful fun while developing integrity, compassion, commitment and positive attitudes towards lifelong learning. The pupils and staff are actively involved in coaching, continuous learning and innovation to make a difference in themselves and in others. With our niche programmes* for student leadership and community, we strive for our pupils and staff to develop Pride, Happiness and Confidence to meet the challenges of the future.

    Learning Environment - POISE (High Pupil Ownership, Innovative Teaching & Learning, High Stakeholder Engagement)

    GWPS fosters joy in learning through high pupil ownership and innovative teaching and learning. The pupils construct knowledge and apply various thinking skills and systems to derive alternative solutions and perspectives which relate to real-life problems they experience in the community. The school partners stakeholders to create platforms for pupils to practise entrepreneurship and innovation so that they have the confidence to learn new things and take on new challenges in their life.

  • Distinctive Programmes

    LLP* - WHIZZ (We are THinking, Innovative and Zealous KidZ to serve the community) The school believes that character and leadership education provides the moral compass for the pupils to overcome challenges in the ever-changing global landscape. WHIZZ adopts a values-based inquiry approach. Platforms are created inside and outside classrooms to allow pupils to apply thinking skills and systems such as Appreciative Inquiry (AI), Systems Thinking, 6 Thinking Hats, PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Action) Cycle and Design Thinking tools in an intentional process to derive new, alternative solutions and perspectives that relate to real-life problems. WHIZZ develops personal effectiveness and enables pupils in reflective, critical and creative thinking to create positive impacts on society. The WHIZZ curriculum comprises of the following programmes: -CareIn (Character Infusion) -Project Work -Values in the Woods -Enchanting Experiences (EE), a partnership with Asian Civilisations Museum -Collaborations with Community for WHIZZ -Values in Action (VIA) ALP* - BLISS (Bilingual Literature ApprecIation Student Series) In our efforts to encourage effective bilingualism competencies among our pupils, the school has developed the school's second distinctive programme, an Applied Learning Programme which consists of inquiry with literature appreciation, BLISS. BLISS is a literature appreciation programme for our pupils. Our pupils are introduced and required to practise Socratic Questioning and Philosophy for Children to develop 21st century skills such as inventive and critical thinking, collaboration, communication and information skills. Through the literature discussion, pupils are encouraged to apply reasoning and argumentative skills to construct meaning and opinions as well as linking these to societal concerns in the real world. They will also be able to relate children literature to our school values namely, Wise, Enterprising, Gracious, Responsible, Resilient and Open.

Distinctive Programmes

  • Bilingual LIterature Appreciation Student Series (BLISS)
    Applied Learning Programme (ALP) / Languages
  • We are Thinking, Inventive and Zealous KIdZ (WHIZZ) to serve the community
    Learning for Life Programme (LLP) / Community Service & Student Leadership

Subjects Offered

Art
Bengali Language
Chinese Language
Ecdq(lpl)
Ecdq(lsm)
English Language
Foundation Bengali Language
Foundation Chinese Language
Foundation English Language
Foundation Gujarati Language
Foundation Hindi Language
Foundation Malay Language
Foundation Mathematics
Foundation Punjabi Language
Foundation Science
Foundation Tamil Language
Foundation Urdu Language
Gujarati Language
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Malay Language
Higher Tamil Language
Hindi Language
Malay Language
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Punjabi Language
Science
Social Studies
Subject Based Banding
Subject Based Banding
Tamil Language
Urdu Language

Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)

Clubs and Societies

Art and Crafts

English Language, Drama and Debating

Environmental Science

Infocomm Technology (Media Production)

Physical Sports

Badminton

Basketball

Floorball

Rugby

Uniformed Groups

Scouts

Visual and Performing Arts

Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble

Chinese Dance

Choir

Indian Dance

Malay Dance

String Ensemble

Achievements and Awards

2019: Ensemble - StringsCommendation (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Ensemble - Angklung / KulintangAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Dance - MalayAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Dance - IndianAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Dance - ChineseAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: ChoirAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Art - Category CRecognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: Art - Category BRecognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2019: ScoutGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2019: BrowniesGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2019: Rope Skipping8th (Sports & Games Competition)

2018: Ensemble - StringsCommendation (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Ensemble - Angklung / KulintangAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Dance - MalayAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Dance - IndianAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Dance - ChineseAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: ChoirAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: Art - Category CRecognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2018: ScoutGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2018: BrowniesGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2018: Rope Skipping3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Ensemble - Angklung / KulintangAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Dance - MalayAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Dance - IndianAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Dance - ChineseAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: ChoirCommendation (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: Art - Category CRecognition (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2017: ScoutGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2017: Brownies (Pack 1)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2017: Rope Skipping3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Rope Skipping3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2017: Rope Skipping4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Ensemble - Angklung / KulintangAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Dance - MalayAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Dance - IndianAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: Dance - ChineseAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: ChoirCommendation (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2016: ScoutGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2016: Brownies (Pack 1)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2016: Rope Skipping1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Rope Skipping2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Rope Skipping3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2016: Rope Skipping3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Ensemble - Angklung / KulintangDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: Dance - MalayAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: Dance - IndianAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: Dance - ChineseDistinction (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: ChoirAccomplishment (Youth Festival Arts Presentation)

2015: ScoutGold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2015: Brownies (Pack 1)Gold (Uniformed Groups Unit Recognition)

2015: Sepak Takraw4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Rope Skipping1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Rope Skipping1st (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Rope Skipping2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Rope Skipping2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Rope Skipping3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Rope Skipping4th (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Rope Skipping2nd (Sports & Games Competition)

2015: Badminton3rd (Sports & Games Competition)

Specialised Facilities and Resources

  • P1 TRANSIT (Social and Behavioural Needs)
  • Special Educational Needs Officers

Homes near Greenwood Primary School

Primary 1 Phase 2C ballots Singapore citizens living within 1 km first, then those within 1–2 km.