CHIJ (Katong) Primary

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CHIJ (Katong) Primary
Front facade of CHIJ (Katong) Primary at 17 Martia Road
Location
17 Martia Road, Singapore 424821

Singapore
Information
TypeGovernment-aided, all-girls primary school
MottoSimple in Virtue, Steadfast in Duty
Established1930 (Katong Convent Primary)
SessionSingle session
School code5637
PrincipalMrs Mischa Simon (2023–present)
GenderGirls
AffiliationConvent of the Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ)
Website https://www.chijkcp.moe.edu.sg/

CHIJ (Katong) Primary is an all-girls government-aided primary school located in Bedok, Singapore. It is affiliated with CHIJ, the second-oldest girls' school in Singapore. [1]

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It is one of the eleven schools founded by the Sisters of the Infant Jesus (CHIJ) in Singapore and also traces its roots to Katong Convent, established in 1930 with 197 pupils.

History

The Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ) was founded by four Catholic nuns in 1854. [1]

Katong Convent began as a private English primary school in 1930.[ citation needed ] To meet rising demand, a branch – CHIJ Opera Estate – was established in 1959. In 1990, this branch was relocated and merged with the primary section of Katong Convent at Marine Terrace, becoming CHIJ (Katong) Primary. [2] The school was blessed on 16 November 1990, and officially opened in 1991.[ citation needed ]

In 2007, the school was rebuilt under the PRIME (Programme for Rebuilding and IMproving Existing schools) initiative. The upgraded building was officially opened in 2009. [3]

CHIJ (Katong) Primary marked its 95th anniversary in 2025, commemorating decades of growth and service. Celebrations featured symbolic performances and special events such as the "95 Acts of Service" and a Thanksgiving Celebration on 17 November. [4]

Popularity

Homes in the District 15 area of East Coast and Marine Parade are highly sought after by young families due to their proximity to CHIJ Katong Primary. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 Li, Thien Wen (21 May 2024). "CHIJ, one of the oldest girls' schools in Singapore, celebrates 170 years". The Straits Times . Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  2. ↑ "Living in Harmony: The History of Opera Estate". biblio asia. National Library Singapore. 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "CHIJ (Katong) Primary". moehc.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  4. ↑ "95th Anniversary Celebration". CHIJ (Katong) Primary. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  5. ↑ Chan, Gabrielle (14 June 2015). "False address cases rise over past five years as P1 registration exercise fuels housing demand". The Straits Times . Retrieved 31 August 2025.
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