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Zhangde Primary School

1945 – 1975

Explore the school's early years, from the opening of a new building in 1954 to its move to the Silat Road campus.

Last updated 12 May 2026
Timeline of ZPS school locations from 1923 to present, showing sketches of buildings at three different addresses.

1945-1975

  • 1954: The opening of a new 2-storey building was graced by the Education Inspector- Liu Bo He. As the Director of the School Board then, Mr Loo, stressed that the school belonged to the public and was a place to nurture the young.

  • 1971: Mr Loo’s eldest son, Mr Loo Sing Chew, took over as Director of School Board until the late 1980s.

Black and white group photo of a large school class with students and teachers posed in rows, with Chinese text below.

Students from the 23rd batch, 15 November 1974

Black and white photo of a large group of children running outdoors on a grassy field.

Students walking from Kampong Bahru to the new Silat Rd campus

Blue text reads "A New School, A New Beginning" above a black and white photo of a two-story school building.

The New campus at 64 Silat Rd

Five children in traditional costumes and decorated hats pose with small drums in an old sepia photograph.

Chinese Dance Performers

Black and white group photo of a large school class with students and teachers posed in rows outdoors, with Chinese text below.

Students from the 24th batch, 14 November 1975

Old black and white photo of a two-story building with many people in white uniforms gathered in rows outside.

PE lesson at the new Silat Rd campus