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Zhangde Primary School

1984 – 1998

Explore the early years of Zhangde Primary School, from its move to Jalan Bukit Merah in 1984 to its growth into a thriving school community by 1998.

Last updated 12 May 2026
Timeline of ZPS school locations from 1923 to present, showing three building sketches at Kampong Bahru, Jalan Bukit Merah, and Jalan Membina.

1984-1998

  • 1984: On 31 August, Chiang Teck School moved to Jalan Bukit Merah and started classes in January 1985 as Zhangde Primary School, the Hanyu Pinyin equivalent of its name.

  • 1985: The school became a government-aided school and had an enrolment of 1400 students, including students from Outram and Kai Min Primary School. 

CHIANG TECK to ZHANGDE

Red Chinese characters on gray background beside blue Zhangde emblem reading Zeal Progress and Success.
Oval-framed photo of a multi-story brick building with large windows and trees in the foreground.

The new school building at Jalan Bukit Merah

Students in blue uniforms stand in rows outdoors during a flag-raising ceremony near a brick school building.

Morning assembly led by the Principal, Mrs Elsie Lim

A teacher stands over young students in school uniforms sitting at desks working in a decorated classroom.

Come on boys and girls, let’s discuss!

Students gather at a science fair under a banner reading "The Fascinating World of Science."

Exhibition of our Science Projects

A vintage group photo of schoolchildren in blue and white uniforms posing in rows on a stage.

Class photograph in 1995

  • 1986: The school held its Opening Ceremony on 6 September, graced by Mr Ch’ng Jit Koon, then Member of State and Member of Parliament for Tiong Bahru.

  • 1986: Mr Henry Loo Soo Hock, Mr Loo’s third son, joined the school’s School Advisory Committee(SAC) and served the school till 2002.

  • 1992: Silat Primary school joined Zhangde.

  • 1996: Keppel Primary became the final school to be absorbed into the Zhangde family. 

  • 1998: A new eco-garden was created. A fitness room was set up to cater for Physical Education (PE) lessons and pupils in the TAF programme. The Parents Support Group started with 12 members and rapidly grew to over fifty members.

Four Singapore primary school report books on green background, and children gathered around a science experiment at a table.

Science experiments at Science Lab

Five children in blue school uniforms sit around a desk doing a classroom activity with colorful wall displays behind them.

Using manipulatives during Math lessons

Youth basketball team in yellow jerseys poses outdoors; right photo shows a child playing table tennis with arm raised.

Junior Boys Basketball Team                                            Table Tennis Junior Girls Runner-Up

Youth marching band in blue uniforms performing outdoors on grass with a conductor leading them.

Zhangde’s School Band

Person in swim trunks jumping over colorful foam blocks in a pool, splashing water.

Sports Carnival at the Swimming Complex