History

• 1924 – Two Christian Ministers founded Katong Girls' School
• 1925 – The school moved to Koon Seng Road and was renamed Choon Guan School
• 1934 – Miss Margaret Dryburgh was appointed Principal
• 1936 – The English section of Choon Guan School became a separate school called Choon Guan English School
• 1938 – Choon Guan English School became a "grant-in-aid" school for boys. Mr J R Richardson became the Principal
• 1938 – A school for girls called Kuo Chuan Girls' School was opened at 36, Joo Chiat Lane. Miss Margaret Dryburgh became Principle of the School
• 1941–1945 – During the Japanese occupation
  Japanese Occupation of Singapore
  The Japanese occupation of Singapore in World War II occurred between about 1942 and 1945 after the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942. Military forces of the Empire of Japan occupied Singapore after defeating the combined Australian, British, Indian and Malayan garrison in the Battle of Singapore...
  
  , the girls' school was closed while the boys' school became a Japanese school

  School Song Samuel Ting We pledge to thee our school, our loyalty; Our faithful service render we to thee. Here 'neath thy banner, we shall take our stand; Thy precepts we shall cherish and defend. "Aflame for Truth" our motto ever be, Our sacred emblem the Burning Tree. "Aflame for Truth" our motto ever be, Our sacred emblem the Burning Tree. Teach us to build a brotherhood of man Till truth and justice o'er the world shall span. Grant us the strength to love, the will to give, The grace to live, the gladness to forgive. Teach us, in faith, to trust God's Fatherhood, His plan for man His purpose for our good. Teach us, in faith, to trust God's Fatherhood, His plan for man His purpose for our good. Stand like the brave united we shall be; One happy, strong and peaceful family, Here 'neath the flag the anthem loud we raise, Together we shall sing our song of praise. Together we shall strive courageously, God bless our school and may we steadfast be, Together we shall strive courageously, God bless our school and may we steadfast be. Only the first stanza is sung every Monday during morning assembly.

  *1945 – The boys' school reopened again with Mr Richardson as Principal. Dryburgh English School was established and functioned in the afternoon
  • 1947 – The girls' school reopened with Miss Monica Sirkett as Principal
  • 1949 – The first group of boys sat for the Cambridge School Certificate Examination
  • 1950 – Choon Guan English School was renamed Presbyterian Boys' School
  • 1951 – Mr B F Atherton became Principal of the boys' school. Kuo Chuan Girls' School became a full government-aided school
  • 1952 – The first group of girls sat for the Cambridge School Certificate Examination
  • 1958 – Mr Gay Wan Guay became Principal of Presbyterian Boys' School(PBS)
  • 1961 – Dryburgh English School was merged with Presbyterian Boys' School under Mr Sia Kah Hui (1961–1963). Succeeding Principals were Mr Wee Choon Siang, Mr Poon Meng Seng and Mr Tan Choon Yan
  • 1970 – A school song was adopted
  • 1972 – Miss Sirkett retired after 25 years of service. She was succeeded in turn by Mrs Lee Choon Neo (1972–1977) and Mrs Mabel Lew (1978–1983)
  • 1984 – Madam Kang Swee Chin became Principal of KCGS
  • 1985 – KCGS and PBS amalgamated to form Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School under Madam Kang Swee Chin as Principal
  • 1987 – Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary developed into two schools named Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School and Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School
  • 1987 – The school moved to 8, Bishan Street 13
  • 1994 – Ms Jessie Tan became Principal
  • 2000 – Mdm Kew Mee Ying became Principal
  • 2002 – Upgrading was completed
  • 2006 – KCPPS was launched as the South 7 Cluster Centre of Excellence for English
  • 2007 – Mr Clifford Chua became Principal
  • 2010 – The school collected a $5 refundable deposit in order to make students attend a Youth Olympic Games event. Students can only collect the deposit back after attending the event.
  
  

  Uniform

  The uniform consists of a one-piece dark blue-white collared pinafore for the girls, and a white shirt and dark blue shorts for the boys. The school crest is embroidered on the pinafore/shirt and a name tag which denotes the year they are in by its colour is ironed on top of the school crest.
  
  Students are required to wear white socks (ankle socks are not allowed), and black canvas shoes. Some of the students from the old batches still wear the old white shoes.
  
  Student Councilors, who are from Primary 5 and 6, wear a special badge. Primary 6 student councilors wears a stundent councillor badge. Primary 5 students start off with being a trainee student councilor, and wears a trainee student councilor badge badge.
  
  School socks with the burning bush and the initials 'KCPPS' are available, but it is not compulsory to be worn by all students. Hair below collar length must be tied up neatly, and no hair accessories other than black and dark blue ones must be worn.
  
  The PE uniform consists of a dry-fit tee-shirt, with the KCPPS crest at the front and the house names at the back. Navy blue FBT shorts with the KCPPS crest in white in the corner are also worn. Students must wear the tee-shirt of a particular colour (blue, red, yellow, green or purple) according to which house they are in. Some classes also create their own T-shirts, which are worn with the school PE shorts.
  

  Houses

  The house system was introduced in 2000. There are five houses named after past principals of the school:
  • Atherton (blue)
  • Dryburgh (red)
  • Richardson (yellow)
  • Lee (green)
  • Sirkett (purple)
  
  The five houses take part in competitions throughout the school year, allowing members of every house to contribute to their house's tally of points. Five, four, three, two and one points are awarded to the champion, 1st runner up, 2nd runner up, 4th and 5th house for each event.
  

  Co-curricular activities

  All P3 to P6s take part in CCAs, held on Monday mornings, 0725-0925h during curriculum time from 2007.
  

  Service platforms

  • Prefectorial Board

  The Prefectorial Board consists of prefects from Primary 5 to 6 while the Primary 2 – 4s are known as Trainee Prefects. The prefects fulfil other duties associated with their role such as bearing the flag at school occasions and commanding school assemblies. Special leadership camps and talks are arranged for them throughout the year.

  
  

  Affiliation

  KCPPS is affiliated with Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School
  Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School
  Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School is a co-educational government-aided secondary school located in Bishan St 13, Singapore.-Brief history:* 1924 - Two Christian Ministers founded Katong Girls' School...
  
   (KCPSS), giving KCPPS students priority for admission to KCPSS via the Secondary One Posting Exercise. KCPPS is also linked to Living Praise Presbyterian Church, the Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Schools Alumni and the KCPPS Parent Support Volunteer Group.
  
  It is affiliated with the South 7 Cluster schools and the Presbyterian schools under the Presbyterian Church in Singapore.
  

  Controversy

  On the 18th of Aug 2010, Temasek Review produced a scanned letter puported from KCPSS that alleged shows that the school management demand a $5 refundable deposit from students, who are selected to attend a YOG event, to ensure their attendance.
  . When contacted by Mediacorp, Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary principal Clifford Chua said this was not an attempt to coerce the pupils to support the Games but to "ensure that our children learn the value of responsibility and not take this rare opportunity for granted, by wasting the ticket and depriving others of the chance".
  

  External links

  • School website
  • The alleged letter that demand a $5 deposit from students to ensure their attendance for a school event
  • 'A lesson in responsibility'
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