Tao Nan School
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Tao Nan School is a co-educational primary school
in Singapore
. One of the five Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan
schools, along with Ai Tong School
, Chongfu Primary School, Kong Hwa School
and Nan Chiau Secondary School, Tao Nan School is among the 30 most popular primary schools listed by the Ministry of Education
. http://www.moe.gov.sg/esp/foreign/FSInfoLeaflet.pdf
Tao Nan School is also offering the Gifted Education Programme
that started in 1996. It has also started the Bi-cultural Enrichment Programme (BiCEP) to teach students to be bilingual. Tao Nan celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006 with a carnival held on November 4. The school is located in the Marine Crescent.
and an open book on a blue shield. The lion represents the Lion City, which is Singapore. Its leaping position symbolizes bravery and continuous progress and advancement in the face of difficulties. The open book represents the unquenchable thirst for knowledge. At the base of the crest is the school's motto: "Sincerity and Perseverance". The entire crest signifies the acquisition of abundant knowledge and the training of the strong and healthy body.
The Hokkien Clan Association (otherwise known as the Hokkien Huay Kuan) started Tao Nan School on 8 November 1906. It was one of the six modern Chinese schools
in Singapore with a curriculum influenced by the educational reforms in China
at the end of the 19th century.
Classes were first held at the residence of Tan Kim Ching on North Bridge Road. With support from the Hokkien community, a purpose-built school
was constructed. Benefactors include Tan Boon Liat, Lee Cheng Yen, Low Kim Pong, Tan Kah Kee, and Oei Tiong Ham, the sugar magnate from Semarang
, Central Java
, whose donation largely financed the purchase of land on Armenian Street.
The move to Armenian Street coincided with the 1911 overthrow of the Qing dynasty
. Tao Nan became the first Chinese school to change the medium of instruction from dialect to Mandarin. One of the teachers was the philanthropist Lee Kong Chian (1894–1967). Pioneer artist Pan Shou was the headmaster from 1932 to 1940.
In 1982, Tao Nan School moved to a new campus in Marine Parade, where it still remains to this today. It was named a SAP school in 1990 and a Gifted Education Programme Centre in 1996. With 100 years of history it is one of Singapore's oldest primary schools.
For days with PE lessons, students wear a white t-shirt with dark blue shorts to school. This uniform may be worn throughout the day on those days. The t-shirt has the image of the mascot of the house (Dolphin, Killer Whale, Marlin or Shark) that the student belongs to on the back and the school initials (TNS) are sewn on the shorts. House t-shirts are the same as the normal shirts, except that they have a picture of the house animal on the back instead of the school initials.
Prefects wear a blue Velcro tie and a name tag and junior prefect badge above the school crest. The number of white lines printed on the tie determines the prefect's status: the Head Prefect has three stripes, the Vice-Head Prefect and other members of the Executive Committee have two, and the others have either one or no stripes.
The prefect name tag is blue with the students name carved in white on it. The old junior prefect badge has the words 'junior prefect' engraved on them. The new one has the school crest and 'prefect' written in gold on a black background together with the Prefect's name. The frame of the badge is gold.
A prefect t-shirt has been introduced. It is white with a blue high collar, with the word prefect on the left side of the t-shirt and on the back. Prefect in Mandarin (学长) is printed in blue on the left sleeve of the t-shirt. The prefects wear this shirt with their PE shorts on events during which they have prefect duties, such as Pesta Sukan or Swimming Carnival.
These houses are mainly for organising the annual Swimming Carnival, Pesta Sukan and other special events. There is an inter-house swimming competition that is held annually.
Sports & Games
Clubs & Societies
Uniformed Groups
Cultural Groups
Primary education
A primary school is an institution in which children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications of the United Nations Educational,...
in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. One of the five Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan
Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan
Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan is a cultural and educational foundation. It was established in 1840 to promote education, social welfare and the preservation of the Chinese language and culture among immigrants of Chinese descent in Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia.-Educational...
schools, along with Ai Tong School
Ai Tong School
Ai Tong School is a primary school located in Bishan, Singapore. It is one of the five affiliated primary schools under the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan. The name 爱同 is derived from 博爱 and 大同 which means 'Love for all mankind' and 'Equality/Harmony' respectively.-Motto:"Sincerity and Perseverance",...
, Chongfu Primary School, Kong Hwa School
Kong Hwa School
Kong Hwa School ' is a Special Assistance Plan primary school offering fully bilingual primary education in Singapore. The school was founded by Tan Lark Sye at 1953....
and Nan Chiau Secondary School, Tao Nan School is among the 30 most popular primary schools listed by the Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education (Singapore)
The Ministry Of Education is a ministry of the Government of Singapore that directs the formulation and implementation of policies related to education in Singapore.-Statutory boards:...
. http://www.moe.gov.sg/esp/foreign/FSInfoLeaflet.pdf
Tao Nan School is also offering the Gifted Education Programme
Gifted Education Programme (Singapore)
The Gifted Education Programme is a Singaporean academic programme designed for the top 1% of pupils, identified in two rounds of tests at the end of Primary 3.-History:...
that started in 1996. It has also started the Bi-cultural Enrichment Programme (BiCEP) to teach students to be bilingual. Tao Nan celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006 with a carnival held on November 4. The school is located in the Marine Crescent.
Schedule
The schedule (as of January 2010) of the start and end times of the morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) sessions are as follows:| Time | 0715 | 1225 | 1300 | 1330 | 1830 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM (start) | Mon - Fri | ||||
| AM (end) | Wed | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | |||
| PM (start) | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Wed | |||
| PM (end) | Mon - Fri |
School Crest
The school crest consists of a leaping lionLion
The lion is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger...
and an open book on a blue shield. The lion represents the Lion City, which is Singapore. Its leaping position symbolizes bravery and continuous progress and advancement in the face of difficulties. The open book represents the unquenchable thirst for knowledge. At the base of the crest is the school's motto: "Sincerity and Perseverance". The entire crest signifies the acquisition of abundant knowledge and the training of the strong and healthy body.
History
Education in China
Education in China may refer to:*Education in the People's Republic of China*Education in Hong Kong*Education in Macau*Education in the Republic of China For historical perspectives, see*History of education in China*Imperial examination...
in Singapore with a curriculum influenced by the educational reforms in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
at the end of the 19th century.
Classes were first held at the residence of Tan Kim Ching on North Bridge Road. With support from the Hokkien community, a purpose-built school
Old Tao Nan School
The Old Tao Nan School is a historic building in Singapore, located along Armenian Street in the Museum Planning Area, within the Central Area in Singapore's central business district. The building was a wing of the Asian Civilisations Museum. The other wing of the museum is located at the Empress...
was constructed. Benefactors include Tan Boon Liat, Lee Cheng Yen, Low Kim Pong, Tan Kah Kee, and Oei Tiong Ham, the sugar magnate from Semarang
Semarang
- Economy :The western part of the city is home to many industrial parks and factories. The port of Semarang is located on the north coast and it is the main shipping port for the province of Central Java. Many small manufacturers are located in Semarang, producing goods such as textiles,...
, Central Java
Central Java
Central Java is a province of Indonesia. The administrative capital is Semarang. It is one of six provinces on the island of Java.This province is the province of high Human Development in Indonesia and its Points Development Index countries is equivalent to Lebanon. The province of Central Java...
, whose donation largely financed the purchase of land on Armenian Street.
The move to Armenian Street coincided with the 1911 overthrow of the Qing dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
. Tao Nan became the first Chinese school to change the medium of instruction from dialect to Mandarin. One of the teachers was the philanthropist Lee Kong Chian (1894–1967). Pioneer artist Pan Shou was the headmaster from 1932 to 1940.
In 1982, Tao Nan School moved to a new campus in Marine Parade, where it still remains to this today. It was named a SAP school in 1990 and a Gifted Education Programme Centre in 1996. With 100 years of history it is one of Singapore's oldest primary schools.
Uniform
Boys wear white shirts and blue shorts. Girls wear white blouses and light blue pinafores. Both uniforms have the school crest emblazoned on the left. While school shoes and socks can be purchased, any white-based shoes or socks (except ankle socks) are allowed.For days with PE lessons, students wear a white t-shirt with dark blue shorts to school. This uniform may be worn throughout the day on those days. The t-shirt has the image of the mascot of the house (Dolphin, Killer Whale, Marlin or Shark) that the student belongs to on the back and the school initials (TNS) are sewn on the shorts. House t-shirts are the same as the normal shirts, except that they have a picture of the house animal on the back instead of the school initials.
Prefects wear a blue Velcro tie and a name tag and junior prefect badge above the school crest. The number of white lines printed on the tie determines the prefect's status: the Head Prefect has three stripes, the Vice-Head Prefect and other members of the Executive Committee have two, and the others have either one or no stripes.
The prefect name tag is blue with the students name carved in white on it. The old junior prefect badge has the words 'junior prefect' engraved on them. The new one has the school crest and 'prefect' written in gold on a black background together with the Prefect's name. The frame of the badge is gold.
A prefect t-shirt has been introduced. It is white with a blue high collar, with the word prefect on the left side of the t-shirt and on the back. Prefect in Mandarin (学长) is printed in blue on the left sleeve of the t-shirt. The prefects wear this shirt with their PE shorts on events during which they have prefect duties, such as Pesta Sukan or Swimming Carnival.
Houses
There are four houses in Tao Nan School:- Dolphin 海豚 (blue)
- Killer Whale 逆戟鲸 (red)
- Marlin 马林 (orange)
- Shark 鲨鱼(green)
These houses are mainly for organising the annual Swimming Carnival, Pesta Sukan and other special events. There is an inter-house swimming competition that is held annually.
CCAs
Tao Nan has numerous CCAs ranging from uniform groups like Brownies and Scouts to cultural groups like dance and Chinese orchestra.Sports & Games
- WushuWushu (sport)The sport of wushu is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. It was created in the People's Republic of China after 1949, in an attempt to nationalize the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts...
, - Athletics,
- BadmintonBadmintonBadminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs , who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their...
, - SwimmingSwimming (sport)Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
, - NetballNetballNetball is a ball sport played between two teams of seven players. Its development, derived from early versions of basketball, began in England in the 1890s. By 1960 international playing rules had been standardised for the game, and the International Federation of Netball and Women's Basketball ...
, - BasketballBasketballBasketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
, - SailingSailingSailing is the propulsion of a vehicle and the control of its movement with large foils called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and sometimes the keel or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to move the boat relative to its surrounding medium and...
Clubs & Societies
- ChessChessChess is a two-player board game played on a chessboard, a square-checkered board with 64 squares arranged in an eight-by-eight grid. It is one of the world's most popular games, played by millions of people worldwide at home, in clubs, online, by correspondence, and in tournaments.Each player...
Club, - Art Club,
- NewsInc.,
- Advanced MathematicsMathematicsMathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
Enrichment Club (AMEC), - ScienceScienceScience is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe...
Club, - Infocomm Club,
- Chinese Drama,
- LibraryLibraryIn a traditional sense, a library is a large collection of books, and can refer to the place in which the collection is housed. Today, the term can refer to any collection, including digital sources, resources, and services...
, - Chinese Reading Club,
- Chinese Club,
- E2K Science Club
Uniformed Groups
- Scouts
- Brownies
- Girls' BrigadeGirls' BrigadeThe Girls' Brigade is an international and interdenominational Christian youth organization. It was founded in 1893 in Dublin, Ireland. The modern organization was formed as the result of the amalgamation of three like-minded and similarly structured organizations in 1964...
- Boys' BrigadeBoys' BrigadeFor the 80s New Wave band from Canada, see Boys Brigade .The Boys' Brigade is an interdenominational Christian youth organisation, conceived by William Alexander Smith to combine drill and fun activities with Christian values...
Cultural Groups
- GuzhengGuzhengThe guzheng or "gu zheng", also called zheng is a Chinese plucked zither. It has 18-23 or more strings and movable bridges....
, - Dance,
- Chinese OrchestraChinese orchestraThe term Chinese Orchestra can refer to either:* The ancient Chinese Orchestra, or* The modern Chinese Orchestra-The ancient Chinese Orchestra:...
, - Choir