2023

GESPS one of two Primary Schools to receive Lee Hsien Long Award for Innovation in Uplifting Students

We are pleased to share that GESPS is one of two Primary schools in Singapore to be awarded the Lee Hsien Loong Award for Innovations in Uplifting Students (LHL AIUS) 2022, following a rigorous selection and validation process.

The award recognises schools that foster inclusivity and care for students from low-income families, at-risk students and learners requiring educational support. Schools are evaluated based on their effective, sustained and innovative efforts in catering to the needs of the target students.

GESPS is extremely proud of its very dedicated and committed team who would always go that extra mile to care and develop our students. We will keep up the good work to help all students to achieve their fullest potential.

Co-Curriculum Activities (Uniformed Groups) Awards

Gan Eng Seng Primary School is proud to announce that our Scouts CCA and Brownies CCA have been awarded the Frank Cooper Sands Award (Gold) and Puan Noor Aishah Award (Silver) respectively for our efforts in 2022.

The Frank Cooper Sands Award is awarded annually to sectional Scout units for unit excellence. The award is also known as the Best Unit Competition under the Co-Curricular Activities Branch of the Ministry of Education. The Frank Cooper Sands Award undergoes a submission process where each unit leader assesses their unit’s progress and achievements for the year under assessment.

Every year, the Puan Noor Aishah Award is presented to outstanding Brownies and Girl Guides units who have fulfilled the criteria set out by Girl Guides Singapore.

The criteria include:
• Leadership involvement of the Brownie Guiders (teachers-in-charge)
• Participation in inter-unit / divisional activities
• Attainment level of proficiency badges
• Community service involvement of the Brownies
• Achievements by the Brownies in inter-unit / divisional competitions

Thank you, Scouts and Brownies, for your commitment and active involvement in the CCA. We would also like to thank all parents, for their continuous support and motivation, who have made this possible for us and helped us achieve this far.

Outstanding Science Teacher Award (OSTA)

The Outstanding Science Teacher Award (OSTA) recognises teachers who are role models in the teaching and learning of Science.  This award is jointly organised by the Science Teachers Association of Singapore (STAS) and Singapore Association for the Advancement of Science (SAAS) to honour dedicated teachers who are passionate about making Science interesting and relevant to students, igniting their curiosity.

We are proud to announce that Ms Jess Chan is one of the four winners of the Outstanding Science Teacher Award (OSTA) 2023, amongst the science teachers from primary, secondary, junior colleges and centralised institutions. Our school was also presented with a trophy to recognise the support given to empower science teachers to become better educators.

Outstanding Youth in Education Award (OYEA)

Our heartiest congratulations to the Outstanding Youth in Education Award (OYEA) 2023 recipients, including Mr Benjamin Gan from GESPS! The OYEA recognized and honours the achievement of young educators, who have shown a deep passion for teaching, an a commitment to nurturing their students. Launched in 1999, it recognized young teachers for their enthusiasm, energy and active involvement in the development of youth beyond the formal curriculum.

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Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) 2023 Art Exhibition

Gan Eng Seng Primary School is proud to announce that one of the Art works created by a group of students (listed in the table below) from the Art Club has been awarded with the Certificate of Recognition at this year’s SYF Art Exhibition.

The Art work, made from Clay and Acrylic Paint, is entitled “Effects of Covid”. The theme was chosen as all the students had first-hand experiences with Covid. They witnessed changes around them and were deeply affected. Everyone had a story to share. It was a situation they would not want to go through again.

Artist Statement*: Covid has affected Singaporeans in different ways. Some families lost their loved ones, jobs, or suffered drastic pay cut while some families spent time with one another. This art piece aims to portray the 4 vast situations during covid - the lonely, the sick, the poor with bare necessities and lastly, the rich who are barely affected by the pandemic.