CHIJ (Katong) Primary Review — P1 Guide & 2026 Updates

About CHIJ (Katong) Primary

CHIJ (Katong) Primary is a girls' primary school in Singapore, in the East zone.

It offers 15 CCAs.

School overview

The school traces its roots to Katong Convent, which began as a private English primary school in 1930 with 197 pupils. A later Opera Estate branch joined Katong Convent’s primary section in 1990 to form CHIJ (Katong) Primary; the official opening followed in 1991. PRIME rebuilding began in 2007, with the new building opened in 2009. Its Catholic identity remains part of the school’s mission. Accounts about Katong Convent’s secondary section should be distinguished from experiences at this primary school.

The communication ALP gives all pupils age-based speaking opportunities. English moves from Primary 1 choral recitation and picture talk to Primary 2 Readers’ Theatre and pick-and-tell, Primary 3 storytelling, Primary 4 public speaking and Primary 5 debate. Mother-tongue lessons use guided conversation, pictures and current-affairs material; Primary 5 also has Canva content creation. Further Wits and Words, Drama Club, reading circles and public-speaking workshops are for pupils showing greater interest or aptitude. Classroom exposure and selection for extensions are separate parts of the programme.

Overview sources

• CHIJ (Katong) Primary
• Applied Learning Programme (ALP)

Location and contact

• 17 Martia Road, Singapore 424821
• Nearest MRT: Marine Parade, Eunos, Paya Lebar
• Telephone: 63443072