Henry Park Primary School is a very large primary school in Holland Grove Road, Singapore. The school began functioning with 287 pupils on 22 March 1977. It was officially opened by Member of Parliament for Ulu Pandan, Dr Chiang Hai Ding, on 7 April 1978. Henry Park has a student population of around 2,200 aged between 7 and 12. Its current buildings opened in 2004.
The school offers a range of co-curricular and enrichment activities.
It was recognised for its partnership with its stakeholders by being awarded the Outstanding Partners' Award for 2002 - 2007. The most active group is the Parents Association, which has 600 members. There is also the Henry Park Primary School Alumni Association.
In 2008 Henry Park received the Ministry of Education's School Distinction Award. It also achieved the Sustained Achievement Awards in Sports, Aesthetics and Physical Fitness.
The school was awarded the Best Practice Award (Teaching and Learning).
Henry Park states that it does not tolerate misbehaviour. Caning is administered by the Principal in recalcitrant cases.
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