College History
Temasek Junior College was established in 1977 as the second government junior college in Singapore.
The college has been under the leadership of eight Principals:
- Mr Wee Heng Tin (1977–1979)
- Mr Eugene Wijeysingha (1980–1985)
- Mrs Goh Chi Lan (1986–1988)
- Mr Robert Tan Hui Sen (1989–1999)
- Mrs Cheong Poh Gek (2000–2001)
- Mrs Lim Lai Cheng (2002–2005)
- Mrs Loke-Yeo Teck Yong (2005-2011)
- Ms Susan Leong (2012 to present)
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