41 schools to get new principals in 2026
The Ministry of Education (MOE) building located at North Buona Vista Drive. (File photo: iStock)
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SINGAPORE: Forty-one schools will have new principals as part of the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) annual appointment and rotation exercise.
Of these, 25 are newly appointed principals, MOE said in a press release on Wednesday (Oct 8).
The 41 schools comprise two junior colleges, 20 secondary schools, and 19 primary schools.
"The process of appointing and rotating principals allows schools to benefit from new perspectives, and enables experienced principals to share best practices across schools," said MOE.
"Our principals will have the opportunity to broaden their experiences and strengthen the work of the schools that they are newly appointed to lead."
MOE added that it is an "important career milestone" for the 25 newly appointed principals, as they take on "greater responsibilities as leaders in education".
For the other 16 principals taking on new principalship appointments, the education ministry said that it is an affirmation of MOE’s confidence in their abilities to continue leading and guiding teachers, staff and students in schools.
The principals will be appointed at a ceremony on Dec 30, which will be attended by Minister for Education Desmond Lee.
MOE added that it will also acknowledge the contributions of retiring principals as well as retiring senior education officers from MOE HQ who have previously served as principals.
The new principals are:
Junior Colleges:
Secondary schools
Primary schools:
