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This picture depicts a view of the newly-built Bukit Panjang Primary School at 109, Cashew Road. Bukit Panjang English School on Woodlands Road was established in January 1932, closed during the war and reopened in January 1948. Bukit Panjang School II was opened in 1955 to replace Bukit Panjang Government Afternoon School (opened in 1952). In June 1990, the school moved to new premises at 109, Cashew Road and was renamed "Bukit Panjang Primary School". Past principals are Mrs. Downe (Jan-Feb 1932), Miss Alvis (Feb 1932-Dec 1941), Mr. C.A. Peterson (1948-1951), Mr. Wee Loh Siew (1951-1958), Mr. Felix Choo (1959-1961), Mr. C.B. Jesudason (1962-1970), Mrs. Jeyaluckshumi Thanabalasingham nee Rajah (1970-1971), Mr. Chen Yoon Chee (1971-1985), Mr. Chew Soi Tee (Jun 1985-Jun 1989), Miss Ng Chwee Poh (Jun 1989-1995), Mr. Tan Hwa Kwang (1995-1997), Mr. Ng Teng Joo (1997-2000), and Madam Vyjanthimala Balakrishna (2001-Dec 2008). Current principal is Madam Ng Soh Hua (黄淑华, Dec 2008 to date). Title devised by Library staff.