Background of Grace Orchard School

Grace Orchard School caters to children who have been diagnosed with mild intellectual disability, as well as those with mild autism by providing special education and support services to maximize their learning potential.

The school began in January 2002 with 7 teachers and 50 students as an initiative of True Grace Presbyterian Church and Providence Presbyterian Church, under the umbrella of Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Singapore.

The school at its original site (the former Corporation Primary School)

In January 2009, Grace Orchard School moved to its new premises at Jurong West St 52. Today, the school has a team of about 80 teaching and non-teaching staff working together to provide learning opportunities for some 400 students between the ages of 7 and 18 years old. About 80% of our students are mildly or moderately intellectually disabled while the remaining 20% are mildly autistic.

Our Mission

To Shape Special Lives for Significance

This will be done by providing our students with individually tailored and appropriately balanced education in a conducive and nurturing environment to maximize their full potential.

Our Vision

Towards Gracious, Meaningful and Fruitful Lives

This will be done by showing the way ahead in special education as Leaders and Pace Setters of Excellence.

Our Values

The 6 values espoused by the school includes:

• Love

• Integrity

• Trustworthiness

• Excellence

 

• Unity

• Perseverance

 

 

 

Our Strategic Directions

• Build robust individuals with strength in character.

• Develop individuals by equipping them with knowledge, skill and attitude for further education or employment.

• Forge strong community partnerships.

• Build organizational excellence to bring about high stakeholders' satisfaction.

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Background and Milestones