BEST PHOTO STORY
A Teacher’s Campsite Reflection
By Mr Ng Chin Yong Ivan
South View Primary School
Watching my students at the P5 camp is one of the most rewarding moments of the year. I saw them overcome fears — scaling rock walls, abseiling with trembling hands — and many succeeded. Their faces beamed, flushed with excitement at what they’ve managed to accomplish.
Through team challenges, they learned to communicate, to listen, and to encourage. The raucous cheers, the happy chatter, and the tired groans after a long hot day all reminded me of the bonds they were building.
What touched me most was witnessing the quieter students shine — going further than most, gamely trying new experiences while others hesitated, surprising even their friends.
Camp isn’t just about adventure, it’s about growth. As their teacher, it fills me with pride to see how they’ve grown, not just as students, but as young individuals finding their footing.
HONOURABLE MENTION
Lighting Up Our Legacy: Moments That Matter
By Ms Beh Rey Lyn
MINDS Woodlands Garden School
Teachers spark it, schools foster it, students live it — it’s pure magic.
These images capture priceless moments of learning, exploration, and wonder at Woodlands Gardens School.
Whether it’s through the Arts, hands-on experiences beyond the classroom, or sensory-rich activities, our students live the magic of learning every day. This is made possible by our teachers’ passion for creating meaningful learning opportunities and our school’s commitment to nurturing safe, joyful, and inclusive spaces.
This is why we teach. This is how we make magic.
HONOURABLE MENTION
Re(boot)…Re(charge)…Re(cess)…
By Ms Goh Mei Juan Jean
Naval Base Primary School
Bell rings… recess… freedom!
At our own Lego Castle, we create, imagine. and build. Skip, hop, and jump like how we dance through challenges.
Perhaps a game of Five Stones or Pallanguzhi as we embrace our past.
Or simply sit around the canteen table to converse, listen, and laugh about stories, joys, and pains over that tasty plate of fried noodles, complete with a juicy slice of watermelon.
Or maybe just solitude? Blessed silence — to reflect, to immerse in a book.
Raise a toast (yes, with that packet of Milo) to making recess time in Naval Base Primary great!
HONOURABLE MENTION
Mandarin A.L.I.V.E @ MK
By Mdm Zhao Yilin
MOE Kindergarten @ Temasek Primary School
Who says language learning is dull? This photo series captures Mandarin coming alive as a vibrant part of children’s daily lives.
From moments of quiet exploration to spirited collaborative play, these scenes reflect more than just learning — they reveal the growth of friendships, the blossoming of confidence, and the joyful journey of discovery.
These are the vibrant, living moments that reflect the heart of early childhood education: dynamic, connected, meaningful, and full of wonder.
