Sparkling Moment

Riding the Waves of Change

24 June 2024

See our students' mural at Tanjong Katong MRT Station, celebrating Katong's rich heritage and its journey into the future.

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Group in green school uniforms pose in front of a bright mural with sea turtles and city scenes.

To celebrate the opening of the Tanjong Katong MRT Station on the Thomson-East Coast line, students from our school, guided by Mdm Kavitha were invited to design a mural to be displayed at the station.

A colorful mural with sea turtles in a subway station, beside a woman pointing things out to two girls in green uniforms.

Titled 'Riding the Waves of Change', this artwork portrays Katong’s transformation from a charming Peranakan enclave to a modern urban district, projecting into a dynamic future. Central to this narrative is the now extinct Katong Turtle. It is a symbol of our treasured history and commitment to sustainability as we continue to ride the waves of change.

“In my contribution to the mural, I used watercolour pencils to shade and colour the turtle to make it come alive. I also learnt the history of the Tanjong Katong area and how its name came to be.” says student artist Leah Tan (3R1)

Four photos of a group in green uniforms viewing and posing before colorful murals in a subway station.

On 24 June, we had the honour of presenting the artwork to Mr. Lim Biow Chuan, Advisor to Mountbatten SMC, celebrating our efforts to bring the arts to our community. If you are around the area, do swing by the station to enjoy the mural!