New principals at 41 schools, including two JCs, in 2026

New principals will be appointed at 41 schools at the start of the school year in 2026, as part of the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) annual reshuffle exercise.

- Elisha Tushara Correspondent

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), School of the Arts (Sota), Anglo-Chinese Junior College and Yishun Innova Junior College are among the 20 secondary schools, 19 primary schools and two junior colleges getting new principals.

Of these appointments, more than half — 25 principals — will be taking on the role for the first time.

One of them is Madam Nurazian Bajuri, 46, vice-principal of Si Ling Primary. She will take over as principal of Elias Park Primary from Madam Chua Pei Pei, who will be rotated to Punggol Green Primary as principal.

Madam Nurazian began teaching in 2002, and her career has taken her across the junior college, secondary school and primary school settings.

She said her varied experiences have taught her the importance of adaptability, collaboration and keeping students at the centre of every decision.

When asked how she will approach being the main school leader for the first time after serving as vice-principal in three schools, she said she plans to learn as much as she can.

“First and foremost, I am a learner at heart. So, that would be my first strategy to learn alongside my students and staff. I believe that, in any role, the desire to learn will carry us through,” she said.

She added: “One of the things that I’ve picked up and will continue to apply from my various experiences is an open-door culture because it encourages feedback and growth.”