1965 Boon Lay School Compound in a H-Shape Layout
Boon Lay Primary School is situated approximately 12 miles from the milestone.
Adjacent to the main road, you’ll find a bustling wet market along with a convenient bus stop.
The stretch between Boon Lay Primary School and my former residence in Old Jurong encompasses a spacious field adorned with towering broadcasting antennas.
On occasion, when the school bus eludes us, we undertake a leisurely 30-minute stroll along the charming two-lane road.
Upon entering the single-story school compound, the central entrance to the school building beckons.
To the right stands the principal’s office, while on the left, a captivating large fish aquarium captures the attention of passersby.
The school boasts an H-shaped layout, featuring a connected toilet building utilizing a bucket system and an adjoining school canteen.
Adjacent to the H-building, a vast grassy field plays host to spirited sports days.
This expansive field is also a playground for a popular game—marbles.
Students enthusiastically bring their marbles to engage in friendly matches, attempting to outmaneuver each other.
Occasionally, a daring student introduces a six-inch homemade marble, aiming to shatter the smaller marbles into pieces.
Among my cherished marbles is a well-crafted, smooth half-inch light brown marble that served me faithfully until it succumbed to the assault of larger counterparts.
1967 Map location of Boon Lay School
- Boon Lay School is located around 13.8 miles stone
- There is a major wet market at the main road with a bus stop
- Between Boon Lay School and my Old Jurong Home is the large field with tall broadcasting antennas
- Sometimes, we walk to and back from school (if we miss the school bus) – about 30 mins walk along the small two-lanes road
- As you enter the one-storey school compound, the school building entrance is located in the center of the school, passing the principal office on the right and a large fish aquarium on the left
- The school is in a H-shape format with a connected Toilet building (Bucket system) and a school canteen
- A large grassy field lies next to the H-Building where sports days are held
Boon Lay School Badge and Report Book
A popular game played in the large grassy field is marbles. Students will bring their marbles and tries to smash each other marbles into pieces. Sometime, a student will bring a six inches homemade marble to smash all the smaller marbles to pieces. One of my favorite marbles is a smooth half inch well made light brown hard marble. Has served me well for long periods until it was split by other larger marbles
Pickup Stones game
Using Rubber Tree Seeds as a toy
