1965 Boon Lay School Compound in a H-Shape Layout
Boon Lay Primary School is situated approximately 13-mile stone.
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.
Boon Lay School – Corridor
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
1951 Boon Lay School map
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Boon Lay School was located around the 13.8-mile stone.
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There was a major wet market along the main road, right by a bus stop.
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Between Boon Lay School and my old Jurong home lay a large field with tall broadcasting antennas.
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Whenever we missed the school bus, we would walk to and from school—a 30-minute walk along a narrow, two-lane road.
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Entering the one-storey school compound, the main building entrance stood at the center. Passing through it, the principal’s office was on the right, and a large fish aquarium was on the left.
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The school was built in an H-shape layout, connected to a canteen and a separate toilet block that used the bucket system.
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A large grassy field sat next to the H-shaped building, where sports days were 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
