) or https:// as an added precaution.1. The Ministry of Education (MOE) will appoint 49 Principals at the annual Appointment and Appreciation Ceremony for Principals on 30 December 2026. Among them will be 13 newly appointed Principals (refer to Annex for details).
2. The appointment and rotation of Principals allow schools to benefit from new perspectives and ideas, and enable experienced school leaders to share expertise and best practices across schools. Through these appointments, Principals will broaden their leadership experience and strengthen the schools they are entrusted to lead.
3. For the 13 newly appointed Principals, this is an important career milestone as they assume greater responsibilities in leading schools and shaping students' educational journeys. For the other 36 educators who will be assuming new Principalship appointments, it reflects MOE's confidence in their abilities to continue leading and guiding our teachers, staff and students.
4. Minister for Education, Mr Desmond Lee, will attend the Appointment and Appreciation Ceremony for Principals. Director-General of Education, Ms Liew Wei Li, will present Letters of Appointment to Principals at the event. At the ceremony, MOE will also recognise the contributions of retiring Principals and retiring Senior Education Officers from MOE HQ who have formerly served as Principals.