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Blangah Rise Primary School

Young Photographers

See how primary school students learn photography skills and explore Singapore's landmarks through hands-on outdoor shoots.

Last updated on 27 August 2026
Student in glasses photographs colorful blocks on a turquoise table in a classroom.
Children in school uniforms sit on a classroom floor arranging colorful wooden geometric shape blocks.
A hand holds a small camera filming a child playing with colorful wooden blocks on a tiled floor.
Two children in red and white school uniforms stand beside a green outdoor fitness machine with textured black rollers.
Young boy in a white and orange school shirt crouching on a paved outdoor area, holding a small object.
A young child crouches on pavement, working on the rear wheel of a red Balance8 bicycle outdoors.

“Place your subject in the left or right third on your screen and leave two thirds or more open. Use the gridlines to help you,” said the photography instructor. Our Primary 2 students were introduced to photography, beginning with the composition technique – Rule of Thirds. They had the opportunity to apply this composition technique to capture different shapes that they see at Telok Blangah neighbourhood. Kai Xuan from 2 Topaz said, “Shapes are all around us. I have learnt to look at them closely and take photographs of them in different ways.”

Two children in school uniforms hold compact cameras, photographing plants in a garden with white pebbles.
Two children in yellow school uniforms look at a digital camera while a man stands behind them.
Two schoolboys photograph plants in a sunny park; one kneels by a white flower, one stands close with camera.
A boy photographs a labeled Heliconia bihai plant with a small camera in a lush botanical garden.
A girl in an orange vest photographs yellow and purple flowers outdoors, while two other children examine the same flowers.
Top view of a spiky rosette plant with long green leaves edged in white, growing among rocks.
Two pink and white orchid blooms with yellow centers surrounded by green leafy foliage.
Tropical plant with large dark green leaves marked by silver-white streaks and patches, growing over a mulched ground.
A large group of young students and teachers posing together under an open white lattice gazebo surrounded by trees.

Our Primary 3 students build up their compact camera skills gleaned from the previous year through acquiring more advanced composition techniques such as the use of patterns. They had the opportunity to capture leaves with different edges and plants with different colours and shapes at Singapore Botanic Gardens through their lenses.

A child wearing yellow headphones watches a laptop showing trees with text about national and international importance.

Aurelia shared, “I learnt about plants during Science lessons in school and on Student Learning Space (SLS). Learning got more exciting when I observed the plants at Singapore Botanic Gardens in real. I applied my knowledge from Science and took photographs of leaves with different edges.”

A young girl in a white shirt holds a DSLR camera to her eye, surrounded by tall supertree structures and greenery.
Two young girls review photos on Nikon DSLR cameras outdoors near tall tree-like structures under a cloudy sky.
Boy squints while holding a Nikon camera near leafy plants in a greenhouse with flowers behind.
Person with glasses photographs pink and red roses in a greenhouse with palm trees and glass roof.
A boy with glasses photographs colorful flowers inside a large glass greenhouse dome.
Child holds a camera to their eye, photographing tomato plants in a leafy garden.
Two people with backpacks sit in brush, looking at a camera screen showing a close-up photo.
Close-up of fuzzy green succulent leaves with rounded lobes and tiny yellow-tipped spines along the edges.
Close-up of a green aloe vera leaf with small white and red spines along its edges.
Close-up of cream and yellow roses in bloom with water droplets on dark green leaves and a small bud nearby.
Three hanging fuchsia flowers with pink petals and white centers, dangling stamens, surrounded by green leaves.
A group of children with cameras pose in front of the Gardens by the Bay Bay South sign surrounded by trees.
Group of teens sitting on a ledge posing for a photo, with tall metal tree towers behind them.

Our Primary 4 students learnt composition techniques such as layering and leading lines using the DSLR camera and applied their skills at Gardens by The Bay – Flower Dome. They were able to observe the different colours and shapes of flowers and plants in real life as compared to images found in textbooks and videos. Dave from 4 Topaz shared, “Young Photographers was very enjoyable and interactive. It was my first time using a DSLR! I learnt new composition techniques such as layering and framing. We saw and learnt about some exotic flowers and plants which we had never seen before.”

Two young people stand on a bridge taking photos with cameras, with a river and skyline visible behind them.
A girl in a white cap holds a camera while leaning against metal railings near turquoise water.
Several young students with backpacks hold DSLR cameras outdoors in front of a building labeled Pump House.
Girl with ponytail and backpack taking a photo by a shallow fountain pool, palms and hedges behind.
A large group of children with cameras pose on an outdoor waterfront platform with trees and buildings in the background.
Curved water channel with arcing fountains, palm trees, and a covered walkway under cloudy sky.
Concrete bridge structure over calm water with a modern terminal building and trees visible in the background.

Our Primary 5 students went to Marina Barrage for their outdoor shoot. They had learnt about the threefold benefits of the location and its importance to Singapore. Just like the other levels, they applied photography skills gleaned to capture the beauty of Marina Barrage.

A young boy in a classroom works on an HP laptop displaying a writing assignment, with photos on the wall behind him.
A young boy in a yellow shirt types on a laptop at a desk, with a second laptop and headphones nearby.

After the outdoor shoots, students share compelling stories and perspectives through their own photographs. Our Primary 4 and 5 students honed their English Language skills through photojournalism via our Viewpoints programme. This activity provided enriching learning opportunities for students to pen a personal response to the photographs they have taken.

A masked young woman in white poses with a peace sign before the 18th Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2023 banner.
A young girl with glasses makes a peace sign beside a framed photo of a hand holding a glass ball with a cityscape.

MediaKids CCA, an extension of our Young Photographers, is a platform for students to acquire advanced photography skills. Ser Yen’s photograph, titled “Virtues of Creativity and Flexibility”, was selected by the organiser to be displayed at the 18th Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2023. The photograph was also selected to be a permanent collection by the organizer, a true affirmation Ser Yen’s photography skills. Ser Yen’s photograph is also featured in our latest publication A Bowl of Nature (opens in new tab)

Our Primary 6 students will be acquiring advanced DSLR skills and they will head to Jurong Lake Gardens for their outdoor shoot. Do keep a lookout for them! From our Young Photographers programme, we can truly see that “A picture paints a thousand words” where rich learning takes place beyond the classroom walls.