In Our School
A Rich Biodiversity
Our school is home to a vibrant and rich biodiversity. Both flora and fauna is commonly sighted by TKGians while walking to classes and around the school compound. These include various animals such as the olive sunbird, skink, tailor bird, spotted dove, yellow vented bulbul, Caecilian, zebra dove, white collared kingfisher and black naped oriole. Due to the wide array of host plants in the Bedok region, butterflies are a common sight here. Often, these flying jewels can be seen fluttering around even in areas outside of the garden, such as outside classrooms and in places around the canteen! This has rewarded TKGians many opportunities to learn more about biodiversity from first-hand observation rather than through a textbook. These plants and animals have integrated themselves so deeply into our school environment that it feels natural to have them ever-present in school.
Olive Sunbird
Skink
Black Naped Oriole
Olive Sunbird
Habitat
from desert to mountain
The plain tiger butterfly can be found in most habitats, up to an altitude of 2,700 metres. Although less common in humid, forested regions this species of butterfly can be found in deserts, greenlands, woodlands, forests, gardens, parks and cities. It typically occupies open areas, and often flies in open sunlight, unlike other species of the same subfamily. Even on the hottest days, this butterfly can be found flying around our gardens.
In Singapore, this species can be found where its host plants are cultivated. This includes butterfly trails, HortPark, housing estates, and school gardens. The butterfly typically drinks the sap of the flowers near its host plant.