National Education
National Education builds students' sense of identity, pride, and commitment to Singapore through the Head, Heart, Hands framework and four key commemorative events.
The purpose of National Education is to develop national cohesion, the instinct for survival and confidence in the future by:
Fostering a sense of identity, pride and self-respect in being Singaporeans;
Relating the Singapore story: how Singapore succeeded against all odds to become a nation;
Understanding Singapore’s unique challenges, constraints and vulnerabilities, which make us different from other countries; and
Instilling the core values of our way of life and the will to prevail, all of which ensure our continued success and well-being
The underlying framework for our National Education Programme is based on the ‘Head, Heart, Hands Framework’.
In engaging the “Head”, students should be actively involved in their own learning; beyond knowing, they should think through issues and arrive at a deeper understanding of the challenges facing Singapore and what it means to be Singaporean.
In engaging the “Heart”, students should connect emotionally with the Singapore story; their love for the nation should be the outcome of their appreciating Singapore and having a deeper sense of belonging.
In engaging the “Hands”, students should have opportunities to give back to society, and realise that everyone has a part to contribute to and create Singapore’s future, and, where possible, to lead in different fields of society.
The 5 NE messages
1. Singapore is our homeland; this is where we belong.
We treasure our heritage and take pride in shaping our own unique way of life.
2. We must preserve racial and religious harmony.
We value our diversity and are determined to stay a united people.
3. We must uphold meritocracy and incorruptibility.
We provide opportunities for all, according to their ability and effort.
4. No one owes Singapore a living.
We find our own way to survive and prosper, turning challenge into opportunity.
5. We must ourselves defend Singapore.
We are proud to defend Singapore ourselves, no one else is responsible for our security and well-being.
6. We have confidence in our future.
United, determined and well-prepared, we have what it takes to build a bright future for ourselves, and to progress together as one nation.
NE Commemorative Events
The four core NE events that the school commemorates are Total Defence Day, International Friendship Day, Racial Harmony Day and National Day. During these events, the school will organise interesting, fun and meaningful activities customised to the different levels.
Some highlights of the activities for the different commemorative days are:
1. Total Defence Day
Total Defence NE Amazing Race
Guardians of the city card game
C2D Ambassadors Talk on importance of Total Defence
Assembly talk on importance of National Service
2. International Friendship Day
Food tasting session in collaboration with PSG
Craft making sessions
3. Racial Harmony Day
Traditional Games Booth
Food tasting session in collaboration with PSG
4. National Day
Inter-Class Song Singing Competition
5. Other Key Events
Sec 3 NRIC Ceremony
NS engagement session