Developing our students’ strengths

We help every student discover and develop their own strengths, and emerge from school confident of their abilities. We encourage them to follow and pursue their diverse passions – in academic fields, and in sports and the arts.

To support students’ different strengths and interests, we are making our education system more flexible and diverse. This gives students more choices in pursing their interests along pathways that better fit their learning styles. In doing so, students can take greater ownership of their learning, build their confidence and gain a stronger sense of purpose.

This is done through introducing:

Nurturing our students’ character and values

We also nurture young students into thoughtful individuals who ask questions, think critically, solve new problems and create innovative opportunities for the future. Equally important, we help our students to build up a set of sound values so that they have the strength of character and resilience to embrace the risks and challenges that come with life, develop themselves personally and professionally, and pursue their aspirations.

Through meaningful educational experiences in and out of the classroom, we provide our students with a broad-based, well-rounded education for their holistic development.

One way this is achieved is through refreshing and supporting the teaching and learning of Mother Tongue Languages (MTL). Our Mother Tongue Languages play a crucial role in the transmission of values and culture. With this natural synergy, the mother tongue curriculum will emphasise the teaching of moral values during MTL lessons in primary schools, through stories, songs, fables and proverbs.

Students may also choose to study a non-native MTL as a third language or at the conversational level through our Conversational Chinese and Malay (CCM) programme.

Preparing our students for the future

The future will bring many changes that we cannot foresee today. But we can embrace these challenges, and make the most of new opportunities.

We have an internationally-recognised education system. We have good schools with opportunities and platforms to develop our students’ strengths, character and values. We have capable, dedicated and inspiring school leaders and teachers, and facilities that are amongst the best in the world.

We are building on these strengths as we prepare the next generation of Singaporeans for the future. We support our students to explore new opportunities, pick up new skills, learn and grow professionally and personally throughout their lives.

With these, they can achieve their fullest potential and shape a better future for us all.

Our students’ education journey is characterised by the following principles: