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Regent Secondary SchoolNational Education(Cultivating the Singapore Spirit through

our success stories)

National Education is part of the holistic education we wish to provide for

our pupils.

It aims to develop national cohesion, cultivate the instinct for survival as a nation

and instill in our students confidence in our nation's future. It also aims to

cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional rootedness to Singapore.

MOE has adopted a two-pronged approach in the cultivation of

national instincts among pupils:

1) To develop an awareness of the facts, circumstances and opportunities facing

Singapore, so that they will be able to make decisions for their future with

conviction and realism.

2) To develop a sense of emotional belonging and commitment to the community

and nation. This approach is aptly captured in the phrase "engaging hearts and

minds".

Our NE Vision

A Caring, Global citizen who

remains rooted toSingapore

OurObjectives:

To develop national cohesion, the instinct for survival andconfidence in the future

1) by fostering a sense of identity, pride and self-respect as

Singaporeans;

2) by knowing the Singapore story -- how Singapore

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succeeded against the odds to become a nation;

3) by understanding Singapore's unique challenges,

constraints and vulnerabilities, which make us different from

other countries;

and

4) by instilling the core values of our way of life, and the will

to prevail, that ensures our continued success and well-being.

Duration Over a period of 4/5 years

Our Approach

Engaging the HeadFormal Curriculum

• NE Infused Lessons( All subjects, all level, all streams)

• Learning Journeys

• CCE (Lesson packages for head knowledge)

Engaging the HeartsInformal Curriculum

• Commemorative Events

• NE Ambassadors

• Cohort camps (cross cultural exchanges andinternational exposure)

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Engaging the HandsCommunity Involvement Projects (CIP)

ThroughEnabling and Empowering students

Enabling and equipping our teachers (Staff updates andLearning Journeys for our teachers)Strengthening school community linkages (Inter-school Partnerships, SAF-School Partnership, South WestCDC Partnership)

We seek to refine NE programmes to achieve the desiredoutcomes, the most fundamental being emotionalconnectedness and commitment to Singapore.

We do this by leveraging on the success story of Singapore!

NE CommitteeMembers

NE Coordinator: Mdm KuaCIP Coordinator: Mr Zuraidi

Our TeamSec 1-Mdm Kua, Ms Siti ZahraSec2-Ms Chelvi, Ms DarshiniSec 3-Mr Lim Zonghan, Ms SubhashiniSec4- Mr Zuraidi, Mr Fairus, Mr Low Tian Hong

Deployment of teachers

All teachers are involved in NE.

While the NE Committee are the Steering Committee indriving NE directions, all departments have a part to play inplanning commemorative events.

Departments are rotated on a two year cycle:2010Total Defence Day – English Department

Internatinal Friendship Day – PE Department (YOG)Racial Harmony Day – Mother Tongue DepartmentNational Day – Humanities Department

2011Total Defence Day -NE CommitteeInternatinal Friendship Day - A&I DepartmentRacial Harmony Day -Mathematics & Science Department

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National Day – Humanities Department

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PART A: FOCUS THEMES (NE MESSAGES) AND VISITS

Cultivating the Singapore Spirit through our success stories

LOWER SECONDARY

Level School values- NEmessages

Activities

Sec 1Respect

We mustpreserve racialand religiousharmony

NE story telling and NE Animation(EL Dept and A& I)

Serving the school/local environment- Regent Garden(Collaborate with PW Dept)

Sec 2Integrity

Singapore is our

homeland, this is where we belong

Sec 2 student initiated service learning

Students will choose an organization in the

Southwest CDC to do their service learning- Recycling Project(Collaborate with

Student Leadership Committee)

Internationalization- Hosting Program

UPPER SECONDARY

Level School values- NEmessages

Sec 3

Resilience

No-one owesSingapore a living

We must ourselvesdefend Singapore

Cohort Camps (cross-cultural exchanges and

international exposure)

Overseas CIP

CIP Bazaar (During IFD week with A&IDepartment)

Sec 4/5Empathy

We must upholdmeritocracy

We have confidencein our future

Career Days

Sec 4 Study Camp

Spirit of serving the community - Flag Day

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PART B: STUDENT LEADERSHIP FOR NATIONAL EDUCATIONNational Education Ambassadors Framework

NE ambassadors are pupils who are passionate about National Education, coachand guide their peers about Singapore History, articulate well and areoutstanding in their oral skills.

Objectives

1. To heighten the awareness about the importance of a sense of belonging toSingapore.

2. To develop loyalty to Singapore and to spread the message of ‘being proud to be a Singaporean’ to the masses through interactions with their friends andfamily alike.

The pupil should fulfill these following criteria:

passionate about National Education

coaches and guides his/her peers about Singapore History

articulate and is outstanding in his/her oral skills

is committed to the role of promoting National Education

knows the importance of National Education and its impact on ourcountry

is responsible and attends core NE events

is accepting of other pupils

communicates hope and optimism

is a people-oriented person who enjoys working with others

is enthusiastic in disseminating information

is confident in imparting knowledge to others

is able to carry herself/himself professionally

At the end of the programme, participants are expected to:

a. be knowledgeable about the four major commemorative events andtheir relevance to Singapore today.

b. spread the NE messages through interactions with friends.c. heighten the sense of belonging to Singapore.

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ProgrammeThe NE Ambassadors will meet monthly Total Number of Pupils : 2 pupils per class from Sec 1 to Sec 3

Session Programme

February Introduction- Why are we here?- Who are the NE Ambassadors? Brainstorming

session- Teambuilding games- Parliament Visit( Tie in with Social Studies lesson on

good governance)- Total Defence Day (School & Cluster Event)- Briefing on upcoming events & NE noticeboard

March Planning for International Friendship Day & Overseas

Learning Journey

April International Friendship Day - What is IFD? A Short Lesson- Event Planning

May Cluster NE Challenge- Preparations- NE Ambassadors Training Session @ AES (End

May)

July Racial Harmony Day - What is RHD? A Short Lesson- Event Planning

August National Day - Initiate a level-wide survey (Sec 2 and 3)- Ambassadors to come up with survey questions

September Review of Major Events- What can be done to improve on the 4 events you

have undergone this year?-

What changes do you suggest in order to bring inmore involvement and more participation fromstudents next year?

October Learning Journey

- How do you plan and organize an event? The basics

- The perfect fit – What kind of activities would fit the

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venue and audience?

PART C: Commemorative Days

Event Details Department

Total DefenceDay Tuesday 15 Feb

Theme: Home- Keeping It Together NE and Admin (IPP)

InternationalFriendship Day Friday 15 April

Theme: The World at Home A&I

Racial Harmony Day Thursday 21 July

Theme: Joint Hopes, SharedMemories

Maths and Science

ASEAN Day Friday, 5 August

Reading of the ASEAN Message NE Coordinator

National Day Monday, 8 August

Majulah! The Singapore Spirit-Parade-Concert (CCA groups)

NE and Humanities

PART D: OTHER SPECIAL EVENTSRegent Learning Journey (To collaborate with Staff Welfare)NE Fieldtrip for all staff (Universal Studio)Objectives: 1) To equip our teachers to be confident practioners of NE and toremain united by our common vision

CIP for Staff Theme: Serving the Local Community

1. Hosting a Day Tour for underprivileged childreno Picnic and games at a beach / park o Guided Nature trail on canopy walk Henderson Waves bridge which ends

with a picnic at Hort Park

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o Tour and lunch at the Singapore Zoological Gardens

2. Adopting a block

NE / CIP Framework 2011

Community Involvement Project Framework 2011

Description: Overview of the CIP plans for all levels (Sec 1 – 4/5) in 2011

Start Date: February 2011 End Date: September 2011

Part of Character and Citizenship Education:Every pupil can be nurtured to be a competent and caring citizen who embraceslife-long learning by engaging the Head, Heart, and Hand. CIP acts as anavenue for programmes that cultivate partnerships between the School, Homeand the Community.

Aims of CIP at Regent:o To fulfill at least the targeted 60 hours of CIP by graduation from school

for students.o To instill the Regent values (R.I.S.E) with a focus on Empathy in our

students.o To provide opportunities for Staff to get involved in CIP as positive role

models.

Project Outcome:

o Sec 1: To build a sense of awareness of the needs of the community (SchoolBased) – 10 hours Awarded

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Sec 2: To cultivate the virtues of sharing and giving to the community (within the Yew Tee Community) – 15 hours Awarded

o Sec 3: To meet the challenges of organizing activities to serve the needs of the community (Singapore and Global Community) – 20 hours Awarded

o Sec 4: To encourage the spirit of volunteerism and community service. – 6hours Awarded

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o CCA: To inculcate NE and CIP as an integral part of CCA activities. – 4hours Awarded (per year)

No. of Students / Staff Involved:o Sec 1: 7 Classes – 282 Students – 14 Teacherso Sec 2: 8 Classes – 273 Students – 16 Teacherso Sec 3: 7 Classes – 281 Students – 14 Teacherso Sec 4: 7 Classes – 270 Students – 14 Teacherso Sec 5: 2 Classes – 67 Students – 4 Teacherso 27 CCA groupso 80 Staff (including non-teaching staff)

Secondary 1 Project: Theme: Serving the School /Environment

1. Taking Care of the RegentGarden

Secondary 2 Project: Theme: Serving the SurroundingCommunity (Yew Tee)

1. Newspaper & Old ClothesCollection

2. Internationalization- HostingProgram

Secondary 3 Project: Theme: Serving the InternationalCommunity

1. Internationalization Program- Fund Raiser- Orphanage Visit & Interaction- Collection of Used Books- Stationery Donation- Bazaar Sales

Secondary 4/5 Project: Theme: Serving the Local Community

1. Flag Days 2011o Teen Challenge 12/2/11

CCA Groups Project: Theme: Serving the Local Community

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1. Flag Days 2011

2. Hosting Sports/Ability Clinicsfor Underprivileged Children

3. Self-Initiated CIP

Staff Project: Theme: Serving the Local Community

3. Hosting a Day Tour forunderprivileged children

o Picnic and games at a beach /park

o Guided Nature trail on canopy walk Henderson Waves bridge

end with picnic at Hort Park o Tour and lunch at the Singapore

Zoological Gardens

4. Adopting a block

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