National Education and Social Studies
Discover how CCKPS nurtures students to be active, caring citizens through National Education and Social Studies, using the C.A.R.E approach to build character, foster belonging, and engage with Singapore and the world.
Citizenry Education
Vision
Leaders who love and have confidence in Singapore and contribute towards building a Singapore for all.
Mission
To prepare CCPKS leaders to be citizens of tomorrow by helping them to better understand the interconnectedness between Singapore and the world they live in and appreciate the experiences from the past to present.
National Education and Social Studies (NE-SS)
The National Education and Social Studies (NE-SS) Committee comprises of two sections, National Education and Social Studies.
National Education is part of holistic education. It aims to foster national cohesion, cultivate the instinct for survival as a nation and instill in our students confidence in our nation’s future. It also emphasises cultivating a sense of belonging and emotional rootedness to Singapore.
The Social Studies curriculum aims to develop the civic competencies of our students by the end of a full course in Social Studies education. Civic competencies, which encompass the relevant knowledge about issues, critical and reflective thinking skills and values, will empower students to be informed, concerned and participative citizens for the world they live in.
C.A.R.E Approach to NE-SS
In CCKPS, we engage our students in a Character-Attitude-Reflection-Engagement (C.A.R.E) approach. We believe that character is built through instructions so our Social Studies and Character & Citizenship Education curriculum are integrated with NE-focused lessons.
Our students’ attitude is mold through experiences during the NE commemorative days. They are actively engage in discussions and reflections in creating meaning and identity of themselves as Singaporeans and as global citizens.
Students will participate in V.I.A activities – to be active citizens who have a collective resolve and a sense of shared mission towards building a Singapore for all.
C.A.R.E approach to National Education and Social Studies by component
Character | Attitude | Reflection | Engagement | |
Citizenry Education | 1) Social Studies curriculum including discussion of contemporary issue in P5 2) CCE Lessons (NE Core events) 3) News of the month sharing during PAT | 1) NE core events 2) SS Learning Journeys | 1) Reflection from core events/ LJ 2) CE Quiz 3) NE Quiz | V.I.A activities |
Character (Built Through Instructions)
1. Social Studies Curriculum
Social Studies primary curriculum topics, core values and CCE outcomes by cluster
Cluster of Studies | Topic of Studies | Core Values | NE Disposition | CCE Learning Outcome |
Discovering self and immediate environment | Primary 1: Knowing Myself, Others and My Surroundings | Respect | A sense of belonging | LO5: Take pride in our national identity, have a sense of belonging to Singapore and be committed to nation-building LO6: Value Singapore’s socio-cultural diversity, and promote social cohesion and harmony LO7: Care for others and contribute actively to the progress of our community and nation LO8: Reflect on and respond to community, national and global issues, as an informed and responsible |
Primary 2: Coming Together as A Nation | Respect | A sense of belonging A sense of reality A sense of hope | ||
Understanding Singapore in the Past and Present | Primary 3: Understand Singapore's Environment and Challenges | Respect | ||
Primary 4: Understanding Our Past | Respect | |||
Appreciating Singapore, the region and the world we live in | Primary 5: Understanding Singapore's Development and Understanding S.E.A's Diversity and Interconnectedness | Respect | ||
Primary 6: Understanding Features and Legacies of Civilisations | Respect | A sense of belonging A sense of reality |
2. CCE Lessons (NE Core Events)
National Education CCE lessons in Mother Tongue are dispatched by CCEB to engage all students in meaningful discussions pertaining to the NE event.
3. News of the month sharing during Pre-assembly (NEW)
National Education Ambassadors will share global or local news of the month with students during pre-assembly slots.
Attitude (Mould through Experience)
1. NE commemorative days in CCKPS comprises of mass assembly and a whole week of meaningful recess activities to foster a sense of pride and belonging to Singapore. The NE commemorative days are:
National Education commemorative days and their significance
Total Defence Day | Total Defence Day is held on 15 February each year to commemorate the fall of Singapore to the Japanese in 1942. On this day, activities held in school serve to remind pupils that Singapore can be defended and is worth defending, and that Singaporeans themselves are responsible for the defence of Singapore. Students will learn the 6 aspects of Total Defence and how they can play a part in each aspect. |
International Friendship Day | International Friendship Day is celebrated in schools on the third Friday of Term Two. This is a day dedicated to the understanding of Singapore's relations with its neighbours, and aims to nurture in students the spirit of friendship and collaboration among different people. |
Racial Harmony Day | Racial Harmony Day, which is commemorated on 21 July, marks the race riots that broke out in Singapore on this day in 1964, reminding students that social division weakens society, and that race and religion will always be potential fault-lines in Singapore’s society. It is a day for students to reflect on and celebrate the nation’s success as a harmonious society, built on cultural diversity. |
National Day | National Day on 9 August celebrates Singapore’s independence from Malaysia and its emergence as a sovereign nation. We come together to celebrate Singapore’s achievements, progress and stay strong as a nation. |
Primary 5 National Education Show | All Primary 5 students are invited to attend the National Education Show, which is essentially a preview of the National Day Parade. The parade provides a unifying experience amongst each cohort of students on what it means to be a Singaporean, evoke in them a sense of pride and patriotism and to impart to them the significance of National Day. |
Learning Journeys (For 2025)
Primary 1 – Singapore Zoological Gardens Leaning Journey
Primary 2 – Jacob Ballas Children's Garden
Primary 3 - Geylang Serai Learning Journey / Sustainable Gallery
Primary 4 – Ayer Kreta Heritage Gallery Learning Journey / Art Museum
Primary 5 – Indian Heritage Gallery / P5 National Education Show
Primary 6 – Asian Civilisation Museum and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Reflection
Students will internalize what they have learnt through reflections done from NE core events and SS learning journeys. Primary 6 students will participate in the biennial Citizenship Education Quiz and the annual National Education Quiz at the end of the year.
Engagement through V.I.A Activities
Students engage in V.I.A activities that are appropriate to their level. We want our students to be active citizens who have a collective resolve and a sense of shared mission towards building a Singapore for all.
Primary 1 – Project Self! (self)
Primary 2 – Caring at Home (home)
Primary 3 – Caring in School (school)
Primary 4 – P1 Buddy System & Designing Space in the School (school)
Primary 5 – Active Ageing with Seniors (community)
Primary 6 – Project: Excellence (community)
NE Dispositions in CCKPS
Sense of Belonging
To develop a deeper understanding of who we are and what values are important to us as a nation.
We are all part of Singapore
Sense of Reality
To be aware of the contemporary realities (constraints and vulnerabilities) which could affect us as a nation.
Sense of Hope
Having confidence and optimism in Singapore’s future and resilience to face the challenges ahead.
The Will to Act
To be active citizens who have a collective resolve and a sense of shared mission towards building a nation for all.
Achievements
Chua Chu Kang Primary School has been credited in the 2020 and 2021 time capsule at the National Museum of Singapore and also on NDP website 2021 for participating in ‘Our Heart for Singapore’ event.
Title for achievement in 2020
Our Heart for Singapore NDP 2020 Together, A Stronger Singapore (Certificate of Recognition)
Title for achievement in 2021
Our Heart for Singapore NDP 2021 Together, Our Singapore Spirit (Certificate of Appreciation)
We would like to congratulate the following students as their works were chosen for ‘Our Heart for Singapore’ online gallery.
Curated selection of CCKPS student artworks chosen for feature on the Art for Cause Instagram page.