Character and Citizenship Education

CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION (CCE)

Department Overview

Nurturing Reflective Learners & Gracious Citizens

Guided by the 21st Century Core Competencies, Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) at Yew Tee Primary School nurtures students to become Reflective Learners and Gracious Citizens.

Through intentionally designed student development experiences, we empower our students to:

• Engage with real-world issues as adaptable, confident, and responsible individuals.

• Embody school values by practicing empathy, self-management, and collaboration.

• Actively contribute to both the school and the wider community.

Department Members

CCE Curriculum & Contemporary Issues

(i) Our Core Curriculum

At the heart of our Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) curriculum is dedicated lesson time, during which teachers build strong relationships with students while nurturing their character and values.

Enacted through key platforms like the CCE Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP), CCE Mother Tongue Languages (MTL), and the Programme for Active Learning (PAL), the curriculum equips students with vital social-emotional skills. They also learn to safely navigate modern real-world challenges, such as practicing safety online (Cyber Wellness) and managing their emotional well-being (Mental Wellness). Together, these experiences support the holistic development of every student, helping them grow into confident individuals and caring citizens.

(ii) Nurturing Global Citizens Through Current Affairs

We believe in raising future-ready children who understand and care about the world. Through opportunities to explore current affairs and real-world issues in class, our students learn to think critically, communicate clearly, and view situations from multiple perspectives. These discussions naturally cultivate empathy and guide them to make responsible choices. This approach helps our students connect learning to real life and grow into thoughtful, well-rounded individuals.

Citizenship Education

Citizenship experiences at Yew Tee Primary School aim to nurture in students a strong sense of belonging and rootedness to Singapore. Through the Lower Primary Heritage Trail, students explore the community’s humble beginnings and Singapore’s development journey, deepening their appreciation of the nation's transformation. The commemorative National Education events and cohort learning journeys help students experience citizenship education in engaging and meaningful ways. These authentic learning experiences inspire students to embrace the Singapore Spirit, showing them how their values and mindset can contribute to a better future.

Citizenship experiences at Yew Tee Primary School aim to nurture in students a strong sense of belonging and rootedness to Singapore. Cohort Learning Journeys (LJs) provide all students with opportunities to explore their Singaporean identity through culture and heritage, complementing the national CCE and Social Studies curricula.

These cohort experiences include the Primary 5 National Education (NE) Show, Museum-Based Learning (MBL), and Field-Based Learning (FBL). Together with commemorative National Education events, these authentic learning experiences help students engage with citizenship education in meaningful ways; inspiring them to embrace the Singapore Spirit and discovering how their values and mindset can contribute to a better future.

Values-in-Action (VIA)

Driving our student’s VIA experiences is the belief that values should be translated into action. We shape students to become trailblazers, changemakers, and problem-solvers who understand that small, everyday actions spark meaningful change in the classroom and in the community.

The school’s VIA programme focuses on two key areas – Care for Environment and Care for the Community. The level P1 – 6 VIAs are designed to support the learning and application of good values, knowledge and skills to attain the CCE learning outcomes in a progressive manner.

Student Guidance & Well-being

(i) Mental Wellness

Through interactive lessons and peer-support networks, students learn practical emotional regulation techniques, stress management strategies, and how to look out for one another. This supportive environment equips students with a healthy psychological foundation, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and valued throughout their primary school years. The annual Mental Wellnes Week is a platform where all YTPS students engage in activities in support of better psychological and physical wellbeing for the week.

(i) Cyber Wellness  

Cyber Wellness lessons are conducted through CCE lessons focusing on five themes, namely Cyber Use, Cyber Identity, Cyber Relationships, Cyber Citizenship, and Cyber Ethics.  The learning is complemented by activities during the Cyber Wellness week.

Please click here to learn more about the MOE’s approach on Singapore’s Cyber Wellness Education in schools and for resources on  how to keep your child safe online.

(i) Education and Career Guidance (ECG)

Beginning at the Primary 4 level, ECG focuses on self-discovery, exploration, and fostering a growth mindset. Through curated experiences at each level, students are introduced to a spectrum of industries and future pathways. These progressive experiences encourage them to discover their unique interests, identify personal strengths, and cultivate healthy aspirations as they prepare for the transition to secondary school.

Student Recognition

With the belief that character excellence is just as important as academic success, students are intentionally recognized and celebrated when they live out school values and demonstrate positive traits in their daily lives. By uplifting these positive examples, this recognition inspires all students to take pride in their actions and consistently care for those around them.

The STARA (STAR Award) is a school platform designed to celebrate students who consistently embody our core values and show outstanding character. STARA recognises the daily, meaningful actions that make our school community a kinder and more vibrant place. Whether it is showing resilience in the face of a challenge, demonstrating deep empathy for a classmate, or stepping up to care for the environment, STARA honors students who lead by example. Through STARA, we encourage every child to realise that their values and daily mindsets truly matter

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