PinnaCle(Talent Development)

Talent Development Programme (PinnaCle@Peicai)

Peicai Secondary School’s vision as a forward-looking school is to nurture future-ready students with a critical mind and a compassionate heart.

PinnaCle@Peicai, the school’s Talent Development Programme (TDP) offers enriched and customised opportunities in English, Mathematics, Science and Sports to enable and empower students with strengths and talents in specific disciplines to Discover, Develop and Excel at more advanced levels.

PinnaCle@Peicai aims to

Admission into the TDP is based on a student’s passion, interest and strength as well as his/her academic results in the respective subjects.

Theoretical Framework

PinnaCle@Peicai follows Howard Gardner’s Five Minds of the Future approach and aims to develop students holistically whilst allowing them to pursue their talent in the respective domains. 

Overview of Programme

In PinnaCle@Peicai, students are exposed to a myriad of student-centred learning experiences, from workshops, conferences, and work attachments to national and international competitions.

Students will be mentored by teachers who will facilitate learning and exploration of the various domains in greater depth in a progressive manner and they will also be given opportunities to lead in the planning and execution of selected school events related to the talent area.

PinnaCle@Peicai prepares our young talents well in their chosen areas of interest. The experience will help them to build a strong portfolio based on their strengths which will also give them an edge in their pursuits at post-secondary level.

Entry Criteria Students have several opportunities to join the PinnaCle@Peicai Programme at key entry points: (a) Direct Entry After PSLE: • At least AL4 or better in PSLE for the subject (b) Secondary 1 Mid-Year • Pass promotion criteria for Sem 1 • Overall marks % must be at least 80% for the subject • At least a Good conduct grade • Subject teacher's recommendation (c) Secondary 1 & Secondary 2 End-Year • Pass promotion criteria of the previous academic year • Overall marks % must be at least 75% for the subject (EL/MA/Sci). • Conduct grade must be at least a good • Subject teacher's recommendation Recognition Outstanding students who demonstrate a passion for and excel in the respective disciplines of English, Maths, Science or Sports, can also look forward to being awarded the Mr Josephus Tan PinnaCle Book Prize.

PinnaCle Challenge by PinnaCle@Peicai

The PinnaCle Challenge, an inaugural competition organised by Peicai Secondary School's Talent Development Programme (PinnaCle@Peicai), took place on 23 October 2023. It brought together approximately 120 Primary 6 pupils from different schools to collaborate, experiment, and compete in the development of innovative and critical solutions or approaches to address global issues.

This year's theme for the Challenge was Sustainability. The aim was to elevate consciousness regarding sustainable living and empower our young learners to understand their pivotal role in bolstering sustainability initiatives, thereby contributing to a greener world. By tackling sustainability using knowledge and skills from various domains such as English Language, Mathematics, and Science, Peicai hopes to provide a holistic perspective of sustainable practices.

Working in teams of four, the Primary 6 participants, under the mentorship of the PinnaCle Student Mentors, engaged in the challenge tasks within a set timeframe. As the culmination of the process, they then presented their deliverables to a panel of judges. The pupils put up a persuasive showcase to convince the judges of their innovative and viable sustainability actions.

PinnaCle@Peicai Programme