National Education (NE)

National Education (NE)

Objectives:

In Peicai, we aim to inculcate in our students:

1. A Sense of Belonging.

where students develop a deeper understanding of who they are as Singaporeans, and a shared understanding of the values that are important to us as a nation.

2. A Sense of Reality.

where students are aware of contemporary realities — including Singapore’s constraints and vulnerabilities — which affect us as a nation amidst the backdrop of a less predictable world.

3. A Sense of Hope.

where students have confidence and optimism in Singapore’s future and the resilience to face the challenges ahead.

4. A Will to Act.

where students become active citizens who have a collective resolve and a sense of shared mission towards building a Singapore for all.

Curriculum

Our Peicai NE programmes aims to prepare students for a rapidly changing and interconnected nature of global society. We aim for NE to be empowering and aspirational to foster active and engaged citizens who possess qualities such as social awareness, critical thinking skills, and knowledge about local, regional, and global issues.

As such, the key Dispositions of National Education are integrated and aligned through the various NE Commemorative Events, namely: Total Defence Day, International Friendship Day, Racial Harmony Day as well as National Day.

Key Programmes:

Total Defence Day 2024

Total Defence Day serves as a reminder of our shared responsibility to safeguard the peace and harmony in our society. As Singapore commemorates 40 years of Total Defence through Exercise SG Ready, students @ Peicai also participated in Food Disruption Exercise held on 16^th February 2024. By temporarily removing meat from the menu, students were able to experience firsthand how such changes could impact daily life and reinforce the need for preparedness. They then shared their thoughts and opinions about the Exercise SG through lessons carried out in the classrooms.

Our Secondary 2 students were also engaged in Guardians of the City strategy card game to educate youths about Singapore’s security threats and the importance of Total Defence. By gamifying the learning experience, it allows students to immerse themselves in scenarios where they must navigate various crises and apply the principles of Total Defence to overcome them.

Students participating in Exercise SG – no meat sold in canteen		Exercise SG lesson package conducted in class
Students engaged in Guardians of the City card game

International Friendship Day 2024

This year’s International Friendship Day theme is “Singapore in Asia”. Students were firstly engaged in fringe activities such as creating a passport cover which incorporates the friendship amongst ASEAN nations. Following which, students were involved in discussions of how ASEAN nations collaborate and provide opportunities for people to learn from one another about their countries and cultures. In addition to that, students learnt about the concept of transnational families. Through in-depth discussions and sharing, students were exposed to the common experiences they may have with these families and how students can better connect with as well as foster bonds with people in Singapore and abroad.

International Friendship Day artwork by Peicaians

Racial Harmony Day 2024

Students had a meaningful RHD 2024 celebration through class party where they brought and sampled various ethnic snacks. This hands-on experience not only highlighted the richness of multiculturalism but also emphasized that diversity can be celebrated in many ways. The participation of both students and teachers in bringing and sharing ethnic snacks have made the event more special and inclusive. In addition to that, students had the opportunity to visit ethnic herb and spices booth which was set up at the foyer. Through this booth, students were able to learn more about the various spices which are commonly used in the cultural dishes

Students visiting the booth for answers to complete their learning booklets	Engaging their senses with the variety of spices displayed	Exhibiting collaboration skills to source for information together

Hands-on experience creating fusion music!	Teachers enthusiastically participating in playing percussion instruments
Listening intently to the Contemporary Issue talk on “Racial Harmony : The Singapore Way”	Engaging in class-based CI discussion and penning down their thoughts on Padlet
Celebrating diversity through sharing of food

National Day 2024

This year’s National Day theme is “Together, As One United People”, highlights the collective strength of Singaporeans and importance of every citizen rallying together.

Our students participated in various lessons and fringe activities which focus on “The Living Heritage” in Singapore. Students from the lower secondary were tasked to design a National Day Digital Mascot and incorporate an element of “The Living Heritage” while the upper secondary designed a stamp-inspired digital illustration.

Peicai Secondary is honored to host elderlies from Lion’s Befrienders with breakfast sponsored by Ya Kun Kaya Toast as well as our Thai counterparts during the NDP celebration. Our National Day celebration includes a parade segment by students from the Uniformed Groups such as NPCC, NCC (Sea) and Girl Guides. After the parade, students were entertained with the concert in the hall, with Peicai’s Got Talent and Community Singing as highlights of the show.

Student Submissions for National Day Digital Mascot Design

Student Submissions for stamp-inspired digital illustration

Community Engagement Elderlies from Lion’s Befrienders with breakfast sponsored by Ya Kun Kaya Toast

Parade segment led by our outstanding cadets

Modern Dance: Dancing in Harmony	Peicai’s Got Talent Winner

Vibrant cultural performance by Thai counterparts	Uniting the school through community singing

Fly pass by Aero-modelling Club

Seniors enthusiastically joining in our SG59 Celebrations