Student Development Experiences (SDEs)

SDEs contribute towards the holistic development of our students in Cognitive, AestheticMoral, Physical and Social (CAMPS) domains. Key SDEs include:

Student Leadership Development (SLD) Programmes
National Education (NE)
Values in Action (VIA)

National Education @ New Town

National Education (NE) was launched in 1997 with the intent to instill national identity and the spirit of togetherness in our young. National Education (NE) comprises a wide range of school efforts that aims to:

Provide our students with the knowledge, skills and values to understand Singapore's history, realities and challenges unique to our nation, appreciate our journey to nationhood, cultivate the instincts for survival as a nation, and have confidence in our nation's future.
Be empowering and aspirational, allowing for individual sense-making, to nurture engaged citizens, who are socially aware, adept at critical thinking, and informed about local, regional and global issues.
Help our students experience and explore their national identity as Singaporeans and foster a strong sense of belonging, reality, and hope which motivates our students to play a contributory role in their immediate communities and in the nation while they seek to achieve their personal life goals.

The learning outcomes of NE are as follows:

A Sense of Belonging

To develop a deeper understanding of who we are and a shared understanding of the values that are important to us as a nation.

A Sense of Reality

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

A Sense of Hope

Having confidence and optimism in Singapore’s future and the 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 Singapore for all.

NE Commemorative Days One of the key SDEs is the P5 NE Show. With the resumption of mass activities in 2022, our P5 New Towners had a wonderful time celebrating the nation’s birthday together as one.

Catch the snapshots of NEShow 2022 here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=573322057837217

There are 4 NE commemorative days linked to significant points in Singapore’s history. In New Town, we customise activities for our students so that they learn important lessons on how to contribute as an active citizen.

Find out about the happenings on these NE commemorative days and hear some of our students’ voices here.

Total Defence Day: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3137092953231070

International Friendship Day: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=535280764665277

Racial Harmony Day: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=567586118350954

National Day: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=642551047201784

Values in Action @ New Town

Values in Action (VIA) aims to nurture socially responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to the community, through the learning and application of values, knowledge and skills. VIA is designed to engender student ownership and initiative. As part of VIA, students reflect on their experience, the values they have put into practice, and how they can continue to contribute meaningfully.

New Town’s VIA framework, which emphasises our school value Service with a Heart, helps New Towners understand how they can contribute to the community through school-driven and student-initiated community projects.

Watch how our New Towners continue to actively reach out and appreciate the community despite the challenges they faced during the COVID-19 years.

Appreciating our foreign domestic workers

Showing their gratitude towards the frontliners

Appreciating our migrant workers