Our Goals and Approach

Our Goals 

Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) at New Town Primary School aims to develop in our students: 

Good Character 

Have a sound moral compass and a strong sense of right and wrong, think critically 

and ethically, be discerning in judgment, take responsibility for choices and actions, 

be caring towards others and strive for excellence; 

Resilience and Social-Emotional Well-Being 

Have a balanced sense of self, form healthy relationships, be resilient when faced 

with challenges, find meaning in life, and have a sense of gratitude and appreciation; 

Future Readiness 

Have a sense of purpose in life, develop the dispositions of adaptability and lifelong 

learning so as to be able to navigate education and career pathways purposefully 

and take on the challenges of the future, including the world of work and life; and 

Active Citizenship 

Develop a strong national identity based on a sense of belonging to the nation, 

a sense of hope in themselves and the future, an awareness of the reality of 

Singapore’s vulnerabilities and constraints, and the will to act on improving the lives 

of others, and building a future for our nation. 

Our Approach  

We believe that values and life skills are best nurtured through explicit teaching, positive reinforcement, and meaningful application in our students’ daily lives. To help students internalise values, build social-emotional competencies, and develop strong citizenship dispositions, we provide them with multiple learning platforms. These include:  

• CCE lessons, where key concepts and skills are taught directly,  

• Student Development Experiences, which allow students to apply what they learn in authentic settings, and  

• School-based initiatives, which create opportunities for students to live out the values in their school community.