Character & Citizenship Education

Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) at North Vista Secondary School

At North Vista Secondary, our Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) programme aims to nurture Vistarians of Character through holistic and values-driven learning experiences. Guided by the CCE Curriculum Framework, we seek to instil our school values of Care, Resilience, Respect, and Responsibility through meaningful and engaging programmes across students’ school experiences.

Students experience CCE through weekly lessons, student development experiences, IP subjects, and opportunities for strong Teacher–Student Relationships. Together, these efforts help nurture students who learn with purpose, strive with resilience, and contribute actively to a better future.

We adopt a whole-school approach to CCE, where every staff member plays a part in shaping students’ character through daily interactions. Professional development equips our teachers with facilitation and reflective skills to encourage student voice and empower sound decision-making — strengthening students’ social and emotional competencies.

To affirm positive values, the school recognizes exemplary students through:

Values Ambassador Award (VAA): For students who exemplify the values of Care, Respect, Discipline, and Enterprise.
Edusave Character Award (ECHA): For students who are role models in conduct and demonstrate strong values.
NV STAR Programme: To acknowledge students who consistently display school values in their daily actions.

Education and Career Guidance (ECG)

Education and Career Guidance (ECG) is an integral part of student development at North Vista, equipping students to make informed decisions about their future.

Learning Outcomes

The ECG curriculum aims to help students:

Recognise the importance of achievements and participation in school life.
Develop self-awareness, goal-setting skills, and self-directed learning.
Explore career interests and plan suitable education pathways.
Appreciate all occupations and their roles in society.
Make responsible post-secondary and career decisions.

Programmes

Career Seminar
The annual Career Seminar provides insights into the world of work through engagement with professionals from diverse industries. Students gain valuable perspectives on career options and education pathways, with industry visits to fields such as media, business, and engineering.

Elective Modules
Elective modules offer hands-on exposure to various industries, affirming or expanding students’ career interests.

Applied Learning Modules (ApLM): Sec 3 NA and NT students participate in 3-day workshops at ITE and Temasek Polytechnic in Psychology, Engineering, and Business.

ECG Counselling
Our ECG Counsellor, provides personalised guidance to support students in making informed education and career choices. She also assists with applications for Direct School Admission (JC) and Early Admission Exercises (Polytechnic and ITE).

Cyber Wellness

In today’s digital age, social media, gaming, and mobile devices are part of our students’ daily lives. The Cyber Wellness programme at North Vista aims to nurture students with a strong, positive, and resilient online identity that mirrors their real-world character.

Programme Goals

Students are guided to:

Stay informed about current cyber wellness issues.
Make thoughtful and responsible online choices.
Cultivate healthy habits that enrich their digital experiences.

Through discussions and activities, students learn to build meaningful relationships and exercise sound judgment in their online interactions.

National Education (NE)

As a key component of CCE, National Education helps students understand Singapore’s history, challenges, and shared identity. It aims to nurture informed, confident, and engaged citizens who care deeply about Singapore’s future.

Objectives

National Education seeks to:

Develop knowledge and appreciation of Singapore’s history and nationhood.
Empower students to think critically about local, regional, and global issues.
Foster a sense of belonging, hope, and responsibility towards the nation.

Commemorative Events

Total Defence Day
International Friendship Day
National Day
Museum Based Learning @ National Museum/Changi Chapel Museum
NRIC Ceremony

Values in Action (VIA)

Values in Action (VIA) aims to nurture socially responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to the community through active engagement and reflection. Each level undertakes age-appropriate projects that promote empathy, initiative, and service.

Level Highlights

Secondary 1: Collaborated with the Literature Department to write poems reflecting school values of Care and Respect.
Secondary 2: Partnered with It’s Raining Raincoats to organise a collection drive for migrant workers, promoting gratitude and empathy.
Upper Secondary: Planned class projects supporting environmental causes, elderly, animal welfare, and the underprivileged.