Character & Citizenship Education

Aim

CCE provides an integrated approach to addressing our students' development of values, character, social-emotional well-being, and citizenship dispositions in a coherent and holistic way.

The key aims of the CCE curriculum are as follows:

1. Prepare Students for Citizenship

Character development is citizenship in action.
Good habits of mind and heart, compatible with civic responsibilities, are necessary for good citizenship to thrive.
Develop the habit of thinking and reflecting for the purpose of common good.

2. Develop Leaders with Compassion for Service

Uphold belief that every student can be a servant leader
Empower students to be a positive influence to others

3. Adopt a Future-Oriented Focus

Prepare and equip students for the workforce and future living.
Emphasise building strength of character.

Character & Citizenship Education Department

Head of Department	Mr Damien Joash Poon
Subject Head	Ms Lynn Quan

CCE Curriculum

CCE includes areas such as Educational Career Guidance, Sexuality Education, Cyberwellness, National Education, Mental Health, Family Education, and other Values-Related experiences.

Supporting the curriculum are the teachers and appointed class leaders such as the Peer Support Leaders, National Education Ambassadors and Cyberwellness ambassadors.

Students receiving training, and leading values-based class discussions on various issues

Education and Career Guidance

The ECG experience aims to equip students to remain competitive in the global economy and to lead meaningful and productive lives in continual service towards God and society, notably by having a moral and good work ethic, and performing to the best of one’s ability. HIHS seeks to nurture students who can make decisions guided by school values.

The HIHS ECG curriculum includes sharing sessions by industry practitioners and post-secondary educational institutions; work experiences/attachments with industry partners; learning journeys to various industries, ECG MOE and school-based lessons, and counselling.

Exploring career options @ Lifelong learning insitute

Cyberwellness

The Cyberwellness programmes aims to guide students to take responsibility for their own well-being in cyberspace. The three principles, ‘Respect for Self and Others’, ‘Safe and Responsible Use’ and ‘Positive Peer Influence’ when adhered to will help our students to make careful and well-considered decisions in cyberspace.

The Cyberwellness curriculum includes lessons and learning experiences, such as: roadshows and assembly programmes on cyber well-being, a Cyberwellness advocacy movement by students, and customised training to equip our students with the necessary skills to adopt healthy cyber habits.

Cyberwellness Advocacy

National Education

NE plays an important role in developing students' understanding of Singapore and their national identity. Besides commemorating the four NE events (Total Defence Day, International Friendship Day, Racial Harmony Day, and National Day), students have opportunities to learn about various cultures and religions through learning journeys, assembly programmes, and customised activities held as part of the regular CCE curriculum. In the process, they will also have the chance to deepen their understanding of their role as active citizens in Singapore.