Some educational activities in Singapore

In Singapore, there are various activities assigned for students. They really enjoy them a lot. All these activities go along with studies. The students in Singapore can choose their subjects but some of the compulsory Subjects are there for a GCE ‘O’ level candidate and these are Mother Tongue such as Tamil, Chinese, and Malay, English Language, Elementary Mathematics. Combined Humanities are also there. The other compulsory subjects can be mentioned as Science, the specifications are either it should be 1 combined science or 2 pure sciences, one other subject should be there such as Art, DnT, POA, FnN, etc. Candidates must take not less than six subjects which must include the above core subjects.

Some co-curricular activities are also compulsory at the secondary level. At this level all pupils must take part in at least one activity. The participation is graded together with the other achievements throughout the four years. The scoring system is known as LEAPS which means leadership, enrichment, achievement, participation, and service. In secondary level also there are many co-curricular activities offered. Each student is evaluated based in these areas. Performance and competitions are regularly organized. Co-curricular activities are often categorized under the following heads and the names can be mentioned as uniformed groups, clubs and societies and sports and games, and also performing arts. Students can always participate in more than one co-curricular activity.

The main uniform groups in Singapore can be named as NCC i.e. National Cadet Corps, NCDCC i.e. National Civil Defence Cadet Corps, NPCC i.e. National Police Cadet Corps, Red Cross Youth, Singapore Scout Association, St John Ambulance Brigade, the Boys Brigade, Girl Guides, and the Girls Brigade. In those groups students are expected to learn drills where wearing uniforms are must. The main purpose of the groups is to prepare male students for National Service at their age of 18. They also learn skills such as team-bonding and first-aid while attending these groups.