Philosophy/Rationale
The curriculum is designed for our students to
understand the spatial location, distribution and
relationship of human and physical phenomena. The
study of these geographical phenomena, using
geographical investigation and interpretation
skills, seeks to understand the spatial patterns and
relationships of the four geographical spheres –
atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere,
at different scales. It endeavours to provide
accurate, orderly and rational description and
interpretation of the variable character of the
Earth's surface.
Philosophy/Rationale
The curriculum is designed to allow students to
develop knowledge, skills and values that would
enable them to better understand, appreciate and
learn from the richness of the human experience of
the past. The study of these ideas, attitudes, and
actions of peoples in the past will sharpen a
student's sense of values, offering moral lessons in
shaping the student as a person, thinker, leader and
pioneer. It would also help cultivate a more
tolerant and compassionate spirit toward peoples
whose culture and way of life may be different from
the student's own.
Philosophy/Rationale
The Social Studies syllabus is based on three key
questions – “Who am I”, “Where do I belong”, and
“How should we live”? These questions underpin the
curriculum and in addressing them, it aims to
develop our students into well-informed individuals
who are clear about their place and role in society,
and the world they live in. They would also have a
clear stand on pertinent societal issues, and be
willing and able to advocate a specific course of
responsible action so as to be active creators of a
better age.
The curriculum is developed on the premise that
the students are active participants in an ever
changing world. Given that they are high ability
learners, they are active observers who seek to
understand the changes which take place around them
and influence their outcomes. Their actions are
based on questions such as as why they belong, why
they need to be engaged and why their responses are
meaningful. By drawing on learnings from various
disciplinary concepts especially from the Social
Sciences (Politics, Economics and Sociology),
History, and Geography, students are empowered to
become Thinkers, Leaders and Pioneers in shaping the
destinies of society and developing a sense of
belonging as daughters of a better age.
Philosophy/Rationale
Singapore is the most globalised country in the
world. It is important for Singaporeans, and
especially her future leaders, to be knowledgeable
of other countries and to be able to appreciate
their cultures, historical development and issues
affecting these countries.
Area Studies (Southeast Asia) aims to look at the
history, geography and contemporary development of
the region against the backdrop of important global
events. The curriculum is designed for our students
to gain a deeper understanding of the region from
the lens of Southeast Asians. The curriculum will
employ multidisciplinary approaches in looking at
indigenous traditions and how these local forces
interact with external global forces. In particular,
the unity-diversity and community-nation dichotomies
will be discussed in greater depth. The curriculum
is also designed to cultivate critical thinking
skills to process information and analyse issues
from various perspectives.
