Learning for Life Programme

LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME

Objectives / Goals

Vision

Anchored on our school values – GR³IT (Graciousness, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity and Teamwork), the LLP strives to develop in our students, a robustness of character and develop in them, a mindset of excellence and continual improvement through the provision of an inclusive sports culture in school.

Objectives

To provide access to all students, regardless of their backgrounds and starting points, to be exposed to a variety of sports activities in a fun and engaging way, develop sportsmanship and to stretch the potential of students who demonstrate interest and aptitude in sports to attain their personal best.
To leverage sports as a vehicle for students to hone their leadership competencies, put values-in-action, contribute and make a difference.
To heighten cultural and global awareness in our students through sports education, appreciation and experiential learning.

Key Programmes

GOal Play: Sports Discover & Sports Grow

Sports GR³IT Provides the opportunity for students to participate in sports competition to learn values such as Graciousness, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity and Teamwork. This is an annual event where students will represent their Houses to compete in Sports and Games.

Values Through Sports Programme Provide a platform for students to demonstrate good sportsmanship & GR³IT through game play during PE lessons. Students will then complete a reflection based on what they have learnt and experience in the Reflection Booklet.


Sports Education Program (SEP) SEP is a collaborative partnership between Sport Singapore (SportSG) and the School. The SEP aims to advocate the importance of sports education, encourage sports participation in the school and increases the sporting opportunities for the students. SEP enhances pupils’ learning experience and interest in sports by exposing them to activities not included in the school’s CCAs or PE curriculum. More importantly, the SEP sports programmes caters for development of skills and sports knowledge of students and help promote active participation of sports in schools. The programmes also promote team spirit and character building, and aim to arouse interest in continual sports participation amongst students.

Active YN Recess Play Provides a safe and inclusive environment for all pupils regardless of their strengths and starting points to try out and participate in the different types of games and modified games. This is in line with the nationwide initiative to promote healthy lifestyle amongst Singaporeans. Research studies have shown that getting children to be more active has benefits, as obesity rates among schoolchildren have risen in recent years, from 10 per cent in 2000 to 12 per cent in 2014. Special games and/or mass exercises are organised to encourage pupils of all levels to take part. Sports equipment are available for loan during recess to encourage self-directed and ‘unstructured’ play.

P2 Talent Identification Programme (Sports) Provides opportunity for selected P2 students to gain greater exposure and experience to the expected rigor and demand of the sporting CCA of their choice and interest. Selected P2 will be invited to participate in the CCA enrichment in their talented area. At the end of the training, those with potential will be invited to join the CCA when they are in P3. However, they still need to go through the CCA selection process and choose a CCA of their choice.

GOal Ambassadors: Sports Cheer & Sports Inspire

P6 Sports Carnival Leverage sports as a vehicle for P6 students to contribute towards Values-In-Action and to hone their leadership competencies. The P6 students will work in groups to design and create a game or sports for the carnival. They are also required to man a booth to promote their games to the school. It is also fund raising carnival where all proceeds go to charity.
The Co-Curriculum Activities (CCAs) The Co-Curriculum Activities (CCAs) provide pupils with opportunities to put the 'values-in-action’ (VIA), so that they can contribute and make a difference to the community. Pupils are also given opportunities to take the lead to contribute to the school and the community.
Sports Motivational Talk & Learning Journeys This programme is opened only to students from Sports CCAs, To inspire in our students through sports sharing, appreciation and experiential learning. They will be invited to a learning journey to visit places such as Sports Museum, Sports Hub and/or Sports School to know our Past, appreciate our Present and understand our Future in sports development.

GOal Global: Sports Connect

World of Sports To heighten cultural and global awareness in our students through sports education and appreciation. Lessons will be carried out to introduce world major sporting events to our students via SLS and assembly talks.
Sports & Cultural Immersion Programme To enhance global awareness in our students through sports education, experiential learning and cultural appreciation. Also to develop 21st century competencies such as global awareness and cross-cultural skills in our students so as to prepare them to thrive in the age of globalisation. Selected students in this programme will have a formal visit to our overseas partner school(s) and interact with their counterparts. Our students will attend lessons to experience life as a student there and participate in Sports to exchange pointers. They will also be engaged in cultural and hands-on activities which allow them to have fun and at the same time have a better understanding of their culture.