National Education and Social Studies
Discover how CCKPS nurtures students to be active, caring citizens through National Education and Social Studies, using the C.A.R.E approach to build character, foster belonging, and engage with Singapore and the world.
Citizenship Education
It aims to develop national cohesion, cultivate the instinct for survival as a nation and instill in our students, confidence in our nation’s future. It also emphasises on cultivating a sense of belonging and emotional rootedness to Singapore.
We do the above through our Social Studies syllabus and the 4 core events, which are Total Defence Day, International Friendship Day, Racial Harmony Day and National Day.
National Education and Social Studies (NE-SS)
The National Education and Social Studies (NE-SS) Committee comprises of two sections, National Education and Social Studies.
National Education is part of holistic education. It aims to foster national cohesion, cultivate the instinct for survival as a nation and instill in our students confidence in our nation’s future. It also emphasises cultivating a sense of belonging and emotional rootedness to Singapore.
The Social Studies curriculum aims to develop the civic competencies of our students by the end of a full course in Social Studies education. Civic competencies, which encompass the relevant knowledge about issues, critical and reflective thinking skills and values, will empower students to be informed, concerned and participative citizens for the world they live in.
Students will internalize what they have learnt through reflections done from NE core events and SS learning journeys. Primary 6 students will also participate in the biennial Citizenship Education Quiz and the annual National Education Quiz at the end of the year.
Learning Journeys For 2026
Primary 1 – Learning Journey to the community
Primary 2 – Gardens by the Bay
Primary 3 – Geylang Serai Learning Journey / Sustainable Gallery
Primary 4 – Ayer Kreta Heritage Gallery Learning Journey / Art Museum
Primary 5 – Indian Heritage Gallery / P5 National Education Show
Primary 6 – Asian Civilisation Museum and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Useful Resources / Links
Social Studies - Primary Teaching & Learning Syllabus (opens in new tab)