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Pasir Ris Secondary School

National Education

Discover how National Education at Pasir Ris Secondary shapes students into active, informed citizens through key programmes, integration efforts, and discussions on current issues.

Last updated 1 July 2026

FUTURE-ORIENTED CITIZENSHIP

National Education is anchored on the following citizenship dispositions which enable Pasirians to realise their part in the success of the community and nation:

  • A sense of belonging: With the changing social fabric and continually evolving national identity, students need to develop a deeper awareness of who they are as Singaporeans and a nation, as well as a shared understanding of the “common good” for all as a nation. 

  • A sense of reality: It is important for students to be aware of and understand Singapore’s constraints, vulnerabilities and the contemporary realities that confront us as a country amidst the backdrop of a less predictable world. 

  • A sense of hope: It is critical for our citizenry to continue to have confidence and optimism in Singapore’s future and resilience to face the challenges ahead.

Four colored bordered boxes listing citizenship dispositions: Belonging, Reality, Hope, and The Will to Act.

Programmes to Develop Citizenship Dispositions in Pasirians

In order to create holistic learning experiences among Pasirians, a plethora of events and activities are organised throughout the years. These activities include commemoration of Total Defence Day, International Friendship Day, Racial Harmony Day, National Day and the NRIC Presentation Ceremony. With these programmes, we hope that Pasirians’ understanding of their identity and convictions as citizens will be developed as they lead and participate actively.

A police outreach event at a school showing officers with a riot shield, a crowd assembly, and a hall presentation.

SG Secure Talk and Exhibition during Total Defence Day

Students in uniforms eating and serving food at tables in a school cafeteria during a group meal event.

Racial Harmony Bazaar

Uniformed cadets marching in formation outdoors during a parade ceremony near a flagpole and residential buildings.

National Day Observance Ceremony by Uniformed Groups

Students in red shirts watch a choir performance on a school stage with a colorful projected screen backdrop.

National Day Celebrations

Integration Programme

The Integration Programme is catered to our international students, as well as students who are Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs).

The programme aims to increase awareness of the importance of integration and help newcomers adapt to the Singaporean way of life by facilitating the formation of friendships and shared experiences among local and international students, as well as foster and deepen their emotional attachment to Singapore while they are here.

Through focus group discussions and surveys, we strive to understand the needs and challenges faced by our students in order to support them and plan the programme to enhance their school experiences.

Programmes include experiences such as learning journeys to culturally rich places to help them better understand local culture and social norms and also build a social network of support through interactive bonding sessions. 

We also incorporate a buddy system for them to help ease their transition to the school. 

Through these efforts, we hope to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for these students so that meaningful learning can take place and they will become well-adjusted members of society with a sense of belonging to Singapore.

Learning Journeys conducted for the international students
Group of children wearing face masks seated inside a red open-top tour bus.

Learning Journey onboard the Duck Tour

Two masked girls sit in a vintage carriage at a museum exhibit while children and adults explore around them.

Learning Journey to Madame Tussauds Singapore

Celebration of Life

Celebration of Life is a platform for students to discuss and share what they have learned through the weekly reading of selected contemporary issues. Through the reading and discussion of these contemporary issues, we hope to 

  1. provide our students with the knowledge, skills and values to understand Singapore's history, realities and challenges unique to our nation, appreciate our journey to nationhood, cultivate the instincts for survival as a nation, and have confidence in our nation's future.

  2. allow for individual sense-making, to nurture engaged citizens who are socially aware, adept at critical thinking, and informed about local, regional and global issues.

  3. help our students experience and explore their national identity as Singaporeans and foster a strong sense of belonging, reality, and hope which will motivate them to play a contributory role in their immediate communities and in the nation while they seek to achieve their personal life goals.