Bukit View Secondary School

NE Committee

• Mr Mohamad Nazar
• Mdm Sim Kia Mien
• Ms Beatrice Zhang
• Mdm Marhaini
• Ms Puranadharshini
• Ms Kalaivani
• Mr Tan Wei Chung
• Mdm Toh Yeok Tee
• Mdm Zareena Beevi
• Mr Lawrence Huang

Importance of National Education

“National Education must be a vital component of our education process. National Education goes beyond book knowledge. It is an exercise to develop instincts that become part of the psyche of every child. It must engender a shared sense of nationhood, an understanding of how our past is relevant to our present and future. It must appeal to both heart and mind.”

Excerpt from Mr Goh Chok Tong’s Teachers’ Day Rally Speech on Sept 9 1996

“Our schools play a key role in helping new generations of Singaporeans thrive, and shape social norms that will keep Singapore secure and cohesive in a constantly changing future. They have to open the minds of their students to the rich expanse of possibilities in the world around us. They should nurture an ability to think originally, and to take the initiative. And, most importantly, they have to help their students develop strength of character – the ability to face up to difficulties, fight as a team, and lead. They must groom citizens who are keen to contribute to the well-being of fellow citizens. Singaporeans who will push the boundaries of achievement, not just to enjoy life’s comforts, but so that we can enhance the lives of others, and leave something behind to enrich future generations.”

Excerpt from Speech by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Acting Minister for Education, at the Opening Ceremony of the Redeveloped Campus of Presbyterian High School ( Friday, 14 May 2004) on Developing Strength of Character and Discipline

Bukit View Secondary School NE Committee: 2007

National Anthem

National Anthem
Majulah Singapura

Mari kita rakyat Singapura
Sama-sama menuju bahagia
Cita-cita kita yang mulia
Berjaya Singapura

Marilah kita bersatu
Dengan semangat yang baru
Semua kita berseru
Majulah Singapura
Majulah Singapura

Marilah kita bersatu
Dengan semangat yang baru
Semua kita berseru
Majulah Singapura
Majulah Singapura

English Translation

Come, fellow Singaporeans
Let us progress towards happiness together
May our noble aspiration bring
Singapore success

Come, let us unite
In a new spirit
Let our voices soar as one
Onward Singapore
Onward Singapore

Come, let us unite
In a new spirit
Let our voices soar as one
Onward Singapore
Onward Singapore

Our Pledge

We, the citizens of Singapore
pledge ourselves as one united people,
regardless of race, language or religion,
to build a democratic society,
based on justice and equality,
so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and
progress for our nation.

Our National Education Messages

• Singapore is our homeland; this is where we belong.
  We treasure our heritage and take pride in shaping our own unique way of life.
• We must preserve racial and religious harmony.
  We value our diversity and are determined to stay a united people.
• We must uphold meritocracy and incorruptibility.
  We provide opportunities for all, according to their ability and effort.
• No one owes Singapore a living.
  We find our own way to survive and prosper, turning challenge into opportunity.
• We must ourselves defend Singapore.
  We are proud to defend Singapore ourselves, no one else is responsible for our security and well-being.
• We have confidence in our future.
  United, determined and well-prepared, we have what it takes to build a bright future for ourselves, and to progress together as one nation.

Our NE Vision

To develop an active and useful generation of Singaporeans by inculcating a sense of heritage through bonding, knowing and loving Singapore so as to have confidence in its future. We aim to actualise NE Vision through the Bukit View NE Framework.

Our NE Framework

The NE Experience @ Bukit View aims to engage the awareness, experience passion and endeavour conviction and both the students and staffs. The NE Experience @ Bukit View is represented by a rising sun. At the core of a dynamic institution that adds value to all, everyone in Bukit Value will achieve the following NE goals before they leave the school.

1. Building Bonds
   
   Building bond among all is the first step to ensure everyone feels important and wanted. Only with strong bonds, a sense of belonging to a school and country can be created.
   
   
2. Developing a Sense of Belonging?
   
   With a deep sense of belonging, there will be an urge to know more about Singaporean understand its strengths and weaknesses and appreciate and Love Singapore for what it is. This will lead on to our next goal.
   
   
3. Understanding & Loving Singapore
   
   After having an understanding of Singapore, the survival instincts will automatically guide us to build upon our strengths which will thus create great confidence in our future.
   
   
4. Having Confidence in Our Future
   
   With a great confidence in our future, it will lead us on to ensure that everyone else feel the same way about Singapore. There will be a genuine urge to help Singapore achieve its aims in future. Thus, it will lead us to being an Active and Useful Citizens.
5. Being Active and useful Citizens
   
   The last goal ties in well with our mission to nurture every Bukit Viewan who possess moral integrity and are responsible to self and society.

From the time a student steps into Bukit View, our school aims to achieve the following goals before he leaves Bukit View. Various programmes organized in school will incorporate these NE goals to actualize our NE Vision. Some of these programmes are Service Learning, Co-Curricular activities, Values Education, Student Development, Academic Programmes and Learning Journeys. As with the current focus on engaging the heart head and hands, our programmes will be designed to incorporate the 3 ‘H’s so as to make NE a meaning journey for our students.

Our NE Initiatives

1. NE Committee:
   
   All Departments are represented in the committee to ensure:
   
   • Whole-school NE Approach
   • Inter-departmental collaboration on NE
   • Coordinate and streamline Learning Journeys of our students
2. NE Ambassadors (to work with NE Cluster W4)
   
   
   • Students representatives to be sent for external workshops to become NE Ambassadors sponsored by W4 Cluster
   • To work with NE Committee to implement NE related programmes for school
   
   
3. NE for Teachers
   
   
   • Teacher to be regularly updated on the following Issues:
     - Custom and practices of the different ethnic and religious groups
     - Political and Social Development of Singapore
     - Political and Social Development in the International Arena
4. NE for Parents & Community
   
   
   • Engage Parents in NE

Our NE Programmes

News releases

http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/nr/2009/feb/04feb09_nr.html

http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/nr/2009/feb/04feb09_nr/04feb09_fs3.html

http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/nr/2009/feb/04feb09_nr/04feb09_fs4.html

http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/nr/2009/feb/04feb09_nr/04feb09_fs5.html

http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/nr/2009/feb/04feb09_nr/04feb09_fs2.html

Links to other resources

General

http://www.connexion.sg/web/guest/home

http://www.ne.edu.sg/

http://www.nexus.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/topics/nexus/home.htmldefe

http://singaporehumanities.com/NE_website/subfolder/journey.htm

http://www.acis.nie.edu.sg/NIELibrary/NE/webres.html

Defence & Security

Community Safety & Security Programme
The Website provides information about the Community Safety & Security Programme (CSSP), an initiative set up to tackle community issues and problems affecting the safety and security of the local neighbourhood.
Electronic Access: http://www.cssp.org.sg/Main.htm

Defence & Security @ eCitizen
This Website is co-owned by the Ministries of Defence and Home Affairs (MHA). It is a one-stop portal for National Service, Civil Defence, Immigration and Security services.
Electronic Access: http://ds.ecitizen.gov.sg

Little Red Dot
A collection of National Education resource materials developed by Nexus for primary students. The contents focus on the importance of unity, tolerance, sensitivity, staying vigilant and being resilient.
Electronic Access: http://www.nexus.gov.sg/LittleRedDot

Ministry of Defence
This is the homepage of the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF). The Website provides information about MINDEF/SAF and links to resources such as MINDEF publications, e-books, videos, etc.
Electronic Access: http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/home.html

Ministry of Home Affairs
This is the homepage of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Website provides information about MHA and links to its Home Team Departments, namely the Singapore Police Force, the Internal Security department, the Singapore Civil Defence Force, the Prisons Department, the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority, the Central Narcotics Bureau and the Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises.
Electronic Access: http://www.mha.gov.sg/index.aspx

N.E.mation
"N.E.mation! is a national education animation competition for secondary school students to express their personal notions about total defence through the themes of confidence in the future of Singapore, commitment to our country and cohesion." -- What is N.E.mation!? page.
Electronic Access: http://www.nemation.sg

Ready Singapore
This Website is maintained by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). It contains information about Civil Defence and Security, tips and advice on handling emergency situations and basic evacuation procedures. There is also useful information on how to identify suspicious persons or objects.
Electronic Access: http://www.mha.gov.sg/ready_sg.aspx?pageid=128

Singapore Civil Defence Force
This is the homepage of the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The Website provides information about the roles and functions of SCDF and links to resources such as statistical information and emergency preparedness.
Electronic Access: http://www.scdf.gov.sg/

Singapore Police Force
This is the homepage of the Singapore Police Force (SPF). The Website provides information about the services of SPF and links to resources such as statistical information on crime situation and the road traffic situation in Singapore.
Electronic Access: http://www.spf.gov.sg/

SINGOV: Crises & Emergencies
This Website is set up by the Singapore government. It provides resources and FAQs on crisis management.
Electronic Access: http://www.crisis.gov.sg/

Total Defence
This Website is maintained by the Minsitry of Defence (MINDEF). The Website provides information about the concept and aspects of total defence, and links to related publications and resources for schools.
Electronic Access: http://www.totaldefence.sg

Government & Foreign Relations

Istana Singapore
This is the homepage of the Istana Singapore. The Website provides information about the Istana and links to the biographies of the President of Singapore and former Presidents.
Electronic Access: http://www.istana.gov.sg

Parliament Of Singapore
This is the homepage of the Singapore Parliament. The Website provides information about the Parliament, links to publications such as the Parliamentary Reports and Standing Orders, and programmes offered by the Parliamentary Education Department.
Electronic Access: http://www.parliament.gov.sg/home/main.htm

Prime Minister's Office
This is the homepage of the Prime Minister’s Office. The Website provides information about the d epartments under the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the roles and functions of the PMO.
Electronic Access: http://www.pmo.gov.sg/

Singapore Parliament Reports
The site provides the official reports of Parliament sittings from the year 2006 onwards.
Electronic Access: http://www.parliament.gov.sg/Publications/sprs.htm

Singapore Statutes Online
“ The Singapore Statutes Online is a legal research tool which offers access to the full text of all current Acts of Singapore. Updated on a monthly basis, the service is brought to you by the Attorney-General's Chambers and the Ministry of Finance.” -- Intro page
Electronic Access: http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/

SINGOV Government Information
SINGOV is the homepage for the Singapore Government Online. The site provides the latest news, information and online services related to the Singapore government. It is also the gateway for the public to locate crisis and emergency-related information provided by the government.
Electronic Access: http://www.gov.sg

SINGOV: Press Releases & Speeches
This Website provides links to SPRInter (Singapore Press releases on the Internet), Ministries’ Newsroom, Key Agencies’ Releases, National Day Rally Speech, etc.
El ectronic Access: http://www.gov.sg/pressreleases.htm

SPRInter: Singapore Press Releases On The Internet
“A real-time online source of press releases and speeches from the Singapore Government.” -- About SPRInter page.
Electronic Access: http://www.news.gov.sg

Heritage & History

1942 battlefield Singapore: Singapore's period of darkness
This Website is created by the National Archives of Singapore (NAS). It provides information about the Japanese occupation of Singapore during World War II and links to resources such as Audio-Visual materials, documents, oral histories, photographs, POW diaries, etc.
Electronic Access: http://www.s1942.org.sg/s1942/home/index.jsp

Archives and Artifacts Online Singapore (a 2O)
Archives and Artifacts Online Singapore (a 2O) is a one-stop portal site on heritage information. a 2O allows users to search information across National Heritage Board's various independent databases and view selected photographs, maps and plans, listen to oral history interview samplers and watch snippets of audio-visual recordings.
Electronic Access: http://www.a2o.com.sg

Families & Friends: a Singapore Album Exhibition
"This is a national project to document and digitise photographs and memorabilia of Singapore families, friends and community groups." - About page.
Electronic Access: http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/publications/cyberpioneer/news/2007/March/08mar07_news.html

Lat Pau
"Lat Pau, the longest running Chinese daily during pre-War Singapore, was started by Mr See Ewe Lay in December 1881 and lasted 52 years before it finally ceased in March 1932. Lat Pau is an invaluable historical source for research into pre-war Singapore as well as Chinese overseas during that period. Unfortunately the earliest issues of the newspaper were lost and now the issues extant at the NUS Chinese Library cover only the period August 19 1887 to March 31 1932." -- Homepage.
Electronic Access: http://www.lib.nus.sg/lebao/index.htm

Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts
This is the homepage of the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA). The Website provides information about MICA and its statutory boards, and links to resources such as MICA publications, media guides, etc.
Electronic Access: http://app.mica.gov.sg/

National Heritage Board
The National Heritage Board preserves, presents and promotes the cultural heritage of Singapore. The board also develops online exhibitions and public programmes as well as educational materials complementing the national curriculum. The Website provides information on the Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore History Museum, and National Archives of Singapore.
Electronic Access: http://www.nhb.gov.sg/MCC

NewspaperSG
This is a fully searchable online archive of Singapore news. Users may access a host of current and historically important newspaper titles from Singapore and Malaya dating back to 1831.
Electronic Access: http://newspapers.nl.sg/

A Sense of History: a Select Bibliography on the History of Singapore
This select bibliography provides a list of primary and secondary sources on the history of Singapore from the earliest to the present times.
Electronic Access: http://www.lib.nus.edu.sg/bib/sh/

Singapore Cultural Resources OnLine (SCROL)
"Singapore Cultural Resources OnLine (SCROL) provides a one stop portal combining the rich cultural resources of Singapore. SCROL combines various repositories covering archives, historical artifacts and cultural resources into a simple, one stop shop for anyone wanting to know more about the rich cultural diversity of Singapore." - About page.
Electronic Access: http://www.scrol.sg/vmr/home/default.aspx

Singapore Heritage Society
The Singapore Heritage Society (SHS) aims to promote active interest in the cultural life and history of Singapore and to initiate action on research, evaluation, documentation, publication, collection, display, and preservation and restoration of skills and items of historical interest. The Website provides information about the Society and links to resources such as the Peoples’ Encyclopaedia of Singapore History (PESH), a one-stop portal for content relating to Singapore’s heritage, SHS’s projects and publications, etc.
Electronic Access: http://www.singaporeheritage.com

Singapore Infomap
The Singapore Infomap is an official source of information on Singapore, and a one-stop guide to Singapore. It offers a Singapore search engine, people finder, facts, pictures, statistics and maps of Singapore, country profile, culture, history, events calendar and news bulletin. Also includes detailed information, links and a directory of sites on all aspects of Singapore, including arts, entertainment, businesses, company listings, careers, IT, the Singapore government, news, media, references, shopping, data, statistics, sports, recreation, and tourist and travel information. There are also links to traffic, weather and the stock market.
Electronic Access: http://www.sg/

Singapore Infopedia
"Singapore Infopedia is a free electronic resource on Singapore with a focus on the country's heritage. Singapore Infopedia is made up of a searchable collection of articles on topics that have helped to shape Singapore's history, culture, landscape and thinking." -- Homepage.
Electronic Access: http://infopedia.nl.sg/

Singapore Pictures
"Singapore Pictures is a visual database which allows users to search, retrieve and view images of Singapore." -- Homepage.
Electronic Access:
http://snap.nl.sg/index.html

S’pore Discovery Centre
S’pore Discovery Centre is the homepage of the Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC). SDC aims to provide a platform for Singaporeans to think about their future, and to help them prepare for the challenges of the future. The Website provides information about the attractions available and education programmes that support the  National Education & Social Studies objectives and syllabus.
E lectronic Access: http://www.sdc.com.sg/index.php

Statistics Singapore
This Website is set up  by the Singapore Department of Statistics. It provides links to official statistics on Singapore.
Electronic Access: http://www.singstat.gov.sg/

streetdirectory.com
Streetdirectory.com provides electronic access to map on roads, expressways, MRT Lines, HDB towns, nature reserves, places of interest, entertainment, company locations and listings, etc. in Singapore.   The Website also provides links to travel locations and and street directories of countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Electronic Access: http://www.streetdirectory.com.sg/

Web Archive Singapore
"NLB's Web Archive Singapore is a rich collection of some 1,000 Singapore-related online contents that showcase various facets of Singapore life. Ranging from subjects such as government administration and education to popular topics like arts and recreation, these Websites were carefully selected to be part of the nation's documentary heritage." -- Title page.
Electronic Access: http://was.nl.sg/

Yesterday.sg
This is a blog about heritage and museums in Singapore. The blog is an initiative by the Museum Roundtable, supported by the National Heritage Board.
Electronic Access: http://yesterday.sg

Racial Harmony & Social Issues

Community Engagement Programme
The Community Engagement Programme (CEP) aims to bring together people from different communities in Singapore to work with each other to develop understanding and to prevent and minimise racial and religious tensions in our society after a crisis, such as a terrorist incident. The Website is set up by the Ministry of Home affairs (MHA). It provides information about CEP and links to CEP’s events and related articles.
Electronic Access: http://www.mha.gov.sg/basic_content.aspx?pageid=158

Harmony in Celebration
This Website is set up by the Ministry of Education. It provides links to resources such as stories, games, comics, opinions, videos and articles on racial harmony.
Electronic Access: http://www3.moe.edu.sg/corporate/contactonline/2005/Issue16/big_pic/forging.htm

Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports
This is the homepage of the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCDYS). The Website provides information about MCDYS and links to resources such as the Directory of Family & Community Services, MCDYS publications, statistical information, etc.
Electronic Access: http://app.mcys.gov.sg/web/home_main.asp

National Day Parade
This is the National Day Parade (NDP) Website.  It provides information and resources on the celebration of Singapore's National Day.
Electronic Access: http://www.ndp.org.sg

People’s Association
This is the homepage of the People’s Association (PA). The Website provides information about PA and links to other PA sites such as online services, grassroots organisations, etc.
Electronic Access: http://www.pa.gov.sg

Sing Singapore
"Sing Singapore aims to discover and promote home-grown music and artistes. Through these original songs, it also hopes to nurture the love for music and singing and cultivate a greater sense of togetherness amongst Singaporeans." -- Homepage.
Electronic Access: http://www.singsingapore.org.sg

Teaching & Learning

Families & Friends: a Singapore Album: for Schools
"Families & Friends: a Singapore Album” is a national project to document and digitise photographs and memorabilia of Singapore families, friends and community groups. This Webpage provides guidelines and contact information for schools that are interested in making the Singapore Album project the basis of an NE or CME project.
Electronic Access: http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/publications/cyberpioneer/news/2007/March/08mar07_news.html

Learning Journeys
This Website is set up by the Ministry of Education (MOE). It provides information about the “Learning Journeys” concept, descriptions of the learning sites and their programmes, and additional resources such as sample worksheets that can be customised for use with the trips.
Electronic Access: http://www.learningjourneys.edu.sg/

School Resource Package
This Webpage is part of the Total Defence Website. "The main objective of the School Resource Package is to provide teachers with resources and ideas for activities that they can conduct in class or promote outside classroom time." - Homepage.
Electronic Access: http://www.totaldefence.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/topics/totaldefence/resources/srp.html

Other National Education Websites

Connexion.sg
This is a resource hub where National Education (NE) practitioners may share information on NE-related resources, events and best practices. It is also a virtual space for networking with other NE practitioners.
Electronic Access: http://www.connexion.sg

National Education
This is the Ministry of Education's Website on National Education. The Website provides information about NE and links to NE resources and programmes.
Electronic Access: http://www.ne.edu.sg

National Education
This is the Nanyang Technological University Libraries’ Website on National Education. It provides links to Web resources on National Education.
Electronic Access: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/lib/ne/default.htm

Other schools' NE websites

http://www.silingsec.moe.edu.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=43

http://www.casuarinapri.moe.edu.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=68&Itemid=120

http://www.riversidesec.moe.edu.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=182&Itemid=333

Important Procedures

Some important procedures to adhere to show our commitment towards NE