Character & Citizenship Education

Explore how Regent Secondary builds character and citizenship through activities like museum learning journeys, gratitude challenges, and cyber wellness programmes.

Last updated 3 August 2026

Stepping Back in Time: Secondary 2’s National Museum Adventure

On 31 July 2025, our Secondary Two students embarked on an enriching museum-based learning journey to Singapore’s oldest museum, the National Museum of Singapore.

In celebration of SG60, students took part in a special programme, ‘Artefactually Speaking’, where they explored the SG60 exhibition showcasing key moments in our nation’s history. Walking through Singapore’s milestones, from its earliest years to the present, was both poignant and memorable as we celebrate the nation’s 60th birthday.

Students sit on a museum floor listening to a facilitator beside large paintings of Singapore's cityscape and construction workers.

A guide speaks to students in blue Regent uniforms seated on the floor of a Singapore history museum exhibit.

Guided by friendly and passionate museum facilitators, Regenites experienced history coming alive across different time periods – the colonial era, the Japanese Occupation and the post-independence years. They were particularly inspired by stories of remarkable individuals such as Elizabeth Choy and Eunos Abdullah. Tales of daily life in the past, when rickshaws were a common sight and opium dens operated in the city, fascinated them.

This learning journey not only deepened students’ knowledge of Singapore’s history but also strengthened their personal connection to the nation. Many left with a renewed appreciation for the resilience and vision of our forebears – and a determination to cherish and contribute to the Singapore story!

A guide stands before students seated on the floor in a museum exhibition room with historical wall displays.

A group of students sit on the floor of a Singapore museum exhibit while a guide holds up a photograph.

CCA Led Gratitude Challenge

On 12 March 2025, Regent Secondary launched its first-ever CCA-led Gratitude Challenge, an initiative designed to encourage students to express appreciation for their peers and school community. In their respective Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) groups, students took part in a series of meaningful gratitude-themed activities, including Gratitude Bingo, Gratitude Chains, and Gratitude Cards.

In Gratitude Bingo, students completed a sheet filled with simple yet powerful acts of gratitude, such as thanking a friend or offering words of kindness. This activity encouraged them to be mindful of the small but impactful ways they could show appreciation daily.

A smiling girl poses in front of a silver tinsel backdrop with DNI letters, alongside a yellow wristband and handwritten thank-you cards.

The Gratitude Chain saw students writing heartfelt messages on paper strips about peers, teachers, or memorable school experiences. These strips were then linked together to form a colorful chain—a symbol of how appreciation strengthens relationships and connects the school community. Similarly, the Gratitude Cards activity allowed students to express their appreciation through personal, handwritten notes to their CCA teammates. Emma Rose from Red Cross Youth reflected on this experience, saying, “I think that the CCE Gratitude Challenge was able to strengthen the existing bonds our CCA has for each other by expressing our gratefulness to them on cards.” These simple gestures created a warm and uplifting atmosphere as students shared their thanks in meaningful ways.

Three girls in Red Cross uniforms sit at desks in a hall, each holding up a small card and smiling.

Throughout the 35-minute session, students laughed, shared stories, and actively engaged in showing appreciation. Many found it to be a refreshing break from the usual CCE lessons, allowing them to interact with their CCA peers in a more personal and heartfelt manner. Ho Ming Yuan Daniel from English Drama shared, “I felt that the CCA-led Gratitude Challenge was very fun as it really allowed me to bond with the members in my CCA. I would say it benefited me and the CCA quite a lot as now we get to know each other better and grow closer.”

Two smiling students in white uniforms hold papers; one holds a card, the other holds two Gratitude Bingo sheets.

By the end of the event, the school was buzzing with positivity and renewed appreciation. The CCA-led Gratitude Challenge was not just about saying “Thank You”—it was about recognising and celebrating one another’s contributions, reinforcing the school’s values of empathy, respect, and community spirit.

Regent Secondary School Celebrates Safer Internet Day 2025

Regent Secondary School joined the global celebration of Safer Internet Day, promoting safe and responsible online use. This year’s theme, "Empowering a Safe and Resilient Online Community," encouraged students to navigate the digital world safely while fostering a positive online environment.

On 16 February, Cyber Wellness Ambassadors shared alternatives to screen time, such as sports, creative arts, and family bonding, inspiring students to be mindful of their digital habits. They also took part in a Safer Internet Pledge, committing to responsible online behavior.

Students present a Cyber Wellness Ambassador sharing session in a classroom with a projected slide about safer internet pledges.

A class Padlet board titled "Make a Pledge for a Safer and Kinder Internet" with student pledge cards in columns.

The school also partnered with the Singapore Kindness Movement for an interactive Cyber Kindness Show on 25 February, students learned the THINK framework—ensuring online posts are True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind—and practiced strategies to handle online conflicts and cyber threats.

Regent Secondary remains committed to fostering a safer, more respectful digital space. Let’s all play our part in creating a kinder and more resilient online community!