Character and Citizenship Education (CCE)

CCE is integrated into our instructional programmes, various co-curricular programmes and key Student Development Experiences (SDEs). The design and delivery of CCE lessons and programmes in CWSS are guided by the school’s Character Framework, anchored on Steward Leadership. The 4 qualities of Steward Leadership are mapped to the CCE Learning Outcomes and CWSS WEALTH Values.

The school adopts the following guiding principles and approaches:

Every teacher a CCE teacher

Teachers are best placed to lead and uphold the school’s WEALTH Values. Teachers role-model values to shape and instil good character in students. The quality of teacher-student relationships and the provision of a caring and enabling environment are essential to the character development of the students.

Values are both taught and caught

Values are taught as knowledge and skills encapsulated in the CCE learning outcomes. Values are caught when students witness values enacted by peers and adults in different learning experiences.

Life experiences as a context for learning

The teaching and learning of CCE focus on using students’ as well as teachers’ life experiences to form the context for learning. This enables students to better retain the knowledge, skills and values taught and caught.

Expanding domain from self to world

Students learn to embrace their social roles through interaction with the world around them and act with consideration for the consequences of their actions on themselves and others.

The school’s key CCE programmes include:-

Values-In-Action, which is an important aspect of CCE in developing vital 21st century skills and social-emotional competencies. CWSS works closely with our long-term partners to provide opportunities for students to contribute to the community and learn while contributing.
Education and Career Guidance (ECG) experiences helps students to develop a sense of purpose in life. By nurturing self-awareness and self-directedness for lifelong learning, ECG helps students develop a growth mindset, adaptability and resilience to tackle challenges, embrace opportunities and appreciate the value of various occupations.
Cohort Camps provide students with immersive and experiential learning opportunities to develop character traits of resilience and resourcefulness, as well as social skills such as collaboration and communication. Each cohort will go through different theme and experiences during their camp.

Level	Secondary 1	Secondary 2	Secondary 3	Secondary 4/5
	Orientation Camp	Outdoor Adventure Camp	Design Thinking Camp	Education Career Guidance Camp
Theme	What does being a Commonwealthian mean to me?	How do I work well with my friends?	How can I empower myself & my friends to make a difference to our community?	How do I prepare myself & my friends for the future?

Citizenship Education activities, including, CCE Lesson, NSmen Alumni sharing and commemorating four key National events: National Day, Total Defence Day, Racial Harmony Day, and International Friendship Day.

Racial Harmony Day Celerbrations

National Day Celebrations