Global Citizenship Programme (GCP)

The Global Citizenship Programme plays a pivotal role in fostering students to become global citizens who see the world as an interconnected set of systems; who seek to interact with and learn from people from diverse cultural backgrounds; who possess the attributes that will allow them to take advantage of the myriad of opportunities abroad; who develops an empathy for those whom they share the planet with and who are willing to take action to contribute to a just and sustainable world.

The scope of the GCP comprises the following domains:

• Co-Curricular Activities
• Adventure
• Education
• Chinese Language
• Instructional Programme
• Service Learning
• Innovation and Enterprising
• Student Leadership Development

Learning Outcomes

The Global Citizenship Programme aims to:

• Develop in students an interest in local and global issues, especially cross-cultural issues within Singapore, as well as with ASEAN, Asian and other countries
• Develop in students an understanding of Singapore’s relationships with Asean, Asia and the other parts of the world
• Promote self-awareness, self-management and responsible decision-making in students
• Provide a platform for students to embrace diversity and cultivate respect for all people
• Develop stewardship and leadership by seeking ways to make positive changes to the world around them.
• Provide a platform to develop talents of students in areas such as CCA, Service Learning, Leadership and Academic Domains. 

Source of Information: SST Prospectus 2011