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Learning for Life Programme
Building Empathetic Student Leaders. From developing self-leadership to leading community initiatives, students grow as confident and empathetic leaders who take action, serve others and make a meaningful difference.
Community Youth Leadership
A Three-Year Leadership Journey
The Community Youth Leadership (CYL) programme is a structured three-year Leadership and Values in Action (VIA) programme for Secondary 1 to 3 students. Grounded in our school vision of developing “Leaders of Character, Learners for Life” and our RICH values, CYL develops students to become compassionate and effective leaders who contribute meaningfully to the community.
Through sustainability and community-based experiences, students progressively develop leadership, empathy, project management and communication skills. Integrating The Student Leadership Challenge and Design Thinking, CYL provides authentic opportunities for students to grow from participating, communicating and contributing to initiating, leading and advocating.
TIER 1 – All Secondary 1 to 3 students
Secondary 1 | Environmental Sustainability
Community Engagement with Family and Senja Neighbourhood
Students participate, communicate and contribute as they explore environmental sustainability issues within their school, family and neighbourhood.
Develop solutions to environmental issues using Design Thinking.
Share ideas and proposed solutions with Senja residents, in partnership with Fei Yue Active Ageing Centre.
Selected CYL Champions extend their advocacy to the Bukit Panjang community in partnership with FairPrice Group.
Secondary 2 | Social Sustainability
Inclusivity through Community Engagement with Seniors
Students collaborate, empathise and take ownership as they work with seniors and community partners to understand needs and promote greater social inclusion.
Engage seniors through partnerships with SG Cares Volunteer Centres and Care Community Services Society (CCSS).
Design and facilitate meaningful activities based on identified community needs.
Advocate for inclusivity through awareness booths and SpringFest.
Secondary 3 | Economic Sustainability
Financial Literacy for Younger Learners
Students initiate, lead and advocate by designing engaging and age-appropriate financial literacy experiences for preschool and primary school children.
Design and facilitate financial literacy games and activities for younger learners.
Plan and operate Food & Beverage booths at SpringFest, applying budgeting, pricing and cost awareness.
Lead outreach and publicity with partner preschools and primary schools.
Selected CYL Champions take on extended facilitation and leadership roles.
Tier 2 – Student Leaders
Extended Community Leadership
Tier 2 provides selected Student Councillors, Sports Leaders and Class Vice Chairpersons with opportunities to deepen their leadership through student led community initiatives. Students lead others, mentor, advocate and sustain community impact through two signature CYL initiatives.
Paper Hugs Project
Student-Led Community Care Initiative
Paper Hugs Project was founded by our Alumni, Dumlao Kian Gabriel Leonardo and Muhammad Irfan Mirza. This project develops empathy, gratitude and student leadership through engagement with healthcare communities.
Students plan and create appreciation initiatives for cancer, children and senior patients, as well as healthcare staff. They take responsibility for areas such as facilitation, publicity and implementation. Alumni founders and former student leaders return as mentors, sharing their experiences and guiding current students, thereby strengthening continuity and sustaining the initiative across student cohorts.
Healthcare Partners:
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital • Jurong Community Hospital • KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Active X Playdate
Student Led Intergenerational Active Ageing Initiative
Active X Playdate brings student leaders and seniors together through inclusive sports, games and recreational activities.
Working with partners such as Active SG and Active Ageing Centres, students plan, adapt and facilitate activities for seniors of different abilities. Through the experience, they develop leadership, communication, empathy and adaptive thinking.
For more information, please email us at westspringss@moe.edu.sg
