Humanities

Every KCPian an A.C.E. (Analytical, Collaborative & Ethical) thinker, serving the community with an excellence mindset.

To develop KCPians holistically through collaborative, cooperative and inquiry based learning strategies to instill a sense of self directed for life-long learning

Our Secondary One students embarked on a learning journey to the Singapore River with the theme, “From a sleepy fishing village into a modern metropolis”. Through this they were able to gather information and data for their ‘Historical Investigation’ in a fun and engaging way based on an amazing race format. In addition, they were also able to apply Maths concepts and EL elements to challenges set to them in their learning journey.

History came alive for the Secondary Two students when they returned to the Japanese Occupation at the Former Ford Factory Museum! A World War II historical site, the History and English department leveraged on the Secondary Two Learning Journey to walk through the pathway of ‘Syonan’ and relived the moments of the past. Many of our students walked away with a better understanding of the experiences of the locals and survivors of the Japanese Occupation, helping our young to appreciate that Singapore’s sovereignty came with a price.

Our Secondary Two students were tasked with conducting a Historical Investigation into the topic of Merger and Separation. Students analysed historical sources, then created an end product based on their understanding of the reasons why Singapore merged with or separated from Malaya. Through this experience, our students saw how history can come alive as they are able to evaluate the significance of the past and its impact on the present and even the future.

The Secondary One students embarked on learning journeys to either Labrador Park or Singapore Botanic Gardens to investigate the characteristics of the tropical forest. Students will also observe the human activities that take place in our tropical forests. This is part of their primary data collection for the Geographical Investigation.

The Secondary Two students embarked on a field study trip to explore the neighborhood at Ang Mo Kio and Bishan. They discovered elements of inclusive housing on their journey and a sense of place and space.

Secondary Three students applied Geographical concepts through the fieldwork project. Students researched the history of their selected town, and created a video to share about its sustainability features. The students could see the relevance of the concepts, highlighting Geography in Everyday life.

The Secondary Four and Five students embarked on a self-directed Learning Journey to Chinatown to enhance their Geographical Investigation skills in conducting interviews, land use surveys and data collection.

The Social Studies Issues Investigation offers an exciting opportunity for students to dive deep into real-world issues. Students become researchers, exploring multiple perspectives from various stakeholders, sharpening their inference and data management skills. By reflecting on their findings, they’ll create a meaningful solution to the issue—becoming agents of change.

Students can look forward to exciting opportunities to extend their learning beyond the classroom by taking part in external Humanities competitions and programmes, such as:

• NUS Geography Challenge

• EOS Earth Alive Inter-School Challenge

• Singapore Energy Grand Challenge

• Historical Scene Investigation (H.S.I.) Challenge

• Humanities in Action Challenge

• MOE History Challenge

• NLB Prove It! Challenge