Character & Citizenship Education (CCE)
Discover how CCE at Yusof Ishak Secondary School builds values, character, and active citizenship in every student across four years of school life.
Character & Citizenship Education
Why does Character & Citizenship Education (CCE) matter at YISS?
At Yusof Ishak Secondary School, Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) is the heartbeat of our school culture. Anchored in our vision of Leaders for Tomorrow and guided by our YISS Positive Education Framework (LE+ADeR), CCE shapes students who are grounded in values, guided by purpose, and committed to serving others.
We believe that every school experience is a CCE opportunity. Character is not developed in isolation - it is intentionally nurtured through lessons, co-curricular activities, leadership roles, Values in Action (YI Changemaker), learning journeys, camps and everyday interactions.
CCE at YISS goes beyond knowledge acquisition. It strengthens identity, deepens relationships and builds moral courage to make sound choices.
What are we building?
Our CCE programme is designed to nurture every Yusoffian into:
1. Becoming Their Best Selves
Students develop a grounded identity, practise self-management, and demonstrate resilience and purpose as they grow into confident, values-driven individuals.
2. Becoming Caring Friends & Collaborative Peer Supporters
Students nurture positive relationships, appreciate diversity, and demonstrate empathy, peer support and teamwork to strengthen their class and school community.
3. Becoming Active Citizens Who Lead for the Greater Good
Students act with integrity and courage, influence others positively, and contribute meaningfully to their family, school, community, Singapore and the world.
4. Becoming Future-Ready, Adaptive & Self-Directed Learners
Students develop curiosity, agency, digital discernment and adaptability to navigate education and career pathways confidently as lifelong learners.
These outcomes reflect our commitment to nurturing Curiosity, Creativity and Confidence in our Yusoffians, empowering them to contribute to the greater good.
YISS CCE Framework
Our CCE programme is aligned with the CCE 2021 framework and is intentionally structured around three big ideas:
Identity
Who am I? Who do I want to become?
Relationships
How do I relate to myself and others?
Choices
How do I make responsible, values-based decisions?
These ideas are taught across key domains such as:
National Education
Education & Career Guidance
Mental Health Education
Cyber Wellness
Family Education
Sexuality Education
Students learn and apply values and social-emotional skills such as empathy, moral reasoning, resilience, help-seeking, digital discernment and civic responsibility, both online and offline.
The CCE Journey Across Four Years
Spark • Shine • Serve • Soar
CCE at YISS follows a developmental progression:
CCE guiding questions by level and term
Level | Theme | Term 1 Know Yourself, Start Strong | Term 2 Together, We Grow | Term 3/4 Build Harmony, Shape Tomorrow |
Sec 1 | Spark | How do I adapt and stay grounded? | How do I grow in confidence as a learner and friend? | How do I contribute to a caring and harmonious YI family? |
Sec 2 | Shine | How do I grow in confidence as a learner and friend? | How do I use my strengths to support my peers and build trust? | How do I show care, respect, and responsibility beyond my class and school? |
Sec 3 | Serve | Who do I want to become as I enter upper secondary? | How do I collaborate with others and contribute with respect and purpose? | How do I serve others and lead for the common good? |
Sec 4 | Soar | What anchors my choices as I prepare for key decisions? | How do I strengthen my support network as I prepare for future pathways? | How do I make values-based choices as I prepare to soar into my future? |
YISS Positive Education Framework
Positive Education is integrated into our CCE culture to support students’ well-being and growth.
YISS Positive Education Framework components and focus areas
L | Self-leadership | Cultivating self-awareness and self-regulation |
E+ | Positive Emotions | Creating a positive and safe school environment |
A | Accomplishment | Supporting students to persist through setbacks, build a growth mindset and develop a sense of accomplishment |
De | Dedication | Creating opportunities for students to discover one’s purpose and meaning |
R | Relationships | Building positive relationships and support for all members of YISS |
Our Programmes
Some of our CCE Programmes
Total Defence Day 2026
Making Sense of Exercise SG Ready
Fringe Activities for TDD 2026
More of Our CCE Programmes
CCE Lessons Beyond the Classroom
National Day Celebrations
