The Languages, Literature and Humanities programme at CVSS is designed to develop in our students a strong foundation of language competencies, critical thinking and effective communication skills. They will also gain knowledge and understanding of society and the world, as well as important dispositions and values for them to make positive contributions to the community, nation and world. Through the English Language, Mother Tongue Languages, Literature and Humanities subjects, students will learn to critically read and appreciate a variety of texts and culture. They will engage with diverse perspectives on contemporary local and global issues. These are done through authentic, immersive and vibrant learning experiences involving class-based projects, field-based and investigative assignments, innovative performance tasks and learning journeys
EL Department
Humanities Departmnet
Mother Tongue Department
Key Programmes
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EL & Literature |
MTL |
Humanities |
| For all students: |
- Oracy Programme - Speak for Success @ CVSS
- Language and Literary Appreciation Enrichment Programme – invited guest speakers, author talks, exposure to relevant external literary & dramatic arts performances
- Extensive Reading Programme - Reading Star! Challenge
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- “Reading is Fun” reading Programme
- MTL Fortnight
- Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme (CPES)
- Conversational Chinese and Malay (CCM) Programme
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- Humanities-Mathematics Challenge
- `In Conversation With’ - Dialogue session with invited speakers
- Secondary 1 Learning Journey to Sungei Buloh
- Secondary 3 Geography Learning Journey to URA
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| For selected groups of students: |
- Sustainable Food Sources – Through traditional soil farming, hydroponics and aeroponics, students will explore experiential learning on different sustainable food sources.
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Assembly talk by Singaporean author Cassandra Chiu
As part of Huayi Chinese Festival of the Arts 2023, our North Stars were treated to Godot Theatre Company’s Mandarin adaption of Yasmina Reza’s hit play “Art”.
Sec 1 Students on a Learning Journey to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Highlights and Achievements
| EL & Literature |
MTL |
Humanities |
- National Schools Literature Festival
- Choral Speaking – Gold Award (2021);
Bronze Award (2022)
- Flash Fiction - Bronze Award (Lower & Upper Sec) (2022)
- Unseen Poetry Debate - Winner (2022)
- Book Trailer - Commendation Award (2022)
- ACJC Orator’s Trophy – advanced into semi-finals (2020, 2022)
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- 6th National Text Recital Competition （全国课文朗诵比赛)
First Position and Gold Award in the Upper Secondary
Chinese Language ‘B’ / Basic Chinese Language/ Chinese Special Programme (Individual) (2023)
Bronze Award in the Upper Secondary- Higher Chinese/ Express/ Normal Academic (Individual) category (2023)
- National Create Your Own Newspaper Competition （全国编采比赛）
Upper Secondary: Second Position (2022), Third Position (2023)
- ‘Saya Boleh Mengarang’ 2023 Essay Writing Competition
- 3rd Position and Gold with Distinction, 3 Silver Awards, 9 Bronze Awards
- ‘Pena Emasku’ 2023- Essay Writing Competition
10th Position and 11 Gold Awards:
- N3 Malay Language Scrabble 2023- 3rd placing for Upper Secondary Category
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- Historical Scene Investigation (HSI) Challenge – Silver Award (2021, 2022, 2023)
- NUS Geography Challenge – 2 Silver Awards, 1 selected for Geography Talent Development Programme (2021) and 1 Silver, 1 Commendation, 1 selected for Geography Talent Development Programme (2020)
- SG75: Our Singapore (2nd prize in the Dynamic Presentation Category (animation & video) (2021), Shortlisted (2022)
- Istana Heritage Gallery Challenge: First Prize
- Prove It! Challenge 2023: Champion: Silver (2 teams)
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Screenshot of the school’s video submission, featuring the team of talented Secondary One students who represented the school in the 2021 Choral Speaking category. They performed ‘First Day at School’ by Roger McGough.
Our North Star, Muhammad Syazwan Bin Mansor (3E4) has done us proud in demonstrating his writing talents by clinching the Tenth Position and Gold award in ‘Pena Emasku’ competition.
Sec 2 Exp students were presented with the Champion Award at the Prove It! Contest 2023 organised by NLB
