Community Involvement forms an important part of citizenship education. CIP aims at building social cohesion and civic responsibility. Students are to be nurtured into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.
CIP provides a platform for students to be nurtured as leaders in life-long volunteerism. Active involvement in the life of the community helps develop a strong social conscience and a sense of belonging and commitment to lead and serve the community. Such participation is not "one-off" but a long-term involvement and commitment to service.
CIP is essential in developing the EQ of each Hwa Chong student. Students will have the opportunities to serve, relate and work with people beyond the school context. The programme enables students to be sensitive to the real needs of society and be able to empathise with people around them.
Community involvement is an intergral part of the total school culture. When teachers embrace the benefits and importance of community involvement and lead by example, such as accompanying students to perform the CIP, a deeper sense of service and of friendship and bonding is developed among teachers and students. Special time set apart in the school calendar for CIP, such as Wednesday afternoons, will further enhance this cause.
Years 1 & 2: Awareness and Familiarisation Stage
Years 3 & 4: Initiating a Community Project
Years 5 & 6: Being a life-long volunteer
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