The Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) lessons are planned using the five Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) pedagogical principles to impart the knowledge of values and social emotional competencies, engage their emotions in wanting to do the right thing and provide opportunities for students to practice the acquired skills and values. ORID (Objective, Reflective, Interpretive, Decisional) is used as a reflection tool to facilitate students’ reflection on their learning and to engage their hearts. Students are also exposed to contemporary issues during their CCE lessons.

Mindfulness Programme

What is Mindfulness @ MJR?

Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. It has benefits such as training our minds and regulating our emotions.

In 2019, the Mindfulness programme was introduced in Manjusri to complement the existing Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) and Building Learning Power (BLP) programmes.

The programme also aims to enhance our students’ learning and well–being. For example, Mindfulness practices like mindful breathing and mindful stretching are shared by our teachers who are part of the CCE team. Students can also look forward to Mindfulness-infused CCE lessons.

Our students and teachers participate actively in these breathing and stretching exercises and are encouraged to regularly do these practices at their own at convenience.

Education and Career Guidance

What is Education and Career Guidance (ECG) @ MJR?

To meet the needs of secondary school students and aligned with MOE’s Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Developmental Model, the school’s ECG Programme is premised on encouraging students to explore:

· The world of work

· Relevant courses of study and educational pathways

· Their skills, interests and values

Students are given the necessary information and guidance through ECG lessons and ECG Counselling by the ECG Counsellor. They also participate in ECG events that include Careers Day, visits to post-secondary institutions, elective modules (for the NA and NT students), ECG learning journey and job shadowing programme.

Cyber Wellness Programme

What is Cyber Wellness @ MJR?

The school’s Cyber Wellness (CW) Programmes aims to equip students with lifelong social-emotional competencies and sound values so that they can become safe and responsible digital learners.

The three Cyber Wellness principles, ‘Respect for Self and Others’, ‘Safe and Responsible Use’ and ‘Positive Peer Influence’ will enable a child to develop the instincts for making careful and well-considered decisions.

Manjusri’s Cyber Wellness education comprises the following: Cyber Wellness CCE lessons and school wide programmes (e.g. Cyber Wellness assembly talks). We also aim to build and sustain a culture of positive peer influence through our student Cyber Wellness Ambassadors (CWSA), who serve as role models to actively influence their peers to create a safe and kind online community through:

Supporting their peers in cyber issues

Championing school-wide Cyber Wellness outreach efforts

Sexuality Education

MOE Sexuality Education in Schools

1. Sexuality Education (SEd) in schools is about enabling students to understand the physiological, social and emotional changes they experience as they mature, develop healthy and rewarding relationships including those with members of the opposite sex, and make wise, informed and responsible decisions on sexuality matters. SEd is premised on the importance of the family as the basic unit of society. This means encouraging healthy, heterosexual marriages and stable nuclear family units with extended family support. The teaching and learning of SEd is based on respect for the values and beliefs of the different ethnic and religious communities in Singapore on sexuality issues.

2. The goals of Sexuality Education are to:

(i) To help students make wise, responsible and informed decisions through the provision of accurate, current and age-appropriate knowledge on human sexuality and the consequences of sexual activity;

(ii) To help students know themselves and build healthy and rewarding relationships through the acquisition of social and emotional skills of self-awareness, management of their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, development of empathy for others, possession of effective communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills; and

(iii) To help students develop a moral compass, respect for themselves and for others as sexual beings, premised on the family as the basic unit of society, through the inculcation of positive mainstream values and attitudes about sexuality.

3. The key messages of Sexuality Education are:

(i) Love and respect yourself as you love and respect others;

(ii) Build positive relationships based on love and respect (which are the foundation for strong families);

(iii) Make responsible decisions for yourself, your family and society; and

(iv) Abstinence before marriage is the best protection against STIs/HIV and unintended pregnancies. Casual sex can harm and hurt you and your loved ones.

You may click here for more information on MOE Sexuality Education.

Overview of Manjusri Secondary School’s Sexuality Education Programme for 2022

4. Sexuality Education is delivered in a holistic manner through the school curriculum. The content for Sexuality Education is grouped into five main themes: Human Development, Interpersonal Relationships, Sexual Health, Sexual Behaviour, and, Culture, Society and Law. You may click here for more information on the scope of Sexuality Education in the school curriculum.

5. The subjects that incorporate topics on sexuality include:

a. Science

b. Character and Citizenship Education (CCE)

Sexuality Education Lessons:

6. The values and attitudes of our youth towards sexuality are increasingly shaped by their peers, exposure to the media, popular culture and the internet. Adolescence is a complex stage in life as the adolescent attempts to find his/her own identity and often struggles with new social relationships. The period of middle adolescence (generally from 15 – 17 years old) can be a turbulent period for adolescents. The gap between physical and emotional/cognitive maturity may result in a tendency to act on impulse, experiment with various activities (including sexual activities), sometimes without understanding the unpleasant consequences that may arise from such experimentation. The need for peer acceptance can be overwhelmingly strong, and hinder one’s ability to act responsibly. Given the pressures faced by the middle adolescent from within themselves and from peers, it is important to build a strong sense of self-worth, personal conviction and an understanding of the possible consequences of sexual behaviour.

7. Through the Sexuality Education lessons, secondary students will have the opportunity to develop a positive self-esteem, develop their character, and expand their understanding and repertoire of skills to deal with various issues related to sexuality, which are of prime concern at this age.

At MANJUSRI Secondary School, the following lessons from the Sexuality Education Programme will be taught in 2022:

Secondary 1

UNIT	LESSONS/ DURATION	Lesson Objectives At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:	TIME PERIOD
Respectful Relationships & Safety	1 (60 mins)	Recognise the importance of monitoring and managing our emotional reactions, in helpful ways that are reflective of our values and principles Recognise that there are different forms of love (e.g. familial, platonic, romantic love) Recognise the importance and understand what builds healthy and supportive relationships, both online and offline Understand what dating is, and recognise that the readiness and interest in dating vary among individuals	Term 3 Week 5
2 (60 mins)	Understand that physical and psychological abuse from others, especially those we know and trust, can have strong negative effects on a person’s self-concept	Term 3 Week 5
3 (60 mins)	Understand and accept that as we work towards becoming our best self, there will be times when we make mistakes, and recognise the importance of exercising moral courage in facing up to consequences Recognise that there are moral and legal consequences of risky sexual behaviours, pornography access and acting irresponsibly or maliciously when online (e.g. spreading of online falsehoods, flouting copyright laws, etc.)	Term 3 Week 6

UNIT

LESSONS/

DURATION

Lesson Objectives

At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

TIME PERIOD

Respectful Relationships & Safety

(60 mins)

Recognise the importance of monitoring and managing our emotional reactions, in helpful ways that are reflective of our values and principles

Recognise that there are different forms of love (e.g. familial, platonic, romantic love)

Recognise the importance and understand what builds healthy and supportive relationships, both online and offline

Understand what dating is, and recognise that the readiness and interest in dating vary among individuals

Term 3 Week 5

(60 mins)

Understand that physical and psychological abuse from others, especially those we know and trust, can have strong negative effects on a person’s self-concept

Term 3 Week 5

(60 mins)

Understand and accept that as we work towards becoming our best self, there will be times when we make mistakes, and recognise the importance of exercising moral courage in facing up to consequences

Recognise that there are moral and legal consequences of risky sexual behaviours, pornography access and acting irresponsibly or maliciously when online (e.g. spreading of online falsehoods, flouting copyright laws, etc.)

Term 3 Week 6

Secondary 2

UNIT	LESSONS/ DURATION	Lesson Objectives At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:	TIME PERIOD
Respectful Relationships & Safety	1 (60 mins)	Know that one’s understanding of gender roles should not be limited by gender stereotypes Develop an appreciation of one’s own unique qualities and characteristics as a male or female Understand what sexual orientation entails	Term 1 Week 7
2A (60 mins)	Recognise one’s vulnerability to risky situations and the importance of exercising discretion to reduce risks and avoid negative consequences, both online and offline	Term 2 Week 2
2B (60 mins)	Recognise the importance of self-respect and respect for others in relating to members of the opposite gender Recognise one’s vulnerability to risky situations and the importance of exercising discretion to reduce risks and avoid negative consequences, both offline and online	Term 2 Week 3

UNIT

LESSONS/

DURATION

Lesson Objectives

At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

TIME PERIOD

Respectful Relationships & Safety

(60 mins)

Know that one’s understanding of gender roles should not be limited by gender stereotypes

Develop an appreciation of one’s own unique qualities and characteristics as a male or female

Understand what sexual orientation entails

Term 1 Week 7

(60 mins)

Recognise one’s vulnerability to risky situations and the importance of exercising discretion to reduce risks and avoid negative consequences, both online and offline

Term 2 Week 2

(60 mins)

Recognise the importance of self-respect and respect for others in relating to members of the opposite gender

Recognise one’s vulnerability to risky situations and the importance of exercising discretion to reduce risks and avoid negative consequences, both offline and online

Term 2 Week 3

Secondary 3

UNIT	LESSONS / DURATION	Lesson Objectives At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:	TIME PERIOD
Respectful Relationships & Safety	1A (60 mins)	Know that self-perception and identity have an impact on our self-esteem and how we interact with others and the choices we make, both online and offline. Understand that expectations of oneself and others may differ and can affect one’s emotions, thoughts and behaviours. Recognise what healthy dating relationships involve and know that readiness is important when entering into a dating relationship.	Term 1 Week 5
	1B (60 mins)	Know that relationship-building involves personal emotions and vulnerabilities, and changes and challenges. Know that a decision to end a relationship will have consequences on oneself and others. Know that grief and loss due to rejections and broken relationships is normal and one can recover from the experience. Know there are healthy ways of coping with broken relationships, and family and friends are important pillars of support.	Term 1 Week 6
	2 (60 mins)	Recognise the importance of being informed of social and moral issues of the day and the need to reflect on these issues, and weigh them against our own moral standpoints as we form our perspectives about them. Understand that we strengthen our character when we commit to sound values-based viewpoints (e.g. respect for life) and decisions, and speak and act in alignment with our beliefs.	Term 1 Week 6

Secondary 4

UNIT	LESSONS / DURATION	Lesson Objectives At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:	TIME PERIOD
Respectful Relationships & Safety	1 (60 mins)	Understand that the value of a person is not tied to one’s gender and not conforming to gender stereotypes does not negate one’s gender identity. Understand what gender stereotypes comprise, e.g. notions of masculinity and femininity vary over time and space, and are shaped by societal expectations. Know that imposing gender stereotypes on oneself and others can limit one’s experiences, cause harm to the self-esteem of oneself and others and should be avoided.	Term 3 Week 2
	2 (60 mins)	Know there are healthy ways of coping with broken relationships, and family and friends are important pillars of support. Recognise emotions caused by traumatic situations, e.g. bullying, abuse and dating violence, and understand the physiological and psychological, social impact on victims. Understand that we need moral courage and wisdom to recognise and end relationships that are unhealthy and cause harm to our mental and emotional well-being. Understand the importance of ensuring that non-verbal messages match with verbal ones, when communicating personal and emotional boundaries in a relationship.	Term 3 Week 6
	3 (30 mins)	Know that long-term romantic relationships leading to marriage involve understanding oneself and others in the intellectual, emotional, social and moral dimensions. Know that marriage entails a union between a man and a woman based on love, trust, commitment, and requires mutual effort. Understand that conflicts are normal in any relationship, including marriage, and the way in which a couple handles conflict is critical to the success of their marriage.	Term 3 Week 7
	4 (60 mins)	Understand that we strengthen our character when we commit to sound values-based viewpoints (e.g. respect for life) and decisions, and speak and act in alignment with our beliefs.	Term 3 Week 10

UNIT

LESSONS / DURATION

Lesson Objectives

At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

TIME PERIOD

Respectful Relationships & Safety

(60 mins)

Understand that the value of a person is not tied to one’s gender and not conforming to gender stereotypes does not negate one’s gender identity.

Understand what gender stereotypes comprise, e.g. notions of masculinity and femininity vary over time and space, and are shaped by societal expectations.

Know that imposing gender stereotypes on oneself and others can limit one’s experiences, cause harm to the self-esteem of oneself and others and should be avoided.

Term 3

Week 2

(60 mins)

Know there are healthy ways of coping with broken relationships, and family and friends are important pillars of support.

Recognise emotions caused by traumatic situations, e.g. bullying, abuse and dating violence, and understand the physiological and psychological, social impact on victims.

Understand that we need moral courage and wisdom to recognise and end relationships that are unhealthy and cause harm to our mental and emotional well-being.

Understand the importance of ensuring that non-verbal messages match with verbal ones, when communicating personal and emotional boundaries in a relationship.

Term 3

Week 6

(30 mins)

Know that long-term romantic relationships leading to marriage involve understanding oneself and others in the intellectual, emotional, social and moral dimensions.

Know that marriage entails a union between a man and a woman based on love, trust, commitment, and requires mutual effort.

Understand that conflicts are normal in any relationship, including marriage, and the way in which a couple handles conflict is critical to the success of their marriage.

Term 3

Week 7

(60 mins)

Understand that we strengthen our character when we commit to sound values-based viewpoints (e.g. respect for life) and decisions, and speak and act in alignment with our beliefs.

Term 3

Week 10

Secondary 5

UNIT	LESSONS / DURATION	Lesson Objectives At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:	TIME PERIOD
Respectful Relationships & Safety	1 (60 mins)	Understand that the value of a person is not tied to one’s gender and not conforming to gender stereotypes does not negate one’s gender identity. Understand what gender stereotypes comprise, e.g. notions of masculinity and femininity vary over time and space, and are shaped by societal expectations. Know that imposing gender stereotypes on oneself and others can limit one’s experiences, cause harm to the self-esteem of oneself and others and should be avoided.	Term 3 Week 2

UNIT

LESSONS / DURATION

Lesson Objectives

At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

TIME PERIOD

Respectful Relationships & Safety

(60 mins)

Understand that the value of a person is not tied to one’s gender and not conforming to gender stereotypes does not negate one’s gender identity.

Understand what gender stereotypes comprise, e.g. notions of masculinity and femininity vary over time and space, and are shaped by societal expectations.

Know that imposing gender stereotypes on oneself and others can limit one’s experiences, cause harm to the self-esteem of oneself and others and should be avoided.

Term 3 Week 2

*CCE2021 Secondary 5 lessons will be implemented in 2023. Secondary 5 students in 2022 will use CCE2021 Secondary 4 Lesson 1, “Levelling the Ground” from the unit, “Respectful Relationship and Safety”.

eTeens Programme :

8. eTeens is a programme developed by Health Promotion Board, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, for Secondary 3 students to provide them with accurate information on STIs, HIV and protection from a health perspective. eTeens is conducted in two segments – a mass talk segment and a classroom-based programme.

9. Students are taught skills such as decision-making, assertiveness and negotiation to say “no” to sex and negative peer pressure. They also learn that the impact of STIs/HIV extends beyond themselves and involves their family. Abstinence and upholding family values are the key messages. The desired outcome of the eTeens programme is that students are empowered to make wise, informed and sensible decisions.

At Manjusri Secondary School, the eTeens programme will be implemented as follows in 2022:

Topics/Lessons	Programme Learning Objectives	Time Period
Mass Talk by HPB appointed vendor	Awareness of the different STIs and HIV/AIDS Modes of transmission Modes of protection, specifically on how the condom is used Consequences and impact of STIs/HIV	Term 3 Week 1
Classroom-based Lesson	Learn to negotiate their way out of a risky situation by applying skills of assertiveness and responsible decision-making	Term 3 Week 2

Topics/Lessons

Programme Learning Objectives

Time Period

Mass Talk by HPB appointed vendor

Awareness of the different STIs and HIV/AIDS

Modes of transmission

Modes of protection, specifically on how the condom is used

Consequences and impact of STIs/HIV

Term 3

Week 1

Classroom-based Lesson

Learn to negotiate their way out of a risky situation by applying skills of assertiveness and responsible decision-making

Term 3

Week 2

Information for Parents

10. Parents may opt their children out of the Sexuality Education lessons, eTeens and/or supplementary sexuality education programmes by MOE-approved external providers.

11. Parents who wish to opt their children out of the Sexuality Education lessons need to complete an opt-out form. This form will be distributed to parents at the start of the year and is also downloadable here. The completed form is to be submitted by 25/01/2022.

12. Parents who wish to opt their children out of the eTeens programme need to complete an opt-out form. This form will be distributed to parents at the start of the year and is also downloadable here. The completed form is to be submitted by 25/01/2022.

13. Parents can contact the school at 6842 4558 or email us at manjusri_ss@moe.edu.sg for discussion or to seek clarification about the school’s sexuality education programme.

14. Parents, who wish to attend the school sexuality education programmes, should contact the school to make the necessary arrangements.

Character Education

Citizenship Education

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Character Education

CCE Lessons

What is Character Education @ MJR?

At Manjusri, we aspire to develop every Manjusrian into compassionate leaders and citizens.

The school adopts the Head, Heart and Hand (H 3) approach to engage the students in their Character and Citizenship Education learning.

What is Character & Citizenship Education (CCE) @ MJR?

Mindfulness Programme

Education and Career Guidance

Cyber Wellness Programme

Sexuality Education

MOE Sexuality Education in Schools

The school adopts the Head, Heart and Hand (H ³) approach to engage the students in their Character and Citizenship Education learning.