Learning for Life Program (LLP)

Head of Department :	Mr Robin Goh
Subject Head Outdoor Education & Special Projects:	Mdm Yeo Yen Hua
Head of Character and Citizenship Education:	Mr Derrick Lim
Members:
Ms Karen Choo	Ms Hana Cheong
Mr Aaron Tan

Outdoor Education: Character & Leadership Development

At Zhenghua Secondary School, our Learning for Life Programme (LLP) in Outdoor Education provides students with authentic learning experiences beyond the classroom. Through progressively challenging outdoor activities, students develop resilience, leadership, teamwork and environmental responsibility while building confidence and a spirit of adventure.

Bringing Our Vision and Mission to Life

Each outdoor learning experience is designed to nurture character, inspire excellence, and develop Principled Leaders, Passionate Learners and Gracious Citizens.

Principled Leadership Through Ownership
Outdoor experiences encourage students to take ownership by planning routes, making safety decisions and leading their peers with empathy, integrity and sound judgement.
Passionate Learning Through Practical Mastery
Outdoor education equips students with practical skills in navigation, trip planning, outdoor cooking and shelter building, developing confidence and problem-solving abilities.
Gracious Citizenship and Environmental Stewardship
Secondary 1 Inter-Disciplinary Trails immerse students in Singapore's historically significant blue and green spaces, fostering a sense of place, appreciation of local heritage and environmental responsibility.

A Progressive 4-Year Journey

Our LLP is structured to build competencies systematically across every level:

Level	Key Focus	Experience	Core Skill Development
Secondary 1	Discovery and Trip Planning	Inter-Disciplinary Trails	Explore Singapore's historic blue and green spaces while developing trip planning skills.
Secondary 2	Navigation and Adaptability	Orienteering at Zhenghua Nature Park	Navigate unfamiliar terrain to locate checkpoints and develop confidence and adaptability.
Secondary 3	Leadership and Autonomy	Cohort Expedition Camp	Apply outdoor skills during a 4-Day 3-Night Expedition Camp.
School-Wide	Excellence and Teamwork	Biennial Outdoor Skills Challenge	Demonstrate outdoor living, risk assessment, and teamwork in an inter-class competition.

Embodying the Zhenghua Creed and Values

Resilience and Courage: Stepping beyond comfort zones and persevering through challenges.
Teamwork and Trust: Working together through communication, collaboration and mutual support.
Responsibility and Care: Demonstrating responsibility through outdoor ethics, risk awareness and respect for others and the environment.