Learning for Life Programme
Discover how the Learning for Life Programme builds character and leadership through outdoor adventures, from trail exploration to student-led expeditions.
Learning for Life Programme department staff and roles
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.