Key Citizenship Dispositions

The following key dispositions for citizenship in Singapore shape the purpose of and approach to National Education:

• A Sense of Belonging: To develop a deeper understanding of who we are as Singaporeans, and a shared understanding of the values that are important to us as a nation.

• A Sense of Hope: To have confidence and optimism in Singapore’s future and the resilience to face the challenges ahead.

• A Sense of Reality: To be aware of contemporary realities – including Singapore’s constraints and vulnerabilities – which affect us as a nation amidst the backdrop of a less predictable world.

• The Will to Act: To be active citizens who have a collective resolve and a sense of shared mission towards building a Singapore for all.