Values in Action
The Values in Action (VIA) programme is an integral part of the holistic education which every Bedok Viewan receives. It is an example of a key Student Development Experience (SDE) and forms an important component of Character & Citizenship Education, where opportunities are provided for moral actions. The VIA programme in Bedok View adopts the Head, Heart, Hand approach which is central to this framework:
(i) Head: Bedok Viewans learn to think critically about
issues and arrive at a deeper understanding of the challenges facing Singapore.
(ii) Heart: Bedok Viewans learn to empathise with the
needs of others and have a deeper sense of compassion.
(iii) Hand: Bedok Viewans learn to give back to society
in various ways, and are empowered to contribute, create and lead a better,
values-driven society in Singapore.
Bedok Viewans contribute to the society in various ways:
(i) Action: By taking action to improve a situation they
care about,
(ii) Awareness: By promoting awareness so that others
may learn about an important issue/ concern in the community, and
(iii) Advocacy: By being an advocate to inspire and influence
others to make a difference to something that they care about.
As for the stages of planning and implementation of the VIA projects, Bedok Viewans adopt the RRR process:
(i) Ready: Project Planning & Preparation where students
identify their learning goals and needs of the community,
(ii) Render: Project Implementation where students undergo
conscious learning and execute their projects, and
(iii) Reflect: Post-Project Reflection where students
think about how they can improve and reinforce their learning.
The VIA programme supports students’ development as socially responsible students who contribute meaningfully to the community, through the learning and application of knowledge, skills and values. With values-driven co-curricular programmes in place, Bedok Viewans participate actively in meaningful VIA projects organised by the school or initiated by the class/ CCA/ individuals. The scope of projects for the programme is wide and varied, ranging from VIA projects carried out within the school to those conserving the environment, serving the community as well as the nation.
In conclusion, this framework illuminates the path for Bedok Viewans to learn the value of giving back to society, while acquiring values and the 21st century competencies: a confident person, self-directed learner, concerned citizen and active contributor.
Community Youth Leadership in BV
We also provide opportunities for students to contribute meaningfully to the community by engaging various community stakeholders.
We have a sustained partnership with APSN Katong in the programme BV Connects. Our Bedok Viewans befriend students from APSN and this provides the opportunity for them to learn the importance of social integration and inclusivity. On top of that, BV also partners Siglap Hearty Meals, an initiative by Siglap CC where needy residents in the Siglap community are being cared for.
In the annual BV Values In Action Marketplace, voluntary welfare organisations (VWO) share with students their missions, beneficiary profiles and needs. Through open conversations and sharing, students develop greater awareness about the needy and underprivileged as well as connect with VWOs they are keen to carry out meaningful VIA projects with. In meeting the needs of the Bedok community, Bedok Viewans learn the importance of the value of Service.
Sec 1 students Spreading the Joy during our annual service to the community during Chinese New Year.
Sec 4 Bedok Viewans participating in class-initiated VIA activities where they had the opportunity to contribute to the social groups of their choice.
Sec 3 Students and students from Service Learning Club involved in the
Siglap Hearty Meals Initiative organised by Siglap CC.