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New Town Secondary School

Humanities

Explore how our Humanities programmes in Geography, History, and Social Studies help students understand local and global issues through hands-on learning and enrichment activities.

Last updated 31 July 2026

KEY FOCUS

  • To nurture students to develop knowledge, skills, values and dispositions to examine global issues;

  • To nurture students to develop an understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences of others; and

  • To nurture students to have sound and reasoned decision-making by providing opportunities for a critical examination of different perspectives through the inquiry approach.

PROGRAMMES

Core Programme

In Geography, students will learn about the relationships between environments and people. They will explore local and global issues, such as climate change and resource depletion through learning experiences such as fieldwork. Students will be able to find out more about the challenges faced across the world in managing resource use sustainably and how stakeholders involved develop solutions for sustainable development.

History helps students understand the human experience and societies across time. As students learn about key historical developments, different cultures and the experiences of others, students will be able to make sense of present-day local and global issues. Being able to appreciate the past and the perspectives of others will also help students to relate to people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Social Studies allows students to inquire into contemporary societal issues in the local and global context through classroom discussions and examination of sources of different forms and types. Students will appreciate multiple perspectives and the importance of cultural diversity and develop the agency to respond to pertinent societal issues.

Enrichment Programmes and Activities

  • Humanities Overseas Learning Journey to Hanoi, Vietnam

  • Geographical Investigation for Lower Secondary students

  • Geography fieldwork experience for Upper Secondary Geography students

  • Historical Investigation for Lower Secondary students

  • History Learning Journey to National Museum of Singapore for Secondary 2 students

  • Social Studies Learning Journey/ Issues Investigation for Upper Secondary students

Stretch Programmes

Students who demonstrate an aptitude and passion for the Humanities subjects may be invited and mentored to participate in local Humanities competitions / events (e.g. NUS Geography Challenge, Model UN, etc.) to deepen their growth and interest in the subjects.

Snapshots of Curriculum

Humanities Overseas Learning Journey to Hanoi, Vietnam

NTSS students posing with their Vietnamese buddies in front of Van Phuc Secondary School.
Increasing global awareness through interacting with students from Van Phuc Secondary School

Sec 3 Learning Journey - Tengah, Changi Experience Centre, Jewel Singapore, Singapore Maritime Gallery, Port Operations Control Centre

Students walking around the Tengah neighbourhood while filling in an activity worksheet.
Exploring the sustainable features and community-centric spaces in the Tengah neighbourhood

Sec 2 Learning Journey - National Museum Singapore

A crowd of students holding up activity worksheets to fill in as they explore the museum and learn more.
Learning from primary accounts and artefacts about life in Singapore under colonial rule