30-06-2025
Forum: Students' socio-emotional competencies and resilience developed from a young age
We agree with Ms Teresa G. Hogan that it is important to equip our students with knowledge and skills to support their mental well-being from a young age (Teach children to process and manage emotions, June 26).
Schools are committed to developing our students holistically, including strengthening their resilience and socio-emotional competencies. To this end, the Ministry of Education has introduced mental health education lessons under the Character and Citizenship Education curriculum for all primary to pre-university students.
In these lessons, students learn about healthy mindsets, habits and skills to manage their emotions, and strengthen their mental well-being and resilience in the face of challenges.
For instance, from Primary 1, pupils learn about emotions and ways to regulate them.
As they progress to secondary school, students build on their existing coping skills and learn additional strategies to overcome unhealthy expectations. They are also taught to recognise signs of distress and seek help when needed.
Such skills are reinforced beyond the classroom through authentic learning opportunities such as co-curricular activities, learning journeys, and outdoor adventure learning camps, which also contribute to students' overall development.
We recognise the challenges that parents face, and will continue to support them in building strong parent-child relationships.
Parents can also access the Parenting for Wellness website, which offers practical tips and resources on supporting their child's mental and emotional health.
Loh Wee Cheng
Divisional Director, Student Development Curriculum Division 1
Ministry of Education
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