PAL Programme

Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

an extension to the existing curriculum for PE, Music and Art
one of the recommendations from the Primary Education Review & Implementation (PERI) (March 2009)
builds and strengthens the Non-Academic Programme within the formal curriculum

Objectives

Provide pupils with broad exposure and experiences through fun and varied activities in Sports & Games, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts & Visual Arts
Facilitate all rounded development of pupils in the 5 learning domains (Moral/Cognitive/Physical/Social/Aesthetics)
Provide varied avenues for pupils to develop social and emotional competencies

PAL Characteristics

Experiential
Fun & Enjoyable
Encompasses learning in a creative way
Provides opportunities for children to create
Incorporates values education and social & emotional learning

PAL Learning Outcomes

Exhibit confidence in what they do & express themselves effectively
Exhibit curiosity & positive attitudes to learn
Enjoy group experiences & teamwork

PAL Structure

Adherence to MOE guidelines
Alignment to school’s Strategic Trusts
ST1: Empowering Students (Leveraging on PAL to provide pupils with wider exposure to PE/Art/Music)
ST2: Enabling Staff (Seeking opportunities, creating space to learn and improve competency in PAL facilitation)
ST3: Engaging Stakeholders (Establishing partnership with schools to share and learn from their experiences in PAL implementation)

3 domains from PAL have been implemented in P1 & P2 Time-table

Visual Art
Performing Arts
Sports & Games
Outdoor Education
14 sessions of at least 1hr/session/domain

* (Teacher-Facilitated)

Classes placed into 3 groups
- (~30 pupils per class)
P1s will complete Visual Arts, Outdoor Education and Performing Arts
P2s will complete Visual Arts, Sports and Performing Arts