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Humanities Department
Vision
To be a department of excellence, which promotes analytical thinking and innovation.
Mission
To provide a holistic education in analytical and innovative reasoning so as to develop scholars with global awareness.
Curriculum
By the end of their Crescentian journey, our Humanities scholar will be able to:
- evaluate data / information critically and independently;
- apply appropriate research methodologies to investigate geographical, historical and social phenomena;
- appreciate complex inter-relationship between man and the physical, historical, social and political environment around him;
- demonstrate an understanding of local and global issues and propose appropriate solutions.
Core to the Humanities disciplines is the engagement of students
in DOING Geography, History and the Social Studies. In doing, students are required to take
active ownership of their learning, learning to ask key questions, investigate
issues through reading and research and working with peers to seek
knowledge. All these are effectively
done under the facilitation of the teachers.
GEOGRAPHICAL INVESTIGATION
Geographical
Investigation is a form of geographical inquiry where students
are required to investigate a geographical
issue and demonstrate their learning by completing an
end product. In Crescent, our students carry out their GI at the various
levels, making sense of the environment in which they live in.
At
Secondary One, students undergo GI and explore the issue of water scarcity
in Singapore and the world around them under the schools’ signature Integrated
Curriculum Programme. At Secondary Two,
students investigate their lived environment in Tiong Bahru through the use of
VR. Upper Secondary students continue to
acquire skills in GI through their
investigation of the coastal regions as well as tourists spots.
Sec 1 GI – Water Testing
Sec 2 GI –VR at Tiong Bahru
Sec 3 GI – Coastal Studies
Sec 4 GI - Tourism
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HISTORICAL INVESTIGATION
As aspiring historians in the making, Crescentians start their
historical investigation journey through a series of mini-investigations of the
past during their lessons. At Secondary
Two, as part of their Integrated Curriculum Project, students conduct an
investigation into 1950s Singapore to find out about the needs of the people
and the young aspiring political parties.
Together with their peers, they design political posters to campaign for
votes to win the hearts of the people in Singapore in the 1950s. At the Upper Secondary, students continue
their historical investigations into key historical events by taking on
perspectives, such as that of historical characters or artefacts. This has enabled them to learn to empathise
with people from the past.
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ISSUES INVESTIGATION
Issue Investigation provides Crescentians with the opportunity to examine societal issues critically. Through Issue Investigation, Crescentians practise and strengthen a wide range of lifelong skills and responding constructively to a societal issue as informed, concerned and participative citizens. Implemented in 2018, the Crescent Model Cabinet focuses on contemporary social issues in Singapore. Secondary Three students conduct research into 1 of the 4 issues: addressing the needs of an ageing population, enhancing transport policies, integrating immigrants and ensuring access to healthcare. Students will take on the roles of various stakeholders to discuss these issues and propose solutions to the problems identified in a simulated cabinet setting. Roles assigned can include the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, Statutory Boards and NGOs to provide a range of perspectives.
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Secondary Three Students debating on national issues |
Special Programmes
MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE
Apart from debating about local issues, Crescentians are also provided with training and opportunities to participate in Model United Nation Conferences, a simulation of the diplomatic process carried out by the United Nations to address global issues. In a MUN, students are tasked to represent different countries and work towards formulating solutions for the betterment of society. Through their participation in these conferences, students will
· Understanding the relevance of the Humanities to the real world around them
· Develop critical-logical thinking skills for the Humanities
· Develop civic literacy and global awareness skills
![]() The Hague International Model United Nations | ![]() Dunman High ASEAN Plus |
![]() ST Joseph's Institution Model United Nations | ![]() Victoria Junior College Model Cabinet |
TALKS
To broaden the minds of our Humanities scholars, students engage in conversations with external speakers and are challenged to ask questions to deepen their knowledge of the world.
![]() Rajaratnam School of International Studies | ![]() Conversation with the Belgium Ambassador |
Achievements
2020
NUS Geography Challenge 2020
2 Bronzes
2021
Hwa Chong Model ASEAN Cabinet (HCMAS) 2021
1 Honourable Mention
Singapore Model Cabinet (SMC) 2021
1 1st place
1 2nd place
2 3rd place
Raffles Model United Nations (RMUN) 2021
1 Honourable Mention
National Youth Upcycling Movement (NYUM) Advocacy Challenge 2021
2 Silvers
2022
Hwa Chong Model ASEAN Cabinet
1 Honourable Mention
1 Verbal Commendation
Singapore Chinese Girls' School Model United Nations
1 Most Improved Delegate
Dunman High ASEAN Plus
1 Honourable Mention
1 Best Position Paper
YMAX
1 Best Delegate
1 Honourable Mention
1 Verbal Commendation
NUS Geography Challenge 2020
2 Bronzes
2021
Hwa Chong Model ASEAN Cabinet (HCMAS) 2021
1 Honourable Mention
Singapore Model Cabinet (SMC) 2021
1 1st place
1 2nd place
2 3rd place
Raffles Model United Nations (RMUN) 2021
1 Honourable Mention
National Youth Upcycling Movement (NYUM) Advocacy Challenge 2021
2 Silvers
2022
Hwa Chong Model ASEAN Cabinet
1 Honourable Mention
1 Verbal Commendation
Singapore Chinese Girls' School Model United Nations
1 Most Improved Delegate
Dunman High ASEAN Plus
1 Honourable Mention
1 Best Position Paper
YMAX
1 Best Delegate
1 Honourable Mention
1 Verbal Commendation