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Punggol View Primary School

Philosophy

Guided by the "Starfish Story," Punggol View aims to make a difference in every student's life through the LIFE Approach, building values, social skills, and 21st century competencies.

Last updated 10 June 2026

We adopted the underlying message of the “Starfish Story” as our philosophy to design our Education@Punggol View. We want to “Make a Difference” in the life of every student .

A hand holds a tan starfish up against a bright blue sky, beside the text of The Starfish Story.

LIFE Approach is adopted from our school-based Curriculum Model :

Punggol View Curriculum Model circular diagram showing subject areas, character traits, and competencies for Confident Learners, Active Citizens.

We will need to:

  1. enhance our staff capacity and well-being,

  2. collaborate with the home and community as well as

  3. create management structures to support learning and teaching such as administration, estate and operations and resource management.

* The 21 st Century values and skills are as follows (alignment to the 21st Century Competencies Student Outcomes):

R 3 ICH Values: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care, Harmony.

Social and Emotional Competencies:

  1. Self-Awareness,

  2. Self-Management,

  3. Social Awareness,

  4. Relationship Management,

  5. Responsible Decision-Making

Four young children in yellow school uniforms, one climbing playground equipment, others smiling and waving.

21st Century Competencies:

  1. Communication, Collaboration and Information Skills,

  2. Civic Literacy, Global Awareness and Cross-Cultural Skills, and

  3. Critical and Inventive Thinking