Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

Find out how PAL builds confidence, curiosity, and teamwork in Primary 1 and 2 pupils through fun, hands-on activities in Sports, Outdoor Education, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts.

Last updated 4 September 2026

Department Vision

A Community of Individuals with a Love for Active Lifestyle and the Arts.

Department Mission

Develop learners to be healthy and competent movers, with an appreciation of the outdoors so as to enjoy lifelong healthy and active living.

Department Approach

What is PAL?

The Programme for Active Learning (PAL) is a MOE recommendation that started since 2009. PAL aims to provide a greater emphasis in non-academic programmes for all Primary 1 and 2 students, through the exposure to varied and fun learning experiences in the four domains: Sports and Games, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Students also learn socio-emotional competencies such as respecting others and responsible decision making. PAL nurtures confidence, curiosity and cooperation skills in students.

PAL lessons are also time for students and teachers to foster deeper Teacher-Students Relations (TSR). This is done so through the effective facilitation on sharing of feelings and discussions on Self-awareness, Relationship-Management.

In order to attain the desired outcomes of PAL, PAL lessons are designed with the following characteristics:

Experiential
Fun and enjoyable
Encompass learning in a creative way
Provide opportunities for children to create
Incorporate values education and social emotional learning

How does PAL look like in Tanjong Katong Primary?

In Tanjong Katong Primary, PAL is conducted within curriculum time on Thursdays for Primary 1 and Fridays for Primary 2. The lessons consist of activities in all four domains and are different every term.

An Overview of PAL modules at Tanjong Katong Primary School

PAL modules by domain for Primary One and Two

PAL Domain	Sports & Games	Outdoor Education	Visual Arts	Performing Arts
Primary One	Adventures under the Sea Fundamental skills and games creation	Going on a school trip! Preparing for an outdoor journey	Imagination Alive! Imaginative exploration of art materials	PAL Drama! Perspective taking through role-playing
Primary Two	Olympics and Paralympics! Fundamental movements skills and game creation	What is in My Garden? Appreciating nature	Around the World! Making Art Pieces representative of the countries	Code my Story! Expressing perspective and emotion through coding

Key Programmes / Activities / Events

Image showing students involved in PAL Sports and Games

PAL Sports and Games – “Keeping the big ball in the air is not as easy as we thought!”

Image showing students involved in PAL Visual Art

PAL Visual Art – “Our Art work is nice because everyone had a part in it!”

Image showing students involved in PAL Outdoor Education

PAL Outdoor Education – “I spy with my little eyes and I can see so many birds and plants around us!”