Key Student Development Experiences (Sec 1)

Discover how Sec 1 students begin their Crest journey through camps, sports, and learning trips that build character, teamwork, and confidence.

Last updated 13 May 2026

Sec 1 Reboot – Embracing My Crest Journey

As our Secondary One students step into secondary education, they embark on a transformative "reboot" beginning their Crest journey. This pivotal year helps students embrace a fresh start, integrate into the Crest family, and develop foundational character traits guiding their educational journey.

Secondary One Camp

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The overnight camp, which takes place in mid of Term 1, serves as the reboot experience where students conquer rock walls, complete a hike, and engage in dragon boating and outdoor cooking fostering teamwork and care, finishing off with a campfire igniting the Crestan Spirit.

Basketball Interclass Competition

Students in yellow jerseys play basketball on an outdoor court, with one player shooting toward the hoop.

The Basketball Interclass competition demonstrates teamwork while developing social awareness and relationship management skills. Through friendly competition, our Sec one students learn collaboration, support classmates with care, strive for excellence, and reinforce integrity in sportsmanship.

Cycling Programme

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The cycling programme embodies the reboot journey, challenging students to develop resilience to master cycling skills and overcoming obstacles. Students demonstrate excellence through persistent practice, building endurance and confidence. They go through a cycling expedition showcasing their abilities, teamwork, and determination and also caring for their safety.

Learning Journeys

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Authentic learning journeys bring lessons alive in real-world contexts. Students apply classroom knowledge meaningfully, strengthening problem-solving and critical thinking while developing integrity and social awareness, making learning engaging and purposeful for their reboot journey.

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By the end of the year, students emerge with strong foundations in school values, enhanced social-emotional competencies, and confidence to grow as adventurous, benevolent, and charismatic Crestans ready to contribute meaningfully to their school and wider community.