Social Studies

Discover how Social Studies at Beacon nurtures curious, empathetic citizens. Students explore Singapore's history and global connections through inquiry-based learning and real-world experiences.

Last updated 1 September 2026

Social Studies (SS) aims to prepare Beacons to be citizens of tomorrow by helping them to better understand the interconnectedness between Singapore and the world they live in and appreciate the complexities of the human experiences from past to present.

Beacons get to be curious on real-life issues, understand current affairs and develop multiple perspectives through inquiry-based learning. SS gives Beacons the opportunity to develop deeper understanding of the values that define the Singaporean society and nurture disposition to show concern for the world they live in. It also provides an avenue to demonstrate empathy in their relationships with others.

In Beacon, SS is experienced in an Active, Reflective and Collective approach. Beacons are actively engaged in discussions, reflective on the impact of current and contemporary issues and collective in creating meaning and identity of themselves as a Singaporean and as a global citizen.

Students in white uniforms work on a recycling project and use laptops in a classroom setting.

Three classroom scenes showing uniformed students building blocks, standing by a whiteboard, and working at desks.

To develop Beacons to be informed and concerned citizens, our SS programme brings learning beyond the classroom. Beacons go on learning journeys to have authentic experiences on understanding our national history, learn from the experts and reflect on how our past impacts our present.

SS Learning Journeys

Three scenes of school children on a field trip: at a market stall, outdoors raising hands, and watching a black-and-white TV screen.

Three scenes of a school field trip: kids watching a Chinese puppet theatre, touring a temple courtyard, and viewing a museum exhibit.