Applied Learning Programme

Under the Singapore Green Plan 2030, there is renewed emphasis on safeguarding food security in order to build a resilient future for Singapore.  North Vista’s ALP focus on sustainable farming allows students to make connections between classroom learning and authentic problems and opportunities that they encounter in everyday life.  It also introduces students to STEM-related areas, provides opportunities for students to learn beyond their textbooks, identify their aptitudes and interests and make informed decisions on their education and career choices in future.

All Secondary 1 students have the opportunity to learn about growing edibles using traditional farming methods.  They also learn skills of collaboration and knowledge application as they take charge of the farm plot allocated to their class.  Students are able to cook and learn about dishes using the harvested crops. 

All Secondary 2 students engage in high-tech farming and participate in workshops on indoor farming and hands-on sessions to grow edibles using a hydroponics system.  Students who have passion and interest in the area may also deepen their learning through learning experiences with other organisations and higher institutions of learning.

The ALP Farm-to-Table Programme 2022 consists of 2 tiers:

Preparation of medium for seed sowing	Learning more about farming tools
Farm-To-Table workshop for Sec 1 students conducted by our NV Staff	Weeding – a test of resilience
Harvesting in Progress	Harvesting completed
A conversation on NV’s Applied Learning Programme with Minister Chan Chun Sing

Assembling the class’s hydroponics system	Topping up nutrient solution
Measuring the EC value	Harvesting in Progress
Aeroponics in NV
Sharing about the NV’s ALP High Tech Farming experience with Minister Chan Chun Sing

A whole-school approach… Teachers at work!

Transplanting in Progress	Teachers working on the Herb Garden
Caring for the Herb Garden