National Education

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National Education is part of the holistic education. The motive of National Education is to develop national cohesion, cultivate the instinct for survival as a nation and instill in students confidence in our nation's future. It also emphasises on cultivating a sense of belonging and emotional rootedness to Singapore.
National Education instills confidence to Singaporean that Singapore can be defended by our armed forces. It also enhance commitment of Singaporeans to regard Singapore as their home and prepare to defend Singapore in times of needs.It also aim to increase cohesion among Singaporean to live in a more harmonious society. Total Defence is a tool that is used to propagate National Education since the 1990s.
Total Defence includes psychological defence which is under the Ministry of Education, military defence which is under the Ministry of defence, civil defence which is under the Ministry of Home Affairs, social defence which is under the Ministry of Community of Development and economic defence which is under the inspection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who is assisted by Ministry of Trade and Industry.
As Singaporeans, we must expect to defend our country against any foreign terrorists' attack. However, we hope that through the effort we put in by our government in foreign diplomacy, we can achieve peace and harmony for Singapore in the upcoming years.
For psychological defence,the intention inculcate the right value system and instill loyalty among younger Singaporean since the first day of their Primary education. Every year on 15 February, Singapore commemorates Total Defence Day. For military defence, the army protects Singapore against foreign invasion in case foreign diplomacy fail. Under civil defence, the police force, prison service, civil defence, internal security, etc, manages our homeland security and safety. For social defence, the government promotes promotes racial and religious harmony in SIngapore. Every year on 21 July, Singapore celebrates Racial Harmony Day. This is to remiond Singaporans that racial and religious harmonty is not by chance. For economical defence, the government aimed to stay relavant and competitive through the rapid change and development, put in place robust economic systems that can continue to function in times of crisis and make Singapore livable for future generations.