Digital Education
Discover how YCKSS equips students to be responsible digital citizens through the National Digital Literacy Programme, cyber wellness activities, and hands-on tech experiences.
Our Vision and Mission
VISION
Self-Directed and Innovative Digital Learners, Responsible Digital Citizens.
MISSION
To grow the digital capacity of staff and students and support them to embrace technology in seizing richer opportunities for learning, living, working and playing
Desired Outcomes of YCKSS Digital Education
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The YCKSS Digital Education encourages the development of the following critical digital literacies:
Curation: access, collate and analyse digital information.
Creation: Innovate and create products/content using digital tools.
Communication and collaboration: communicate, learn and collaborate through a digital media.
Computational thinking: investigate and solve problems systematically.
National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP) @ Yio Chu Kang Secondary
The NDLP aims to equip our students with key Digital Literacies.— ~
Digital Literacies better enable our students, at different stages of their education journey, to acquire the digital skills required to navigate the digital age through four mutually reinforcing components in the "Find, Think, Apply and Create" framework.
At Yio Chu Kang Secondary, we have customised this into our Digital Education Framework.
MOE’s National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP) was launched in March 2020 for our schools and Institutes of Higher Learning.
Personal Learning Device (PLD) for Secondary School Students
After careful considerations based on portability, durability and T&L affordance, the PLD selected for use at YCKSS is the Apple iPad (2021 9th Generation) with the accompanying Apple Pencil and Keyboard Combo.
The device will be used to facilitate an environment that encourages personalised learning where students will be engaged in technology-enabled active learning activities using the iPad.
Warranty and Insurance
From 2026, the device bundle will come with 4-Year AppleCare+ Warranty & Insurance.
PLD insurance coverage and claimable repairs or replacements
Insurance Coverage | Claimable |
Fire |
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Lightning | |
Power Surges | |
Accidental Damage | |
Theft due to forcible entry | |
Robbery |
Accidental loss will not be covered by insurance.
Purchase of PLD
Singapore Citizen students can use their available Edusave balance to pay for the PLD after setting aside provision for payment of miscellaneous fees.
To ensure the affordability of devices, MOE has provided Edusave top-ups to all eligible Singaporean students in primary and secondary schools. This is on top of the annual Edusave contribution of $290 for secondary students and $230 for primary students.
Subsidies are available for students who require financial assistance to purchase a PLD.
Please note that it is compulsory for all existing students on the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme to use their Edusave to pay for the PLD, after subsidies have been granted.
Students under the MOE Financial Assistance (FAS) Scheme for the year will automatically be subsidised for the PLD.
Students who are currently not under the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme may apply for additional subsidy if their Gross Household Income (GHI) is $5,500 or less, or Per Capita Income (PCI) is $1,375 or less. Please collect the application form at the General Office.
“PCI” refers to the Gross Household Income divided by the total number of family members in the household.
Responsible Use of the PLD
To support the use of the PLD in the classroom, as well as safeguard students’ cyber wellness, the PLD will be pre-installed with a Device Management Application (DMA).
The school has in place measures to enable a safe and seamless learning environment for students.
The role of the parent is also key in partnering the school to support your child. Parents could refer to the school's Digital Wellness Policy (DWP) when helping to manage your child’s use of digital devices and platforms. The policy will help your child to understand digital wellness matters and to enable a conducive learning environment. The DWP can be found in the Yio Chu Kang Secondary School Student Handbook 2026 [PDF 4.05 MB].
The Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) sets out the rules and regulations that govern the use of PLD by students. This policy will serve to ensure the safe and secure use of the device, and facilitate effective learning with technology. The AUP can be found in the Yio Chu Kang Secondary Student Handbook 2026 [PDF 4.05 MB].
YCKSS DIGITAL WELLNESS POLICY
Be a Responsible Digital Citizen
Digital devices and access to the Internet have become a necessity for learning, work and play. To ensure a safe and conducive technology-enabled learning environment at Yio Chu Kang Secondary School, students are to adhere to the guidelines stated in this Digital Wellness Policy.
This policy provides guidelines on Cyber Wellness - positive online behaviour and the safe and responsible use of cyberspace, as well as the responsible use of personal digital devices and the school's ICT facilities, equipment and resources.
References & Enquiries
Parents/Guardians can refer to the following materials listed below for additional information on learning with a PLD:
Contact
You may contact our HOD, Admin Executive or MOE for:
Digital Literacy Training
Students learn digital skills like G-suite for Education to work with peers and create digital products together.
Digital Wellness
Cyber Wellness Week at Yio Chu Kang Secondary empowers students to promote safe online habits among their peers through talks, booths, and activities led by Cyber Wellness Student Ambassadors.