Student Leadership
Discover how Marsiling Primary School develops student leaders through a structured three-tier programme, from self-leadership to serving the school and community.
About MPS Student Leadership Framework
The school adopts a 3-tiered approach to develop the leadership competencies of our student leaders through three levels of leadership dimensions of Lead Self, Lead Peers and Lead School and the Community. Student Leadership at Marsiling Primary School is anchored on its school values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care and Excellence, SEL competencies and Growth Mindset principles.
Programmes at a Glance
Key Programmes
Student Leadership Training Workshop
Tier 1: Self Leadership
All P1 to P6 students will go through a 6-year leadership developmental programme.
At P1 and P2, the students will learn about Self-Leadership - how they will take the lead to manage themselves as leaders.
At P3 and P4, the students will learn about Peer Leadership – how to manage their relationships with peers, teachers or families.
At P5 and P6, the focus will be on Community Leadership – what community leadership is about and how they can contribute as Service Leaders and Green Citizens.
Different levels will be involved in different Green Citizenship activities and VIA activities to hone their skills as a leader.
Tier 2: Class Level Leadership
Class Committee members are nominated by their form teachers and are rotated every semester to provide more opportunities for Marsilians to serve.
Class Committee members are engaged in role-specific trainings to equip them with the skills and knowledge to manage their duties in class.
The classroom setting serves as a platform for P1 to P6 students to practise their leadership skills and for the identification of students with strong leadership potential to take on the roles in the next tier.
Tier 3: School Level Leadership
Students who demonstrate strong leadership qualities are nominated for the role of Prefects, CCA Leaders and Environment Champions by the teachers in this tier.
Student Leaders at this tier will undergo additional soft skills training to further support them in their leadership duties and build on their leadership potential.
Student Leaders are given opportunities to lead and serve by being involved in the planning and organising of school events such as Teachers’ Day Celebration and other school or community outreach activities.
Student Leaders’ Investiture 2025
Student Leaders’ Investiture is a ceremony to install all our student leaders into their roles for the year and show the school’s commitment to developing student leaders. On 14 July 2025, a total of 52 Prefects, 16 Peer Support Leaders and 56 CCA Leaders were appointed into their roles. As the school’s Tier 3 student leaders, they will be serving fellow Marsilians, the school and the community. The ceremony serves as a reminder for the leaders to lead with care and confidence and the commitment to make a positive impact on the school and the community.
Friend of Singa (FOS) Programme
Our P4 student leaders organised a Silver Wellness Campaign to raise students' awareness of healthy ageing while fostering empathy, gratitude and respect for seniors.
The campaign began with a school-wide presentation introducing the concept of Silver Wellness and Singapore's initiatives, such as Active Ageing Centres (AACs), that support the well-being of older adults. Students were also invited to participate in the Silver Wellness recess activities.
During recess, students took part in two interactive stations. At the Kahoot! Quiz station, they learnt more about Silver Wellness through a fun quiz with guided explanations. At the Gratitude Corner, students coloured bookmarks or wrote heartfelt thank-you cards to express their appreciation for the seniors in their lives.
Despite being a one-day event, the campaign attracted enthusiastic participation from students across Primary 1 to Primary 6. Through the activities, students gained a deeper appreciation of healthy ageing and the importance of showing care and gratitude towards the elderly.
Outreach Programme: NTUC Active Ageing Centre (Marsiling)
Our P5 student leaders planned and implemented meaningful engagement activities for residents at the NTUC Active Ageing Centre (Marsiling), fostering intergenerational connections while promoting the importance of active ageing and community care. Last year, they organised two activities for the seniors- a game of Bingo and a musical session where they guided residents in playing simple percussion instruments to accompany the familiar folk song, Dayung Sampan. Through these interactions, students brought joy to the seniors while developing empathy, respect and a deeper appreciation for healthy ageing and community service.
Reduce @ North West: A Collaboration with North West CDC
The school collaborated with North West CDC to conduct door-to-door visits to educate residents on the conservation of energy and water at home and encourage their participation in the programme. Our P5 and P6 student leaders went through a 45 minute briefing conducted by a staff from North West CDC to learn about the importance of climate change, reduction on food waste and provide tips on energy and water conservation before the outreach.
