Applied Learning Programme (ALP) at Holy Innocents’ High School (HIHS)

Journalism and Broadcasting - Empowering Leaders and Innovators

At Holy Innocents’ High School, we integrate technology and media into our learning to prepare students for the future.

Our Applied Learning Programme (ALP) nurtures students into innovators who can advocate and make a difference in their communities.

Key Outcomes of ALP:
Our ALP aims to produce graduates who are:

1. Innovators: Able to understand issues from different angles and devise creative solutions.

2. Effective Communicators: Able to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively using various forms of media.

3. Leaders: Motivated to lead with courage and serve with compassion, embodying the HIHS Good Samaritan Ethos and our core values of humility, integrity, respect, and love.

Achieving Outcomes Through ALP:

Our students reach these outcomes by:

• Engaging in both classroom-based and hands-on learning experiences.

• Participating in assessments that challenge them to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts.

• Taking up leadership opportunities within the school, supported by our dedicated teachers.

ALP Learning Experiences at Holy Innocents’ High School

Tier 1: Foundational Learning for All Students

Every student at HIHS benefits from a foundational level of the Applied Learning Programme, which equips them with essential skills and knowledge through our curriculum and cohort-wide workshops. Students:

• Develop Media Literacy, Research, and Interviewing Skills, essential for effective information gathering and analysis.

• Engage in Multidisciplinary Learning and Design Thinking, encouraging innovative problem-solving.

• Enhance Oracy, Public Speaking, Photography, and Videography Skills, boosting communication proficiency across media.

• Acquire Skills in Photo and Video Journalism, forming a foundation in storytelling through visual media.

  

  Tier 2: Advanced Learning and Leadership Opportunities for Interested and Talented Students

  For those who demonstrate a deeper interest or talent in the ALP areas, Tier 2 offers opportunities to further their learning and apply skills in real-world settings.

  Advanced Learning

  Opportunities to participate in workshops, competitions as well as lead in school-based activities, such as:

• Digital illustration Workshops

• Photography Walks and Workshops

• Videography Workshops

• Live Sound and Event Management Workshops

• Singapore Youth Photography Competition

• Our School Our Stories

• Chinese Short Film Competition

• Heartstring Photography Competition

• News Article Competition

• Script Writing and News Reporter Competitions

• Story-telling Competitions and interactive sessions with UFM 100.3 DJs

• Student-led workshops

• Technical setups for morning assemblies and school events
  

  Leadership Opportunities:

  Opportunities to become a Media Representative, deepening journalism and broadcasting competencies and contributing to the school community.