Yuhua C.A.R.E.S is our school’s unique Values in Action (VIA) program to help students take ownership of their contribution to the community. Key features of Yuhua C.A.R.E.S are depicted in the framework (below).

“Hand-in-Hand”- Shows students working with teachers to serve the community

Thumb (for identification) – Shows how service is part of the Yuhua identity

Index finger (for pointing) - Highlights school values (Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Care) as the moral compass of y-Care

Middle finger (strongest finger): Highlights the importance of learning skills to be successful in serving the community

Ring finger: Shows our long-term commitment to a cause

Program Summary

	Secondary 1	Secondary 2	Secondary 3	Secondary 4 & 5
Student Outcomes	Yuhuans who care for our school environment	Yuhuans who care for our neighbourhood	Yuhuans who care for our community	Yuhuans who care for a better Singapore
Domain	School	Neighbourhood	Community	Nation
Theme	Care- Creating a gracious school environment	Active Service- Serving those who need help in our neighbourhood	Reflection & Community Leadership- Leading change within the community through empathy	Embodying the Singapore Spirit- Addressing national issues- active ageing, social equity, environmental sustainability
Values	Curiousity, Adaptability, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Above All, Care.

Skills Required

To help students translate values they learn in school to serve and make a positive difference to our society, the Yuhua C.A.R.E.S programme will draw on the Design Thinking process, with special emphasis on developing empathy to implement their projects.

Stage 1:

Empathise

Stage 2:

Define the problem

Stage 3:

Ideate Possible Solutions

Stage 4:

Prototype Possible Solutions

Stage 5:

Test and Reflect on Possible Solutions