Learn for Life Programme Learning through an Ethnic Arts Programme (LEAP)
Explore how Maha Bodhi School's LEAP programme uses ethnic arts to build cultural appreciation, creativity, and confidence in students.
Learn for Life Programme (LLP)
Learning through an Ethnic Arts Programme (LEAP)
Our Distinctive Programme
The Learning through an Ethnic Arts Programme (LEAP) is Maha Bodhi School’s distinctive LLP, supported by PSE funding since 2006. Through rich learning experiences in visual and performing arts, students develop aesthetic appreciation, creativity, and cultural understanding.
LEAP also supports Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) and National Education (NE) by fostering respect for diverse cultures and strengthening social harmony in multicultural Singapore.
Programme Objectives
Through LEAP, students will:
Develop appreciation for the aesthetics of visual and performing arts
Gain deeper understanding of Chinese culture and values
Build awareness and respect for diverse ethnic cultures in Singapore
Develop creativity, confidence, and artistic expression
Discover and nurture talents through progressive learning experiences
Deepening Our Roots (Preserving & Promoting Traditional Chinese Culture and Values)
LEAP Chinese cultural arts experiences by primary level
Level | Learning Experience | Focus | |
P1 | Guzheng | Appreciation of traditional Chinese music and cultural heritage | |
P2 | Chinese Dance | Understanding cultural expression through movement and music | |
P3 | Chinese Opera | Exposure to traditional performing arts, costumes and symbolism | |
P3 | Chinese Brush Painting | Exploration of traditional techniques and artistic philosophy | |
These experiences strengthen students’ connection to Chinese cultural roots and develop appreciation for traditional art forms. | |||
Knowing Others (Raising Inter-Racial Cultural Awareness & Promoting NE Ethos)
LEAP Malay cultural arts experiences by primary level
Level | Learning Experience | Focus |
P2 | Malay Dance | Appreciation of Malay cultural expression and artistic traditions |
P4 | Kompang & Angklung | Ensemble music-making and understanding of cultural significance |
P4 | Batik Painting | Hands-on exploration of traditional Malay heritage art |
Through these experiences, students develop respect for diverse cultures and strengthen their sense of national identity.
Tiered Talent Development
LEAP adopts a tiered approach to nurture students’ interests and talents:
Tier 1 (Mass Exposure)
All students experience a broad range of ethnic arts through the curriculum and enrichment programmes.
Tier 2 (Peak Development)
Students with strong interest and aptitude further develop their artistic potential through Co-Curricular Activities, performances, exhibitions, and competitions
Outcomes
Through LEAP, students develop into:
Confident and creative learners
Individuals with strong cultural grounding
Appreciative of diversity in multicultural Singapore
Active contributors to the arts and community
The achievements of our students in performances, exhibitions, and competitions reflect the strength and quality of the LEAP programme.
终身学习课程（LLP）
民族艺术学习（LEAP）
学校特色课程
“民族艺术学习” (LEAP）是菩提学校的特色终身学习课程（LLP），自2006年起获得学校卓越计划（PSE）资助与支持。通过丰富的视觉艺术与表演艺术学习体验，学生能够培养审美能力、发挥创造力，并加深对不同文化的理解。
LEAP 亦配合品格与公民教育（CCE）及国民教育（NE）的目标，培养学生尊重多元文化，促进族群之间的相互理解，强化新加坡多元种族社会的和谐精神。
课程目标
通过 LEAP，学生将能够：
培养对视觉艺术与表演艺术的审美能力
加深对中华文化与价值观的认识
提升对新加坡多元民族文化的理解与尊重
培养创造力、自信心及艺术表现能力
在循序渐进的学习体验中发掘并发展艺术潜能
深化文化根基 (传承与弘扬中华传统文化与价值观)
小一 , 小二, 小三 深化文化根基
年级 | 学习体验 | 学习重点 | ||
小一 | 古筝 | 欣赏中华传统音乐与文化内涵 | ||
小二 | 华族舞蹈 | 通过音乐与舞蹈理解文化表达形式 | ||
小三 | 华族戏曲 | 认识传统表演艺术、服饰与文化象征 | ||
小三 | 水墨画 | 探索传统绘画技法与艺术精神 | ||
这些学习体验有助于加强学生对中华文化的认同，并培养对传统艺术的欣赏能力。
认识多元文化 (提升跨文化意识与培育国民教育精神)
小一 , 小二, 小三 认识多元文化
年级 | 学习体验 | 学习重点 |
小二 | 马来舞蹈 | 欣赏马来文化的艺术表现与传统特色 |
小四 | 康邦鼓与安克隆 | 体验合奏音乐，理解文化意义 |
小四 | 蜡染画（Batik painting） | 通过实践认识马来传统手工艺术 |
通过这些学习体验，学生能够学会尊重不同文化，培养国家认同感，并珍视新加坡多元文化社会的独特性。
分层培育艺术人才
LEAP 采用分层培育模式，发展学生的兴趣与潜能：
第一层（普及体验）
所有学生通过课程与增益课程接触多种民族艺术，建立广泛的艺术体验。
第二层（深化发展）
对艺术具有浓厚兴趣与潜能的学生，可通过课外活动、演出、展览及比赛进一步提升艺术造诣。
学习成果
通过 LEAP，学生将成长为：
充满自信与创意的学习者
具备深厚文化素养的个体
能欣赏并尊重多元文化的公民
积极参与艺术与社会的贡献者
学生在各类演出、展览与比赛中取得的成果，充分展现了 LEAP 课程的优质成效与特色。