Skip to main content
A Singapore Government Agency Website How to identify
Official website links end with .gov.sg
Government agencies communicate via .gov.sg websites (e.g. go.gov.sg/open). Trusted websites
Secure websites use HTTPS
Look for a lock () or https:// as an added precaution. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Open House will be held on 14 July 2026 and 14 August 2026. Visitors must be registered via https://go.gov.sg/mcsopenhouse2026

Marymount Convent School

Learning for Life Programme (Sports and Outdoor Education)

Discover how our outdoor Learning for Life Programme builds resilience, confidence, and 21st century skills in students from Primary 3 to 6.

Last updated 1 May 2026

Our Philosophy

Life-long Learning Programme [LLP]

Developing Future-Ready Learners Through Outdoor Education

Two people in blue helmets and harnesses balance on a high ropes course with green trees behind them.

Our LLP programme combines outdoor education with proven learning frameworks to nurture well-rounded, resilient students from Primary 3 to 6. Through carefully designed experiences that blend adventure with reflection, students develop essential 21st century skills whilst building confidence, emotional intelligence, and a lifelong love of learning.

What Makes Our Programme Special

The programme integrates Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle with our 3E framework (Experience–Enhance–Enact), ensuring students don't just participate in activities but truly learn from them. We focus on developing five key growth mindset pillars: being resilient, effortful, adaptive, embracing challenges, and reflective. Our teachers use the School’s Growth Mindset and Emotional Education language to guide students through their learning journey.

Large group of people in life vests posing on dragon boats on a river with a city skyline behind them.

Student Outcomes

By the end of Primary School, our students will:

• Show resilience and persistence when facing new challenges, approaching difficulties with curiosity rather than fear

• Adapt confidently to change, using creative and critical thinking to navigate unfamiliar situations

• Communicate effectively and collaborate meaningfully, sharing ideas clearly, building on others' contributions, and working as cohesive teams to achieve common goals

• Reflect meaningfully on their growth, communicating their insights whilst demonstrating teamwork, empathy, and responsible decision-making

Building Tomorrow's Leaders

Through progressive outdoor experiences, students cultivate the social-emotional skills and 21st century competencies they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. Our programme creates curious, adaptive, and community-minded learners who are prepared for whatever the future holds.