APPLIED LEARNING PROGRAMME

Discover how Palm View Primary School's Voyagers@PLVPS programme builds problem-solving and creative skills through hands-on, cross-disciplinary projects.

Last updated 4 June 2026

APPLIED LEARNING PROGRAMME

Voyagers@PLVPS is Palm View Primary School's Applied Learning Programme (ALP), fostering 21st Century Competencies (21CC) through experiential learning. Grounded in Design Thinking and Constructionism principles, the programme empowers students to tackle real-world challenges, experiment with ideas, and develop innovative solutions.

Infographic showing Cognitive and Affective Approaches in Maker Education with a space telescope illustration in the center.

At the heart of Voyagers@PLVPS is the conviction that every child possesses the capacity to be a curious learner, problem solver, and creative thinker. Through integrated projects and maker challenges, students apply cross-disciplinary knowledge spanning English, Mathematics, Science, and Art. They harness both traditional and digital tools—from LEGO and recyclable materials to 3D pens, Micro:bits, and 3D printers—to create prototypes and transform their ideas into tangible solutions. This blend of physical and digital creation strengthens students' technological competencies while developing essential 21st-century skills such as critical, adaptive and inventive thinking, collaboration and information skills, and digital competencies.

Central to Voyagers@PLVPS is the Design Thinking Framework for Young Voyagers—a student-centred approach guiding learners through a structured yet imaginative process of problem-solving and innovation. This framework, tailored to primary school students' developmental needs, nurtures them to become empathetic tinkerers and changemakers of tomorrow.

Colorful five-step Design Thinking for Young Voyagers cycle with numbered bubbles and an astronaut illustration.

One of the key strengths of Voyagers@PLVPS lies in its intentional integration of subject areas, allowing students to make meaningful connections across disciplines while engaging in creative problem-solving and hands-on making.

Voyagers@PLVPS Subject Integration

Subject Area	Level	Programme
English Language	Primary 1 and 2	Students construct models that represent their acquired vocabulary and present these creations to their peers, enabling them to articulate their thought processes and strengthen their communication skills
Mathematics	Primary 4	Students craft three-dimensional structures using 3D pens, enhancing their understanding of spatial relationships and ability to visualise shapes in three dimensions.
Tinker@Voyagers	Primary 4 (Selected Students)	In collaboration with the James Dyson Foundation, students explore scientific and engineering principles through open-ended tinkering, 3D modelling and printing.
Art	Primary 6	Students design personalised bubble wands using 3D pens, combining creative making with mindfulness practice. Through the gentle art of bubble-blowing and controlled breathing, they discover practical self-regulation strategies that support their emotional wellbeing.
MuMaker	Primary 6	Building on the school's upcycling programme, students design innovative prototypes for environmental solutions by combining upcycled materials with micro:bit technology.