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OVERVIEW

 Background
 Aim of the NYAA programme
 How the NYAA works
 Getting Involved
 Opportunities & Platforms

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 MISSION

To provide the opportunity and platform for

young people to develop their character through
learning and expressing values of service, care,
perseverance, resilience, respect and
responsibility so that they grow into well-rounded
individuals who can contribute effectively to
society and the nation.

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BACKGROUND

The NYAA Programme

was officially launched at
the Istana on 9th May 1992
by the President of the
Republic of Singapore.

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 SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Mr Heng Swee Mr Teo Ser Luck Mr James Soh

Keat MP for Pasir Ris - Executive
Minister for Punggol GRC Director
Finance
NYAA Council NYAA
Advisory Board 5
Chairman Secretariat
Chairman
AIMS OF NYAA

To encourage young people

aged 13-30 to develop personal
qualities of :
• Self reliance
• Perseverance
• Sense of responsibility to
oneself, to society and to the
nation

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 LEVELS OF AWARD

Bronze Silver Gold

13 years old 15 years old 16 years old

& above & above & above
Min. duration: Min. duration: Min. duration:
6 months 12 months 18 months
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 Leadership Domain in LEAPS 2.0

 Level 1:
 Completed 2 modules on leadership

 Levels 2 – 3:
 National Youth Achievement Award:
 Level 2: Bronze
 Level 3: Silver and above

 Levels 2 – 5:
 Recognition of progressive student
leadership development through
leadership positions
Co-Curricular Basic Bonus
Experience Requirement for Points
Level of
Attainment in
Domains
Excellent 4,3,3,3 2
Good 4,1,1,1 1
3,2,1,1
2,2,2,1
Fair did not meet 0
above criteria
NYAA PROGRAMME WITH 3 MANDATORY SECTIONS
(FOR BRONZE AND SILVER)

Service Learning Outdoor Appreciation Healthy Living

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ADDITIONAL SECTION (FOR GOLD)

Community Leadership Initiative

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 SERVICE LEARNING
Touching
Touching Lives, Making aLives, Making a Difference
Difference

Purpose
To learn how to provide useful service to
those in need in our community and to
understand the meaning behind voluntary
service

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 SERVICE LEARNING

They can choose to undertake a Values-in-

Action project or any community service
projects of their interest.

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 SERVICE LEARNING

Bronze : At least 20 hours of regular activities

spread over minimum 4 months
Silver : At least 40 hours of regular activities
spread over minimum 8 months
Gold : At least 60 hours of regular activities
spread over minimum 12 months

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 SERVICE LEARNING

Working with the Elderly & the

Physically Challenged

Community
Engagement
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OUTDOOR APPRECIATION
To be at ease with nature

Purpose
To be at ease with nature and develop
stewardship for our environment.

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 OUTDOOR APPRECIATION

Bronze : At least 15 hours of outdoor activities

with a specific learning goal.
Silver : At least 24 hours of outdoor activities
with a specific learning goal.
Gold : At least 36 hours of outdoor activities
with a specific learning goal.

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 OUTDOOR APPRECIATION

• Develops young people’s

problem solving skills
• Enhances teamwork
• Strengthens understanding of
the natural environment
• Inculcates a sense of
stewardship for our
environment.

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 OUTDOOR APPRECIATION

Expedition Trip Be with nature

Exploring unfamiliar terrains

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 HEALTHY LIVING
Physical and mental wellness

Purpose
To develop physical and mental wellness
through participation in sports and
recreational activities

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 HEALTHY LIVING

• Healthy Diet
• Sports and
Recreational
Activities

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 HEALTHY LIVING

Bronze : At least 24 hours of regular activities

spread over 6 months.
Silver : At least 32 hours of regular activities
spread over 12 months.
Gold : At least 48 hours of regular activities
spread over 18 months.

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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
Creating an impact, delivering change.

Purpose
To build leadership skills while serving
the needs of the community

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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

Projects that help the community

• Identify a need in their
community
• Find solutions to bring about a
positive outcome
• Work in partnership with people
from various backgrounds

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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

Building Communities Cultural & heritage-

related Projects

Spreading awareness

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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

Youth & the Elderly Integration Projects Mitigating climate change

Community Bonding

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RECOGNISING EFFORTS

After completing the NYAA programme, participants will be

invited to an Award Presentation ceremony. They will receive
a certificate and a badge in recognition for their efforts.

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How to participate in the NYAA Programme ?

Each level of the award is autonomous and

participant can choose to enter the level that
Any young person is suitable for their age.

 At the age of 13 to 30 years old can sign up for the programme.

 At the age of 15 years old can enrol directly in the Silver level
 If you have completed the Bronze level, you can register for
the Silver level even though you are below 15 years old.

 At the age of 16 years old can enrol directly in the Gold level
 If you have completed the Silver level, you can register for
the Gold level even though you are below 16 years old.
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OPPORTUNITIES & PLATFORMS

• Leadership development
• Project management skills
• Development and expansion of personal
interests

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE, CREATING AN IMPACT

EVERYONE IS A WINNER!
 Earn an award with national recognition
 Self-development -- Discover potential talents, abilities
and skills
 Participate in recreational and creative challenges
 Expand your social network
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 Framework

Application
Bronze: Sec 2 ($7.49 by Giro)
Silver: ($12.84 by Giro)
Gold: Sec 4 ($18.19 by Giro)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Submission of registration Submission of
form by 14 February 2020 documents by end
Dec
 Registration for NYAA

•The information presented today will be

posted on iEMB for your reference with the
registration forms (bronze, silver and gold)
attached.

• Complete NYAA registration form and

submit the form to Miss Irene Lee by 14
February 2020

•The nominal fee is charged as an

indication of your commitment to the
Programme.
 NYAA Template

Upon submission of the registration form, you will

receive an NYAA Template.
You are required to record the details of the activities
for all categories (3 categories for bronze and silver
and 4 categories for gold) in the e-booklet for
submission to NYAA.
 Period of the activity/project
 Hours completed
 Details of the activity/project : name of the
activity/project and give a short description of the
purpose/objectives, experience gained, how the
activity/project has impacted you, reflections and
values learnt, any challenges faced and how you
overcame them and the beneficiaries (if any)
 NYAA Template

 Always start with setting a goal

 Must explain reflections and values

learnt

 Must have met your objectives at the

end

 Can explain the challenges faced (if

any) and how you overcame them
 Start planning your activities

Start planning your activities for each category. Work

out a schedule to meet the criteria for each of the
category.

Begin your activities and record your progress in the

template.

Submit your completed NYAA template to Miss Irene

Lee at the end of the year (email the template).

NYAA will notify the school if you have successfully

completed the programme and you will receive a
certificate and a badge.
 NYAA Coordinators

If you have any queries, please contact :

Mr Alvin Tan
Email: alvin@hci.edu.sg
Tel: 64663341

Miss Irene Lee

Email: irenelee@hci.edu.sg
Tel: 65786644 ext 2107
 CONTACT US
National Youth Achievement Award Council
151 Lorong Chuan #06-01B (Lobby A)
New Tech Park Singapore 556741

Tel: 67336753 | Fax: 67336754

E-mail: nyaac@singnet.com.sg
Website: www.nyaa.org

Operating Hours
Monday – Friday: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Lunch break: 1.00pm to 2.00pm
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 Bus Services: SBS 73, 159 & 105
MRT Station: Lorong Chuan Station
(Circle Line)

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Thank You

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