Enhanced Applied Learning Programme – (ALP – ACES)

Explore how CVSS's ALP-ACES builds STEM skills through flight, coding, and sustainability. Students learn through hands-on projects and can join competitions and CCAs.

Last updated 10 September 2026

Enhanced Applied Learning Programme – Aeronautics, Coding, Engineering, Sustainability (ALP-ACES)

CVSS’s ALP-ACES in the domain of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) provides the opportunity for students to better appreciate the importance of sustainability in their everyday lives. Through the ALP, students sharpen their competencies in critical, adaptive and inventive thinking, and hone their problem-solving skills through linking what they have learnt in the core subjects of Physics, Design and Technology (D&T), and Mathematics to hands-on learning in the ALP.

Venn diagram of three overlapping circles: Aeronautics, Coding, and Engineering, with Sustainability at the center.

ACES Modules

All lower secondary students will undergo ALP lessons conducted during curriculum time. Through theory lessons and hands-on experiences, students will learn about the principles of flight, coding, engineering principles and design thinking. These lessons will be undergirded by the theme of Sustainability as students explore its importance through various projects and activities. Students will receive the Singapore Polytechnic Young Engineers Award (ALP) on completion of the ACES modules at the end of Sec 2.

Sustainability in D&T

Lower secondary students will also learn about sustainability as part of the D&T curriculum. Through the use of Design Thinking and application of engineering skills, our North Stars will be able to apply concepts of renewable energy and minimising material wastage in engaging projects. These projects include the designing and making of a motor operated toy car and a creative desktop stationery holder that holds both an indoor potted plant and a LED acrylic memo sheet. The students will also be making a portable solar charger to charge a set of rechargeable batteries to power these two projects.

A handmade toy car with yellow wheels reading "Healthy Planet Recycle Reuse Reduce" beside a small cardboard ramp.

Ten clear plastic containers on a wooden board, each holding small solar panels with handwritten name labels.

Teacher in lab coat guides student in safety goggles at a workbench in a classroom workshop.

A green robot-shaped device with a wooden top, small succulent plant, acrylic display, and LED lights on a red table.

ACES Co-Curricular Programme

Students have the opportunity to attend STEM-related Elective Modules and Advanced Elective Modules conducted by ITE/polytechnics and go on local and overseas learning journeys to STEM-related vocational institutions/industrial companies to explore possible career options in the various industries. Talented students can take part in STEM-related competitions such as the Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition jointly organised by the Singapore Science Centre and Defence Science Organisation and National Robotics Competition, developing problem-solving and inventive thinking skills through authentic, challenging hands-on competition tasks. The most talented and interested students can further develop their aptitude and interest through participation in these co-curricular activities (CCAs) - our Aeronautics Club, Robotics Club or Environmental Science Club. Students can look forward to many more exciting learning opportunities in STEM.

Students in grey uniforms handle white model airplanes in a classroom with desks, a whiteboard, and a Singapore flag.

Students test flying their foam gliders during ALP lesson

Students wearing masks stand in a line on a sports field, each preparing to throw a small wooden glider.

Students testing their balsa wood gliders made during the ALP Makers’ Day

Three masked students in a classroom inspect a foam model plane while one holds a remote controller.

Students preparing for the Singapore Amazing Flying Machines Competition