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Northland Secondary School

Socio–Emotional Learning

Discover the socio-emotional competencies Northland Secondary nurtures in every student, from self-awareness to responsible decision-making, and the support programmes available for those who need extra help.

Last updated 4 September 2026

In Northland Secondary, we aim to groom Responsible, Resolute and Respectful Northstars with positive attitudes and good behaviours. To do so, we seek to develop the following Socio-Emotional competencies in each and every student through their years with us:

Socio-emotional competencies and descriptors for Northland Secondary students

SELF-AWARENESS
Recognises how one's emotions and thoughts affect their behavior
Recognises his/her strengths and weaknesse
Has confidence & positive self-worth
Accepts constructive feedback from others

SELF-MANAGEMENT
Exercises self-contron & self-discipline
Is motivated to set and work resolutely towards personal goal
Learns from personal experiences and constructive feedback
Manages stress and overcomes setbacks/challenges

SOCIAL AWARENESS
Considers the views and feelings of others
Accepts others for who they are (gender, race, religion & culture)
Takes care of his/her surroundings

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Communicates respectfully
Works cooperatively in teams
Maintains friendships through mutual respect & care
Resolves conflicts effectively         

RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING
Identifies the problem in a situation or an issue
Thinks of ways to work through a situation
Evaluates options (ethically and morally) and acts on appropriate decisions
Takes responsibility for his/her actions and reflects on the impact of his/her decisions

Time Out Programme
We recognise formal education as a choice route to the future for our students. Thus, we run the Time Out Programme to provide additional support to students facing difficulties with schooling. IN Northland Secondary School, two variants are run:

  1. GLOW, to support students with entrenched difficulties in terms of school-readiness

  2. SHINE, to enhance student attitudes and behaviours towards schooling.