One People, One Nation · 1965–Present
The National Pledge
The meaning behind the words written by S. Rajaratnam in 1966.
Key Questions
- 1Who wrote the National Pledge?
- 2What are the key promises we make in the Pledge?
- 3Why do we recite the Pledge with our right fist over our heart?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: National Identity - P5
Level: Primary 5
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: One People, One Nation
Period: 1965–Present
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