Racial Harmony Day 2024

Explore how IPS marked Racial Harmony Day through traditional games, crafts, and lessons that deepened students' understanding of Singapore's rich cultural diversity.

Last updated on 14 September 2026

Commemoration of Racial Harmony Day @IPS

Racial Harmony Day is a significant occasion for celebrating our diverse cultural heritage and promoting mutual understanding and respect among students. This year, our school organised a series of activities designed to engage students meaningfully, emphasising the importance of harmony and unity. Here’s a look at the exciting events that took place during the two-week commemoration:

Assembly Programme

The commemoration began with an Assembly Programme, setting the tone for Racial Harmony Day. The programme served as a reminder of the events in 1964, which led to many casualties due to two communal riots. Various RHD activities were also introduced during the assembly to raise awareness and encourage students' participation in the planned activities.

Four children in cultural outfits pose with peace signs in front of a wall covered in hundreds of painted rocks.

Recess Activities: Traditional Games and Craft Making

Recess was a highlight for many students as they got to participate in traditional games that showcased our school's cultural diversity. Games like Five Stones, Chapteh, and Top Spinning were a big hit. Additionally, craft stations were set up for activities such as ketupat weaving, calligraphy, oil lamp paper making, and creating Easter bookmarks. These stations, manned by enthusiastic parent volunteers and teachers, were spread around the school courtyard. Students loved learning and engaging in these traditional crafts and games with their peers.

Three school children in white and navy uniforms playing with a shuttlecock indoors near a colorful wall.

A man holding a brush demonstrates calligraphy to a young girl standing beside a table with pink paper.

Children in white and orange uniforms do a ketupat weaving craft activity at a table guided by two adult women.

Primary 3 Math: Financial Literacy Programme

Our Primary 3 Maths teachers integrated the Racial Harmony Day theme into their Financial Literacy Programme by conducting a Budget Planning activity for the students. This activity reinforced mathematical concepts while also highlighting the importance of careful planning and resource management in organising cultural events.

Social Studies (SS) and Form Teacher (FT) Lessons

Throughout the two weeks, Social Studies and Form Teachers conducted lessons on various topics, including the celebration of festivals by different ethnic groups, traditional games, and weddings from various cultures. These lessons aimed to deepen students’ understanding of cultural diversity and emphasise the importance of harmonious coexistence.

Three children sit at colorful classroom tables working on a craft activity with scissors and decorated paper.

Racial Harmony Day was a memorable and educational experience for everyone involved. The assembly programme, recess activities, and various lessons conducted have played a crucial role in fostering unity, understanding, and respect among students. Through these activities, we highlighted the significance of racial harmony and equipped our students with the knowledge and skills to promote inclusiveness in their daily lives.

Three colorful hand-drawn posters with festive designs hanging on a string indoors.