St Hilda's Primary School Edusave Character Award (ECHA) 2026
Find out how to nominate a deserving student for ECHA, which recognises pupils who show exemplary character and inspire others.
The Edusave Character Award (ECHA) aims to recognise students who demonstrate exemplary character and outstanding personal qualities through their behaviour and actions; and who can be role models to inspire others. The award supports the school's continuing efforts in nurturing students of good values and character, who are active contributors and concerned citizens.
Quota of Awards
The ECHA maximum quota will be capped at 2% of the total enrolment of Singaporean students in the school.
The ECHA is open to students from all levels.
Eligibility Criteria
All nominees for the ECHA must fulfill the following criteria:
1. Is a Singapore citizen
2. Demonstrates good character and values in a consistent manner:
(a) Demonstrated a high level of civic responsibility: Students must have demonstrated concerns about issues related to their community or issues faced by others. They could have initiated simple action or played an active role in addressing these issues and demonstrate commitment to making a difference;
and/or
(b)Resilience: Students who have persevered despite facing challenging circumstances (e.g. financial problems, health issues, family issues, peer pressure) and have managed to overcome the odds and still strive to do their best in both academic and non-academic domains. (under school value)
(c) Qualities associated with our 2 of our school values
You are encouraged to give specific examples of how the nominee has demonstrated values consistently, and the impact of his/her actions for the current year 2026.
Selection Process
The selection process will constitute the following stages:
Nomination: Students will be nominated from at least two groups of stakeholders with direct interactions with students. (i.e., students, school staff and parents)
All nominations will be kept confidential and the selection process will start only upon the close of the nomination stage.
Shortlisting: A structured process is instituted to shortlist students from the pool of nominees. The shortlisting of nominees will be conducted by the school.
Endorsement: The validation and endorsement of the ECHA awardees will be conducted by a panel chaired by either the Principal or Vice-Principal and is independent of the shortlisting panel.
The nomination must be duly completed and submitted by Monday, 14 September 2026 (5pm). Nominations made after the deadline will NOT be accepted.