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Chua Chu Kang Secondary School

Home Based Learning (HBL) Guide

Read this guide to understand how HBL works for Secondary 1 to 5 students in 2026, including schedules, submission deadlines, and what happens if assignments are not submitted on time.

Last updated 27 July 2026

Home-Based Learning (HBL) Guide for Students (S1–S5) – 2026

This guide provides important information on Home-Based Learning (HBL) for all Secondary 1 to Secondary 5 students in 2026. Please read it carefully to understand expectations, schedules, submission requirements, and support channels.

 1. HBL Dates

HBL Dates (By Term)

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

1.      Friday, 9 January

1.      Thursday, 2 April*

1.      Tuesday, 14 July

2.      Thursday, 22 January

2.      Thursday, 16 April

2.      Wednesday, 15 July

3.      Wednesday, 4 February

3.      Monday, 27 April

3.      Thursday, 16 July

4.      Monday, 2 March

4.      Wednesday, 13 May

4.      Friday, 31 July

* The HBL day on 2 April will follow an Even Tuesday timetable.

2. Structure of Home-Based Learning

HBL consists of two components:

Structure of Home-Based Learning components

Activity

Curriculum-Based Learning

Student-Initiated Learning*

Duration

Approximately 1 hour for each subject.

Sufficient time following the completion of curriculum-based learning to ensure adequate learning takes place, e.g. 1 hour or more.

Schedule

  • Refer to time table posted in class board & school website

  • Note: The HBL timetable may not exactly mirror your usual school timetable. Do not assume. Always check the HBL timetable carefully.

Location

HBL and SIL activities designed for completion at home or in school**

*Students who have difficulties with home Wi-Fi connectivity can request to attend HBL in school.

** Sec 1 students will commence SIL from Term 2

3. General Flow of an HBL Day

Before 8.00 a.m.

  • Wake up early and prepare for the day

  • Have your breakfast

8.00 a.m. – 8.30 a.m.

Refer to the HBL timetable

  • Check against the Digital Homework Board in Google Classroom

  • Organise your study space and prepare lesson materials

After 8.30 a.m.

  • Begin self-directed learning according to your timetable 

4. Assignment Submission & Expectations

Submission Deadlines

  • All HBL assignments must be submitted by 3.30 p.m. on the HBL day

  • Secondary 1 (Term 1 only):

    • Submission deadline is 3.30 p.m. on the following school day 

Monitoring & Consequences

Submission of HBL assignments is closely monitored.
Failure to submit assignments may result in:

  • Detention, based on the number of assignments not submitted

  • Mandatory attendance of all remaining HBL sessions in school

  • Stoppage of privileges, such as awards or celebrations

5. Important SLS (Student Learning Space) Information

For an SLS assignment to be recorded as complete, students must ensure that:

  • You click “Mark Activity as Complete” (see below image)

A math question showing a student's work solving x(x+1)=6, with an arrow pointing to a "Mark Activity as Complete" button.

  • You interact with and complete every activity (e.g. watch all videos)

  • Skipping activities will result in the assignment not being recorded

  • An assignment is only considered completed when the status shows “COMPLETE”

Module completion screen showing "Complete" status, marked 16 Jan 2026, with 2 of 2 activities done.

  • Assignment deadlines are set at 3.30 p.m.

  • Any overdue submission in SLS or Google Classroom will be flagged as non-submission

    • 📌 Tip:
      Take a screenshot of the completed module page for your own reference.