Ever seen those sirens being tested and wondered what they mean? Or spotted posters about Total Defence and felt curious? For young children, these things can be a little confusing. Total Defence Day is a really important day for Singapore. It’s about how everyone works together to keep our country safe and strong. We can all play a part, even little ones!

All the seven NurtureStars preschool centres located in SAFRA clubs around Singapore participated in this year’s Total Defence Day to raise awareness among its children on the importance of being prepared.

The SAFRA clubs organized a series of activities from 15 to 28 Feb 2025 to commemorate the campaign. The theme was “Are you ready for disruptions?” to remind everyone that they have a part to play!

In class, teachers shared with our children on different scenarios aligned to a potential crisis. They also shared stories on how Singaporeans had overcome crises in the past.

All the children at every centre, guided by the teachers, joined in an evacuation drill at their respective SAFRA club premises.

They participated in a water and electricity interruption simulation exercise and observed a firefighting demonstration. Some of the older children even had hands-on experience using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire.

What a way to start them young and instill a sense of readiness for the defense of the country!