Brooksian Core Values (BCV) Award and Edusave Character Award (ECHA)

Brooksian Core Value (BCV) Award

Brooksian Core Values (BCV) Award and Edusave Character Award (ECHA)

The Brooksian Core Values (BCV) Award aims to recognise Brooksians with exemplary behaviour and who demonstrate, on a consistent basis, our G.I.F.T.E.D. values.
The nominees of this school-based character award will be used for the Edusave Character Award (ECHA), which is a national award. ECHA aims to broaden the definition of success and excellence to affirm and recognise students who demonstrate values, civic responsibility, and resilience.

Eligibility Criteria for Brooksian Core Value Award

(a) Students must, on a consistent basis, demonstrate good character and values, and

(b) Students must have obtained a Conduct Grade of at least a ‘Very Good’ in Semester 1

Edusave Character Award (ECHA)

The Edusave Character Award (ECHA) was introduced in 2012 to enable schools to recognise students who demonstrate exemplary character and outstanding personal qualities through their behaviour and actions.

Eligibility Criteria for ECHA

(a) Students must be Singaporeans and
(b) Students must, on a consistent basis, demonstrate good character and values.  In particular, students may be identified for demonstrating the following types of qualities:

(i) School values. Graciousness, Integrity, Fortitude, Teamwork, Empathy, Discipline
(ii) A high level of civic responsibility.  These would be students who are concerned about issues in the community or issues faced by others, initiating action to address these issues to improve the lives of others, and being committed to make a positive difference
(iii) Qualities associated with resilience. These would be students who have persevered despite facing difficult circumstances and managed to overcome the odds

The ECHA maximum quota for each school will be capped at 2% of the enrolment of Singaporean students. This is approximately 20 awardees for the ECHA for Northbrooks Secondary School.

Award Quantum: $500 per Awardee

Nomination

The nomination period starts from 27 July 2026 to 7 August 2026. Students can be nominated by staff, parents, and alumni using the prescribed nomination form Northbrooks ECHA/BCV Nomination 2026

Shortlisting and Selection
Nominations will be shortlisted by a panel comprising school staff representatives, led by Key Personnel.

Endorsement
The endorsement of the awardees will be conducted by a panel comprising the school leaders and other key stakeholders.
The selected candidates will be informed by the school.