Personal Learning Device (PLD)
Find out about Peicai Secondary School's Personal Learning Device programme and what parents of 2026 Secondary One students need to do before 9 January 2026.
Introduction
MOE launched the National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP) in March 2020 for all schools to help students strengthen their digital literacy.
One of the components of the NDLP is the introduction of the Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP) for all secondary school students, whereby every secondary school student will own a school-prescribed Personal Learning Device (PLD).
PLDs in Teaching and Learning
Personal Learning Devices (PLDs) have tremendous potential to transform the learning environment as it enables teachers and students to harness technology for greater effectiveness in teaching and learning. The use of the PLDs for teaching and learning will also support the development of digital literacies in our students as well as develop them as future ready self-directed and collaborative learners.
Choice of PLD in Peicai Secondary School
The school is using the Apple iPad (A16) 11” (128 GB) as its choice for the PLD for all students. The device bundle includes a 4-year AppleCare+ warranty, 4-year insurance, an Apple Pencil (USB-C), and a Logitech keyboard with cover.
Please note that parents/guardians do not have the option to select a different PLD or accessory for school purchase. All students are required to purchase the same device bundle at PCSS, as per MOE guidelines.
Important Actions for Parents of Students in Secondary One in 2026
A virtual Microsoft Teams briefing for parents about Secondary One PLD Rollout will be held on 3 January 2026 (Sat), 9:30 am to 11:00 am To attend, please register at this link (https://go.gov.sg/pcss26s1pldr (opens in new tab) or scan QR code below). Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom meeting link details.
By 5 January 2026 (Mon), parents would receive a letter about the purchase of PLDs from the school via Parents’ Gateway (PG) or hardcopy through the Form Teachers (for parents not yet onboard PG).
Upon receiving the letter, which will include all the relevant details please indicate your intent to purchase the PLD bundle or otherwise by completing an online form (link details will be given in the letter) latest by 9 January 2026 (Fri). Late submission may result in your child/ward receiving the PLD only at a much later date. An intention not to purchase will still need to be submitted.
Should you have further queries on the purchase of PLD, you can contact Ms. Lee Li Juan (Head of Department, Information and Communications Technology) at lee_li_juan@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab).