Overseas Cultural Learning Journey 2019

To contribute to the development of students’ 21st Century Competencies in global awareness and cross-cultural skills

opportunity for students to analyse the different

perspectives through school immersion and

heritage tour

extension of History/SS curriculum

lead up to MOE-OBS (cohort bonding)

Objectives

Dates of Trip

Group A

Team 1: 2N1Team 2: 2E3, 2N2 (part)

Term 1 Week 19 Jan (Wed) – 11 Jan (Fri)

Group B

Team 1: 2E2Team 2: 2T1, 2N2 (part)

Term 1 Week 216 Jan (Wed) – 18 Jan (Fri)

Group C

Team 1: 2N3Team 2: 2E1

March school holiday18 March (Mon) – 20 March (Wed)

Overview of Programme

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

Team 1 • Assemble in School (0600)• Departure from Singapore (1000)• Lunch• Cultural Walk around UNESCO World

Heritage Site• Visit to Street of Harmony & Clan

Jetties• Dinner

• School Visit• Lunch• Heritage Tour to

Peranakan Mansion, Fort Cornwallis and Colonial Districts

• Dinner

• School Visit• Lunch• Departure from Penang (1500)• Estimated arrival in school

(1930)

Team 2 • Assembly in School (0900)• Departure from Singapore (1325)*• Cultural Walk around UNESCO World

Heritage Site• Dinner*Students should have heavy breakfast

• School Visit• Lunch• Visit to Street of Harmony &

Clan Jetties• Departure from Penang (1805)• Estimated arrival in school

(2130)

Accompanying Staff

Group A Group B Group C

Mr Toh, PrincipalMs Suba, HOD/CCE

Mr Sheik, Vice PrincipalMs Charmaine Lau, YH/LS

Mr Steven Ng, Vice PrincipalMdm Julianah, HOD/Humanities

Team 1 2N1Ms Peh Shi Yan, AYH/S2Mr Kelvin Goh, HOD/PEMrs Karen Yap, YH/US

2E2Ms Aiysh, FT/2E2Mr Mansoor, FT/2E2Mr Calvin Ong, HOD/Science

2N3Mdm Vanitha, FT/2N3 Mdm Mrs Goh, HOD/Mathematics Mr Lee Boon Leong, AYH/S3

Team 2 2E3, Ms Nuriah, FT/2E3Ms Nge Hui Peng, FT/2E3Mr Phua Tian Peng, HOD/Special Projects2N2Ms Mok Kaie See, FT/2N2Mr Ang Shi Da, SH/PartnershipMr Hong Chin Keat, AYH/S4

2T1Ms Tham Yi Hui, FT/2T1Ms Amizah, SH/MLMr Nigel Chong, HOD/SM2N2Ms Najla, FT/2N2Ms Connie Sue, HOD/ELMr Frankie Chua, SH/Innovation

2E1

Mdm Selvi, FT/2E1Ms Tay Yi Rong, FT/2E1 Mr Melvin Tan, SH/Science (LS)Ms Chin Hui Jing, SH/Special Needs

Attire

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

TopSchool PE Tee

Bottomtrack pants/jeans*

Small day bag

TopSec 2 Cohort Tee

BottomSchool shorts/skirts

FootwearSports shoes are allowed

Small day bag

TopSchool PE Tee

Bottomtrack pants/jeans*

FootwearSports shoes are allowed

Small day bag

*Note:Half or 3 quarter jeans (including bermudas), shorts and miniskirts are not allowed

Half-School Uniform

Attire – Day 2

Packing List (Luggage)

1 luggage (maximum 30 kg)

cloths

toiletries

extra pairs of shoes

other belongings

Packing List (Day Bag)

1 day bag (maximum 7 kg) – hand carry

writing materials & ipad personal belongings personal medication water bottle (need to be empty before boarding ) cap umbrella / ponchos light snack (e.g., sweet) working ODT portable charger and batteries

Packing List

All pieces of luggage will be checked in. No portable charger to be placed in the luggage.

Refer to the information sheet given it you.

Not allowed on boardSharp items (e.g., nail clippers)Liquid (>100 ml)portable charger and batteries

Snacks

Communication

• Daily updates with photos will be sent in the parents Google Hangouts.

• Students will be given some time after debrief session on Day 1 and Day 2 to contact parents.

Learning Materials

• Reflection Journal in iPad

Room Arrangement

• Rooms are differentiated by gender for different level.

• Room numbers of staff will be shared with all students for emergency contact.

• There will be at least one staff room at each level.

• No students are allowed to enter another student’s room.

• Boys are strictly NOT allowed to enter the girls’ rooms. Likewise, girls are NOT allowed to enter the boys’ rooms AT ALL TIMES.

Code of Conduct

Admirals are expected to observe and adhere strictly to the Code of Conduct at all times.

Students who disregard the Code of Conduct may not be allowed to participate in the activities.

Code of Conduct is articulated in the Student Handbook

Code of Conduct

1. Please follow the instructions given by teachers/tour guides at all times.

2. Always move with your buddy.

3. Seek permission from your teachers if you need to go to the washroom.

4. When your teacher raises her/his hand to gain your attention, please pay attention, keep quiet and raise your hand to show your readiness.

5. Purchases from shops in Malaysia are not allowed.

Code of Conduct - Mobile Devices

1. The Code of Conduct for use of mobile devices applies to all technologies used by students. Mobile devices refers to mobile phones, tablets, laptops and smart watches.

2. Use of mobile devices are not allowed throughout the trip, unless you are told to do so. Your mobile device will be confiscated if you are found using it.

3. You hold the full responsibility for the safety of your mobile device.4. Make sure you have switched off the data roaming.

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Administrative Reminders

Administrative Reminders

Passport Submission

Group A and B: submitted on 4 Jan 2019 (except daily commuters)

Group C: submit on 11 March 2019 (except daily commuters)

Emergency Contact

Call our general office at 6365 1733 (during office hours) or <<+65 92336403 >> (after office hours)

What happens if you are late on Day 1?

What happens if you do not have a working ODT with you on Day 1?

• You will not be able to join the trip

• You will join the Learning in-lieu programme in school

• You will not be able to refund the cost from the insurance

Reminder

Reminder

• What happens if you are not feeling well on Day 1?

• You will not be joining the trip.

• Please see a doctor, and an MC for the duration of the trip.

MC: Unfit to travel for the trip from <date>

• If you do not have a MC, you will not be able to claim insurance. You will have to pay the full cost.