Serangoon Garden Secondary School Secondary 2 Level Signature Programme 4D3N Cultural Immersion to Penang, Malaysia 7 10 March 2018

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1 Serangoon Garden Secondary School Secondary 2 Level Signature Programme 4D3N Cultural Immersion to Penang, Malaysia 7 10 March 2018 Briefing by Mrs Elaine John & Mr Steven Wong 1

2 Theme and Objectives of the Trip Over-arching Theme Being Singaporean To realise the school vision of Critical Thinkers, Thoughtful Leaders. Objectives To develop in our students 21CC of global awareness and cross-cultural skills and sensitivities. To expose students to Asia and sensitise them to Singapore s place in the world. To deepen students commitment and rootedness to Singapore.

3 Participants Total - 55 Students - 48 Teachers 7 Tour Manager 1 Teachers Mrs Elaine John Mr Steven Wong Mr Mohd Imran Ms Li Kaiyuan Mr See Shi Yau Ms Lim Wan Qi Mdm Nazurah Ishak Tour Manager Mr Lin Jue Peng (JP)

4 Flight Details (page 1 of notes) Departure from Singapore to Penang 4

5 Flight Details (page 1 of notes) Return flight from Penang to Singapore 5

6 Flight Time from Singapore to Penang: 1 hr 25 mins

7 Itinerary Day 1 (pages 2-3) Day Time Activity 07 Mar 2018 (Group 1) (Group 2) Wednesday (Day 1) Singapore Penang Assemble at Changi Airport for group check-in Flight Departure to Penang International Airport Flight Arrival to Penang Lunch at local restaurant Embark on a historical learning journey Victoria Clock Tower Fort Cornwallis (Exterior) War Memorial City Hall and Town Hall Pass by House of Yeap Chor Ee Peranakan Museum Visit the Clan Jetties Dinner at local restaurant Back to hotel Check In hotel Debrief & Reflection End of Day Singapore Penang Assemble at Changi Airport for group check-in Flight Departure to Penang International Airport Flight Arrival to Penang Visit the Clan Jetties Dinner at local restaurant Back to hotel Check In hotel Debrief & Reflection End of Day 1

8 Itinerary Day 2 Day Time Activity 08 Mar Penang 2018 Thursday (Day 2) Breakfast at hotel Visit the Penang Hills via Tram Ride Visit to Tean Ean Local Products to purchase local goods Lunch at local restaurant Visit to Made in Penang Interactive Museum Visit to Glow in the Dark Museum Visit to Penang Art Trail Dinner at local restaurant Back to hotel End of Day 2

9 Itinerary Day 3 Day 09 Mar 2018 Friday (Day 3) Time Activity Penang Breakfast at hotel Proceed for Half-Day School Immersion Programme at Penang Chinese Girls High School Lunch at local restaurant Visit Batik Factory for hands on activities Batik Painting (Students will get to keep their handicrafts) Dinner at local restaurant Back to hotel End of Day 3

10 Itinerary Day 4 Day Time Activity 10 Mar 2018 Saturday (Day 4) (Group 1) Penang - Singapore Breakfast at hotel Check out of hotel Transfer to Penang International Airport Flight departure to Singapore Changi Airport Flight Arrival into Singapore (Group 2) Penang Singapore Breakfast at hotel Check out of hotel Embark on a historical learning journey o Victoria Clock Tower o Fort Cornwallis (Exterior) o War Memorial o City Hall and Town Hall o Pass by House of Yeap Chor Ee o St George s Church o Peranakan Museum Lunch at local restaurant Transfer to Penang International Airport Flight departure to Singapore Changi Airport Flight Arrival into Singapore

11 Accommodation Hotel Sentral Georgetown Address: No 12, Lorong Kinta, Georgetown Penang, Malaysia Tel: (60)

12 Travel Agency and Important Contact Numbers 1896 Travel AddressP: 12 New Industrial Rd, Singapore Travel Office Hotline SGS General Office or

13 Embassy Information High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in Malaysia 209 Jalan Tun Razak Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Telephone : Fax: singhc_kul@sgmfa.gov.sg

14 Travel Insurance Trip is covered by NTUC Travel Insurance Superior Plan (Basic + Option B) Includes: Up to $100,000 coverage for Personal Accident Unlimited Emergency Medical Evacuation Baggage / Travel Delay

15 Sickness Prior to the Trip Travel Insurance Besides MC, will also need Doctor s memo indicating UNFIT FOR TRAVEL and diagnosis letter After the Trip Within 7 days upon returning from the trip and to get the doctor to write a letter indicating sickness and treatment given. Pre-Existing illness not covered

16 TRAVEL INFORMATION

17 Weather in Penang, Malaysia Hot and humid throughout the year Expected temperature 25 C 31 C Possibility of rain Time in Penang, Malaysia Malaysia has no time difference with Singapore 17

18 Currency Malaysian Ringgit SG$1.00 = RM 2.97 (Approximate) Students are recommended to bring not more than RM 100. All expenses have been paid for.

19 Passport Minimum of 6 months validity from the date of departure Please remember to bring the passport on the day of departure International Students Valid Visa Bring student pass/ re-entry permit

20 Mobile Phones It is the students responsibility to take care of their own phones/ Switch off all data usage / data roaming plan Power banks must be hand-carried in your backpack. They MUST NOT be checked-in into your luggage. Switch off your Hand Phones during the flight and when the guide / teachers are speaking.

21 Check-in Baggage: 30 kg Baggage Allowance Hand Carry: 7 kg Liquids/Aerosols/Gels to be packed: In not more than 100ml bottles in Ziploc bags (maximum capacity 1 litre) No sharp objects allowed in hand carry bags Empty all water from water bottle (bottles can be filled at the boarding gate)

22 Prohibited Items

23 Prohibited Items

24 Luggage Write full name, address and home telephone number on the luggage tag Ensure that the luggage is securely locked. Don t store valuables in the luggage. Valuable documents and items should be carried in the hand luggage

25 Wear comfortable clothes

26 Wear comfortable shoes

27 T-Shirts To be worn during the school visit

28 Medical Checklist Please bring along medication that you commonly use for flu, stomach ache, fever, headache or motion sickness Any allergies? Bring your medication Currently on medication? If you are on medication, bring enough medicine to last you for the entire trip. The school is not allowed to administer any medication to students. Bring your own thermometer (for hygiene purpose) Bring N95 mask

29 Other Travel Tips Make a copy of the passport identification page this will facilitate the replacement if the passport is stolen or lost Leave a copy of the itinerary with your family for their reference Always carry a change of clothing and items for personal use in the event the flight is delayed for an extended period.

30 Refer to the Suggested Packing List (pages 4-5)

31 Travel Tips while in Penang Do not drink directly from the tap water! Dress modestly and appropriately when visiting local dwellings and religious sites. Beware of theft especially in crowded places. Always keep a look out for traffic.

32 Discipline and Conduct Students are to take instructions from their teachers at ALL times Punctuality must be observed for ALL activities Accidents, illnesses, injuries (however minor) MUST be reported to the teachers immediately Students MUST NOT travel or move about alone. They must move around in their groups. In the event that someone is missing, they are to inform the teachers IMMEDIATELY. Students must inform their teachers if they need to use the washroom. Prohibited items should NOT be brought back to Singapore

33 Discipline and Conduct Students should Not leave their luggage or bag unattended in public places Not wear expensive jewellery Not pull our large amounts of cash from their pocket as it would attract attention Carry their wallet in their trouser pocket Do not place it in the back pocket Obey the instructions of the teachers and tour guide Always ask when in doubt. They should never assume and act on their own initiative

34 Discipline and Conduct Students must never joke about hijacking or bombing at any place whether in Singapore or Penang or on board the plane. It is against the law and they can be prosecuted

35 Embarkation and Disembarkation Procedure EMBARKATION PROCEDURE Boarding pass will be given to you when you check-in your luggage. Keep it carefully together with your passport. Do not throw away the boarding pass/ On the air plane, students will sit in their assigned seats. There shall be no changing of seats Speak quietly and do not disturb the other passengers DISEMBARKATION PROCEDURE Upon landing, students will move orderly for immigration clearance After clearing immigration, students will proceed to the baggage-claim area Account for all pieces of luggage before moving out of the airport

36 Rules for the Hotel Room DO NOT: Consume anything inside the mini bar (small fridge). Remove any towels/ pillows and other items belonging of the hotel Run around and talk loudly and disturb other guests of the hotel.

37 Rules for the Hotel Room ALLOWED: Consume Complimentary labelled bottled water supplies. Use the bathroom shampoo/shower gel/ lotion provided. Boil (hot) water for consumption but be careful when doing it

38 Rules for the Hotel Rooms Students are NOT to exchange rooms. Students are NOT to leave their rooms and go into another room they are to be in their rooms every night by the time specified by the teachers Room checks will be done by the teachers

39 All students are an Ambassador of Singapore and Serangoon Garden Secondary School Be Punctual Behave Be Nice Be Obedient

40 1 CHERYL ANG JING YI S2-A1 2 KHOO KAI ISAAC S2-A1 3 PANG SI WEI S2-A1 4 CHUA TECK REN S2-A1 5 AARON CHIN WEN HAO S2-A1 6 ABDUL HILMI SYAUQI BIN ABDUL KHALID S2-A1 7 FIRZANA BTE HAIRUL ISHAM S2-A2 8 NUR KAYLA NATASHA BINTE AHMAD KAMAL S2-A2 9 NUR KHAIRIANI BINTE ZULKIFLIE S2-A2 10 NURINSYIRAH BINTE ZAINUDIN S2-A2 11 KARTHEKEYAN S/O RAMESH VEERAPAN S2-A2 Ms Lim Wan Qi Mdm Nazurah Teacher ICs of classes 29 JAYAKUMAR AKILESH S2-E4 30 CHIDAMBARAM NACHAL S2-E4 31 GOH ZHENG LE, SHERLYN S2-E4 32 LIM ANGIE S2-E4 33 NUR SYAFIQAH NATASHA BINTE JUHARI S2-E4 Mr Imran 34 TAN HUI XUAN S2-E4 35 WEE JEAN S2-E4 12 HANFA IQBAL HASHMI S2-E3 36 GIGGS TAN BOON SIONG S2-E4 13 LEE JIA XIN, BERLYNN S2-E3 37 NGOI WENG SING S2-E4 14 LIM XIU WEN S2-E3 15 LOH MUN YEE S2-E3 16 ADAM BIN SAFEE S2-E3 17 CHAN JINAN, NICHOLAS S2-E3 18 ELIJAH DIVIT TAN SELVERMUGAM S2-E3 Ms Li Kaiyuan 38 VAIBHAAV SWAMINATHAN S2-E4 39 ASHLEY CHOO S2-E4 40 CHONG XIN EN S2-E4 41 HRIYA KAUR S2-E4 19 LIM BING YI SCHUYLER S2-E3 20 LIM DAO JUN KENNY S2-E3 21 ERNEST KOH JUN BIN S2-E3 22 MAHESHWARAN S/O PUVANESHVARAN S2-E3 23 MUHAMAD AIQEL BIN MUHAMAD ALIMAN S2-E3 24 MUHAMMAD NAUFAL BIN ABDUL RAHIM S2-E3 25 RYAN LIM S2-E3 26 SEAH YONG XIN S2-E3 27 SOH JUN HAN S2-E3 28 TAN JIA DING S2-E3 Mr Steven Wong MARISHKA NABILAH BINTE ABIDEEN GARY 42 OSMANN S2-E4 43 PATRICIA ANANTA PRAJNA PARAMITA LIM S2-E4 44 TAN PEI TONG S2-E4 45 AHMAD ABDULLAH BIN ABDUL QUADIR S2-E4 46 MOHANDOSS DEPESHWARAN S2-E4 47 TOH KHENG SENG, JAYDEN S2-E4 48 ZHAO ZONGYUAN S2-E4 Mr See Shi Yau

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