Evergreen Primary School 2D1N Overseas Learning Journey to Malacca, Malaysia 24 25 October 2018 PARENT S HANDBOOK 1
DEPARTURE TIMES Below are your departure schedule and some important points to take note DATE / DAY FROM TO ETD ETA 24 OCT 2018 (Wed) School Malacca 0630hrs 1200hrs 25 OCT 2018 (Thu) Malacca School 1400hrs 1800hrs DEPARTURE VENUE: SCHOOL : Evergreen Primary School REPORTING TIME: 0600hrs TOUR MANAGER: Ms Donna Tan TOUR GUIDE: Mr Jit & Ms Sophia SCHOOL CONTACT Contact School number : +65-6368 7705 (During office hour) After School hours (Emergency only): +60 17 4759683 LOCAL AGENT: GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PTE. LTD. 195 Pearl's Hill Terrace #01-20 S 168976 Tel: (+65) 67771067 HIGH COMMISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR **In case of emergency, please contact the below: Important : High Commission of the Republic of Singapore Address : 209, Jalan Melaka Raya 2. Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia Contact Number : +60 3 2161 6277, +60 3 2161 6404, +60 3 21616506 MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (MFA) SINGAPORE Tel: 1800-476-8870 (toll-free call from Singapore) Tel: +65 6379 8000 (call from overseas) ISOS HOTLINE: Tel: +65 6338 0010 HOTEL CONTACT Hotel : Ibis Hotel Melaka Address : 249, Jalan Bendahara, Kampung Bukit China, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia Contact Number: +60 6-222 8888 2
Personal belonging Safety SAFETY REMINDERS Be punctual for all activities Listen carefully to all instructions Listen to your teachers at all times Be polite at all times Keep track of your buddy constantly. Inform the teachers when your buddy is delayed/ in the washroom. ALWAYS let your teacher know whenever you are going somewhere. Conduct frequent checks on your belongings. DO NOT leave things behind in restaurants or anywhere else. Always stay close to your group members and teachers Take care of your own belongings Observe personal hygiene and safety Bus Safety DO NOT walk/ change seats unnecessarily on the bus. This is for your own safety Fasten Seat Belt! Bring a book to read while you are on the bus. Medical Safety Report ill health (no matter what degree) immediately to your form teacher. Inform your teacher if you have, food allergy or on special diet Teachers will not administer medication. Teachers will only supervise the children taking the medication Food and Beverage Safety Drink bottled or boiled water regularly. Carry a water bottle at all times to keep you hydrated. DO NOT drink directly from the tap! Tap water is NOT drinkable in Malaysia Do not eat anything if you are unsure, especially those with allergic reactions to certain food. Check with your teachers first. Observe table manners. Finish all food on the table. Take only what you can finish. You are advised to drink only mineral water supplied in the bus. DO NOT buy anything from roadside stalls DO NOT buy anything when getting up and down the coach Students who are allergic to any food is to check and not consume the food Room Safety Remember to take your room key/card when you leave Do not change rooms Do not bring dangerous and illegal items eg, cigarettes, lighters, penknives, explosives Do not bring valuables (if you do, it will be your responsibility and at your own risk) Do not leave the hotel on your own Do not leave rubbish behind Keep noise at a minimum. Do not talk loudly or yell across the rooms. Do not run along the hotel shouting or yelling. Respect public and hotel property - keep premises clean and tidy. Do not take anything which is not yours as a souvenir! DO NOT order room service. Do not use any of the chargeable items in your room. Do not leave your hotel rooms after lights out. No loitering at the hotel lobby or visiting the other areas such as the bar, swimming pool, etc. within the hotel & outside the hotel. 3
Melaka UNESCO World Heritage Site Historical / Heritage Sites (eastern bank of the Melaka River) Museums Jonker Street & Chinatown (western bank of the Melaka River) 4
Where are Ibis Hotel Melaka Address: 249, Jalan Bendahara, Kampung Bukit China, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia Tel: +606-289-8555 Nearest Medical Centre: MAHKOTA MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL Address: 3, Jalan Merdeka Mahkota Melaka, Taman Costa Mahkota 7500 Melaka Malaysia Phone: +606-285 2999 5
2 Days 1 Night Overseas Learning Journey to Malacca, Malaysia D01 Singapore / Malacca (B/L/D) 0600hrs Assemble at the Evergreen Primary School 0630hrs Proceed for Malacca via 2 nd Link. 0800hrs Upon clearance at 2 nd Link, meet up our friendly Malaysian tour guide, continue the journey. Breakfast bread & milo provided on board. 1200hrs Lunch @ local restaurant 1300hrs Proceed for Heritage tour, * The Stadthuys * Christ Church * St Paul s Church * A Famosa * Jonker Street * Harmony Street (Incl visit to Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Sri Poyyathavinayagar Moorthi Temple and Kampung Kling Mosque) 1630hrs Visit Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum 1800hrs Buffet Dinner @ Hotel 1900hrs Transfer to hotel for check-in 1930hrs Night debrief 2200hrs Lights off D02 Malacca - Singapore (B/L) 0730hrs Breakfast 0830hrs Check-out and proceed to Kampung Parit Penghulu. 0910hrs Arrive, proceed for Kampung activities, Students will be divided into few groups for the following activities: * Basket Weaving * Top spinning * Ketupat Weaving * Ondeh ondeh hands-on * Paddy field * Visit the Malacca House * Rubber tapping demonstration 1230hrs Lunch @ Kampung 1400hrs Depart for Singapore 1800hrs Estimated arrive Singapore **itinerary subjected to changes due to unforeseen circumstance** 6
Packing List Visa for entry to Malaysia (applicable for some non-citizens only) PR re-entry permit, student pass and IC/any pass e.g. dependent pass Toiletries: Toothbrush and toothpaste Shampoo and soap Comb Facial cleanser (if necessary) Sanitary pads (applicable for girls) Face towel/facial tissue/ anti-bacterial hand wipes or sanitizer Clothing: 1 set school T-shirt & long pants (for school visit on 2 nd day) 2 sets of T-shirts/personal clothing (no offensive prints, with sleeves) 2 pairs of long pants/jeans/track pants (no shorts allowed) 1 Jacket/windbreaker/sweater 1 sets of pyjamas 2 sets of undergarments Cap Footwear: Extra pair of sports/school shoes (covered shoes for outdoor use) One pair of slippers/sandals (for use in the hotels only) 1 pairs of socks Stationery: Padlock with keys (suitable for luggage bag) Pen/pencil/notebook Hand-carry small bag (to carry water bottle and daily essentials) Medication: (Medicine that can be administered on their own) Medicated oil Plaster/band aid Insect repellent (e.g. Mopiko, anti-mosquito patches) Other medication for personal need prescribed by own doctor (e.g. inhaler for asthma, Panadol for fever, charcoal tablets for diarrhea, lozenges for sore throat, travel sickness pills) Doctor s letter (if necessary) (Please pack medication in a pouch or ziploc bag and label with your name) Others: Thermometer Plastic bags to put dirty clothes, socks and shoes Raincoat or foldable umbrella Cash (Ringgit Malaysia) not more than MYR $100 Spare pair of spectacles (if applicable) Please label all your belongings. **Do Not Bring - PSP, laptop, jewellery - Toys (playing cards, duel master cards, soccer ball, etc.) - Dangerous items (lighter, pen knife, etc.) 15 7
NTUC Travel insurance Summary of benefits Personal accident and medical expenses benefits Maximum benefit (S$) per insured person per trip Superior Plan Section 1 Personal Accident 100,000 Section 2 Medical expenses overseas Treatment by a Chinese medicine practitioner or a chiropractor Section 3 Medical expenses upon return Treatment by a Chinese medicine practitioner or a chiropractor Section 4 Emergency medical evacuation Unlimited Section 5 Sending the insured person Unlimited Home 100,000 750 per injury/sickness 15,000 750 per injury/sickness Optional Benefit Section 6 Extension of Stay Option B: 5,000 Section 7 Compassionate Visit Option B: 3,000 Section 8 Hospital Visitation Option B: 3,000 Section 9a Section 9b Section 10 Section 11 Cancelling the insured person s trip Shortening the insured person s trip Loss or damage of baggage and personal belongings Losing travel documents and money including credit card fraud Option B: 3,000 Option B: 3,000 Option B: 1,000 Sub-limit for golfing equipment and laptop: 1,000 Sub-limit for other items: 500 for each item, set or pair Option B: 1,000 Sub-limit for money: 300 Section 12 Baggage delay Option B: 1,000 200 for every six hours of delay Section 13 Missed connections and Option B: 200 overbooked flight Section 14 Flight delay Option B: 1,000 100 for every six hours of delay Section 15 Flight diversion or deviation Option B: 1,000 100 for every six hours of delay Section 16 Kidnap and hostage Option B: 3,000 200 for every 24 hours Section 17 Emergency phone charges Option B: 100 Sub-limit for prepaid phone card: $10 Section 18 Personal liability Option B: 500,000 Section 19 Competitive Sports Coverage Up to maximum benefit for Section 1 to Section 18 8