DELIA MEMORIAL SCHOOL (BROADWAY)

Singapore Study Tour

2nd July 2019 – 5th July 2019

Study Booklet

Name: ________________

Class: ___________(____)

Group: ________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FLIGHT INFORMATION 3

PROGRAM INFORMATION 5

ITINERARY 8

DOS AND DON’TS: 9

“MUST” CHECK LIST: 11

“OPTIONAL” CHECKLIST: 11

GROUP LIST 12

TEACHER’S ROOMS and GROUPS 14

SITE INTRODUCTION: 15

MAPS OF SINGAPORE: 16

STUDY PACK: PRE-EXCURSION ACTIVITIES 20

STUDY DIARY: TUESDAY, 2ND JULY 22

STUDY DIARY: WEDNESDAY, 3RD JULY 24

STUDY DIARY: THURSDAY, 4TH JULY 26

STUDY DIARY: FRIDAY, 5TH JULY 28

EXCURSION REFLECTION 31

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FLIGHT INFORMATION

Departure information (leaving Hong Kong):

Date: 2nd July 2019 (Tuesday)

Meeting Point: HK Airport Terminal 1 (Aisle F)

Meeting Time: 6:30 a.m.

Flight No: SQ857

Airline: Singapore Airlines

Departure Time: 09:05 a.m.

Arrival Time: 13:00 p.m.

Return Information (leaving Singapore):

Date: 5th July 2019 (Friday)

Flight No: SQ872

Airline: Singapore Airlines

Departure Time: 14:30 p.m.

Arrival Time: 18:40 p.m.

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Airport Express From City to Airport

Departing from Hong Kong Station

5:50 6:00 6:10 6:22 6:31 6:40 6:50 7:00 7:10 7:20 7:30

Departing from Kowloon Station

5:53 6:03 6:13 6:25 6:34 6:43 6:53 7:03 7:13 7:23 7:33

Departing from Tsing Yi Station

6:00 6:11 6:21 6:33 6:42 6:51 7:01 7:11 7:21 7:31 7:41

"N" Routes - Overnight Bus Services to Airport

Routes Origin Operating Hours Fare (HK$)

Service Provider

Remarks

N11 Central (Macao Ferry) 00:20 - 04:50 31 Citybus

N21 Tsim Sha Tsui (Star Ferry) 01:30 - 05:10 23 Citybus

N21A Tsim Sha Tsui (Star Ferry) 00:10 - 01:10 23 Citybus

N23 Tsz Wan Shan (North) 03:35 / 04:35 / 05:05 *

23 Citybus *3 departures daily

N26 Yau Tong 04:30 / 05:00 / 05:25 *

23 Citybus *3 departures daily

N29 Tseung Kwan O (Hong Sing Garden)

03:50 / 04:20 / 04:50 *

24 Citybus *3 departures daily

N30 Yuen Long (East) 04:00* 28 Long Win *1 departure daily

N30P Hung Kiu 04:00 / 04:55 28 Long Win *2 departures daily

N30S Yuen Long (East) 03:20 / 04:20* 28 Long Win *2 departures daily

N31 Tsuen Wan (Discovery Park)

00:30 - 05:00 21.6 Long Win

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N35 Mui Wo 03:15 / 04:20 * 21 (Mon - Sat) /32 (Sun & PHs)

New Lantao *2 departures daily

N42 Ma On Shan (Yiu On) 03:50 / 04:50 * 27 Long Win *2 departures daily

N42A Fanling (Luen Wo Hui) 04:00 * 30.1 Long Win *1 departure daily

N42P Sheung Shui Station 04:15* 30.1 Long Win *1 departure daily

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Weather:

1. This time of year in Singapore is hot and wet, ranging from 26 – 33 degrees Celsius 2. You may check the weather forecast here: www.weather.gov.sg

Reminders in Singapore:

1. Littering is subjected to a S$1,000 fine. 2. In Singapore, jaywalking mainly refers to crossing the street in non-designated areas. Make sure

you look for marked pedestrian lanes before crossing the street. 3. Singapore are tough on graffiti vandalism and still cane people who carry it out, even if they are

foreign visitors 4. Importation and possession of chewing gum are prohibited by law. The punishment for

smuggling gum into the country is a year in jail and a US$5,500 fine. 5. Alcohol cannot be consumed in public places between 10:30 pm and 7am every day, and take-

away alcohol can only be sold up till 10:30 pm. 6. Failure to flush the toilet after use can result in a S$75 fine. 7. Take off your shoes when entering a house, temple or mosque. 8. Do not eat, shake others’ hands or offer anything with your left hand. 9. It is proper to address someone using the title of Mr., Mrs. or Miss. Do not use first names unless

you are invited to. 10. Laws in Singapore are severe even to travellers; worst cases can lead to execution. 11. The standard electrical voltage in Singapore is the same as in Hong Kong (220 volts).

Packing your luggage:

1. 1 x luggage (MAX weight= 20kg) 2. 1 x carry-on luggage (can be brought onto the plane)

a) MAX weight = 7kg b) The sum of the height, depth and width must not exceed 115cm (56 x 26 x 23cm) c) STRICT RESTRICTIONS on liquid brought onto plane is imposed, passengers MUST

NOT bring on board: ▪ drinks (including water, soup, jams); ▪ ready-to-eat foods, foods with sauces; ▪ creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, cosmetics (mascara, lip gloss, lip balm, etc); ▪ sprays and pressurised containers (foam and deodorants); ▪ pastes, including toothpastes; ▪ gels (hair and shower gel)

d) If you must bring liquid on board, you must put them in containers that is not any larger than 100ml and placed in a clear re-sealable plastic bag with maximum capacity of 1 litre.

More information can be read here: (https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/contact-us/faq.page#content6)

3. Other items are NOT allowed on planes, such as: a) Sharp Objects, eg: cutters, knives, scissors b) Sporting Goods, eg: sticks, arrows, cricket bats c) Guns & Firearms, including toy guns d) Tools, eg: screwdrivers, nail clippers e) Explosive & Flammable Materials, Disabling Chemicals & Other Dangerous Items, eg:

matches, liquids (paints & adhesive) , gels and aerosols (hair sprays)

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f) For the most up-to-date information, visit http://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/travel-information/baggage-restrictions/

4. DO NOT pack your passport or HKID / Li-Battery / Powerbank into your check-in luggage.

ALWAYS carry the documents with you.

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ITINERARY

Day 1:

Hong Kong ✈ Singapore → Gardens by the Bay (Including Flower & Cloud

Dome) → Marina Barrage → Night Safari

Meal: Breakfast: Self-pay.

Lunch on the plane.

Dinner: Self-pay

Accommodation: Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Katong Address: 88 East Coast Road, Singapore https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/singapore/sinka/hoteldetail

Day 2:

Vertical Farm (Sky Greens) → Singapore City Gallery → City tour (China Town,

Koon Seng Road, Joo Chiat Road, Lau Pa Sat)

Meal: Breakfast in Hotel.

Lunch and Dinner: Self-pay

Accommodation: Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Katong

Day 3:

Universal Studios (Whole day)

Meal: Breakfast in Hotel.

Lunch and Dinner: Self-pay

Accommodation: Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Katong

Day 4:

City tour (Merlion Park etc..) The NEWater Visitor Centre → Singapore Changi

Airport ✈ Hong Kong

Meals: Breakfast in Hotel.

Lunch: Self-pay.

Dinner on the plane

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DOS AND DON’TS:

General Rules

✔ Follow the local laws (especially about chewing gum!).

✔ Be polite and respectful to everyone, especially when others are talking or when attending

assemblies.

✔ Be responsible and clean; dress decently, you represent the school and your culture!

✔ Be punctual to all activities.

✔ Clothing should be smart-casual and comfortable for a warm and humid climate.

✔ Stay with the group at all times.

✔ Safety is the most important thing when travelling.

✔ Be active in learning and understanding the local culture.

✔ Pay attention to the emergency numbers.

✔ Keep the most important items—money and passport—with you at all times.

✔ Your belongings are your own responsibility; keep a close eye on them at all times.

✔ Put name tags on your belongings.

✔ Behave according to the local norms; DO NOT vandalize places, instigate conflicts with the

locals, break rules, or be too excited in public places.

✔ Take photos, videos or make records of the things you see.

✔ Be familiarized with the itinerary.

Do not bring any NDS, PSP, Switch or video game device.

If you damage anything, you will be responsible for paying for the damages.

You must not leave the team without permission

Do not wear slippers or sandals in public area.

On the plane

✔ Go to your assigned seat as your boarding pass indicates.

✔ Fasten your seatbelts and stay in your own seats, avoid walking around unnecessarily.

✔ Keep a close eye on your personal belongings, especially your money and passport.

✔ Take the motion sickness pills before boarding if necessary.

✔ Switch off your mobile phone before boarding.

✔ To ensure the safety of the flight, do not use your mobile phone.

✔ Be considerate and inform the passenger behind you when you lower your seat.

✔ Keep the noise level decently quiet and avoid causing disruption to others.

✔ Pay attention to the safety instructions.

✔ Keep calm and obey the cabin crew’s instructions when there is an emergency on the plane.

Cigarettes and alcohol are forbidden on the plane.

Hand luggage should not be put on the aisle or under your seat. Put the luggage under the seat

in front of you or in the overhead bin.

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On the tourist bus

✔ Stay in your own seat; don’t stand up and walk.

✔ Fasten the seat belt at all times.

✔ Pay attention and show respect to the tourist guide (avoid listening to music while the guide is

talking).

✔ Remember the vehicle number of the bus.

✔ Keep the bus clean; throw out your own rubbish.

Avoid eating or drinking on the bus.

Groups

✔ Respect the group leader’s decision and instructions.

✔ Stay together with your group members.

✔ Follow all group activities.

✔ Be punctual at all times; being late will affect everyone.

✔ Be helpful to your teammates.

In the Hotel

✔ Stay in your own rooms, DO NOT exchange rooms with others.

✔ Pay attention to emergency exits and how to reach them in case of emergency.

✔ Be a responsible tourist. Rule violations will be subject to penalties.

✔ Comfortable slippers are allowed in the hotel.

✔ Be respectful to others in the hotel, so keep your volume to a minimum and avoid disruptions.

✔ Behave appropriately in the hotel rooms at all times.

Students MUST NOT enter the rooms of the opposite sex.

DO NOT use the mini bar in the rooms, you will need to pay (very expensive);

DO NOT take anything from the hotel rooms; it is stealing.

DO NOT leave the hotel (except when there is a fire or an earthquake ….)

Medicine

✔ Bring along with you some medicine, such as Panadol or stomach tablets, for emergency

purposes.

✔ Please keep the doctor’s certificate with you for prescribed medication.

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“MUST” CHECK LIST:

✔ Item(s) to bring:

HKID Card (with a photocopy)

Passport (with a photocopy of the details page)

HKBUAS Student Card

Octopus Card

Money: SP$150 – 200 (Rate: SP$1 = about HK$5.7) Get the currency before departure to Singapore.

Wallet or purse that can contain all above items.

Clothing for 4 days (5-6 pcs of short or long sleeves)

Pants (4-5 pcs of long pants or shorts)

Underwear and socks for 4 days

Comfortable shoes / trainers

Umbrella (or waterproof jacket)

Mosquito repellent and sun block

Power adaptor

Stationery (well-equipped pencil case)

Tissues

Shampoo, toothpaste, soap, toothbrush, and other toiletries

Notebook

Needed medication

“OPTIONAL” CHECKLIST:

✔ Item(s) to bring:

Camera with charger

Mobile phone with international SIM card (you can buy it in Hong Kong or Singapore)

Books for reading

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GROUP LIST

Group Tour No Class Cl No Name Gender Rm

1 1 S5A 4 ANSARI ABDUL SAMI M 18

1 2 S5A 6 BERNARDINO BIANCA LORRAINE SANTIAGO** F 2

1 3 S5A 8 CLEMENTE ELIRIE ZEHLINNE M.* F 6

1 4 S5A 9 CUNANAN MARK FIL QUEROBIN M 12

1 5 S5A 11 ESCUETA TONI GABRIELLE JAVELLANA F 7

1 6 S5A 18 KAUR ARESHPREET F 5

1 7 S5A 19 KAUR JASLEN F 5

1 8 S5A 24 NISAAR HUSSAIN M 18

1 9 S5A 26 PUN BINDIYA F 10

(**= Group leader, * = Group vice-leader)

Group Tour No Class Cl No Name Gender Rm

2 10 S5B 1 ABBAS IFRA SHAHID F 9

2 11 S5B 2 ABDUL SHEHLA F 4

2 12 S5B 4 AMNANOOR** F 7

2 13 S5B 7 BHANDARI PARVESH SINGH M 14

2 14 S5B 11 GURUNG JYOJI F 2

2 15 S5B 12 GURUNG MANISHA F 3

2 16 S5B 16 HERE-ISHTPREET-SINGH* M 13

2 17 S5B 17 HIFZA SAJID F 8

2 18 S5B 21 KOUSAR SIDRA F 8

2 19 S5B 22 LAGANZON COLLIN DANCEL M 15

(**= Group leader, * = Group vice-leader)

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Group Tour No Class Cl No Name Gender Rm

3 20 S5B 23 LIMBU PETON M 17

3 21 S5B 28 NAILA F 11

3 22 S5B 30 PUNJABI NANDIKA T. F 4

3 23 S5B 31 RAI ANGELINA F 9

3 24 S5B 32 RAI MANIKA F 3

3 25 S5B 33 RANA SHEETAL* F 1

3 26 S5B 37 SINGH SANMEET M 16

3 27 S5B 41 TEHREEM HASSAN** F 11

3 28 S5B 43 VILLANUEVA JOSEPH HANS CLEOFE M 12

(**=Group leader, * = Group vice-leader)

Group Tour No Class Cl No Name Gender Rm

4 29 S5A 30 SAHTELI KABITA KUMARI* F 10

4 30 S5A 32 SANTOS GENE MIKHAIL LAM M 16

4 31 S5A 36 SONG YEEUN** F 6

4 32 S5A 37 TAMANG ERICA F 1

4 33 S5C 1 AHMAD UMAR AHMAD SAEED M 13

4 34 S5C 18 MOLINA CHESTER DEL ROSARIO M 14

4 35 S5D 14 NAVALTA RYLAN JEV PERALTA M 15

4 36 S5D 19 VASWANI JEFF MANOHAR SAYO M 17

(**=Group leader, * = Group vice-leader)

Class Boys Girls Total

5A 4 9 13

5B 6 13 19

5C 2 0 2

5D 2 0 2

Total 14 22 36

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TEACHER’S ROOMS AND GROUPS

Group Teachers Room No.

1 KWONG KA YAN

2 WONG HOI YI

3 KOT KWOK CHIU

4 WONG PAK KIN

^ OVERALL IN-CHARGE

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SITE INTRODUCTION:

How did Singapore get its name?

According to legend, during the 14th century, Sang Nila Utama, a Prince from Palembang (the

capital of Srivijaya), was out on a hunting trip when he caught sight of an animal he had never seen

before. Taking it to be a good sign, he founded a city where the animal had been spotted, naming it

“The Lion City” or Singapura, from the Sanskrit words “simha” (lion) and “pura” (city).

How big is Singapore?

Singapore has 716.1km2 of land area, compared to Hong Kong’s 1,104km2. However, within

this small piece of land, there are 300 parks; 63 islands and 4 nature reserves. One of the reserves,

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, has more species of trees than the whole of North America. This may

be reason why Singapore is also called “The Garden City”.

What’s the weather like?

As Singapore is located at 1.5∘north of the Equator (or 137km north of the Equator), the

average lowest temperature is 23∘C, with the lowest temperature ever recorded in 1934 being 19.4∘C.

However, they do have four seasons, namely Hot, Hotter, Wet and Wetter.

Who live there?

Within this small country, there is a mix of many cultures and different languages are spoken.

The four main languages are English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamll. Singaporean population is 5.39

million as of 2014. More than 70% of the population are Chinese, 13.3% are Malay and 9.2% are

Indian. It has the sixth-highest percentage of foreigners in the world (42%). With so many cultures,

Singapore is naturally a food paradise. World-famous chef Gordon Ramsay challenged local hawkers

to cook-off in 2013. The result? He lost.

Can you tell me about the economy landscape in Singapore?

The Lausanne School of Management (IMD) announced its global

competitiveness report that Singapore ranks first in 63 countries and regions around

the world in 2019. Besides, Singapore retained its position as the second freest economy in the

world for the 24th consecutive year and ranked 3rd GDP per capita among all countries.

A fun fact for those who pay attention to details: the national anthem’s full lyrics in Malay are

printed in micro-text on the back of the $1,000 note.

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MAPS OF SINGAPORE:

Please circle the place that we are going to visit.

Day 1

Singapore

→ 1. Gardens by the Bay (Including Flower & Cloud Dome)

→ 2. Marina Barrage

→ 3. Night Safari

→ H. Holiday Inn Express Katong

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1

2

3

H

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Day 2

→ 1. Vertical Farm (Sky Greens)

→ 2. Singapore City Gallery

→ 3. City tour (China Town, Koon Seng Road, Joo Chiat Road, Lau Pa Sat)

→ H. Holiday Inn Express Katong

1

H

2 , 3

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Day 3

→ 1. Universal Studios

→ H. Holiday Inn Express Katong

1

H

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Day 4

→ 1. City tour (Merlion Park etc..)

→ 2. The NEWater Visitor Centre

→ 3. Singapore Changi Airport

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2

3

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STUDY PACK: PRE-EXCURSION ACTIVITIES

Observations to Compare and Contrast

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Comparative Study: Focus on Singapore

Select one area to focus on: Public Transport

Food

Education

Housing

Politics

Others (seek teacher’s approval)

We want you to research your selected focus area and prepare a presentation that you will give to the Singapore Excursion group during the post-examination period. Your presentation can be paper based (e.g. project book, poster, essay format) or it can be digitally prepared, (e.g. PowerPoint, Word document, Video, etc…)

You should:

- Read about the current situation in Singapore, specifically your chosen topic - Make detailed notes about how ‘it’ works in Singapore - Compare it with the same topic in Hong Kong - What are the main differences? - How are they different? - Why are they different?

Try to include photographs from the excursion to enhance your project. Primary sources of information are a good way to develop your presentations.

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STUDY DIARY: TUESDAY, 2ND JULY

Dear Diary,

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Draw something

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STUDY DIARY: WEDNESDAY, 3RD JULY

Dear Diary,

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Draw something

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STUDY DIARY: THURSDAY, 4TH JULY

Dear Diary,

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Draw something

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STUDY DIARY: FRIDAY, 5TH JULY

Dear Diary,

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Draw something

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Useful Numbers

Organisation Tel no. (Area code)

Teacher contact in Singapore (Mr. Kot)

Teacher contact in Singapore (Mr. Wong)

Teacher contact in Singapore (Ms. Kwong)

Teacher contact in Singapore (Ms. Wong)

Hong Kong Tour Leader:

Delia Memorial School (Broadway) (852) 2742 2028

Emergency contact: (852)

International Emergency No. 112

Singapore Police 999

Singapore Fire Department 995

Singapore Ambulance 995

Wing On Travel Service (Emergency) Ms Elsa Lam (852) 2121 9238

Cathay Pacific Airways (HK Office) (852) 2747 1888

Cathay Pacific Airways (Singapore Office) (65) 6533 1333

Hong Kong International Airport (852) 2181 8888

China Merchants Insurance Company Limited (852) 28619299

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EXCURSION REFLECTION

Activities that I feel I did well in:

What is my target for the next excursion?

What was my most memorable experience in this excursion?

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Reflection continued:

Rate: SD = Strongly Disagree, D = Disagree, N = No Opinion, A = Agree, SA = Strongly Agree

Excursion Reflection: SD D N A SA

This excursion was interesting.

The hotel was comfortable.

The activities were meaningful.

The trip was well-organised.

I thought that this trip was fun.

I was happy with the hotel rooms.

I liked my day group.

Self-Reflection: SD D N A SA

I think that I learnt a lot about others

I think that I learnt a lot about myself.

I behaved properly.

I felt safe on this excursion.

I would like to go to Singapore again.

I would recommend this trip to others.

I have tried my best to listen to the teachers.

I think that I have been helpful on this trip.

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