Time/h
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Cost
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Location
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Information
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Rationale
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Lessons
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8.00am
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RVHS Hostel Lobby
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The RVHS Hostel is located within the school compound and is also nearest to the canteen, convenient for a grab-and-go breakfast in the morning before the trip.
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Area where buddy sleeps,rests and gets ready for a new day ahead.
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Even though the people living in the hostel all come from differing backgrounds or even ethnic groups,it shows how
Singaporeans are still able to live together in harmony,and the buddy will also learn about the how harmony is maintained.
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8.00am-8.10am
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$0.38 for transit card
$0.65 if paid by cash
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Bus 198 from RV side gate to Boon Lay Interchange
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SMRT Buses comes at an average of 10 to 15 minutes. When it is non-peak period,buses can come as fast as 3 minutes and as slow as 20 minutes or more during peak hours.
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It is deemed as the fastest way of transport from River Valley to Boon Lay Interchange.Also, buddy would also get to experience how it likes taking the public transport.
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Learns about the features of our public transport and daily lives of commuting on public transport (e.g. in this case, SMRT buses)
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8.10am-8.55am
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$0.59 for
student fare
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Boon Lay MRT Station to Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station
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From the Boon Lay station, take the East-West Line ,towards Pasir Ris Station, to Outram Park station and change to take the North-East Line ,towards Punggol, and then alight at Dhoby Ghaut.
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Compared to other forms of transport,it is the fastest way of travelling a rather long distance. Buddy would be able to experience how commuting on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) trains are like in Singapore.
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Learns about the features of our public transport and daily lives of commuting on public transport (e.g. in this case, MRT trains)
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9.00am-10.00am
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National Museum of Singapore
(Heritage Fest 2016)
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National Museum of Singapore is a 6 minute walk from the Dhoby Ghaut Station.The National Museum of Singapore’s history dates back to 1887,the National Museum of Singapore is the nation’s oldest museum with a progressive mind. Its galleries adopt cutting-edge and multi-perspective ways of presenting history and culture to redefine conventional museum experience.
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The National Museum of Singapore is holding the Heritage Fest 2016. It will be good to bring our buddy there since the Singapore HeritageFest 2016 will present the hidden and lesser-known stories about our shared spaces and ways of life. Through immersive programmes such as trails, open houses and performances, the festival will enable Singapore’s diverse communities to share their stories with the public and bring these valuable memories to life in celebration of our vibrant cultural heritage. With these knowledge, he would be able to grasp the aspect of a being multi-racial.
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Since the heritage fest showcases different cultures of SG, buddy will know more about our cultural heritage and diversity in Singapore. Even though we all come from differing ethnic backgrounds,Singaporeans are still able to live together in harmony,and also,since our buddy is from China, he would also be able to learn about how we as Singaporeans,despite the differences in race, still manage to live in harmony.
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10.10am-11.25am
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Little India
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Little India is a neighbourhood east of the Singapore River—across from Chinatown, located west of the river—and north of Kampong Glam. Both areas are part of the urban planning area of Rochor. Little India is commonly known as Tekka in the local Tamil community.
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Buddy will get to know more about the Indian culture (history,lifestyle,current affairs (Little India riot)) etc
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To raise awareness about indian culture as part of a comprehensive tour of preserving cultural heritage.
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11.30am-12.30pm
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*based on buddy himself
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Tekka Centre
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Tekka Centre is a multi-use building complex comprising a wet market, food centre and shops, located in the northern corner of Bukit Timah Road and Serangoon Road, in Little India, Singapore.
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Having meals there would further buddy’s knowledge about Indian (food) culture, instead of the regular Chinese foods/fast foods they eat.
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To expose them to the exquisite tastes of different Indian hawker centre foods. (spices, cooking methods, consumption methods etc)
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12.40pm-1.40pm
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Kampong Glam
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Kampong Glam is a neighbourhood in Singapore. It is located north of the Singapore River, in the urban planning areas of Kallang and Rochor.
The name of the area is thought to be derived from the cajeput tree, called "gelam" in Malay.
"Kampong" (modern spelling "kampung") simply means "village".
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Buddy will get to play traditional Malay games, and eat traditional Malay Snacks,
hence buddy will know more on how to play traditional games of Singapore ,even possibly developing a new hobby
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This also increases his overall knowledge of Malay culture (including but not limited to architecturally and different patterns and motifs of buildings/wallpaper,games,food,lifestyle etc ).
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1.45pm-2.45pm
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Chinatown
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Chinatown is a subzone and ethnic enclave located within the Outram district in the Central Area of Singapore. Featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements, Chinatown has had a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population.
As the largest ethnic group in Singapore is Chinese, Chinatown is considerably less of an enclave than it once was. However, the precinct does retain significant historical and cultural significance.
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Buddy can learn and see (roughly of what structures of historical importance are left) ,what Singapore looked like back then in Chinatown. Buddy will also learn about the Samsui Women,
who made a lot of contributions to Singapore's early development mostly by building houses ,(perseverance, self-discipline)
toiling under the hot sun to provide for their families.
Another point was also
their dressing and functions of their multifunctional special “headgear”,
which was eye-catching, thereby helping to reduce work-related incidences. The headdress also shielded them from the sun and provided a safe and convenient storage for snacks,matches and money etc,hidden above their heads.
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Buddy will learn more about the Chinese aspect of Singapore’s history, who frequented Chinatown,
their importance and contributions,
and how these people are significant
(eg. Mr Chia Ann Siang) to our society.
Mr Chia was a wealthy Malacca-born Hokkien Chinese sawmiller who joined Boustead and Company,which after 40 years of service there, he the timber business. He also became a partner of the firm Geok Teat and Company in 1863. After he became a wealthy landowner and one of the leading merchants of his time, he acquired both Ann Siang Hill.and decided to name it after himself.
(Display of perseverance and good entrepreneurship,leading to positive outcomes)
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2.50pm-3.30pm
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$0.59 for
student fare
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Chinatown MRT Station to Boon Lay MRT Station
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From Chinatown MRT Station, take the North-East line to Outram Park chane line and take the East-West line back to Boon Lay MRT Station.
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Compared to other forms of transport,it is the fastest way of travelling a rather long distance. Buddy would be able to experience how commuting on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) trains are like in Singapore.
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Learns about the features of our public transport and daily lives of commuting on public transport (e.g. in this case, MRT trains)
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3.30pm-3.40pm
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$0.38 for transit card
$0.65 if paid by cash
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Bus 198 from Boon Lay Interchange to RV Side gate
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SMRT Buses comes at an average of 10 to 15 minutes. When it is non-peak period,buses can come as fast as 3 minutes and as slow as 20 minutes or more during peak hours.
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It is deemed as the fastest way of transport from River Valley to Boon Lay Interchange.Also, buddy would also get to experience how it likes taking the public transport.
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Learns about the features of our public transport and daily lives of commuting on public transport (e.g. in this case, SMRT buses)
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3.45pm
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RVHS Hostel Lobby
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The RVHS Hostel is located within the school compound
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Area where buddy sleeps,rests and gets ready for a new day ahead.
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Even though the people living in the hostel all come from differing backgrounds or even ethnic groups,it shows how
Singaporeans are still able to live together in harmony,and the buddy will also learn about the how harmony is maintained.
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8.00am
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RVHS Hostel Lobby
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The RVHS Hostel is located within the school compound and is also nearest to the canteen, convenient for a grab-and-go breakfast in the morning before the trip.
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Area where buddy sleeps,rests and gets ready for a new day ahead.
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Even though the people living in the hostel all come from differing backgrounds or even ethnic groups,it shows how
Singaporeans are still able to live together in harmony,and the buddy will also learn about the how harmony is maintained.
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8.00am-8.10am
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$0.38 for transit card
$0.65 if paid by cash
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Bus 198 from RV side gate to Boon Lay Interchange
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SMRT Buses comes at an average of 10 to 15 minutes. When it is non-peak period,buses can come as fast as 3 minutes and as slow as 20 minutes or more during peak hours.
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It is deemed as the fastest way of transport from River Valley to Boon Lay Interchange.Also, buddy would also get to experience how it likes taking the public transport.
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Learns about the features of our public transport and daily lives of commuting on public transport (e.g. in this case, SMRT buses)
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8.10am-9.10am
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$0.59 for
student fare
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Boon Lay MRT Station to Stadium MRT
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From Boon Lay MRT Station,take the East-West line to Buona Vista and then transfer to circle line towards Stadium MRT.
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Compared to other forms of transport,it is the fastest way of travelling a rather long distance. Buddy would be able to experience how commuting on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) trains are like in Singapore.
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Learns about the features of our public transport and daily lives of commuting on public transport (e.g. in this case, MRT trains)
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9.10am
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Singapore sports hub
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Singapore Sports Hub is a sports complex located in Kallang, Singapore. It is built on the site of the original National Stadium, for which demolition began on 29 September 2010.[Construction on the Singapore Sports Hub began in 2011, with the foundations lain in February 2011. It opened on 28 June 2014.Stadium MRT station serves the Hub.
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Singapore Sports Hub houses many new stadiums and facilities to meet every athlete’s need. Bringing pictures of old sports complexes and stadiums to compare them to the present stadiums will allow the buddy to know how much more emphasis is put on sports now by improving facilities.
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Buddy will learn more about how Singapore improved in her sports facilities and providing of suitable venues to hold international events, e.g. SEA Games
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9.15am-10.20am
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Singapore Sports Hub Library
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Singapore Sports Hub Library focuses on sports and active recreation, the library will be opened to the general public to encourage the general population to embrace sports as a healthy lifestyle.
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Singapore Sports Library is a centre of sports knowledge for the community at large as well as the sports professionals. It focuses on sports and active recreation, and it is opened to the public to encourage them to embrace sports as a healthy lifestyle. Buddy will learn more about different kinds of sports, even those that he is unfamiliar with,as some sports are uncommon in China.
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Buddy will be exposed to the different types of sports in the world and even sports that are uncommon in China. Furthermore, he’ll be able to use these knowledge back in China if he wants to be an athlete.
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10.25am-11.25am
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Singapore sports museum
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The Singapore Sports Museum features the first sports-related Museum in Singapore, catering to the needs of the public, sports training academics as well as international sporting organizations.
Visitors to the Museum will experience a fully immersive exhibition as they are taken through an educational experience that transports them into a world of sports through exciting, engaging and interactive elements that they have never experienced before.
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Singapore Sports Museum features the first sports related museum in Singapore, catering to the needs of the pubic, sports training academics as well as international sporting organizations. Visitors to the museum will experience a fully immersive exhibition as they are taken through an educational experience that transports one into a world of sports through exciting and engaging elements. Buddy will get to hear about Singapore’s sporting achievements and history, swimming, table tennis, cricket, badminton, rugby, football, gymnastics, volleyball etc.
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Buddy will learn more about athletes’ experience of preparing and competing in national and international competitions. Also he will get to know about an athlete’s hardships in the process of chasing his dreams to become a professional one. He would also learn about the most important part of sports, sportsmanship, through various accounts by different athletes.
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11.30am-12.30pm
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*depends on the buddy
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Kallang Wave mall
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You are a fan of high street fashion, high adrenaline one who seeks out the best flavours and heart-pumping adventures, there’s always something to cheer about at Kallang Wave. No matter what your passions are, one mall lets you indulge them all. Feed your passions with an array of options to eat, play and shop at the Kallang Wave mall!
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The Kallang Wave Mall at the Singapore Sports Hub provides a good mix of food and beverage outlets. When eating at the food court, buddy can see that the food court comprises of many different food from the variety of cultures in Singapore, prata, zichar, nasi lemak etc.
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Buddy will get to know more about the fusion food of different cultures in Singapore, and even get to try it for themselves.
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12.30pm-1.30pm
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$0.59 student fare
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Stadium MRT to Bukit Batok MRT
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From Stadium MRT,take the circle line to Buona Vista, change to East-West line and gets off at Jurong East and then take to Bukit Batok using the North-South line.
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Compared to other forms of transport,it is the fastest way of travelling a rather long distance. Buddy would be able to experience how commuting on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) trains are like in Singapore.
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Learns about the features of our public transport and daily lives of commuting on public transport (e.g. in this case, MRT trains)
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1.30pm-3.30pm
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宣 Wushu Training Faculty
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Xuan Sports is a newly found company that offers a wide range services from the coaching of Wushu (Chinese martial arts), Taiji and Lion/Dragon Dance, to bringing about cultural awareness and appreciation of the art through display performances, to the sales of related equipment including apparels and weapons for the sport. The company is currently a sole proprietorship
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The Wushu faculty offers many different types of free trials/lessons, and the buddy will get to learn wushu from professional and certified trainers. Thus the buddy’s knowledge about wushu (basic skills like 马步，弓步 etc) will be greatly increased.
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Buddy will get to learn wushu,a popular sport and different basic skills (a balanced mixture of sports,art and self defense.)
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3.30pm-3.45pm
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$0.43 student fare
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Bukit Batok MRT Station to Chinese Garden MRT Station
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From Bukit Batok,take the North-South Line to Jurong East then change to East-West line heading to Joo Koon and get off at Chinese Garden MRT.
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Compared to other forms of transport,it is the fastest way of travelling a rather long distance. Buddy would be able to experience how commuting on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) trains are like in Singapore.
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Learns about the features of our public transport and daily lives of commuting on public transport (e.g. in this case, MRT trains)
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4pm-5.30pm
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Chinese Garden (Jurong)
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Chinese Garden is also commonly known as Jurong Gardens, is a park in Jurong East, Singapore. Built in 1975 and designed by Prof. Yuen-chen Yu, an architect from Taiwan, the Chinese Garden’s concept is based on Chinese gardening art.
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Buddy will get to learn how to play traditional (chapteh, five stones, congkak etc) games through ‘intensive and immersive’ learning at Chinese Garden, along with enjoying with all the greenery and cooling winds of “a green city”.
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Buddy will be able to get to know about our traditional games and maybe will even introduce it to his friends back in China.
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5.30pm-5.40pm
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$0.38 student fare
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Chinese Garden MRT Station to Boon Lay MRT Station
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From Chinese Garden MRT,continue taking the East-West line towards Joo Koon and alight at Boon Lay MRT Station.
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Compared to other forms of transport,it is the fastest way of travelling a rather long distance. Buddy would be able to experience how commuting on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) trains are like in Singapore.
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Learns about the features of our public transport and daily lives of commuting on public transport (e.g. in this case, MRT trains)
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5.45pm-6pm
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$0.38 for transit card
$0.65 if paid by cash
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Bus 198 from Boon Lay Interchange to RV Side gate
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SMRT Buses comes at an average of 10 to 15 minutes. When it is non-peak period,buses can come as fast as 3 minutes and as slow as 20 minutes or more during peak hours.
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It is deemed as the fastest way of transport from River Valley to Boon Lay Interchange.Also, buddy would also get to experience how it likes taking the public transport.
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Learns about the features of our public transport and daily lives of commuting on public transport (e.g. in this case, SMRT buses)
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6.00pm
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RVHS Hostel Lobby
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The RVHS Hostel is located within the school compound and is also nearest to the canteen, convenient for a grab-and-go breakfast in the morning before the trip.
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Area where buddy sleeps,rests and gets ready for a new day ahead.
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Even though the people living in the hostel all come from differing backgrounds or even ethnic groups,it shows how
Singaporeans are still able to live together in harmony,and the buddy will also learn about the how harmony is maintained.
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