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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

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.

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

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

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

Flight Time from Singapore to Penang: 1 hr 25 mins

Itinerary Day 1 (pages 2-3) Day Time Activity (Group 1) (Group 2) 07 Mar 2018 Wednesday Singapore – Penang Singapore – Penang  0730 Assemble at Changi Airport for 1055  (Day 1) Assemble at Changi Airport for group check-in group check-in  1000 Flight Departure to Penang  Flight Departure to Penang International Airport 1325 International Airport 1125  Flight Arrival to Penang  1300 Flight Arrival to Penang  1445 Lunch at local restaurant 1400  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 1700 Visit the Clan Jetties 1700  Dinner at local restaurant 1800 Dinner at local restaurant 1800  Back to hotel 1930 Back to hotel 1930  2000 Check In hotel 2000 Check In hotel  Debrief & Reflection Debrief & Reflection  End of Day 1 End of Day 1

Itinerary Day 2 Day Time Activity 08 Mar Penang  2018 0700 Breakfast at hotel  0830 Visit the Penang Hills via Tram Ride Thursday  1030 Visit to Tean Ean Local Products to purchase local goods (Day 2)  1200 Lunch at local restaurant  1300 Visit to Made in Penang Interactive Museum  1430 Visit to Glow in the Dark Museum  1600 Visit to Penang Art Trail  1800 Dinner at local restaurant  1900 Back to hotel  End of Day 2

Itinerary Day 3 Day Time Activity 09 Mar Penang  2018 0800 Breakfast at hotel  0900 Proceed for Half-Day School Immersion Programme Friday at Penang Chinese Girls’High School (Day 3) 1200  Lunch at local restaurant 1300  Visit Batik Factory for hands on activities Batik Painting (Students will get to keep their handicrafts) 1800  Dinner at local restaurant 1900  Back to hotel 2000  End of Day 3

Itinerary Day 4 Day Time Activity (Group 1) (Group 2) 10 Mar Penang – Singapore Penang - Singapore 2018   0800 Breakfast at hotel 0800 Breakfast at hotel   0900 Check out of hotel 0900 Check out of hotel Saturday   0930 Transfer to Penang 0930 Embark on a historical learning International Airport journey (Day 4) o Victoria Clock Tower 1215  Flight departure to o Fort Cornwallis (Exterior) Singapore Changi o War Memorial Airport o City Hall and Town Hall 1340  Flight Arrival into o Pass by House of Yeap Chor Ee Singapore o St George’s Church o Peranakan Museum  1130 Lunch at local restaurant  1230 Transfer to Penang International Airport  1530 Flight departure to Singapore Changi Airport  1655 Flight Arrival into Singapore

Accommodation Hotel Sentral Georgetown • Address: No 12, Lorong Kinta, 10400 Georgetown Penang, Malaysia • Tel: (60) 4 218 1111 11

Travel Agency and Important Contact Numbers 1896 Travel  AddressP: 12 New Industrial Rd, Singapore 536201  1896 Travel Office – 6383 1896  1896 Hotline – 9007 1896 SGS General Office  6578 9177 or 6288 8695

Embassy Information • High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in Malaysia • 209 Jalan Tun Razak • 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • Telephone : + 60 3 2161 6404 • Fax: + 60 3 2161 6343 • E-Mail: singhc_kul@sgmfa.gov.sg

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

Travel Insurance • Sickness  Prior to the Trip 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

TRAVEL INFORMATION

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

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.

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

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.

Baggage Allowance • Check-in Baggage: ˂ 30 kg • 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)

Prohibited Items

Prohibited Items

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

Wear comfortable clothes

Wear comfortable shoes

T-Shirts To be worn during the school visit

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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