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23/10/2016 JUYING SECONDARY SCHOOL 4D3N Immersion Program Chiang Mai | 25-28 May 2016 ST Hilda’s Primary School Immersion and Cultural Exchange to Chiang Mai, Thailand 2 Nov – 5 Nov 2016 ATTIRE Reporting day at the airport: Attire: PE T-shirt & Jeans/Cargo Pants *Note : Please ensure that pants are not of bright colours PJE GROUP PTE LTD 1

23/10/2016 Where is Chiang Mai? PJE GROUP PTE LTD Where is Chiang Mai? � Is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand. � Population: 165,000 � Chiang Mai – Mean “NEW CITY” � The city was surrounded by a moat and a defensive wall (which in the old days is to provide a preliminary line of defense against enemy attacks) PJE GROUP PTE LTD 2

23/10/2016 Where is Chiang Mai? Details � Is located 700km north of BANGKOK � Lies on the Ping River, a major tributary of the Chao Phraya River. � Chiang Mai has over 300 Buddhist Temples – called “WAT” in Thai PJE GROUP PTE LTD Chiangmai PJE GROUP PTE LTD 3

23/10/2016 Departure Date (Group A) Fly by Silkair DEPARTURE DAY: Meet directly at Changi Airport Terminal Two Row 4 at 0650 hrs DATE: 2 NOV 2016 (Wednesday) (Tour Leader: Ms Candy Ong) Flight No: Singapore to Chiang Mai MI702 (0850 - 1045) RETURN DATE: 5 NOV 2016 (Saturday) Flight No: Chiang Mai to Singapore MI701 (1120 - 1545) PJE GROUP PTE LTD Group A: Day 1 Upon arrival, meet and greet by local English Speaking Guide. Learning Journey: - Butterfly Park & Orchid Garden - Sky Lantern Making PJE GROUP PTE LTD 4

23/10/2016 School Exchange Program (Full Day) – Day 2 Group A: Exchange Programme with The Prince Royal ‘s College (8 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.) PJE GROUP PTE LTD Group A: Day 2 Photo stop at 3 Kings Monument PJE GROUP PTE LTD 5

23/10/2016 Group A: Day 2 – Night Safari PJE GROUP PTE LTD School Exchange Program (Half Day) – Day 3 Group A: Continue Exchange Programme with The Prince Royal ‘s College (8 a.m. – 2.30 p.m.) PJE GROUP PTE LTD 6

23/10/2016 Group A: Day 3 Afternoon Learning Journey: - Art in Paradise (3D Art Museum) - Kantoke Dinner with Traditional Dance Performance PJE GROUP PTE LTD Kantoke Dinner with Traditional Performance PJE GROUP PTE LTD 7

23/10/2016 Flight back to Singapore (Day 4) PJE GROUP PTE LTD Chiangmai PJE GROUP PTE LTD 8

23/10/2016 Departure Date (Group B) Fly by Thai Airways DEPARTURE DAY: MEET directly at Changi International Airport Terminal One DATE: 2 Nov 2016 (Wednesday) (Tour Leader Mr Jerry Nolan Brown) Meeting Time for check in: 1345hrs (1.45PM) Location: Terminal 1 Row 4 Flight No: Singapore to Bangkok TG 414 (1555-1715) Bangkok to Chiangmai TG 120 (1840-2000) RETURN DAY: DATE: 5 Nov 2016 (Saturday) Location: Terminal 1 Flight No: Chiangmai to Bangkok TG111 (1520-1630) Bangkok to Singapore TG401 (1925-2245) PJE GROUP PTE LTD Group B: Day 1 Upon arrival, meet and greet by our local English Speaking Guide Dinner at local restaurant before transfer to hotel for check in PJE GROUP PTE LTD 9

23/10/2016 School Exchange Program (Full Day) – Day 2 Group B: Exchange Programme with Anubaan Chiang Mai Primary School (8 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.) PJE GROUP PTE LTD Group B: Day 2 – Night Safari PJE GROUP PTE LTD 10

23/10/2016 School Exchange Program (Half Day) – Day 3 Group B: Continue Exchange Programme with Anubaan Chiang Mai Primary School (8 a.m. – 2.30 p.m.) PJE GROUP PTE LTD Group B: Day 3 Afternoon Learning Journey: - Art in Paradise (3D Art Museum) - Kantoke Dinner with Traditional Dance Performance PJE GROUP PTE LTD 11

23/10/2016 Kantoke Dinner with Traditional Performance PJE GROUP PTE LTD Group B: Day 4 Photo stop at 3 Kings Monument PJE GROUP PTE LTD 12

23/10/2016 Group B: Day 4 Learning Journey: - Sky Lantern Making PJE GROUP PTE LTD Flight back to Singapore (Day 4) PJE GROUP PTE LTD 13

23/10/2016 Accommodation (Group A & B) Grand View Hotel, Chiang Mai (4 Star Hotel - 3 Nights) PJE GROUP PTE LTD Security Drill Before we check in to any hotel, we will conduct the following: Tour Leaders / Local Guide will: 1. Brief all students where the emergency exits are. 2. Do a simple drill on how to get to nearest emergency exit from the rooms. 3. Meeting point in case of Emergency. 4. Students to take some time to study the emergency escape route before they check in to the hotel. All hotel rooms have signage and instructions for the nearest emergency escape route. (Behind the door) 5. Students will have Teachers and Tour Leader’s room number, so that they can be contacted in case of emergency. PJE GROUP PTE LTD 14

23/10/2016 LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE One (1) Check-in Luggage Not more than 30 kgs (24 inch) One (1) Hand-Carried Luggage Not more than 7 kgs *Ensure that luggage is securely locked Note: Power Bank for Mobile phone must be in Hand-Carried Bag (Cannot put in check in luggage) ITEMS NOT ALLOWED IN YOUR HANDCARRIED LUGGAGE • Scissors • Nail cutters • Razors • Swiss Army Knives • Bottle Openers • Shampoos • All aerosol sprays • Drinks (incl. water) • Balms & Moisturizers • Perfumes/Fragrances • and others… 15

23/10/2016 Do not help any stranger to carry/keep any items Plane seating arrangement will be done as a group (REFRAIN FROM EXCHANGING SEATS AS SOME OF YOUR COMPANIONS REQUIRE SPECIAL MEALS) 16

23/10/2016 Take care of your HOTEL CARD KEY 17

23/10/2016 Do not drink directly from the tap Water in Thailand Mineral Water will be provided at all time TOILETRIES such as Towel, shampoo, bathing foam are provided (Need to bring your own toothbrush and toothpaste) 18

23/10/2016 Lock the windows and the door of your room Take care of your personal documents and belongings! 19

23/10/2016 Passports will be collected by teachers for safekeeping Vegetarian? Allergies? Inform your teacher in advance 20

23/10/2016 PERSONALSAFETY DECLARE any illness to your teachers BEFORE the trip PERSONALSAFETY Please REPORT to your teacher if you feel UNWELL DURING the trip 21

23/10/2016 Japanese Weather in Sept (15 - 29C) Estimated: 19 – 29 Degree Things to Bring ����� ����� ����� ����� ���������� ���������� ���������� ���������� ������� ������� ������� ������� ���������� ���������� ���������� ���������� �������� �������� �������� �������� ����� ����� ����� ����� 22

23/10/2016 Voltage are SIMILAR(220V) However, the pins are DIFFERENT Bring an ADAPTER (Two straight Pin) Vitamins Colorless Lip Balm Shopping Bags Umbrella or Raincoat 23

23/10/2016 Baht is the currency of Thailand Coins frequently used 25, 50 satang, ฿ 1, ฿ 2, ฿ 5, ฿ 10 baht Banknotes frequently used ฿ 20, ฿ 50, ฿ 100, ฿ 500, ฿ 1000 Please BRING ALONG your REGULAR MEDICATION if you do need them 24

23/10/2016 TRAVELINSURANCE PACKAGEINCLUSIONS • Return Air Tickets by Silkair (GRP A) / Thai Airways (GRP B) • Airport taxes and fuel surcharge • 3 Nights hotel stay • All entrance tickets 3 meals per day, as mentioned in the itinerary • • Tipping for local guide and driver • Insurance by NTUC Travel Insurance (Excludes: Personal Expenses) 25

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