Day 6 Update

Day 6 Pictures

With this final installment of pictures, we have ended our 6 days learning journey. We would like to thank all the parents for your support and we hope you can continue to support your child in his/her respective UG.

Day 5 Update

Day 5 Update

Today, we visited the Swan Bell Tower and the Perth Train Station. The afternoon is spent stocking up on souvenirs and gifts at the Hay Street and Murray Street Malls. Do check out what we did in the photos and there is a nice surprise at the end of the day 5 photo gallery.

Please note that we will not be updating the blog tomorrow as we will be out the whole day followed by the night flight back to Singapore. Looking forward to seeing all of you at the airport on 3 Dec! : )

Day 4 Update

Day 4 Pictures

We checked out of the campsite and headed towards Fremantle and Perth for the next phase of our journey. We visited Raeburn Orchard along the way where we tasted the really fresh fruits that were just picked from the trees.

At Fremantle, we had fish and chip at Cicerello's and quite a number of us cannot finish the portion of food given. After lunch we visited Fremantle Prison where we learn about the cultural and historical background behind the facility. Then after, it is shopping time for souvenirs at Fremantle Markets and E Shed Markets. We checked into Aaron Hotel at Perth City in the evening.

Tomorrow will be a more relaxed day as we visit the Bell Tower and other sights near our hotel.

Day 3 Update

Day 3 Pictures

The children had lots of activities today, ranging from archery, confidence course, tunnelling, all the way to environmental awareness programme and campfire. More details can be seen from the online photo album.

We will be leaving for Fremantle and Perth tomorrow morning and off to our learning journeys phase of our trip.

Day 2 Update

Day 2 Pictures

Apologies for the delayed telecast as it is not easy to get an area with internet access in the campsite area. If you do not see updates on the 3rd night too, just check back the next night and we should be up and running.

Day 2 is the warm up phase for our trip. As the weather is atypically cool in Perth, there are lesser flies compared to last year. We started off by visiting Peel Zoo in the morning and there are plenty of interactions with the animals there such as kangaroos, fox, koala bears and alpacas.

In the afternoon, the children get to stretch their muscles and build up their confidence by going through various high elements and rock climbing. They also had the chance to play beach volleyball, not at the beach, but at the indoor beach volleyball court. That is really pretty cool, imagine a beach indoor. Most of the children at pretty tired at the end of the session and slept on the way back to camp.

Once back in camp, we shifted into the tents where we will be sleeping in for the next 2 nights. Our hosts are really excellent, bringing us mattresses and additional sleeping bags so that the children will not feel overly cold at night. Three cheers for our Australian hosts! As for the campsite area, we are literally in the outbacks, and it is common to see families of kangaroos jumping near our camping area or even possums up in the trees.

In the evening, we went for the highlight of our camp, a 250m long aerial runway down the hill and it was an exhilarating experience. The setting sun and the beautiful scenery adds to the joy of going down 250m at high speed.

Do look out for the next update as the children will be having fun in the activities with the Australian Cub Scouts.

Can you tell the time?

Can you tell the time on the clock?

Photos for Day 1

Day 1 Pictures

It is a wonderful day as the weather in Perth is cool. We settled in at the dormitory and explored the grounds nearby. At dinner time, it is quite a learning experience for some of the children as they did not know washing dishes requires detergent. They thought washing dishes is just cleaning the plates with water. We believe there will be many more learning experiences in the days to come and these are skills that will stay with them forever. : )

Campfire Songs Lyrics

Dear all,

You can download the lyrics of selected campfire songs here. We will try to put up the music of the songs as soon as possible.

Powerpoint for Training on 13 Nov 08

You can download the powerpoint from Desmond's briefing here.

Let's practise folding our own shirt

Hi boys and girls, do check out the video above and learn a fast method to fold your clothes. Will save us lots of time when you repack your luggage. If you see this post in time, do bring along a T-shirt on Thursday and we can practise together or even challenge each other!

Song for Item "Home"

Please try to practise the song at home before you come for the training session. You can watch the MTV and the lyrics are below.

HOME

Whenever I am feeling low
I look around me and I know
There's a place that will stay within me
Wherever I may choose to go
I will always recall the city
Know every street and shore
Sail down the river which brings us life
Winding through my Singapore

Chorus:
This is home truly, where I know I must be
Where my dreams wait for me, where that river always flows
This is home surely, as my senses tell me
This is where I won't be alone, for this is where I know it's home

When there are troubles to go through
We'll find a way to start anew
There is comfort in the knowledge
That home's about its people too
So we'll build our dreams together
Just like we've done before
Just like the river which brings us life
There'll always be Singapore

(Repeat Chorus)

For this is where I know it's home
For this is where I know I'm home

Training Information

Dates
13 November, Thursday: 1-3pm
21 November, Friday: 2-4pm

Please come in appropriate school attire, either school uniform or PE attire.

Training covers

• In-depth briefing for trip
• How to pack your luggage
• Preparation of Item
• Songs Practice
• Checking of Uniform
• Checking of Souvenirs
  

Questions and Answers

We will be posting up questions asked by parents which may be of interest to all.

Q: Is there a need to get flu immunisation before going?
A: There is no requirement by Singapore or Australia authority for flu immunisation but parents can go ahead if they wish to.

General Information

Flight Information (Departing):

27 Nov 2008 SQ223 Terminal 3 0930hrs leave Singapore

Please gather at 7.30am at check in row (if possible, time to reach 15min earlier to avoid last minute rush). Attire is full uniform.

Please refer to the CAAS website here to know more about the restricted items and Guidelines for Liquids, Aerosols and Gels in Hand-Carried Luggage. Please pack carefully and exercise utmost care as bringing the wrong things and contravening airport safety rules may result in the whole contingent being delayed.

Flight Information (Arrival):

3 Dec 2008 SQ216 Terminal ? 0710hrs reach Singapore

Please kindly note the following arrival advisory from Singapore Airlines:

Arrival flights may arrive at either Terminal 2 or Terminal 3. Click here to find out the status of your flight. Information on the arrival terminal will be available two hours before the flight’s estimated time of arrival.

You may also check the arrival terminal details by:

• Calling the flight enquiry hotline at 1800-542-4422 or (65) 6542 4422
• Teletext
• Checking the flight information displays throughout Changi Airport

All the best in your packing and preparations. See you at the airport on Thursday!

Briefing Document (PDF format)

Dear parents,

The file for yesterday's briefing can be downloaded from the below address:

http://www.4shared.com/file/69921652/708a4237/Perth_Briefing-051108.html

Due to the dry climate in Perth, you may also wish to strongly consider getting your child lip balm and sunscreen.

If you have any other query, do contact Mr Eric Lim at lim_kok_swee@moe.edu.sg.