Friday, November 14, 2008
Change in meeting point
Please meet at Row 10 at Terminal 2, 12.40pm on Monday instead. Let your friends know of the change in meeting venue.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Important information- please read!
Please let your friends know about the following information:
1) Meet at Terminal 2, 12.40pm at Row 6 on 17th November 2008 (Don't be late!)
2) Bring a backpack along for the day's activities. Things to put in your backpack:
a) cap/hat
b) camera
c) handbook and pen
d) raincoat
e) water bottle
f) first-aid pouch (handiplast, panadol, medicated oil, charcoal or any other medicine for diarrhea)
g) plastic bags
3) Bring a thick sweater with you as the temperature can go as low as 10 degrees Celcius in the morning and evenings. Not advisable to bring bermudas. Wear long pants because of the cold weather.
4) Bring 2-10 storybooks for CIP in Thailand or any other items which you wish to donate.
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We expect you to be very well-prepared for your performance items. If you feel that you cannot remember the lyrics to the song, please bring the lyrics sheet along with you to rehearse when we are there.
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Take your malaria pills (one on the 16th and one on the 17th morning after your breakfast)! We will do a spot check in Thailand to make sure you have taken your medication. Your health is important, please take good care of yourselves!
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1) Meet at Terminal 2, 12.40pm at Row 6 on 17th November 2008 (Don't be late!)
2) Bring a backpack along for the day's activities. Things to put in your backpack:
a) cap/hat
b) camera
c) handbook and pen
d) raincoat
e) water bottle
f) first-aid pouch (handiplast, panadol, medicated oil, charcoal or any other medicine for diarrhea)
g) plastic bags
3) Bring a thick sweater with you as the temperature can go as low as 10 degrees Celcius in the morning and evenings. Not advisable to bring bermudas. Wear long pants because of the cold weather.
4) Bring 2-10 storybooks for CIP in Thailand or any other items which you wish to donate.
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We expect you to be very well-prepared for your performance items. If you feel that you cannot remember the lyrics to the song, please bring the lyrics sheet along with you to rehearse when we are there.
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Take your malaria pills (one on the 16th and one on the 17th morning after your breakfast)! We will do a spot check in Thailand to make sure you have taken your medication. Your health is important, please take good care of yourselves!
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Reminder: dates for the rest of your training sessions
Please attend the sessions rigorously! Do let any of the teachers know that you are not able to attend the sessions beforehand (at least 2 hours before the session) and provide a valid reason for your absence (i.e. parents' letter or MC).
29th Oct: River studies and rehearsal
30th Oct: Geography of Food, rehearsal, planning of sports activities
31st Oct at 5.20pm: Parents' briefing
4th Nov: Soil studies, rehearsal and planning of sports activities
6th Nov: Vegetation studies and rehearsal
7th Nov (Friday): Development and rehearsal
10th Nov: Methodology (interviews, participant-observation, sampling, fieldsketching)12th Nov: rehearsal and planning of sports activities
13th Nov: Migration issues facing hill tribes in N. Thailand
Time: 12.30pm at AVA room (except for Fridays, which will still be at 2pm)
There are slight changes in the CIP component for the trip: Instead of teaching English, you must plan some sports or any other activities to interact with the children over there (Think back to the games you played during your camps to help you brainstorm). You will have to think of at least two songs for cultural exchange and at the same time teach them simple English words through the songs.
Please hand in ALL your forms (IF forms, acknowledgement forms and parents' briefing letter) by 29th Oct. You need to co-operate with us and follow deadlines so that you can maximise your learning and enjoyment during your training sessions and te trip itself.
29th Oct: River studies and rehearsal
30th Oct: Geography of Food, rehearsal, planning of sports activities
31st Oct at 5.20pm: Parents' briefing
4th Nov: Soil studies, rehearsal and planning of sports activities
6th Nov: Vegetation studies and rehearsal
7th Nov (Friday): Development and rehearsal
10th Nov: Methodology (interviews, participant-observation, sampling, fieldsketching)12th Nov: rehearsal and planning of sports activities
13th Nov: Migration issues facing hill tribes in N. Thailand
Time: 12.30pm at AVA room (except for Fridays, which will still be at 2pm)
There are slight changes in the CIP component for the trip: Instead of teaching English, you must plan some sports or any other activities to interact with the children over there (Think back to the games you played during your camps to help you brainstorm). You will have to think of at least two songs for cultural exchange and at the same time teach them simple English words through the songs.
Please hand in ALL your forms (IF forms, acknowledgement forms and parents' briefing letter) by 29th Oct. You need to co-operate with us and follow deadlines so that you can maximise your learning and enjoyment during your training sessions and te trip itself.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Who are the hill tribes in Thailand?
As preparation for Thursday's session and the trip, click on the links below to watch the following short videos:
Akhas: a people without citizenship rights
Hill tribes: A timeless mission
It would be good to note that the Akhas in the video are not representative of the entire Akha tribal people. There are some Akhas who are non-Christians. There are also the Lahus, Hmong, Mien and many other hill tribes residing in Northern Thailand too. However, conversion of hill tribes people is fairly common in Thailand because this is the only way for them to get medical access and other basic needs despite being non-citizens in Thailand.
Akhas: a people without citizenship rights
Hill tribes: A timeless mission
It would be good to note that the Akhas in the video are not representative of the entire Akha tribal people. There are some Akhas who are non-Christians. There are also the Lahus, Hmong, Mien and many other hill tribes residing in Northern Thailand too. However, conversion of hill tribes people is fairly common in Thailand because this is the only way for them to get medical access and other basic needs despite being non-citizens in Thailand.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Training session number 1
Welcome back from exams!
Your pre-fieldtrip training will start from this week onwards.
The first session will be on this Thursday, 2-3.30pm. Venue: AVA room.
A very special guest from NUS will be here to give a talk on Fieldtrip Techniques and a little background on hill tribes in Northern Thailand.
Please be present unless you have a valid reason.
Also please reassure your parents if they are concerned about safety in Thailand. Everything will proceed as the area which we will be going is quite safe and isolated.
Your pre-fieldtrip training will start from this week onwards.
The first session will be on this Thursday, 2-3.30pm. Venue: AVA room.
A very special guest from NUS will be here to give a talk on Fieldtrip Techniques and a little background on hill tribes in Northern Thailand.
Please be present unless you have a valid reason.
Also please reassure your parents if they are concerned about safety in Thailand. Everything will proceed as the area which we will be going is quite safe and isolated.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Pre-fieldtrip sessions
You will need to attend the activities below before we leave for Thailand. As this is an edr ucational fieldtrip (learning journey), you will need to be prepared to do some work before the fieldtrip, during the fieldtrip and post-fieldtrip. This will be similar to the trip to Japan in June for the Sec 4s (you might want to ask them). The lessons and activities are meant to help you to be well-prepared for what you have to do during the fieldtrip. Attendance is compulsory. Valid reasons (with MCs and parent letter) must be given for being absent for the sessions.
Pre-fieldtrip activities for all (compulsory):
1. Post-exam activities: Introduction and briefing AND Thai language lessons
2. Post-exam activities: Lecture by NUS Geography professor on Northern Thailand
3. Holiday lessons: Fieldwork Techniques lessons and rehearsals for performances
All lessons (except no. 1) will be held in the afternoon after school and Bridging Programme.
The situation in Thailand has remained stable. We will not be going to Bangkok, therefore, please assure your parents that the trip will still proceed.
Pre-fieldtrip activities for all (compulsory):
1. Post-exam activities: Introduction and briefing AND Thai language lessons
2. Post-exam activities: Lecture by NUS Geography professor on Northern Thailand
3. Holiday lessons: Fieldwork Techniques lessons and rehearsals for performances
All lessons (except no. 1) will be held in the afternoon after school and Bridging Programme.
The situation in Thailand has remained stable. We will not be going to Bangkok, therefore, please assure your parents that the trip will still proceed.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Flight details
Flight details are as follows:
Terminal 2
17 Nov MI 706 SIN 2:44 pm/ CNX (Chiang Mai) 4:55 pm
24 Nov MI 705 CNX (Chiang Mai) 5:45 pm/ SIN 9:50 pm
You may pack your insect repellent in your lugguage. Please do not bring any liquids that are more than 10ml in your hand carry.
Terminal 2
17 Nov MI 706 SIN 2:44 pm/ CNX (Chiang Mai) 4:55 pm
24 Nov MI 705 CNX (Chiang Mai) 5:45 pm/ SIN 9:50 pm
You may pack your insect repellent in your lugguage. Please do not bring any liquids that are more than 10ml in your hand carry.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Announcement- health and money issues
1) Please pay $3 to Mr Kelvin Koh as soon as possible for your malaria pills.
2) Please include a photocopied I/C from your parents when you hand in your Internationalisation Funds application form together with the latest payslip (Aug/Sept) and CPF statements (regardless if your family members are working or not). Please hand in soon so that Mr Tan can make the necessary deductions.
3) Purchase of insect repellant should contain DEET with 10-35% concentration. You can get the repellant at Unity Pharmacy or Guardian.
2) Please include a photocopied I/C from your parents when you hand in your Internationalisation Funds application form together with the latest payslip (Aug/Sept) and CPF statements (regardless if your family members are working or not). Please hand in soon so that Mr Tan can make the necessary deductions.
3) Purchase of insect repellant should contain DEET with 10-35% concentration. You can get the repellant at Unity Pharmacy or Guardian.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Assignment 1 (due after exam)
Ladies and gentlemen,
We will be meeting quite regularly after your End-of-Year exams to teach you about the various fieldwork techniques you need to know before your trip and for your rehearsals. So please be prepared.
1. Think of 2-3 simple songs and games that you can use to teach English to the Burmese children in Thailand as part of CIP. The students know very basic conversational English. You have to use this opportunity there to engage with them.
You may use these websites to help you brainstorm:
http://www.learnenglish.de/Teachers/wordgames.html
http://www.sgbox.com/gollygames.html
http://www.ezschool.com/Games/
2. Also, discuss among yourselves about what you would like to perform for the villagers. It can be in the form of songs, dance etc. About 2 songs. This is part of your cultural exchange with the villagers in Thailand.
You may comment in this post and discuss among yourselves in this space.
Very important to note: please check this site regularly, at least twice a week for updates about the situation in Thailand and other information which you will need to read up on or do for the trip!
Have a fun and nice time exploring the upcoming links that I will put up soon!
Ciao!
Ms Tham
We will be meeting quite regularly after your End-of-Year exams to teach you about the various fieldwork techniques you need to know before your trip and for your rehearsals. So please be prepared.
1. Think of 2-3 simple songs and games that you can use to teach English to the Burmese children in Thailand as part of CIP. The students know very basic conversational English. You have to use this opportunity there to engage with them.
You may use these websites to help you brainstorm:
http://www.learnenglish.de/Teachers/wordgames.html
http://www.sgbox.com/gollygames.html
http://www.ezschool.com/Games/
2. Also, discuss among yourselves about what you would like to perform for the villagers. It can be in the form of songs, dance etc. About 2 songs. This is part of your cultural exchange with the villagers in Thailand.
You may comment in this post and discuss among yourselves in this space.
Very important to note: please check this site regularly, at least twice a week for updates about the situation in Thailand and other information which you will need to read up on or do for the trip!
Have a fun and nice time exploring the upcoming links that I will put up soon!
Ciao!
Ms Tham
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