SST Global Citizenship Programme (GCP)

Parents’ Briefing GCP Sabah 2014

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•  Strategically supports SST’s vision and mission. Vision: “A Globally Connected Institution of Science and Technology“ Mission: “To develop world‐ready and future‐looking leaders through innovative technology and applied learning”

Global Citizenship Programme

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Global Citizenship Programme

The GCP is designed to: Prepare students for a global future

shaped with the attributes that will allow them to take advantage of the myriad of opportunities abroad, while remaining connected and emotionally rooted to Singapore.

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Programme Goals

Acquiring Knowledge •  Students understand Singapore’s relationships with

ASEAN, ASIA and the rest of the world Building Competencies •  Equip students with 21st century skills •  Promote self-awareness, self-management and

responsible decision-making in students Cultivating Character •  Students embrace diversity and cultivate respect for all

people •  Students act upon ideas for the improvement of their

society and the wider world

Trip Objectives

•  to nurture a spirit of adventure

•  to build resilience through teamwork and increase self-awareness

Accompanying Teachers

•  Mr Liu Yi Jie (liu_yi_jie@sst.edu.sg)

•  Ms Adele Lim (adele_lim@sst.edu.sg)

•  Mr Stanley Tan (stanley_tan@sst.edu.sg)

•  Ms Jocelyn Yong (jocelyn_yong@sst.edu.sg)

Student Leaders

•  Yan Pei Ling

•  Ong Chong Lin

•  Lynette Tan

•  Luke Alexander Nair

•  Gabriel Sua

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Flight Details

Departure •  25 May 2014 AK788 SIN/BKI 1740/2010 •  Changi Airport Terminal 1 Return •  30 May 2014 AK789 BKI/SIN 1445/1710 •  Students will be dismissed from Changi Airport Terminal 1 •  Parents are advised to arrive at 1710 hours

Accommodation

Day 1, 3 onwards: Hotel Shangri-La, Kota Kinabalu Address: 75 Bandaran Berjaya, 11718, Kota Kinabalu 88819 Tel: (60) 88 212 800 Day 2: Pendant Hut (Mt Kinabalu – no network)

Trip Highlights

Kinabalu Park, Sabah •  One of the tallest mountains in S.E.A. •  Flora / fauna education centre

Mari Mari Cultural Village

•  See how the natives live / used to live •  Experience tribal lifestyles (blowpipes, dances, etc)

Kiulu River

•  Experience rafting in a mild rapid

Snorkeling •  Exposure to underwater living creatures

Programme / Itinerary

Day 1: 25th May (Saturday)

•  Meet at Changi Airport. Flight to Sabah

•  Packing of overnight bag for the climb

•  Overnight at hotel

Day 2: 26th May (Sunday)

•  Kinabalu Park - ascent to mountain huts

•  Rest & prepare for early morning climb next day

Programme / Itinerary

Day 3: 27th May (Monday)

•  Ascent to summit of Mt Kinabalu.

•  Descent to Park HQ / Transfer to Hotel

•  Students to experience & understand that it is the effort and

commitment devoted to a project that makes it rewarding.

Day 4: 28th May (Tuesday)

•  Kiulu River White Water Rafting

Programme / Itinerary

Day 5: 29th May (Wednesday)

•  Mari Mari Cultural Village

Day 6: 30th May (Thursday)

•  Kota Kinabalu Airport - Flight back to Singapore

Trip Cost

Finalized cost includes:

•  Return tickets on Air Asia •  Accommodation •  Food •  Transport •  Mt. Kinabalu climbing permit •  Admission to places of interest (exclude visa costs, if any)

School Subsidy

SST will subsidise 50% of the trip cost or $600, whichever is lesser. ISB students (75-100%) will receive further subsidies. An individualized statement for payment will be given out

Modes of Payment

•   Edusave  •   Cheque  •   Combina1on  of  Edusave  &  Cheque  

Edusave  Authorisa1on  Form  will  be  given  out.    Kindly  complete  the  reply  slip  and  submit  together  with  any  cheque  payment  by  2  May  2014  (Friday).  

Safety Precautions

Insurance  All  students  are  covered  by  travel  insurance  which  would  include  emergency  evacua1on,  medical  treatments,  loss  of  personal  effects,  etc.            ISOS  ISOS  is  the  MOE  contract  agent  for  all  overseas  travel  advice  and  consultancy.  SST  will  have  the  support  of  ISOS  in  case  of  emergency  while  overseas.        

Safety Measures/Precautions

•  5 per group

•  Teachers / tour guides / student leaders at all times.

•  Students’ food allergies have been noted. No beef will be

served.

•  Accommodation: Twin-sharing. Different genders on different

levels and are not allowed to be in the same room

•  Hydration: Two bottles of water per day.

•  First Aid Kit: Brought along for all outdoor activities.

•  Medication: Personal medications (if any)

•  Care of personal valuables and effects

•  Personal safety (traffic, staying as a group, night curfew, interacting with people outside the group)

•  Hygiene (consumption of food & drinks from roadside stalls)

•  Personal hygiene (regular washing of hands, not rubbing eyes,

touching of animals/vegetation)

•  Security (behaviour and appropriate conduct)

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Safety Issues To Note

Rules and Expectations

•  Students are ambassadors of Singapore and SST

•  Be socially sensitive and aware.

•  Observe all laws and regulations

•  Follow teachers’ instructions at all times

•  All students are required to sleep by 11pm or earlier to have enough

rest for the next day’s activities.

•  Respect other visitors in the hotel.

Rules and Expectations

Disciplinary consequences for students who do not adhere to

school rules and instructions given during the trip.

Students who compromise their own safety and that of others will

be barred from participating in subsequent activities.

Expectations for Adventure and Leadership GCP

“Times  like  that  bring  out  the  best  in  some  people  and  

the  worst  in  others.”  ~  J.K.  Rowling  

•  Engaging  =/=  Fun  

•  Expect  the  unexpected  

•  Various  roles  assigned  daily  

•  Group  iPad  documen1ng  learning  and  reflec1ons    

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Packing and planning

•  Students  will  construct  group  packing  list  based  on  essen1al  ques1ons  (EQ)    

•  Objec1ve:  To  ins1ll  a  sense  of  self-­‐responsibility  and  

accountability  

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Current equipment

•  Good  trekking  shoes  

•  Water-­‐resistant  outer  shell  jacket  

•  Haversack  with  waterproofing  (Max  35-­‐40  liters  for  

actual  climb)  

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Additional equipment

•  Thermals  /  base  layer  

•  Fleece  jacket  

•  Wind  resistant  gloves  

•  Waterproof  pants  

•  Hands-­‐free  torchlight  

•  Beanie  /  ski  cap  

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Things to Note

Communica:on  with  Students  

•  1  SMS  update  upon  touchdown  in  Sabah    

•  1  SMS  update  upon  comple1on  of  trek  on  Day  3  

•  No  news  =  good  news                

       

Emergencies  

All  emergency  calls  should  be  directed  to  school  FIRST  

and  not  your  child    

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Questions?

Thank you!