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Woodgrove Primary School Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. P6 2D1N Educational & Cultural Trip to Malacca, Malaysia Briefing for Parents [Friday, 22 February 2019] Objectives 1. To develop in our students 21 st Century Global Travel

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P6 2D1N Educational & Cultural Trip to Malacca, Malaysia Briefing for Parents [Friday, 22 February 2019]

Woodgrove Primary School

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Objectives

  • 1. To develop in our students 21st Century

competencies of cross cultural skills and sensitivities.

  • 2. To enable our students to learn

independence, responsibility and self- management skills while they are away from home.

  • 3. To cultivate students’ appreciation for the

diverse racial and ethnic cultures in Malacca

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Malacca Trip Dates

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Date / Day Reporting Time and Venue Dismissal Time Classes Teacher Overall I/C & Designation 7 – 8 March 2019 [Thu – Fri] 6 a.m. [School Canteen] ETA 6 p.m. 6A and 6B Mdm Yuniza [P5&6 Year Head] 11 – 12 March 2019 [Mon – Tue] 6 a.m. [School Canteen] ETA 6 p.m. 6C and 6D Ms Susan Tan [P3&4 Year Head] 13 – 14 March 2019 [Wed – Thu] 6 a.m. [School Canteen] ETA 6 p.m. 6E and 6F Mdm Thuhaila [EL HOD]

Important note for Malaysian pupils (residing in Malaysia): They are also expected to return to school and make transport arrangements for their parents to pick them up.

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General Information

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SCHOOL EMERGENCY CONTACT : During School Hours: 6894 3371 For emergencies only: (65) 9230 7481 EMERGENCY CONTACT (Travel Agency Personnel) : Mr Derrick Ow: +65 9660 8702 / 6262 2348 / 012-925 7540 Ms Stephy Cheah: +65 9155 2277 MFA Duty Office (24 hours) : (+65) 6379 8800 / 8855 Please note: Parents will receive key updates on pupils’ whereabouts via Snaap and Parents’ Gateway App.

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0600hrs Assemble @ Woodgrove Primary School 0630hrs Depart for Johor Bahru via 1st link 0800hrs After immigration clearance at JB checkpoint, meet and greet by friendly tour guide Morning tea-break: 1 bread + 1 packet of milo (e.g. Gardenia bread etc..) 0830hrs Continue with journey to Malacca In between 2 toilet stop

  • 1. 109KM Highway Toilet Stop
  • 2. Jasin Toll Toilet Stop

1230hrs Buffet lunch @ Bayview Hotel 1330hrs Time Group A Group B 2pm Chengho Museum Jonker Street Harmony Street Malacca Heritage tour

  • The Stadhuys
  • Christchurch
  • St Paul Hill
  • Fort A famosa

3pm Malacca Heritage tour

  • The Stadhuys
  • Christchurch
  • St Paul Hill
  • Fort A famosa

Chengho Museum Jonker Street Harmony Street ** Tea break – 1 bread + 1 packet of Ribena / Chrysanthemum Tea

Day 1 - ITINERARY

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1630hrs Depart for Encore Melaka 1730hrs Enjoy the 70 minutes cultural show : Encore Melaka Impression Series 1915hrs Dinner at Nyonya Village 2015hrs Heading to hotel for check in 2030hrs a) Hotel personnel to do safety briefing b) Teacher I/C to do safety briefing (dos and don’ts) and debrief c) Issuing room keys to students 2100hrs Back to the room and rest for the night

Day 1 - ITINERARY

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Malacca City Walking Tour

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Day 2 - ITINERARY

0600hrs Rise and shine 0700hrs Breakfast at hotel 0800hrs Depart for Kampong Parit Penghulu 0900hrs Arrived Kampong for 2.5-3 hours program Time Group A Group B 9am – 9.30am Basket weaving Batik Painting 9.30am – 10.30am Ondeh-Ondeh Demo & Showcase the palm fruits/paddy stalk/rubber seeds/latex Traditional Games & Showcasing of Malay Traditional House 10.30am – 11.00am Traditional Games & Showcasing of Malay Traditional House Ondeh-Ondeh Demo & Showcase the palm fruits/paddy stalk/rubber seeds/latex 11.00am - 11.30am **Tea Break & Toilet (2 pcs of Malay kuih with hot drinks like Tea & coffee ) 11.45hrs Continue journey to Yong Peng In between toilet stop at 1.Yong Peng 105KM 1330hrs Late lunch at Yoyo (Yong Peng) 1430hrs Heading back to Singapore via 1st link ** Tea break – 1 bread + 1 packet of Ribena /Chrysanthemum Tea 1630hrs Immigration clearence 1800hrs Estimated time arrival @ Woodgrove Primary School Home sweet home!

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Kampong activities

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Sample Coach

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Accommodation

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Check-in Date Hotel / Resort 1 night 4*Equatorial Hotel Melaka Address: Bandar Hilir, 75000 Malacca, Malaysia Phone: +60 6-282 8333 http://www.equatorial.com/

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Hospital nearby Hotel

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Mahkota Medical Centre – 24 hrs Address: No. 3, Mahkota Melaka, Jalan Merdeka, 75000 Malacca, Malaysia Phone: +60 6-285 2999

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Information on Travel to Malaysia

  • Weather:

Temperature ranges from 24˚C to 32˚C

  • Time difference:

No Time Difference between Singapore and Malaysia

  • Electricity :

220 V, 50Hz

  • Tipping & Porterage:

Tipping is included in the package

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Exchange Rate

 You are strongly advised to change Ringgit Malaysia RM in Singapore

 S$ 1=RM 3 approximately.

 Advisable to bring RM20 to Maximum RM50.

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Passports * * IMPOR IMPORTANT ANT NO NOTE TE *

  • Your international passport must have a minimum validity
  • f (06) six months from the date of arrival into Malaysia
  • Please ensure the photo in the passport is updated
  • All overseas nationalities to bring along student permit

(Green pass) / PR pass & re-entry permit etc.

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Samples of Student’s Pass and Re-entry Permit

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Food & Beverage (Reminders for pupils)

  • Tap water is NOT drinkable in Malaysia

You are advised to drink only bottled mineral water.

  • DO NOT buy anything from roadside stalls.
  • Be alert and mindful of your environment, or food that

you might have an allergy to.

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Health / Medical & Dietary Needs

  • Please alert the teachers if you :

*Have any medical condition *Need prescribed medication *Need special diet *Have allergic reactions to certain medication / food Students to bring

  • wn medication;

Travel Agent / Teachers are not allowed to provide any medication.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: PERSONAL MEDICATION

  • For pupils who are under

medication or as a standby, we advise you to bring along your own medication and keep them intact in your pouch bags.

  • Include clear instructions on

how to administer the medication.

  • Please ensure your child is

able to administer his/her own medication.

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Attire

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On the day of departure: Thursday 7 Mar / Monday 11 Mar / Wednesday 13 Mar All pupils are to  wear their PE T-shirt, long pants/ jeans and school shoes/ sports shoes.  bring a light jacket/ windbreaker for the bus trip (from Singapore to Malacca)

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Recommended Packing List

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Recommended Packing List

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Recommended Packing List

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Additional notes:

  • All essentials should be packed in the day pack (please refer to the

list above for the list of suggested items that should be in the pack).

  • Do not leave any valuables in luggage.
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  • Good walking shoes (school shoes or track shoes)
  • Do not bring:
  • valuables such as cameras, jewellery.
  • handphones (strongly discouraged; pupils may be

distracted, handphones may get stolen if pupils are not alert and possible high bills incurred from Auto Roaming charges).

  • objects such as scissors, lighter, pen knife, etc.

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General Travel Tips (for pupils)

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General Travel Tips (for pupils)

  • Make 2 photocopies of your passport identification page.

This will facilitate replacement if your passport is stolen or lost.

  • Leave one copy at home and carry the other with you in a

separate place from your passport.

  • Leave a copy of the itinerary with your family for their

reference.

  • Valuable documents and items such as money and

travel documents should be carried in your hand luggage.

  • Never store valuables in your luggage.

Bring a backpack or a cross- shoulder sling bag

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NTUC Plan A (WITHOUT coverage for pre-existing medical condition)

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Please note: This plan does not include coverage for pre- existing medical conditions. Parents are to liaise with the travel agent to purchase the extension.

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On the day of scheduled trip: If your child is not feeling well AND decided not to come to school for the trip. Please bring your child to see a doctor. Doctor to indicate “UNFIT FOR TRAVEL” on Medical Certificate covering at least first day of trip as well as diagnosis in order to claim for trip cancellation from NTUC.

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  • If your child is already in school and has a

temperature of more than 37.5 degrees (during the temperature-taking exercise)

  • Child will be sent to the Sick Bay to rest;

Parent/Guardian will be contacted to bring the child home.

  • Parent/Guardian to bring the child to see a doctor.
  • Doctor to indicate “UNFIT FOR TRAVEL” on Medical

Certificate covering at least first day of trip as well as diagnosis in order to claim for trip cancellation from NTUC.

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EMBARKATION PROCEDURE

Upon arrival in school, take attendance and temperature. Students are to queue

  • rderly to board the bus

Upon arrival at 1st Link Custom, take along your valuables and Passport ONLY. Move and queue orderly with teacher in-charge of your group.

DISEMBARKATION PROCEDURE

 Upon arrival at 1st Link Johor Custom, take along everything and hold on to your personal luggage  After clearance of Johor Custom, please make sure there is a date STAMP in your passport. Look for your teacher in-charge after you got your passport stamped.  Transfer to Malaysia coach. Before depart , account for all belongings.

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Impt note: Pupils are not allowed to take photos at the Checkpoints! Embarkation and Disembarkation Procedure

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General Safety Reminders

  • ‘Safety First’ at all times.
  • Always inform the teacher in

charge of your group if you need to leave the group (i.e. toilet)

  • Always move in groups of 3s

/pairs (i.e. your room-mates are your buddies)

  • If you need to go the toilet,

you must get your buddy to accompany you.

  • Inform the teachers of any

strangers who approached you.

  • Be responsible for your own
  • health. Always inform the

teacher if you are unwell.

  • Avoid consuming food and drinks

that are unsuitable.

  • Take only prescribed medicine

when you are unwell and with a teacher’s supervision.

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Do not take the towels.

Expectations of students (hotel stay)

Do not go to other students’ hotel rooms. Take care of hotel amenities. Take care of the hotel room keys assigned to you. No changing of roommates

  • r room

No running along the corridors or in the room. No screaming/ shouting along the corridors or in the

  • room. Lower your volume.

Call the teacher first using room-to-room Intercom. Do not go to teachers’ room.

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Be aware of fire exit points Do not view the Pay TV (you will incur additional charges) Lock and latch the room door. Test the water before shower to ensure it is not too hot Spot check by teacher Debriefing session

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Expectations of students (hotel stay)

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Key Expectations of pupils (in the bus)

Remain seated at all times. Look out for the vehicles around you as you step out of the bus. Pay attention to tour guide.

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  • Chewing gum (except oral dental and medicated gum)
  • Replica of weapons
  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco products and cigarettes
  • Endangered species of wildlife and their by-products
  • Firecrackers
  • Obscene articles, publications, pirated discs and software
  • Food Products

Prohibited & Controlled Items

You will be detained by ICA officers if you are found to be in possession of these items.

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Emergency Contact

GLOBAL TRAVEL EXPERTS PTE. LTD Singapore Office: Person-in-charge:

  • Mr. Derrick Ow – Hp: +65 96608702 / +6012-925 7540

Mr Rick – HP:+65 8402 4464 Ms Stephy – HP: +65 9155 2277 / 8698 3905 Address: 111, North Bridge Road, #02-06 Peninsula Plaza, Singapore 179098 Tel: +65 6262 2348 / 2308 Fax: +65 6837 0797

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