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 Experts Pte. Ltd. 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
Malacca Trip Dates Date / Day Reporting Dismissal Classes Teacher Overall I/C Time and Time & Designation Venue 7 – 8 March 2019 6 a.m. ETA 6 p.m. 6A and 6B Mdm Yuniza [Thu – Fri] [School [P5&6 Year Head] Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. Canteen] 11 – 12 March 2019 6 a.m. ETA 6 p.m. 6C and 6D Ms Susan Tan [Mon – Tue] [School [P3&4 Year Head] Canteen] 13 – 14 March 2019 6 a.m. ETA 6 p.m. 6E and 6F Mdm Thuhaila [Wed – Thu] [School [EL HOD] Canteen] 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.
General Information SCHOOL : During School Hours: 6894 3371 EMERGENCY CONTACT For emergencies only: (65) 9230 7481 Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. EMERGENCY : Mr Derrick Ow: +65 9660 8702 / CONTACT 6262 2348 / 012-925 7540 (Travel Agency Personnel) Ms Stephy Cheah: +65 9155 2277 MFA Duty Office : (+65) 6379 8800 / 8855 (24 hours) Please note: Parents will receive key updates on pupils’ whereabouts via Snaap and Parents’ Gateway App.
Day 1 - ITINERARY 0600hrs Assemble @ Woodgrove Primary School Depart for Johor Bahru via 1 st link 0630hrs 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 Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. 2. Jasin Toll Toilet Stop 1230hrs Buffet lunch @ Bayview Hotel 1330hrs Time Group A Group B 2pm Chengho Museum Malacca Heritage tour - Jonker Street The Stadhuys - Harmony Street Christchurch - St Paul Hill - Fort A famosa 3pm Malacca Heritage tour Chengho Museum - Jonker Street The Stadhuys - Harmony Street Christchurch - St Paul Hill - Fort A famosa ** Tea break – 1 bread + 1 packet of Ribena / Chrysanthemum Tea
Day 1 - ITINERARY 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 Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. 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
Malacca City Walking Tour Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd.
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 – Ondeh-Ondeh Demo & Traditional Games & 10.30am Showcase the palm Showcasing of Malay Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. fruits/paddy stalk/rubber Traditional House seeds/latex 10.30am – Traditional Games & Ondeh-Ondeh Demo & 11.00am Showcasing of Malay Showcase the palm Traditional House fruits/paddy stalk/rubber seeds/latex 11.00am - **Tea Break & Toilet 11.30am (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) Heading back to Singapore via 1 st link 1430hrs ** Tea break – 1 bread + 1 packet of Ribena /Chrysanthemum Tea 1630hrs Immigration clearence 1800hrs Estimated time arrival @ Woodgrove Primary School Home sweet home!
Kampong activities Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd.
Sample Coach Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd.
Accommodation Check-in Date Hotel / Resort 4*Equatorial Hotel Melaka Address: Bandar Hilir, 75000 Malacca, Malaysia 1 night Phone: +60 6-282 8333 Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. http://www.equatorial.com/
Hospital nearby Hotel Mahkota Medical Centre – 24 hrs Address: No. 3, Mahkota Melaka, Jalan Merdeka, 75000 Malacca, Malaysia Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. Phone: +60 6-285 2999
Information on Travel to Malaysia • Weather: Temperature ranges Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. from 24˚C to 32˚C • Electricity : 220 V, 50Hz • Time difference: No Time Difference • Tipping & Porterage: between Singapore Tipping is included in and Malaysia the package
Exchange Rate You are strongly advised to change Ringgit Malaysia RM in Singapore Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. S$ 1=RM 3 approximately. Advisable to bring RM20 to Maximum RM50.
Passports * * IMPOR IMPORTANT ANT NO NOTE TE * • Your international passport must have a minimum validity Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. of (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.
Samples of Student’s Pass and Re-entry Permit
Food & Beverage (Reminders for pupils) • Tap water is NOT drinkable in Malaysia You are advised to drink only bottled mineral water. Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. • DO NOT buy anything from roadside stalls. • Be alert and mindful of your environment, or food that you might have an allergy to.
Health / Medical & Dietary Needs • Please alert the teachers if you : *Have any medical condition *Need prescribed medication Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. *Need special diet *Have allergic reactions to certain medication / food Students to bring own medication; Travel Agent / Teachers are not allowed to provide any medication.
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.
Attire On the day of departure: Thursday 7 Mar / Monday 11 Mar / Wednesday 13 Mar All pupils are to Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. 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)
Recommended Packing List Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd.
Recommended Packing List Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd.
Recommended Packing List Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. 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.
General Travel Tips (for pupils) • Good walking shoes (school shoes or track shoes) Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. • 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.
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 Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. 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 Bring a hand luggage. backpack or a cross- Never store valuables in your luggage. shoulder sling bag
NTUC Plan A (WITHOUT coverage for pre-existing medical condition) Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd.
Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd.
Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd.
Global Travel Experts Pte. Ltd. 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.
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 Sino-Global Travel Pte Ltd Medical Certificate covering at least first day of trip as well as diagnosis in order to claim for trip cancellation from NTUC.
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. Sino-Global Travel Pte Ltd - 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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