3rd Meeting - Post

26 pupils were present for the above meeting. Wei Xhan & Shu Fang were absent with valid reasons. All 5 groups brainstormed on types of items that can be presented for the opening & closing ceremony at NGTHS. Below were their ideas......
Group 1
*Skit on the festivals celebrated by the various races
*Song - Dayong Sampang & Tian MiMi

Group 2

*Song - Heal The World (Group printed lyrics already!)

*Dance (Self-composed steps)

Group 3

*Skit - Comedy Version

*Musical Performance (Dance & Skit)

*Magic Show

*Sharing - on using the different types of language

Group 4

*Malay Dance

*Chinese Dance

*Indian Dance

*Songs - Home & Zip-a-dee-do-dah

Group 5

*Skit - local delights & S'pore NDP Songs

*Malay Dance

*Songs - Dayung Sampung & Tian MiMi

Thanks to 3T1's Mohd Fandi & Mohd Khair for teaching some of the boys to play kompang, a Malay musical instrument. Wondering which four boys made it through the audition and be able to perform for the vietnamese????........

3rd Meeting

Hi all, just a reminder that our 3rd meeting will be held tomorrow.

Date: 18/08/09 (Tuesday)
Time: 2.30pm
Venue: Comp Lab 4

For our 3rd meeting, pls put on your creative hat because we are going to brainstorm for a whole group performance when we reached Vietnam.

Also remember that your group's pre-trip research is due tomorrow as well.

2nd Meeting - Post

The pupils had their 2nd meeting as scheduled. 2 of them, Shijie and Amirul were on MC.

Shijie and Amirul, pls get updates from your friends.

The pupils did the pre-trip research on Vietnam and Singapore. All of them were on task, therefore most groups were almost able to finish the research.

To all groups, you will submit the pre-trip research in the next meeting 18/08/09.

Those who have yet to submit your photocopied passport, pls do so anytime this week or by next meeting.

Those who need to renew your passprt, pls do so asap.

Pre-trip research HELP

In case your group is finding it difficult to start on the topic(s),
here are some points for you to consider:

Geography
- the population of vietnam
- size of country, cities we are visiting (with maps and pics)
- major cities
- type of government
- number of ethnic minorities
- other geographical information on Vietnam

History
- the government which ruled Vietnam from 1800s to present day
- will be good if its presented in timeline

Religions, Festivals and Superstitions
- their main religion
- their main festivals celebrated (with pics)
- what is considered 'taboo' - no good and good in Vietnam

Cuisine
- different kinds of food and drinks (with pics)

Etiquette and Greetings
- what is considered good manners when visiting a Vietnamese home
- things you should and should not say when visiting a Vietnamese home
- simple greetings you can use

Remember, whatever topic(s) the group is researching on, do a research on S'pore too. This will help you to communicate and inform your Vietnamese friends about Singapore.

Groupings

Here are the breakdown of the pupils in their groups:

GROUP 1
1. Shijie (Leader)
2. Annabelle
3. Shihui
4. Ruelia
5. Ding Heng
6. Norrasyidah

GROUP 2
1. Dominic (L)
2. Zen Hoe
3. Kenneth
4. Allie
5. Qiao-min
6. Indira

GROUP 3
1. Xuan Qi (L)
2. Ameerrulddin
3. Saranya
4. Wee Siang
5. Wei Xhan
6. Sheryl

GROUP 4
1. Pei Zhen (L)
2. Amirul
3. April
4. Shuwen
5. Xuan Zhao

GROUP 5
1. Amirul Akmal (L)
2. Hariharan
3. Annabel
4. Jian Hui
5. Shu Fang

2nd meeting - 11/08/09

2nd meeting:

11/08/09 (Tuesday)

at Comp Lab 4

Remember to photocopy your passport validity and
bring it along for the meeting.

We'll also be doing the pre-trip research topics.

Meanwhile, note down some relevant websites so that your group can get started immediately on that day.

Group leaders, pls organise your group members.

Pls pass the message.

Happy National Day

Its confirmed! Our CIP to Vietnam will be from:

8th November to 17th November 2009

Remember to block this period off!

04/08/09 - First Official Meeting

The 2nd batch of pupils selected for the Cultural Immersion Programme (CIP) had their meeting on 04/08/09 at 2.30pm at Comp Lab 4.

The pupils were grouped and given the student file which will be their manual for their trip to Vietnam.

All turned up except : Shijie (2A1), Indira (2E1) and Saranya (2E1)

These are some of the tasks assigned to them on the first meeting:

CIP pre-trip research topics on Vietnam

1. Etiquette and Greetings - Group 1

2. Cuisine - Group 2

3. Religions, Festivals, Superstitions - Group 3

4. History - Group 4

5. Geography - Group 5

'One' finger for the first meeting

Next meeting will be on 11/08/09, Tuesday at 2.30pm

(venue to be confirmed)