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Values and attitudes acquired through experiential
learning allows for better retention by pupils.
Having an extended learning centre outside the
classroom can better engage the students. |
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With deeper understanding and better appreciation
of various cultural practices, greater bonding
among pupils of different ethnic groups and
academic abilities can be fostered. The sense
of belonging to the school and community can
be enhanced too. |
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The NE Village will promote a vibrant and
dynamic educational hub for students and stakeholders
to learn and exchange ideas on NE matters. |
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Students will have opportunities to serve
as ambassadors to visitors, thereby enhancing
their speaking ability and knowledge of NE,
Science and the Arts. |
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As pupils engage in traditional games and
sports, there will be more opportunities for
racial integration and enhanced understanding
of one another’s differences. |
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Character of pupils will be developed as they
learn to be responsible for the exhibits and
explore the trails independently. |
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| A
Malay wedding played out by Admiralty pupils. |
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The commitment of the Parents Support Group has made it possible
for the school to tap their services whenever the need arises,
to ensure smooth running of the programme.
Other organisations such as the Singapore Heritage Board, the
Singapore Tourism Board help with information relating to culture,
while Ngee Ann Polytechnic and the Singapore Science Centre
lend their expertise for the Science trail.
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| Admiralty
pupils engrossed in Chinese painting session. |
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Aside from using the grant to train teachers, part of it will
be used for developing infrastructure for the trails and setting
up a Games Museum. Other uses include designing an integrative
curriculum, producing school-based texts and assessment tools
and publishing NE learning resources.
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| Dressed
up in a variety of costumes for a performance. |
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| Pupils
enjoy making handicrafts for various festivals (see
inset). |
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Specially tailored for all Pri 1 & Pri 2 pupils, the Funtastick
Harmony programme focuses on the school's two niche areas ---
NE and character development. These, in turn, are aligned with
the school's vision of 'nurturing creative problem solvers who
are Gracious, Responsible
and Public-spirited, prepared for the challenges
ahead'.
Through fun activities such as story-sharing, singing, team-building,
performing, art and hands-on projects, pupils will experience
the joy of harmony and develop respect for the cultural practices
of other races. These activities will be conducted on a weekly
basis.
The school believes that the programme should equip its Pri
1 and 2 pupils with a firm foundation in NE and cultivate in
them desirable character traits. The programme will also be
integrated into the Civics and Moral Education and Social Studies
curriculum and assembly programmes for other levels from year
2006.
The grant will be used to develop instructional materials, IT
and AV resources, as well as training for staff, pupils and
parents.
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