RAFFLES INSTITUTION MONTAGE 2012
Proposed Programme Outline (03-06 Jan 2012 Tue-Fri)
Group Size: 451 students + 30 teachers
- Programme A – min 120 students, max 150 students + 10 teachers (Groups 1 – 4)
- Programme B – min 120 students, max 150 students + 10 teachers (Groups 5 – 8)
- Programme C – min 120 students, max 150 students + 10 teachers (Groups 9 – 12)
Programme A Itinerary
Day | Routing | Groups 1 (Classes 2C & 2G) & 2 (Class 2L) | Groups 3 (2F) & 4 (2M) |
01 Tue (LD) | Depart 0800 – 1700hrs | Organic farming @ Zenxin Farm Check in Putri Resort | |
02 Wed (BLD) | Malacca 0830 – 1230hrs | Amazing Race (Jonker Trail) – Group of 10 Zheng He’s Legends (Museum) | Zheng He’s Voyage (Princess’ Well) |
Malacca 1400 – 1700hrs | Zheng He’s Voyage (Princess’ Well) | Amazing Race (Jonker Trail) – Group of 10 Zheng He’s Legends (Museum) | |
03 Thu (BLD) | Malacca 0900 – 1200hrs | Industry Visit | |
Malacca – Rambai – Malacca 1400 – 2200hrs | Malay culture & lifestyle @ Sg Rambai
Malay Traditional Wedding Feast | ||
04 Fri (BL) | Malacca – Rambai – 0830 – 1430hrs | “Little Nyonya” Peranakan Wedding Show | |
Check out Tree Planting (Village Livelihood Programme) | |||
Programme B Itinerary
Day | Routing | Groups 5 (2A & 2H) & 6 (2J) | Groups 7 (2B) & 8 (2E) |
01 Tue (LD) | Depart 0800 – 2200hrs | Malay culture & lifestyle @ Sg Rambai
Malay Traditional Wedding Feast | |
02 Wed (BLD) | Malacca 0900 – 1200hrs | Industry Visit | |
Malacca – Rambai – Malacca 1400-1800hrs | Tree Planting (Village Livelihood Programme) | ||
03 Thu (BLD) | Malacca 0830 – 1230hrs | Amazing Race (Jonker Trail) – Group of 10 Zheng He’s Legends (Museum) | Zheng He’s Voyage (Princess’ Well) |
Malacca 1400 – 1800hrs | Zheng He’s Voyage (Princess’ Well) | Amazing Race (Jonker Trail) – Group of 10 Zheng He’s Legends (Museum) | |
04 Fri (BL) | Malacca – 0830 – 1430hrs | “Little Nyonya” Peranakan Wedding Show | |
Check out Organic farming @ Zenxin Farm | |||
Programme C Itinerary
Day | Routing | Groups 9 (2D & 2Q) & 10 (2P) | Groups 11 (2I) & 12 (2K) | |
01 Tue (LD) | Depart 0800hrs | Amazing Race (Jonker Trail) – Group of 10 Zheng He’s Legends (Museum) Check into Putri Resort | Organic farming @ Zenxin Farm Check into Putri Resort | |
02 Wed (BLD) | Malacca – Rambai 0900-1200hrs | Industry Visit | Tree Planting | |
Rambai 1400 – 2130hrs | Malay culture & lifestyle @ Sg Rambai
Malay Traditional Wedding Feast | |||
03 Thu (BLD) | Malacca 0800/0900 – 1200hrs | Zheng He’s Voyage (Princess’ Well) | Industry Visit | |
Malacca 1400 – 1800hrs | Tree Planting | Zheng He’s Voyage (Princess’ Well) | ||
04 Fri (BL) | Malacca – 0830 – 1430hrs | “Little Nyonya” Peranakan Wedding Show | ||
Check out Organic farming @ Zenxin Farm | Check out Amazing Race (Jonker Trail) – Group of 10 Zheng He’s Legends (Museum) | |||
Explanatory Notes of Activity Modules
Learning Journey Sites | Description | Desired Learning Outcomes |
Activity 1 Jonker Trail Amazing Race Zheng He’ Legends (Museum) | Founded in 1400CE by a Hindu prince from the house of Srivijaya, Malacca has prospered under the patronage of the Ming emperor whose envoy, Admiral Zheng He first visited in 1409. Since then many foreigners have appeared to trade with few who desired to conquer it in 1511 (Portuguese) and then in 1641 (Dutch) and finally in 1795 (British). A brief occupation by Japanese during WW2 created a turn of event with Malacca being part of the Federation of Malaysia in 1957. On this learning journey, pupils traced the heritage and history of old Malacca (circa 1400 – 1957) through close teamwork using leads and assigned tasks to search for clues in solving a murder case of a prominent Malaccan. Complementing the Amazing Race pupils must complete a self guided programme through a maze covering the legendary adventures of Admiral Zheng He at an ancient ‘warehouse’ along the Malacca River | Knowledge of Ancient Civilisation Creative problem solving skills Conflict resolution Democratic decision making Teamwork and Cooperation Bonding Resilience to Adversity Quotient Understanding Sino-Malay Relationship Respect for Harmony in Diversity |
Activity 2 Zheng He’s Voyage (Princess’ Well) | Built by the Portuguese as a chapel and later turned into a fortress by the Dutch, Not far from here is another hill known as Bukit Cina where the legendary Admiral Zheng He resided and later became the home of a Chinese princess. Here a well can be found which is known for those who drink the water will revisit Malacca. The local Chinese guilds later turned this hill into a burial ground. On this learning journey, pupils will explore | Colonialism – Compare & Contrast Creative problem solving skills Conflict resolution Democratic decision making Teamwork and Cooperation Bonding Resilience to Adversity Quotient Scarcity of national resource (water) |
Activity 3 Malay Culture & Lifestyle – Sg Rambai with Malay Traditional Wedding Feast | When Parameswara first arrived in Malacca, it was called Kampung Bertam and he renamed it ‘Melaka’. The local inhabitants were mainly the sea gypsies (aka Orang Laut) and belonged to the proto-Malay tribes. Mixed with the peoples of Malay weddings are grand affairs where the couple is treated as royalty. Weddings are usually spread out over several days, starting with the Henna-staining ceremony, followed by the Nikah ceremony and ending with the Bersanding, which is the actual wedding day. During the Bersanding which literally means the "sitting together of the bride and bridegroom on the bridal couch" known as the Pelami. At the agreed time, the bridegroom is escorted in a procession with a hadrah or kompang band (male music group) to his bride's house. On arrival, he has to pay a 'tax' in the form of money to the girl's family before he enters each door leading to the pelamin to take his place besides his bride. An astakona, a tiered pedestalled tray, is also placed in front of the pelamin. Each tier contains a mound of cooked yellow rice studded all over with red-dyed eggs. This tray will later be presented to the emak pengantin (a close friend or relative chosen to be the matron of honour for the marriage) as an act of appreciation for her help during the ceremonies. The groom then sits with the bride on the pelamin. This is followed by feasting and merry-making, called the kenduri. Pupils participate in activities as part of the kampung community spirit including a telematch, traditional wedding feast and celebration, greatly appreciating the Malay culture. Selected students will participate as part of the wedding set. | Conflict resolution Democratic decision making Teamwork and Cooperation Bonding Respect for Harmony in Diversity |
Activity 4 “Little Nyonya” Peranakan Wedding Show (This activity shall be alternate to the Malay Traditional Wedding Feast) | Peranakan Chinese and Baba-Nyonya are terms used for the descendants of late 15th and 16th-century Chinese immigrants to the Indonesian archipelago of Nusantara during the Colonial era. Members of this community in Melaka address themselves as "Nyonya Baba" instead of "Baba-Nyonya". The wedding ceremony of the Peranakan is largely based on Chinese tradition, and is one of the most colourful wedding ceremonies in Malaysia and Singapore. At weddings, the Dondang Sayang, a form of extempore rhyming song in Malay sung and danced by guests at the wedding party, was a highlight. Someone would begin a romantic theme which was carried on by others, each taking the floor in turn, dancing in slow gyrations as they sang. It required quick wit and repartee and often gave rise to laughter and applause when a particularly clever phrase was sung. The melodic accents of the Baba-Nonya and their particular turns of phrase lend to the charm of this performance. Pupils will have first hand witnessing how a Peranakan wedding is conducted in the environs of a refurbished ancient Ming warehouse by the Malacca River. Selected pupils will participate as part of the wedding set. | Respect for Harmony in Diversity |
Activity 5 Organic Farmer for the Day – Zenxin | Our food today is mainly made up from raw produce that has been introduced with chemical fertilizers and pesticides so that we can feed a growing and hungry global population. With GM food, we can meet the demands of the population who is now lliving longer and getting more affluent due to modern medicine. Lately however there is an increasing demand for organic food by people who is becoming aware of what goes into their bodies. Pupils learn the process in growing organic food and participate as a farmer for a day. | Compare & contrast Farming process Self Awareness Caring & Concern Empathy |
Activity 6 Village Livelihood / Environmental Conservation Programme – Tree Planting | With global warming producing devastating effects on our planet, one of the solutions is to replace our trees by replanting and managing them. Trees provide social, communal, environmental as well as economic benefits. The villagers can sustain their livelihood through proper care and management of trees while preserving our planet Earth. Pupils partake in giving back to environment by planting trees that contribute not just to the livelihood of the villagers but also preserve our planet Earth. | Compassion – Caring & Appreciating Changing climate Types of tree Teamwork & Cooperation Bonding |
Price:
Minimum number 450 pupils + 30 teachers | Price Per Person SGD |
Coach | 295 |
Price includes:
· Private air conditioned luxury coach transport Singapore/Johor/ Malacca/Singapore
· Road tolls and parking fees
· Hotel accommodation based on triple share basis with breakfast (Puteri Resort)
· Services of facilitator, local experienced guide and coach driver
· All admission and facilitation fees for activities as per programme
· Kampung experience with local tea break and cultural activities
· Malay Traditional Wedding Feast
· Little Nyonya Peranakan Wedding Show experience
· Forest sapling (3-4 pupils:1 sapling) and gloves for replanting programme
· Tipping for guide and driver
· All lunches and dinners at restaurants and specified themed venues as stated (Vegetarian and Moslem diet shall be catered)
· Daily use of briefing hall for facilitation and internalisation session
· Daily supply of bottled water
· Banner for each group (total 3)
· Emergency vehicle with driver for 24-hour stand by and advanced preparation
· Also included are worksheets preparation, gear lists and risk management paperwork
Price Does Not Include:
· Personal incidentals such as beverages, laundry, telephone charges
· Group travel insurance
· Visa fee, if any (ISE Travel shall assist with visa application subject to service fee @ SGD30/application)
Insurance
· Group Travel Insurance is purchased separately by Raffles Institution
Confirmed Hotel Accommodation
The three-star Puteri Resort at Ayer Keroh is a sprawling property with 228 plush accommodation units that feature standard hotel conveniences such as air conditioning, colour TVs with cable channels and en-suite bathrooms with hot shower facilities. WiFi is available free at the hotel lobby and it offers a large function room for group briefing at no extra charge. Surrounded by lush vegetation and fresh air, the resort is a mere 15 mins from the city and a short distance from the Pantai Medical Centre and the North-South Highway.
Important Notes:
· Quotation is valid for three months from date of this quotation with a non-refundable deposit of $150 pp. Upon receipt of purchase order, ISE Travel will endeavour to main the price with allowance for up to reduction of 10% in group size
· Food quantity will be sufficient as we agree that students will only learn effectively on full stomachs!
· Price above is only an invitation and is subject to change in the event of fuel and related taxes/surcharges increase as well as festive season surcharges. The tour is subject to the general terms and conditions of ISE Travel Pte Ltd, a copy of which will be made once the company is appointed as handling agent.
· Programme is subject to local weather and traffic conditions and industry visit is subject to confirmation of appointment.
