25-29 March 2019 – S3 Learning Trip (Singapore)

All S3 students spent five days and four nights in Singapore. Known as the 'almost perfect country', Singapore has solid planning in many aspects. We definitely had a wonderful time wandering around this advanced and modern country, and have learnt a lot from this journey.

The first spot we went to after landing in Singapore was the Hawker Centre, a food centre that provides a rich variety of cooked food. One of the differences between the hawker centres in Singapore and those in Hong Kong is that there are no air-conditioners. Although the weather was really hot, we still tried the famous ‘hot’ noodles, laksa. It was tasty and the price was rather cheap compared to Hong Kong.

One of the most memorable sites we visited was the ArtScience Museum. The permanent exhibition, Future World, is a creative thread where art, science, technology and culture have come together. It features a collection of art installations and interactive projects. As we walked into the exhibition hall, Nature, we were fascinated by the dazzling patterns shown on the screens. Imagine this: different flowers are projected on the huge screens around you; purple, pink and yellow 'raindrops' are gently dropping onto the tip of the flowers; butterflies are circling you; and peaceful music is embracing you… how could you not be relaxed? This exhibition hall aims to show that 'the reach of human activity and intervention spans across the entirety of the natural world, affecting not just individual elements, species and ecosystems, but also the very condition of their existence'. Personally, from the moment I entered the hall, all I could think of was to appreciate nature itself. We spent a cheerful time in the ArtScience Museum, and there was much more to explore and play as Nature was only the start.

We also visited a secondary school in Singapore, Cedar Girls' School, and spent a day as local students. Their subjects were similar to ours, and we learnt about their diverse cultures. Their main languages were English, Chinese and Malay, but their lesson styles were less interactive than ours. Their cafeteria provides high quality food served by friendly staff, and there were choices from different cultures such as Asian cuisines and Western food. The price was also cheaper compared to ours. Overall, the experience of the school visit was really enjoyable.

We really enjoyed this experience in the 'almost perfect country', and we have definitely learnt more about their cultures and living styles. This journey has truly given us an opportunity to reflect on our impressions of Singapore.

Written by Aurora Chua (S3CY), Kiandra Chan (S3CY) and Melissa Lai (S3CY)