Annex A
Shortlisted
places and rationale
No.
|
Location
|
|
1
|
Singapore Arts Museum
|
SAM has built one of the
world's most important public collections of Southeast Asian contemporary
artworks and will allow our buddy, Chou Jie Lun, to learn more about the arts
of Singapore and Southeast Asia.
|
2
|
Trick Eye Museum
|
We would be able to
introduce the creative art technique that turns two-dimensional paintings
into three-dimensional images through the use of optical illusions, which he
would certainly appreciated since he is interested in art.
|
3
|
National Museum of Singapore
|
The National Museum of
Singapore is the oldest museum in Singapore, with its history dating back to
1849. It focuses on exhibits related to the history of Singapore, of which
our buddy wants to understand.
|
4
|
Science Centre Singapore
|
We could bring him to the
exhibition "Singapore Innovations - From Ideas to Creations"
and show him some of Singapore's innovative/artistic inventions and life
hacks.
|
5
|
Kranji War Memorial
|
The memorial commemorates
the contributions of 24,000 soldiers of the allied forces during World War 2
and will allow our buddy to learn more about Singapore's history during World
War 2.
|
6
|
Chinatown
|
There are many museums in
Chinatown, such as the Chinatown Heritage Centre, Asian Civilisations Museum
and the Perenakan Museum, where our buddy could learn more about Singapore's
history. We could also show him the iconic architecture of Chinatown's
shophouses and eat at the Chinatown Food Street, which sells a variety of
local cuisines.
|
7
|
Singapore Botanic Gardens
|
The Botanic Gardens is the
only tropical garden to be honoured as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and demonstrates
the evolution of a British tropical colonial garden into a modern and
world-class botanic garden, scientific institution and place of conservation
and education. Our buddy could learn about the Gardens' rich heritage and
also some of Singapore's botanical history.
|
8
|
Singapore Flyer
|
The flight on Asia's largest
observation wheel will definitely be a breathtaking and exciting one. The
Flyer tickets also include an engaging multimedia showcase called The Journey
of Dreams, which provides a deeper appreciation and understanding of the
Singapore Story. Located in the heart of the Flyer is the Singapore Food
Trail, a unique 1960s themed food street which features
Singapore's well-known local dishes, where we
could eat after completion of our flight.
|
9
|
ArtScience Museum
|
The world's first ArtScience
museum at Marina Bay Sands explores the intersection between art and
science and features a range of exciting filmmakers and artists from
Singapore and their work, at various stages of their careers. Our buddy
could further understand the arts of Singapore through this visit.
|
10
|
BreakOut Games
|
Our buddy wants to do
something adventurous or exciting so we could let him experience a real life
escape game, which should be a concept that is unique to him.
|
11
|
Red Dynasty Paintball Park
|
Paintball is a fun and
exciting game that should give our buddy an adrenaline rush that he should
enjoy.
|
12
|
Adventure Cove Waterpark
|
Our buddy wants to do
something adventurous or exciting so we could bring him to this aquatic
adventure park which features Southeast Asia's first hydro-magnetic coaster
and a journey down Adventure River, passing through 14 themed zones including
a tropical jungle garden.
|
Decision Matrix
Location
|
Cost (cheapest)
|
Fun Factor
|
Relevance to interest
|
Travelling distance from RVHS
|
Duration
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Total
|
Weightage
|
x2
|
x3
|
x3
|
x1
|
x1
|
|
Place of interest
|
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Singapore Arts Museum
|
9
|
1
|
8
|
11
|
8
|
64
|
Trick Eye Museum
|
3
|
9
|
7
|
7
|
1
|
62
|
National Museum of Singapore
|
9
|
5
|
12
|
11
|
9
|
89
|
Science Centre Singapore
|
5
|
8
|
5
|
12
|
4
|
65
|
Kranji War Memorial
|
12
|
4
|
11
|
8
|
7
|
84
|
Chinatown
|
9
|
2
|
10
|
9
|
5
|
68
|
Singapore Botanic Gardens
|
10
|
3
|
6
|
6
|
6
|
59
|
Singapore Flyer
|
2
|
7
|
4
|
5
|
2
|
44
|
ArtScience Museum
|
12
|
6
|
9
|
3
|
3
|
75
|
BreakOut Games
|
4
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
10
|
27
|
Red Dynasty Paintball Park
|
6
|
12
|
3
|
1
|
12
|
66
|
Adventure Cove Waterpark
|
1
|
11
|
2
|
4
|
11
|
56
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Annex B
Itinerary
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Day 1
Time/h
|
Location
|
Cost
|
Information
|
Rationale
|
Lessons to be learnt
|
0800
|
RVHS Hostel
|
Free
|
Nil
|
Location where buddy is staying
|
Nil
|
0810
|
Bus 197 to Science Centre Singapore
|
$1.20
|
Walking to the bus stop and waiting for the bus (bus comes every 2 to
7 minutes) takes about 10 minutes.
|
Fastest way to get there and cheap as well. Buddy could have a feel of
what it is like to take Singapore's public bus.
|
Transport system in Singapore – how buses work, cost and cultural
manners on the bus. (seats for elderly etc)
|
0830
|
Science Centre Singapore
|
$12
|
Science Centre Singapore is a scientific institution that aims to
bring out the wonders of science. Admission fee is $12 for adults (13 years
old and above).
|
Since our buddy wants to understand the arts of Singapore, we could
bring him to the exhibition "Singapore Innovations - From Ideas
to Creations" and show him some of Singapore's innovative/artistic
inventions and life hacks.
|
Our buddy could witness the application of the creativity and imagination
of Singaporeans, which is a kind of art.
|
0910
|
MRT (East-West Line) from Jurong East MRT to City Hall MRT
|
$1.58
|
Walking to the respective MRT stations takes about 15 minutes and the MRT
ride itself is about 30 minutes long.
|
Fastest way to get there and also affordable. Buddy could have a feel
of what it is like to take Singapore's MRT.
|
Transport system in Singapore – how MRTs work, cost and cultural
manners on the MRT. (seats for elderly etc)
|
0955
|
National Museum of Singapore
|
$5
|
The National Museum of Singapore is the oldest museum in Singapore,
with its history dating back to 1849.
|
The museum focuses on exhibits related to the history of Singapore, of
which our buddy wants to understand.
|
History of Singapore
|
1110
|
Walk to Singapore Arts Museum
|
Free
|
Fastest way of travelling to SAM
|
Buddy could also take in views of Singapore's downtown area while
walking.
|
Nil
|
1115
|
Singapore Arts Museum
|
$5
|
SAM has built one of the world's most important public collections of
Southeast Asian contemporary artworks.
|
It will allow our buddy, Chou Jie Lun, to learn more about the arts of
Singapore and Southeast Asia, which is one of his interests. We could also
grab a quick bite at its canteen if we are hungry.
|
The arts of Singapore and Southeast Asia
|
1155
|
MRT from Bras Basah MRT to Promenade MRT + Walk to ArtScience Museum
|
$0.88
|
The MRT ride is about 5 minutes long and walking from Promenade MRT to
ArtScience Museum takes approximately 10 minutes.
|
Fastest way to get there and also affordable. Buddy could have a feel
of what it is like to take Singapore's MRT. We will also be walking along the
Helix Bridge, which is a steel
footbridge inspired by the curved form of the structure of DNA.
|
Transport system in Singapore – how MRTs work, cost and cultural
manners on the MRT. (seats for elderly etc)
Architecture of Helix Bridge
|
1210
|
ArtScience Museum
|
Free
|
The world's first ArtScience museum at Marina Bay Sands explores
the intersection between art and science.
|
Our buddy could further understand the
arts of Singapore through this visit as the museum features a range of exciting
filmmakers and artists from Singapore and their work, at various stages of
their careers.
|
Arts of Singapore
|
1250
|
MRT from Bayfront MRT to Chinatown MRT
|
$0.88
|
Walking to the respective MRT stations takes about 10 minutes and the MRT
ride itself is about 5 minutes long.
|
Fastest way to get there and also affordable. Buddy could have a feel
of what it is like to take Singapore's MRT.
|
Transport system in Singapore – how MRTs work, cost and cultural
manners on the MRT. (seats for elderly etc)
|
1305
|
Chinatown Food Street
|
$5
|
Lunch at Chinatown Food Street, which sells a variety of local
cuisines.
|
Buddy wants to try the different local fare in Singapore so we will
bring him to the Food Street.
|
Diversity of Singapore's local food
|
1350
|
Chinatown Tour
|
Free
|
There are many museums in Chinatown, such as the Chinatown Heritage
Centre, Asian Civilisations Museum and the Perenakan Museum.
|
Our buddy could learn more about Singapore's history, which is his
interest, through visiting these museums. We could also talk to him a little
bit about the architecture of Chinatown's iconic shophouses.
|
History of Singapore
Architecture of Chinatown's buildings (such as shophouses)
|
1600
|
MRT from Promenade MRT to Botanic Gardens MRT
|
$1.32
|
Walking to the respective MRT stations takes about 10 minutes and the MRT
ride itself is about 15 minutes long.
|
Fastest way to get there and also affordable. Buddy could have a feel
of what it is like to take Singapore's MRT.
|
Transport system in Singapore – how MRTs work, cost and cultural
manners on the MRT. (seats for elderly etc)
|
1625
|
Singapore Botanic Gardens
|
$1 (Admission fee) + $5 (food)
|
The Botanic Gardens is the only tropical garden to be honoured as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site and demonstrates the evolution of a British
tropical colonial garden into a modern and world-class botanic garden,
scientific institution and place of conservation and education.
|
The Gardens is definitely a pride to many Singaporeans and certainly
worthy of introducing to our buddy. Our buddy could also learn about
the Gardens' rich heritage and also some of Singapore's botanical history.
|
Singapore's botanical history
|
1735
|
MRT from Botanic Gardens MRT to Jurong West MRT
|
$1.69
|
Walking to the respective MRT stations takes about 5 minutes and the MRT
ride itself is about 20 minutes long.
|
Fastest way to get back to the hostel and also affordable. Buddy could
have a feel of what it is like to take Singapore's MRT, especially during the
peak hour.
|
Transport system in Singapore – how MRTs work, cost and cultural
manners on the MRT. (seats for elderly etc)
|
1800
|
RVHS Hostel
|
Free
|
Nil
|
Location where buddy is staying
|
Nil
|
Day 2
Time/h
|
Location
|
Cost
|
Information
|
Rationale
|
Lessons to be learnt
|
0800
|
RVHS Hostel
|
Free
|
Nil
|
Location where buddy is staying
|
Nil
|
0810
|
Bus 246 to Red Dynasty Paintball Park
|
$0.88
|
Walking to the bus stop and waiting for the bus takes about 15
minutes.
|
Fastest way to get there and cheap as well. Buddy could have a feel of
what it is like to take Singapore's public bus.
|
Transport system in Singapore – how buses work, cost and cultural
manners on the bus. (seats for elderly etc)
|
0825
|
Red Dynasty Paintball Park (Jurong)
|
$10.90
|
Paintball is a game developed in the
1980s in which players eliminate opponents from play by hitting them with
dye-filled, breakable, oil and gelatin paintballs, or pellets, usually shot
from a carbon dioxide or compressed air powered “paintball marker”.
|
Our buddy wants to do something adventurous or exciting so we could play
a short paintball match, which is a
fun and thrilling game that should give our buddy an adrenaline rush that he
should enjoy, with him.
|
Brief insight into paintball
|
0900
|
Bus 178 to Kranji War Memorial
|
$1.66
|
Walking to the respective bus stops
take about 15 minutes and the bus journey itself is about 45 minutes long.
|
Fastest way to get there and cheap as well. Buddy could have a feel of
what it is like to take Singapore's public bus.
|
Transport system in Singapore – how buses work, cost and cultural
manners on the bus. (seats for elderly etc)
|
1000
|
Kranji War Memorial
|
Free
|
The memorial commemorates the contributions of 24,000 soldiers of the
allied forces during World War 2.
|
Our buddy would be able to learn about Singapore's history, which he
wants to understand, during World War 2.
|
History of Singapore during World War 2
|
1040
|
Bus 960 to Little India Station, MRT from Little India MRT to
Harbourfront MRT and Sentosa Express to Waterfront station
|
$3.32 (Sentosa Express tickets can be redeemed using points which my
parents have)
|
The bus and MRT journey is about 1h 20min long.
|
As we will transit at Little India, we should be able to introduce
some interesting facts about the area and the multi-racial culture of
Singapore. On the long journey, we will also be able to talk about some
iconic landmarks that we will pass by.
|
Multi-racial culture of Singapore and greater understanding of
Singapore
|
1200
|
Trick Eye Museum
|
$25
|
Trick Eye Museum consists of a collection of 3D artworks that will
certainly wow us.
|
We would be able to introduce the creative art technique that
turns two-dimensional paintings into three-dimensional images through the use
of optical illusions to our buddy, which he would certainly appreciate since
he is interested in art.
|
Creative "Trick of the Eye" art technique
|
1315
|
Sentosa Express from Waterfront to Sentosa station
|
Free (Sentosa Express tickets can be redeemed using points which my
parents have)
|
The rail journey is about 10 minutes long.
|
As we pass by iconic landmarks in Sentosa (such as the Merlion Park),
we could introduce them to our buddy so as to foster a greater understanding
of Singapore.
|
Landmarks of Sentosa/Icons of Singapore
|
1330
|
Vivo City
|
$5
|
Lunch at Food Junction
|
Our buddy would have another opportunity to try out Singapore's local
food.
|
Greater understanding of Singapore's food culture
|
1415
|
MRT from Harbourfront MRT to Promenade MRT
|
$0.88
|
The MRT journey is about half an hour long.
|
Fastest way to get there and cheap as well. Buddy could have a feel of
what it is like to take Singapore's MRT.
|
Transport system in Singapore – how MRTs work, cost and cultural
manners on the MRT. (seats for elderly etc)
|
1445
|
Singapore Food Trail @ SG Flyer
|
$5
|
Snacks at Singapore Food Trail (Although we have run out of money to
enjoy a flight on the Flyer, we can certainly eat!)
|
Singapore Food Trail is a unique 1960s themed food street which
features Singapore's well-known local dishes. We could ask our buddy to try
some of the food there.
|
Greater understanding of Singapore's food culture
|
1520
|
MRT from Promenade MRT to Boon Lay MRT
|
$1.62
|
The MRT journey is about an hour long.
|
Fastest way to get there and cheap as well. Buddy could have a feel of
what it is like to take Singapore's MRT.
|
Transport system in Singapore – how MRTs work, cost and cultural
manners on the MRT. (seats for elderly etc)
|
1620
|
Jurong Point
|
$11
|
Jurong Point is one of the heartland
malls, where most Singaporeans living in the area go to if they need to eat
or buy things.
|
Our buddy might want to go to a place where typical Singaporeans
frequent and also purchase some souvenirs. We will also have our dinner here
(when we will spend all of the remaining money we have)!
|
An hour in the life of a typical Singaporean
|
1755
|
Walk back to RVHS Hostel
|
Free
|
Nil
|
Walking back to location where buddy is staying and saying our final
goodbyes
|
Nil
|
1800
|
RVHS Hostel
|
Free
|
Nil
|
Location where buddy is staying
|
Nil
|
