Heritage Trail 2009
On 19 September 2009, our cadets organised and took part in Heritage Trail and this is one of their reflections.
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After many many weeks of planning for a Heritage Trail (mainly for the sec 1 cadets) and collaboration with the Anglican High St John's (SJAB) Sec 3 cadets and our NPCC sec 3 cadets, our Heritage Trail was a very successful event.
The Heritage Trail was organised mainly for the secondary 1 cadets (because our older cadets have been through different Heritage Trails before) to learn more about the landmarks of Singapore around the City Hall area. The event was organised on the 19th September 2009 (Saturday).
The secondary 1 and 2 cadets were grouped into groups, with some cadets from NPCC and some from SJAB. A secondary 2 of each group was made the group leader, who would lead the group to the designated stations. There were a total of 9 groups, with a sec 3 cadet attached as the facilitator for the group. The facilitators were to give the clues to the group (based on their performance for the different stations) and accompany the group throughout the whole Heritage Trail. After the end of year exams, the groups would be required to submit a project that is related to the Heritage Trail.
At different stations (around the City Hall area), there were different games carefully planned by the secondary 3s for the cadets to play. These games tested their teamwork. Even though some of the cadets were very new to each other, they quickly made friends with each other and got along well.
Although there was a heavy rain in the middle of the Trail, every sec 3 was clear on what to do because there was a good wet-weather plan. So, everything was in control.
After every station was completed, all the groups were to meet at the Peranakan Museum, to learn about the Peranakan culture. I believe the trip to the Peranakan Museum was an eye-opener to everyone. Photos were taken along the way and in the museum for their projects.
Then, after the end of everything, we took the bus (hired) back to school. We announced the winner of the day and after photo-taking, we were dismissed.
All in all, the Heritage Trail was a successful one.
Photos! :D
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After many many weeks of planning for a Heritage Trail (mainly for the sec 1 cadets) and collaboration with the Anglican High St John's (SJAB) Sec 3 cadets and our NPCC sec 3 cadets, our Heritage Trail was a very successful event.
The Heritage Trail was organised mainly for the secondary 1 cadets (because our older cadets have been through different Heritage Trails before) to learn more about the landmarks of Singapore around the City Hall area. The event was organised on the 19th September 2009 (Saturday).
The secondary 1 and 2 cadets were grouped into groups, with some cadets from NPCC and some from SJAB. A secondary 2 of each group was made the group leader, who would lead the group to the designated stations. There were a total of 9 groups, with a sec 3 cadet attached as the facilitator for the group. The facilitators were to give the clues to the group (based on their performance for the different stations) and accompany the group throughout the whole Heritage Trail. After the end of year exams, the groups would be required to submit a project that is related to the Heritage Trail.
At different stations (around the City Hall area), there were different games carefully planned by the secondary 3s for the cadets to play. These games tested their teamwork. Even though some of the cadets were very new to each other, they quickly made friends with each other and got along well.
Although there was a heavy rain in the middle of the Trail, every sec 3 was clear on what to do because there was a good wet-weather plan. So, everything was in control.
After every station was completed, all the groups were to meet at the Peranakan Museum, to learn about the Peranakan culture. I believe the trip to the Peranakan Museum was an eye-opener to everyone. Photos were taken along the way and in the museum for their projects.
Then, after the end of everything, we took the bus (hired) back to school. We announced the winner of the day and after photo-taking, we were dismissed.
All in all, the Heritage Trail was a successful one.
Photos! :D
- SGT (NPCC) Valerie Lim
