NZ Exchange Travelogue Part 1

8/9/2019 NZ Exchange Travelogue Part 1

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Objectives. To enable Riversidians to be more culturally savvygreater

awareness of your Singaporean identity, as well as the differentcultures of the world.

. To practice the RSp2Irit of Passion, Professionalism, Responsibility,Integrity and Team spirit among Riversidians in an overseas setting.

. To develop and display critical social-emotional skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and interaction,relationship skills and responsible decision-making.

Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change thatgoes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living. - Miriam Beard

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Flight Details You will report to Changi Airport Terminal 3 at

6.30pm on 10 June (Thursday) SQ285 departing at Singapore time : 10 June at

9.10 pm

Arrival in Auckland at New Zealand time:10.50am (Auckland, New Zealand is 4 hours aheadof Singapore)

SQ286 Return flight on Thursday, 17 Junedepart at 12.10 pm from Auckland Airport.

Arrival at Singapore time on Thursday, 17 Juneat 7.00 pm

Flight time approximate 11 hours2


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Group Information

1. Mr Cheong Tuck Wai (HOD/IT, Teacher-in-charge)

2. Mdm Leow Geok Kuan (HOD/MTL, Teacher-in-charge)

3. Ms Tang Wai Yin (Senior Teacher, Teacher-in-charge)

4. Group Leaders : Jonathan Ryan / Phoebe Tan

5. Assistant Group Leaders : Sparsh Mehandru / Preethee6. First-Aiders Deborah Sentosa

*Group leaders are expected to do roll-call; ensure that no studentsare left behind; enforce punctuality; maintain general discipline

and orderliness of students at public places*Assistant Group Leaders are expected to assist teachers in-chargeof purchase, collection and distribution of tickets and food etc

School-Exchange Leaders

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Departure Preparation Required items in hand-carry:

1 THICK Winter Jacket

1 Riverside Wind Breaker (for school programme and to be worn overwinter jacket)

One THICK woollen scarf and cap

One pair of gloves

One pair of spare socks

Lip gloss / throat candy / lozenges

*Toiletries (in 8 cm by 8 cmziplog bag. Liquids not to exceed 100ml)

*Please pack your empty water bottle into your check-in luggage

Light snack will be provided on plane

Tidbits and instant noodles are to be kept in plastic bags and packedinto check-in luggage. You MUST declare upon arrival and beprepared that they will be thrown away

Muslim students, please prepare your own set of utensils if necessary

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Emergency Contacts

Emergency Numbers

1. Emergency number to call to reach Teachers i/c: 90064173

2. Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (24-Hour Helpline):

if call from Spore: 63798800 ; if call from Auckland: +65 63798800

3. Singapore High Commission (Wellington):

if call from Spore : + 64 (4) 470 0850 (Office hour; 0900-1700)

if call from New Zealand: 04 470 0850 (Area code + phone number)

4. Riverside Secondary School: 62699631 (call from Spore)

During Emergency:

If minor ailment (you may self-medicate using ONLY MEDICINE that you brought from home)

If you feel unwell even after resting, CALL the emergency number immediately to reach your teachers

DO NOT consume any medication offered by your buddy or bought in pharmacies

If unable to contact teachers, request to be sent to the nearest clinic or hospital and continue to contact your

teachers

During sightseeing:

If injured or unwell, inform your group leader / first-aider/teacher immediately

If lost, look for the information counter or landmark as given by teacher and wait there

Do not walk alone at all times. Stay close to the group and inform your teacher & group leader if you need to visitthe toilet. Be alert always

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General Rules

1. Follow the instructions and participate in all activities stipulated for

students. Do not pursue your own itinerary

2. Do not purchase items banned in Singapore eg: chewing gum orpornographic materials

3. Monitor your expenses wisely and do not borrow from your home-staybuddy or school-mates

4. Be friendly, courteous at all times but wary of strangers. Do not followstrangers and leave your group without permission

5. Check that it is appropriate to take photographs

6. Keep your rooms neat and tidy at all times

7. Do not swap rooms or bunk with other students without informing yourteachers

8. Before using any facilities or amenities, check with the hostel personnelif it is chargeable

9. Do not leave your home-stay residence or the student hostel on yourown and without informing anyone

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Winter Climate

Auckland is generally cold during winter (June toAugust) at the temperatures ranging between9 - 14 C

As the weather is very dry, you are advised to bring

your lip gloss/hand moisturizer and apply whennecessary

Pack warm winter garments and layer yourclothings

Have your winter jacket, sweater with you at alltimes

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Geography

New Zealand is an island

country in the south-westernPacific Ocean comprising twomain landmasses (the NorthIsland and the South Island),and numerous smaller islands

Auckland is New Zealands

biggest city and is located inthe North Island. It is the most

populous urban area in thecountry with over 1.3 millionresidents

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The differencesNew Zealand SingaporeLand area 268680 km 700 km

Population 4.3 million 4.48 millionCapital Wellington Singapore

Language English & Maori Malay, English,Chinese, TamilCurrency New Zealand Dollar(NZ$) Singapore Dollar (S$)

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New Zealand Dollar You are advised to exchange money into NZ($) before

arrival in Auckland, as it is difficult to secure timeto exchange money in Auckland throughout the programme

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$2 Coin$1 Coin

50 Cent Coin20 Cent Coin

10 Cent Coin


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Electrical Outlet

Do note that the electrical outlet in New Zealand is

different from Singapore

The outlet uses 3 pins more commonly and some 2pins

Electricity is supplied at a minimum voltage of 230 -240V

New Zealand switches work in the opposite way from

Singapore

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Websites of Our Partnership Schools

Waikowhai Intermediate School

http://www.waikowhai.school.nz/

Auckland Normal Intermediate (ANI)

http://www.ak-normal.school.nz/

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Gift Giving Etiquette

If invited to a New Zealanders house, bring a small gift such assouvenir or a book about your home country to the hosts

Gifts should not be nicely wrapped up Please also present the host family with a copy of the schools

newsletter, marketing brochure and a Thank You card

Ask the hosts if Gifts received can be opened on the spot.Otherwise, keep it without opening

Dining Etiquette

Wait to be told where to sit

Meals are often served family-style

Keep your elbows off the table and your hands above thetable when eating

Offer to clear/wash the dishes/clean up for the host family

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Additional items you need toprepare:

Performance item Personal souvenirs (cost

S$20-S$25) for home stayfamily (Compulsory)

(Abt 3-5 pcs, cost S$2-S$3ea) for NZ Students duringSchool ImmersionProgramme

New Zealand Dollar (notexceeding S$300)

Singapore cash notexceeding $100

1. Emergency Contact List

2. Briefing slides

3. School ExchangeItinerary

4. Student Pack List5. Travel Insurance

6. Travellers Diary (to becompleted during tripand submitted)

Items in TripProgramme Folder

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Documents

NZ Exchange Travelogue Part 1