Singapore Orientation for New International Students

On 14 July, the International Student Committee, together with the prefects, organised the Singapore Orientation for new students. The programme included a tour to some of Singapore’s most iconic cultural destinations and a mini Amazing Race. This activity really encouraged the students to interact and bond with each other.

Started in the morning, the students gathered at the school and were divided into groups of five or six each. Each group was led by two student helpers.

The first destination was Little India, where the students did sightseeing, experimented with Henna art, tried roti prata and balanced peacock feathers on their hands. This was followed by a stop at Kampong Glam, where the mission of the groups was to search for Mr Chia Choong Kiat and take a picture with him.

Then, everyone went to Chinatown for lunch and carried on with an Amazing Race. The students were particularly amused with the final mission, which they all had to approach a tourist to ask them to sign their name on one of the group members’ arm. The programme ended with a light-hearted and educational visit to the National Museum of Singapore.

Doan Ngoc Linh Dan, 5 LSG

“The tour is very helpful to me because it’s a great opportunity for me to look around Singapore. Little India is very impressive to me. And it’s a good chance to meet other students! ” 

Jihye Jang (Meriel), 2 CKS

“ As an international student, I am not so familiar with the Indian and the Malay cultures. However, after this school trip, I have gained knowledge about their traditions and customs. I really appreciate this great opportunity the school has given me. It’s a wonderful trip! ” 

Lin Jin Chen, 2 THO

Survey Results on Singapore Orientation

Surveys were conducted with the new international students in the morning before the Orientation and after the whole event. Other than meeting the objective of getting them oriented to Singapore culture, it also met its goal of providing a platform for students to bond with one another.