Tour 2. Trails of World War II - Battlefield Tour
The tour does not only engage students on the aspects of military tactics and reasons for the war, but it also looks at the human angle.
In time of war the best and the worst of human nature are displayed. The sufferings of not only the prisoners of war but also the civilian population will be highlighted. Engaging the minds of the students by asking for example ‘How many of you have Senior Citizens in your families who are 75 years and above?’ or highlighting human creativity in times of need and shortage will show them in very simple but drastic ways the importance of values. Understanding the need for ‘Total Defence’ and that everyone has to play a role is part and parcel of this tour.
Option A:
- Memories at the Old Ford Factory – Ford Factory is the site of the British surrender, see the actual site of the surrender but also find out more interesting facts about WWII and the people involved.
- Bukit Batok Hill Top – left of what used to be a Japanese Memorial are some steps. 15. February 1942.
- Kranji War Memorial – their Names liveth Forever more –Rudyard Kipling’s words.
A true story or an event to be shared as one walks pass the rows and rows of soldier’s young and old man and women. The nagging question resounds why? We will have a ‘flower ceremony’ and a minute of silence at Kranji.
Option B:
- Reflections at Bukit Chandu – the bravery and scarifies of the Malay Regiment at the Battle of Pasir Panjang. The Interpretive Centre will engage the students.
- Kranji War Memorial – their Names liveth Forever more –Rudyard Kipling’s words.
A true story or an event to be shared as one walks pass the rows and rows of soldier’s young and old man and women. The nagging question resounds why? We will have a ‘flower ceremony’ and a minute of silence at Kranji.
Option C:
- Changi Chapel and Museum – historical data and archival photographs of the Battle of Malaya and Singapore.
- Johore Battery – the only remaining 15-inch gun Coastal Defense Battery in Singapore. See for yourself why they are also called the ‘Monster Guns’.
- Changi Sook Ching Site – an event that made a mark on the lives of Singaporeans of all races, the will to survive.
Singapore – Technology and Tradition
- This tour was especially created for the students from the Normal Technical Classes. It brings them to Changi Airport and the Joo Chiat Area.
- The focus is on Job Opportunities and Career Possibilities.
Students will not only be introduced to these two places but they will actively participate in finding out what carer path they can follow in this two very different places in Singapore.
- They will interact with people around them, workers as well as foreign visitors.
- Please contact us for more details about conduct and worksheets.
