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Tour 1. Singapore’s Industrial Development
The progress Singapore’s diverse Industries have made is reflected in many ways. A showcase of the Chemical Industries but also for Singapore’s innovativeness is:
The Chem Gallery @ Jurong Island
- In the 1980s, the chemicals industry was identified as an industry cluster capable of contributing significantly to the economic growth of Singapore. In 1991, JTC was appointed as the government's agent for the Jurong Island project, to merge seven islands off the southern coast of mainland of Singapore to form a chemicals hub. Chem Gallery@Jurong Island is a chemical exhibition centre located at Oasis@Sakra, the amenity centre on the island. Showcasing the wonders and marvels of the chemicals industry, Chem Gallery@Jurong Island provides an entertaining and educational experience for students.
- On route to Jurong Island pass Biopolis , NUS and A* Building, stop at Jurong Hilltop to take in the sight of Jurong Industrial Park and its planning.
- A different site of Industrial development is shown on.
Pulau Semakau – Landfill and Sanctuary
- Pulau Semakau is located to the south of the main island of Singapore, off the Straits of Singapore. The current island was formed by the amalgamation of the then much smaller Pulau Semakau and Pulau Sakeng. Pulau Semakau is Singapore's first offshore landfill and now the only remaining landfill in Singapore.
- Both options will introduce your students to Singapore Marine Port Authority. They will be able to see what it takes to be the World’s Busiest Port! Entreport Trade from Lighter Trade, Bulk Cargo to Containerization and Port Services such as Bunkering, Water Supply, Food and Repairs. Manpower Services will be mentioned while making way to the respective islands.
Tour 2. Governance Trail
The seat of administration and government, the buildings and the Padang records and narrates Singapore’s history from Sultan Hussein and Sir Stamford Raffles to Mr. Lee Kuan Yew.
40 years of Independence and we return to the birthplace of our Nation to celebrate. The students will be engaged not only in the history, events but also the relevance in today’s modern Singapore. Democracy, Peace, Justice, Equality and Progress are enshrined in the Civic District. Esplanade, Theatre on the Bay, Civilian War Memorial, Tan Kim Seng Fountain, the Empress Place Building, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, Raffles Landing Site, Old Parliament House, Supreme Court and City Hall, Lim Bo Seng Memorial, Dalhousie Memorial, Cenotaph. Take a bumboat ride on the historical Singapore River for a special experience.
Highlight: Visit to the Singapore Supreme Court and an actual Court Room /Parliament Chamber at Parliament House*
* Parliament House visits are subject to approval by Parliament House
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