Monthly Archives: April 2019

Immersion in nature

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On 22 March 2019, the class took a day-trip out to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. It was a day filled with excitement, learning, and humble reflection. To some, it was a pleasant surprise to find themselves amidst so much nature on this small hypermodern island. To others, it was a gentle reminder to put time aside to maintain and strengthen the connection one has with the natural world.

Excitement filled the air as the class spotted their first crocodile!

Excitement filled the air as the class spotted their first crocodile!

The class showed Rachel Carson’s sense of wonder just like a child would

The class showed Rachel Carson’s sense of wonder just like a child would

We were treated to great weather and luck on our day out, and were able to spot various inhabitants of the reserve including three crocodiles!

We were treated to great weather and luck on our day out, and were able to spot various inhabitants of the reserve including three crocodiles!

Class photo with a special appearance from a crocodile resting by the coast

Class photo with a special appearance from a crocodile resting by the coast

The serenity made an ideal space for peaceful reflection

The serenity made an ideal space for peaceful reflection

Out in the field

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On 28 February 2019, the class took an educational field trip to the Singapore Zoo. Each student took on the persona of a Zoo Psychologist as they visited the different exhibits and watched the various shows throughout the day. The class reflected upon the role that the Zoo plays in wildlife conservation, and also suggested even better ways to communicate conservation ideals.

Our chartered bus waiting at HSS lobby, ready to take us to the Zoo!

Our chartered bus waiting at HSS lobby, ready to take us to the Zoo!

We were invited to a special guest lecture at the Zoo’s Auditorium @ Wildlife Learning Centre.

We were invited to a special guest lecture at the Zoo’s Auditorium @ Wildlife Learning Centre.

The class with Haniman Boniran from Wildlife Reserves Singapore, Education Programme

The class with Haniman Boniran from Wildlife Reserves Singapore, Education Programme

During the lecture we learnt about the brief history of Singapore Zoo and the steps that have been taken towards wildlife conservation and education, both within Singapore and internationally.

During the lecture we learnt about the brief history of Singapore Zoo and the steps that have been taken towards wildlife conservation and education, both within Singapore and internationally.

Many of us left inspired and empowered to make a difference as individuals

Many of us left inspired and empowered to make a difference as individuals