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CONTENTS

About Us Facilitators’ Welcome Note ------1 Hwa Chong Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Summit ------2 Programme Overview ------4 Detailed Programme ------6 Students’ Dialogue ------15 Cultural Performance ------26 Summit Song ------27

Useful Information Etiquette for Delegates ------1 Boarding school (2019) ------2 Campus Map ------3 Directions ------4 Important Contact Details ------5 Heritage Trail ------6 Places of Interest ------9 Cuisine of Singapore ------17 The People Delegates’ Particulars ------1 Teacher Chaperons’ Particulars ------19 Student Facilitators’ Particulars ------26

HC 100 Centennial Celebrations ------

Resources Profiles of Distinguished Guests ------1 Profiles of Dialogue Speakers ------4 The President’s Office ------5 List of Organisations ------8 Profile of Participating Countries ------11 Profile of Participating Schools ------25

FACILITATORS WELCOME NOTE

A very warm welcome to the 13th Hwa Chong Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Summit (HC-APYLS)! We are extremely delighted to have you join us here and we sincerely hope that you will have an enriching an enjoyable experience.

For the past decade, the Summit has always been a platform for youths with the same interest in exchanging their views on global issues and engaging with one another in meaningful discussions to come together, regardless of their different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The programme has been crafted carefully to maximise your learning so do actively participate in the events lined up for you!

As your facilitators, we will be here to guide you throughout the Summit, every step of the way. Please feel free to approach any of us if you face any problems or have any queries. Through these few fun-filled days, we hope to become friends with all of you; introducing to you our local cuisines and showing you around our beautiful country. We hope that by the end of your stay you will all feel at home in Singapore!

Our APYLS journey has begun! It is our wish that you will enjoy your time here and take home with you enriching lessons, unforgettable experiences, heartfelt friendship and everlasting memories that you will cherish for a lifetime.

Cheers, Your Student Facilitators

HWA CHONG ASIA PACIFIC YOUNG LEADERS SUMMIT

Bridges: Connecting Possibilities, Redefining Our Future

The Hwa Chong Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Summit (HC-APYLS) has always been a platform for delegates from participating countries around the world to engage in intellectual discourse, expand their perspectives and come together as future leaders of tomorrow. This year, the 13th Hwa Chong Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Summit seeks to empower youths to enact change both locally and internationally through the building of bridges.

Division is prevalent throughout the history of mankind, from the intangible exclusiveness of religion to visceral differences of race and language, we are always accustomed to rallying together with people we identify with and shunning those that differ. Even as nations become increasingly cosmopolitan and the world embraces globalization, there still remains stark reminders of the divisions that are endemic to every community, every nation, and the world as a whole. Recent issues include the failure to reach denuclearization agreements by the US and North Korea, the trade conflict between the US and China as well as their ongoing race for global leadership, Singapore and Malaysia’s maritime and airspace disputes, the refugee crisis from a post-ISIS regime, as well as the long-standing Rohingya Crisis in Myanmar. Yet, amidst these pressing global issues, countries are also met with domestic struggles of social stratification, racial segregation and discrimination, environmental problems, political instability, and recessive economies.

With the rise of globalisation and technology, the internet is now a marketplace for ideas and people around the world are more connected than ever. However, this clashing of ideologies has sometimes also created animosity and pushed individuals to enclose themselves in echo chambers. Such a lack of engagement has bred divisiveness and hinders the advancement of important social causes. Furthermore, some social institutions perpetuate such divides as racial groups cluster in enclaves and the disenfranchised are left in the lurch. In other more cohesive countries, bridging divisions are often less of a priority than other pressing problems, thus resulting in a societal mindset that fosters a lack of awareness for such issues. Political inaction has perpetuated such divisions. Therefore, as future leaders, we should take a step back and consider these issues from a macro perspective, whilst recognizing the global responsibility we have to bridge the gaps that separate us.

Youths are the leaders of tomorrow; and that future is now. As delegates of the 13th Hwa Chong Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Summit, we have the great privilege to discuss these pertinent and persistent problems plaguing our various communities with other future leaders of our world. Nonetheless, even whilst we acknowledge the presence of such perplexing conundrums, it is not enough to simply discuss them. These problems need to be addressed and solved through bridging these divisions and connecting communities and countries; bridges have to be forged between domestic communities, as well as across international borders, such that the long-term sustainability and security of our world can be strengthened. Youths play an integral role in the reduction of such divisions, as we offer a unique perspective of the world today. We, as the new generation, should be empowered to voice our opinions and become active changemakers. It is only when future leaders of our world are able to overcome divisions in their societies and bridge their domestic crevices, whilst looking towards building international relations and dealing with larger issues on an international scale, that problems on a micro and macro scale can be simultaneously addressed.

As the 21st century progresses and tumultuous times await, we have to acknowledge the importance of empathy in our lives. The only way to be impactful is to be uncomfortable; to be uncomfortable is to feel for the problems around us, and to be deeply sensitive to the implications they have. While anomalies in our society might be easier to ignore than to address, a country is only as strong as the weakest link, and as youths, it is our role to make a positive change. We can build connections between communities that we truly care for, and solve problems that we truly feel for. As Mahatma Gandhi once said “You may never know what results come from your actions, but if you do nothing there will be no results.” As young leaders of the future, we are the ones charting frontiers, breaking boundaries and conquering the obstacles we face. Our predecessors have laid the foundation, but are we willing and ready to bridge the gaps and connect our communities and the world together?

Amakomaya.com was started in 2011 by Rajendra Prasad Poudel, with the objective of bringing key information to rural Nepali mothers about pregnancy and prenatal care. Since then it has made life-saving content, which has been reviewed by Nepali experts, available in local languages via the Internet for more than 350 women in 10 different villages. This ground-up initiative has bridged underprivileged mothers unable to access proper healthcare to valuable information that has saved many lives. Even as youths, individuals such as Sonita Alizadeh, Malala Yousafzai and Mohammed Manan Ansari have taken bold steps in speaking up against the systems of inequity in their nations. Championing for young girls’ right to education, fighting against culture of forced marriages and child labour are but some of the examples of youths around the world enacting change through their own stories. These examples are among many, and serve as models for us to emulate in our lives. It is only through the proactive initiatives of leaders from all walks of life that bridges can be built to connect communities.

Ultimately, the onus falls on us, the next generation of leaders, to helm the change that we want to see in the world. It is only through tangible action and steel-hard conviction that change is invoked and improvements made. The willingness to engage with people of differing backgrounds and opinions is instrumental in reconciling our differences and establishing a common bridge. The 13th Hwa Chong Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Summit provides young leaders the opportunity to bridge the gaps in their communities and endeavour to make lasting tangible impacts on their societies and the

world. From there, it is up to us to shape our future and construct the paradigm that we envision, as we bridge people, communities and nations together. STUDENT DELEGATE’S PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

b 20th Julybb 22nd Julyb 21st Julyb Date/Timeb (Saturday)b (Monday)b (Sunday)b Day 0b Day 2b Day 1b Welcomeb Summit Openingb

7:00amb b Breakfastbb Breakfast (6-7am)b b 8:00amb b b b b b b 9:00amb b Summit Briefing, Journalb Opening Ceremonyb b Briefing, Posterb Arrivalb Presentation andbb 10:00amb Changi Airportb Gallery Walkbb b b b bb School Tourb 11:00amb Check intob Hwa Chong Boarding Schoolb b b Lunchb b b 12 noonb Registerb Lunchb b b b b 1:00pmb b b Unpackb b b b 2:00pmb b b b b Tea with President Halimahb Free & Easy 3:00pmb b Yacob at Istanabb City Heritage Tourb 4:00pmb b Dinner outside (free andb Problem-Solving Workshopb 5:00pmb easy)b (Design Thinking)b

6:00pmb Dinnerbb Dinnerb

7:00pmb b b b Student Dialogue Session 1ab 8:00pmb Mass Interaction Sessionbb b Brief sharing of highlightsbb 9:00pmb Student Dialogue Session 1bb

10:00pmb Personal timeb Personal time Personal timeb

11:00pmb Lights outbb Lights outbb Lights outb

26th Julyb 23th Julyb 24th Julyb 25th Julyb (Friday)b Date/Timeb (Tuesday)b (Wednesday)b (Thursday)b Day 6b Day 3b Day 4b Day 5b Farewellb

7:00amb Breakfastb Breakfastb Breakfastb Breakfastb

Travel time tob 8:00amb respectiveb -b Student Dialogueb -b organisationsb Session 5a -b Execution ofb 9:00amb Plannedb Centennialb Programmesb Summit Dialogue 2b Insights Series -b 10:00amb “Wisdom of theb East and West: Ab Student Dialogueb Global Future”b 11:00amb Student Dialogueb Session 6b - Delegationb b b Session 5b -b timeb Visit 1 and 2 withinb Execution ofb strand sharing andb Cultural Exhibitionb Plannedb 12 noonb prep workb Preparation andb Programmesbb Lunchb Visit 1:b Lunchb Government sitesbb 1:00pmb Visit 2: Socialb Lunchb serviceb Full-dress Rehearsalb Cultural Exhibitionb 2:00pmb organisationsb (Inner Plaza)b b 3:00pmb Outingsb b Preparation for closingb ceremonyb 4:00pmb Student Dialogueb Session 3bb b 5:00pmb Presentationb Breakout sessionb Dinnerb 6:00pmb Dinnerb Dinnerb b b Student Dialogueb Student Dialogueb 7:00pmb Closing Ceremony andb Session 2b 4b Student Dialogueb Farewell Dinnerb Delegation timeb Session 5cb Furama Riverfrontb (Preparation forb 8:00pmb Singaporeb Student Dialogueb Session 5)b 3ab b Presentationb Culturalb Student Dialogueb 9:00pmb Breakout sessionbb Performanceb Session 6ab Preparation Timebb

10:00pmb Personal Timeb Personal Timeb Personal Timeb Personal Timeb

11:00pmb Lights outb Lights outb Lights outb Lights outb

DETAILED PROGRAMME Day 0 - Welcome! 20th July 2019, Saturday WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?bb

Timeb Eventb Venueb

1800hb Dinnerb Dining Hallb 1900hb Assemble for: Mass Interaction Sessionb

2200hb Personal Timeb Respective Venuesb

2300hb Lights Outb Respective Venuesb b WHAT DO WE WEAR?b

Whole Dayb Casual Attire (e.g. T-shirts, Bermudas and covered shoes)b b WHAT DO WE BRING?b

Whole Dayb ● Nametagb ● Delegate’s handbookb ● Water Bottleb ● Writing Materialsb b GENERAL REMINDERSb

● Feel free to interact and mingle around with other delegates!b ● If you need any help, feel free to contact any facilitators :)b ● Remember to drink up, rest well and sleep early!b

Day 1 21st July 2019, Sunday

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?bb

Timeb Eventb Venueb

0700hb Breakfastb Dining Hallb 0800hb Assemble for: Summit Briefing, Journal Briefing,b Poster Presentation and Gallery Walkb

1130hb Lunchb Dining Hallb 1230hb Assemble for: City Heritage Tour & Dinnerb

2000hb Brief sharing of highlightsb SALT Centre - Foyer &b Activity Roomsb

2200hb Personal Timeb Respective Venuesb

2300hb Lights Outb Respective Venuesb b WHAT DO WE WEAR?b

Whole Dayb RED APYLS Shirt with long pants and covered shoesb b WHAT DO WE BRING?b

Whole Dayb ● Nametagb ● Water Bottleb ● Delegate’s Handbookb ● Writing Materialsb ● Transportation Cardb ● Umbrellab ● Mobile communication devicesb

GENERAL REMINDERSb

● Stay hydrated throughout the day!b

Day 2 22nd July 2019, Monday WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?bb

Timeb Eventb Venueb

0600hb Breakfastb Dining Hallb 0700hb Assemble for: Morning Assemblyb

0800hb Opening Ceremonyb High School Auditoriumb

1000hb Breakb Respective Venuesb

1030hb Assemble for: School Tourb High School Auditoriumb

1200hb Lunchb Dining Hallb 1300hb Assemble for: Tea with President Halimah Yacobb

1700hb Problem-Solving Workshop for Delegatesb SALT Centre - Variousb Venuesb

1800hb Dinnerb Dining Hallb

1900hb Student Dialogue Session 1ab SALT Centre - Variousb Venuesb 2100hb Student Dialogue Session 1bb

2200hb Personal Timeb Respective Venuesb

2300hb Lights Outb Respective Venuesb bb

b WHAT DO WE WEAR?b

Morning Assembly,b Formal Attireb Opening Ceremony, Schoolb Tour,bb Tea with President Halimahb Yacob,b Problem Solving Workshopb

Student Dialogue Sessionsb Casual attireb 1a & 1bb b WHAT DO WE BRING?b

Morning Assembly,b ● Nametagb Opening Ceremony, Schoolb ● Delegate’s Handbookb Tour,bb ● Water Bottleb Tea with President Halimahb ● Passportb Yacob,b ● Writing Materialsb Problem Solving Workshopb ● Mobile Communication Devicesb

Student Dialogue Sessionsb ● Nametagb 1a & 1bb ● Delegate’s Handbookb ● Water Bottleb ● Writing Materialsb ● Laptopb b GENERAL REMINDERSb

● Please be reminded to stay close with your facilitators during the visit to the Istanab ● It is necessary to have your identification (passport for foreign delegates, NRIC for localb delegates) with you during the visit to the Istana!b

Day 3 23rd July 2019, Tuesday WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?bb

Timeb Eventb Venueb

0700hb Breakfastb Dining Hallb

0830hb Assemble for: Strands Visitationb Clock Towerb

1730hb Student Dialogue Session 2b SALT Centre - Variousb Venuesb

1900hb Student Dialogue Session 3ab SALT Centre - Variousb Venuesb

2000hb Dinnerb Dining Hallb

2200hb Personal Timeb Respective Venuesb

2300hb Lights Outb Respective Venuesb b WHAT DO WE WEAR?b

Whole Dayb DARK BLUE APYLS Shirt with long pants and covered shoesb b WHAT DO WE BRING?b

Student Dialogueb ● Nametagb Sessions 2 & 3ab ● Delegate’s Handbookb ● Water Bottleb ● Writing Materialsb ● Laptopb

Strands Visitationb ● Nametagb ● Delegate’s Handbookb ● Water Bottleb ● Writing Materialsb ● Mobile Communication Devicesb

GENERAL REMINDERSb

● Please keep yourself hydrated during the strands visitation!b ● Come prepared to Student Dialogue Sessions with your laptop as there will be presentations!b

Day 4 24th July 2019, Wednesday WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?bb

Timeb Eventb Venueb

0700hb Breakfastb Dining Hallb

0930hb Centennial Insight Seriesbb Cheng Yi Auditoriumb

1200hb Cultural Exhibition Preparation and Lunchbb Boarding School Canteenbb

1300hb Cultural Exhibitionbb Inner Plazabb

1600hb Student Dialogue Session 3bb SALT Centre- EP Room, Blackb Box, MPH, Activity Roomsb

1800hb Dinnerb Dining Hallb

1900hb Student Dialogue Session 4b SALT Centre- EP Room, Blackb Box, MPH, Activity Roomsb

2100hb Cultural Preparationbb SALT Centre-Activity Roomsbb

2200hb Personal Timeb Respective Venuesb

2300hb Lights Outb Respective Venuesb b WHAT DO WE WEAR?b

Whole Dayb GREY APYLS shirt, long pants/skirt, covered shoesb b WHAT DO WE BRING?b

Whole Daybb ● Nametagbb ● Student Delegate’s handbookb ● Writing materialb ● Water bottleb

GENERAL REMINDERSbb

● Self-laundrette in Hall B available from 0600h to 1030hb

○ Please bring $1 (new coins) to wash/dryb Day 5 25th July 2019, Thursday

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?bb

Timeb Eventb Venueb

0700hb Breakfastb Dining Hallb

0800hb Student Dialogue Session 5abb Hwa Chong Collegeb Classroomsbb

1100hb Student Dialogue Session 5bbb To be confirmedb

1400hb Outingsbb Various parts of Singaporebb

1700hb Dinnerbb Dining Hallbb

1930hb Student Dialogue Session 5cb SALT Centre- EP Room, Blackb Box, MPH, Activity Roomsbb

2030hb Student Dialogue Session 6abb SALT Centre- EP Room, Blackb Box, MPH, Activity Roomsbb

2200hb Personal Timeb Respective Venuesb

2300hb Lights Outb Respective Venuesb b WHAT DO WE WEAR?b

Whole Dayb BLACK APYLS shirt, long pants/skirt, covered shoesb b WHAT DO WE BRING?b

Whole Dayb ● Small bagbb ● Nametagbb ● Student Delegate’s handbookb ● Writing materialb ● Water bottlebb

GENERAL REMINDERSb

● Self-laundrette in Hall B available from 0600h to 1030hb ○ Please bring $1 (new coins) to wash/dryb

Day 6 26th July 2019, Friday

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?bb

Timeb Eventb Venueb

0700hb Breakfastb Dining Hallb

0900hb Summit Dialogue 2b High School Drama Centrebb Talk by Mr Bilahari Kausikanbb

1100hb Student Dialogue Session 6bbb SALT Centre- EP Room, Blackb Box, MPH, Activity Roomsb

1200hb Lunchbb Dining Hallbb

1300hb Closing Ceremonyb Dining Hallbb Full Dress Rehearsalb

1530hb Preparation for Closing Ceremonybb Respective Venuesbb

1800hb Closing Ceremonybb Furama Riverfront Singaporebb Farewell Dinnerbb

2200hb Personal Timeb Respective Venuesb

2300hb Lights Outb Respective Venuesb b WHAT DO WE WEAR?b

Full-dressb Performance Attireb rehearsalb

Closingb Ceremony andb Formal Attire (except during the performance, please be in Performance Attire)bb Farewell Dinnerbb

Othersb Casual clothesbb b b b b b b b

b b b b b WHAT DO WE BRING?b

Whole Dayb ● Nametagbb ● Student Delegate’s handbookb ● Performance Logisticsb ● Water bottleb b GENERAL REMINDERSb

● Deposit your cultural performance logistics in the Ops Room immediately after the Full-dressb Rehearsalbb ● Lunch is available at the Dining Hall from 1300h to 1200hbb ● Collect your cultural performance logistics from the Ops Room after the Closing Ceremonyb ● Please remember to collect your laundry at the laundry roomb b b b b b b b b b

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ʽ ʽ Bridges: Connecting Possibilities, Redefining Our Future

13th HC-APYLS Student Dialogue Sub-Theme and Strands

Our world is becoming increasingly divided by emerging socio-political and economic fault lines. Whether they are divisions by socio-economic status, race and religion, or the partisan political ideology, divisions between groups threaten to undermine social cohesion. With changing community demographics in our societies, racial and religious tensions are easily erupted and may be exploited by malicious actors. Racially charged rhetoric characterizing modern politics in some countries further highlight the need to ease racial and religious tensions. These are part of a larger backdrop of the pervasive inequality in many countries, with racial and religious contributing to the disparities between social groups. How can different stakeholders that affect or are affected by inequalities provide new concerted and multifaceted approaches to gradually reduce inequality in their communities and ameliorate people’s welfare?

Education has been criticized by the populace as a reason for exacerbating inequalities. Hence, in recent years, education systems around the world have been scrutinized by global educators. Besides contributing to widening social gaps, huge problems with today's education systems include content, skills and pedagogy that are out of step with the needs of students and the challenges of the modern era. In our ever changing world, are our schools truly preparing students for the future?

In a world whereby adaptability and innovation are key determinants of one's ability, youths are facing pressure to keep up with global trends and continually improve themselves. Amidst dealing with changes in the environment, economy and society, many individuals fail to look within themselves and nurture their mental health. It is becoming increasingly apparent that issues of mental health and well-being are not concerns that affect a small fraction of society but instead all of us. As we observe a growing trend of youths facing depression as well as an increasing likelihood for adults to undergo midlife crises, along with the fundamental need in everyone to lead flourishing lives, we need to ask ourselves: how might we guard against threats to our mental health and leverage opportunities to thrive?

Besides exploring the fault lines in our human society, the climate crisis arising from the conflict between human and nature deserves our attention right now. From powerful tropical cyclones, intense rainstorms, severe droughts and extreme heat waves, we are beginning to see what a warmer future has in store for us. Climate action, however, is stalled by political indifference and unfounded denial. As the young leaders of today, what can we then initiate to fight climate change?

In the grand scheme of things, we must recognise that the forces of globalization are also affecting the market economy, international relations, science and technology. In recent years, globalisation has expedited the Fourth Industrial Revolution with unprecedented levels of connectivity and knowledge sharing. However, it may be threatened by governments that are increasingly moving towards protectionist economic policies and challenging the established free trade norms. Apart from economic concerns, the anti-globalisation tide also find support in attempts to preserve the native cultures of communities and prevent their dilution.

In essence, the world is imperfect but quoting author Roald Dahl, “ Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.” Ultimately, for every issue we need to ask ourselves: What can countries learn from one another to alleviate the common problems that plague us? What can we as youth leaders do in the face of such challenges and opportunities?

The Faces of Inequality

All countries face the effects of inequality to varied extents. When countries try to develop themselves economically, they often are required to concentrate development on several key areas, resulting in a core-periphery divide in their countries. As more people move towards the key economic hubs of their country, those left behind face increasingly disparate living conditions. One example is Brazil, where people living in regions outside their economic hubs may face dire living conditions and very low income.

This inequality is exacerbated when countries have systemic discrimination that reinforce the existing inequality. These systems actively exclude individuals based on arbitrary features: race, skin colour and/or ethnicity and restrict their ability to access avenues of social mobility like education. The apartheid in South Africa entrenched notions of inequality deep within the social fabric of South Africa which is difficult to overcome even till today, preventing black individuals from attaining proper education and employment and restricting their rights as citizens. By scrutinizing the differences of individuals, institutions condemn people to a lifetime of menial labour and reinforce this inequality.

Even without institutionalised discrimination, subtle microaggressions and biases of individuals towards certain racial or ethnic groups in various countries and communities can foster this inequality as these underlying prejudices are especially difficult to address at a policy level. This makes inequality so pernicious because as these mindsets fester, they continue to subtly impede the ability of disenfranchised groups from gaining social mobility.

Countries generally have different approaches to solving inequality, some of these policies include minimum wages or expanding the earned income tax. However, one of the biggest factors that engenders inequality is the lack of awareness. Oftentimes social networks consist of people from similar socio-economic backgrounds, as such the chance for them to bridge the gap through understanding the struggles of those who are less fortunate is very low. Some structures even further entrench the lack of awareness - for example, when students of similar socio-economic background attend the same school, which is not uncommon, their immediate interactions would mostly consist of people from the same social class. This thus limits the chances they have to reach out to and empathise with those of a different background.

Delegates can thus use the following questions to guide their thinking about the issue: ● Where is the inequality in your country and why does it exist? ● What are some current policies that have been adopted by your country to address inequality and how can they be improved?

● What can youths do to enact change in such a situation?

Achieving Racial and Religious Harmony

Race and religion have been common flashpoints between social groups which can manifest in societies. In extreme situations, religious authorities have used religion as justification for the condemnation of another group. This incites hostilities which can easily escalate into physical conflicts. This year, the tragic Christchurch mosque shooting in New Zealand in March and the deadly Easter Day attacks in Sri Lanka serve as poignant reminders of the importance of maintaining racial and religious harmony, and how fault lines may generate seismic shifts in the relationships between social groups.

In an increasingly globalised world, the influx of migrants into various countries have brought countless cultures, practices, and languages, to any one nation. This might lead to the exacerbation of xenophobia amongst citizens, driving a vicious cycle of animosity against people of dissimilar races and religions, even if these people are citizens of the same country.

Governments play an integral role in the achievement of racial and religious harmony. Through the political stances and the legislative action taken by authorities, a country’s stance on such racial and religious harmony is revealed. Singapore is often highlighted as a paragon of racial and religious harmony, with its clear stance on the equality of races and imperativeness for respect for all religions. Even so, the question remains: has the nation been successful in pushing past mere tolerance, and promoting understanding and acceptance? Even as Indonesia officially recognises six faiths, all of which have been granted national holidays, there are apparent loopholes in the legislation that leave minority groups at a disadvantage, as well as the rise of attacks on minority religions in recent years. Is governmental action enough to curb religious dissonance?

It is imperative for us, as global citizens, to be at the forefront of building bridges of respect and equality between the different races and religions. These provide the foundation for people to accept differing cultures and ideologies, stamping out discrimination and intolerance to strengthen our social cohesion.

Delegates can thus consider the following guiding questions when thinking about how racial and religious harmony can be achieved in their country: ● What are your country’s policies towards racial and religious harmony? ● Where do the largest racial and religious fault lines lie in your country? How might these be dealt with? ● How can the global community work together to embrace greater racial and religious diversity?

Coming Together for Climate Action

“I don’t want your hope. I don’t want you to be hopeful. I want you to panic and act as if … your house is on fire.” said 16 year-old environmental activist Greta Thunberg at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. On 15 March, over 1.4 million school children participated in the Climate Strike from 2083 places in 125 countries to call for change. Many young people of our century, have grown tired of denial and inaction, and are determined to put climate change on the political agenda.

Climate change is a reality and no country in the world is immune to its effects. While numerous governments have made concerted efforts in reducing its carbon output since signing on to the Paris Agreement, global emissions continue to increase, making clear the need for enhanced climate action by 2020. Authors of the landmark report by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have continued to push countries to do their part and prevent the global temperature from rising more than two degrees celsius as there are only 12 years left to limit climate change catastrophe.

The biggest challenge that plagues almost every country is balancing between the country’s need for industrialisation and development, and climate action. This challenge can sometimes lead to governments being unwilling to commit to concrete climate actions, out of a fear of economic stagnation.

As student leaders and activists of our country, it is time for us to explore and initiate solutions to keep the global rise in temperature at safe levels and enhance our collective resilience when fighting climate change. Ultimately, only when we are able to come together despite differences to save our home, will we succeed.

Delegates can thus use the following questions to guide their thinking about the issue: ● What should climate policies in our countries address and act upon? ● How can the public and private sectors collaborate to reduce global emissions and pollution? ● How can we, as global youths, galvanise our communities to fight against climate change?

The 22nd Century Classroom: Rebuilding Our Education System

In a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world, it is becoming increasingly clear that traditional rote-learning, content-centric education models are outmoded. The revolutionised economy demands a new kind of education system. Where once the mastery of facts was hailed as the hallmark trait of a successful student, the world today is in pursuit of individuals who possess the ability to think critically. This refers to one’s capacity to discern, synthesise, apply, and manipulate complex information to solve issues. Besides critical thinking, the future workforce must be equipped with transferable soft skills to maintain their competitive edge. These skills include innovative thinking and the emotional and social intelligence to work with others.

As global educators review and evaluate education systems of different countries, the questions remain: how can every nation reshape its education system to best satisfy the needs of the economy and to fulfil the aspirations of its people? As times change and the global economy

progresses, updating and in some cases, overhauling, content and pedagogy in teaching and learning becomes increasingly more urgent. No discussion about education is complete without a nod to Finland’s unique education system such as its pioneering of a new pedagogy known as Phenomenon-Based Learning (PBL). Instead of teaching academic subjects, students study global issues and harness the relevant concepts from there in a radically interdisciplinary approach. Students also have the capacity to take ownership of their learning by initiating curriculum, with teachers taking a step back to facilitate the learning process.

The United States, is regarded as a leader in innovation and technology, which makes for a peculiar conundrum. While it has led the world in breakthroughs in business and science, results from assessments on its education system tell a different story. In the 2016 PISA, the United States ranked 35th for Mathematics, well below the average, and only slightly above it for Science. What then explains its stellar performance in innovation? To what extent are such global assessments effective yardsticks to gauge the competencies of a country’s students?

As the economy transforms into one that is knowledge-based, the quality of a country’s education has become a critical determinant of its performance. These pragmatic concerns have prompted educators to re-examine their education curricula in multitudinous ways. While the frenzy to construct the most economically ideal education system may direct one to perceive education as a utilitarian tool, delegates are challenged to explore the other schools of thought, which believe that education can serve higher purposes such as presenting students with a profound understanding of the philosophy of life, or to act as the great equaliser, and a catalyst for social mobility.

Delegates can thus use the following questions to guide their thinking about the issue: ● What are the strengths and weaknesses of your country’s education system and how effectively does it prepare students for the future economy? ● What can we learn from the education systems of the various countries? Given cultural differences, how can countries adapt the learning points from each other into their own system? ● What education reforms do you hope to see or implement in the future?

Globalization and Protectionism: The Future of the Global Economy

Today, the world is more interconnected and interdependent than it ever was before. Globalisation has brought about a smorgasbord of benefits for almost every country participating in the global economy. Economically, it has brought about foreign direct investment (FDI) that can help spur development of countries as well as increase international trade. Culturally, globalisation has spread different practices across the world, increasing the diversity in countries.

Due to this system, there is an increased dependency on the global economy as companies now operate across the globe and oftentimes champion the continuation of free market systems that allow them to have access to a variety of resources and markets from across the globe. While globalisation may be a boon for many countries, it also brings its share of drawbacks, leading to

many people demanding a reversal from their governments. These protests originate from the fear of citizens losing out on employment opportunities and the gradual dilution of culture.

On the economic front, a common drawback is recognised as deindustrialization – when corporations outsource their production to developing countries, their local labour markets may face high unemployment. The workforce may also lack the proper skillset to transition to the new skill-based jobs created in the world. As free trade promotes buying goods from the cheapest source, which can originate from foreign markets, businesses now have to face international competition. Some governments have responded by implementing protectionist policies to maintain their domestic businesses’ competitive edge.

On the cultural front, the discussion still remains: is globalisation diluting our local cultures, or giving us opportunities to adapt them domestically and promote them abroad? How can we as young leaders strengthen our understanding of cultures and our cultural and national identity in an ever-changing world; or does that diversity eventually become part of our identity?

In the face of globalisation it is crucial to understand the trade-offs involved in any decision. How are governments able to reap the rewards of globalisation while minimising the drawbacks?

Delegates can thus use the following questions to guide their thinking about the issue: ● How have governments made value judgements when deciding the type of policies that their country should follow? ● How should countries balance their national priorities with international responsibilities? Are our national goals better achieved when we engage in the global economy? ● Are there other ways for countries to adapt to the challenges of globalisation other than protectionism and should governments adopt such approaches?

An Automated Future: The Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Fourth Industrial Revolution has changed the way we live, work and connect to one another exponentially due to the adoption of cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things and Internet of Systems. The emergence of smart technologies is expected to overhaul the traditional methods of decision-making, behavioral science and production, and transform all disciplines, industries and economies at unprecedented speed. In his book, The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Professor Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, discussed the enormous benefits for these technologies as well as the underlying challenges. Indeed, though benefits can be harnessed, we must ensure that we adequately assess how we adopt the innovations that will shape our future.

Advancements in technology open new markets and drive economic growth. However, not all people will be able to cope with such rapid shifts and make the move to the more skill-based jobs that the economy now calls for. In addition, massive data theft, anti-competitive practices and the proliferation of fake news continue to threaten the integrity of corporations and the social fabric of our society. Is artificial intelligence an algorithm for peace or the realisation of a dystopian future?

Can advancements in biotechnology provide a beacon of hope for the agriculture industry vulnerable to environmental calamities or will they cause harmful mutations of wildlife? All of these are only the tip of the iceberg when we look at the challenges facing us.

As we explore the effects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we must also bear in mind how nations have attempted to keep abreast in the ever-changing world. Taking Japan as an example, its government has laid the foundations for its transformative plan known as Society 5.0. Society 5.0 aims to ensure Japan is technologically updated by going beyond the digitalization of its economy towards the digitization of its entire society. We also witness the collaboration of countries to innovate and offer solutions to interconnected global challenges. Examples would be France and Singapore in their Joint Declaration of Innovation, the development of ASEAN’s nascent digital economy by its member countries and the viable ecosystem for fintech entrepreneurship established in the United Kingdom that welcomes the flow of talent and ideas across languages, cultures and geographies.

Delegates can thus use the following questions to guide their thinking about the issue: ● Is the emergence of new technology making the world increasingly uncertain despite the increase in our access to information and new technologies, and how can we manage the risks of such a future? ● How can our countries collaborate to provide solutions to complex and interconnected global challenges? ● How can we better prepare our future workforce for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

New World Order: The Changing Nature of International Relations

In a post-WWII era, the current world order was put in place, setting rules for international cooperation and interaction to prevent the occurence of a future war. The United Nations (UN), is an intergovernmental organization tasked to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international co-operation and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. It was created to facilitate the creation and enforcement of the rules of the international order. This international order has allowed democratic ideals such as freedom and human rights, as well as openness to free market capitalism, to flourish up to today.

This rules-based international system hence theoretically resulted in a mutually beneficial outcome, giving smaller nations an equal say on issues and protection from being coerced by larger countries, while larger and more powerful countries were hence able to develop at unprecedented rates due to international stability.

The United States’ recent withdrawal from this international system, as well as its seemingly declining global influence coupled with China’s rise, challenges the sustainability of the established global order. President Donald Trump’s controversial withdrawal from the Human Rights Council clearly signaled the USA's reduced willingness to defend the system it had helped create. Additionally, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and rising economic dominance has been perceived by certain nations to have been used to achieve political concessions from numerous

countries. Under President Xi Jinping’s leadership, China has been observed adopting aggressive foreign policies, which has only been enhanced by Russia’s continual arguments against many international norms, with the claim that they were not involved in their formation. The United Kingdom, which has also helped uphold the current international order, is now struggling with Brexit, while the rest of the European Union increasingly faces divisions on a plethora of issues. In South-east Asia, the Association of South-east Asian States (ASEAN) has also been struggling to strengthen its relevance on the global stage.

This situation is alarming to many countries. Small nations like Singapore that benefit greatly from the rules-based system are championing the protection of the world order. Others, especially the Western countries, are finding it increasingly difficult to navigate and balance their intrinsic differences of ideology with China and the economic dependence on the world’s largest market.

Such a complicated situation invites delegates to consider how their country is facing up to the new reality and challenges arising out of this shift in global politics:

● Has there been a shift in the international global order? If so, what kind of international system is being established? If not, should the current system be upheld or should there be a change? ● What kind of impacts does the global shifts have on your country? ● How can your country respond to the shifts in global trends?

Mental Health: Building a Supportive Community

When we mention mental health, many people think of isolated individuals who are weird, incoherent and unable to think logically. That is the underlying stigma that underpins mental health in many societies across the globe. The fact of the matter is that whilst serious cases do exist , issues of mental health exist on a spectrum and we can never be too sure at which point we may find ourselves on that spectrum. In the modern world, individuals are often stressed and anxious from the constant need to improve themselves and keep up with ever changing trends of the 21st Century. Speakers such as Time Urban and Bret Easton have discussed extensively the causes of such a phenomenon - many millenials having too high an expectation of themselves and eventually being unable to accept failure. Therefore, even if they do not have a mental health condition, their mental health is still not optimal. Such a situation highlights the importance of taking care of our mental health from the start and preventing exacerbation of the problem.

However, that is not to say that we neglect the fact that mental illness is a real concern. Oftentimes the biggest challenge that people with such conditions face is the lack of acceptance brought about by lack of understanding of mental ailments which leads to discrimination. Looking at the workplace, it is not unusual for people to hide their mental conditions out of a fear of jeopardising their job. This problem affects younger people too, whereby youths who face depression or other mental disorders deny their condition. Many choose not to explore the possibility that they may need time and space to recuperate mentally, even if only ephemerally, because they are afraid of the associated labels. This stigma deters individuals from seeking help as they often fear the contempt of their counterparts. Therefore non-acceptance and ignorance are pertinent issues of mental health that need to be addressed in our current day and age. As a society

we should be aiming towards building a more understanding and supportive community whereby mental illness is destigmatized and support groups exist to help these individuals. On the other hand there is also very much a need to focus on the flourishing of the majority who are not struggling with mental illness, to help them to optimize their well-being. Proponents of Positive Psychology, have taken steps to do so. Martin Seligman’s proposed PERMA framework on Positive Psychology helps individuals focus on what makes our lives fulfilling, whilst appreciating the small joys and satisfactions of each passing day. Values in Action Inventory of Strengths is a model proposed by Christopher Peterson which helps individuals discover their character strengths and enable them to better respond to adversity and setbacks. These models pave the way for future research and application of Positive Psychology and serve as guides for us to better understand the human mind and emotions, and safeguard ourselves from the threats to mental health, and live lives of authentic happiness. ● How then might we propagate a culture of Positive Psychology to safeguard and promote our mental health? What is the role of schools and the government in bringing about such change? ● How can we promote empathy and overcome the prejudice and discrimination against those with mental health conditions? ● How might we cultivate resilience and tenacity within youths to deal with setbacks and persevere through adversities of the future?

CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

What is it?˙

On the night of the Closing Ceremony, 26 July 2019, all participants of HC-APYLS 2019 will put up a short cultural performance. Cultural performances may include showcases of traditional music, songs, dances, practices, traditional dress, or even popular culture. Each country is given a maximum of 3 minutes for their performance.

Who will perform?˙

Schools from each participating country are to collaborate to put up the cultural performance. In other words, there will be one cultural performance per participating country.

When & Where is it?˙

The Closing Ceremony will be held on Day 6 of the Summit, on 26 July 2019, at Furama Riverfront Hotel Singapore

Technical details˙

Logistics˙

Participants are to bring their own logistics for the performance (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, props, music CDs, thumb drives, etc.). Basic technical assistance (e.g. microphones, stands) will be provided.

Stage size˙

The stage at the ballroom at Furama Riverfront Hotel Singapore is 24ft by 12ft.. You are advised to keep your performances within the stage dimensions.

Music˙

● Performance music should be brought in MP3 format (.mp3), with backup copies. Any other forms of media storage are not advisable. ● If required, all videos should be in .mp4 format.

Practice Sessions˙

There will be a full-dress rehearsal on Day 6 of the summit.

SUMMIT SONG

Photograph (by Ed Sheeran)

Loving can hurt, loving can hurt sometimes Inside the pocket of your ripped jeans

But it's the only thing that I know Holding me closer 'til our eyes meet When it gets hard, you know it can get You won't ever be alone sometimes It is the only thing makes us feel alive And if you hurt me

We keep this love in a photograph That's okay baby, only words bleed

We made these memories for ourselves Inside these pages you just hold me

Where our eyes are never closing And I won't ever let you go

Hearts are never broken Wait for me to come home

And time's forever frozen still Wait for me to come home

So you can keep me Wait for me to come home

Inside the pocket of your ripped jeans Wait for me to come home

Holding me closer 'til our eyes meet Oh, you can fit me

You won't ever be alone, wait for me to cInside the necklace you got when you home sixteen

Loving can heal, loving can mend your soul Next to your heartbeat where I should be

And it's the only thing that I know, know Keep it deep within your soul

I swear it will get easier And if you hurt me

Remember that with every piece of you Well, that's okay baby, only words bleed

Hm, and it's the only thing we take with us wInside these pages you just hold me we die And I won't ever let you go Hm, we keep this love in this photograph When I'm away, I will remember how you k We made these memories for ourselves me

Where our eyes are never closing Under the lamppost back on Sixth street

Hearts were never broken Hearing you whisper through the phone

And time's forever frozen still "Wait for me to come home"

So you can keep me

ETIQUETTE FOR DELEGATES Delegates should observe these guidelines throughout the entire duration of the summit: ● All delegates are reminded that they are ambassadors for their countries and schools and should at all times maintain a suitable level of decorum. ● Cultural and religious sensitivities should always be respected by all delegates. ● All delegates should not leave the Boarding School without the permission of their teachers and before informing the facilitators at the Operations Room. ● A certain level of decorum should be observed during all dialogue sessions, formal visits and Question and Answer sessions: o Observing silence during presentations; o Refraining from fidgeting, behaving disruptively or falling asleep; and o Raising your hand to indicate that you wish to ask a question, introduce your name, country and school before proceeding on to comment or ask a question directed to the speaker.

Boarding School˙ General Office˙ Should you require any assistance, please approach our staff at the General Office or Security Guardhouse who will contact our Duty Staff after office hours.

Accommodation˙ Delegates will share common facilities within the cluster. These include toilets, the pantry and television lounge. Kindly note that no member of the opposite gender is allowed in your room at any time.

Facilities˙ ● Laundry Facilities o Self-launderette (Hall B, E & G) – $1.00 per wash/dry. Approximately 30 mins each. Operating hours from 6:00am to 10:00pm daily. ● Blue Tea Café (Hall A) – Convenience store and cafeteria. Operating hours from 12:00 noon to 7:30pm daily (except Sundays and Public Holidays).

Dining Hall/Function Room Etiquette˙

Please observe the dress code (no scanty clothing or slippers).

Meal Time

Monday – Friday Saturday – Sunday

Breakfast 5:45am – 7:30am 6:30am – 8:30am

Dinner 6:00pm – 8:00pm

1 ˙ Quiet hours / Lights-out˙ The following quiet hours are to be observed:

Day Quiet Hours Lights-Out

8:00pm – 10:00pm & Sunday – Thursday After 11:00pm After 11:00pm

Friday – Saturday After 11:30pm After 11:00pm

Medical Attention˙ ● Delegates who feel unwell and require medical attention should seek assistance from the Operations Room. ● The teacher chaperon/facilitator will accompany delegates feeling unwell to a nearby clinic.

Identification Passes / Smartcards and Security˙ ● All delegates should carry/display their identification passes whilst in the boarding school. ● All delegates are reminded to take care of their personal belongings/valuables. ● Door access is controlled by smartcards. For security reasons, please ensure all doors are closed after opening. ● In the event of smartcard loss, please report to the Operations Room immediately. ● An administrative charge will be imposed for lost smartcards.

2 CAMPUS MAP

3 MASS RAPID TRANSIT (MRT) MAP

4 IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS Your Accommodation Details˙˙ Hwa Chong Institution Boarding School 673 Bukit Timah Road Singapore 269735 Tel: (65) 6469 3007 Fax: (65) 6463 3571 Website: http://www.hcibs.edu.sg/

School Details˙ Hwa Chong Institution 661 Bukit Timah Road Singapore 269734 Tel: (65) 6468 3955 Fax: (65) 6769 5857 Website: http://www.hwachong.edu.sg/

Emergency Contact Numbers˙ Fire & Emergency Ambulance 995 Police Emergency 999 Non-Emergency Ambulance 1777 ˙ Nearby Clinics˙

Type Name Address & Tel. No Opening Hours Mon – Fri: 587 Bukit Timah Road 9am to 12.30pm, #02-01, Coronation 2pm to 5pm The Coronation Clinic Shopping Plaza, Singapore Sat: 9.30am to 12.30pm 269707 Sun: 9am to 12pm Tel. No: (65) 6468 6768 Closed on PH Mon – Fri: 8.30am to 12.30pm 2pm to 5pm 621-A Bukit Timah Road, 7pm to 8.30pm (except for Private Clinics Bukit Timah Clinic Singapore 269731 Friday) Tel. No: (65) 6466 5458 Saturday: 8.30am to 12.30pm Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays Mon – Fri: 15 Binjai Park, Singapore 9am to 7pm CMC Wong Binjai Clinic 589824 Sat: 9am to 1pm Tel. No: (65) 6469 3737 Sun: 9.30am to 11am Closed on PHs Mon – Fri: 100 Bukit Timah Road, KK Women’s and 8.30am to 7pm Hospitals Singapore 229899 Children’s Hospital Sat: 8.30am to 2pm Tel. No: (65) 6225 5554 Closed on Sun & PH

5 HERITAGE TRAIL˙

Balestier˙˙ Balestier refers to the area around Balestier Road that runs between Thomson and Serangoon roads. Balestier is rich with cultural significance, having first been developed as a sugar plantation and then as a residential district that was also the site of many recreational and industrial activities in the 19th and 20th centuries. When visiting Balestier, do look out for its old shophouses and terrace houses of unique architectural styles, the many famous eateries, and the numerous shops selling lighting equipment and bathroom goods that it is most well-known for today!

Chinatown Chinatown is situated at the central region of Singapore. In 1822, the area was allocated by Sir Stamford Raffles in his master plan to be a settlement for the Chinese, thus becoming the home of many Chinese immigrants. Much of Chinatown was carved out to reflect the people’s lives back in China, such as long narrow streets with ethnic picturesque shophouses. When you visit, take note of how the Chinatown today has a blend of old and new, with historic religious buildings and traditional medicinal halls sitting alongside bold new bars and trendy lifestyle shops. Don’t forget the amazing food!

6 ˙ Kampong Lorong Buangkok Built in 1956, it is the last surviving kampong located in mainland Singapore and currently houses less than 30 families. Visiting this village would make you feel like you have taken a step back in Singapore’s past! The houses, mostly connected by dirt paths instead of the usual concrete pavements, are made of wood with zinc roofs that have been through a lot of weathering and most of them do not have gates or barriers surrounding them. At times, roaming dogs, cats and chickens can be seen together in this peaceful village.

Tiong Bahru˙ In the 1920s, Tiong Bahru was transformed from a burial ground into a residential estate by the Singapore Improvement Trust, the predecessor to the Housing Development Board and an entity of the British colonial authority providing mass public housing in Singapore then. Today, it is popular among the youth for being a hipster enclave but is also known as the oldest housing estate in Singapore. The area has an interesting mix of the past and present, with old residential blocks and landmarks standing amidst the hipster cafes, iconic wall murals, indie boutiques and galleries.

7 Location 2: for all groups

Civic and Cultural District Started as part of a master plan by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1822, the Civic District was an urban planning area marked out for the purpose of developing Singapore into a trading post. Today, it is a thriving arts, cultural and lifestyle precinct where some of the island’s most iconic historical monuments and modern landmarks coexist to showcase Singapore’s heritage. The many places of interest located within this area are popular spots that cannot be missed when visiting Singapore. Look out for the “Durian”, ‘Ship in the Sky’, ‘Lotus Flower’ and more!

8 PLACES OF INTEREST ˙ NORTH˙ ˙ Singapore Zoo˙

Singapore Zoo is home to over 2,800 animals, spanning 300 species of mammals, birds and reptiles, making it one of the most beautiful zoological parks in the world. Activities include intimate interaction sessions with the animals as well as your very own ‘jungle breakfast’ experience!

Source: http://www.zoo.com.sg/

˙ River Safari˙ Nestled between Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, River Safari is the newest addition to Singapore’s wildlife paradise. Home to over 6000 animals including 40 endangered species as well as Singapore’s resident giant pandas, Kai Kai and Jia Jia, it offers visitors with a thrilling experience through the world’s most iconic rivers.

Source: www.riversafari.com.sg

9 SOUTH˙ ˙ Sentosa Island˙ Sentosa is Singapore's premier island resort getaway. Sentosa has a 3.2-kilometre stretch of white sand beach, and is the only location in Singapore to offer beachfront accommodation. Accessed by cable car, bus, taxi or car, the island is open for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is said to be a themed attraction, a tropical resort, a nature park and a heritage centre all rolled into one.

Source: https://www.sentosa.com.sg/

Resorts World Sentosa˙ Located on Singapore's holiday island of Sentosa, Resorts World Sentosa is Singapore’s biggest Integrated Resort, a 49-hectare development called Resorts World Sentosa. The S$6.59 billion must-see destination welcomed its first visitors at its soft opening in early 2010. Highlights include the Resorts World Casino, Universal Studios Singapore® family theme park and MICE facilities that include one of Asia’s largest Grand Ballrooms.

Source: http://www.rwsentosa.com/

VivoCity˙ VivoCity is the largest shopping mall in Singapore with a diverse mix of over 350 retailers, large event space, including a 1000-seat amphitheatre and a 300m Harbourfront boardwalk. Designed by world-renowned architect, Toyo Ito, the design for VivoCity was inspired by the harbour front location of the development, which evokes images of waves in the sea.

Source: http://www.vivocity.com.sg

S.E.A. Aquarium˙ With more than 800 species of marine animals, the aquarium is home to majestic manta rays, enormous goliath groupers, Napoleon wrasse and other gentle giants of the sea. Come face-to-face with over 200 sharks and uncover the centuries of myths about these ocean predators, or sneak a peek at a moray eel in a rocky crevice. The aquarium is located in Resorts World Sentosa.

Source: www.rwsentosa.com

10 EAST Singapore Changi Airport With more than 300 accolades under its belt, Singapore Changi Airport is recognised as one of the best airports in the world. Serving over 80 international airlines flying to some 200 cities in 60 countries, Changi Airport handles about 5,000 arrivals and departures every week and over 37 million passengers a year (that's more than 7 times the size of Singapore's population). Changi Airport has established itself as a major aviation hub in the Asia Pacific region, and is also one of Singapore's largest shopping locations. If you are a foreign delegate at HC-APYLS, this would be your first and last contact point with Singapore.

Source: http://www.changiairport.com

Singapore Sports Hub Opened in June 2014, the Singapore Sports Hub offers a variety of sports facilities as well as shopping malls for families to shop, dine and play at. It aims to provide a dedicated venue for the public to come together and participate in the multitude of events that take place in the Sports Hub.

Source: http://www.sportshub.com.sg/

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11 WEST˙ ˙ Science Centre˙ The Science Centre Singapore aims to capture the Singapore˙ evolution of scientific developments through unique and relevant exhibitions and shows and continues to ignite young minds and foster new generations of scientifically savvy Singaporeans. Its many interactive exhibits, housed in 14 galleries, cover a wide range of topics related to science, technology and mathematics.

Science centre has laboratories for conducting experiments and workshops. Examples of exhibitions includes Scientist-For-A-Day and Fun-Fair-Mathematics. Shows and displays range from Tesla's Coil to Fire Tornado. There's also the famous Mirror Maze which many people enjoy.

Source: http://www.science.edu.sg

Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum˙ Opened in April 2016, the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum strives to be a leader in Southeast Asia Biodiversity - in research, education and outreach. It consists of 15 exhibition zones, with each gallery devoted to a specific branch of the ‘Tree of Life.’ It is also home to the ‘diplodocid sauropod’ skeletons, hosted in its dinosaur gallery.

*Ticketing by Sistic booking.

Source: http://lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg/

CENTRAL ˙ Singapore Flyer˙ At a height of 165m, Singapore Flyer is one of Asia’s biggest tourist attractions. Inspired by national icons such as the Eiffel Tower and the London Eye, the Singapore Flyer was designed to be a ‘total attraction’ from the very start. However unlike many of its predecessors and competitors, it incorporates a terminal building that serves as a passenger loading area, as well as provide retail and leisure facilities such as shopping, restaurants, and personal wellness.

Source: http://www.singaporeflyer.com

Esplanade˙ Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is one of the world's busiest arts centres. This architectural icon, with its distinctive twin shells, is situated within Singapore's civic district, at the mouth of the Singapore River. The Esplanade aims to be a performing arts centre for everyone, and its programmes cater to its diverse audiences. Esplanade houses world-class performance spaces, supported by a comprehensive range of professional support facilities and services.

Source: www.esplanade.com

Gardens by the Bay˙ Spanning 101 hectares, this award-winning horti-cultural attraction houses over 250 thousand rare plants and is just a five-minute walk from the city. The Gardens comprises three spaces – Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central. From the waterfront promenade, enjoy an amazing view of the Marina Bay financial district skyline. The grounds are perfect for an evening stroll and a picnic with loved ones.

Source: www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en.html

13 ArtScience Museum˙ Discover creativity at its best through art, science, design, media, architecture and technology. Enjoy incredible exhibits at this one-of-a-kind museum.

Source: http://www.marinabaysands.com/museum.html

˙˙ ˙ Marina Bay Sands˙ This iconic integrated resort boasts luxury accommodations, upscale shopping and an infinity pool with unparalleled views of the city.

Source: https://www.marinabaysands.com/

Asian Civilisations Museum˙ The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is the first museum in the region to present a broad yet integrated perspective of pan-Asian cultures and civilisations. As one of the National Museums of Singapore under the National Heritage Board, it seeks to promote a better appreciation of the rich cultures that make up Singapore's multi-ethnic society.

Source: https://www.acm.org.sg/

˙ ˙ Orchard Road˙ Spanning almost 2.2km, Orchard Road is a one-way street flanked by distinctive shopping malls on both sides of the road. The shopping belt comprises nearly 800,000 sq m of stores and restaurants, from designer brands to fast fashion and from upscale restaurants to food courts. ION Orchard, Orchard Central opened in 2009, and 313@Somerset opened in 2010. Other iconic shopping malls include Ngee Ann City, Plaza Singapura, The Heeren Shops and Wheelock Place.

Source: http://www.orchardroad.org/

Peranakan Museum˙ Over 70 years of occupation of the place located at Bras Basah, the building has been transformed from a school (Tao Nan School) into the Peranakan Museum we see today. Peranakan refers to descendants of Chinese immigrants and Malay locals in the 17th century. Nyonya is the term for women; Baba for the men. In this museum, discover the history and rich traditions of the Peranakans!

Source: http://www.peranakanmuseum.org.sg/

˙ The Chinese High School Clock Tower Building˙ On 19 March 1999, 2 days before the 80th anniversary of the school, the clock tower was gazetted as a national monument, to mark the significance of the institution as the first Chinese secondary school to be built in Southeast Asia catering to the Overseas Chinese by its founder, Mr Tan Kah Kee.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org

Singapore Botanic Gardens˙ The 159-year-old Singapore Botanic Gardens has recently become Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its history tracing back to the 1800s during Singapore’s colonial period, it is the most visited botanic garden in the world and is a unique example of the informal English Landscape Movement’s style in an equatorial climate. It has been developed along a 3-core concept: Tanglin which showcases the heritage core; Central which serves as the tourist belt and Bukit Timah the educational and discovery zone.

Source: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg

˙ The Istana˙ The Istana is the official residence of the President of Singapore, where he receives and entertains state guests. The entire domain occupies over 100 acres and is located along the busy Orchard Road. The Istana building was completed in 1869 and was known as Government House until Singapore attained internal self-government in 1959. Flip to the Profiles Tab in this handbook for more details about the Istana and the President’s Office! Source: http://www.istana.gov.sg/

Hawker Centres˙ Undoubtedly, eating out in Singapore isn’t complete without a visit to a hawker centre – a collection of individual stalls selling a variety of food at very reasonable prices, in an open-air arrangement. This no-frills experience that’s common in Singapore and unique in Asia is probably the best way to sample some of Singapore’s yummiest perennial local favourites. Notable hawkers in Singapore close to Hwa Chong include the Adam Road Food Centre, Bukit Timah Market and Newton Food Centre.

Source: http://www.visitsingapore.com.sg/

National Gallery Singapore˙ National Gallery Singapore is a new visual arts institution which oversees the largest public collection of modern art in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The Gallery is housed in two national monuments – former Supreme Court and City Hall – that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting venue in the heart of the Civic District. Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery will feature Singapore and Southeast Asian art in its long-term and special exhibitions. It will also work with leading museums worldwide to co-present Southeast Asian art in a wider context, positioning Singapore as a regional and international hub for the visual arts.

16 Source: https://www.nationalgallery.sg/ CUISINE OF SINGAPORE

Food has its own special place in the Singaporean national identity, and is a unifying cultural thread. Our food showcases the veritable melting pot of a nation that we are. Our forefathers each brought their own culture’s cuisine with them when they arrived in Singapore, and today we have a cuisine that finds its roots in Malaysia, China, India, Indonesia and even the West. Unique fusion dishes, such as Fish Head Curry, have developed as a result. Take a bite out of Singapore life!

Chinese-Inspired Cuisine The Chinese make up the majority of the population in Singapore. Many of these dishes were adapted by early Chinese immigrants to suit local circumstances (such as available ingredients) and are not mainstream Chinese cuisine. ˙ Hainanese Chicken Rice˙ Steamed chicken served with rice cooked in chicken stock. Always eaten with chilli, thick dark soy, and ginger sauces. Brought to Singapore by immigrants from Hainan, China, it is popularly considered the ‘national dish’.

Char Kway Teow˙ Thick, flat rice flour noodles stir-fried in dark soy sauce with prawns, eggs, bean sprouts, fish cake, cockles, green leafy vegetables, Chinese sausage. This dish began as a meal for the poor. Over time, many more ingredients were added to make it the signature dish that it is today. Please note that this dish is often cooked with pork and lard.

Bak Kut Teh˙ A hearty Hokkien pork rib soup, made with a variety of Chinese herbs and spice including star anise, cinnamon, cloves and coriander. The Teochew version of Bak Kut Teh is clear and simple, cooked with just garlic, pepper and light soya sauce. This is served with white rice and sliced red chilli in dark soya sauce on the side.

17 Malay-Inspired Cuisine˙˙ Malay food is famous for its spicy flavour. That is not to say that all dishes are spicy; some types of gravy like the kuah lemak are non-spicy. The liberal use of santan (coconut milk) combined with spices give Malay food its distinctive taste.

Satay˙ Grilled meat on skewers served with spicy peanut sauce and usually eaten with ketupat (packed rice), cucumber and onions. Singapore Satay is certainly considered one of the most popular choices for visitors.

Mee Rebus˙ Yellow egg noodles served in a thick spicy sauce made from fermented soy beans. The dish is garnished with a hardboiled egg, calamansi limes, spring onions, Chinese celery, green chillies, fried firm tofu (tau kwa), fried shallots and bean sprouts.

Indian-Inspired Cuisine

These dishes are characterized by their aroma and flavour, achieved by a blend and combination of spices, including curry leaves, tamarind, coriander, cloves, cardamom, cumin, nutmeg, and many more. Rice and lentils are important constituents of these dishes, together with vegetables and dairy products.

Nasi Briyani˙

A delicious Indian-Muslim dish of rice cooked in stock (vegetable oil, together with a selection of spices and herbs) and served with grilled chicken, beef or mutton. The dish is sometimes accompanied by a side order of raita (cucumber and yoghurt salad), fruit or vegetable pickles, and pappadam (fried wheat crackers).

Roti Prata˙ An Indian-Muslim dish of pan-fried dough. Roti Prata is an all-time local favourite fit for breakfast, lunch, dinner or supper. One can choose from an array of flavours – plain or with eggs and onions. For the more adventurous, it can also be served with cheese or ice-cream. ˙ ˙

18 Local Cuisine

In Singaporean hawker stalls, you can find chefs of Chinese ethnicity experimenting with Indian influences such as tamarind, turmeric and ghee, Indian chefs incorporating coconut products into their cooking (which are commonly used by Malaysian chefs), and so on. Below are some special Singaporean dishes.

Rojak˙ Chinese hawkers took a salad originating from Indonesia and gave it an inimitable twist. Called rudjak in Indonesian, rojak has you tiao (Chinese dough sticks), ju her (cured cuttlefish), taupok (tofu puffs) and even pei tan (century eggs) in it. The simpler Javanese version consists mainly of fruits and vegetables.

Fish Head Curry˙ A fusion of Chinese and Indian cuisine, this dish has mixed roots. The head of an ikan merah (literally "Red fish") - which is red snapper, is stewed in curry with vegetables. It is usually served with either rice or bread. The eyes and cheeks of the fish are considered the best parts for eating.

Chilli Crab˙

A local favourite is usually prepared with fresh succulent crabs in a hearty, sweet and spicy gravy and is best eaten with your fingers! Mop up the mouth-watering gravy with white bread or Chinese mantou (buns).

Peranakan Cuisine

Peranakan or Nonya cuisine is the result of blending Chinese ingredients and wok cooking techniques with spices used by the Malay/Indonesian community when early Chinese immigrants settled in Singapore and inter-married local Malays. The food is tangy, aromatic, spicy and herbal. Nonya recipes are handed down from one generation to the next, and because of the time-consuming preparation of these dishes, it is often at its best when served at home.

Examples of Nonya specialities include Ayam Buah Keluak (right), a distinctive dish combining chicken pieces with nuts from the Pangium edule or kepayang tree to produce a rich sauce; and Itek Tim, a classic soup containing duck, tomatoes, green peppers, salted vegetables, and preserved sour plums simmered gently together. Nonya desserts include colourful cakes (kuih) and sweet, sticky delicacies.

THE PEOPLE

Delegates Particulars

Australia

Brisbane Grammar School

Chad Conley O’Brien Rishi Sanjay Goel William David Jackson

Interest and Skills: Interest and Skills: Interest and Skills: Saxophone, aviation, Drama performer Rugby, debating computers, politics, current affairs, photography

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] m China 2nd High School Affiliated to Beijing Normal University

Li Meixin Ma Ziyou Liu Yubo

Interest and Skills: Interest and Skills: Interest and Skills: Traditional Chinese painting, guitar, Small drum, English, world culture Calligraphy, guitar, flute, poster history production, product design and art

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Wuxi Big Bridge Experimental High School

Sheng Jialei Shi Jincheng Xu Zihao

Interest and Skills: Interest and Skills: Interest and Skills: Singing Football Swimming, basketball, ancient Chinese culture

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] High School Attached to Xi’an Jiaotong University

Xu Duo Liu Danlei Jin Yige

Interest and Skills: Interest and Skills: Interest and Skills: Robot making, programming, 3D Declaim, swim, table tennis, Swimming, badminton, skateboard, printer, piano, table tennis, badminton, skidding guitar painting

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Finland

Helsinki Normal Lyceum, University of Helsinki

Siiri Lilja Orvokki Oskari Onni Olavi Forsberg Saga-Lotta Maria Poijärvi Parantainen

Interest and skills: Interest and skills: Interest and skills: Good leadership skills - Reading

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

France

Institution Saint-Joseph

Luc Mantoux Théophile Pêtre Jules Delâge-Davies

Interest and skills: Interest and skills: Interest and skills: Magic, skimboard Magic, music Piano, skating, French boxing, Krav-Maga, rocket science and engineering

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

India

Vasant Valley School

Yash Gupta Tanvi Bahl Karamvir Chopra

Interest and Skills: Interest and Skills: Interest and Skills: Economics, reading, football Music, high jump, social science Music production & sound showcase play, dance engineering, acting, beatboxing

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Bishop Cotton Boys’ School

Siddharth Soneja Shantanu Sanjeev Mehta Sanjibon Saha

Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Football, cricket, music, debates, Politics, economics, international Public speaking, creative writing, model UN, spelling bee policy, drama, debate, badminton occasional actor, footballer competitions

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Indonesia

Binus School

Timothy Gunawan Melgwyn Carmichael Wullur

Interests and skills: Interests and skills: History, political science, soccer, tennis, swimming, Football, Singing skiing, piano, soccer, debate, diplomacy, musical theatre

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Vittoreo Rahmadhani Eugene Halim

Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Drumming, piano, handball, video editting Drumming, basketball, volleyball, coding, video games

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Japan

Azabu Senior High School

Izubuchi Kei Suzuki Ryuzo Kanai Shutaro

Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Films German language, Dojo-sukui Classical music and jazz music dance, linguistics

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Senior High School at Otsuka, University of Tsukuba

Hirosako Kaho Yasuda Momoka Yamamoto Kiyoka

Interest and Skills: Interest and Skills: Interest and Skills: Tennis, badminton Biology Foodball, handcrafts Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Malaysia

Malay College Kuala Kangsar

Muhammad Zul-Arif Bin Syed Ahmad Azhari Bin Syed Muhammad Noor Danish Zainal Abidin Edi Sazaly Adha

Interest and Skills: Interest and Skills: Interest and Skills: Basketball Basketball, music Music, drama, creative writing

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Philippines

Philippine Science High School Main Campus

Kaira Maxine Vitug Gonzales Moira Cano Lopez Louis Gabrielle N. Espiña

Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Streetdance, volleyball, robotics Jazz, photoshop, sketching, guitar, Beatbox, ukulele, writing, theatre, piano, drums, wall climbing, guitar, drums football, taekwondo

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] South Africa

Clifton School

Jonathan Hannes Van Der Hrishi Ambaram Sen Maharaj Westhuyzen

Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Piano, DJ, hiking Guitar, personal training Writing, photo editing

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Durban Girls’ College

Roxanne Victoria Thornton Atiyah Ebrahim Asmal Jenna Stichelbout

Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Dance, synchro, singing Astrophysics Hockey

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Korea

Bugil Academy

Kim Se-Eun Lee Kyeongseo Lee Seungyeon

Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Art, designing, sports Interest in Human Rights Drawing and blog posting

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

United Kingdom

Wycombe Abbey School

Nicola Elise Brais Green Alexandra Elizabeth Reynard Nannapas Wonghirundacha

Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Lacrosse, netball, field hockey, Lacrosse, singing, cello, public Football, drumming, drama, swimming speaking swimming

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] 13wonghirundachae@wycombeab bey.com

USA

Dominion High School

Brianna Sue Traenkle Sonal Prakash Bennett William Ehler

Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Softball, swimming Camera and audio equipment, Basketball, sports editing, technology, basic piano Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Scarsdale High School

Sarina Yousefi Fard Max Yi Yang Jennifer Erin Farfel

Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Piano, harp, composing, learning Track and drumming Ukulele, piano, cooking, baking, languages, interest in political lacrosse philosophy

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Staples High School

Nora Belle Dockter Cordelia Chen Brianna Claire Dwyer

Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Violinist, sailor Figure skating -

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Singapore

Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

Timotheus Teng Da Hui Ryan Lee Zheng Hui

Interests and skills: Interests and skills: Piano, cajon, high jumps, jazz piano and drums Science research

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Hoo Hoi Tzer Elijah Tan Chih Heng

Interests and skills: Interest and skills: Council work Visual art, design, dance, violin

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Nanyang Girls’ High School

Wong Yuen Sum Sophia Koh Zi Ning, Grace Vanessa Ong Ching Shuen

Interest and skills: Interest and skills: Interest and skills: Music, pipa Ultimate frisbee, choir Sports

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School Chung Cheng High School (Main)

Jaime Ng Jia Min Lim Ying Xuan, Cherlyn

Interest and skills: Interest and skills: Singing, guitar Drama, emceeing

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Clementi Town Secondary School Crescent Girls’ School

Muhammad Solihin Bin Amer Arianne See Rui Wenn

Interest and skills: Interests and skills: Malay dance, interest in music Football

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Catholic High School

Cheng Lin Kai, Joash

Interests and skills: Ultimate frisbee, biomedical science

Email: [email protected]

Teacher Chaperon’ Particulars

Australia

Mrs Julia Gaye Vedelago

Brisbane Grammar School

Email: [email protected]

China

Miss Yao Wen Ms Lin Yifan Miss Yang Lili

The Second High School Attached The High School Affiliated to Xi'an Wuxi Big Bridge Experimental High to Beijing Normal University Jiaotong University School

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Finland

Mr Tuomo Taneli Nordberg

Helsinki Normal Lyceum, University of Helsinki

Email: [email protected]

France

Mr Xavier Eric Olivier

Institution Saint Joseph

Email: [email protected]

India

Mrs Neelam Srivastava Mrs Achiamma Mani

Vasant Valley School Bishop Cotton Boys' School

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Indonesia

Mr Pramod Kanakath

Binus School (Serpong)

Email: [email protected]

Japan

Mr Nakatsuka Yoshimi Ms Muramoto Hiromi

Senior High School at Otsuka, Azabu Senior High School University of Tsukuba

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Malaysia

Miss Norazlina Binti Mat Saad

The Malay College Kuala Kangsar

Email: [email protected] Philippines

Ms Maria Isabel Baldemoro Aguilar

Philippine Science High School Main Campus

Email: [email protected]

South Africa

Mr Dinesh Soonderjee Mrs Susan Hilda Meehan

Clifton School Durban Girls' College

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

South Korea

Ms Silvia So La Chang

Bugil Academy

Email: [email protected]

United Kingdom

Miss Georgina Louise Taylor

Wycombe Abbey School

Email: [email protected]

United States of America

Mrs Meda-Cristina Lupas Ms Heather Waters Ms Allison Kate Moran

Dominion High School Scarsdale High School Staples High School

Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Student Facilitators’ Particulars

Bryan Yeo Bin Yuan Clarissa Aw Yuan Ting

Allocated to: Allocated to: Brisbane Grammar School The Second High School Attached to Beijing Normal University

Interests and Skills: Interests and Skills: Music Music, anime, biology, food Dancing, baking, kpop, learning languages

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] g

Raelee Toh Hsuan Hui Zhang Xiya Bridget

Allocated to: Allocated to: The High School Affiliated to Wuxi Big Bridge Experimental Xi'an Jiaotong University High School

Interests and Skills: Interests and Skills: Spanish, Writing, guitar, Chinese Drums, Archaeology, Cheese history and drama fries and London Choco Roll

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] g

Leroy Wang Jing Kai Vania Crystal Halim

Allocated to: Allocated to: Helsinki Normal Lyceum, Institution Saint Joseph University of Helsinki

Interests and Skills: Music, Interests and Skills: piano, basketball, fencing Piano, guitar, learning languages

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] g Jasper Soh Lee Jit Shen

Allocated to: Allocated to: Bishop Cotton Boys' School Vasant Valley School

Interests and Skills: Interests and Skills: Fencing, skiing, playing video Football, Watching any games, food sports, food, listening, travelling, pop songs

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Chua Kay Siong Bryan Tan Wen Qiang

Allocated to: Allocated to: Binus School (Serpong) Azabu Senior High School

Interests and Skills: Food, Interests and Skills: talking to others, waterfalls Debating, frisbee, dancing, gaming, watching anime, pop music

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] g

Johnny Xiao Hong Yu Dillen Tan Xi Jie

Allocated to: Allocated to: Senior High School at Otsuka, The Malay College Kuala University of Tsukuba Kangsar

Interests and Skills: Anime, Interests and Skills: chemistry, tech, research, Cantonese, Chinese songs, basketball, video games debate, sleeping, eating, sports and talking about my

problems

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] Xiang Yang Chua Yi Ren Constance

Allocated to: Allocated to: Philippine Science High Clifton School School Main Campus

Interests and Skills: Interests and Skills: Anime, Science projects, Videography, K drama, sports Watching sunsets

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] g

Wong Yi Hao Teo An Rae

Allocated to: Allocated to: Dominion High School

Interests and Skills: Interests and Skills: Football, reading, K-pop Writing, music, daydreaming, Groot

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] g

Heng Tse-Chun Cleavant Fong Ding Tao

Allocated to: Allocated to: Scarsdale High School Staples High School

Interests and Skills: Interests and Skills: Playing Frisbee, mandapop, anime sports, Food, Going out with friends, Travelling

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] Liu Jia Hui Natalie Seah Zi Qi

Allocated to: Allocated to: All singapore schools All singapore schools

Interests and Skills: Interests and Skills: Eating, Sleeping, Painting, Dancing, taekwondo, baking, Backpacking, Poetry, listening to music Theatre and Drama

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] g

Kylie Oh Yu Ning Yeo Choon Wee

Allocated to: Allocated to: Wycombe Abbey School

Interests and Skills: Piano, Interests and Skills: travelling, pop songs Watching Movies, Football, Talking to people

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] g g

Lee Yee Teng Chia Heang Theng

Allocated to: Allocated to: Bugil Academy

Interests and Skills: Interests and Skills: Taekwondo, food, watching Food, Travelling, K-pop and drama, baking, Chinese Chinese Songs songs

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] g Thong Cheng Han Teo Le Xuan

Allocated to: Allocated to: All Singapore Schools Durban Girls' College

Interests and Skills: Interests and Skills: Dancing, reading, food Taekwondo, painting

Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] g

HC 100

2019 marks the 100th Anniversary of Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) since its inception as The Chinese High School in 1919. A series of celebratory events including a gala dinner, heritage trail as well as keynote lectures and forum discussions by thought leaders from various fields will be held over the course of the year.

The Centennial Celebrations are centred around the theme ◒◝⮬强㸪ཌᚫ载≀, meaning “To strive ceaselessly for self-improvement; to serve virtuously for communal growth”.

HCI and the larger Hwa Chong family have planned a series of events for its Centennial Celebrations that commemorate the institution’s establishment for the last 100 years. The celebrations aim to bring students, current and former teachers, alumni and partners, together in a year-long celebration. In conjunction with Singapore’s Bicentennial, it has also organised centennial events that revolve around the bicentennial theme and reflect the school’s role in Singapore’s development as well as its pioneers’ contributions to education and culture.

The following is the overarching framework of the Centennial Celebrations: ● Cherishing the Past – honouring our roots and remembering the spirit of giving from our founders and how we have come thus far; ● Celebrating the Present – celebrating our strengths and current achievements, our talents, our vibrant culture and school unity; ● Embracing the Future – envisioning possibilities and conceptualizing ideas to move forward with confidence, pushing boundaries to continually be at the forefront of innovation and education change. SERIES OF EVENTS

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Madam Halimah Yacobb b President of the Republic of Singaporeb b Image and information courtesy of The Istanab

Mdm Halimah Yacob served in the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) for 33 years and held various positions including as NTUC Deputy Secretary General, NTUC Director of the Legal Services Dept, NTUC Director of the Women’s Development Secretariat, Director of the Singapore Institute of Labour Studies (now known as the OTCI Institute) and Executive Secretary of the United Workers of Electronic and Electrical Industries. She also represented NTUC on various national committees including the Economic Review Committee.

Mdm Halimah also represented Singapore in the Geneva-based International Labour Organisation for 12 years, the first Singaporean to be elected into the ILO. She represented workers in many ILO committees including the Committee on International Labour Standards and Legal Issues, the Technical Committee and the Committee on Decent Work for Domestic Workers.

Mdm Halimah secured her basic law degree and Masters in Law from the National University of Singapore. In 2016, she was conferred the Doctor of Law by the NUS.

In 2001, Mdm Halimah was first elected as a Member of Parliament for the Jurong Group Representation Constituency. Her final and fourth term as an MP was in the newly formed Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC.

In 2011, Mdm Halimah was appointed Minister of State for the Ministry of Community Development and Sports where she introduced various programmes for seniors, including home-based care, and enhanced services for the disabled through the Centre of Enabled Living (now known as SG Enable). She also laid the foundation for the establishment of the Social Services Offices.

In 2013, Mdm Halimah was elected the ninth Speaker of Parliament and became the first woman to hold that position.

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With her passion for social causes, Mdm Halimah is patron to more than 40 organisations including The Courage Fund, Special Olympics Singapore, Youth Corp Singapore, Singapore International Foundation, Singapore Association of Mental Health and Ain Society.

Passionate about women’s issues, Mdm Halimah was awarded the Woman of the Year by Her World Magazine (2003), the AWARE Heroine Award (2011) and is an inductee of the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (2014). She was conferred the Berita Harian Achiever of the Year in 2001.

Mdm Halimah was sworn in as the 8th President of the Republic of Singapore on 14 September 2017.

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DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Mr Chan Chun Singbb b Minister of Statebb Ministry of Trade and Industryb b Minister-in-chargebb Ministry of Public Serviceb b Deputy Chairmanbb People’s Associationb b b Mr Chan Chun Sing is Minister for Trade and Industry, responsible for driving Singapore’s economic and industrial development. He was appointed to this role and as Minister-in-charge of the Public Service from 1 May 2018. Mr Chan is also Deputy Chairman of the People’s Association since 1 October 2015.

Mr Chan’s previous appointments included Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). At NTUC, he expanded the Labour Movement network to represent all working people in Singapore, and led efforts to curate and deliver timely and relevant training for workers. Mr Chan also served as Second Minister for Defence and Minister for Social and Family Development (MSF). At MSF, he was responsible for improving social service delivery, enhancing social safety nets and strengthening support for families in Singapore.

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DIALOGUE SPEAKERS

bb bb b Mr Bilahari Kausikanb b Chairman of the Middle East Institute,b National University of Singaporeb ˙ b

Mr Bilahari Kausikan is currently Chairman of the Middle East Institute, an autonomous institute of the National University of Singapore. From 2001 to 2013, Mr Kausikan was first the second Permanent Secretary and then Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was subsequently Ambassador-at-Large until May 2018. He had previously served in a variety of appointments in the Ministry, including as the Deputy Secretary for Southeast Asia, the Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York and as Ambassador to the Russian Federation. Raffles Institution, the University of Singapore and Columbia University in New York all attempted to educate Mr Kausikan.

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THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE The Istana˙

The Istana is the official residence of the President of the Republic of Singapore. It occupies over 40 hectares of land along Orchard Road. It is a precious and important part of Singapore's history and heritage, and has borne witness to Singapore's many historical milestones.

The Istana building was built by the British Colonial government to house its governors. Completed in 1869, it was then known as the Government House. The building was handed over to the Singapore Government when Singapore attained self government in 1959, and renamed Istana (“Palace” in Malay).

The Istana building underwent extensive renovation between 1996 and 1998, to add more space and modern day conveniences. The building today has six function rooms used for ceremonies and to receive guests.

The Istana is similar in architecture to many 18th Century neo-Palladian style buildings designed by British military engineers in India. It had a tropical layout like a Malay House, surrounded by verandahs, louvred windows and panelled doors, to promote cross ventilation, allowing for a cool and airy interior. The central three-storey high tower block dominates the building. This 'one-stage' tower is crowned with a slated mansard roof. It has dormer windows and is embellished with Corinthian pilaster and beautiful cornices. The two-storey side wings are ornamented with Ionic colonnades at the second floor and Doric colonnades at the first storey. A pediment and portico terminates the colonnades at both ends.

Situated in the heart of the city, the Istana domain is a green lung amid the arteries of the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. Standing on what used to be Charles Robert Prinsep’s nutmeg plantation, the estate is a treasure trove of flora and fauna. Since 1960, the Istana has been open to the public a few days every year so that Singaporeans and visitors can enjoy the beautiful grounds.

The Senior Curator from National Parks takes care of the Istana grounds. He and his team of curators

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and gardeners not only maintain the grounds, but are also involved in landscaping works required for functions held at the Istana.

For more information, please visit the website at http://www.istana.gov.sg.

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MINISTRY Ministry of Trade and Industry˙˙

Vision˙˙

Our vision is for Singapore to be a leading global city with a dynamic economy, world-class and innovative enterprises, a conducive environment for entrepreneurs and enterprises to tap its diverse opportunities and good jobs for all Singaporeans.ǧ

Mission˙˙

To promote economic growth and create good jobs, to enable Singaporeans to improve their lives. Together with our statutory boards, we will ensure that Singapore’s economy continues to be competitive, is able to attract investments, and nurture a deeper base of global Singapore enterprises.

For more information, please visit the website at http://www.mti.gov.sg.

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LIST OF LEAD PARTNER ORGANISATIONS˙

Bina Nusantara Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)

Stephen Riady Singapore Airlines Foundation

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LIST OF PARTNER ORGANISATIONS

Housing & Development Unpackt Pte Ltd Board (HDB)

NUS Advanced Robotics Silver Ribbon Centre (ARC)

Singapore Association Enterprise Singapore for Mental Health (SAMH)

Singapore Mediation Roses of Peace Centre (SMC)

Sustainable Singapore Ministry of Social and Gallery Family Development (MSF)

Singapore University of Willing Hearts Design and Technology

(SUTD)

Yale-NUS College Community Chest

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PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES ˙ Australia˙˙

Map and country information courtesy of Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook Meeting Etiquette .Australians are not very formal so greetings are casual and relaxed. A handshake and smile suffices ڰ .'An Australian may say, 'Good day' or 'Good day, mate ڰ Aussies prefer to use first names, even at the initial meeting ڰ

Gift Giving Etiquette˙ Small gifts are commonly exchanged with family members, close friends, and neighbours on birthdays and ڰ Christmas. .If invited to someone's home for dinner, it is polite to bring a box of chocolates or flowers to the hostess ڰ A good quality bottle of wine is always appreciated. .Gifts are opened when received ڰ

Dining Etiquette˙ .(Many invitations to an Aussies home will be for a barbecue (BBQ ڰ .Guests to a barbecue typically bring wine or beer for their personal consumption ڰ .Arrive no more than 15 minutes late if invited to a barbecue or a large party ڰ .Contact the hostess ahead of time to see if she would like you to bring a dish ڰ

.Offer to help the hostess with the preparation or clearing up after a meal is served ڰ

Information courtesy of Kwintessential – Language and Culture Specialists

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˙ China˙

Map and country information courtesy of Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook Meeting Etiquette˙ .Greetings are formal and the oldest person is always greeted first ڰ .Handshakes are the most common form of greeting with foreigners ڰ .Address the person by a honourific title and their surname ڰ

Gift Giving Etiquette˙ .The Chinese like food: a nice food basket will make a great gift ڰ Four is an unlucky number so do not give four of anything. Eight is the luckiest number, so giving eight of ڰ something brings luck to the recipient. .Always present gifts with two hands ڰ .Gifts are not opened when received ڰ .Gifts may be refused three times before they are accepted ڰ

Dining Etiquette˙ The Chinese prefer to entertain in public places rather than in their homes, especially when with ڰ foreigners. .Arrive on time ڰ .Remove your shoes before entering the house ڰ Wait to be told where to sit. The guest of honour will be given a seat facing the door. The host begins ڰ eating first. .You should try everything that is offered to you ڰ Chopsticks should be returned to the chopstick rest after every few bites and when you drink or stop to ڰ speak. .The host offers the first toast ڰ .Do not put bones in your bowl. Place them on the table or in a special bowl for that purpose ڰ

Information courtesy of Kwintessential Language and Culture Specialists

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˙ ˙ Finland˙˙

Map and country information courtesy of Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook˙

Meeting Etiquette˙ ● Greetings are formal, with a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a smile ● It is common practice to repeat your first and surname while shaking hands ● When greeting a married couple, the wife should be greeted first

Gift Giving Etiquette˙ ● If you are invited to a Finn's home, bring flowers, good quality chocolates or wine to the host ● Flowers should not be given in even numbers ● Do not give white or yellow flowers since they are used at funerals ● Do not give potted plants ● Gifts are opened when received ˙ Dining Etiquette˙ ● If you are invited to a Finn's home: ● Arrive on time. Finns are punctual in both business and social situations ● Remove your outdoor shoes before entering the house ● Contact the hostess ahead of time to see if she would like you to bring a dish ● Offer to help the hostess with the preparation or clearing up after a meal is served ● If you are invited for coffee and cake, there may be as many as 7 cakes to sample ● Do not discuss business ● Thank the hosts for the hospitality before saying good-bye to the other guests

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Information courtesy of Commisceo Global – Finland guide

France˙

Map and country information courtesy of Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook˙ Meeting Etiquette˙ .The handshake is a common form of greeting ڰ Friends may greet each other by lightly kissing on the cheeks, once on the left cheek and once on the right ڰ cheek. .First names are reserved for family and close friends. Wait until invited before using someone's first name ڰ You are expected to say 'bonjour' or 'bonsoir' (good morning and good evening) with the honorific title ڰ Monsieur or Madame when entering a shop and 'au revoir' (good-bye) when leaving.

Gift Giving Etiquette˙ .Flowers should be given in odd numbers but not 13, which is considered unlucky ڰ Some older French retain old-style prohibitions against receiving certain flowers: White lilies or ڰ chrysanthemums as they are used at funerals; red carnations as they symbolise bad will; any white flowers as they are used at weddings. .If you give wine, make sure it is of the highest quality you can afford. The French appreciate their wines ڰ .Gifts are usually opened when received ڰ

Dining Etiquette Arrive on time. Under no circumstances should you arrive more than 10 minutes later than invited without ڰ telephoning to explain you have been detained. Dress well. The French are fashion conscious and their version of casual is not as relaxed as in many ڰ western countries.

Table Manners˙ .Table manners are Continental -- the fork is held in the left hand and the knife in the right while eating ڰ

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.If there is a seating plan, you may be directed to a particular seat ڰ .'Do not begin eating until the hostess says 'bon appetit ڰ .If you have not finished eating, cross your knife and fork on your plate with the fork over the knife ڰ

Information courtesy of Kwintessential – Language and Culture Specialists India˙

Map and country information courtesy of Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook Meeting Etiquette˙ .Greet the eldest or most senior person first ڰ .When leaving a group, each person must be bid farewell individually ڰ Men may shake hands with other men and women may shake hands with other women; however there ڰ are seldom handshakes between men and women because of religious beliefs. If you are uncertain, wait for them to extend their hand. ˙ Gift Giving Etiquette If invited to an Indian's home for a meal, it is not necessary to bring a gift, although one will not be turned ڰ down. .Do not give frangipani or white flowers as they are used at funerals ڰ .Hindus should not be given gifts made of leather ڰ .Muslims should not be given gifts made of pigskin or alcoholic products ڰ .Gifts are not opened when received ڰ

Dining Etiquette˙ Indians entertain in their homes, restaurants, private clubs, or other public venues, depending upon the ڰ occasion and circumstances. .Take off your shoes before entering the house. Dress modestly and conservatively ڰ Politely turn down the first offer of tea, coffee, or snacks. You will be asked again and again. Saying no to ڰ the first invitation is part of the protocol. There are diverse dietary restrictions in India, and these may affect the foods that are served: Hindus do ڰ not eat beef and many are vegetarians. Muslims do not eat pork or drink alcohol. They also follow Halal restrictions in their diet. Sikhs do not eat beef. Much Indian food is eaten with the fingers. Always use your right hand to eat, whether you are using ڰ utensils or your fingers. Guests are often served in a particular order: the guest of honour is served first, followed by the men, and ڰ the children are served last. Women typically serve the men and eat later.

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Leaving a small amount of food on your plate indicates that you are satisfied. Finishing all your food means ڰ that you are still hungry.

Information courtesy of Kwintessential – Language and Culture Specialists ˙ Indonesia˙

Map and country information courtesy of Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook˙ Meeting Etiquette˙ .Indonesians value loyalty to family and friends above all else ڰ Shake hands and give a slight nod when meeting for the first time. After the first meeting, a handshake is ڰ not necessary; a slight bow or nod of the head is sufficient. Shake an Indonesian woman's hand only if she initiates the greeting. .Greet people with "Selamat" (sell-ah-mat), which means peace. Say it slowly and sincerely ڰ The left hand is considered unclean. Do not touch food, pass or receive anything, touch anyone or point ڰ with your left hand.

Dining Etiquette˙ .Most Indonesians are Muslim and consume no liquor or pork ڰ Indonesians are known for their hospitality. Do not reject their hospitality, as it will be viewed as a ڰ personal rejection. Never refuse food or drink, but never finish either completely. Compliments about the food are appreciated. It is a special honor to be invited to an Indonesian's home. .The host is always the last to sit and eat. Men are generally served first. Wait to be invited to eat or drink ڰ The guest of honor or senior person begins the meal; this is a distinct honor. If you are asked to begin the ڰ meal, you should refuse twice and then begin. .Fingers are still used for eating in some places. Both hands are kept above the table while eating ڰ The person who invites is expected to pay the bill in a restaurant. Request the bill by making a scribbling ڰ gesture on the palm of your hand. When finished with the meal, place the fork (tines down) on your plate with your spoon (down) crossed ڰ over the fork.

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Japan˙

Map and country information courtesy of Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook ˙ Meeting Etiquette˙ .Greetings in Japan are very formal ڰ It is important to show the correct amount of respect and deference to someone based upon their status ڰ relative to your own. .If at all possible, wait to be introduced ڰ .It can be seen as impolite to introduce yourself, even in a large gathering ڰ While foreigners are expected to shake hands, the traditional form of greeting is the bow. How far you ڰ bow depends upon your relationship to the other person as well as the situation. The deeper you bow, the more respect you show. ˙ ˙ Gift Giving Etiquette˙ .Gift giving is highly ritualistic and meaningful ڰ The ceremony of presenting the gift and the way it is wrapped is as important, sometimes more important ڰ than the gift itself. Lilies, camellias, lotus blossoms or white flowers of any kind are not encouraged as they are associated ڰ with funerals. .If you buy the gift in Japan, have it wrapped. Pastel colours are the best choices for wrapping paper ڰ .Gifts are not opened when received ڰ

Dining Etiquette .Remove your shoes before entering and put on the slippers left at the doorway ڰ .Leave your shoes pointing away from the doorway you are about to walk through ڰ .Unless you have been told the event is casual, dress as if you were going into the office ڰ .If you must go to the toilet, put on the slippers provided and remove them when you are finished ڰ The honoured guest or the eldest person will be seated at the centre of the table the furthest from the ڰ door. He or she will also be the first person to begin eating. .Try a little bit of everything. It is acceptable to ask what something is ڰ If you leave a small amount of rice in your bowl, you will be given more. To signify that you do not want ڰ more rice, finish every grain in your bowl.

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˙ Malaysia˙ ˙

Map and country information courtesy of Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook Meeting Etiquette˙ .The highest respect should always be shown to royalty ڰ When you must indicate something or someone, use the entire right hand (palm out). When passing an ڰ object, or touching someone (such as shaking hands), do so with your right hand.

.When you ask a Malaysian what you should call him or her, directly state what he or she should call you ڰ For Malaysian Muslims, each Muslim male is known by a given name followed by "bin" (son of) plus his ڰ father's name. Malaysian Hindus do not have family surnames. Instead, a Hindu male would use the initial of his father's name first, followed by his personal name. Malaysian Chinese names appear in a different order than Western names as each person has, in the following order, a family, generational, and first name. When you are being introduced to a Malaysian woman, you should shake hands with her only if she has ڰ extended her hand. Hugging and kissing even between husbands and wives are forbidden in public.

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The Philippines˙

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Meeting Etiquette˙ .Initial greetings are formal and follow a set protocol of greeting the eldest or most important person first ڰ .A handshake, with a welcoming smile, is the standard greeting ڰ .Close female friends may hug and kiss when they meet ڰ Use academic, professional, or honorific titles and the person's surname until you are invited to use their ڰ first name, or even more frequently, their nickname.

Gift Giving Etiquette˙ .Bring sweets or flowers to the hosts ڰ .If you give flowers, avoid chrysanthemums and white lilies ڰ You may send a fruit basket after the event as a thank you but not before or at the event, as it could be ڰ interpreted as meaning you do not think that the host will provide sufficient hospitality. .Wrap gifts elegantly as presentation is important. There are no colour restrictions as to wrapping paper ڰ .Gifts are not opened when received ڰ

Dining Etiquette˙ If you are invited to a Filipino's house: .It is best to arrive 15 to 30 minutes later than invited for a large party ڰ .Never refer to your host's wife as the hostess. This has a different meaning in the Philippines ڰ .Dress well. Appearances matter and you will be judged on how you dress ڰ .Send a handwritten thank you note to the hosts in the week following the dinner or party ڰ .Wait to be told where to sit. There may be a seating plan ڰ

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Singapore˙

Map and country information courtesy of Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook Meeting Etiquette˙ Ethnic Chinese shake hands. Their grasp is rather light although the handshake itself can be rather ڰ prolonged. Men and women may shake hands, although the woman must extend her hand first. Between men, ethnic Malays shake hands. Men and women do not traditionally shake hands, since ڰ Muslim men do not touch women in public. Muslim children may shake hands with adults of the opposite sex but it is more appropriate to greet with the 'salaam' (peace be unto you) greeting. Ethnic Indians shake hands with members of the same sex. When being introduced to someone of the ڰ opposite sex, nodding the head and smiling is usually sufficient. As with the other groups, the elderly or the person with the most status is introduced first.

Gift Giving Etiquette˙ Since there are cultural differences in how the three main ethnic groups treat gifts, they are listed separately:

Gift giving to ethnic Chinese: .A gift may be refused three times before it is accepted ڰ .Wrap gifts in red, pink, or yellow since these are happy colours. Avoid white, blue or black paper ڰ .Odd numbers are deemed unlucky ڰ .Gifts are not opened when received ڰ

Gift giving to ethnic Malays: .Never give alcohol or anything related to dogs ڰ .Do not give anything made of pigskin to Muslims ڰ .Give the gift when you are departing, rather than when you arrive ڰ .If you give food, make sure it is halal ڰ .Gifts are not opened when received ڰ

Gift giving to ethnic Indians: .If you give flowers, avoid frangipani as they are used in funeral wreaths ڰ .Offer gifts with the right hand only or both hands if the item is large ڰ .Do not give leather products to a Hindu ڰ .Gifts are not opened when received ڰ Information courtesy of Kwintessential – Language and Culture Specialists

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South Africa˙

Map and country information courtesy of Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook Meeting Etiquette˙ There are several greeting styles in South Africa depending upon the ethnic heritage of the person you ڰ are meeting. When dealing with foreigners, most South Africans shake hands while maintaining eye contact and ڰ smiling. Some women do not shake hands and merely nod their head, so it is best to wait for a woman to ڰ extend her hand. Men may kiss a woman they know well on the cheek in place of a handshake. Greetings are leisurely ڰ and include time for social discussion and exchanging pleasantries. ˙ Gift Giving Etiquette˙ .In general, South Africans give gifts for birthdays and Christmas ڰ Two birthdays - 21 and 40 - are often celebrated with a large party in which a lavish gift is given. It is ڰ common for several friends to contribute to this gift to help defray the cost. If you are invited to a South African's home, bring flowers, good quality chocolates, or a bottle of good ڰ South African wine to the hostess. .Gifts are opened when received ڰ

Dining Etiquette˙ If you are invited to a South African’s house: .Arrive on time if invited to dinner ڰ .Contact the hostess ahead of time to see if she would like you to bring a dish ڰ Wear casual clothes. This may include jeans or pressed shorts. It is a good idea to check with the hosts ڰ in advance. In Johannesburg, casual is dressier than in other parts of the country. Do not wear jeans or shorts ڰ unless you have spoken to the hosts. .Offer to help the hostess with the preparation or clearing up after a meal is served ڰ Information courtesy of Kwintessential – Language and Culture Specialists

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South Korea˙ ˙

Map and country information courtesy of Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook Meeting Etiquette .Many South Koreans shake hands with expatriates after the bow, thereby blending both cultural styles ڰ .The most senior person who initiates the handshake ڰ The person who initiates the bow says, "man-na-suh pan-gop-sumnida", which means "pleased to meet ڰ you." .When you leave a social gathering, say good-bye and bow to each person individually ڰ

Gift Giving Etiquette˙ .Gifts express a great deal about a relationship and are always reciprocated ڰ It is inconsiderate to give someone an expensive gift if you know that they cannot afford to reciprocate ڰ accordingly. .Bring fruit or good quality chocolates or flowers if invited to a Korean's home ڰ .Gifts should be wrapped nicely ڰ .Use both hands when offering a gift ڰ .Gifts are not opened when received ڰ

Dining Etiquette˙ If you are invited to a South Korean's house: .You may arrive up to 30 minutes late without giving offence ڰ .Remove your shoes before entering the house ڰ .The hosts greet each guest individually ڰ The hosts accompany guests to the gate because they believe it is insulting to wish guests farewell ڰ indoors. .Try a little bit of everything. It is acceptable to ask what something is ڰ .Refuse the first offer of second helpings ڰ .Finish everything on your plate ڰ Indicate you are finished eating by placing your chopsticks on the chopstick rest or on the table. Never ڰ place them parallel across your rice bowl.

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˙ United Kingdom˙

Map and country information courtesy of Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook Meeting Etiquette˙ .Shake hands with everyone present. Shake hands again when leaving ڰ .Handshakes are light -- not firm ڰ Use last names and appropriate titles until specifically invited by your British hosts or colleagues to use ڰ their first names. ˙ Dining Etiquette˙ .Summon a waiter by raising your hand. Don't wave or shout ڰ In England, when invited to someone's home, arrive at least 10-20 minutes after the stated time. Never ڰ arrive early. In Scotland and Wales, arrive on time. A male guest of honour is seated at the head of the table or to the right of the hostess. A female guest of ڰ honour is seated to the right of the host. Keep your hands on the table at all times during the meal -- not in your lap. However, take care to keep ڰ your elbows off the table. When the host folds his napkin, this signals that the meal is over. Leave a dinner party shortly after dinner ڰ ends.

Gift Giving Etiquette .It is polite to send flowers in advance of a dinner party. Do not send white lilies, which denote death ڰ

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Information courtesy of e Diplomat – Global Portal for Diplomats United States of America˙ ˙

Map and country information courtesy of Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook Meeting Etiquette˙ .Greetings are casual ڰ .A handshake, a smile, and a 'hello' are all that is needed ڰ .Use first names, and be sure to introduce everyone to each other ڰ

Gift Giving Etiquette˙ .In general, Americans give gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and major holidays, such as Christmas ڰ .Gift giving is not an elaborate event, except at Christmas ڰ When invited to someone's home for dinner, it is polite to bring a small box of good chocolates, a bottle of ڰ wine, a potted plant or flowers for the hostess. .Gifts are normally opened when received ڰ

Dining Etiquette˙ .Americans socialise in their homes and ‘backyards’, in restaurants and in other public places ڰ Arrive on time if invited for dinner; no more than 10 minutes later than invited to a small gathering. If it is ڰ a large party, it is acceptable to arrive up to 30 minutes later than invited. The fork is held in the right hand and is used for eating. The fork is held tines down. The knife is used to ڰ cut or spread something. To use the knife, the fork is switched to the left hand. To continue eating, the fork is switched back to the right hand. .If you have not finished eating, cross your knife and fork on your plate with the fork over the knife ڰ Indicate you have finished eating by laying your knife and fork parallel across the right side of your plate. .If you are more comfortable eating in the Continental manner, go ahead. It will not offend anyone ڰ .Feel free to refuse specific foods or drinks without offering an explanation ڰ .Many foods are eaten by hand ڰ Food is often served family-style, which means that it is in large serving dishes and passed around the ڰ table for everyone to serve themselves. .Remain standing until invited to sit down ڰ .Do not rest your elbows on the table ڰ .Put your napkin in your lap as soon as you sit down ڰ .Leave a small amount of food on your plate when you have finished eating ڰ

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PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

Australia˙ Brisbane Grammar School˙ Brisbane Grammar School aims to provide an education of the highest international standard, preparing boys to become responsible, effective, creative, enterprising and happy members of tomorrow's society. The School is committed to the personal and social development of each boy. It recognizes that education is a responsibility shared between the School and the home and so will seek to promote effective communication between

the School and the family. ˙ China˙ Guangdong Shunde Desheng School˙

˙ Guangdong Shunde Desheng School is an IB world school offering the PRC, IGCSE and IB curriculum. Following their mission to establish a world-class school through nurturing holistic citizenry with scholarship, leadership and an international outlook to make the world a better place as well as their vision that every student will aspire to be a Scholar, Leader and a Global Citizen, they are committed to achieve excellence in all aspects of education and develop all-rounded individuals who have a passion for learning and a ˙ heart of service. The High School Affiliated to Xi’an Jiaotong University˙ The High School is affiliated to the Xi’an Jiaotong University. Since the founding of the Nanyang Public School a century ago, The High School Attached to Xi’an Jiao Tong University (HSAXJTU) has nurtured many talented graduates. Her graduates have been admitted by many renowned universities at home and abroad such as Peking University, Tsinghua University, Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, MIT, Carnegie-Mellon, Pennsylvania State University and National University of Singapore. Today The High School Affiliated to Xi’an Jiao Tong University is rich in campus culture and with unique teaching modes, which make HSAXJTU a cradle for the talent. The Second High School Attached to Beijing Normal University˙ Started in 1953, the school aims to cultivate students who are both healthy in mind and body. They want to set the solid foundations for students' further excellence in life. Their special way of teaching encourages students to be independent and creative thinkers. With strong emphasis on a student's moral development and personal freedom and rights, Second High School aims to nurture the love of knowledge and a passion for further

learning.

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˙ Wuxi Big Bridge Academy˙ With a school philosophy that encourages united, truth-seeking and determined learning, the school takes the wind as its learning symbol, as it strives to ensure that its students are professional, robust and innovative. With efficient teaching and a high standard of teaching, its pupils are recognized in many overseas universities including Oxford and Cambridge. The school is currently chaired by Madam Gu Yunyu, who finds ‘unparalleled

happiness’ in seeing the students find their place in the world. ˙ Finland˙˙ Helsinki Normal Lyceum, University of Helsinki˙ Helsingin Normaalilyseo (Helsinki Normal Lyceum) is one of the oldest Finnish-language schools in Finland. It consists of both lower and upper secondary schools (ages 12-18) and it has an enrolment of about 540 students. It is an integral part of the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences within the Helsinki University, as it is one of the two teacher training facilities in the capital region, charged with training new teachers to become qualified practitioners of their art in the Finnish national schooling system. It is a school with many traditions, one of them being the possibility to study Latin from the 7th grade (ages 12-13) onwards. The upper secondary school is notoriously difficult to get into, and consistently scores among the top 10 in nationwide matriculation exams at the end of upper secondary school. ˙ France˙ Institution Saint Joseph˙ Institution Saint Joseph is a private Catholic educational institution comprising a junior high, high school and post-Baccalaureate section. Its team of motivated educators foster a warm and caring learning environment for students to develop physically, emotionally and intellectually in all areas- academia, athletics, arts and culture. Aside from its comprehensive training programmes, STJO also offers competency groups in several subjects, along with classes that cultivate international understanding and openness to foreign cultures. STJO’s strong network with both local and foreign institutions allow for many exchange programmes to enhance learning. ˙

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India˙

Bishop Cotton Boys’ School˙ Founded in 1865, Bishop Cotton Boys’ School has an enrolment of 5000 students, who undergo a well-rounded curriculum, in an environment designed to impart knowledge that encompasses the prescribed syllabi of the institution as well as that of the world beyond the classroom. The school is also committed to building resilient character, and to developing leadership qualities in their students. Bishop Cotton Boys’ School has won the accolade of “Eton of the East” and is one of India’s three top-ranking schools. Vasant Valley School˙ Vasant Valley School, New Delhi, established in 1990, is a self-financing day school with a current enrolment of 1257. Whilst high academic achievement is a priority, the school aims to create a ‘community' of well-rounded individuals, where a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect exist among the students and teachers. The school organizes many activities throughout the year where qualities such as leadership and self-discipline are inculcated and there is an emphasis on the individuals’ intellectual and emotional growth.

Indonesia˙ Binus School˙˙ BINUS is short for BINA NUSANTARA, which means ‘building the nation’. We are well-known for education in Indonesia. BINUS International School Serpong and BINUS International School Simprug are co-educational, multi-denominational international schools which cater from pre-school to high school children. BINUS International School Simprug, which opened in July 2003, offers all three internationally-recognized IB Programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). BINUS International School Serpong, which opened in July 2007, is an accredited Cambridge International School. The rigours of the A level curriculum complemented by a strong affective focus, provide for ‘A Home for Learning’ that continuously nurture and promote excellence as a way of life for all its community members.

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Japan˙ Azabu Senior High School˙ Azabu Senior High School was founded by Mr. Soroku Ebara in 1895. Since then Azabu Senior High School has followed Mr. Ebara's motto of independence, self-discipline and liberty. This motto has been the school tradition. After the introduction of the new education system after World War II it was reorganized as Azabu Junior and Senior High School. Today, Azabu Senior High aims to cultivate the rich human nature of its students. In addition Azabu Senior High School has its own original curriculum which stimulates the students' motivation and cultivates their thought, creativity and sensibility in order for the students to spend a fruitful six years' school life. Senior High School at Otsuka, University of Tsukuba˙ Founded in 1872 at the site of Kanda Shohei School, it was named Senior High School at Otsuka, University of Tsukuba in 1978. Their mission as the high school attached to the University of Tsukuba, is to provide the latter half of secondary education. Their motto is, "Autonomy, self-control, liberty", ensuring an in-depth acquisition of basic knowledge, skill, and

attitude through implementation of systematic courses of study. They aim to develop planned, practical and co-operative students, while expanding their individuality through extra-curricular activities.

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Malaysia˙ The Malay College Kuala Kangsar˙ The Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK) is a premier and first fully-residential school in Malaysia. An all-boys school established on 2nd January, 1905, it was originally known as the Malay Residential School of Kuala Kangsar. The school motto is Fiat Sapienta Virtus, or Manliness Lies Through Wisdom. The school has cultivated prominent Malaysians such as kings, sultans, prime ministers, ministers as well as senior officials in the Government, and leading figures in the private sector. ˙ The Philippines˙ Philippine Science High School Main Campus˙ Gifted children with high aptitude for science and math are the main reason for the existence of the Philippine Science High School. The quality of its students, the focus given to science and technology, and the scholars' duty to pursue careers in the sciences and engineering set the PSHS apart from the other schools. The school hopes that their students will continue to serve as a guiding inspiration to young people aspiring to be PSHS scholars. And most of all, the school hopes that their students develop a deep love for our country and the genuine desire to serve the Filipino people. ˙

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Singapore˙

Catholic High School˙˙ Catholic High School is an all-boys institution founded in 1935 by French missionary Rev. Fr. Edward Becheras. His founding philosophy pioneered a bilingualism well ahead of its times: “The way of the Catholic High School is a

way made of two rails – Chinese and English, free from any entanglement, straight to its end. Happy are those who follow. They shall obtain the scope of a sound education.” The CHS Experience today draws on our missionary and cultural heritage to develop boys into leaders, gentlemen and bilingual scholars grounded in love, values, service and leadership for a better world. Through our dual-track O-Level Programme and Integrated Programme, and flagship programmes - World Readiness, Passion Pursuit, Bicultural Studies, Music Elective and Talent Development, we prepare our boys in continuing our tradition of service and leadership in government, education, science, arts and business, true to our school motto - ‘Care Honesty Service’.

˙ CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School˙ Established in 1933, CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School has been nurturing generations of accomplished young ladies who are anchored on sound values and driven by passion and purpose. As a catholic-mission SAP school, CHIJ St. Nicholas’ Girls’ School also has a distinct ethos and character, as displayed in the strong sisterly love and gratitude imbued in the St. Nick’s spirit. The school is also part of the larger IJ family, that consists of 11 schools altogether. In pursuit of all-round excellence, CHIJ St. Nicholas’ Girls’ School not only offers an enriching and authentic curriculum, but also focuses on developing students to be ‘Girls of Grace’, ‘Women of Strength’ and ‘Leaders with Heart’.

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˙ ˙ Chung Cheng High School (Main)˙ Founded in 1939, Chung Cheng High School first began as an all-boys school at Kim Yan Road, admitting female students only after World War II. The school achieved top honours among Singapore schools in the first National Examination in 1947. To accommodate the increase in student population, Mr Lin Shi Wan, the Chairman of the Management Board, purchased a 14-acre plot of land at Goodman Road for a new campus. The school at Kim Yan Road became Chung Cheng High School (Branch) (renamed as Chung Cheng High (Yishun) in 2005). The school aims to cultivate confident and passionate bicultural learners who are grounded in values, global in outlook and all-round leaders with moral integrity who contribute actively to the community. ˙

Crescent Girls’ School˙ Established in 1956, Crescent Girls’ School has been providing a nurturing and innovative environment for generations of students to be gracious, confident ladies and caring visionary leaders. Education in Crescent will always reflect the confidence we have in our students’ ability, and our aim to prepare students for the challenges of the future. We continually blaze new trails for our students to discover new learning opportunities that will enable them to be wholesome individuals who believe in themselves and what the future can offer them. At Crescent, there is a healthy emphasis on both curricular and co-curricular programmes. In developing our students to become excellent and well-balanced scholars, we adopt a student-centred approach in pedagogy, integrate higher-order thinking skills and provide many opportunities for students to learn collaboratively. To groom them into responsible members of society and gracious citizens of the world, strong emphasis is placed on the development of strength of character, mindset of excellence, commitment to teamwork, leadership potential, and other 21st century skills and dispositions. In recognition of our excellent holistic curriculum and ability to harness technology to bring about engaged learning, the school has been selected as one of the first few FutureSchools@Singapore. We were also conferred the School Excellence Award – the pinnacle award granted by the Ministry of Education. These and other accolades are only possible with the wholehearted efforts of our team of committed and talented staff who relentlessly forge innovative ways to develop in students a passion for learning and for life. ˙ ˙

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˙ ˙ Clementi Town˙˙

Opened in 1980, Clementi Town Secondary School has been holding its motto "Aspire & Grow" as form teachers, fondly referred to as Classparents, prepare Clementeens to be future-ready and they will nurture the students' dreams, where they believe strongly that Clementeens will give “from each his best” and yet, strive to aspire and grow “as one big family”. The school currently offers O-level computing as part of the school's Applied Learning Programme (ALP), and the school remains much connected with the graduated students in the field of IT, to better support students’ authentic learning. Tapping on the school’s achievements and strong foundation in the Uniformed Groups, the school also offers Leadership through the Uniformed Groups as the school's Learning for Life Programme (LLP).

˙ ˙ ˙ Hwa Chong Institution˙ Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) was established in 2005 with the merger of The Chinese High School (CHS) and Hwa Chong Junior College (HCJC). The merger of 2 of the nation's top schools was to facilitate the implementation of a truly seamless and broad-based 6-year Integrated Programme. HCI's vision is to become a world-class institution of leaders. Our mission is to develop leaders for the nation. Every Hwa Chong student receives an innovative and rigorous curriculum that emphasises academic excellence, creativity, character building and leadership.

Nanyang Girls’ High School˙ The Singapore Nanyang Girls’ School was founded in 1917, by Mr. Tan Chu Nan and Mr. Teo Eng Hock. The school was located at a rented shophouse at No. 7, Dhoby Ghaut, next to Cathay Cinema. In 1931, the school moved into its new premises at King's Road. To further promote and upgrade the standard of education for girls, the school system was changed. The school relocated to its grand new campus at Linden Drive on 6 June 1999. The ceremony was officiated by the then First Lady, Mrs. Ong Teng Cheong. Nanyang Girls’ High aims to nurture students who are proud of their integrity, achievements and cultural roots and are independent learners who are willing to make meaningful contributions to society.

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South Africa˙

Clifton School˙ Clifton, situated in the beautiful suburb of Morningside in Durban, is an independent boys’ day school offering a world-class, holistic education from Grade R through to Matric that caters specifically to the development of boys into responsible, confident and competent young men. Clifton boys share an uncompromising belief in the power of family values. They thrive on competition, delight in discovery, exercise compassion and are courageous in their choices. ˙ Durban Girls’ College˙ Durban Girls’ College (DGC) was founded in 1877 as the first school for girls on the east coast of South Africa. DGC is an independent Christian school that strives to inspire girls to reach their potential through a unique educational journey built on tradition, innovation, diversity and excellence aimed at enriching our world. The school follows the South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) curriculum and writes the examinations of the Independent Examinations Board (IEB). Girls are encouraged to participate in the wide range of co-curricular sporting, cultural and service opportunities that are offered. By providing a liberating, transforming all-round education, Durban Girls’

College encourages its girls to become critical thinkers, aware of the social and environmental challenges that face the world and to understand that through receiving a privileged education they have a responsibility to contribute to society.

South Korea˙˙

Bugil Academy˙

Bugil Academy has a tradition of academic excellence, a distinguished faculty and 34 years of experience in educating young people to find their place in Korea and the world. The school hopes to cultivate in its students the passion for their country and the passion for activeness and rational thought. Their learning environment develops creative and critical thinking. This gives students a better opportunity to achieve academic success. ˙

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United Kingdom˙

Wycombe Abbey˙ Wycombe Abbey is an independent boarding school for girls aged 11 to 18. Since 1896 the school has been at the forefront of girls’ education by achieving academic excellence and providing an array of extra-curricular opportunities. The school is set within 160 acres of beautiful countryside just 30 miles from the centre of London.

United States of America˙

Dominion High School˙

The school aims to promote the success of each and every Dominion High School student. Each and every Dominion High School student will accept the challenge of leadership for today and tomorrow, as well as display courtesy, character, and integrity in all situations. The school is committed to the emergence of a school culture that is characterized by high expectations for all students within a remarkably supportive environment. ˙ Scarsdale High School˙ Scarsdale High School is a four-year college preparatory institution with an enrolment of 1450 students. The school is nationally recognized for educational excellence, providing a distinctive curriculum to meet the needs of a talented student population. The curriculum includes honours and college-level courses with diverse and challenging elective offerings to enhance the required course of study. The school offers a rich variety of programmes that encourage students to pursue specific interests, as well as extracurricular opportunities in athletics, the arts and community service. ˙ Staples High School˙ ˙ Staples High School is a public high school located in the town of Westport, Connecticut, USA. Established in 1884, the school is named after its founder, Horace Staples, and has been named the ‘Number One High School in the State’ by the Connecticut Magazine in 2008. The school newspaper, for one, has won the Columbia Scholastic Press Association gold medal every year since 2000. The school also provides holistic programmes such as job shadowing, and learning support centers to enhance and promote learning.

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