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Programmes & Resources PROGRAMMES & RESOURCES FOR TERTIARY SCHOOLS INSTITUTES OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, POLYTECHNICS, JUNIOR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TAKETAKE THETHE LEADLEAD,, SPREADSPREAD THETHE BUZZBUZZ SHOUT OUT YOUR IDEAS FOR: SPREADING WATER MESSAGES TO THE COMMUNITY & TWINNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH PARTNERS It takes two hands to clap. By working together, we can achieve so much more. If you have brilliant ideas to share, please email to [email protected] Students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic initiated a ‘Let Aaron Shower’ campaign as part of their final year project to raise awareness about water conservation through various social media platforms. Together with other partners, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts co-created a story book for preschoolers. 2 SINGAPORESINGAPORE WORLD WATER DAY WORLD WATERWorld Water Day is held annuallyDAY on 22 March, a day designated by the United Nations to celebrate the importance of water sustainability. In Singapore, World Water Day is a nation- wide celebration by the community, for the community to celebrate the importance of water in the month of March. Every drop counts, every contribution matters, no matter how big or small! Celebrate Singapore World Water Day and show your support for the water cause! For more information, visit www.singaporeworldwaterday.com ORGANISING YOUR OWN WORLD WATER DAY EVENT Allocating a day or a week to commemorate Singapore GETTING STARTED SPREAD THE BUZZ World Water Day is a great way to get your school’s staff and students started in becoming more water conscious. • Set a date for your water event • Share your event on Fun little steps can lead to greater achievements for the in March Facebook, Twitter and water cause. • Decide on a theme for your Instagram with event. You may link it to #SGWorldWaterDay Singapore World Water Day’s theme GETTING SUPPORT • Draft fun activities and explore how water topics can • We can help to twin schools be weaved into lesson plans with other community partners and assembly talks • Schools can obtain materials by filling in the Resource Request Form in this kit 3 CELEBRATECELEBRATE SINGAPORESINGAPORE WORLDWORLD WATERWATER DAYDAY Students from Earthlink NTU organised the Water for Life event at Jurong Lake, bringing partners together for the water cause. ITE College students organised week-long Singapore World Water Day events, featuring doodling for water and making arts from NEWater bottles. Students from Jurong Junior College shared with the community about their project ‘Saving Water, Saving Energy’ at Walk-Jog- Conserve @ Jurong Lake event. 4 WATERWATER RATIONINGRATIONING EXERCISEEXERCISE The last water rationing in Singapore was held in 1964. However, we should not take our water supply for granted. Conduct a meaningful water rationing exercise in conjunction with Singapore World Water Day 2017! Let your students experience a day of “water shortage” to better appreciate our precious water resources. Schools conducted water rationing exercise as part of their Singapore World Water Day celebrations. 5 WATER EDUCATION @ NEWATER VISITOR CENTRE Students will have a multi-sensory learning experience about NEWater production through our informative guided tour and interactive exhibits. For booking of guided tour, visit https://app.pub.gov. sg/newatertour/Pages/default.aspx RAINGARDEN WORKSHOP Come join us to make a mini raingarden and understand how it functions to improve the water quality and beautify our surroundings. Learning Outcomes: • Understand rain garden as a sustainable ABC Waters design feature • Learn about the basis of natural filtration • Gain hands-on experience in making a mini rain garden Availability: Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 12pm For more information or booking, email to [email protected] YOUTH WATER AMBASSADOR A highly interactive programme where student leaders come together to collaborate and explore the possibilities to act and contribute towards PROGRAMME water sustainability. Learning Outcomes: • Foster a sense of national identity and understand the importance of water • Challenge participants to solve real-world water issues and brainstorm for solutions to ensure a sustainable supply of water for the future of Singapore • Develop leadership and effective communication skills to influence their peers and the community to take action for water • Be inspired to be a water steward through sharing of experiences and ideas with like-minded youths Availability: Morning session: 10 am – 12 pm Afternoon session: 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm For more information or booking, email to [email protected] 6 ACTIVE,ACTIVE, BEAUTIFUL,BEAUTIFUL, CLEANCLEAN WATERSWATERS LEARNINGLEARNING TRAILTRAIL PUB’s Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters (ABC Waters) Learning Trails is a series of place-based trails which encourage students to explore, discover and learn about the ABC Waters sites. Under the ABC Waters Programme, our network of drains, canals and reservoirs are being transformed into beautiful and vibrant waterscapes for recreation and community bonding. The programme brings people closer to our waters and encourages everyone to keep our water catchments clean. BE RESPONSIBLE GUARDIAN OF WATER Calling out to all student leaders and teachers to sign up for the free ABC Waters Training Workshops, learn how to conduct these trails for the students and community at your preferred water site. Students can also opt to create and design learning trails at our ABC sites and/or other waterway for the community. Trail booklets and water testing kits will be provided by PUB. Learning Outcomes: • Learn about the Singapore Water Story through experiential learning at our reservoirs and waterways • Understand how human actions can affect the quality of water and the biodiversity within and around the water bodies • Develop sense of ownership for water and the environment Your school can also choose to adopt our ABC Waters sites for outdoor learning with the students. Refer to page 11 for more details. 7 LEARNINGLEARNING JOURNEYJOURNEY @@ MARINAMARINA BARRAGEBARRAGE Built across the mouth of the Marina Channel, the Marina Barrage creates Singapore’s 15th reservoir, the first in the heart of the city. Students will be edu-tained through the guided tour at Sustainable Singapore Gallery. Your school can also organise a picnic here! Learning Outcomes: • Appreciate the 3-in-1 benefits of the Barrage – for water supply, flood control, and as a lifestyle attraction • Gather information on water technology at Marina Barrage Availability: All year (excluding Tuesdays) For Learning Journey bookings, visit https://app.pub.gov.sg/marinabarragetour/Pages/default.aspx Members of the public who join Friends of Marina Barrage can get discount at participating outlets and be kept updated on the wide array of events held at the Barrage. For more information, email to [email protected] or visit www.pub.gov.sg/marinabarrage 8 ROVINGROVING EXHIBITIONSEXHIBITIONS ANDAND MEDIAMEDIA RESOURCESRESOURCES Organising a Water-related event? Your school may request for exhibits to further the students’ learning on water. All requests are subjected to availability. Delivery is done by PUB WATER CONSERVATION (A1 PANELS) The Water Conservation A1 panels educate students on a variety of topics, ranging from general advices on how to conserve water, to specific subjects such as Singapore Water Story, community initiatives by various Friends of Water and Biodiversity at various water sites such as Kallang River @ Bishan park. WATER CONSERVATION (STANDEE FRAMES) The Standee Frames is an eye-catching set of 3 standees that support our wide range of Water Conservation A1 panels. The content of the Frames is flexible and can be changed by slotting in different A1 panels set with a variety of water-related topics. REQUEST FOR NEWATER BOTTLES NEWater bottles (Self-collection is required) Please place your order at least one month in advance. To place an order, visit: app.pub.gov.sg/newaterbottles/pages/ FRIENDS OF WATER EDUCATIONAL TV PANEL VIDEOS Share water messages and ON WATER TOPICS learn about Singapore’s 4 Educate the students on the national taps with Friends of Singapore Water Story and Water characters on our 32-inch simple steps to conserve screen TV. our water resources through animated infographic videos. Download the videos at: https://goo.gl/7uvSuh 9 BEBE AA FRIENDFRIEND OFOF WATER!WATER! Friends of Water inspires the community to care for our water resources. You can play a part in caring for our water resources by championing self-initiated events at adopted waterways or participating in our programmes. ADOPT A WATERWAY Schools are invited to adopt water sites and use it as an educational space and outdoor classroom for their students annually. Let us know if you are interested to adopt any Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters (ABC Waters) sites listed below: • Alexandra Canal • Lower Seletar Reservoir • Bedok Reservoir • MacRitchie Reservoir • Geylang River • Marina Reservoir • Jurong Lake • Pandan Reservoir • Kallang River @ Bishan–Ang Mo Kio Park • Sengkang Floating Wetland • Kallang River (Bishan-Braddell) • Sungei Kallang - River Vista • Kallang River (Potong Pasir) • Sungei Ulu Pandan • Kranji Reservoir • Yishun Pond • Lorong Halus Wetland For more ABC Waters sites, please visit https://www.pub.gov.sg/abcwaters PARTICIPATE IN OUR PROGRAMMES Schools are invited to particiapte in our programme(s) annually. Available programmes are listed below: • Singapore World Water Day • Water Education @ NEWater Visitor Centre • ABC Waters Learning Trail • Learning Journey @
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