15 th – 19 th November 2015

About the OLJ A total of 14 girls and 3 teachers embarked a journey to China to learn more about the immense history of China. Our girls participated enthusiastically in a myriad of hands-on activities and sight-seeing tours of cultural and historical sights in two cities, Shanghai and Suzhou. We appreciated the hospitality and warmth extended to our girls by the the school leaders and the pupil buddies of Suzhou Industrial Park Kuatang Experimental Primary School, our twinning school. Our girls were engaged in interesting activities which were planned specially for them, enabling them to learnt about aspects of Chinese culture in a fun and meaningful way. It is heartening to see our girls making new friends and demonstrating virtues care to one another, independence and self-reliance in taking care of themselves and their peers throughout the journey.

The girls trying out Taohua Wood printing technique with the help of the buddies and teachers. Proudly presenting my printing!

Learning to play Pipa for the very first time. Listening attentively to the teacher for the techniques in Pipa playing.

My buddy sharing with me the virtues and some great people in ancient China..

Learning dance movements from our teacher.

Our Chinese painting class.

Our girls performing for the school leaders, teachers and pupils at the farewell session.

Bidding farewell and exchanging gifts with our new friends.

Thank you, Suzhou Kuatang Experimental Primary School for the wonderful memories and experience!

Faye Teo My overseas learning journey was exciting and at the same time, educational. On 15 November, we had to gather at the airport early in the morning. From there, we set off on our 5 ½ hours flight to Shanghai. During the five-day trip, we went to many places which included the silk factory, Tiger Hill, Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, The Humble Administrator’s Garden and many more. During the trip, I learnt a lot and made many new friends. Through the visit, I realised the importance of displaying the virtues of tolerance, friendliness and gratefulness to anyone I met. Lastly, I would like to thank Mdm Pek, Mdm Chau and Mrs Ng for taking care of us throughout the trip and making it a memorable one.

The P5 OLJ to Shanghai and Suzhou was an extremely memorable one. I learned tons of new information during the trip. I also had a chance to bond with my school mates and teachers. It was a brand new experience for me to travel overseas without my parents. I had practised the virtue of friendliness towards my peers and teachers. My buddy from Kuatang Primary School was very warm and I felt happy to have her helping me during my time there. I have also learnt to appreciate Singapore more, having the first-hand experience in China which is different from Singapore, especially the environmental aspects. I am grateful that our country is clean and green. However, I still enjoyed every minute of my time in China. I hope to have the opportunity to go on another trip like this in the future. Nicole Lee

During the trip, we visited the museums which provided us with educational information. My favourite museum was the Science and Technology Museum and I truly enjoyed the acrobatic show too. We went to Kuatang Primary School and participated in different types of arts activities which we do not have in our school. Through the trip, I have learnt many fun and interesting facts. I have grown closer to my friends and learnt to understand them. It was a truly memorable trip and I hope to have such an opportunity again. Hannah Chan