SECS@LAOS II
It's here again.
11 June to 24 June 2008
Look out for recruitment !!
Airasia flies from Direct from KL to Vientiane
How to go:
SIN - BKK via Tiger or Airasia (2 hrs)
BKK - Udon Thani via Nok Air or Airasia (1hr)
Udon Thani - Vientiane via car (1.5 hrs)
SIN - JB via car (0.5 hr)
JB - KL via airasia (1hr)
KL - Vientiane via Airasia (2 hrs)
Important Follow Up
Please note that the Project is not over yet.
There are few more things to follow up before we give you the testimonals and recommendations for awards.
The post-trip activities are like your final exam. If we dont see good results, then it will affect our recommendations for awards (some may not be recommended), testimonial (not all will get). All your contributions will be noted (Before, during and after trip)
Certificates (School + Vientiane) will be awarded only to those deserving students.
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Please get yourself organised for the following:
1) "Thank You" event for the teachers. Make use of the chalets.
2) Report (Individual)
Format:
type out, 800 words or more, 1.5 line spacing, font size 12, left right margin 1.5"
Content:
a) chronological of events and activties
b) your roles in respective events - WHAT have you contributed - in detail
c) How skills have you learnt - technical skills, softskills (interpersonal, organising etc), communit service, entreprenuership, etc
d) Areas have you done well in
e) Areas that you did not do well
f) What are the things that you should do in order to improve on (e)
g) what have you learnt from the 2 books
f) Recommendations - please give mature and sensible feedback
h) add photos and pictures
3) Presentation (Individual)
8 min presentation (with or wothout powerpoint)
Gathering
Date: 8 Oct - 10 Oct 2007
Time: Check in at 2 pm. Check out at 9 am.
Place: Bungalow D. Changi Aloha
Oganiser: Students (Get a committee to work on that. The permit is with me. Please get it from me on Monday. I will be in school form 9.00 am)
Thank you
a BIG thanks to everyone for making this trip a meaningful, worthwhile and enjoyable one
need to review what we have learnt and how to apply
we have booked the aloha chalet from 8 10 Oct 2007
someone get things organised?
the teachers will be waiting for your invitation and program
cheers
Meeting Agenda
Agenda for Meeting, Fri, 14 Sep 2007
1) Edusave Funds
2) Medical Checkup
3) Collection of Passports
4) Immgration Cards
5) Accomodation
6) Appointment of ICs
Plans under each area
7) Training Programs (Local)
Managing your Image
Entrepreneurship
8) Training Programs (Overseas)
Life Journey
Interviewing Skills
Dining Etiqutte
Team Performance
Types of Leadership
Marketing in Action
9) Phototaking
10) Packing
11) Dress code
12) AOB
Collection of Tshirts/Jackets + Photoshooting
Please collect your tshirts from TIC on Thu, 13 Sep from 3 pm.
There will be a group photoshooting session on Fri, 14 Sep. Don't miss it.
Our meeting starts at 2.30 pm
Those who have no exam, please meet the teachers at 10 am for sub-commitee briefing.
Application for Edusave
Please apply for edusave funds before 9 Sep 2007.
Here are the steps:
log in into student portal http://www.ite.edu.sg/ Please check with your Class Advisor if you can't log in or if you have forgotten your passwork.
click "e-student"
click "e-student administration system"
click "for student"
click "Financial Service"
choose "apply for edusave pupil withdrawal"
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR: Type in: QUEK,HUI NEE or CHOW,TUCK CHOY (Note: Use CAPITAL Letter. NO SPACE after COMMA)
Click on "Other Approved Acitvity" button
ENRICHMENT CODE: choose "OTHER"
ACTIVITY DATE: type in 09/27/2007
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Type in Social Entrepreneurship & Community Service
EDUSAVE CLAIM AMOUNT: If you have more than $340, key in $340.00. If you have less than $340, key in the maximum amount that you have.
Click "Save"
You will get a confirmation.
The Team
1) Seah Hao Feng Lionel
2) Muroch Gabriel
3) Mohd Faizal Bin Khazali
4) Muhd Farid Bib Mohd Haslam
5) Hia Wen Siang Nicholas
6) Lim Xin Ying
7) Huang Fude
8) Mohd Aidil Adil Bin Zulkifli
9) Wee Gui Zhen Jennifer
10) Jerie Seet Wei Jian
11) Lua Zun Haow Winson
12) Lim Eng Yen
13) Pan Anqi
14) Lisa Maruaret Babu
15) Karthigeyan
16) Nurashida Binte Mohd Razak
17) Iswandiarjo Bin Wismodiajo
18) Mohd Siaful Bin Sulaiman
19) Muhd Hazman Salleh
20) Zeng Hua Sheng Andrew
21) Lai Ping Wu
22) Chua Wen Xin
23) Nicholas Soon
24) Nur Muhammad Akhimullah
25) Low Yan Liang
26) Benjamin Loke Zhi Ming
27) Coming in - getting parent's consent
28) "
29) "
30) "
31) interviewing
32) "
33) "
Latest
1) Sales for 30 Aug 2007. start setting up at 9.30 am. close shop at 2.30 pm. See Mr Chow for key to TIC.
2) Meet the Parents' Session. Sat, 1 Sep 2007. 9.00 am to 10.00 am. Please sms Ms Quek by Thu's evening. Let her know if your parents are coming or not.
3) If you have things to donate, bring on Fri. Meeting will end late on Fri, 8pm. Remember to bring all your documents.
4) There will be no meeting next week and exam week. Ms Quek will let you know when is the next meeting.
Updates
Please note:
1) Sales on Wed, 29 Aug
Those who are free, come and help out
Those who are taking tests, study for your tests first. Then joon the rest
2) Sales will end at 4.00 pm on Wed, 29 Aug. Pack up after that and ALL to meet at T01-27 at 4.30 pm. We will decide if we want to continue on Thu
3) Meeting on Fri. Time has been changed to 12.30 pm. Muslim friends can join us after prayers. Dress code: School tshirt and jeans/bermudas.
We will pack all the leftover clothings in new cartons boxes and ship to laos.
4) Please submit all necessary document and pay all deposit on Fri. I am going to book your tickets.
Friday meeting: ALL MUST ATTEND.
Meeting
Date: 31 August 2007 (Fri)
Time: 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Place: B02-07
Agenda:
1) Collection of Passport
2) Collection of Deposits
3) Submit documents
4) Prepare travel materials
5) Order for t-shirts
6) Review of Sales
7) Anyother matters
Baggages on Sale
Lots of Bags and Baggages on sale at Vivo City Level 1 open space.
Price from $50. Last day 30 Aug (Thu)
If you are buying a hand carry baggage, check with the salesman if the size that you are buying can be hand-carried.
Change of Meeting Dates
The time for this friday's meeting has been changed to 2.30pm to 10.00pm.
Any other timings for Sub-Committees meeting will be decided by the Sub-Com ICs.
Venue remained unchanged at T01-27.
Please produce documentary proof if you are not be able to make it. Your presence is important for your selection.
Dress code: pants/jeans/bermudas with school t/shirt.
Bring your journal, Immigration Card, deposit and class fund.
DDMA
LATEST
Since we all feel that DDMA, we will need to spend more effort and time together.
We will hence be staying overnight on Fri, 24 August to make this mission possible.
Program:
24 Aug, 4.00 pm Meet at T01-27
Laos language course
Dinner (BBQ ??)
Meeting (see agenda)
25 Aug, 11.00 am End
Meeting
Dress code: school polo-tshirt / PE tshirt with bermudas/pants/jeans & shoes & overnight wear
Agenda:
Chairman for the meeting: Adrian Lai (please meet the teachers at 2.00 pm)
1) Documents (forms, passports, consent forms etc) - Aidil
2) Group Outing - Wei Jian
3) Fund Raising - Sale of Clothing - Joan
4) Nominations of ICs for respective areas
5) Collection of Funds - Saiful to collect
6) Any other matters
The SECS Team
Congratulations!! You have been shortlisted for the trip.
1) Seah Hao Feng Lionel
2) Muroch Gabriel
3) Mohd Faizal Bin Khazali
4) Muhd Farid Bib Mohd Haslam
5) Hia Wen Siang Nicholas
6) Lim Xin Ying
7) Huang Fude
8) Mohd Aidil Adil Bin Zulkifli
9) WeeGui Zhen Jennifer
10) Jerie Seet Wei Jian
11) Lua Zun Haow Winson
12) Lim Eng Yen
13) Pan Anqi
14) Lisa Maruaret Babu
15) Karthigeyan
16) Nurashida Binte Mohd Razak
17) Joan Teoh Theng Hwee
18) Iswandiarjo Bin Wismodiajo
19) Mohd Siaful Bin Sulaiman
20) Muhd Hazman Salleh
21) Law Choon Keong
22) Kiaw Leong Chow Danny
23) Loke Zhi Ming Benjamin
24) Zeng HuaSheng Andrew
25) Lai Ping Wu
26) Chua Wen Xin
27) Nicholas Soon
28) David Christopher
29) Nur Muhammad Akhimullah
30) Neo Yin Leng Udrena
31) Low Yan Liang
Note:
1) Meeting
Date/time/place: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 from 2.45 pm to 7.30 pm at T01-27
Dress code: school attire + all school rules adhered to (neat hair, etc)
2) Documents to bring
Photocopy of : Passport + student's NRIC + parent's/guardian's NRIC
3) Disqualification
Latercomers, those without proper school attire & those without complete set of documents will be automatically be disqualified.
Agenda for Meeting:
Introduction of members
Project Briefing
Collection of Deposits
Collection of Class Funds
Application for edusave funds
Keying in of Particulars
Collection of Documents
Selection of ICs
Fund raising:
- business plan
- selling in Sg and Laos
- publicity materials
Groupings and Tasks:
Accomodation
Exchange of Gifts
Presentation of Momentos
Publicity, banners etc
Uniform
Safety & First Aid
Logistics
Culture Exchange
Discipline
Gifts for Laos children
Contact List for Emergency
Personal kits
Personal Grooming
Journals
Transport and Flight
Food
Finance
Work for school
Program
Reached Laos
1.30 pm. Reached airport. Check in luggage. Guess the weight. 26kg !!! Didnt pay for access. Told the guy : Donated goods.
9.40 pm. After a long journey, reached Vientiane Airport finally. Immigration Officers pull me aside and ask me what did u bring. Asked me to open the luggage somemore. Told them that the things are for donations. Didnt appera friendly at all. Almost wanted to call my friend to save me. But go thru without hassle.
Payment
How much to pay?
If you have $340 or more in your edusave funds:
Apply for full edsuave funds of $340. Pay cash deposit of $200.
If you have less than $340 in your edusave funds:
Apply for maximum amount that your have in your edusave. Pay the balance in cash.
Plus cash desposit of $200.
If you have no more money in your edusave funds:
Pay $340 cash. No deposit needed.
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If you have being sponsored by ITE CE for overseas trip, your total payment is $660.
You can pay full amount of $660 using your edusave (if you still have money in your edusave fund). Depsoit $200 cash.
You you don't have enough funds, you can pay the balance in cash. No deposit required.
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If your total family income is less than $1500, fill in the opportunity fund form.
See Mr Goh for details.
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Everyone: $5 cash fund. Teachers pay $5 too. Pay by next meeting
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The rest of the payment: by 31 August. We cant book your tickets if no payment is made.
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All refunds will be made during the trip at Laos.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What's in for Students
•Learn about grooming and how to carry yourself well
•What is social entrepreneur
•Do you own business
•Selling skills
•Make presentation interesting
•Manage differences among people
•Planning and organization skills
•Qualities of leadership
•Act responsibly
•Access needs of peers
•And more….
What do we do there
Explore ways to raise funds and publicize donation drive
Work with Laos partners to carry out the plan
Carry out work at repair and maintenance work
Cultural exchange
Courtesy visit to Singapore Embassy
Interaction with Laos Youth and students
Objectives
To allow students to cultivate social entrepreneurship mindset
To allow students to develop leadership and planning skills
To learn and practice organizational skills
To give opportunities to students to practice out their technical skills
Meeting: Dates and Agenda
Date: 17 Aug
Time: 2.45 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: Technopreneurship Incubation Centre (TIC) (T01-27)
Introduction of members
Project Briefing
Groupings and Tasks:
Fund raising
Accomodation
Exchange of Gifts
Presentation of Momentos
Publicity
Uniform
Safety & First Aid
Logistics
Culture Exchange
Discipline
Gifts for Laos children
Contact List for Emergency
Personal kits
Personal Grooming
Journals
Transport and Flight
Food
Finance
Work for school
Program
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Date: 24 Aug
Time: 2.45 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: B02-07
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Date: 31 Aug
Time: 2.45 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: B02-07
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Date: 14 Sep
Time: 2.45 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: T01-27
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Date: 21 Sep
Time: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Venue: B02-07
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Date: 25 Sep
Time: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Venue: B02-07
Check your Passport Validity
You need a Passport for this trip.
New application cost $60.
Refer to http://app.ica.gov.sg/serv_citizen/travel_documents/app_passport.asp for more information.
Check your Edusave Funds
You can check your available balance of the Edusave funds through the Edusave Phone Enquiry system.
Call 62600777
No Smoking
Smoking is strictly not allowed duirng the entire program. Students who smoke shall not be allowed to take part in this trip.
No cigarettes shall be brought
Deposit shall be forfeited shall the student is caught smoking
Parents shall be informed of the offence
Student will be subject to disciplinary action
What to Bring
If you have more to add, please post in the comments.
Project Polo T-shirt
T-shirts
Shorts/Bermudas
Jeans
Windbreaker/pullover
Undergarment – disposal/non disposal
Socks
Sandal/slipper
Sports shoes/walking shoes
Shoes for football
Small bag or porch
Tooth paste *
Tooth brush *
Comb *
Sanitary pad – for Female
Soap/shampoo *
Mosquitoes repellent *
Sun-block *
Cash - for your own use (There is no ATM there)
Do not bring valuables, like jewellery, iPod
Thermometer (MUST)
Journal (MUST)
Pen/pencil/marker
Camera
Socket Adaptor
Hand phone charger
* you can buy these items at Laos, sold cheaper than in Singapore.
DOs and DON'Ts
DONT's
• Don’t Smoke • Don’t Fight • Don’t use obscene language or words that you are not suppose to say.• Don’t loiter around alone went you reach there.• Don’t wear any thing that is expensive there.• Don’t’ wear sexy or t-shirt that is lower than your shoulder for girls• Don’t take out your shirt during work. • Don’t wear expensive shoes or t-shirt.• Don’ play with your friend’s head. (Very Important)• Don’t speak to a stranger outside the work hours. • Don’t sleep late.• Don’t gamble at night (poker card etc.) • Don’t do things/acts that may endanger you or your friends • Don’t go out of the guess house after the given time.• Don’t go out with the locals (unless with teacher’s permission).• Girls must be accompanied by 2 male students when they break away from the group.• Do not share someone’s medicine • Don’t eat uncooked/half-cooked food, eg half-boiled eggs).• Don’t drink well water/tap water. Ask for boiled water/mineral water.• Don’t rub your eyes when working to prevent eye infection.• Don’t put down/complain about Lao’s culture/leaders/religion/government • Don’t behave in a noisy/rowdy manner• Be careful when using phrases like “street children” or “orphans”
DOs
• Bring your personal Medicine• Do cut your hair short (No colored hair)• Do be with your group at all times• Do bring your water bottle and towel along to work• Do have a buddy system • Do inform your leader first when you are going to the toilet etc.• For girls, please go in pairs when you are visiting the toilet.• Do greet the people there in the morning using their language• Do talk politely to anyone including your friends• Do wear sports shoes all the time when you are working.• Do wear a proper t-shirt ( No obscene words or pictures, no singlets )• Do wear proper Bermudas or long pants when working (no shorts).• Do take care of your own belongings.• Do wake up early.• Do take care of your health and safety at all times.• Do appreciate their culture and food.• Do maintain personal hygiene • Do inform the teachers if you are ill or injured.
Size of Baggage
Hand-carry baggage: 7 kg maximum
The maximum size of the bag, 56cm x 45cm x 25cm
All passengers are required to undergo security screening and have their hand-carry baggage x-rayed.
Passengers are prohibited from carrying any potentially dangerous items on their bodies, in their clothing or in their hand-carry baggage. Eg: pocket knives, scissors, and any liquid of more than 100ml.
If a passenger needs to carry such items for his or her trip, the items should be packed into the checked baggage.
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Check-in Baggage: 12 kg maximum
Size: any size
Medical Supplies
What to buy? Go to pharmacy (Guardian, NTUC Unity etc), tell them that you are travelling, ask them to recommend some medicine.
PERSONAL MEDICATION LIST
A) Thermometer (compulsory) (
B) Medications for the following problems/sicknesses/illnesses (optional):
(1) Headache
(2) Fever(
3) Giddy
(4) Allergy - Rashes, Swell
(5) Asthma
(6) Gastric pain
(7) Vomit
(8) Diarrhoea
(9) Stomach Indigestion
(10) Stomach Flu
(11) Flatulence (air in your stomach)
(12) Insect Bites
(13) Menstruation Cramp
(14) Muscle Cramp
(15) Blisters
(16) Cold Sores
(17) Motion Sickness
(18) Eyes Drop
(19) Sore throat
(20) Any other personal pills and medication
PLEASE BRING ALONG MEDICATION (Western, Chinese or any kinds of medication) THAT BEST SUITS YOU
Attention:This PERSONAL MEDICATION LIST in Section B serves purely as a guide to students. The need of Medication varies from person to person. ITE is not holding any responsibility in the event where unfavorable/undesirable outcome resulted from partaking/applying the above mentioned products.
Cost of Trip
The cost of the trip cost about $700.
For students who have not been subsidised for any overseas trips, ITE CE will pay half of this amount.
Each student will have to pay $350 in cash or edusave funds.
Students with family income of less than $1,500 may apply for Opportunity Fund. The fund will pay for 80% of the cash component of the $350.
Dress Code & Grooming
Depature:
Yellow Polo-T
Black/Dark Blue Pants/School Pants (Men)
School Skirts (Ladies)
Black Shoes/Sports Shoes
Working:
Yellow Polo-T
Jeans/Pants
Shoes
Official Visits:
Yellow Polo-T
Black/Dark Blue Pants/School Pants (Men)
School Skirts (Ladies)
Black Shoes/Sports Shoes
Other Occassions:
Casual
General
Neat and short hair (for guys)
Buned up hair (for ladies)
No dye hair
Shaved (for guys)
Iron your polo-shirt
No worned out jeans
Shoes must cover toes
No painted nails for girls
No sunglasses
All school rules applies
Things to Bring
1) donated goods
2) printer
3) printer catridges
4) video + accessories
5) camera + accessories
6) papers
7) photopapers
8) stationery
9) projector
10) flipchart paper
11) laminator
12) laminating sheets
13) insurance docu
14) cash
15) immgration cards
16) vanguard sheets
17) certificates
18) gifts exchange
19) plague
20)
Food
You can find a variety of food outlets: resturants, cafes, road side stalls, etc
You can get pastries, noodles, prata, bbq fish, coffee, fruit juice, you tiao, nasi goreng, and many more
To be safe, buy only food that are cooked on-the-spot.
Do not drink from water direct from the tap. Boil your water or drink from bottled mineral water.
There is no halal certified food outlets in Laos. However, there are some food outlets that serves 'no pork no lark' menus.
(Halal certification is unique in Singapore. Many countries do not have any association to provide such certification)
Accomodation
Place of Stay: LV Rivervine Guest House
Rooms B4: 3
Room B5:
Room B6:
Room B8:
Room B11:
Room B12:
Room B7: 2
Room B9:
Room B10:
Room A4: 2
Room A5: 2
Room VA: 2
Room VB: 2
Room VC: 2
Total 34
All rooms have aircon and hot water shower. But expect powertrips or breakdown. Towels are provided.
You are not allowed to change your rooms.
Cost of Living
Some prices of daily requirements:
Noodle 1.50 – 3.00
Prata 0.50 – 1.00
Orange Juice 1.00
Bread 0.50 – 1.00
Coffee 0.50 – 1.00
Buffet 7.00 – 15.00
BBQ fish 3.00 (whole)
Toothpaste 1.20 (small)
Shampoo 1.50 – 2.00
Mineral water 0.60 (small)
Tshirt 10.00
Laundry 3.00 for 8 pcs
Currencies
Currency used in Laos: Kip
Accepted currencies: Thai Baht and US$
Laos does not accept Singapore currency
Exchange Rates (estimated)
S$100 = 2,200 Baht
S$100 = US$65
US$1 = 9,000 Kip
Emergency Contact No
Please print the below information and give a copy to your parent
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SECS @ Vientaine, Laos
27 Sep to 4 Oct 2007
Contact:
During Office Hours
Ms Jacqueline Tham
Tel: 6544
After Office Hours at Laos
Mr Albertt Chua
Tel:
Flight Details
Singapore to Udon Thani
Date: 27 Sep 2007
Time depart: 6.45 am
Time arrive: 8.30 am (Laos time)
Place: Budget Terminal
Flight No: TG162
Udon Thani to Singapore
Date: 4 Oct 2007
Time depart: 9.00 am (Laos time)
Time arrive: 12.45 pm
Place: Budget Terminal
Flight No: TG163
Staff Names/Contacts
Albertt Chua 6544 9111
Choy Tuck Choy 6544 9000
Goh Choon Kiat 6544 9327
Quek Hui Nee 6544 9111
Trip Info
27 Sep 2007
4.30 am*- Meet at Changi Budget Terminal
4.45 am* - Check-in
6.45 am* - Plane takes off
8.30 am - Arrive at Udon Thani Airport (UTA)
9.15 am - Depart (UTA), head for Nong Kia
10.00 am - Arrive Nong Kia, clear immigration, cross Friendship Bridge
10.30 am - Arrive at Laos, head for Guest House
11.15 am - Arrive at Guest House
4 Oct 2007
5.00 am - Depart Guest House
5.45 am - Arrive Laos Immigration
6.45 am - Arrive UTA, Check in
9.00 am - Plane takes off
12.45 am* - Arrive Singapore
* Singapore time. The rest are in Laos time (1 hr faster than Singapore)
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