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PROGRAMMES & RESOURCES - FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS - PUB
PROGRAMMES
& RESOURCES
FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
PROGRAMMES & RESOURCES - FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS - PUB
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     IN N IN G O PP O RT U N IT IE S WITH PARTNERS                                                                                                                 World Water Day is held annually on 22 March,
& TW                                                                                                                                                               a day designated by the United Nations to
                                 By working
    It takes two hands to clap.                                                                                                                                    celebrate the importance of water sustainability.
                                   much more. If
    together, we can achieve so
                                   are, please email                                                                                                               In Singapore, World Water Day is a nation-
    you have brilliant ideas to sh                                                                                                                                 wide celebration by the community, for the
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    noorliana_sadli@pub.gov.s                                                                                                                                      community to celebrate the importance of water
                                                                                                                                                                   in the month of March. Every drop counts,
                                                                                                                                                                   every contribution matters, no matter how big or
                                                                                                                                                                   small!

                                                                                                                                                                   For more information, visit
                                                                                                                                                                   https://www.pub.gov.sg/getinvolved/
                                                                                                                                                                   singaporeworldwaterday

                                                                                                 ORGANISING YOUR OWN
                                              Development of Jalan Kayu Heritage
                                                                                                 WORLD WATER DAY EVENT
                                              Trail by Pei Hwa Secondary school
                                              for the community.
                                                                                                 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
                                                                                                 Some ideas to organise a successful water-centric event       in March                          Facebook, Twitter and
                                                                                                                                                             • Decide on a theme for your        Instagram
                                                                                                 are as follows:
                                                                                                                                                               event. You may link it to
                                                                                                                                                               Singapore World Water Day’s GETTING SUPPORT
                                                                                                                                                               theme
                                                                                                                                                             • Draft fun activities and        • We can help to twin schools
                                                                                                                                                               explore how water topics can      with other community partners
                                                                                                                                                               be weaved into lesson plans     • Schools may request support
                                                                                                                                                               and assembly talks                from us

                                                           Bukit View Secondary School
                                                           organises the Water Conservation
                                                           Animation Competition with support
                                                           of Anglican High School and Pei Hwa
                                                           Secondary School.
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CELEBRAT E S I N GA P O R E
                                                                       R  R A T I O N I N G
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                                                               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 and let your
                                                               students experience a day of “water shortage” to better appreciate our precious water
                                                               resources.

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                      Students from River Val
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                      High School organises
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                      bottle cap mural activity
                      Jurong  Lak e.

                                                                                                Peirce Secondary School’s students were
                                                                                                engaged in a two and a half hours water
                                                                                                rationing exercise to learn the importance of
                                                                                                water conservation.

              CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School
              students learn about Singapore’s
              Water Story through water
              exhibitions within their campus.

                           Bukit View Secondary School
                           students using recycled water
                           bottles to create water droplets.
                                                                                          Students from Woodgrove Secondary
                                                                                          School experienced four hours of water
                                                                                          shortage.

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Gain insights into our newly designed water education programmes offering students a multi-sensory     @@M MA  R  I
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experience to learn and analyse real-life water issues.
                                                                                                       Built across the mouth of the Marina Channel, the Marina
                                                                                                       Barrage is Singapore’s 15th reservoir, the first in the heart
RAIN GARDEN WORKSHOP                          Come join us to make a mini rain garden and understand   of the city. Students will be edu-tained through the guided
                                              how it alleviates stormwater runoff and improve water    tour at Sustainable Singapore Gallery. Your school can
                                              quality.                                                 also organise a picnic here!
                                              Learning Outcomes:                                       Learning Outcomes:
                                              • Learn the importance of water conservation through     • Appreciate the 3-in-1 benefits of the Barrage – for water
                                                 interactive games and exhibits                           supply,
                                              • Introduction to the 3 stage process of producing           flood control and as a lifestyle attraction
                                                 NEWater                                               • Learn about the water technology at Marina Barrage
                                              • Understand the basics of natural filtration
                                                                                                       Availability: All year (excluding Tuesdays)
                                              Availability: Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 12 pm
                                                                                                       For bookings, visit https://www.pub.gov.sg/
                                              For bookings, visit                                      marinabarrage/ssg
                                              https://www.pub.gov.sg/getinvolved/schools/

                                                                                                       Members of the public who join Friends of Marina
YOUTH WATER AMBASSADOR                        A highly interactive programme where youth student       Barrage can get discount at participating outlets and
PROGRAMME                                     leaders come together to discuss water issues and        be kept updated on the wide array of events held at
                                              become empowered to contribute towards water             the Barrage.
                                              sustainability.

                                              Learning Outcomes:
                                              • Connect youths to water issues
                                              • Understand Singapore’s water story and
                                                 to be aware of challenges threatening our
                                                 water sustainability
                                              • Foster a sense of national identity
                                              • Develop leadership skills and stewardship of our
                                                 waters

                                              Availability:
                                              Morning session: 10 am – 12 pm
                                              Afternoon session: 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm

                                              For bookings, visit
                                              https://www.pub.gov.sg/getinvolved/schools/
                                              programmes

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                                     N                                                                    Organising a Water-related event? Your school may request for exhibits to further the students’

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                                                                                                                                                                                 WATER CONSERVATION
                                                                                                                                                                                 (A1 PANELS)
PUB partners with the Ministry of Education to welcome teachers and students to our reservoirs                                                                                    The Water Conservation A1 panels educate
and waterways to conduct field investigation. Students will have the opportunity to practise                                                                                      students on a variety of topics, ranging
                                                                                                                                                                                  from general tips on how to conserve water,
some basic research skills in this unique learning journey. This is a self-guided tour by teachers.                                                                               introduction to Singapore’s Water Story,
Student booklet and/or trainer’s guide are available to facilitate the trail.                                                                                                     community initiatives by various Friends of
                                                                                                                                                                                  Water and biodiversity at various water sites.

                                           This programme is relevant for lower secondary students
                                           taking Science (Biology), Geography and Character and
                                           Citizenship Education (CCE) subjects. At each of the trails,
                                           students and teachers will discover more about the following                                                      REQUEST FOR
                                           themes:                                                                                                           NEWATER BOTTLES
                                                                                                                                                             NEWater Bottles (Self-collection is required)
                                           •   Water Sustainability and the Four National Taps                                                               Please place your order at least one month in advance.
                                           •   Concept of ABC Waters and Design Features
                                           •   Heritage                                                                                                      To place a request, visit:
                                                                                                                                                             https://app.pub.gov.sg/newaterbottles/pages/Register.aspx
                                           •   Biodiversity and Conservation
                                           •   Human Impact and Stewardship of Our Waters
                                           •   Water Quality
                                           •   The Water Cycle and Journey of Water

                                           Availability: All year

                                           For bookings, visit
                                           https://app.pub.gov.sg/geographicalstudies/pages/                                                                                     EDUCATIONAL
                                           geographicalinvestigation.aspx
                                                                                                                                                                                 VIDEOS
                                                                                                                                                                                 ON WATER TOPICS
                                                                                                                                                                                  Educate the students on the
                                                                                                                                                                                  Singapore Water Story and simple
                                                                                                                                                                                  steps to conserve our water
                                                                                                                                                                                  resources through animated
                                                                                                                                                                                  infographic videos.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Download the videos at:
                                                                                                                                                                                  https://goo.gl/7uvSuh

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ACTIVE, BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN
WATERS LEARNING TRAIL
@ SUNGEI ULU PANDAN

     Designed by the students of Ngee Ann Polytechnic that undergoes the module of ABC Waters
     Management under The School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology, this trail will be entirely
     student-led and organised by Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Students will get to discover the interesting
     design features situated at Sungei Ulu Pandan, where they can also enjoy the lush greenery
     coupled with the wonderful sightings or diverse flora and fauna in and around the river. Tapping on
     experiential learning, students will continue to have a hands-on experience on the collection and
     testing of water samples at Van Kleef Centre.

     Availability: End January, End June to Mid July and Early November 2019
     Duration: 3 hours
     Group Size: 25 to 40 pax

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All resources are subjected to availability and are for self-collection.

 SCHOOL NAME

 ADDRESS

 NAME

 EMAIL                                                                                CONTACT NO.

 NUMBER OF                                                                            SCHOOL
 STUDENTS                                                                             POPULATION SIZE
 PARTICIPATING
 RESOURCES                o Soft copy of Student Booklet/Trainers’ Guide
 REQUIRED                 o Water Conservation A1 Panels

Participate in our programme(s):
          o Singapore World Water Day
          o Water Education @ NEWater Visitor Centre
          o Geographical Investigation Field Studies
          o Learning Journey @ Marina Barrage
          o ABC Waters Learning Trail @ Sungei Ulu Pandan
Please submit the completed form to: Noorliana Sadli / E: noorliana_sadli@pub.gov.sg / T: 6731 3252

By completing this form, you have granted your consent to PUB, the national water agency to keep you informed on future updates about our events
and programme updates.

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PUB, SINGAPORE’S NATIONAL WATER AGENCY
PUB is the national water agency that manages Singapore’s water
supply, water catchment and sewerage in an integrated way. PUB
won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named
Water Agency of the Year at the Global Water Awards 2006.

ABOUT PUB'S FRIENDS OF WATER INITIATIVE :
Friends of Water aims to recognise, inspire and encourage community stew-
ardship of the nation’s water resources. If you care for water and take positive
actions for the water cause, you can be recognised as a Friend of Water. Any
individual or organisation can be a Friend of Water by taking part in PUB’s
events and programmes, adopting a water space of starting your own water
activity to educate others.

PUB’S MASCOT - WATER WALLY
To encourage the public to take ownership of the precious
water resource and use water wisely, Water Wally was
created in 2005 to bring life to PUB’s messages in a fun and
interactive way.
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