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AK TTA KEE TTH H EE L L E E A A DD ,, P O R E AD D TTH H E E B B U U Z Z Z Z S I NG A Y SSPPURR EEA WO RLD WA T E R D A SHO T OUT YOUR IDEAS FOR: R M ES SA G ES TO THE COMMUNITY SPREADIN G WA TE 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 g 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. 2 3
CELEBRAT E S I N GA P O R E R R A T I O N I N G D W A T E R D AY WA T E WORL ER C I S E EX 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. ley Students from River Val a High School organises at 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. 4 5
W AT E R E D U C A T IO N R N I N G J J O O U U R R N N E E Y Y @ NEWATER VISITOR CENTRE ARNING LLEEA A B A RRRRAAGG E E @ Gain insights into our newly designed water education programmes offering students a multi-sensory @@M MA R I ARINA N B A 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 6 7
ROV I N G E X HI B I TI O N S AN D M E DI A R ES O U R C ES GEO G EOGGRRA ICA HIC APPH ALL IN ESTI INVVES GA TIG TIO ATI ON N Organising a Water-related event? Your school may request for exhibits to further the students’ FI ELD FIEL UD STU D ST IESS DIE learning on water. All requests are subjected to availability. Delivery is included. 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 8 9
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 10
OU RREESSO URRCCEE Q U RREEQUESE STT F FOORRMM 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. 11
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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