Objectives

1. To enable Riversidians to be more culturally savvy – greater

awareness of your Singaporean identity, as well as the different
cultures of the world.

2. To practice the RSp2Irit of Passion, Professionalism, Responsibility,

Integrity and Team spirit among Riversidians in an overseas setting.

3. To develop and display critical social-emotional skills such as self-

awareness, self-management, social awareness and interaction,
relationship skills and responsible decision-making.

“Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that

goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” - Miriam Beard

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Flight Details
• You will report to Changi Airport Terminal 3 at
6.30pm on 10 June (Thursday)
• SQ285 departing at Singapore time : 10 June at
9.10 pm
• Arrival in Auckland at New Zealand time:10.50
am (Auckland, New Zealand is 4 hours ahead
of Singapore)
• SQ286 Return flight on Thursday, 17 June
depart at 12.10 pm from Auckland Airport.
• Arrival at Singapore time on Thursday, 17 June
at 7.00 pm
• Flight time – approximate 11 hours
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 Group Information
School-Exchange Leaders
1. Mr Cheong Tuck Wai (HOD/IT, Teacher-in-charge)
2. Mdm Leow Geok Kuan (HOD/MTL, Teacher-in-charge)
3. Ms Tang Wai Yin (Senior Teacher, Teacher-in-charge)

4. Group Leaders : Jonathan Ryan / Phoebe Tan

5. Assistant Group Leaders : Sparsh Mehandru / Preethee
6. First-Aiders Deborah Sentosa

*Group leaders are expected to do roll-call; ensure that no students

are left behind; enforce punctuality; maintain general discipline
and orderliness of students at public places
*Assistant Group Leaders are expected to assist teachers in-charge
of purchase, collection and distribution of tickets and food etc

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 Departure Preparation
• Required items in hand-carry:
• 1 THICK Winter Jacket
• 1 Riverside Wind Breaker (for school programme and to be worn over
winter jacket)
• One THICK woollen scarf and cap
• One pair of gloves
• One pair of spare socks
• Lip gloss / throat candy / lozenges
• *Toiletries (in 8 cm by 8 cm ziplog bag. Liquids not to exceed 100ml)
• *Please pack your empty water bottle into your check-in luggage
• Light snack will be provided on plane
• Tidbits and instant noodles are to be kept in plastic bags and packed
into check-in luggage. You MUST declare upon arrival and be
prepared that they will be thrown away
• Muslim students, please prepare your own set of utensils if necessary

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 Emergency Contacts
Emergency Numbers
1. Emergency number to call to reach Teachers i/c: 90064173
2. Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (24-Hour Helpline):
if call from S’pore: 63798800 ; if call from Auckland: +65 63798800
3. Singapore High Commission (Wellington):
if call from S’pore : + 64 (4) 470 0850 (Office hour; 0900-1700)
if call from New Zealand: 04 470 0850 (Area code + phone number)
4. Riverside Secondary School: 62699631 (call from S’pore)

During Emergency:
• If minor ailment (you may self-medicate using ONLY MEDICINE that you brought from home)
• If you feel unwell even after resting, CALL the emergency number immediately to reach your teachers
• DO NOT consume any medication offered by your buddy or bought in pharmacies
• If unable to contact teachers, request to be sent to the nearest clinic or hospital and continue to contact your
teachers

During sightseeing:
• If injured or unwell, inform your group leader / first-aider/teacher immediately
• If lost, look for the information counter or landmark as given by teacher and wait there
• Do not walk alone at all times. Stay close to the group and inform your teacher & group leader if you need to visit
the toilet. Be alert always
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 General Rules
1. Follow the instructions and participate in all activities stipulated for
students. Do not pursue your own itinerary
2. Do not purchase items banned in Singapore eg: chewing gum or
pornographic materials
3. Monitor your expenses wisely and do not borrow from your home-stay
buddy or school-mates
4. Be friendly, courteous at all times but wary of strangers. Do not follow
strangers and leave your group without permission
5. Check that it is appropriate to take photographs
6. Keep your rooms neat and tidy at all times
7. Do not swap rooms or bunk with other students without informing your
teachers
8. Before using any facilities or amenities, check with the hostel personnel
if it is chargeable
9. Do not leave your home-stay residence or the student hostel on your
own and without informing anyone
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 Winter Climate
• Auckland is generally cold during winter (June to
August) at the temperatures ranging between
9 - 14 C

• As the weather is very dry, you are advised to bring

your lip gloss/hand moisturizer and apply when
necessary

• Pack warm winter garments and layer your

clothings

• Have your winter jacket, sweater with you at all

times

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Geography
New Zealand is an island
country in the south-western
Pacific Ocean comprising two
main landmasses (the North
Island and the South Island),
and numerous smaller islands

Auckland is New Zealand’s

biggest city and is located in
the North Island. It is the most
populous urban area in the
country with over 1.3 million
residents

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The differences…
New Zealand Singapore

Land area 268680 km² 700 km²

Population 4.3 million 4.48 million

Capital Wellington Singapore

Language English & Maori Malay, English,

Chinese, Tamil
Currency New Zealand Dollar Singapore Dollar (S$)
(NZ$)
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New Zealand Dollar
• You are advised to exchange money into NZ($) before
arrival in Auckland, as it is difficult to secure time
to exchange money in Auckland throughout the programme

10 Cent Coin

50 Cent Coin
20 Cent Coin

$1 Coin $2 Coin
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 Electrical Outlet
• Do note that the electrical outlet in New Zealand is
different from Singapore

• The outlet uses 3 pins more commonly and some 2

pins

• Electricity is supplied at a minimum voltage of 230 -

240V

• New Zealand switches work in the opposite way from

Singapore

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 Websites of Our Partnership Schools

Waikowhai Intermediate School

http://www.waikowhai.school.nz/

Auckland Normal Intermediate (ANI)

http://www.ak-normal.school.nz/

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• Gift Giving Etiquette
– If invited to a New Zealander’s house, bring a small gift such as
souvenir or a book about your home country to the hosts
– Gifts should not be nicely wrapped up
– Please also present the host family with a copy of the school’s
newsletter, marketing brochure and a “Thank You” card
– Ask the hosts if Gifts received can be opened on the spot.
Otherwise, keep it without opening

• Dining Etiquette
– Wait to be told where to sit
– Meals are often served family-style
– Keep your elbows off the table and your hands above the
table when eating
– Offer to clear/wash the dishes/clean up for the host family

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 Additional items you need to
prepare: Items in Trip
Programme Folder
• Performance item
1. Emergency Contact List
• Personal souvenirs (cost
S$20-S$25) for home stay 2. Briefing slides
family (Compulsory) 3. School Exchange
Itinerary
(Abt 3-5 pcs, cost S$2-S$3 4. Student Pack List
ea) for NZ Students during 5. Travel Insurance
School Immersion
Programme 6. Traveller’s Diary (to be
completed during trip
and submitted)
• New Zealand Dollar (not
exceeding S$300)

• Singapore cash not

exceeding $100
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