MONUMENTS ALIVE!

2015 EDUCATORS’ BROCHURE

PRESERVATION OF SITESAND MONUMENTS

Commemorate Singapore’s 50th birthday with a 30-minute presentation by the Preservation of Sites and Monuments (PSM) Education Team. Learn how our National Monuments and Historic Sites are witnesses to Singapore’s march to independence.

SCHOOL HALLS | FEB, JUL, AUG 2015 | 30 MINS | $200 | P4-6 & S1-4

Monuments to Our HistoryAssembly Presentation

Find out what makes the Singapore Botanic Gardens significant enough to be nominated as Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage site! This travelling exhibition shares how the Gardens has changed the world through its contribution to the rubber crop’s spread in Southeast Asia and the pioneers who made this possible. Book today to avoid disappointment!

SCHOOLS (75 SQM REQUIRED) | JAN - JUN 2015 | 2 WEEKS | $500 | P4-6, S1-4 & J1&2

More than a GardenTravelling Exhibition

Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall Heritage Gallery

Building and Gallery Tour

Visit the new Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall (VTVCH) Heritage Gallery which will be launched in January 2015. Learn about the historic events that took place at Singapore’s beloved performing arts venue. Free admission to the Gallery – or complement your visit with a special tour of both the gallery and the building!

VTVCH| ALL YEAR | 90 MINS | $60 FOR 20 STUDENTS + 2 TEACHERS |P4-6, S1-4 & J1&2

Be enthralled as a professional storyteller brings to life a time-travelling adventure around our National Monuments, based on PSM’s first children’s book. Will Toby and Tammy solve the mystery of the spinning clock tower, fight off fiery flames and escape in time? Bring this session to your school, or, during post-exam periods, attend one of these sessions at a Monument, and go on an outdoor trail to see the buildings!

SCHOOLS / MONUMENTS | ALL YEAR | 30 MINS | $600 (INCLUDING 20 COPIES OF BOOK) | P1-3

The Fearless Twins and the Magical Kaleido: A Narrow Escape

Storytelling Session

Monumental Walking ToursGo on one of our 30+ walking tours that explore Singapore’s history and diversity through some of its 167 National Monuments and Historic Sites! Step back in time as you hear fascinating stories about Singapore’s pioneers and communities, and behold the intricacies of our Monuments’ architecture.

OUTDOORS | ALL YEAR | 90 MINS | $60 FOR 20 STUDENTS + 2 TEACHERS | P4-6, S1-4 & J1&2

Our Monumental Walking Tours include:• Mixed Blessings (Telok Ayer Street)• Dust to Dazzle (Civic District)• The Spirit of Saving Lives (Singapore General Hospital)Share your learning objectives for a unique tour experience!

FOR MORE INFORMATIONEMAIL: nhb_nationalmonuments@nhb.gov.sg

PHONE: 6332 4785 (Min Li), 6332 8518 (Sarah)WEBSITE: www.nhb.gov.sg/psm

Experience the city like never before! Relive some of Singapore’s most historic moments at our National Monuments! Catch a day in the life of a famous personality or go behind the scenes at some of our most important landmarks. These dramatic tours will spark your students’ imagination and transport them through time!

NEAR THE SINGAPORE RIVER | APR, MAY, OCT, NOV 2015 | 30 MINS | FEES TBC | P4-6, S1-4 & J1&2

City Experience Tours

JANUARY

• Monumental Walking Tours

• More than a Garden

FEBRUARYTotal Defence Day• Monuments to Our

History• Special Tour: Total

Defence Tours• More than a Garden

MARCH

• Monumental Walking Tours

• More than a Garden

APRILInternational Day for Monuments and Sites• City Experience Tours• Monumental

Walking Tours• More than a Garden

MAYPost-Exam Activities• City Experience Tours• The Fearless Twins and

the Magical Kaleido at a Monument

• More than a Garden

JUNESchool Holidays

JULYRacial Harmony Day• Monuments to Our

History• Special Tour:

Ramadan Tours

AUGUSTNational Day• Monuments to Our

History• Monumental

Walking Tours

SEPTEMBER

• Monumental Walking Tours

OCTOBERPost-Exam Activities• City Experience Tours • The Fearless Twins and

the Magical Kaleido at a Monument

NOVEMBERPost-Exam Activities• City Experience Tours • The Fearless Twins and

the Magical Kaleido at a Monument

DECEMBERSchool Holidays

HAVE A MONUMENTAL YEAR WITH PSM!

Note: This list of activities is not exhaustive. Please contact us if you have special requests!