STOMP + MM Workshop [29/02/2008]

Our team members from mechanical engineering did engraving of the metal plates[shown above] to be attached to the doors at the houses we would be electrifying over at the Philippines.


a picture of our member learning from the Technical Officer

Medical Checkup [28/02/2008]

Had a medical checkup at Dover Clinic and Surgery Dispensary early these morning after an appointment was made last week with the clinic itself. This medical checkup is a requirement for any expedition team so as to prevent any person from the team from contracting any disease from the country and bringing it back upon return to Singapore. We had Typhoid jab and Tetanus jab as well as a brief body checkup like high blood pressure and body check.

Some pictures taken at the Medical Clinic:

Presentation Sharing [27/02/2008]

We had various presentation done by some of our team members today.

First in line to present was fencing, done none other by our team member Zhi Hua, our very own fencer who represents the National Team. He explained everything about fencing from the origin of fencing, to the rules, followed by how fencing is played and many more.

Second in line to present was Aaron. He presented Maths & Puzzle I to us for example the type of crossword puzzle to be done, use of toothpicks to solve puzzles and many others more.

Third in line was Jessica who taught us how to make Revolving Scenic Lamp,Wind Chime, Nian Nian You Yu using Ang Pao's.

Fourth to present was Joo Hong our very own medic who went through with us the various kinds of First Aid injuries, symptoms to watch out for, the kind of treatments to do when you encounter an injury.

Lastly.. It was Cheryl's turn to present on how to make Friendship Band. The type of knots to tie when making it i.e Forward Knot, Backward Knot.

After learning finished, we all headed for lunch together at around 1200 hrs.


Friendship Band

Angpao Lanterns Making

Fencing Clinic

Electrification Session [26/02/08]

Today we had food tasting, in preparation for the cultural night we would be participating over at Concepcion.


Cooking Session

Several of our team members toiled for the entire morning to bring us local favourites such as Rojak, Bah kut teh (Pork spare ribs soup) and Carrot cake.



Making Roti John

It would seem to be a success, as the rest of the team proceeded to demolish the food.


Eating session


Cleaning up the food

In the afternoon, about 6 members started practising on their magic tricks.



We also had basic electrification training by Chee Hoe (Advisor) and Mr Emilio. We were shown how to connect up the power to the electric sockets and lighting when we arrive at the phillipines. We were also briefed on electrical safety by Chee Hoe and Mr Emilio.


Mr Emilio Briefing on Electrical installation


Chee Hoe explaining the finer points

Visa Application [25/02/08]

Met up early in the morning at 0830 hrs at Orchard MRT Station before walking to the Philippines Embassy to apply for visa, as our team would be staying over at Concepcion, Iloilo, Philippines for more than 20 days. We reached the embassy at about 0900 hrs, filled in all the various documents needed and queued up for our turn to arrive. The paper work process was done pretty fast and we were we were out by about 1010 hrs considering the fact that there were at least 15 of us there!



We had lunch at one of the food court nearby before heading back to school. Upon reaching school, some headed to the MM workshop to do the engraving of metal plates while others headed back to the classroom to learn Rubik's Cube.




So thats the end of today's entry. Stay tuned for the next entry.

General Preparations [22/02/08]

Today some of us continued with our learning of the Rubik's Cube while others prepared for their presentation of what they were going to teach over at Concepcion, Iloilo, throughout the whole morning before heading for lunch together.



After lunch a presentation was done by the Sudoku Team consisting of Kang Xian and Jun Hong on what and how they are going to teach the Sudoku to the students over at Concepcion. The presentation was also a preparation for the Courtesy Call to the Directors this coming 4/3/2008.
Thats probably what we did the whole day. Stay tuned for our next post next week and in the meantime have a great weekend!!

Life Journey [21/02/08]

Mr Emilio talking sharing his wonderful Life Journey...

Today was the Life Journey sharing session. Every participant has to share his own life journey with everyone in the classroom for at least 7 minutes.

Each of us has an unique story of our own to share with.

After the sharing session, every partcipant understands one another more now!



Maggie's Turn...



Listening...

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve: A Mini Expedition

From 18th Feb 2008 to 20th Feb 2008, SPOCS 2008 went to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve for a 3 days, 2 nights mini expedition.

Activities include Mangrove Salvaging, Coastal Cleaning, Mangrove Replanting and Night Walk in the wetland reserve.

Trip Video:


















Briefing Session
















Our Guide: Krish
















Mangrove Salvaging
















Maggie & Jessica
















Coastal Cleaning
















Li Yi Replanting the propogule...
















The Propogule
















Water Snake...
















Spider~~~
















Grasshopper!!

Service & Learning Session [15/02/08]

Had Service & Learning conducted by Emilio, 1 of our expedition leader, early at 0930 hrs. Went through the Objectives of this trip, the Ground Rules and ..... All this are stated within our website to be up by the ?/2/2008.



Remember this phrase for all you people out there:

Offer your right hand without letting your left hand know...

What this phrase means is that its telling us to be humble in whatever you are doing.