written by : Foo Fang Ee
My Reflections
On the 15th of September 2011, MGSKL organized a school trip to Singapore which I was lucky enough to be part of. It was a four days three nights trip that was filled with fun and excitement. Not only did I find it educational but also inspiring. The schools that we visited were MGS Singapore and Kuo Chuan Presbyterian High School. I was amazed by MGS Singapore's building architecture and its history which shares some similarities with MGSKL The facilities in the school is more than one could ask for with a large Sports Complex, auditorium, music room and art room available to cater to the students' needs. One of the main attractions in the school was the biology lab where tissue culture was carried out by the students. The teacher was kind enough to tell us more about this project which is carried out by students for 2 years. I could see how innovative and creative the students were in carrying out this project.
At Kuo Chuan High School we were taken on a tour around the school by the students themselves. They were very enthusiastic when showing us around their school and told us many interesting things about their school. I could see that they appreciate and care for the environment as their school is filled with greenery. The rooftop garden was beautiful with the array of flora around. The best part was when they took us to the dance studio to play games. They taught us a few games which were new to us and some familiar ones. We even taught them some of the games we play. It was fun seeing them excited to learn our games as well.
The next place on the list was Marina Bay. We had to go up the tower where we could see the whole of Singapore. The view was breathtaking. There was also a pool for guests to relax. Imagine swimming in a place overlooking the whole of Singapore. The visit was short and sweet.
That night, we visited the famous Night Safari. We were taken on an animal lover adventure. I literally felt like I was transported all over the world as we explored the jungles of America, Africa and Southeast Asia. Never have I imagined I would be in such close proximity with some of the wildest creatures ever to grace earth. We got to see some familiar animals like the lion, tiger, elephant, deer and some not so common ones. It was a long ride and I loved every second of it. The tour guide provided us with lots of interesting facts that I am sure will be very useful for us students.
The next day we visited one of the must see places, Universal Studios. For me, this was the highlight of the trip. There were so many places to visit we didn't know where to start. We went on a boat ride together with the teachers at 'Madagascar7. It was thrilling and got us all screaming. At 'Far Far Away', we went on the junior roller coaster and watched 'Shrek 40 Adventure'. I felt like I was a part of the movie with the chair vibrating and the water squirting out from nowhere. At Sci-Fi City, we went on the 'Human Roller Coaster1 that went on a speed of 82.8km/h. It was unforgettable and I did not dare to try the 'Cylon Roller Coaster' after that. My favourite place there was Ancient Egypt where the awesome Revenge of The Mummy roller coaster was located. We went on the ride three times as we enjoyed it so much. There were men dressed in ancient Egyptian clothing chasing people and trying to scare us away. They were fun and we even got to take pictures with one of them. 'New York' and 'Hollywood' offered a similar vibe. Monster Rock was rock-n-roll extravaganza that I wasn't expecting. It was a real rock concert that got us singing along and screaming for more. The main attraction which draws huge crowds every time is WaterWorld. It was a sensational live water show with death-defying stunts and awesome explosions. Our adventure at Universal Studio ended just as quickly as it begun and non of us wanted to leave or say goodbye.
The next stop was Songs of the Sea. It was a musical by teenagers and it really showcased their talents and amazing stage presence. The effects with the water were nothing like I have ever seen before. Words cannot describe how beautiful it was.
We spent the last day in Singapore taking pictures at the symbol of Singapore, the Merlion and shopping at Bugis Street. Looking back, Singapore is an amazing country and I would never trade these moments for anything. It was clear that we all learnt something and enjoyed ourselves at the same time. The memories here will forever be etched in my heart and never forgotten for years to come. This experience is truly once in a lifetime and definitely lives up to the theme of our trip that was 'Learning Beyond Borders'.
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