1. INTERNATIONAL
FRIENDSHIP DAY
2012
Year 5: 11 April
Year 6: 12 April
2. WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL
FRIENDSHIP DAY (IFD)?
It is a day dedicated to the understanding of :
Singapore's relations with neighbouring countries
and beyond
The geo-political realities inherent in Singapore
The spirit of friendship and collaboration among
people from different socio-cultural backgrounds.
(Taken from http://www.ne.edu.sg/index.htm)
4. LESSON OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, students will
be able to :
Understand the importance of establishing good
relations with Singapore‟s neighbours and
beyond
Appreciate Singapore‟s need to stay globally
competitive
Recognise efforts made by Singapore to be a
Global Player in spite her small size
5. International Friendship Day
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Discussion Questions :
1. Why is important for Singapore to stay globally
competitive? How can Singapore stay globally
competitive?
2. Is it possible to develop a global outlook and yet
stay rooted to Singapore? Why or why not?
3. The theme of this year’s IFD is “Singapore in the
World”. What does “Singapore in the Word” mean
to you?
6. INTER-CLASS
CLAY MODELLING COMPETITION
As a class, use clay to construct a structure (which can be a
monument, a building or a scenario) that reflects the theme
“Singapore in the World”.
You should construct a clay structure which reflects brands &
innovations that are uniquely Singapore OR those that have
made a name for themselves in the world.
Do a write-up of less than 100 words to explain how and why
this structure reflects the theme “Singapore in the World”
Do note that clay, a mounting board and the card for the write-
up will be provided.
7. JUDGING CRITERIA
1. Content 10 marks ( 100 words write up)
2. Creativity 10 marks
3. Aesthetic 10 marks
TOTAL 30 marks
The best model with a good write-up will win $100
Ben & Jerry vouchers and the second, $80 Ben &
Jerry vouchers for each level.
8. FOR TEACHERS ONLY
Do encourage your students to start brainstorming and come
up with ideas prior to the day of the PC lesson.
Please send a student to submit the completed structure and
the write-up to the New Boardroom by the end of the PC
period.
9. SAMPLE 1 – BREADTALK
Breadtalk is a Singapore brand name that reflects the theme
“Singapore in the World”. Breadtalk has expanded to become a
distinctive household brand owner that has established its mark on the
world stage. With global staff strength of 6,000 employees, the Group
has a network of over 400 bakery outlets in 17 countries such as
Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia and the Middle East.
10. SAMPLE 2 – THUMB DRIVES
Thumb drives are a perfect
representation of „Singapore in the
World‟. This is because this useful
portable data carrying device was
invented by a Singaporean
company Trek Technologies with
IBM and was a technological
blessing to the world. This device
which was the red dot‟s
contribution to the world has
become so commonplace, that it
is difficult to imagine one‟s life
without one.
