This document is a newsletter that provides information on various topics including culture, landmarks, and online etiquette. It discusses Singapore's status as a melting pot of cultures and introduces readers to iconic Singapore locations like the Bird Park and Sentosa. The newsletter also provides suggestions for how non-Muslims can participate in Ramadan and emphasizes the importance of being responsible online since one's words can influence others. The overall document serves to educate readers on cultural diversity and encourage respectful behavior both online and offline.

1. Beacon Current Affairs
2015
Term 3 Week 3

2. Who are we?

3. Names in the news Places in the news
Our muslim friends (pg13) Various iconic landmarks (pg 8-9)
Words in the News
(Pg6-7)
wafting
staples
influences
dialect
(Pg8-9)
aviary
appreciate
tranquility
outpost
(Pg13)
henna design
mosque
accessories
bazaar
(Pg14-15)
racial harmony
religious tolerance
colloquial
shrug

4. Are you a culture vulture?
(pg 6-7)
Singapore is a melting pot
of cultures
This dish is made from
coconut milk, prawns,
cockles, fish cake, bean
sprouts, lemongrass,
turmeric and shrimp-chilli
paste. What dish is this?
Do also try the other
riddles and the word
search in the article

5. South-west tour (pg 8-9)
Singapore Bird Park was first
conceived by Dr Goh Keng Swee
He wanted families to appreciate
nature in an urban setting
Sentosa was one known as Pulau
Balking Mati (the island of
death)
Today, its name means “isle of
serenity”
Haw Par Villa was developed by
the Aw brothers, who also sold
the Tiger Balm ointment

6. Five ways to be part of Ramadan
(pg13)
Ramadan occurs every
year on the 9th month of
the islamic calendar
It started this year on 18
June
For non-muslims,
consider these 5 activities
we can do during the
month of Ramadan

7. Online ettiquette (Pg 14-15)
Our words and actions
online can hurt or
influence other people
We have to be very
careful and responsible
about what we say online
Read on for more
guidelines on how we
should conduct ourselves
online

8. Welcome back to school and a new term, Beacons!
–Mr Ng