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singapore kaleidoscope
singapore kaleidoscope
SgK allows student teachers to develop an appreciation and understanding of national challenges and issues and develop their own perspectives of ‘My Nation, Singapore’. Through the course, student teachers will be able to engage with different perspectives, experience Singapore through a range of lenses, and explore the social, cultural, physical, environmental, and geo-political landscape of Singapore.
SgK allows student teachers to develop an appreciation and understanding of national challenges and issues and develop their own perspectives of ‘My Nation, Singapore’. Through the course, student teachers will be able to engage with different perspectives, experience Singapore through a range of lenses, and explore the social, cultural, physical, environmental, and geo-political landscape of Singapore.
NATURE & BIODIVERSITY
NATURE & BIODIVERSITY
word cloud of sg
word cloud of sg
This artwork is a piece of papercut which use word cloud to show keywords of the identity of Singapore in my mind. There are 27 keywords related to the three topics we learnt from SgK course. The theme of the background is “Nature” since Singapore is called "Garden City".
Zhu Keyu
PRI TG7
My Singapore Kaleidoscope is a photo collage poster portraying what it will be like for our future generation if we do not play our part in conserving our biodiversity. Our future generation may only be able to learn about biodiversity through old pictures, newspaper cuttings etc.
Abdul Hakim Bin Jaafar
SEC TG7
Plastic Bag
Plastic Bag
My artifact is a handmade crocheted plastic bag made of 120+ plastic bags, mostly from NTUC Fairprice. The strap is made of rattan string handwoven together. The whole process took hours. I wanted to make the viewer wonder: what would be a fair price to pay for something like this?
Amy Leung Xiao Qing
SEC TG5
singapore is a green city
singapore is a green city
Singapore is a Green City, is a pledge to the green movement noted within Singapore Kaleidoscope. The sticker includes a symbiotogram surrounded by three green arrows representing the 3Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Visually, it guides viewers to notice the rotational ambigram spelling “Singapore” and “Green City” as the same entity.
Low Rui Hao
SEC TG6
kaleidoscope of flowers
kaleidoscope of flowers
This candle dish was made with several types of leaves and flowers found in Singapore. The main star of this artefact is the orchid rested in the centre of the dish. As the name suggests, this artefact was created to showcase Singapore as a colourful garden city.
Gu Xiaoyan
PRI TG4
As teachers, we can have the power to influence the next generation and expand their worldview to be something that is not just limited to themselves. Just like this seedling, we should be teachers who give encouragement before a child succeeds and not endorsement for their achievements. I would also like to instill strong values and moral roots in our students to grow up to be others-centered individuals. This simple cinquain poem also illustrates the importance of belief given to others.
Chim Shu Min
PRI TG5
Are we doing enough to conserve Nature and Biodiversity in Singapore? This hand-drawn map, accurate to early 2010s, aims to visually show the areas that are left with substantial natural cover and the backdrop is made up of bus tickets to show nature’s tussle with man’s strive for development.
Rishikesh Rajendra Naidu
PRI TG6
SINGAPORE'S SOCIETY, CULTURE & HERITAGE
SINGAPORE'S SOCIETY, CULTURE & HERITAGE
a
a
glimpse
glimpse
into
into
the
the
singapore(an)
singapore(an)
dream
dream
Ho Yimei Charlotte
SEC TG2
Nestled between HDBs, around the corner from the mama shop –
A myriad of colours glean in the sunlight –
Footsteps thudding, a chorus of laughter echo non-stop–
Captain of a ship? Chef of a restaurant?
An unbounded mind –
The light settles, school bags slung –
Footsteps retreat...
A new day awaits –
reflection
reflection
A musical composition written for solo piano, Reflection uses musical techniques to highlight some perspectives in how Singapore approaches complexities in modern day life. Touching on concepts such as cycles, small actions and voices, Reflection reflects on how these ideas are relevant to Singapore life.
Yeo Jun Zhong
SEC TG2
I created a poster that highlights my key take-aways from the course, categorised into four broad themes of Society, Environment, Heritage and Challenges . The overarching question I had in mind whilst creating my poster was how my learnings in relation to the SgK experience had influenced and impacted my teacher identity.
Hanisah Binte Mohd Jailani
PRI TG1
the way we play
the way we play
This painting is titled "The Way We Play", reflecting on how children play over time. My dad often shares stories about how they used to climb trees, or catch spiders in the kampung. This circuit breaker period also makes me wonder how we can engage children in meaningful play.
Khor Ting Yan
PRI TG2
home
home
This artefact I created is an embroidery hoop of the Chinese character ‘Home’. It embodies what I have learnt, and how these experiences have made me proud to call Singapore my Home. Warm colours are used to bring out warmth and cosiness, how people feel when they think of home.
Ho Yong Ying
PRI TG5
mask
mask
We all have a choice in choosing the battles we fight, and helping one another win in a war we had no choice but to be in. Let not the mask be seen as a deterrent to our lives, but as the defense we choose to don upon.
Lee Qiao Le
SEC TG2
Singapore, My Home
Singapore, My Home
Verse 1
“Singapore a small red dot,
A melting pot of different cultures
Singlish, is what we speak
An integrated city.
Set aside our differences,
Citizens help one another
Different races, religions,
we all stay united.
Chorus:
Singapore, garden city,
where my heart will always be
where I know that I belong
No matter how far I go
Singapore, lion city,
Has a special place in me
Nowhere else I’d rather be
Singapore I call, my home.
Verse 2
Safe and sound for all citizens,
Protected by people like you and me
To walk alone in the night
With confidence in our strides
Going for 1am suppers
To whack some shiok, good Kopitiam food.
Foods here the very best
There’s no point in denying."
This is a song I wrote about the various aspects of Singapore that I love. The lyrics were based on personal thoughts as well as feelings expressed by my close friends. Each half of the verse is based on a different person’s perspective of Singapore.
Mohammed Aqil Bin Mohd Mislan
PRI TG7
The craft of sewing a patchwork blanket is a heritage left to the next generation by our older generations of mother. I sew the patchwork blanket as an attempt to pass the heritage to my daughter. The countless pieces of cloth put together create colourful patterns just like a kaleidoscope.
Choy Cheng Mun
SEC TG4
b
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n
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g
g
o
o
The two Bingo boards, A and B, are snapshots of the different experiences Singaporeans may face during the circuit breaker. A culmination of joys and struggles, Board A represents those who are a little better off in life, while Board B represents those who are struggling a bit more.
Hazirah Binte Mohamad Helmy
SEC TG3
Situated in the center of the outline of the Singapore map, is the iconic national animal, the Lion. Holding the Lion are different coloured strings across the Singapore map, representing the diverse interconnected Singapore community. Together, they form the multi-racial and harmonious Lion city we see today.
Wong Liang Deng
SEC TG7
風萬情種
風萬情種
Myriad Styles comprises a Chinese seal stone carved with the characters ‘萬種風情’ (wan zhong feng qing, literally ‘a hundred thousand styles’ ). The characters are framed by a device inspired by traditional Peranakan tiles. The artefact represents the student’s exploration and learning conducted during the Singapore Kaleidoscope course.
Shawn Lim You Hao
SEC TG5
DEEP
DEEP
This poster contains a poem describing four aspects. Diversity, equality and equity, and patriotism are perspectives of Singapore. The last aspect is my educational goal. The picture signifies an educator who has the students at heart, unifying them as if looking through a kaleidoscope, to see the wonders of Singapore.
Victor Lee Yuan Chen
PRI TG2
Merlion by the Island
Merlion by the Island
This piece explores the beauty of the Singapore identity curated by its people. The orchids, which represents Singapore’s national flower, sits on a vine that represents the nature we have in our country. The waves of blue and the blue-green skies hold the identity that Singapore is an island we call home. The vibrant colors in the piece represents the different identities of us Singaporeans, living together in sync and harmony.
Nurul Aida Binte Nurhakim
SEC TG4
bingo-ed?
bingo-ed?
Taking a break from working or studying from home? Frustrated by the lack of social interaction? Try your hands at the Circuit Breaker Bingo! Replete with statements that describe the quintessential Singaporean experience during this time. Share your bingo results with your friends, and spread the Singapore Spirit together! #SGUnited
Wong Jun Pei Nicholas
SEC TG3
My artefact is a miniature classroom constructed of recycled materials. Attributing to Plate Tectonics, the heart takes the core of my classroom which informs the cornerstone of my teaching philosophy. Through SGK, I saw the importance of staying grounded while having a global outlook.
heart at the core
heart at the core
Ponniey S Kumar
SEC TG3
I created this e-drawing with Singapore in mind. Just like the caption written in the centerpiece, Singapore is where I know I’m home. Surrounding the centerpiece are some landmarks and famous food that lies close and dear to my heart. Hopefully, this drawing will resonate with some of you.
Gina Widjaya
PRI TG4
This piece of embroidery represents two main components of Singapore – the seen and felt. The different coloured hexagons represent to different visible facets of Singapore, while the different textures of each colour represent the unseen side of this country which has to be experience and felt with the heart.
See Pei Zhen
SEC TG7
my singapore
my singapore
Singapore, derived from its Malay name “Singapura”, refers to “Lion City”. This little red dot lives up to its reputation of being labeled as “Food heaven”, where it has unlimited choices of delicacies. As a trading hub, Singapore focuses on tourism and attracts many foreigners to its wonderful creation.
Ong Wei Ming
PRI TG1
5:8:1973
5:8:1973
5:8:1973 is a hand-bound poetry & photograph chapbook: its title invokes the date in which Ang Mo Kio was announced as the next new town to be built. This chapbook includes six edited photographs and four poems I wrote, titled “Native Grammar”, “Slice of Life”, “The Kampong”, and “Promenade”.
Jerome Lim Jit How
SEC TG7
sgk haiku
sgk haiku
Singapore is a diverse and vibrant community. We should always strive to uphold this harmony we tend to take for granted. We need to be proud of how far our nation has come, appreciate our history, and stay rooted to our heritage and culture.
Chua Zi Hui Samanthan
SEC TG5
the roaring lion
the roaring lion
The Roaring Lion is a symbol of Singapore as it best captures the characteristics of Singapore's reputation as a Lion City. The small pieces of shredded paper symbolize Singapore’s multiculturalism and multi-racialism. The selection of triangles of different sizes means that everyone is unique, no one can be replaced.
Kong Yean Ha
SEC TG1
my singapore mosaic
my singapore mosaic
This photo shows the compilation of photos that I have took in the past 5 years which makes up the Singapore flag. These photos capture precious memories that I have with my friends and family when we visited those places.
Tan Yan Zhao
SEC TG4
This is a 3 – level LEGO Tensegrity Model depicting Singapore striving for greater heights. It consists 3 different structures held together by sewing thread: Housing flat, shop house, and farm/fishery built on a green island; MRT train on elevated tracks; Skyscraper with green landscaping. Each structure features different aspects of Singapore.
Kam Mao Quan Gabriel
SEC TG3
SINGAPORE IN THE WORLD: REGIONAL & GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES & PRESSURES
SINGAPORE IN THE WORLD: REGIONAL & GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES & PRESSURES
This magazine reveals Singapore’s journey of resilience. Like the flower, Singapore managed to grow and thrive despite the harshest condition. Singapore has faced many adversities, yet we have evolved and found new ways to overcome challenges through innovation. This is a result of our resilience, adaptability and diligence.
Madeline Lim Jia Min
PRI TG6
Found Headline Poem
Found Headline Poem
I crafted this poem on Singapore using cut-outs and clippings of headlines from the April 2020 issues of The Straits Times, Singapore’s national broadsheet. It is loosely inspired by Singapore’s 1988 National Day song “Home”, sung by Kit Chan and composed by Dick Lee.
Gayle Tay
SEC TG1
Acrylic and Ink on Non-Woven Fabric
Tan Wei Jia, Zenda
SEC TG2
one people
one people
"We started out with zero
How do we make this virus go
We sacrifice our time our lives
Just to make sure we all survive
Never thought it would affect us this bad
It taught us not to take what we have for granted
But we’ll pull through this, whatever it takes
Together we’ll heal from this heartache
We will be united
In times of joy and crisis
We know we’ll have each other
To brave this storm together
We will save our country
We all share the same dream
We will save Singapore
There’s no place like home but here
my sgk 2020
my sgk 2020
Just when everything seems better
New clusters form to take over
But we’ll play our part to do what’s right
Keep to the measures although they’re tight
Support our dedicated healthcare team
And our essential workers, boost their esteem
Oh regardless of religion and race
We know that Singapore’s our place"
My Singapore Kaleidoscope 2020 is in the form of a song that encapsulates Singapore’s positive spirit during a global pandemic that hits the country. It serves to remind Singaporeans to stay united and not falter in this crisis, to remain selfless and to always care for one another.
Saffawati Nur Sabrina Binte Mohd Amran
SEC TG7
Sounds of the Heart
Sounds of the Heart
Sounds of the Heart represents the sound of Singapore’s heartbeat in good times and bad. It symbolizes the passage of time and the strength of its people to persevere and overcome the challenges that we may face.
Muhammad Hazwan Bin Ismail
SEC TG6
heros of our time
heros of our time
This poem is written to all healthcare professionals as they fight against the Covid-19 situation that has gripped the world in fear, panic and lockdown. This is especially close to my heart as my mother is a nurse at Changi general hospital and has been working tirelessly on the frontline.
May all our health care professionals out there continue to fight the good fight and we thank them for all the sacrifices they have made to care for the vulnerable.
Low Kay Ming Joshua
TG4
singapore foreigner
singapore foreigner
This poem seeks to illustrate the differences in the lives lived by FTs and FDWs in Singapore, and perhaps some of the sentiments they may have. The poem flows from left to right, read as a single seamless poem which illustrates that the Singapore we have today relies on BOTH FTs and FDWs.
Sabrina Abdullah @ Ashley Boey
PRI TG3
one nation, one singapore!
one nation, one singapore!
There are four children from different nations and races who are standing under an umbrella. Under the protection, they are helping each other and contribute to our country as united Singaporeans.
Fan Yunyun
SEC TG6
singapore river
singapore river
The transformation was uncanny.
The transformation was uncanny.
So do not tell me,
So do not tell me,
That she has changed
That she has changed
How we have learned
How we have learned
Not to pronounce kueh but key.
Not to pronounce kueh but key.
We need to see her for what she became,
We need to see her for what she became,
Instead of what they proclaim,
Instead of what they proclaim,
“The canal who birthed a nation”,
“The canal who birthed a nation”,
“A transit station in the centre of trade”,
“A transit station in the centre of trade”,
“The harbour where freights come to a standstill”,
“The harbour where freights come to a standstill”,
Though remade, she is still
Though remade, she is still
A place that belonged in the past,
A place that belonged in the past,
A legacy that should last.
A legacy that should last.
Instead, let it become
Instead, let it become
A forgotten foundation.
A forgotten foundation.
Let us welcome
Let us welcome
Another tribute to the next generation.
Another tribute to the next generation.
Now read the poem from bottom to up again.
Now read the poem from bottom to up again.
My bidirectional poem, simultaneously a lamentation and a celebration of Singapore River’s transformation, calls us to see the old river with new eyes. It reminds us that as heirs to Singapore’s legacies, we have to learn from the past and prepare for the future, to be both reflective and forward-thinking.
Chelsea Mun Jie Yi
SEC TG1
civic-20
civic-20
With no vaccine or specific antiviral medication, CIVIC-20 (civic-mindedness 2020) is a metaphorical cure for COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). It shows the united spirit of Singapore in overcoming this pandemic. Three different types of “inhibitors” (Government, Social and Healthcare) targets the SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins and prevent the virus from infecting human cells.
Lim Yu Jie
SEC TG1
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