NATIONAL EDUCATION
- GUIDED BUS TOURS
There’s so much more to discover and learn about Singapore, and about being a Singaporean. Infused with National Education messages, get connected again with our home. Discover fresh insights into well-known places, and explore lesser-known sites to fall in love with, through our guided bus tour.
ROUTE
Former Ford Factory
(Capture of Infrastructure)
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Pasir Panjang Ridge
(The Last Stand)
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Fort Canning Hill
(The Surrender)
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Civilian War Memorial
(The Occupation)
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Sarimbun Beach Site
​(Landing site & Troop distribution)
BATTLEFIELD STUDY
GUIDED BUS TOUR
TRACING THE ATTACK
Eight. The number of days that the Imperial Japanese Army took to successfully force the impregnable fortress of Singapore to the surrender table. Considering the disparity in number of troops and resources available as compared to the Allied commanders, this was a remarkable feat. How was this achieved? What was the strategy ? Where were the key battles that decided the campaign?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Visit key battle sites and witness how the landscape of Singapore shaped the conduct of the battle. Analyse the plans and troop composition of both forces. Learn about the various strategic assumptions that were made, and the rationale for specific troop placement in the Battle for Singapore.
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Learn about the key factors that led to a series of poor decisions made by the Allied Forces and contemplate what might have been if the dominos simply fell the other way.
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Hear the stories of local heroes. Appreciate their sacrifice and their commitment towards the defence of Singapore.
ROUTE
The Cathay Building
(Wartime Influence)
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Oxley Road
(Personal Residence)
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Victoria Theatre & Fullerton Building
(Formation of PAP)
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National Gallery – Former City Hall
(Key National Events)
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The Pinnacle @ Tanjong Pagar
(Housing the Nation)
“ON THE
SHOULDERS OF
GIANTS” GUIDED BUS TOUR
THE FOUNDING FATHER: LEE KUAN YEW
Singapore’s success is synonymous with the name Lee Kuan Yew. As Singapore’s first prime minister, he guided Singapore through merger and separation with Malaya, ensured the physical survival of a new nation state, and built a country we are today proud to call home.
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Visit the sites that were critical to his formative years, and what set him on the path towards achieving self-determination for Singapore.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Appreciate the contributions of our founding fathers, the challenges they faced, their successes and the grit that they had in building the Singapore we know today.
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Have an opportunity to Understand the motivations behind their commitment to the nation, what shaped their early days and why they gave their lives in service. Be inspired to find your own motivation in contributing to Singapore.
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Feel a sense of pride at what we’ve managed to achieve as a small and young nation, and reaffirm your will to protect what they Have built, as we continue to stand on the shoulders of giants.
ROUTE
Jurong Hill & JTC
(Economic Growth)
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Monetary Authority of Singapore
(National Reserves)
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Pearl’s Hill & Kreta Ayer
(Defence)
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Mount Faber
(Greening Singapore)
“ON THE
SHOULDERS OF
GIANTS” GUIDED BUS TOUR
THE ECONOMIC ARCHITECT: GOH KENG SWEE
This tour series, “On the Shoulders of Giants” is our tribute to our founding fathers. While their contributions are wide-ranging covering many portfolios, the tour aims to give participants a glimpse into various key milestones in their lives, and the impact their decisions had in shaping Singapore. Let us remember the giants on whose shoulders we stand on and be inspired in our dedication to building a better tomorrow for future generations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Appreciate the contributions of our founding fathers, the challenges they faced, their successes and the grit that they had in building the Singapore we know today.
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Have an opportunity to Understand the motivations behind their commitment to the nation, what shaped their early days and why they gave their lives in service. Be inspired to find your own motivation in contributing to Singapore.
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Feel a sense of pride at what we’ve managed to achieve as a small and young nation, and reaffirm your will to protect what they Have built, as we continue to stand on the shoulders of giants.
