XINMIN BICULTURAL EXCHANGE & IMMERSION PROGRAMME 2011

With rapid globalisation and the spread of information technology, it is important for students to develop a global outlook.The opportunity is here  -  join Xinmin Bicultural Exchange and Immersion programme !!

Application for 2011 Bicultural trips planned for May/June and Nov is now opened!!

If you are interested, get a copy of the application form from the general office.Deadline for application is 15 April 2011As places for each trip is limited, ACT NOW!! If you have any enquiries, please approach Mrs Susan Ng or Mr Hairudin or Ms Dora Lee.

OBJECTIVES
- To develop in our students a global awareness and cross-cultural sensitivity and skills;
- To expose our students to the social, economic and political developments in key Asian countries;
- To network and establish friendships across borders and cultures;
- To increase students’ appreciation of and sense of belonging to our nation.

ACTIVITIES
- Attending lessons together with local students
- Home stay with local families
- Tour of local businesses / enterprises / organizations
- Enrichment activities such as cultural performances, visits to cultural and historical sites

OUR PARTNERING SCHOOLS
1) Fuxing Junior School, China, Shanghai
2) Shi Jia Zhuang Foreign Language School, China Hebei
3) Takada High School, Japan
4) Shatin Methodist College, Hong Kong
5) Bal Bharati Public School, India, New Delhi
6) Neerja Modi School, India, Jaipur
7) Wesley Methodist School, Malaysia
8) Malacca High School, Malaysia

2011 PARTNERING SCHOOLS

No.

Partner School /Country

Target Group

Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader

Period of trip by partner school to XMS

Period of trip by XMS to partner school

1

Fuxing Junior School
PRChina, Shanghai

Sec 2

Mrs Susan Ng
Mr Koh Yiming

31 Jul – 07 Aug

26 May – 05 Jun

2

Shi Jia Zhuang Foreign Language school
PRChina, Hebei

Sec 3 CL/ HCL & 409 will be given priority

Mdm Gwee Poh Hee
Mdm Pok Siok Cheng

31 Jul – 07 Aug

11 – 20 Nov

3

Takada Junior and Senior High
Osaka/Nagoya, Japan

Sec 1 – 3

Mr Too Jhon Hong
Miss Jane Toh

31 Jul – 07 Aug

11 – 20 Nov

4

Malacca High School
Malaysia, Malacca

Sec 1 – 2

Mr Daniel Raj
Ms Alianny Sayral

31 Jul – 07 Aug

1 Jun – 10 Jun