华中北京卫星校园 BEIJING SATELLITE CAMPUS 11th February 2011 (Parents’ Briefing) WHY ARE WE THERE? 1. To enrich our experiences 2. To broaden our perspectives 读万卷书不如行千里路 Some Statistics: 1ST Cycle – 303 students 2ND Cycle – 312 students 3rd Cycle – 307 students 4th Cycle - Batch 3 30 HCI students Students will get a better understanding of Chinese literature, culture and the arts, as well as contemporary developments in China. It also aims to nurture in students a deeper appreciation of Chinese culture and a good understanding of China. BSC TEAM 28 Feb to 8 April 2011 Ong Bee Young Liu Jun Location of BSC 北京师范大学第二附属中学 (Beishida Er Fu Zhong) 西城区新街口外大街门牌12号 12, Xin Jie Kou Wai Da Jie, Western District. Nearest Bus stop : 铁狮子坟 (Tie Shi Zi Fen) Nearest MRT: 积水潭站 (Ji Shui Tan) Landmarks : 北师大东门 (Bei Shi Da Dong Meng) / 京师大厦 (Jingshi Dasha, hotel opposite school) History of Er Fu Zhong (EFZ) School website (http://www.shsbnu.net/info/data/publish/100.jsp) Founded in 1953 Divided into Junior 1-3 campus and Senior 1-3 campus which are within walking distance. Combined campus area: 130 acres (HCI 79 acres) Total number of classes: 76 Total number of students: 3500 plus (HCI 6000+) The 2nd High School affiliated to Beijing Normal University The 2nd High School affiliated to Beijing Normal University The Dormitories The Dormitories • 11th level (Top level) of Dormitory 5 minutes’ walk from school • 14 Rooms with 4 double-decker beds each • Each Room equipped with TV, table/chair and attached bathroom TV The Dormitories Blankets The Dormitories Water dispenser Laundry Area Meals@BSC EATING PLACES … 宏状元德粥店 (24-hour porridge outlet) 成都小吃 (Si Chuan Noodles and Rice) 太平饺子馆 (Chinese Dumplings) 江诚美食坊 (Chinese cuisine) 天外天烤鸭店 (Beijing Duck) 马兰拉面 (La-Mian) 红叶日本餐厅(Japanese cuisine) MacDonalds etc CONVENIENT STORES AROUND THE VICINITY 好邻居 物美大卖场 金凤呈祥蛋糕店 稻香村 美廉美超市 (24-hours convenience store, next to Dorm) (Wu-Mart supermarket, 2 branches near Dorm) (Cake Shop,) (Chinese cakes & tidbits etc, next to Dorm) 北京师大合作社(University co-op, opp Dorm) (NTUC-style supermarket, 3 bus stops away) PROGRAMMES and ACTIVITIES @BSC… Typical Day’s Timetable 日常时间表 7.30 am 8.00 am 8.00 am 8.40 am 8.50 am 9.30 am 9.40 am 10.20 am 10.20 am - 10.45 am 10.45 am 11.25 pm 11.35 pm 12.15 pm 12.15 pm 1.35 pm 1.35 pm2.15 pm 2.25 pm3.05 pm 3.05p m3.45 pm 4.00 pm 5.00 pm 6 pm 6.30 pm 7 pm to 8.30 pm Duration 时间 30 mins 分钟 40 mins 40 mins 40 mins 25 mins 40 mins 40 mins 80 mins 40 mins 40 mins 40 mins 60 mins 30 mins 90 mins Period 节数 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Mon 星期一 Readi ng Progr am 文学 课 社会课 华中/ 南中周 会 Flagraising/As sembly 升 旗礼/周会 Art Eelectiv e 艺术选 修课 Art Eelectiv e 艺术 选修课 班会 LIU LIU A武 术B 书法 Night Study Tue 星期二 Readi ng Progr am 文学 课 社会课 ANG Exercise 课间操 TAN TAN LIU LIU ONG ONG BY Night Study Wed 星期三 Lunch 午餐 Fieldtrip Dinner 晚餐 Fieldtrip Thur 星期四 Readi ng Progr am 文学 课 社会课 PE TAN TAN ONG ANG ANG A书法 B武术 Night Study Fri 星期五 Readi ng Progr am 文学 课 社会课 LIU ONG ONG ANG ANG TAN CCA 社团 活动 Night Study Lessons@BSC Lessons@BSC... … by HCI teachers Social Studies / Chemistry / Maths * Problem-Based Learning / * Journal Writing Research paper writing (in Chinese) based on any one of the following 4 themes Culture and Society (文化与社会); Authority and Governance (权力与统治); Development and Challenges (发展与挑战); China and the World (中国与世界) Lessons@BSC... … by EFZ teachers Social Studies 中国文化课程 Chinese Literature 中国语言文学课程 中国古代/当代历史 中国政治/经济课题 中国外交/地域文化 先秦文学 ,唐宋诗词 中国古代小说 史传文学 中国现代文学作品导读 PE / Electives / CCA PE Basketball Volleyball Soccer etc Elective(I) Wushu & Chinese Calligraphy Elective(II) CCA Film Folk Song Appreciation / Art Appreciation CL Drama / Folk Dance Sports Club etc Mass Exercise@EFZ CIP@Beijing… Proposed Fieldtrips@Beijing... By Public Transport (Bus/Subway) 天安门/故宫/国家大剧院/北京规划馆 (Tiananmen & surrounding places of interest) 天坛 (Tian Tan ) 颐和园 (Summer Palace) 鸟巢 / 水立方 (Olympic Stadiums) 北京动物园/北京海洋馆 (Beijing Zoo & Aquarium) ETC. Proposed Fieldtrips@Beijing... By Coach: 慕田峪长城 (Great Wall) 明十三陵 (13 Ming Tombs) 卢沟桥 (Marco Polo Bridge) etc Fieldtrips Coping with the Weather…Heater Supplies Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May 19 10 3 2 11 20 26 30 7 0 -7 -9 -1 7 13 18 Public Areas 15 Nov to 15 March Er Fu Zhong Before 15 Nov – subject to changes in weather Coping with the weather Warm up before sports: susceptible to muscular injuries and possible dislocation in cold weather etc Be adequately clothed throughout the day Apply moisturiser on face and body Apply lip balm Drink lots of water Eat lots of fruits Health Matters Common illnesses: Vomit, diarrhea, fever, flu, sore throat, cough Medical services: (i) 二附中医务室 (EFZ Medic (ii) Nearby pharmacy (iii) 二炮总医院 Centre) (Nearest Hospital, one bus stop away) IMPORTANT … Medication - Doctor’s letter : get regular medication - please note that this is an MOE regulation Dentist – strongly advised to get teeth checked and treated if necessary Vaccinations – different vaccinations needed for different durations of stay e.g. flu jab, Hep A and B - please consult family doctor Other administrative matters… Consent Form Matters Do note that a comprehensive medical history of each student is required for accountability. [All Done] Permission by parents have to be granted for our students to be allowed to go out over the weekends (with the relevant teachers’ endorsement). [All Done] Travel Notes … • Winter Wear? – Thermal wear, sweaters, good jacket, gloves, lip balm, moisturiser, etc. Generally cheaper to purchase in Beijing • Pocket Money? Travel Notes … • Photos – to prepare at least 4 passportsized photos [in home clothes][ALL Done] • Hwa Chong PE T-shirt & Black/Dark Color Long pants – worn on day of departure IT Matters … • EMB groupings • BSC Blog http://bsc.hc.edu.sg/wordpress/ • BSC Website http://bsc.hci.edu.sg/bsc/index.php?p =welcome • Laptop Scheme BSC Website Emails MSN COMMUNICATION CHANNELS Skype Telephone Personal Visits Understanding China Basic Sports Knowledge (Winter Period) Risk Management Pre-Trip Workshops Self-Introduction Personal Grooming & Behaviour Flight Schedule SQ 802 28 Feb Singapore/Beijing 0845/1455 Departure at T3, Changi Airport, report by 6.30 am Bring your passport! SQ 805 8 April Beijing/Singapore 1600/2230 Leave BSC immediately after lunch on 8 April Terminal 3, Beijing Capital Int’l Ariport Arrival Terminal will be made known by SQ 2 hrs before landing THANK YOU Any QUESTIONS ?