APSIT ACTIVITY - DAY 3 (Tue, 29 Nov 11) Pre-Task Posting

Dear parents,

While you are waiting for the pupils to post their reflections for Day 3, do enjoy the photos which we have taken today.

Album 1: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150992812340156.779828.885145155&type=1&l=e7856c16d6
Album 2: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150992904655156.779832.885145155&type=1&l=fc2b0bb1d8
Album 3:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150993060570156.779845.885145155&type=1&l=d5c5bd7e6d

APSIT ACTIVITY - DAY 4 (Wed, 30 Nov 11)

The following list is our Day 4 itinerary:
- Breakfast
- Gateway School Buddy Meet-up
- Technology Amazing Race @ DakshinaChitra with buddies
- Lunch
- City Tour
- Dinner

APSIT ACTIVITY - DAY 3 (Tue, 29 Nov 11) Evening Post

Dear Parents,

We have just returned from our school exchange@ Gateway. All of us will be having dinner before posting our reflection tasks.

Do stay tuned to APS@Chennai Channel.

APSIT ACTIVITY - DAY 3 (Tue, 29 Nov 11)

Itinerary for Day 3:
- Breakfast 1
- School Immersion @ Gateway School
    - Welcome & Get-to-know buddy
    - Breakfast 2
    - APS Cultural Sharing & Sing-a-long session
    - ICT Lesson by Gateway
    - Lunch
    - Inter Games Challenge
- CIP @ Bishop Aelen Home
- Dinner
- Reflections

APSIT ACTIVITY - DAY 2 (Mon, 28 Nov 11) Evening Post

Dear Parents,

We had a magnificent and eventful day.

After posting up our e-postcards, we adjoined to an eatery which was 40 minutes away from our hotel. Then, we continued our journey to Bishop Aelen Home. All of us had a great time interacting with the girls at the Home. We will be going back to the Home to build a library and media corner for them in the next few days to come.

We had ended our day with a fabulous "very-much-to-home" dinner.

Do take a peep at the remaining photos which we have posted up on Facebook.
Album 1:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150987550905156.779281.885145155&type=1&l=fc705784ee

Album 2:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150989498065156.779457.885145155&type=1&l=721eab72bc

Stay tuned to APS@Chennai Channel. :)

Student Administrator

Post from CGHM. (Group 4)

Post from Team Spices (Group 2)

Post from The Honest People (Group 3)

Temporary post from them

Post from C.L.A.Y. (Group 1)

APSIT ACTIVITY - DAY 2 (Mon, 28 Nov 11) Morning Post

Dear parents,

We have completed our CIP Preparation and will be going for our lunch very soon. Thereafter, we will proceed to Bishop Aelen Home to meet the girls.

Stay tuned to APS@Chennai Channel. :)

Meantime, do take a look at our morning photos. We will  be uploading more photos in the evening.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150987550905156.779281.885145155&type=1&l=fc705784ee

Our Thot Bytes (Day 1 - 27 November 2011)

Our Thoughts of the day

APSIT ACTIVITY - DAY 2 (Mon, 28 Nov 11)

The following will be the itinerary for Day 2.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Preparation for CIP
- Visit CIP School (St. Augustine Middle School)
- Lunch
- Visit Orphanage (St. Bishop Aelen Home)
- Dinner
- Debrief & Reflection Tasks

APSIT ACTIVITY - DAY 1 (Sun, 27 Nov 11)

Singapore - Chennai

* Meet at Changi Airport T2
* Depart Singapore on MI 436
* Arrive at Chennai Airport @ 1530H (India Time)
* City Tour - St Thomas church, Marina Beach and Thiruvalluvar Kottam hall.
* Dinner @ Keys Hotel
*Debrief and First Live Post @ ShoutOut
* Good Nite

Here's the pictures that are captured during the day's event. Click to view
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150985508755156.778964.885145155&type=1&l=ba40548ed3

Arrival Message

Dear parents,

We have safely arrived at Keys Katti-Ma, Chennai. Do bear with us as the internet access in the hotel has been quite intermittent.

We will be posting up our day's experience very soon. Stay tuned to APS@Chennai Channel. :)

Post Administrator

Facts on Chennai, India

Hi Everyone!

As the school term is approaching an end, it marks the start of our preparation to Chennai, India.
Here's some information on Chennai, India :)

Population: 6.4 million

State: Tamil Nadu

Area: 174 sq. kms.

Geographical Location:

Latitudinal parallels: 13th north parallel.
Longitudinal meridians: 80-degree longitude

Climate:

                   Max.    Min.

Summer    37ºC    21.10ºC
Winter       32ºC    19.81ºC

Rainfall: 1,272 mm

Weather: The weather is uniformly hot and humid. May is the hottest season with the mercury sometimes touching 42 C and the mean temperature about 33 C. December and January are the coolest months with a mean temperature of 24 C. However, the cool sea breeze makes even the warmest of evenings bearable. Venturing out in between noon and 3 PM during April-August is best avoided. November to February is the pleasant months.

Season: Tropical throughout the year.

Altitude: 60 m above sea level

Topography: This seaside city appears even more sprawling than it is, because of its low skyline. The Cooum River, the Adyar River and the Buckingham canal flow through Chennai.

Regional Language: Tamil, English, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam are widely spoken and understood.

source: http://www.chennaihub.com/facts-and-figures.html

Packing List

Have you started packing? Here's a reference for you :)
 

S/N	ITEMS	QUANTITY	REMARKS
1.	School uniform	1 set	For formal visit to school
2.	PE Attire	2 sets	For activities with Immersion School/ CIP
3.	T-shirts / shirts / blouse	5 sets
4.	Shorts / Jeans / skirts	5 pairs	Please include at least 1 pair of long pants or track pants
5.	Pyjamas	1 pair
6.	Towel	1
7.	Jacket / sweater	1
8.	Underwear	Sufficient	Preferably disposable ones
9.	Track shoes/ school shoes	1 pair
10.	Socks	7 pairs
11.	Sandals	1 pair	Optional
12.	Toiletries		e.g (Shampoo, face wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb,  deodorant, powder) All toiletries must be packed in one transparent ziplock bag. All liquid in container (e.g. shampoo/bodywash) must not be more than 100ml
13.	Cap	1	Optional
14.	Camera	1	Optional (School is not responsible for any damages or lost of personal gadget. Pupils are strongly encouraged to take a good care of personal camera.)
15.	Umbrella / Raincoat	1	Optional
16.	Water bottle	1
17.	Haversack	1
18.	Medication		Optional e.g. medicated oil, plasters, diarrhoea pills, motion sickness pills, paracetamol
19.	Story book(s) / magazines	1-2
20.	Stationery		Writing materials in a pencil case Strictly no scissors/ penknife as it will be confiscated by the custom
21.	Travelling games /  MP3 player		Optional (School is not responsible for any loss of personal gadgets. Pupils are strongly encouraged not to bring them along.)
22.	Snacks		Optional
23.	Plastic bags		For wet / dirty clothes
24.	Wet wipes	3 small packs

Important things to note:

1) The following guidelines on liquids, aerosols and gels are set out for  all passengers.

The guidelines on hand-carried luggage are :

1. Liquids, aerosols and gels must be in containers with a maximum capacity of not more than 100ml each. Liquids, aerosols and gels in containers larger than 100ml will not be accepted, even if the container is partially-filled;
2. Containers must be placed in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity not exceeding 1-litre. These containers must fit comfortably within the transparent re-sealable plastic bag, which must be completely closed;
3. Each passenger is allowed to carry only one transparent re-sealable plastic bag, which must be presented separately for examination at the security screening point;
4. Exemptions will be made for medications, baby food and special dietary items. These items will be subjected to additional checks at the security screening point.

Passengers are encouraged to check in 2 to 3 hours before their flight (subject to airlines' requirements).

Liquids, aerosols and gels include:

• Drinks, including water and juices
• Soups and sauces
• Perfumes and deodorants (liquid or liquid-solid mixture)
• Creams, balms, lotions and oils
• Cosmetics such as mascara and lip gloss
• Pastes, including toothpaste
• Pressurised foams and sprays, including shaving foam, hairspray and spray deodorants
• Gels, including hair and shower gels
• Contact lens solution
• Any other items of similar consistency

source:http://www.changiairport.com/passenger-guide/departure/guidelines-on-hand-carried-luggage/guidelines-on-hand-carried-luggage