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incorporating HWA CHONG I N S T I T U T I O N 华侨中学 华中初级学 院 THE CHINESE HIGH SCHOOL est. 1919 HWA CHONG JUNIOR COLLEGE est. 1974 OVERSEAS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAMME (OCIP) 2014 INFORMATION SHEET - NAGARKOT, NEPAL INFORMATION SHEET (PRE-TRIP APPLICATION) 1. Project Description Purpose: To help improve the quality of the lives of the Nepalese students through the improvement of school infrastructure and cultural exchange between Hwa Chong students and the Nepalese students and teachers. Project Nature: Build 1 complete classroom (Room size: 12 ft x 16 ft) Provision of Education Services – Cultural Exchange with students from Baluwa Pani Higher Secondary School Location: Nagarkot (2 hours bus ride from Kathmandu) Project Time Frame: 16 Nov 2014 - 24 Nov 2014 Group Size: 30 Hwa Chong students and 3 teacher chaperones 2. Educational Objectives We aim to develop innovative and passionate individuals who can lead with integrity, serve with empathy and possess a strong sense of civic responsibility. To nurture students who are compassionate, sensitive and responsive to the real needs in the community with a lifelong passion for volunteerism; To develop in the students a strong social conscience and sense of belonging and commitment to the community; To give students the opportunity to learn and appreciate the richness and diversity of cultures, drawing lessons that are meaningful and relevant to Singapore; To build self-confidence, independence, teamwork, leadership and other life skills. 3. Estimated cost (S$2,053.00 per student): It includes airfares, airport tax, insurance, accommodation and land package cost in Nepal, and administrative cost. Subsidies for citizens of Singapore: MOE Trips for International Experience Fund (TIE) of S$800 and Singapore Totalisator Board Grant of S$333 per student. Subsides for permanent residents of Singapore: Singapore Totalisator Board Grant of S$333 per student. Students may use funds from their individual Edusave accounts or apply for financial assistance (if eligible) to pay for the cost. The above cost does not include immunization fees, which may vary depending on the number of injections required. 4. Trip Cancellation/ withdrawal: Please note that the school will not cancel the trip even if there are negative reports on social unrest or natural disasters occurring at the destination. The school will only cancel the trip upon advice by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in which case the school will seek compensation from the insurance company. 5. Instructions to Students Please seek consent from your parents before signing up for the trip. If your parents or you require any further clarification, please contact Miss Lock Wan Jun ([email protected]) from the Student Development Department. Note: The programme and cost above may be subjected to further changes. 661 Bukit Timah Road , Singapore 269734 Website : www.hwachong.edu.sg Email : [email protected] College Section Tel : 64683955 Fax : 6467 4366 High School Section Tel : 64665912 Fax :64681063 Undertaking by Student for Overseas Community Involvement Programme Nov 2014 NAME : ____________________________________ NRIC : _______________________ CT GROUP : _______________________ HCI OVERSEAS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAMME NOVEMBER 2014 I agree to fully cooperate with the instructions and staff and participate in all activities (including pre-trip preparations and post-trip activities) related to the Overseas Community Involvement Programme. I acknowledge that the school reserves the right to terminate my participation in the project if my behaviour or conduct is inappropriate. Name of Participant Signature and Date ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & CONSENT OF PARENT/GUARDIAN I am fully aware that my child/ward has signed up for the following programmes during the Nov holidays: 1st Choice: _________________________ 2nd Choice: _________________________ I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the information and terms indicated in this document and ensure that my child/ward* have the same understanding as well. __________________________________ Name of Parent/Guardian* *Please delete where applicable. ____________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian* and Date