Pre
Event
We were given the opportunity to plan for an event study
trip for the whole EMRS team. We started planning for this event 2 weeks in
advance, 29 September 2015. Prior to the actual date, we went to different
places such as the Airforce Museum, Sentosa and Changi Airport to find out if
they were suitable for hosting our event.
One of the challenges we faced while planning for the
study trip is the haze condition. Our initial plan was to head to Sentosa for a
Fort Siloso Tour, however, the haze condition worsened and we had to scrap that
whole idea! We were halfway through with the planning and we were only a week
away before the actual event date. We overcame it by researching for other
iconic locations in Singapore.
Our final choice was narrowed down to Changi Airport as
it had a large indoor space for games. We then headed down to Changi Airport
for a site visit to plan an amazing race there.
These are some of the places we shortlisted for the games
when we went for a site visit.
One
of the photo taking stations!
Iconic
windmill
One
of the game stations!
While we were walking around Changi Airport, we came
across the different SG50 exhibitions all around the airport. Thus, we decided
to incorporate the information from the exhibitions into the games stations. We
came up with the idea of a form of an amazing race so that it will make it
entertaining and educational.
This
is the game station that the teams were required to get answers from.
The
operations that go on behind the scenes of Changi Airport!
More
fun facts about Changi Airport’s trains!
After collating all our photos, we headed back to school
to continue planning the games. We had randomized groupings for each team so as
to allow everyone to get to know members of other teams better!
Just as we thought that that there would be no other
problems, another problem came up! The SG50 exhibitions in Changi Airport will
be taken down on 30 September! Thus we had to shift forward our event by 3
days, shortening our planning time. Despite having to plan the event in 4 days
we managed to pull it off with everyone’s contributions!
Event
Day
On 29 September 2015, the whole EMRS team met at Changi
Airport Terminal 2 near Starbucks at 10am. After briefing everyone and sorting
them out to their different groups, we kicked off the amazing race at 10.30am
sharp.
CY
hyping himself up for the games!
Ms
Yong and Ms Choo!
Things
happened too quickly…
Most of the teams completed 8 of the 12 missions given to
them before lunch. Hence, at 11.30am we had a time freeze for everyone. During
the time freeze, each team was required to answer questions and to do a skit
about it!!
Singa
Lion is our new friend!
Posing
in front of SG50!
Photo
booth time!
Collin
having fun with tissues!
Our
mystery person!
Hello
Mr Sudesh!
Everyone went for lunch break with their teams at 12pm.
After the 1.5hr lunch break, the amazing race resumed and all the teams
dispersed and went on to their next mission.
Post
Event
After an exhilarating 5 hours in Changi Airport, the
first team that reached the final destination consisted of Darryl, Melissa,
Alson, Han Ming, Yao Su, Kai Qin and Regena! The rest of the teams arrived
minutes after that, looking very tired as they all had a long day in the
airport.
Photo
taking in progress!
Serious
discussion between the supervisors during the debrief!
Our
lovely EMRS team
After everyone had arrived at the meeting location, we
all headed upstairs with our 4 supervisors for a prize presentation! All teams
received prizes as we wanted to reward them for their hard work and enthusiasm
the whole day. It was then followed by a short debrief from our team and
supervisors. Everyone seemed to have enjoyed the amazing race despite not being
the winning team and it has definitely created a stronger bond among all the teams!
