Mark (Team Leader)
HongGuo (Recorder)
Xavier (Time Taker)
Alvin (Store Man)
Hakim (Store Man)
Hongjin (Camera Man)
GEOGRAPHY
Our Malaysia Field Trip Blog
Members:
Mark (Team Leader)
HongGuo (Recorder)
Xavier (Time Taker)
Alvin (Store Man)
Hakim (Store Man)
Hongjin (Camera Man)
Mark (Team Leader)
HongGuo (Recorder)
Xavier (Time Taker)
Alvin (Store Man)
Hakim (Store Man)
Hongjin (Camera Man)
Day 2
On the second day, we had a buffet breakfast at the hotel. And it was raining at that moment. Our actual plan was to split the group into two.It was divided to Bus1 and Bus2. Our group was on Bus2. Bus1 going to the coast first then to the waterfall. And bus two, the way round.
But due to rain, we had to do it all together. Since it rained, the waterfall would be high tide. So the result would not be accurate.
We headed to the bus and went to the Black Rock Beach. We got to see a real Seawall which was of a different shape as what the textbook show.
We also got to see what a destructive wave can do to a beach. After that, we went to see a cliff. We also got to see a headland and bay.
This allowed us to see what the textbook was showing us. Then we headed for lunch.
After lunch, we headed to the waterfall. Since we had a big group of 70 people, Bus2 had to give way to Bus1 first. Hence we had to think about our performance for the orhpanage.
JiaXin had a great idea of having a mass dance by the bus. She wanted us to dance the Pink Panther song. So since she wanted a bus performance,
she had to propose it to all of the other people from the bus. We all walked to the other group of student and proposed it to them.
However, we did not had a good respond from the girls from 4G. They didn't want to dance at all. Eilyn proposed for us to wash the toilet.
However, Mark was pissed and scolded Eilyn.
All of us went there to learn and to give. However, the responds from the 4G girls was not very nice. We were doing this for all the orphans but they didn't want to.
After much discussion, Bus1 finished their field work. Then our group went down to do the waterfall.
Mdm yusma briefed us on what we had to do and how it was suppose to be carried out. With clear instructions and directions, our group went straight to the fieldwork.
We have to find out the Width, Depth, Wetted Perimeter, Speed, Cross Section of the River and Different Rock Fragments.
We divided our group such that we would be able to finish our job fast. Alvin had to collect the Rock Fragments.
While HongGuo, Xavier, Hakim, HongJin and Mark were getting wet at the waterfall collect the rest of the answers.
After collecting all the informations, we headed back to dry land.
Once all the group was done with their results, we headed back to the bus and went for our dinner.
We had a very late dinner and it was not very nice.
We went to the meeting room after our dinner and we had to show Mdm Yusma our performance. However, we were not ready.
So we had to sit together as a Bus and complete our performance. Mdm Yusma knew our problem with the the 4G girls. So she tried to solve our problems with them.
After everything was solved, we headed to finish our performance. We went outside and dance to the song, Nobody Nobody.
Mark came up with a very nice movement. once everyone mastered the movements, we showed the dance to Mdm Yusma.
After we were done, Xavier, HongGuo, Alvin, Hongjin, Mark and Jiaxin wanted to have a Dance Challenge with the Malay guys as a performance.
So we stayed up and practiced our dance.
Day 3 and 4
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Day 3
We had again another breakfast buffet. Then we headed to the forest.
We had someone to guide us through the forest explaining what the different trees produce different products.
After the walk, we headed for lunch. And about 4 people got leeched!
We went to the orphanage. At first it was quite awkward when we enter the orphanage. But after some time, we opened up and was able to reach out the the orphans.
We were playing games with them and getting to know each of the orphans. We saw the smiles in each of the orphans and knew that they enjoyed themselves.
Lastly, we did a dance for the orphans as a group and it is time when we show our dance that we practiced for a long time the day before
After all the laughters and fun, it was the most saddening moment where we need to leave the orphanage.
We cannot bear to leave the orphanage as we really had fun and wanted to know each other better but time was not with us and we left.
If there are opportunities like this, we would be glad to go again. After that, we had chances to shop in the shopping for a hour.
After that, we went to a hotel in KL which was a 5 star hotel! We had briefing as usual and then went to our hotel rooms.
We were very excited when we entered our room, it was so cool, comfortable and cosy!!!
The most funniest things was that in between our room and Xavier`s room was our teacher`s room, Mdm Yusma.
We were unable as we had lots of fun in the hotel, we had lots of laughter that unable to sleep. We slept eventually.
Day 4
The next day, we had little activities. We basically went to try the Nyonya dishes and after that we went on a long ride back to Singapore!!!
When we reached the custom, we took a photo with the tour guide as we were thankful and grateful for the brave tour guide!
It was about 8:10 when we reached Singapore, Our HOME!
Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 5:34 PM
DAY 1
For the first day, we spent most of our time sleeping or playing in the bus. This was due to the fact that the journey from Singapore to Malaysia was a long trip. When we finally reached Malaysia, we had to stop for a toilet break at a nearby "restaurant". It was known to people that it is a very convenient place to have both lunch and a toilet break from the long journey they had undergo.
After our breakfast, we had yet another long ride on the bus. Heading to the Orang Asli settlement. However, we had to stop for our lunch time. After lunch, we went back to the bus and carried on with the long bus ride.
Once we reach the Orang Asli settlement, we had to take a boat ride to the settlement area. We had to choose 6-7 people. However our tour guild told us that it can be 8 person to a boat. We chose Hong Guo, Hong Jin, Alvin, Xavier, Hakim, Gilbert, Ivan and myself. we had 8. but the other tour guild told us that we can't 8 in a boat. And we all didn't wanted to leave our clique. Then the brave Hong Guo stood and told us that he didn't mind going the other. So, Hong Guo went with Eilyn, Michelle, Li Ting, Cherie and our dear teacher, Miss Sarifah.
Our boat was FANTASTIC! It was because, our boat driver was speeding when we asked for the boat to be faster. He did alot of stuns and tricks. Which made us very silly. When the boat drifted, we went screaming.
When we reached the settlement, we had to wait for all of the other people to reach the settlement as we all left the boat ride at different timings. Once everyone reached, the tour guild introduced us to the Orang Asli. Then the Orang Asli showed us a form of weapon use for hunting. It was a Blowpipe. After the Orang Asli showed us a demo on how to use the Blowpipe, he asked if we wanted to try out the Blowpipe. Gilbert and Hongjin volunteered to try out the Blowpipe. Gilbert had two tries. The first try was a fail. However, he strike on the second try. Hongjin also strike on the second try but not the first try.
We also noticed that there are two kinds of monkey. The long tailed monkey and the short tailed monkey. The long tailed monkey was somehow the dumber one. The short tailed monkey known as the Pig Tails Monkey was known for its smartness for gathering coconuts from the coconut tree. We spotted a Pig Tails Monkey at the Orang Asli settlement.
After the Orang Asli settlement, we went back to the bus and carried on with our long journey to the hotel.
When we reached the hotel and after we checked in. We had our debrief at the Meeting Room. We were briefed on what we were expected to do on the next day.
After the debrief, we went to our hotel room. We were shocked to see that the hotel room was fantastic and was shocked to see that there was a bath tube.
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Pictures!
Day 3
Tropical Rainforest Trip
Day 3
Tropical Rainforest Trip
Orphanage
Day 4
all our camera didn't have very nice picture for Day4 so we only have one pcture:D
reflection
Hakim's Reflection
I've learnt a lot of new things from this geog fieldtrip .
My friends and i had a lot of fun doing some activities at the river such as measuring the speed of the river and others.
These activities gave me a better understanding of factors that affect a river . Besides that , we visited an orphanage.
We played games with the orphans and even entertained them . It was a truly memorable experience .
Because it shows me how orphans can be when visitors come to visit.
They are sad inside them, however they do not show that expression to us.
This visit had taught me a valuable lesson which can be applied in my life .
I must treasure the people around me when they are still alive.
HongGuo's Reflection
Many things i took back from Malaysia to Singapore! Firstly, we went to the Orang Asli and learnt about what they do for their living.
They were not as privilege as us, we do not have to work for our own food but the people in Orang Asli need to do that in order to survive.
Secondly, we went to the river and waterfall in Kuantan and we had lots of fun in measuring the width, depth and the wetted perimeter of the river.
We got to experience how the river works! It really helps in my learning for river and coast.
Thirdly, we went to the forest and learnt what different trees produce different fruits.
It was a great experience to enter a man-made rainforest plantation!
After the forest walk, it was my favourite activity of the trip! We had lots of fun playing with the orphans, we also danced for the orphans.
It caught me to realise how strong and contented the orphans are with the smile they always had on their face.
I was wondering, if i were without parents, will i be like them?
Lastly, we went to try the Nyonya dishes in the restuarant and it was GOOD!
In conclusion, I had lots of experiences and reflections to think about.
It was a good learning trip!
Xavier's Reflection
This trip enables me to learn visually and i can memorise things easier.
Its a valuable experience. I love the exquisitive hotel and it serves a good resting place for me to relax after a long tiring day.
Things i have learnt are About coast, level of development and how they have live through their life.
I takes them as a role model as they endure hardships throughout their lives and dont even utter a single word.
Beautiful sceneries that cannot be found in Singapore are to be seen and appreciated.
We also had some hands-on work like measuring the speed,width and depth of the river.
However, the food there was disappointing. Their service is not as good as i expected.
I shall not elaborate about that. Also, we can learnt how cliffs, headland and bays are form.
Its an un forgettable experience. Lastly, a visit to the orphanage leaves good memories.
We are suppose to organise some activities to entertain them. I love the kids.
I have admirable respect for them and think they should deserve better.
Overall, from this trip, it helps me in memorizing better with the help of using vision,
and we can compare the level of development between malaysia and singapore.
Alvin's Reflection
From this trip i've learnt alot og things that the geography textbook would not be able teach me. For example:
Orang Asli, waterfall and the tropical forest.
As for Orang Asli, Singaporeans is more developed than the Orang Asli.
During the waterfall event, we had lots of fun, which is the most exciting part of the trip.
We measured width, speed, depth and volume of the river.
Lastly, for the forest, we must save the earth, gobal warming is taking place every second, and the ozone layer is depleting.
One second of our lives, is own to the trees. Last but not least, at the orphanage, we must have empathy.
HongJin's Reflection
I learn lots of things that are not taught in class.
Although we have no much time for shopping till the final day of the trip but we still enjoyed ourself.
I've went to malaysia lots of times but this is the most meaningful and fruitful trip.
The most memorable thing which i won't forget is when we are at the orphanage!
The kids there are very cute.
We seriously enjoyed ourself, although we make a fool out of ourself there like by playing games like:
Tu Tu Train, Musical Chairs, Lao Ying Zhua Xiao Ji, London Bridge.
Cool right? Although people might say "What a childish game!"
But to me childish so what brings the children happiness.
As long as the orphan are happy i will happy!
Some of the orphans interected with us. I even got to know some of their names like, Piyo and PeiYi!
Piyo is a cute boy, whom i played with all the way.
Then he asked me to carry him!
Mark's Reflection
Being able to go forr this Malaysia field trip had made me learn many valuable lessons in life.
For example, to treasure what we have, to empathize how people around us feel and more importantly perseverance.
We went to the Orang Asli settlement which allowed us to see the big gap of a developing area and a developed area.
Singapore is a developed country but Malaysia is still developing. Seeing the Orang Asli it shows the urban side of Malaysia.
We also went for the fieldwork at the waterfall. This experience was something very meaningful. before i went there, i didn't have any idea about what is wetted primeter,
but now i have a clear understanding of what it is. And also we were able to see what an actual headland and bay looks like and how it eroded.
Being able to see all of this would give students an upper hand in studying due to the fact we have seen it and would be able to remember it.
The most exciting part of this entire trip was the visit to the orphanage. We had to come out with our own performance and i was able to learn the dance within one day.
I was very happy as i am not very good in dancing and i was able to catch up with them.
I have learnt that it is better to give then to take during the visit to the orphanage.
Our bus donated a sum of RM$600+ and the other bus collected RM$100+. The sum do not matter but it is the thought that counts.
The smiles on the orphans faces immediately brighten up my day and i felt a sense of satisfaction as we were able to allow them to have fun.
This trip was a exciting and fruitful one. If i have the chance, I won't mind going for this trip again.
credits
For creating this blog:Mark
HongGuo
Alvin
Xavier
Hakim
Hongjin
Teachers who made that day possible:
MDM YUSMA!
Miss Merlinda
Miss Sarifah
Miss Lam
Mr Lin
Mr Greg