Learning Journeys
Chengdu ShiShi High School , Chengdu , China
This year , 22 students took to using online sessions to experience Chengdu for their GEP . Due to the pandemic , the students were unable to fly over and experience the beautiful city of Chengdu . Over the course of 5 sessions , they discussed a variety of topics such as the ways our cities used water , how to improve the standard of living and of course , different local cuisines .
However , the highlight of the programme was the sharing of the topic of “ Me and my city ”. Each student went to their favourite place around Singapore and shot informative Vlogs for the sharing session . All the individual videos were then combined to form one beautiful and engaging video which they proudly shared with the Chinese students . The experience of travelling all over the island with their friends and awkwardly recording themselves speaking to a camera publicly made for an unforgettable experience . Through the sharing of this topic , they also learnt about some of the magnificent sights in Chengdu such as the Giant Panda Research and Conservatory Centre , Chun Xi Road and the famous Dujiangyan irrigation system .
Michelle and Keshia introducing Jewel in their Vlog
GEP participants trying out Mala dishes
Samuel and Jeffrey introducing the Merlion in their Vlog
The interaction with the students from Shishi School also made the trip that much more memorable as they filled sessions with smiles and laughter . They have greatly enjoyed their company and over the course of the GEP , even forged some close friendships with the Chinese students .
A screenshot of some of the participants Josephian Annual 2020
85