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The theatrical tour combined storytelling techniques, like role-playing and visual props to bring the lives of the early immigrants in Singapore alive.

At the end of the trip, we were all left with a deep sense of appreciation for the contribution of these people to present-day Singapore. It was an enriching session about understanding Singapore's multicultural heritage. Moreover, it made us contemplate about universal human emotions like ambition, finding ourselves and finding love in the process. I also had a great time interacting with my department teachers outside our usual school routines.

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I enjoyed the learning very much and respect the work of Dignity kitchen.

What stood out to me was:

1. Effectiveness of a strengths-based approach. The instructor emphasised that they always start from their client's strengths. E.g. if the person can only move 1 part of his body due to stroke, they trained him to operate a machine which only requires minimal hand movement.

2. There are endless possibilities. The ingenious ways deployed by the organisations to bring out the best in every individual inspires me to strive to do the same.

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The LJ was enriching and eye-opening as I got to learn simple sign language and see how technology is adapted to suit the needs of various communities. I was also inspired by the perseverance and resilience of the trainees and how they overcame challenges.

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The trip to Dignity Kitchen was eye and heart opening. It showed the importance of being part of a community to support and be supported. I was also inspired by its founder’s desire to search and fight for those who have been forgotten by society and it’s a reminder for me to keep fighting for my students,esp those who are sometimes unseen.

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The Hummies ended the June Hols with a LJ to Dignity Kitchen. We hear the organisation's good work, vision, mission and values. It resonates with our work in Schools. We learnt simple sign language and ordered drinks using it. We also got to whip up fruit rojak and made butter cookies. Sedap :)

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The Chinatown tour brought me back to how Singapore was like in the past and how the place evolved from just a fishing village to a bustling area and tourist destination.

The interesting part of the tour was that the tour guide took on the role of a peasant who came from China and it was as if we saw the changes of Chinatown from his eyes/perspective.

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We went on a dramatic tour of the China Town area where the guide tried to draw us back to the past by presenting himself as a character from the 1930s.

This exercise brought the past alive as I was able to envision how China Town was from the perspective of the narrator who was supposed to be a peasant from China. It is a good exercise in perspective taking and walking in the shoes of a character to understand setting, motivations, feelings and experiences.

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The editors discussed the role of Berita Harian in Singapore, how the newspaper stays current by interacting with readers on social media, and some of their highs and lows during their careers.

I am particularly impressed by their resilience in driving digitalization efforts to expand their readership and broaden their audience, especially among the youth!

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We attended the sharing by the staff of SPH's Morning Comma to learn about the whole process of news production and the design of the Campus Morning Post catering for secondary school students learning Chinese. There was also a sharing by a photojournalist, which taught me about the not-so-easy nature of the industry and his love for his profession. This made me guide the students in taking photos and letting them keep an eye on the daily small and big events in the school.

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Malay Unit LJ to Berita Harian @ SPH, 23 May

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Malay Unit LJ to Berita Harian @ SPH, 23 May

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Nadiah: Print media has lose it’s popularity. Hence to ensure that they do not lose readers, they also produce news to cater to the digital natives (20s-30s) and to the social natives (gen Z). For the digital natives, BH added new segments in their online news (on website, Facebok, Instagram, TikTok) to increase readers such as ‘Kaki Jalan’ (news segment that introduces new places to visit) and ‘Kaki Makan’ (introduces new places to eat). For the social natives, the news are now also in the form of podcast and vodcast, available on various social media platforms. Change is inevitable. This is to ensure BH remains relevant to the mass. Similarly to the education sector, we are not able to remain stagnant. We need to always change to stay relevant.

Farhana: Do you know that you need not have a diploma or degree in mass comm to be a journalist for BH?! I was surprised to learn about this. They welcome prospective journalists from all walks of life and backgrounds e.g. ex-entrepreneurs, ex-lawyers and of course, ex-teachers! This is a trait of their working force that BH appreciates and values as it allows for a huge networking that can provide them easy access to a wide range of information and resources for printed and digital publications on various domains/areas e.g. politics, finance, human interest stories etc. Clearly, interconnectedness is a feature of the 21st C and should be a T&L model that we adopt in Singapore schools (interdisciplinary/interdepartment programmes or activities).

Insyirah: This learning journey allowed me to understand the rationale behind using certain forms of language in Berita Harian. As a ML teacher who believes that the newspaper should be a reference for good use of language to students, I am often critical of how ML is being used in BH. However, from this LJ I have learnt that the editors do a lot of homework to ensure that sentence structure and vocabulary are as accurate as possible and do not affect consumers' understanding of the news. As a teacher, I need to continue to remind students of the importance of context when using ML so that they can use appropriate language in different contexts.

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We completed a fulfilling learning journey in a rainy afternoon. It was interesting to listen to photographer Zhen Zhong's sharing. The stories behind each photo are more than words can describe! The onsite visit to various departments in Zaobao also gave me a clearer understanding of the life of journalists at SPH.

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CL Unit Learning journey to Zaobao @SPH on 14 May

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CL Unit Learning journey to Zaobao @SPH on 14 May

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The learning journey to Zaobao@SPH was an enriching and meaningful one. The Zaobao newspapers has a long historical and cultural significance in the promotion of Chinese language, culture and identity.

In addition, the sharing by the different presenters was very engaging. The presenters brought us through all the thought process that they have behind every articles or photographs, as well as the behind-the-scenes (operational) work that they have to work on, in order to present the news accurately and timely.

The curation of news for the Zaobao's douhao e-magazine for students are also well thought out, so that the students will find the news relevant and be engaged in the activities provided in the e-magazine.

All in all, I learnt that it is important to always learn, seek improvement and evolve, in order to stay relevant, while we never forget on why we started in what we're doing.

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The Zaobao newspaper carries the history and cultural heritage of Singapore while also being dedicated to Chinese language education. The spirit of the journalists in handling pressure and challenges during interviews and news editing is something we should learn from, and their boldness in self-renewal is also worth our contemplation. As teachers, we should persist in our commitment to mother tongue education, boldly renew ourselves, keep up with the times, focus on students' needs, and make mother tongue education more vibrant.

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The SPH learning journey was very interesting and meaningful. From the reports of several sharers, I learned that the work of journalists is very hard and sometimes even life-threatening. The photos taken by photojournalists are illuminating. They are the experiencers and recorders of major events. This experience made me understand better that behind a newspaper is the hard work of countless staff.

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The learning journey to Zaobao@SPH was profoundly enriching. Through the presentations, we gained valuable insights into the intricate thought processes and behind-the-scenes operations involved in producing news materials. The meticulously curated content of Zaobao's douhao e-magazine for students ensures both relevance and engagement. The resilience and innovative spirit of the journalists were truly eye-opening, underscoring the importance of continuous learning, striving for improvement.

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This learning journey offered valuable insights into the news industry. We explored the history of Singaporean newspapers and the entire news production process, from interviews to publication. The dedication of photojournalists, who risk their lives for impactful images, was inspiring.

We also learned that newspapers must innovate to stay relevant. The news agency's addition of short video news segments and electronic editions highlights this adaptation. These changes make news more diverse and accessible.

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The learning journey was highly enriching and educational. I gained a thorough understanding of how SPH handles reporting, camera operation, and the printing process. Additionally, I learned about various features in DouHao, enhancing my overall knowledge and skills.