Identify the landmarks/national logo/leaders of Singapore and each significance. E-Learning Day 29 July 2011

A. (1) Landmark of Singapore – Pioneer (1) Clue: Located along the East-West MRT Line. Named after one of Singapore’s early pioneers. Task: Describe his contributions to Singapore (no more than 50 words)

A. (2) Landmark of Singapore – Pioneer (2) Clue: Named after the second President of Singapore. One of main arteries of highways connecting to S’pore’s international airport. Task: Describe the contributions of this person (no more than 50 words)

A. (3) Landmark of Singapore – Pioneer (3) Clue: One of Singapore’s major hospital located within the central region. One of Singapore’s early pioneers. Task: Describe his contributions for Singapore (50 words).

A.(4) Landmark of Singapore – Pioneer (4) Clue: Found near the Esplanade theatre. He was killed as a war hero during the Japanese Occupation of Malaya and Singapore. Task: Describe his role during the Japanese Occupation.

A.(5) Landmark of Singapore – Pioneer (5) Clue: This Fountain was found near the Esplanade theatre. Named after one benefactor of Singapore. His grandson, Tan Jiak Kim (Jiak Kim Road), like himself had a road and even a bridge named after him. Task: Describe his contributions to Singapore during the 19 th century.

B.(6) Singapore Road – Pioneer (6) Clue: Where can you find this Road? Task: Describe his contributions to Singapore (no more than 50 words)

B. (7) Singapore Road – Pioneer (7) Clue: Where can you find this Road? Task: Describe his contributions to Singapore (no more than 50 words)

B. (8) Singapore MRT Station – Pioneer (8) Who was this man? Clue: One of the stations along the proposed Downtown Line from Bukit Panjang station to central areas. He was the founder of Hwa Chong Institution (formerly Chinese High School). Task: Describe his contributions to Singapore.

B. (9) Singapore MRT Station – Pioneer (9) Clue: The station is situated nearest to a popular food centre along Old Airport Road. The person is the late uncle of Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, monarch of Britain. Task: Describe his contributions to Singapore (no more than 50 words)

B.(10) Singapore MRT Station – Pioneer (10) Clue: This station is located along the Northeast MRT Station, next to Bendemeer Road. Task: Why was this station named after this person?

C. (11) Uniquely Singapore’s Logo: Clue: One of Singapore’s most important statutory boards which have helped Singapore’s transformation to a First World country. What does it stand for? Task: Spelt out the initials. Describe this organisation’s year of founding and contribution to Singapore (50 words).

C. (12)Uniquely Singapore’s Logo: Clue: One of Singapore’s most important statutory boards which have helped in Singapore’s nation-building and binding of her people to the country. What does it stand for? Task: Spelt out the initials. Describe this organisation’s year of founding and role & contribution to Singapore (50 words).

C. (13)Uniquely Singapore’s Logo: Clue: One of Singapore’s most important statutory board which have helped her business sectors to be amongst the most competitive in the world. What does it stand for? Task: Spelt out the initials. Describe this organisation’s year of founding and role & contribution to Singapore (50 words).

C. (14)Uniquely Singapore’s Logo: Clue: One of Singapore’s most important state-owned corporations which have helped Singapore to be a major port of call. What does it stand for? Task: Spelt out the initials. Describe this organisation’s year of founding and role & contribution to Singapore (50 words).

C. (15) Uniquely Singapore’s Logo: Clue: One of Singapore’s most important organisations which have helped to make Singapore an attractive place to invest in. What does it stand for? Task: Spelt out the initials. Describe this organisation’s year of founding and role & contribution to Singapore (50 words).

C. (16)Uniquely Singapore’s Logo: Clue: One of Singapore’s most important organisations which have helped to make Singapore an attractive place to set up business and enterprises. What does it stand for? Task: Spelt out the initials. Describe this organisation’s year of founding and role & contribution to Singapore (50 words).

D. (17) Leaders of Modern Singapore: Clue: Considered one of Singapore’s modern founders. One of Singapore’s most important political leaders from the 1960s till his retirement in Why was he so important in helping the Prime Minister in the nation-building? Task: Identify this man. Describe his role & contribution to Singapore’s transformation from a nation struggling for her survival to become a First World country (100 words).

D. (18) Leaders of Modern Singapore: Clue: Considered one of Singapore’s modern founders. One of Singapore’s most important political leaders from the 1960s till his retirement in Why was he so important in transforming the city-state? Task: Identify this man. Describe his role & contribution to Singapore’s transformation from a nation struggling for her survival to become a First World country (100 words).

D. (19) Leaders of Modern Singapore: Clue: Considered one of Singapore’s modern founders. One of Singapore’s most important political leaders from the 1960s till his retirement in He was credited in writing the country’s National Pledge in Task: Identify this man. Describe his role & contribution to Singapore’s foreign policy ( ) from a young country to her place in ASEAN and the United Nations (100 words).

D. (20) Leaders of Modern Singapore: Clue: Considered one of Singapore’s modern founders. One of Singapore’s most important political leaders from the 1960s till his retirement in He also served as Chairman of the People’s Action Party. He was credited in the design of the country’s National Flag. Task: Identify this man. Describe his role & contribution to the country (100 words).

D. (21) Leaders of Modern Singapore: Clue: One of Singapore’s six Presidents. He was a Peranakan. He was credited in conveying a message from then President of Indonesia, Suharto to Singapore’s leaders which broke the difficult tension between Singapore and Indonesia during the time. Events that followed thereafter ushered a period of close working relationships between the neighbouring countries, and friendship between its leaders. Task: Identify this man. Describe his role & contribution to the country (100 words).

D. (22) Leaders of Modern Singapore: Clue: One of Singapore’s most important political leaders in the 1960s-1980s. He held the posts of chairmanships for a list of government-linked companies which later went on to become leading corporations in its respective fields of industry. But he was best remembered for his role Singaporeans would thank him for, which also won him Ramon Magsaysay Award in He is best remembered for solving the housing issues in the 1960s. Task: Identify this man. Describe his role & contribution to the country (100 words).

Tasks/ Notes: (1) Brief Outline/Task required: There are 4 parts. From part (A) to (D), each student will attempt at least 2 questions from each part. The remaining 2 questions can be chosen from any part. (2) Aim: An awareness and appreciation of the rich historical heritage in our city, contributions of pioneers and political leaders who had contributed much to the country and the namesake of some main subway train stations in our midst. (3) Given the tight constraints to write up on at least ten (10) topics (2 each from Part A, B, C & D and plus another 2 from any sub-parts), you are advised to liaise and work closely with your classmates (although the marks are individually graded). You are given only an hour to complete the task.