Day-Out to Singapore Changi Airport

Let the Niwa-ians tell you a story, a story about a school day of Niwa Schoolhouse that was filled with so much fun, laughter and joy.


“We are going to Singapore Changi Airport. Niwa-ians, are you ready?”

Boys at NiwaThe boys exclaimed, “Hurray! Yes!”

Girls at Niwa

The girls replied, “Us too!”
And they offered their brightest smile for the camera.

At the Door

The photographer said, “Let’s go!”

The team took a group photograph at the entrance of Niwa Schoolhouse before boarding the bus.

Pair 1 on the Bus

“Let’s hold hands!”

Teacher and Child

“Yeah, we are going to Singapore Changi Airport!”

Pair 2 on the Bus

“We can hardly wait to reach Singapore Changi Airport.”

On the Bus 1

“I like going on the big bus.”

On the Bus 2

“I am able to buckle the seat belt by myself.”

On the Bus 3

“I am a big boy now. I can sit by myself.”

“Vroom, vroom and off we go!”

During the bus ride, the Niwa-ians were tasked with a ‘mission’ that was to search for a list of pictures from a checklist, such as the ‘Flight Information Board’, the ‘runway’ and the ‘aeroplanes’.

Finally, the Niwa-ians and the teachers arrived at Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 3 after a 30 minutes journey. They were all geared up to start their adventure once they stepped foot into the ‘Arrival Hall’.

Here you go

“We can go this way to find the ‘check-in counters’.

Taking a lift

“How about taking a lift to the ‘Departure Hall’ first?”

Traffic Lights Fun

“We are right beside the ‘check-in counters’.”

Here is a tick to that

“Remember we saw the ‘Control Tower’ on our way here?”

I can find it

“I have found the ‘Flight Information Board’ right up there.”

Another one found

“Buddy, look! We are at the ‘Departure Hall’ right now.”

Check again

“Where can I find the conveyor belt?”

Conveyer Belt

“I found it.”

Waiting

“Let’s take a rest. We are tired from all the walking.”

At SCA T3

“Me too.”

Arrived at T3

“And me.”

At the Pole

“I am not and I can still continue our adventure.”

Looking

“Look at all the luggages moving on the conveyor belt.”

At the Viewing Gallery

“We need to find the ‘runway’ and the ‘aeroplanes’ soon.”

On a mission

“Finally, we have completed the ‘mission’.”

It was time for the rewards where the Niwa-ians were invited to the playground for some good physical fun! Yippe!

At PG 1

“Do you want to join me?”

At PG 2

“Sure, let me walk down the stairs.”

At PG 3

“I will wait for you here.”

At PG 5

“Here I come!”

At PG 4

“Hello from the bridge!”

At PG 10

“I can spy you.”

At PG 13

“Where are you?”

At PG 9

“I am playing with the see-saw.”

At PG 7

“I like playing with see-saw, let’s go!”

At PG 6

“Can I have a turn too please?”

At PG 11

“Ok, I am coming too.”

At PG 8

“I need to do this slowly.”

At PG 12

“Where did you say you were?”

At PG 14

“We are here and we are ready to eat our lunch.”

Soon, the Niwa-ians were famished from the exercises and they requested to have their lunch. Just then, the airport prams were in sight and the Little Tots got just lucky to enjoy a ride.

In the Pram 1

“I am the lucky girl.”

In the Pram 2

“I love the ride.”

In the Pram 3

“Can I come down now?”

At McDonald’s, the Niwa-ians were treated to a special ‘Happy Meal’ that comes with a surprise toy, a nugget set, some fries and corn cups for sharing. No wonder the little ones finished up the goodies in no time.

MCD 1

“I love the corn cup. It is so healthy.”

MCD 2

“Second nugget and it will be finished in a few mouthfuls.”

MCD 4

“I agree for the nuggets are so delicious.”

MCD 3

“The nuggets with ketchup is a must for me.”

MCD 5

“The Ribena drink is awesome.”

MCD 6

“I love yummy corn cup.”

MCD 7

“Want to share my fries?”

MCD 8

“Yes, please.”

MCD 9

A happy photo to express the simple joy in life!

MCD 10

“So tired. I could actually sleep.”

So, the Niwa-ians headed back to their Niwa Schoolhouse after an eventful field trip to Singapore Changi Airport. They were all tired but happy.


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Welcome to Urban Greens!

In conjunction with Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, Niwa Schoolhouse embarked on a new community project titled as ‘Urban Greens’, together with Microgreenssg and The Healing Concierge as our partners.

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15 May 2015 marked the first plant-in of the Microgreens seedlings for our Niwa-ians. Within the school campus of Niwa Schoolhouse, we made space to create a very special growing station that promises abundant sunlight for the plants. What a brilliant way of shouting “Planting in the Garden”, as Niwa means ‘garden’ in the Japanese language.

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We are also very privileged to have Ms. Khai Lin from Microgreenssg to personally demonstrate the planting process of the unique seeds of the sunflower and the pea plant. To our great amazement, the older children were excited to be involved in a discussion about the conditions for the seeds to germinate.

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The hands-on planting experience proved to be a great learning point for the little ones to explore with peat-moss soil, as they love to ‘pat’ the soil with tender loving touches to set a good foundation bed for the micro-seedlings. Furthermore, the children love to use the water spray bottle in watering the seedlings. It simply amazed them as they observed the process.

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Now, the micro-seedlings are well-rested into their ‘bed’ and the children have been tasked with the responsibility of watering them twice a day. Read on to find out more. Continue reading

Once a Mother, Always one

“I may not be perfect but when I look at my children, I know that I got something in my life perfectly right.”

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This Mother’s Day, we would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude to our mothers who have been loving and caring for us since the day of our birth.

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We love you, Mom, for the many, many, many reasons that we would love to express in words.

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We thank you, Mom, for the many, many, many sacrifices that we are ever so grateful for.

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On your special day, let us hold your hand and make you something good and sweet that we can both enjoy together.

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Happy Mother’s Day to you, my Mom!