Learning Journeys Week 2022

Relive the highlights of Learning Journeys Week 2022, where students explored Singapore's history, environment, and culture through trips, service learning, and career talks.

Last updated 4 May 2026

Learning Journeys Week 2022

From 7-11 March 2022, our students embarked on a week-long experiential journey to better understand "The Singapore Story". With participation from the whole school, including our staff who planned and facilitated the journeys, parent volunteers who accompanied and chaperoned some of our students during the activities, and our alumnae who shared their expert knowledge, various trips and activities were planned during Learning Journeys Week.

These fieldtrips are excellent out-of-classroom opportunities to develop our students' civic beliefs, ties to the local community through an awareness of our nation's past, present and future, as well as their capacity for social and community action.

*All activities were conducted in line with prevailing Safe Management Measures.

These were some of the activities our students participated in:

Walking Tour (all levels) - Students embarked on a walking tour around Braddell-Toa Payoh to visit unique and historical landmarks in the area and interact with the interesting biodiversity they encountered during the walk.

A masked adult guide speaks to a group of masked students holding papers outdoors near a blue building.

A tabby cat sits on a ledge, looking down at an open tin of wet food beside it.

A masked guide wearing a hat speaks to masked students in white uniforms on a city sidewalk near a Shell station.

Two masked girls make peace signs while standing atop a concrete playground structure near a school building.

Students in white uniforms and dark skirts walk past a blue street sign reading Lorong 4 Toa Payoh in Singapore.

Students in uniforms and masks pose in front of a large dragon-shaped mosaic playground with tall apartment blocks behind.

Singapore's Water Story (Year 1) - At Bishan-AMK Park, our Year 1 students spent their morning exploring different parts of the park to learn how it contributes to Singapore's efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in her water resources. Nestled in the heartlands, the park also serves as an important community space for social bonding and is a picturesque space for many to jog or play sports at!

Students in white shirts and masks pose by the large Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park sign with a huge banyan tree behind them.

A masked girl with glasses photographs a rocky stream in a green park using a smartphone held horizontally.

Six masked people stand on a circular stone platform in a pond, surrounded by lush green trees under a cloudy sky.

Four masked school girls in uniforms stand outdoors around a raised planter box filled with green plants, looking at phones.

Two students in uniforms stand on a wooden bridge over a pond filled with lotus leaves and a pink flower.

Six masked schoolgirls in white shirts and navy skirts pose under a stone arch in a green park.

Heritage Trails at Fort Canning (Year 1) - Fort Canning (Bukit Larangan) is a significant site in Singapore's history. Along the trail, our girls conducted a mini historical investigation to uncover more about Singapore's past and over 700 years of heritage.

Five masked students in white uniforms sit on a fountain edge at Raffles Garden, with a white colonial building behind them.

A masked guide speaks to a group of uniformed schoolgirls with backpacks on a garden path near a glass dome.

Four masked students in white uniforms sit on an outdoor bench, reviewing papers and tablets under green trees.

A formal garden with a central flagpole, colorful flags, green lawns, and groups of students sitting on the grass.

Farm in the City (Year 1) - Our Year 1s visited the Kok Fah Technology Farm, where they got a closer look at how the urban farm incorporates advanced agricultural systems and technologies into its operations. They also had a chance to tour the Greenhouse and the Farmer's Market, where freshly harvested local produce were sold.

Three students and an adult walk inside Kok Fah's Showcase Greenhouse, a large structure with a translucent roof.

A masked instructor speaks to a group of masked students in white shirts inside a greenhouse with plant trays.

Many small potted basil plants on trays with a handwritten label reading Basil 16/2.

Students wearing masks tour a greenhouse with tiered rows of growing lettuce plants on red trays.

A masked man holds a large tray of red lettuce while masked students with tablets observe inside a greenhouse.

A cluster of cherry tomatoes in various stages of ripeness, from green to yellow, orange, and red, hanging on a vine.

Exploring Values-in-Action (Year 1) - Students got to serve various beneficiaries and gain a better understanding of other vulnerable groups through this Service Learning/Values-in-Action experience, where they were hard at work cleaning homes of elderly residents and care centres, while interacting with the beneficiaries. They also participated in a school clean-up activity to better support our elderly cleaners and estate crew's work. This was an opportunity for students to put into practice social responsibility in maintaining a conducive school environment, while taking ownership of their respective classrooms.

Four masked schoolgirls in white uniforms sit on a bench outdoors with cleaning supplies, posing with peace signs.

A schoolgirl in uniform and face mask cleans the backs of beige chairs in a classroom.

A girl in a school uniform and mask stands by a wall decorated with pink and yellow cards forming the number 106.

A girl in a school uniform and face mask mops a wet concrete floor beside blue and red buckets.

A girl in white top and blue shorts mops a tiled bedroom floor near a bed, with her reflection visible in a mirror.

Two girls in white uniforms and face masks clean windows with blue cloths, with a red apartment building visible outside.

For the Year 2s, they embarked on the Regional Immersion and Community Exploration (RICE) Programme, a signature programme for the level that takes place during LJ Week. In its original form, RICE involved an overnight immersion experience in Johor, Malaysia, where students participate in interactive and cultural activities with the locals. Since 2021, due to the COVID-19 situation, RICE activities were conducted in Singapore. Whether it is held overseas or locally, RICE is carefully and meaningfully designed for students to have rich and interactive learning experiences, and they record and reflect on their shared experiences in a journal.

National Museum (Year 2) - Students visited the National Museum to learn how to make connections between the different groups of people in Singapore's history. They also gained sociocultural intelligence, which will aid them in navigating a highly diverse world in the future.

A guide holds a tablet facing students seated on red chairs in a museum room with a large video wall display.

Students in dark uniforms and face masks stand on a curved white balcony with ornate arched columns.

A masked guide holds up a poster for masked students with backpacks inside a museum with a large black-and-white mural.

A museum guide in a mask speaks to three masked schoolgirls near a display case in a Growing Up 1955-1965 exhibit.

Students in school uniforms and masks view a glass display case of small gold trophies in a museum exhibit.

Students wearing masks listen to a guide near a museum display with a mannequin and vintage photographs.

Malaysian Traditions and Culture (Year 2) - Our students learned more about Malaysian traditions and kampung life by conversing with Malaysian tour guides. They also learned a Malaysian traditional craft! It was a fun-filled session where Malaysian traditions and kampung life were brought to life.

Person coloring a cartoon cat drawing with colored pencils, a large set of pencils arranged nearby.

Hand-drawn paper puppet figures with jointed limbs, colored with pink and blue pen patterns on their clothing.

A person holds a drawing of a green dragon with purple wings breathing fire, in a classroom setting.

Four masked students hold up hand-drawn paper puppets on sticks near a desk with a tablet laptop.

International Costal Cleanup Singapore (Year 2) - Students spent the morning at East Coast Park collecting, analysing and disposing beach litter as part of the International Coastal Cleanup Singapore. Through this exercise, they contributed to a larger goal in environmental conservation and played a part in keeping our beaches litter free.

Five masked students in white uniforms collect litter in a park using bags and a grabber tool.

Four girls in white shirts and blue skirts collect trash in a black bag on a sandy beach near a pier.

Five masked schoolgirls in white and purple uniforms pose on a beach holding a trash bag during a cleanup.

Four masked students in white uniforms collect trash in a black bag on a sandy beach.

Four masked students in school uniforms stand on a sandy beach, one holding a clipboard and another holding a trash bag.

Several masked schoolgirls in uniforms with backpacks stand near a beach safety sign beside a sandy shore.

Civic District (Year 2) - Students visited the Civic District (including the National Gallery). Despite the wet weather faced by some of the classes, they were still able to visit the Raffles Statue, which allowed them to explore different perspectives of the Singaporean Identity and what it means to be Singaporean.

A neoclassical building with a green dome, tall columns, and planters with trees in front, beside a modern skyscraper.

Five masked schoolgirls in blue uniforms pose by a river railing with Singapore city buildings in the background.

Students in navy uniforms with backpacks view and photograph portraits on a dark museum gallery wall.

Students in purple Hadley uniforms stand before a tall white statue near a river with city buildings behind.

Advocacy in Singapore (Year 3)
Our students visited East Coast Park and carried out a geographical data collection exercise, helping them better understand the interactions between humans and the natural environment.

Five masked students and an adult conduct a beach survey using measuring poles and clipboards on a sandy shore.

Three masked students use a clinometer and survey pole on a sandy beach during an outdoor field study.

They also got up-close and personal with various rescued animals at ACRES. Through the sharing from the staff, they were able to understand first-hand and emphathise with efforts to rescue animals from poachers and the likes.

A masked instructor in black gestures while speaking to a group of masked students in white uniforms outdoors near a building.

Several star tortoises with patterned shells eating fresh lettuce leaves on a black tray on sandy ground.

A masked girl in a white uniform holds a rooster, with other masked students standing nearby outdoors.

Four students wearing face masks stand before a group, with colorful bird and nature murals on the wall behind them.

At Insectta, our Year 3s were exposed to an urban insect farm and the push for a more sustainable management of food waste in Singapore. They were introduced to the Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) and learnt how this tiny creature is currently making waves in the food waste industry.

Three masked students lean over a gray tray of small grains, with one pointing at the contents in a classroom.

Two masked young women pose near a yellow tray, one holding small seeds and the other making a peace sign.

Three masked girls lean over a table examining a small creature on a hand while one photographs it with a phone.

A presenter holding a microphone addresses masked students seated at tables inside the Edible Garden City venue.

A masked woman speaks into a microphone before students in a facility with lit vertical farming shelves behind her.

Three masked students examine small grains from a gray plastic bin at a table during a group activity.

Building Singapore (Year 3) - Students embarked on a guided tour at Gardens by the Bay, in appreciation of the plan to evolve Singapore into a City in a Garden. Through this, they were introduced to the creative use of design in long-term environmental conservation and sustainability.

Students in uniform with masks gather around a Gardens by the Bay Bay South map sign with a guide.

Four masked students in white uniforms pose together in front of a large display of purple orchid flowers.

Army Days (Year 3) - During the trip to the Singapore Discovery Centre, students learned more about the importance of national defence and even got to sample some of the latest SAF combat rations. They also went on a SAFTI MI bus tour and were introduced to some of the key landmarks within the compound. Through these various activities, students were able to better appreciate the need for a strong SAF to protect the country.

A dark green table displays military ration items including two canteens, food pouches, canned goods, and a metal mess tin.

Students in white uniforms and masks sample food from plates near a dark pouch labeled Property of SFIM.

Three colorful comic-style wall panels titled "Our Army Days" showing military vehicles, helicopters, soldiers, and tanks.

Students in white uniforms sit on the floor listening to a masked instructor presenting near military gear and informational boards.

Military gear displayed on a green table including black boots, camouflage cap, canteen, gloves, and coiled rope.

Silhouettes of people in a dark room watching a large screen showing a bombed, ruined building with smoke.

Career Day (Year 4) - As part of the Education and Career Guidance programme in RGS, our Year 4s attended the virtual Career Day. Held over Zoom, the session offered our girls the opportunity to have conversations with professionals from different industries. The speakers shared on the importance of becoming active citizens and how they contribute to the social, regional and global development, through the respective careers they have chosen to pursue. Through the event, our students can make a more informed choice about their future academic and career journeys.

Students in masks sit at desks watching a projected Career Day presentation with a video call on a whiteboard.

Students in Raffles Girls' School uniforms watch a video call projected on a classroom screen in March 2022.

Students sit at desks facing a projected slide titled Program with four agenda items in a classroom.

A video call with six participants including a classroom of masked students labeled 2022 Career Day Law Panel Session.

IDE(A)s for Good (Year 4) - Students got to explore the IDE(A)S Lab, which is Singapore's first purpose-driven start-up incubator to fight against climate change. Students got to develop empathy in considering the needs of others and the steps they can take in addressing social and environmental needs through various innovations.

Students in school uniforms and face masks examine labeled seedling trays outdoors near a metal fence.

Four masked students present to a class, one holding a laptop showing a wheelchair diagram, in a classroom.

Rows of green lettuce plants growing on a white hydroponic tray with metal supports visible.

A student in a Raffles Girls' School shirt holds a small seedling with roots during a group visit to a vertical farm.

Discovering Singapore's Sports Scene (Year 4) - Students embarked on a guided walking tour around the Singapore Sports Hub to discover its world-class facilities. Unique experiences included sitting inside an empty National Stadium, as well as gaining backstage access into some of the exclusive rooms inside. A sharing by the National Youth Sports Institute also got our students to better appreciate the nation's efforts in building a sporting culture to meet the aspirations of our people and into making Singapore a sporting nation.

Four girls in green uniforms and blue skirts wearing face masks pose together inside a large empty stadium with red seats.

A group of masked female students in navy uniforms pose on wide outdoor stairs in front of a modern building.

Two masked presenters stand before students seated at tables, showing a Key Principles nutrition slideshow on a large screen.

Students in school uniforms and masked adults stand in a gym with a motivational banner reading Tracking Growth Towards Excellence.

Students wearing masks sit in red stadium seats while a guide in red walks along the aisle during a tour.

Students wearing masks tour a Hall of Fame exhibit with gold plaques on a dark wooden wall.

Raffles Policy Dialogue (Year 4) - We welcomed over 170 students from more than 40 different schools to take part in discussions on the topic of gender equality as part of the Raffles Policy Dialogue this year. The invited speakers, Professor Jessica Pan, Associate Professor and Dean's Chair, Department of Economics, National University of Singapore, Ms Patricia Liu, Chief of Staff, Razer Inc. and Mr Alvin Goh , Director, Ministry of Social and Family Development, shared their opinions and experiences. Students were also able to engage with the speakers directly, and important questions were addressed and subsequently discussed during the student breakout sessions. Despite the dialogue being held virtually, participants were eager to contribute, allowing for a variety of perspectives on the topic on hand.

Four-person video call with NUS and Raffles Girls' School participants, two masked students seated together in bottom right.

A Zoom call grid showing masked participants crossing their arms in a coordinated gesture.