Learning beyond the classrooms!

Primary 3 and 4 students visited heritage galleries to explore Singapore's Malay and Chinese cultures through hands-on activities, deepening their appreciation for the nation's diverse history.

Last updated on 27 August 2026

In early February, our Primary 3 students embarked on an enriching learning journey to the Geylang Serai Heritage Gallery, where they delved into the vibrant cultural heritage of Singapore’s Malay community. Through hands-on exhibits and engaging activities, they discovered traditional customs, craftsmanship, cuisine, and attire, deepening their appreciation for cultural diversity.

A woman speaks to a group of schoolchildren with backpacks standing in a corridor near a stairway.

A man seated at a table teaches a group of young children sitting on the floor near market stall displays indoors.

Zac from 3 Topaz shared, "I enjoyed exploring the gallery and learning about life in a kampong in the past!"

A teacher sits on a chair facing a group of young children seated on the floor at a museum Station 1 activity.

Meanwhile, Jaywinna from 3 Opal expressed her delight at the delicious food and the stunning traditional outfits on display.

Teacher with headset gestures while students with backpacks gather under an archway beside a medical hall sign.

Group of schoolchildren holding pamphlets outside a doorway with red lanterns and a Chinese sign above.

Continuing our exploration of Singapore’s rich history, our Primary 4 students visited the Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery on 17 February. This immersive experience introduced them to the vibrant cultural legacy of Chinatown’s Chinese community through photographs, narratives, and artifacts.

Two children hold Chinese puppets at a Chinese Puppet Theatre exhibit while classmates sit on the floor watching.

Two children in school uniforms hold colorful Chinese hand puppets at a Chinese Puppet Theatre exhibit indoors.

Huai En from 4 Topaz was excited to try the different musical instruments and learn more about utensils used in the olden days.

Olivia from 4 Sapphire was glad that she had the opportunity to try out calligraphy with a brush.

Through these museum-based learning journeys, our students gained insights into the traditions and way of life of the past, further strengthening their appreciation for Singapore’s diverse heritage.

A boy in an orange shirt holds a small Chinese tea box, smiling, with two other boys seated behind him in a classroom.

Child's hands holding a booklet open to Station 3 Chinese Tea Appreciation, with a tea station and teapots in the background.

Two children in red-and-white shirts, one holding chimes, the other clapping, indoors by wooden wall.

Four children in school uniforms watch a boy holding a dark object with a white tassel.

Child wearing glasses reads a workbook while other children sit nearby in a classroom.

Student in red-and-white uniform holds a small circuit board box to her face in a classroom.