FAQ for LGT Challenge - "Celebrate Our Family" (II)

1) There are many Coys that put one VAL's name in charge of more than 1 team. Is this allowed ?

Ex. I noticed one Coy has 1 Val name for 4 teams or more. Can 1 person manage to take care

of 4 teams or more ?

**MEntioned in Council that there must be an accompanying VAL/Officer to each team. As such, 4 teams means 4 Officers/VAL - for safety reasons.

2) Can a VAL/Teacher/Officer be involved in the team. If I am not wrong, this is not allowed.

**VAL/Teacher/Officer CANNOT be involved in the team as stated in the criteria. PLease inform companies who have done so to re-send or re-direct their teams.

3) Some participants (students/siblings/parents/others) did not indicate their I/C no.

Is I/C no a compulsory requirement ?

**I/C Compulsory, in case of emergency. We have Gan Eng Seng School St John's on standby (they are willing to help that day).

Billings…

Amount to be invoiced to company will be based on number of members in the registration form submitted.

You'll not be lost

Afraid that you'll be lost in Botanic Gardens? No worries, you can easily the map of this wonderful gardens at the visitor's' centre or just simply download them off their website.
The link to Singapore Botanic Gardens is on the right hand side of the page.

CELEBRATING SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS’ 150th ANNIVERSARY in 2009

Throughout its long and illustrious history, the Singapore Botanic Gardens (SBG) has played an integral role in Singapore's cultural, social and economic development. While the Gardens remains true to its original purpose as an institution for botanical and horticultural research and education, it has also evolved into a much‐loved civic space and one of Singapore’s top attractions. Recent international accolades such as Time Magazine’s choice of the Gardens as “Asia’s Best Urban Jungle” and a three Michelin Star rating by the Michelin Green Guide bear testimony to the Gardens’ enduring charm.

In line with the Gardens’ mission of connecting plants and people, we have developed an exciting year‐long programme that will provide opportunities for family and community bonding. The programme line‐up brings together a diverse range of fun‐filled events and activities aimed at providing Singaporeans with opportunities to reminisce, re‐connect as well as celebrate.
A Tale of Two Gardens: Simultaneous Tree Planting Ceremony SBG & the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
3 Apr (Fri), 5.30pm @ SBG and 9.30am @ Kew Gardens

A celebration to mark SBG’s 150th Anniversary and Kew Gardens’ 250th Anniversary,

SBG 150th Anniversary Commemorative Book Launch "Gardens of Perpetual Summer"
3 Apr (Fri), 5pm, Botany Centre Function Hall

A commemorative publication celebrating the Botanic Gardens and its legacy of accumulated achievements of 150 years. This is made possible by the kind support of Lady Yuen Peng
McNeice.

An Open Conversation with Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew: Greening of A Nation

The Garden City would not have been realised without the vision and commitment of Minister Mentor and the early pioneers. Moderated by Ambassador Tommy Koh, this is a unique opportunity to hear Minister Mentor’s thoughts on the inspiration, challenges and potential for Singapore as a Garden City.

The Seed That Changed The World

Date :	3 Apr~30 Apr
Time :	9am - 6pm
Venue :	Botany Centre
Contact :	Visitor Services (6471 7361)
Content :	An exhibition that illustrates the incredible story of the rubber phenomemon, and the Singapore Botanic Gardens' pivotal role in pioneering and industry that forever changed the economic landscape of the region.

Advance Screening of the 11th Hour

Event Selected :	Advance Screening of the 11th Hour by HBO and Singapore Botanic Gardens (Sun)
Date :	19 Apr
Time :	11am - 1pm or 2pm - 4pm
Venue :	Function Hall, Botany Centre
Contact :	Visitor Services (6471 7361)
Content :	Join us for an advance screening of The 11th Hour. Synopsis of The 11th Hour Humankind's 11th hour is here: the last moment when we can change course and stop our rush toward global ecological collapse. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio produces and narrates this urgent and transformational look at where we've been, where we're going and - most important - how we can change. Thinkers from Mikhail Gorbachev to Stephen Hawking to sustainable-design expert William McDonough and dozens more reveal the current, critical state of life on planet earth. Astonishing images of floods, fires, hurricanes, collapsing ice cliffs and growing mountains of waste juxtaposed with images of a sustainable future urge us to take action. Will we employ exciting new technologies and change our behavior to save our planets? The crisis is now; but we do have the solutions to save this unique blue planet for future generations. Sunday, 19 April 2009 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm Function Hall, Botany Centre Visit also the eco-living exhibition and learn to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle from a group of students. The 11th Hour premieres Earth Day, Wednesday 22nd April, 9pm on HBO (StarHub Ch 60)

FAQ for LGT Challenge – “Celebrate Our Family”

1) How many members in a team?

A Team of no more or less than 10 members, with at least 2 family members (Teachers and VALs does not form part of the team.)

2) Who are “family members?”

As the objective of the LGT Challenge is to “Celebrate Our Family” – it is encouraged that the “family members” should be as follows:

- parents

- grandparents

- siblings

- relatives (aunts & uncles)

- godparents

- church members

3) Can I have more than 2 family members in a team?

Yes.

4) Can I have a teacher/officer in a team?

A teacher/officer is a VAL as required by the school. Thus, the role and responsibility of the teacher/officer is to be the overseer for the event. It is recommended that they should not form part of the 10 member team so as to keep to the spirit of celebrating our family.

5) What are the activities lined up for the day?

Activity 1 :

“Seek, Explore & Discover”

The teams will be given activity sheet which will require them to seek out, explore and discover various location and objects in the Botanic gardens. The activity will allow bonding among team members.

Activity 2 :

“ Dress up to 3Rs”

Teams are to dress up having the 3Rs in mind

· Recycle

· Re-use

· Re-duce

Finale:

A-come-together of all teams:

- Sing-a-long

- Presentation of prizes to:

· Best Dressed team

6) What are the criteria for LGT Shield?

1. No. of Teams proportionally to Company ratio

2. Timing

3. Completion of activities.