What To Do During September School Holiday?
September School Holiday lasts only one week from 6th September to 10th September 2010. Many students are using this period to prepare for their final year exams and those Primary 6 students are busy preparing for their final dash for the PSLE (Wish you best of luck!)
Although this is a very short school vacation and busy period, students still need breaks and time to relax. I have listed here some recommendations that will hopefully “charge” them and cheer them up. Parents will find good family bonding time while spending time doing these activities together.
Heroes Of Asia
For: ALL
Heroes of Asia is the ACM’s second exhibition curated especially for children! Featuring colourful displays and engaging artefacts from the ACM’s collection, the exhibition explores the legends behind some of the well-known and well-loved characters of Asian myths – many of whom are still well-known and often found in contemporary culture.
Some of the characters you will learn about in the exhibition include Hanuman the Monkey God of India, Rustam the dashing champion of Iran who defeated dragons and demons, and Mulan the warrior-maiden of Chinese legends. The exhibition also features a fun zone for hands on learning for kids.
Date: Until Nov 28
Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum
Time: 1pm to 7pm (Mon), 9am to 7pm (Tues to Sun, until 9pm on Fri)
Admission: Free!!!
Official Website: Asian Civilisation Museum
Barney’s Space Adventures
For: Younger Children
If you have young children at home and they love Barney, this is a show that you should bring them to. Watch Barney & friends, BJ, Baby Bop and Riff on an exciting trip to the Purple Planet!
The adorable purple dinosaur, Barney is back in an all new live musical! With a full cast of 16, Barney’s Space Adventures features Barney’s good friends, BJ, Baby Bop and Riff on an exciting adventure across the galaxies!
King Morado and Queen Purpurina – Rulers of The Purple Kingdom will be holding a grand royal ball to celebrate Barney’s love for the children in all galaxies.
This colourful and humorous musical is the perfect way to celebrate Barney’s 20 years of love, caring and sharing. Educational, light-hearted and entertaining, this delightful musical packs in a solid hour of learning and excitement.
Join Barney & friends on an exhilarating joyride to the purple planet and let your imagination run wild!
Date: 09 September 2010 – 12 September 2010
Venue: Hall 2
Time: Thursday, 7.30pm
Friday, 4pm & 7.30pm
Saturday & Sunday, 11am, 2pm & 5pm
Tickets: From $28 – $78. Get it from SISTIC
John Little Sale
For: ALL
Grab your child and this opportunity to find huge discounts for fashion clothes, bags, shoes, snacks, sweater, toys, beddings and many more which could be bought at quite cheap prices.
A definite saving and have fun bargain hunting. Best time to buy thing for your children during this holiday.
Date: 08 September 2010 – 19 September 2010
Venue: Singapore Exp, Hall 5
Time: 10.30am to 10pm
Admission: Free!!!
Official Website: John Little
The Gundam Conquest
For: ALL
Is your children fans or craze about Gundam and robots? If so, bring them down to Compass Point where pulsating fun and activities await them. There will be a Giant 2M tall Unicorn Gundam on display as well as giant Sangokuden Battlefield Diorama and giant Capsule Machine. Your child will be able to purchase limited edition model kits.
They also could take part in the Gundam Mask Making workshop from 1-7 September for children aged 4 to 12 with a minimum spending of $30.
The best part is that you could assemble your own Gundam model kit at the Gundam Model Kit Caravan Workshop. Everyone is welcome to join, model kits are provided free and no purchase is needed! FREE!!!
Date: till 13 September 2010
Venue: Compass Point
Time: 10.30am to 10pm
Admission: Free except Gundam Mask Making workshop !!!
Official Website: Frasers Centre Point Malls
ACM Hari Raya Open House
For: ALL
A great opportunity to visit ACM free during this coming festive holiday! Visit the Asian Civilisations Museum, where you can learn more about the rich heritage and cultures that make up Sumatra and its peoples at our special exhibition. Check out the West Asia/Islamic Galleries in the museum and learn about the world of Islam through beautiful Islamic art.
Date: 10 Sept 2010 (Friday)
Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place
Time: 9am to 7pm
Admission: Free!!!
Official Website: Asian Civilisation Museum
Crafting Fun @ Northpoint
For: 4 – 12 years old
Spend $20 in a single receipt from any Northpoint stores to register your child (age 4 to 12 years) for a fun craft workshop. Please register at the Customer Service Counter at Level 2. Limited to maximum 1 workshop per shopper per day and 10 kids per session on a first-come-first-served basis.
Date: till 25 Sept 2010 (Saturday)
Venue: Northpoint Shopping Centre
Time: 2pm & 3pm
Admission: Spend $20
Official Website: Frasers Centre Point Malls
Fly Right with The Paper Airplane Guy
For: ALL
Making paper airplane is no child-play but sure kids will enjoy doing. Join internationally-acclaimed John Collins as he demonstrates the art of flying award-winning paper planes. Watch them spin, tumble, loop, circle back, flap their wings, flip over and fly back upside down!
Learn to make your very own flying machines at the exclusive John Collins workshops, specially for SAFMC 2011. His workshops will be held thrice daily:
Date: 7 September to 10 Sept 2010 (Friday)
Venue: Singapore Science Centre
Time: See above table
Admission: To register, call us at 6425 2547 or email to safmc@science.edu.sg.
Official Website: SAFMC
For: Younger Children
Many of us grow up with Sesame Street and have fallen in love with the interesting characters. Now your child could also share your childhood joy with this musical production where children get to learn about patience, acceptance and teamwork with Big Bird, Elmo and Cookie Monster. You could also relive your childhood and will be a fun-filled day out for the whole family.
Date: 10 Sept 2010 (Friday) – 12 September (Sunday)
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Time: 11am, 3pm and 7pm
Admission: From $15 – $90. Buy from SISTIC
Source: Asian Civilisation Museum, Frasers Centre Point Malls, SAFMC
Photo: YiPing@SuZhou
