Audio Guide
Welcome to the MOE Heritage Centre Gallery
Select a zone to listen to the audio files
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Hello and welcome to the MOE Heritage Centre. Join us to discover the Singapore Education Story as you journey through the different zones.
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Listen ➔ You are now in the Welcome Zone. Notice the colourful sculpture filled with heartfelt anecdotes from our teachers. Recall your school days by exploring the white cubes around you—you can sit on them too! Be sure to check out a short teaser video before going to the next zone. -
Welcome class! You’re about to journey through different eras in Singapore’s education history. Walk up to the school desks and press the button to start the show.
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Step into this zone and travel back in time to 1819, when Sir Stamford Raffles first set up a British settlement in Singapore. As the population grew, British colonial administrators, philanthropists and missionaries started building more schools. Examine the scale models in the glass display to see what Singapore’s earliest schools looked like. By the turn of the 20th century, education in Singapore had seen significant progress. Sit at the old school desk and imagine what it was like to be a student then! Take a look at the boxes on the wall. Open them to examine how the Japanese Occupation affected school life. Behind you, the bamboo scaffoldings represent the efforts to restore education and build social cohesion in post-war Singapore. The artefacts on display illustrate the introduction of a common curriculum, marking a turning point in Singapore’s education.
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Move into 1959, the year that Singapore attained self-government. As a young nation lacking natural resources, Singapore had to rely on education to build a skilled labour force. Head towards the TV and surrounding displays. Learn how the education system nurtured a rugged society to meet the demands of a newly independent nation. You may have noticed the mobile library at the centre of the zone. It was introduced in the 1960s as a nationwide initiative to promote reading by bringing library services to the people. Do you recognise the ‘made-in-Singapore’ textbooks here? They were developed by the Curriculum Development Institute of Singapore, which was established to produce high quality educational materials.
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Progress into the 21st century, where our education system continues to evolve to prepare Singaporeans for the ever-changing world! At the heart of this zone, try out our interactive game to learn about the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in our globalised environment. Visit the showcase at the end of the zone. Watch how schools engage students in new ways of learning!
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Here at the Reflectory, pause to think about what counts in education. Press the button on the console to start the video and be inspired by the dedication and passion of our teachers. Before you move on, explore other heart-warming stories at the touchscreen located at the back of the Reflectory.
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From here, take a trip down memory lane through three thematic zones that remind us of our cherished memories in school. In this zone, trace the journey of teacher education and development from the 1950s to the present. Look out for the touchscreen to learn about the values and beliefs that have guided teachers through the generations. Examine the illuminated glass pillars. Each holds artefacts that signify the progress of teacher development through the years.
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Come discover our schools’ rich building heritage. Walk towards the centre of the zone and immerse yourself in the multimedia show of school buildings. On the wall behind, the illustrations show how school designs and facilities have evolved to meet the learning needs of the nation. Find out more by interacting with the touchscreen or viewing the row of building plans. Do you remember the school songs you once sang? Reminisce about school assembly time by browsing through the screen in between the flag poles. You may just find your school song in there!
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Take a look around the classroom and revisit your fond memories of school days. You may have noticed the classroom tables that have changed over time. Do you spot the CCA showcase? You will probably recognise some of these school items, whether you were in the band, uniformed group, sports or other co-curricular activities. Go on to discover other facets of school life in the classroom. Pause right here if you’d like to take some time to explore. Now, for everyone’s favourite period in the school timetable—Recess! Drop by the school bookshop…have you played these games before? Nearby is a wall filled with notes from our school days. Hopscotch your way there and pen down your memories too!
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Before you go, check out the M-Space for any exciting events or exhibitions happening at the gallery! That marks the end of our tour. Thank you for visiting our gallery and we hope you had a good time. See you again!
