Peirce Secondary Bishan Heritage Trail Done by Peirce

Peirce Secondary Bishan Heritage Trail Done by: Peirce sec Alex Alroy Brigitte Megan Rahel Nathan Li Teik Gerald Tzu Yun

Learning Objectives Of Trail We created this trail to: 1. Educate the public about water conservation. 2. How to sustain the biodiversity. 3. To raise awareness of the events happening in Bishan Park that encourages community bonding. 4. To learn more about the impact of the environment of Bishan park. 5. To enlighten the public to be more conscious of the park’s environment

Yesteryears of Bishan Park • What was the recreation like in the old Kallang River? • People who frequent there did not have much space to jog, or run, there wasn’t a lot of freedom as there used to be railings warding people away from the canal, and thus restricting the area that could actually be used for running or jogging. • As for fishing, the uncles and aunties are not able to get near to the water, causing some troubles for them to fish. • Many children grew a curiosity about the canal, and often venture in, risking accidents.

Yesteryears of Bishan Park Photograph A Photograph B What is difference between the 2 pictures ? The canal on the right is more natural looking and allows biodiversity to thrive, and is aesthetically pleasing; the larger open spaces allows for more community bonding. The canal on the left generally serves as a water channel.

Target Audience: Primary School Waypoint 1: site A DIRECTIONS: Walk into (A) & (B) · Keep a look out for the bridge across (B) · Cross the (C) & turn right · Walk straight & on your left look out for (D) (A) A place where students study. It is named after a reservoir Peirce Secondary School (B) This residential estate is named after the park that you are in. (Take a photo) Bishan Park Condominium (C) A structure built to cross a body of water Bridge (D) A water feature constructed in a garden, normally for aesthetic purposes and/or to provide wildlife habitat. An interesting feature in (D) is the cleansing biotope, in which water from the river & pond is treated by plants before flowing back to the ponds and river again. Pond garden

Waypoint 2: site B Pit stop- Recycled canal sculpture At the pit stop , participants will answer some questions based on the history of the old Bishan Canal. Participants will have to view a video and read a passage relating to the recreational spots in the old Bishan Park. Below are the instructions participants will have to follow in order to get to the pit stop: 1) You are now at Lotus Garden in Pond Gardens. Walk past the playground. 2) Then, walk towards Cleansing Biotope and past the Fitness corner. 3) Walk past the Water Playground towards the Tai. Chi Corner and to the other side of the park. 4) Cross Marymount Road to the other side of the park, River Plains. 5) Walk along the PCN (Park Connector) and to Mc. Donalds. 6) On your way there, try to spot a sculpture sitting atop a hill. It's made of recycled concrete slabs. And here are the questions Participants have to answer: 1) Name the recreational area near to the Foot Reflexology. - Sand Playground (correct answer) - Dog Run - Riverside Gallery - F&B Outlet

More About Bishan Park ����� POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE HERITAGE & COMMUNITY Bishan Park allows students to have the opportunity to learn about Singapore’s heritage through learning journeys and water trails where they will be educated on the importance of water conservation What are some activities in Bishan Park that encourage community bonding? Learning Journeys, school activities/events, celebrations and water trails.

More About Bishan Park ����� POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE HERITAGE & COMMUNITY Bishan Park is a place where the community can have recreational activities for the residents to bond. It also brings different people from different races and religions to come together and enjoy the joy Bishan Park provides How Does Bishan Park Bring The Community Closer Together? It gives residents to have the opportunity to bond closer during recreational activities

More About Bishan Park ����� POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT Cleansing biotopes can help to purify the water and without the use of chemicals to filter pollutants and absorbing nutrients. The water would then be used for the water playground which attracts many visitors and saves the environment at the same time. We also hope to enlighten and educate people about the park and hope that you could help us sustain the ecosystem in the future. Name one positive impact that Bishan Park has on the environment. (answer varies) Cleansing Biotope-Help to clean water Educate people(Through trails)- Sustain the ecosystem Conserve Biodiversity in the park Water playground- Attracts children and visitors

Events and Activities in Bishan Park Q 1 - Why was old Kallang River transformed into a naturalised river? https: //www. nparks. gov. sg/activities/events-and-workshops/2015/3/connecting-withnature-ecolife-by-the-riverplains (READ ONLY GROWTH AND CHANGE) Q 2 - What kind of activities and events are carried out at Bishan Park? What do these activities encourage? https: //www. nparks. gov. sg/activities/events-and-workshops/2015/3/connecting-withnature-ecolife-by-the-riverplains Q 3 - How does this event benefit the community? http: //www. justrunlah. com/blog/running_route/bishan-ang-mo-kio-park/

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