PSLE Marking Days 2024

PSLE Marking Days 2023 is from 16 to 18 October 2023. There will be no school on these dates and you may want to make the most of your time and engage in activities that are both productive and enjoyable. Here are some ideas for what to do during PSLE marking days in Singapore.

1. Get GungHo’s Spooktacular Sentosa Camp

🏆 Join Camp GungHo’s “Spooktacular Sentosa” kids’ holiday program this October school break! 👻🎃

🗓️ 16 to 18 Oct 2023
⏰ 9am – 4pm
👦👧 Ages 5-12
💲 3-Day Program: $420
💥 TNAP Reader Offer: Code TNAP390 for Special $390 rate

Get ready for a hauntingly good time! Explore Adventure Cove Waterpark, tackle Enchanted Nestopia, and embrace the Halloween spirit with games and crafts. Upgrade for more thrills with Mega Bounce or Zombie Ziplining!

Limited slots, so register now here!

Let’s get spooktacular at Camp GungHo! 🎃👻🕷️ #GetGungHo

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2. FREE entry to Changi Experience Studio at Jewel

Celebrate the end of PSLE exams with FREE entry to Changi Experience Studio at Jewel.

Get ready to rejoice, as the Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) come to a close! All PSLE students can unwind and celebrate at the Changi Experience Studio – a-state-of-the-art digital attraction at Jewel – for free! One student can enter for free with every paying adult.

🗓️4 to 31 Oct 2023

For more information, visit FREE entry to Changi Experience Studio at Jewel.

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3. Celebrate This Deepavali at the Indian Heritage Centre

Join us for a month-long celebration of Deepavali at IHC! Experience traditional food, fashion, and activities that showcase our diverse Indian culture. Celebrate the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. Don’t miss out!

📅 14 Oct to 12 Nov 2023
⏰ 10am – 6pm DAILY, except Mondays
📍 Indian Heritage Centre
🏷 FREE

For more information, visit Deepavali @ Indian Heritage Centre.

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4. Marina Square Presents a Mesmerizing Halloween Trick or Treat Experience

Marina Square, the go to destination for memorable experiences, will launch a spooktacular Halloween Trick or Treats Extravaganza. Get ready for spine-tingling fun and excitement as Marina Square’s Marina Foyer Atrium transforms into a Halloween wonderland!

📅 13 to 31 Oct 2023
📍 Marina Square

For more information, visit Marina Square Halloween Event.

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5. Chrysanthemum Charm Floral Display

Chrysanthemum Charm marks Gardens by the Bay’s inaugural collaboration with the Embassy of Mongolia in Singapore. Inspired by the open grasslands and wild beauty reminiscent of the steppes of Mongolia, it features over 80 varieties of chrysanthemums, including more than 10 making their Southeast Asian debut.

📅 29 Sep to 13 Nov 2023
⏰ 9am – 9pm
🏷 Admission charge to Flower Dome applies. You can get tickets via Klook.

For more information, visit Chrysanthemum Charm Floral Display.

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6. Singapore’s Bird Paradise

Bird Paradise is a celebration of birds and their stories, and will be home to some of the world’s most threatened species – from Philippine Eagles and Negros Bleeding-heart Doves, to Straw-headed Bulbuls, Black-winged Mynas and Blue-throated Macaws.

Guests can also look forward to intimate, keeper-led experiences, or take a “backstage pass” to discover what goes into caring for the feathered residents of Bird Paradise.

For more information, visit Singapore’s Bird Paradise.

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7. Swan Gazing at Singapore Botanic Gardens

Visit the swan gazebo and admire the beautiful white birds, that glide up gracefully right up to the water’s edge and readily pose for photographs.

For more information, visit Singapore Botanic Gardens.

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8. Singapore Navy Museum

Beyond a repository of artefacts, the three-storey museum sets out to tell the story of the RSN through the use of immersive video experiences, interactive panels and audio-visual showcases. With a diverse offering across both its indoor and outdoor galleries, naval enthusiasts and visitors alike can also look forward to an expanded collection of artefacts – from original weapons and fittings from the Navy’s early warships to historical documentation that charts the RSN’s progress over the years.

For more information, visit Singapore Navy Museum.

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9. Reflections At Bukit Chandu Museum

Reflections at Bukit Chandu is a World War II interpretative centre housed in a restored black and white colonial bungalow close to the former battle site – the Battle of Pasir Panjang. The centre is a place for visitors to reflect upon Singapore’s heritage of heroism. The presentation, through artefacts, exhibits and multi-media, invites visitors to contemplate about our nation’s war experience and to discover how far Singapore has come as a nation.

For more information, visit Reflections At Bukit Chandu Museum.

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10. Take a Ride at Tayo Station

Buckle up your seatbelts and prepare for a ride through wonder and excitement! Tayo Station, Singapore’s beloved children’s indoor theme playground in the East, reopened on 6 Sep 2023 with a suite of upgraded features, providing more fun learning & unexpected teaching moments for children aged 0 to 12.

For more information, visit Tayo Station.

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11. Cycle at Coney Island

The rustic Coney Island Park is an ecologically sustainable park with many environmental initiatives. It focuses on conserving energy and water, recycling and retaining of the natural elements in the park.

For more information, visit Coney Island.

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12. Embark on a Maritime Voyage at Singapore Maritime Gallery

Singapore Maritime Gallery offers visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the past, present, and future of Singapore’s maritime industry, showcasing the pivotal role it has played in shaping the nation’s identity, economy, and global influence.

For more information, visit Singapore Maritime Gallery.

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13. Learn about Biodiversity at Lee Kong Chian Museum

Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is home to over 1 million specimens from fossils to flora and fauna, of which about 2,000 specimens are on display.

For more information, visit Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum.

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14. Dive into Naval History at Sembawang

Did you know that Sembawang used to be home to an important naval base for the British Empire? Or that it was once populated by rubber plantations owned by prominent pioneers such as Lim Chong Pang? Sembawang, which derived its name from the Mesua ferruginea or the Sembawang tree, has also been home to people from all walks of life – from seafaring villagers who dwelt in kampongs; Asian dockyard workers from Kerala and Hongkong who lived at quarters along Canberra Road; to British naval officers who stayed in black-and-white houses – adding to the area’s rich history and cultural diversity.

For more information, visit Sembawang Heritage Trail.

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15. Go on a Singapore Historical Bike Tour

Explore Singapore on a bike tour that will take you through Singapore’s charming back streets and historical landmarks. The tour guide from Bike Around Tour Singapore will take you beyond the usual tourist spots into the most beautiful and interesting aspects of this city to learn about its rich history. Covering many local hotspots like the Colonial District, Singapore River, Merlion Park, Chinatown, Clarke Quay, Little India, Kampong Glam, Marina Bay and more!

You can book the package via Klook.

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16. Play at an Indoor Playground

Smigy Playground Tiong Bahru Plaza

Let your kids play in an indoor playground be it a sunny or rainy day. Check out these Top Indoor Playgrounds in Singapore.

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17. Get Wet at Adventure Cove Park

Let your hair down and relax on a float, or ride the massive waves of the Adventure River.

Get your dose of adrenaline and soar on Adventure Cove Waterpark’s hydro-magnetic coaster, the RipTide! Enjoy marine life up close as you slip through the transparent tunnel of Underwater World. Then, swim among the 20,000 fishes at Rainbow Reef.

You can book the package via KKday.

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18. Pay a Visit to Air Force Museum

Learn more about the history and mission of the RSAF through a series of interactive displays and role-playing games. Get up close with different fighter jets, missiles, and anti-aircraft systems, and uncover their stories and contributions to the RSAF’s growth.

For more information, visit Air Force Museum.

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From nature, to hiking to taking a walk down unique places, kids can take a breather with a day out right here in Singapore through the above unique experiences.

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