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As part of National Heritage Board's commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Singapore's Self-Governance, NHB has specially commissioned ACT 3 Theatrics, Singapore's first children theatre group, to develop a 30-minute school assembly programme for primary schools entitled, "Our Flag Flies High". Through this show our young children will learn and appreciate the significance and meanings of our national symbols, particularly, our national flag and national pledge, in a fun and non-threatening environment.

The story of our national symbols is told through the lives and relationships of families and children that lived during Singapore's post-war to nation-building years. Children will learn about the struggles, obstacles and challenges that Singapore faced in her early years as a self-governing state.

This fun and engaging show is available free for NHB School Members (primary schools and equivalent)*. The show was launched on 3rd December 2009, in conjunction with the official launch of the Project 3/12 - A Nation Remembers travelling exhibition and the National Symbols kit (2009). Bookings are open now until June 2010 on a first-come-first-served basis. Accompanying each show is a specially-designed Teachers' Resource Package which consists of pre- and post-show activities to facilitate students' learning.

Here are some comments teachers from various schools gave after watching Our Flag Flies High:

"That it is entertaining. Difficult concepts are being translated into something children can understand." - Ms Yati, Dazhong Primary

"Typical enactments of simple day to day management of challenges in each other's livelihood with values imparted very well." - Mr Deva, Dazhong Primary

"The language used (standard English). The interaction with audience. Acting was superb." - Mr Choo Wee Kiat, Admiralty Primary

"Very humorous. Kids enjoyed it a lot. They were very engaged. Kids can relate to some of the scenes. The segment where the giant flag was presented is very good." - Ms Nirmala, Nan Hua Primary

"Creative way to teach flag. Immediate engagement. Thank you for your entertaining and extremely creative performance." - Lim Teck Huat, Nan Hua Primary

"The theme was brought across in a light-hearted manner." - Teo Kuan Yee, Kong Hwa School

"Wayang Kulit element." - Ro'aiza Zainuri, Yumin Primary

"Stage play was fabulous. All the members did a good job." - Mrs Meerah, Boon Lay Garden Primary

Hurry now and book early to avoid disappointment. For enquiries, please contact Diana (ACT 3 Theatrics) at 64639040. Click http://www.act3theatrics.com/eblast/ourflagflieshigh/flagflieshigh.htm for more details.

*This programme is opened to primary schools for booking at a charge of $500/- per show*. Foreign system schools who hold valid NHB International School Membership will be able to book their first performance for free. Subsequent bookings will be charged at $500/- per show. Biling will be done via e-invoice. Please provide all biling details to Diana.

*Booking charges are with effect from 1 June 2010 due to the termination of NHB School Membership Scheme on 31 May 2010. Member schools who had made booking prior to 1 June 2010 will not be charged.