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WHAT'S UP AUGUST '08: SYNOPSES AND ACTIVITY IDEAS

 

1. Spot the flag. Hint: It’s not at the NDP [pgs 1-3]
Our front page story is a special edition of our Side By Side series on how Singaporeans of different races and religions cooperate for common causes. Featured are Singaporean volunteers helping the survivors of Asia’s twin tragedies: the Sichuan earthquake and Cyclone Nargis.

 
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Volunteer Rewards
CME & NE, Level 2

 
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2. Painting sold for $109 million [pgs 2-3]
More than 80 years after his death, a painting of Monet’s was sold last month for around S$109 million. This quick read tells us what is so special about Monet and, in particular, this painting.

 
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Singapore’s Gardens
Art & NE, Level 1

 
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3. From script to stage [pg 10]
Of 300 scripts submitted for The Write Stuff contest, the Singapore Repertory Theatre (the organizers) selected 12. Read about the exciting workshop that these selected playwrights then attended to polish their scripts. The 12 plays will be staged by professionals in August.

 
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A Salute to Our Flag
Performing Arts & NE, Level 2

 
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- Suitable for National Day

 
 

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