Question 1

Question 1 (to be answered by group 1 members)
What is the objective of the St. Andrew Home of the Aged?
How can it be summarised in four words?

St. Andrew's Home of the Aged

Pei Tong Primary School has been sending its upper primary pupils to the St. Andrew's Home of the Aged since the beginning of 2006. 5E is scheduled to visit the elderly living in the Home this coming May.

In order to make this learning journey more meaningful for the teachers and students, let's find out more about the St. Andrew's Home for the Aged. (click on the link to find out more)

Click on dictionary if you need to find the meaning of some words as you read more about the St. Andrew's Home of the Aged.

Let's be good samaritians as we make our presence felt on the day we visit them.

Now that you have done your research, answer some comprehension question to consolidate what you have learnt.

Question 2

Question 2 (to be answered by group 2 members)
How many people can benefit from the services provided by the Home?
What needs to be done if the Home decides to provide for more elderly?

Question 3

Question 3 (to be answered by group 3 members)
Who are able to enjoy the services provided by the Home?
Do you think orphans are allowed to stay in the Home? Why?

Question 4

Question 4 (to be answered by group 4 members)
Do you think that anyone who makes a request for the Home's services will be able to get it? Why?

Question 5

Question 5 (to be answered by group 5 members)
How many people are employed by the St. Andrew's Home of the Aged? Where did you get the information from?

Question 6

Question 6 (to be answered by group 6 members)
If your friend is at Clementi MRT Station and he does not know the way to the Home, how are you going to help him make his way there? Explain why you chose this method.

Something to think about

Question 7 (to be answered by all students)
What do you think are the needs of the elderly?
What can we do to when we go to the St. Andrew's Home of the Aged?