INTRODUCTION
1. The Heritage Badge is a badge of distinction. It is awarded to those who have the passion, commitment and drive to learn about, research and share their knowledge of matters related to Singapore’s history, culture and beliefs. The badge is awarded by the National Heritage Board to deserving students who have completed a heritage project specified by the Board.
PARTICIPATION
2. The heritage badge will be awarded only if the project meets the following criteria :
a. Level of commitment: To be involved from the beginning till the end of the project.
b. Professionalism of project: To have sufficient knowledge by doing research.
c. Knowledge Sharing: Ability to show that he or she has learned and benefited from the project. In this instance, students may be asked to give a talk or produce a scrap book, depending on the project chosen.
PROJECTS
3. Part C Cadets are to complete any one of the following projects listed by the National Heritage Board within a period of three months.
a. Designing a Heritage Trail
b. Undertaking A Simple Research Project (e.g. local hero, historical site etc)
c. Designing An Information Booklet on Monuments In Singapore
e. Designing An Information Website on Monuments In Singapore using Google Apps.
PERIOD OF COMMITMENT
6. Each project lasts for three months (from 1st Feb to 30th April) within which the student has to complete his or her project. All projects must be submitted in by 30th April 2010.
AWARD OF BADGE
7. The badge will be awarded as soon as the projects have been assessed and the names given to the National Heritage Board.
