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STUDENT

JOURNALIST Information Deck

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As a STUDENT JOURNALIST, you will be required to fulfill

one or more of the following roles:

BE A REPORTER:

Gather sound bites (i.e. quotes) from participants under the

organisation that you are assigned to – they could be

involved in either the Parade’s Carnival, Contingent, or

Concert segment

Take 3-4 good photographs (profile or group shots) to

accompany the quote

Capture profile/action shots of your organisaion throughout

the event

WHAT do I do?

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As a STUDENT JOURNALIST, you will be required to fulfill

one or more of the following roles:

CREATE BUZZ ONLINE:

Take good photos of the event and share them on your

Facebook and Instagram account! #PurpleParadeSG

Sample copies for reference:

“At Hong Lim Park right now to support the inclusion and

celebrate the abilities of persons with special needs!

Will be here till 7pm – come and join us!

#PurpleParadeSG”

“Support inclusion. Celebrate abilities! Join us at Hong

Lim Park for The Purple Parade! #PurpleParadeSG”

WHAT do I do?


Some KEY PROMPTERS you can use when approaching

your Contingent/Carnival/Concert group:

Hi! We’re from <school>, and we are collecting short stories

of support from our partners who are involved in this year’s

Purple Parade. We’d like to ask you a few simple questions

about your involvement.

Could you share with us in 1-2 sentences on HOW your

organisation is involved, and WHY your organisation is

supporting The Purple Parade?

Could we also take a group photo to accompany your

quote?

HOW do I go about it?


HOW do I submit my stuff?

Each team to EMAIL all quotes and photos

gathered to Tiffany Ong at

[email protected] immediately after the

event – latest by Monday, 2 Nov 2015.

Photos should be high-res and be named as such:

<Name of Performing Group / Organisation>

<Name of Students> <School>


Examples of Photos and Captions

“We dressed up as superheroes because we want our children to

know that anyone can be one.” – Autism Association of Singapore

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“The Ministry of Manpower believes that everyone in Singapore deserves to be

included in the Singapore story. We will continue to support and ensure the

inclusion of our friends with special needs in the employment sector.”

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“These food items were handmade by our organisation’s members in

support of The Purple Parade. Although it’s a small effort, but we are happy to

be able to support such a meaningful cause and raise funds for charity.”

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GENERAL PROGRAMME – 31 October 2015

1:00pm All Student Journalists to report

1:45pm All Student Journalists to be ready and on standby

2:00pm Pre-Concert and Carnival Commences

3:00pm Arrival of PM Lee Hsien Loong

3:45pm Contingent March-Past

5:30pm Concert Part II

7:00pm Finale Segment and Volunteer De-brief

7.30pm End of Day

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Event Layout

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Carpark Contingent Holding Area 10

QUESTION ANSWER

Is there any place to store

my BELONGINGS?

No, as we have limited space, please bring minimal items only.

What is the ATTIRE? Please come dressed in your PURPLE PARADE tees and

comfortable attire and footwear. If you don’t have a Purple

Parade tee, please come in any purple-coloured top.

What if it RAINS or PSI

levels are high?

The Purple Parade is a Rain or Shine event, please refer to

Contingency Plan - Wet Weather/ Haze

Frequently Asked Questions

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CONTACT PERSON on Event Day

Name Role Phone Contact Email

Tiffany Ong Student Journalist I/C 9383 2753 [email protected]

Shae Hung Yee Student Journalist I/C [email protected]

Jael Ng Student Journalist I/C 9655 5049 [email protected]

** If you are unable to contact any of the I/Cs, please go to the “ASK ME” info counter

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ANNEX

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WHERE is the Purple Parade held?

Location of Event

Telok-Ayer Hong Lim Green (Hong Lim Park)

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HOW do I get there?

Mode of Transport Information

MRT

The nearest station is Clarke Quay MRT (NE5). For those on the NS and Circle Lines, various connections

are available at Dhoby Ghaut MRT Interchange (NS24, NE6, CC1). As for the EW line, the connections are

available at Outram Park MRT Interchange (EW16, NE3). Proceed to Exit A and walk into Hong Lim Park.

Bus

186 and 970 are available along Upper Pickering Street

2, 12, 33, 54, 147, 190 and CT 28 are available at New Bridge Road

2, 12, 33, 51, 61, 63, 80, 174, 174e, 197, 961, 961C and CT 28 are available at Eu Tong Seng Street at Exit A of

Clarke Quay MRT.

Taxi

Passengers are advised to alight at the public car park next to the Kreta Ayer Neighbourhood Police Post.

Alternatively, passengers may choose to alight at Park Royal @ Pickering and cross the road using the

pedestrian crossings available.

Please do not jay walk for safety reasons.

Car

Car park options are available at the surrounding complexes at variable charges.

Patrons of the event are recommended to take public transport so as to minimise traffic congestions and

avoid disappointment.

WHERE do I park?

Public Carpark at Hong Lim Park

$1 for every ½ hour

Clarke Quay Central

0600 – 1700:

$2.20 for 1st hour or thereof

$1.10 for subsequent ½ hour or part

thereof

1700 – 0600

$3.50 per entry

Park Royal Hotel

$5 for the 1st hour

$2.50 for every subsequent ½ hour

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CONTINGENCY Plan – Wet Weather/ Haze

Code Area Action Description

RED

Carnival Only for PSI being 300 and above; delay

activities or cancel. All are advised to go indoors.

Lightning risk is high, thundery showers

are high and / or haze with PSI 300 and

above.

Concert Only for PSI being 300 and above; delay or

cancel. All are advised to go indoors

Contingent (The Parade) Delay or Cancel

All Others Only for PSI being 300 and above; All are

advised to go indoors

AMBER

Carnival Continue all activities

Lightning risk is moderate, thundery

showers are moderate and / or haze with

PSI 101 to 200.

Concert Continue all activities

Contingent (The Parade) Delay

All Others Continue all activities

GREEN

Carnival Continue all activities

Lightning risk is low or none, thundery

showers are low or none and / or haze

with PSI 100 and below.

Concert Continue all activities

Contingent (The Parade) Continue all activities

All Others Continue all activities

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www.purpleparade.sg [email protected]

https://instagram.com/purpleparadesg/

https://www.facebook.com/purpleparade/

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