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NewsletterSeptember – December 2016
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This year is the 400th death anniversary of WilliamShakespeare. To mark the occasion, Singapore Philatelic Museum brings you Shaking It With Shakespeare exhibition. Targeted at families with children, the exhibition is designed to be an introductory gateway to Shakespeare and is suitable for those who do not know much about ‘the Bard’.
To bring the exhibition to life, the museum organised exciting and engaging Shakespeare-themed programmes. During Children’s Season 2016, visitors were treated to participatory storytelling and workshops by Shakespeare’s Globe from London. On the first two Sundays of June, families flocked to the museum’s first-ever Tudor fair. There was music from Shakespeare’s time, costume dress-up and make-up booth, pie-making and leather craft demonstrations, DIY pomander craft, palm reading, self-guided activity trail and a mobile library van.
14 may 2016 - maRCH 2017
The exhibition was officially opened by Mr Baey Yam Keng, Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, on 13 May 2016
Lively Action Storytelling by Shakespeare’s GlobeReplicas of everyday objects from Shakespeare’s world
What would you serve Shakespeare for dinner?
Explore Shakespeare’s library
Musical performance by Cappella Martialis
Pie-making demonstration
Dress up as a dashing Elizabethan
‘‘ My time at SPM has been an absolute pleasure. It has been a real privilege to share William Shakespeare’s amazing stories with so many young people. The response has been wonderful, and the way the groups have engaged with the stories and characters are very impressive.During some of the storytelling sessions, I got to meet some wonderful children. They were able to think as the characters and reflected on their actions. During Henry V, I asked the kids on their thoughts about Henry declaring war on France. A little girl said that he was ‘stupid’ for doing so because there would ultimately be no winners and all who died would ‘still be fighting in heaven’. And during Macbeth, a boy said he would put ingredients into the potion potent enough to scare!
Dressed up as
Sir Rowland Hill!
Hello Sir Rowland Hill
The Darlingtons at SPM
British gentleman, Mr. David Darlington a friend of Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM) visited in April this year with his wife, Jean. This was their second visit to the museum.
The Darlingtons lived in Singapore from 1966 to 1971. David taught in the army school for British children located at Selarang Garrison. David and Jean were newly- weds when they first arrived in Singapore.
When they moved back to England after their posting, David continued his teaching career. Every year in Essex County where they live, the Colne Valley Railway Preservation Society would organise a Victorian Extravaganza where people would dress up in Victorian clothes.
When David brought his pupils to the fair, he dressed up as Sir Rowland Hill, the inventor of the postage stamp. He would bring some Penny Black from his collection and stamps with pictures depicting the life and times of the Victorian era.
After retiring in 1996, the Society asked if David would like to continue to be part of the extravaganza as Sir Rowland Hill. He agreed and has been doing it for 20 years! Jean adds that her husband’s love for stamps come alive when he talks to children about them.
SPM wishes them all the best and looks forward to seeing them again.
Mr Darlington contributed his voice to SPM’s ‘Shaking It With Shakespeare’ Exhibition.
During National Heritage Board’s Children’s Season 2016, Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM) invited Jack Murray from Shakespeare’s Globe to conduct workshops and activities. He brought stories such as The Tempest, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night and Henry V alive through participatory storytelling!
School children participate in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jack MurrayBrings The Globe UK to Singapore
With participants from the Association of Singapore Attractions masterclass
It was a fantastic experience to con- duct masterclasses for museum and attraction professionals, teachers, parents, and storytellers. When I saw that SPM had recreated a portion of The Globe in their gallery, it made me feel very at ease, like as though I was there. I enjoyed myself and the company of the new friends I made among the welcoming staff of the museum. SPM feels like a home away from home and I can’t wait to come back!
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November
To register, please contact Lily at & 6513 7347 or * [email protected]
Overnight AdventureExplore philately through exciting activities, competitions and sheer fun. Have the rare oppor-tunity of camping among the philatelic exhibits! Bring along a sleeping bag, jacket, pyjamas, fresh change of clothing and toiletries. Includes dinner, supper and breakfast. Thursday, 24 November, 6.00pm – Friday, 25 November, 9.00amThursday, 1 December, 6.00pm – Friday, 2 December, 9.00am age: 7 – 12 years old Charge: $90.00 per child
Amazing StampsLearn about the fascinating world of philately and discover stories about culture, heritage, Shakespeare, Monkeys and more! Hunt for philatelic treasures, put together stamp puzzles in the shortest time, take part in a stamp designing competition and win prizes!
Thursday, 24 November, 10.00am – 12.00pmThursday, 8 December, 10.00am – 12.00pm age: 7 – 12 years old Charge: $15.00 per child
Mailbox WorkshopFind out how postboxes came about. See the inside of an authentic red colonial postbox and learn about the interesting items that have been posted through the mail. Learn how mail is delivered and get to paint, decorate and take home your very own mailbox! Tuesday, 29 November, 10.00am – 12.00pmTuesday, 6 December, 10.00am – 12.00pm age: 7 – 12 years old Charge: $30.00 per child
Yummy Spices!Satay! Masala tea! Fish head curry! What do these foods have in common? They have appeared on Singapore stamps and contain herbs and spices! Embark on a discovery trail to Fort Canning Park’s Spice Garden. Learn about these plants then pot some herbs to bring home.Wednesday, 30 November10.00am – 12.00pmWednesday, 7 December 10.00am – 12.00pm age: 7 – 12 years old Charge: $28.00 per child
School Holiday Programmes december
2016
Call To TeachersCalling all Teachers, please contact the museum to sign-up for your participation in NSCC 2017. Hands-On workshops are available for booking. Please contact Lily at & 6513 7347 or * [email protected] for more details.
Singapore Post Challenge Shield Primary School Champion
- Corporation Primary School -
association of Singapore Philatelists Challenge Shield
Secondary School Champion- Serangoon Secondary School -
CHAMPIONS Congratulations!
Winners Singapore Philatelic Museum organised the National Stamp Collecting Competition from January to August 2016. The competition was supported by the Ministry of Education. Winning entries were displayed at the National Library from 19 – 21 August 2016. A total of 428 participants from primary and secondary schools took part in the competition. Congratulations to all participants!
Our heartfelt thanks goes to the venue sponsor, stamp clubs, judges, special prize sponsors, performers, heritage ambassadors, schools, teachers and students who contributed to make the exhibition and prize presentation ceremony a success!
National Stamp Collecting Competition
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Free admission for all on:
Saturday, 29 October 2016 > Deepavali Sunday, 25 December 2016 > Christmas Day
Upcoming Stamp Issues 21 September 2016 - Birds of Prey 19 October 2016 - Festivals November 2016 - Singapore- Japan Joint Stamp Issue
Stamp Fair Sunday, 11 September 2016 Sunday, 11 December 2016 10.00am - 4.00pm Stamp Fair, Evaluation and Auction. Organised by the Singapore Stamp Club.
The magic of Harry Potter has captivated legions of fans around the world. Now get ready to let your inner collector out with our latest exhibition of Harry Potter collectibles. Be spellbound by beautiful Harry Potter stamps as well as movie memorabilia and collectibles from private collectors.
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