2007/08: Rock Your World
List of Partners (2007/08)
Partners of the Speak Good English Movement in 2007/08.
Partnership Opportunities
The Speak Good English Movement is always on the lookout for new and exciting programmes to help Singaporeans speak well. We have many partner organisations that help develop and organise free programmes/events to help people of various ages and needs improve their English. Please contact our team and let us know how we can partner you.
LIST OF MAJOR PARTNERS
LIST OF SUPPORTING PARTNERS
MAJOR PARTNERS
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ComfortDelgro
ComfortDelGro is the world’s second largest public listed passenger land transport company with a fleet of 41,000 vehicles. The Group has a global workforce, a global shareholder base and a global outlook. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group also has operations in China, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Vietnam and Malaysia. Currently, overseas ventures account for 45.5% of Group revenue. The Group intends to derive half of its total revenue from abroad in the next two to four years. |
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MediaCorp Radio
MediaCorp Radio leads the local broadcasting industry by providing the best audio entertainment and offering up-to-the minute news and information. As a people-oriented business, MediaCorp Radio is committed to meeting the varied listening needs of Singapore with her rich and diverse culture. MediaCorp Radio operates 13 local FM stations, including 6 English stations, 3 Chinese stations, 2 Malay stations, 1 Indian station and an International Channel. Through Radio Singapore International, MediaCorp Radio also reaches out to regional listeners via short-wave in English, Mandarin, Malay and Bahasa Indonesia. By embracing Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) technology, MediaCorp Radio now offers discerning listeners interference free and CD sound quality music through its SmartRadio service. |
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987FM
987FM is the station for top hits and the latest in music, movies and trendy lifestyles. Reaching out to hip and happening young adults, 987FM which plays ‘Only The Hits’ has a cast of high profile DJs that are hugely popular with its listeners. |
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Ministry of Education (MOE)
The Ministry Of Education (MOE) directs the formulation and implementation of education policies. It has control of the development and administration of the Government and Government-aided primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges, and a centralised institute. It also registers private schools. |
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National Institute of Education (NIE)
NIE is the sole teacher training institute in Singapore. NIE has three initial teacher preparation programmes which prepares teachers to teach at the primary, secondary and junior college levels. In addition, NIE’s Graduate programmes office also offers several postgraduate Masters’ and PhD programmes, leadership programmes and in-service programmes for teachers in schools. |
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National Library Board (NLB)
The National Library Board (NLB) serves as the secretariat for the Speak Good English Movement. Established on 1 September 1995, the National Library Board’s mission is to provide a trusted, accessible and globally connected library and information service so as to promote a knowledgeable and engaged society. |
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Panpac Education
Panpac Education Pte Ltd (formerly known as SNP Panpac Pte Ltd) is one of Singapore’s largest and leading homegrown educational publishers. As the publisher of two famous imprints, EPB and Pan Pacific, and with 60 years of combined publishing experience behind it, Panpac Education Pte Ltd has established itself in the region as a major publisher of learning programmes, textbooks and other educational materials. Being a leading homegrown educational publisher, Panpac Education Pte Ltd is the only textbookpublisher in Singapore that works closely with the Ministry of Education, Singapore in publishing textbook packages for the Mother tongue languages (Chinese, Malay and Tamil), Social Studies, History, Civics and Moral Education (Primary), for Singapore schools. |
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Singapore Retailers Association (SRA)
Singapore Retailers Association (SRA) was founded in 1977, by 10 leading retailers, and is a founding member of the Federation of Asia-Pacific Retailers Associations. SRA presently has more than 300 corporate members who account for approximately 75% of Singapore’s total retail market turnover, many of whom are reputable household names in the retail and retailrelated businesses. Membership is open to all retailers and related businesses, large and small. |
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SMRT
SMRT Corporation Ltd is Singapore’s premier multi-modal transport service provider offering integrated island-wide transport services. It delivers safe, reliable and friendly travel for commuters through its comprehensive network of 51 MRT stations, the Bukit Panjang Light Rail System, as well as a fleet of over 3,000 taxis and 800 buses. In addition, SMRT leverages its experience and unique strengths to offer maintenance consultancy and project management services for railway systems, as well as commercial and advertising space within its transport infrastructure. |
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STOMP
STOMP is Singapore’s number one citizen journalism and social networking website. Set up by The Straits Times to engage with its readers online and offline, it has set new benchmarks for user-generated material. |
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The Straits Times
The Straits Times is one of the region’s oldest English-language daily newspaper. It is the flag ship publication of the publicly-listed Singapore Press Holdings group. First published on July 15, 1845, The Straits Times is the most widely read newspaper in Singapore. The Sunday Times, which is produced by the same team of journalists, has a circulation of nearly 400,000 and a readership of 1.23 million. www.straitstimes.com |
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Timbre Music Bar and Bistro
Timbre Music Restaurant and Bar situated at The Substation Garden is a music oasis within the city. Described by the local media as a “champion” and a “mecca” for Singapore music, Timbre presents live music performances by homegrown musicians every night except Sundays and has showcased some memorable concerts by leading bands such as Concave Scream, Ublues, Shirlyn Tan and The UnXpected, EIC, The Great Spy Experiment to name a few. Timbre also offers a delicious food menu which includes the popular Timbre Pizzas (up to 20 different flavours), main courses, pasta, salads, tapas and desserts. |
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Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA)
The Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) seeks to enhance the employability and competitiveness of our workforce to meet the changing needs of Singapore’s economy. Working with industry, unions, employers, economic agencies, professional associations and training organisations, the agency’s efforts are targeted at supporting industry growth by building a pipeline of workers through training and skills upgrading, and raising industry standards through enhancing manpower capabilities. |
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
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Acropolis English Centre
Acropolis English Centre is a leading English programmes provider that has been offering a wide range of English language courses for over ten years. Acropolis conducts in-curriculum programmes and puts up performances and musical productions in many schools throughout Singapore, some of which have since become creative and vibrant learning centres. Acropolis endeavours to provide students with a brand of education that prepares them for the challenges of the 21st century and trains them to be competitive, productive, and compassionate members of society. |
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Asian Storytelling Network (ASN)
The Asian Storytelling Network (ASN), Singapore’s first professional storytelling company, offers storytelling programmes for every occasion and venue. Focusing on the tradition of oral storytelling and using language that speaks to hearts and minds, rather than the language of instruction, its storytellers will weave a web of delight, transporting the audience from their everyday world into the world of story. Drawing on the rich heritage of folktales from Asia and beyond, they will create a programme especially tailored to the audience’s needs. |
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British Council
Founded in 1934, the British Council today operates in 110 countries worldwide. Its network spans offices in 215 towns and cities, backed by a global staff strength of 7,000. In Singapore, The British Council is a leader in international education and in cultural relations. |
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Hitchoo
Hitchoo Pte. Ltd. introduces to Singaporeans an alternative and innovative way of dating that is different from the traditional match-making approach. The Hitchoo card, with its catchy “You made my day!” phrase can be used everywhere; hence conveying the idea that love can happen anytime, anywhere. As such, Hitchoo aims to revolutionise Singapore by encouraging Singaporeans to be friendly, fun-loving and carefree. Their website www.hitchoo.com, was launched recently on 15 May 2007, and it now has more than 900 members. Since its launch, it has created a buzz amongst bloggers, university students, and the media alike. |
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Julia Gabriel
Julia Gabriel Centre for Learning offers a diverse range of innovative and holistic communication programmes aimed at building greater self-confidence, self-esteem, and fluency of expression through the development of speech and language skills. A key feature of all programmes at Julia Gabriel Centre for Learning is the emphasis placed on stimulation, motivation, individual attention and encouragement, in a fun, creative, pressure free environment. Children as young as six months old start with EduPlay programmes until the age of three, when they advance through various stages of the EduDrama process until their teen years. Readers and Writers programmes support the language and literacy learning of kindergarten and primary school students, while the Julia Gabriel School of Education runs training courses for adults. EduPlay and EduDrama programmes are available in Standard English and Standard Mandarin. |
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Music for Good
Music for Good is a non-profit music organization that nurtures and promotes independent original music made in Singapore. It was formed in 2004 by a group of musicians and music lovers. Music for Good organizes gigs, conducts workshops for young artists as well as engages in community work through music, such as organizing charity shows or teaching music to the disadvantaged with partner organizations such as the Student Advisory Centre. |
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National Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS)
The Book Council is a non-profit umbrella body inaugurated in 1969 to promote storytelling,reading, writing and publishing. The Council brings the book industry and literary community together through social events, courses, seminars, conferences and author lectures. The Council’s current objective is to establish and develop Singapore as the Asian centre for publishing and the literary arts. |
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Reading Plus
Reading Plus is a project that hopes to promote reading and learning among young Singaporeans and at the same time to provide children with opportunities to interact with one another. The team at Reading Plus believes that there is a need to foster this spirit of reading and learningat a young age and are glad for the many partners who have helped make this programme asuccess. It is through this bonding that they are able to reach out to many young Singaporeans and help them understand one another better in our multiracial and multicultural society. It is therefore apt that this programme be themed: Building Bridges: Engaging the Young through Reading and Learning. |
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Schools Digital Media Awards (SDMA)
The Schools Digital Media Awards (SDMA) incorporates video, audio and animation categories to assist in building capacity in our students for producing a wide variety of media products. This is in line with the government’s strategic framework to build a world class Interactive Digital Media (IDM) talent base in Singapore. The awards aims uncover young talents and to provide opportunities for teamwork, collaboration and the development of media literacy. |
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Sky Cambridge Integrated School (SCIS)
Established since 2003, Sky Cambridge Integrated School (SCIS) is a MOE registered private school and Cambridge International Examination Centre. SCIS’s philosophy centres on an Integrated Education and we offer courses that are relevant across different subject areas,integrating various aspects of the curriculum into meaningful association to real-life applications. |
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The Society for Reading and Literacy (SRL)
The Society for Reading and Literacy (SRL) is a dynamic organisation striving to make Singapore a nation of readers and writers. SRL’s mission is to champion reading and literacy in Singapore and provide professional leadership by promoting cooperative work among educators and interested parties in the field of literacy. |
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The Substation
The Substation is Singapore’s first independent contemporary arts center, aimed at nurturing and challenging Singapore artists, providing an open space for artistic experimentation, and also fostering regional and international arts networks. The Substation’s venues include a black box theatre, a gallery, a dance studio, and two multi-function classrooms. The Substation presents and co-presents a wide range of artists and programmes, from traditionally trained dancers to local rock bands; established visual artists to young poets; publications to international short film festivals; experimental theatre to seminal conferences on Singapore arts and culture. The Substation is a non-profit organization and registered IPC which relies on financial and in-kind support from the general public, commercial organizations and government ministries to cover the costs of operating and developing arts & educational programmes. |
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WAKE ME UP MUSIC
WAKE ME UP MUSIC (also known as WMUM) was birthed out of a passion to reach an audience that wasn’t listening. Established in mid-2001, its main objective is to promote underrated, understated and even unheard-of artistes, and make their music available to the masses. Starting out primarily as an independent record label, WMUM has been representing local bands and facilitating their CD releases since its inception in 2000. Acclaimed local acts like Plainsunset, Marchtwelve, Pug Jelly and Fishtank are just some of WMUM’s alumni. With a current network in Malaysia, WAKE ME UP MUSIC hopes to branch out further into the rest of Asia, and possibly Australia. WMUM aims to place Singapore on the world map of indie music through its emphasis on showcasing local bands, while documenting the Singapore music scene’s journey and growth. |
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Wotif.com
Wotif.com sells accommodation online in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific, Europe and North America. Wotif’s discounted rates, broad accommodation range, value-added inclusions and 24/7 Customer Service Centre have made them a popular accommodation site for business and leisure travellers in Asia. With secure online credit card payment and instant confirmation, booking hotels, motels, serviced apartments, resorts, guesthouses and bed & breakfasts is fast and easy. Wotif’s Asian offices are in Singapore and Malaysia and they have staff based in Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City. Wotif’s head office is in Brisbane, Australia, where they launched in March 2000. They also have offices in Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to support their growing international presence. Wotif is a public company, which listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) in May 2006. Wotif.com has an extensive range of hotels in Singapore, and Singapore airport hotels that will suit every travellers budget. www.wotif.com |
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YMCA
YMCA Singapore is a worldwide affiliated Christian organisation which seeks to serve and enrich all members of the community regardless of race, language or religion. Through wholesome programmes based on Christian principles the YMCA aims to develop the Body, Mind and Spirit. |
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Youth.SG
Youth.SG is a web portal for youth, by youth. Launched in February 2006, the magazine-styled portal reports on youth-oriented interests, lifestyle, culture and events. It is also an interactive virtual space for young Singaporeans to exchange views, put ideas into action and start their own community projects. www.youth.sg |
