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From Tree to Paper

From Tree to Paper

by Digital Web | Mar 21, 2015 | Field Trips, Students

Having the privilege to visit APRIL Group HQ was undoubtedly a once in a lifetime experience, since that there are no pulp and paper manufacturing facilities in Singapore. I was given the opportunity to learn more about the processes of paper manufacturing, from plantation to the final product…

NUS Field Trip to Kerinci

NUS Field Trip to Kerinci

by Digital Web | Mar 19, 2015 | Field Trips, Teachers

Early this year, I was informed by colleague, Dr. Amy Choong, of an opportunity to visit the site of operations of APRIL Group, a leading manufacturer of fine pulp and paper, located in Kerinci, Riau Province, on the Indonesian island of Sumatra…

TESTIMONIALS

Thoughts on the Field Trip

“The trip was informative and it exposed us to the company and its efforts to conserve and give back to the community. It was overall quite a fun and interesting trip!” – Lai Chiu Ting, Teaching Assistant at National University of Singapore (NUS)

Thoughts on the Field Trip

“Overall, I really enjoyed the trip. It was fun to witness up close the entire process of paper-making from the planting of Acacia trees to the packing of the end-product. In addition, meeting up with the students who can speak English very fluently was also very enjoyable!” – Erickson Citra, Student at Anglo Chinese School (Independent)

Thoughts on the Field Trip

“Fantastic benefits for the students! The students got ample opportunity to see from seed to finish product – Paper and exactly what went on. ”– Peter Davies, Geography Teacher at Anglo Chinese School (Independent)