Sparkling Moment

Total Defence Day 2024

20 February 2024

TKGS took part in Singapore's first Total Defence Exercise, closing canteen stalls to simulate food disruption. Find out how students and staff learned to support Singapore's defence.

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Students in uniforms stand in a school courtyard during an assembly, with crowded multi-story balconies overlooking them.

Image link Our school participated in Singapore’s inaugural Total Defence Exercise. TKGS was one of forty schools selected for the Food Resilience Experience. To simulate food disruption, all canteen stalls were closed on Total Defence Day. Students and staff were only able to eat food packs prepared by Singapore Food Agency for lunch. This experience emphasised the importance of food security, being adaptable and resilient.

Four school scenes: firefighters spraying water, girls eating lunch, students at tables, and a police officer with students.

Besides the Food Resilience Experience, our students and staff also learned more about how we can contribute to the defence of Singapore through various enriching activities. A big thank you to our uniformed groups and the officers from the Singapore Police Force and Civil Defence Force for sharing your insights with us!