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The ICS-PTF is glad to offer some useful tips on Singapore living. We've compiled some helpful information from where to get the best dim sum to who can style your hair while covering those stubborn greys. Please add your own experiences as well by sending us an email. Happy reading!

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Just in case you didn't know...

Pre-loved (Used) ICS Uniforms are available for purchase at the PTF Cottage.  Have your pick, at very affordable prices. Contact Penny De Jongh by email pennydejongh.yahoo.co.nz for more info and purchase times.

School Supplies  are available at the PTF year-round. A sales table is displayed at the canteen at certain times, usually Monday mornings (though at times, varies). Contact Kim Rohl by email at kimrohl@hotmail.com for schedules or appointments.

PTF Volunteer Shirts are available for purchase at the PTF Cottage for $20. Whether you're helping out in the bake sales, attending PATH or Bible Study, or just helping out in your kids class parties, this comfortable shirt is the perfect attire to match that loving servant heart of yours! Available at the PTF Cottage.

The ICS Cookbook is available for free for all new parents in ICS compliments of the PTF. If you haven't gotten yours yet, contact any PTF officer to secure your wonderful welcome gift.  Contains a wide array of tried and tested delectable recipes from ICS parents, teachers and staff.

New US Fast Food Chains Here in SG

They're here!


Domino's Pizza
Delivery Hotline: 6222-6333
3 Branches: Bukit Timah, Katong &  Kovan Outlets
Operation Hours : 11am - 11pm
http://www.dominos.com.sg

Wendy's
(Hamburgers, Baconator, Chili con carne, Baked Potatoes, Salads, Frostee)
18 Raffles Quay,
Lau Pa Sat Festival Market
Nearest MRT: Raffles Place
Mon–Sun : 7.30am – 10pm

Applebee's
111 Somerset Road
#01-11/12 Tripleone Somerset S238164
Tel:6735 9671
Operating Hours: Fri to Sat: 11.00am – 12.00am
Sun to Thu: 11.00am – 10.00pm
Nearest MRT : Somerset

Watch Repair & Batteries

Looking for watch repair and new batteries?
Come to this stall nearby school handled by a very pleasant man, obliging and charges reasonably.
Also sells electronic games.


Lee Seo Choon Electronic and Watches
Blk 726 Clementi West St 2
#01+103-104
Tel: 6778-8151
Every day 9am to 4pm. Closes 2pm Mondays.

Located at back of food court in Clementi Market opposite Jubilee Rd, side near temple.

MORE Chinatown Finds


Delicious Bak Kwa (BBQ pork in squares) -
Fragrance Foodstuff Pte Ltf.,
205, 207 New bridge road.
Tel: 6327-1961


Specialist tea shop selling quality types of tea & tea pots.
Farquison (Tea) Pte ltd , South bridge Road.
The best egg tarts at:
Tong Heng
285 South Bridge Road.
Tel: 62233649.

Baking Equipment, Supplies, & Cookware Shops

The PTF Ladies visited two good baking/cookware shops in Chinatown: large and very well-stocked, good prices but still need to be discerning. (If you can know the prices beforehand, it helps to know if you are getting a bargain or not)

LAU CHOY SENG
The Kitchen Professionals
No. 23/25, Temple Street, Singapore 058568
Tel: (65) 6223 5486, Fax: (65) 6224 6476
Website: www.lauchoyseng.com

SIA HUAT
A One-Stop Centre for all your Kitchen and Catering Needs
7,9 & 11 Temple Street, Singapore 058559
Tel: 6223 1732, Fax: 6224 2896
Website: www.siahuat.com

Chinatown Adventure

Quoted as the "best chicken rice in Singapore". Tested by us, very good!
Tian Tian Chicken Rice,
Maxwell Food Centre
South Bridge Road
See other link here.

Try this, very good!
Oyster cake at
Fuzhou Oyster Cake
Maxwell Food Centre,
South Bridge Road.

Dried lotus leaves
Teck Soon Medical Hall
South Bridge Rd.
10 pc cost $2.30.
They go by weight.

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