Wednesday 30 January 2013

The Meranti Project




At first, I have reservations about this programme as it was held during the weekends. However, after going through this programme, I would classify it as 'a highly encouraged' programme for the coming NIE teachers. 

Through Meranti Project, it has thought me how to be appreciative towards others' actions. During the programme, we were made to express our thanks and gratitude to everyone present for what they have done (for the project) and shared. Such 'thanking' moments was hardly done in today's context as we were brought up in a conservative environment (typical Asian country). I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to everyone in the group for all their support and encouragement. The bonds that we created during those 2 days were so much stronger as we reflected and bared our hearts out to each other. I would also like to thank Perry (our facilitator) for teaching us on how to relate to our pupils through our 'life journey'.       

 ♥ ♥ May this experience bring us further and deeper in helping the children to be the best that they can be! And i
n the midst of our business, we should not forget to relate to them heart to heart! ♥

Tuesday 15 January 2013

Singapore Olympic Academy 2012

Singapore Olympic Academy: 18th Annual International Academic Seminar

Guest Speaker: Dr Dikaia Chatziefstathiou


Monday 14 January 2013

It's not all about studies.... FUN included:)

Annapurna Base Camp Trek 16Dec 2012 - 27 Dec 2012

This trekking experience to A.B.C really me thinking about 'life'. It is indeed a one-of-a-kind experience that 'once is never enough'. 

I met new people and thanks to them, I truly understood the meaning of 'friendship'. In times of difficulty, all of us are willing to lend a helping hand, supported and encouraged each other. 

THANK YOU VERY MUCH for the awesomeness ABC 2012:) 



















Sing K session after exams:) 15 Nov 2012 & 28 Nov 2012

 Sing K session

 Sing K session

 Sing K session

GESL: Poverty Simulation in GYPS


Project Description

CSI--- Care Serve Inspire


CSI has jointly work together with Envisage Education to provide Guangyang Primary School a post-examinations activity titled, 'Poverty Simulation'. 

Envisage is a team of social entrepreneurs who are committed to youths' holistic development through the usage of simulation tools that helps students become better citizens and socially conscious about problems within our society through experiential learning process.
One of their main program is the Poverty Simulation, a simulation tool developed by the Missouri Community Action Agency (From the US). It is a comprehensive programme where participants will role-play various characters, profiled according to true-cases of members of a family suffering from urban poverty. Through this manner, students will have the opportunity to put themselves in the shoes of the less fortunate and in turn develop a greater appreciation for family, education and financial literacy.


Thus far, this programme has reached out to more than 1,000 students from various schools, including Cedar Girls' Secondary School, Commonwealth Secondary School and Yu Ying Secondary School. This programme was also featured on radio station 93.8.

Poverty simulation has been a very successful programme in secondary schools. However, it has yet to be introduced to primary schools. As such, CSI and Envisage hope to extend our reach and work together on a Poverty Simulation pilot project, involving primary school students. If successful, we may consider introducing this programme to more primary schools. 



Poverty Simulation (PS)
The Poverty Simulation is a role-playing, experiential learning program that puts participants into the shoes of the less fortunate. They will play the role of an individual who comes from an impoverish family. Together with other family members, they will have to stay united in meeting various challenges imposed unto them, such as paying the large number of debts and bills, fight for a job or even protect the family assets against external perpetrators.

Objectives
  • Nurture empathy for low-income families in our society
  • Comprehend social problems arising from poverty and one’s role in tackling this issue
  • Foster a deeper appreciation for one’s family
  • Apprehend the importance of financial literacy and academic pursuits for a brighter future
  • Cultivate goal-oriented behaviour

2. Envisage Social Enterprise Experience Programme
The Envisage Social Enterprise Experience program aims to nurture budding social entrepreneurs and equip them with basic business concepts and skills. At the end of the program, students will be equipped with social entrepreneurial skills and marketing techniques to create sustainable social impact for the community. They will also obtain valuable practical experience of applying these skills in real life scenarios.

Objectives
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
  • Understand the different models of social enterprises
  • Understand and apply some basic tools to analyze market needs for a social enterprise
  • Understand and utilize the 4Ps of marketing for a social enterprise
  • Empathize with disadvantaged communities and learn to appreciate their talents and abilities that may be commercialized through social entrepreneurship
  • Execute the pilot run of their social entrepreneurship ideas
For more information, visit their website at: http://www.envisage.com.sg/index.html
  

https://sites.google.com/site/qgs501aug2012g16/

Date & Time:       7 November 2012, 10.30am to 1.00pm
Partner School:    Guangyang Primary School
                          6 Bishan Street 12
                          Singapore 579806
















These are just some snapshots taken on the actual day of the event. 

Tuesday 13 November 2012

Thursday 13 September 2012

Rugby: Guest Speaker

A snapshot of today's lecture:)

(Left)Ronald, Bazli, Mr Song Koon Poh, Me, Natahar Bava and Diana (Right)









Mr Song started his speech by telling us that as teachers, we serve as a guiding light to our students. This phrase connected to me straight away. He shared with us his experience, from being very successful as a captain to his greatest fall (banned from rugby).

As sportsman, we learn the values from the sport and bring them into our lives. We play the game because we love the game and definitely not for money. That's when we learn to be a better person.

It was with great honour to have stand in the same photo with Mr Song, Singapore's Sportsman of the Year (1978).

Not forgetting our coach/instructor, Natahar Bava, Coach of the Year, who has taught us rugby and life skills. Looking forward to his lessons every week!

Kudos!


http://www.sportsmuseum.com.sg/heroes/roll_of_honour/sportsman/song_koon_poh.html
http://www.sportsmuseum.com.sg/heroes/roll_of_honour/coach/natahar_bava.html

Wednesday 5 September 2012

Ultimate Frisbee!

Yoohoo! Our class, PGDE Pri (PE) emerged as 2nd in the PESS Ultimate Frisbee Challenge 2012!:)

Great job Class 3C! I'm seriously proud to be in this class of fantastic people:)