ISSUE 02/2015 JULY TO DECEMBER 2015
Let’s look back at the events in our centre for the past six months… -
September Holidays – InHouse Workshop Story Telling Competition Under the Sea Workshop Junior Entrepreneur Project November/ November Holidays – Outings to: HDB Gallery ASEAN PARA Games Milo Factory Kids Amaze November/ December Holidays – In-House Workshops Forensic Workshop Balloon Sculpture Workshop
We are pleased to launch YMCA SCC @ Springdale’s sixth newsletter! We have come to the end of our third year of operation in Springdale Primary School. Once again, we would like to express our gratitude for the partnership and support provided by the school. We also would like to thank the parents for their cooperation in working alongside with us to inculcate good values to the students. We look forward to a great 2016!
YMCA SCC @ SPRINGDALE CONTACT PERSON: MS AUDREY YANG OFFICE: 6315 3074 EMAIL: sdscc@ymca.edu.sg
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ISSUE 02/2015 JULY TO DECEMBER 2015
SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Left to right: Si Teng and Shan Ming looking at their density experiment.
Left to right: Xin Yee and Xavier engrossed in creating their slime.
Through the workshop, the students learnt about the different zones of the ocean and experimented on density. They also learnt about the abyss of the ocean and what kind of strange creatures lurk there. They learnt how sharks hunt and had the opportunity to touch a dissected squid (pictures above).
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ISSUE 02/2015 JULY TO DECEMBER 2015
JUNIOR ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAMME
Left to right: Kevyn and Jody colouring the templates of the door hangers
The students helped to paste the coloured templates onto the ice cream sticks.
For the 2015 Junior Entrepreneur Programme, our students made door hangers using ice cream sticks. The students were told that they would be learning about teamwork and how joint-effort would help to get work done in a more efficient manner. Through this, the students also did their part for the community by donating the sales proceeds to the school to help their friends who are in need. All the hangers were sold as a result of the overwhelming support from the parents.
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ISSUE 02/2015 JULY TO DECEMBER 2015
NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Left to right: Dechen and Giselle concentrating on their workpiece
Left to right: Si Teng and Evann practising on different types of lines
In collaboration with Samsung and Popular e-Learning, our students were given the opportunity to attend the Samsung Digital Workshop. Using the design application, they learnt about designing using the different functions of the application. Their task was to come up with their own work using their creativity.
The students learnt about Singapore’s Public Housing Story on their visit to the HDB Gallery. Using the interactive games, they were able to understand on the challenges faced in Singapore’s public housing programme. 4
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We were honoured to be given an opportunity to bring the students to the ASEAN PARA Games which was held in Singapore. The students attended one of the powerlifting events and showed their support for the athletes by cheering them on.
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The students made a trip to the Milo Factory to learn about the history and the changes introduced over the years since its launch. They witnessed the operation on the packaging of the milo at one of the rooms inside the factory.
The last outing of the holidays was to Kids Amaze at SAFRA Jurong. The students had lots of fun playing in one of the largest indoor playgrounds in Singapore.
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The students learnt about Forensic Science – Crime Scene Investigation during the workshop. They were asked to collect evidence, and learnt to understand the importance of analysing evidence collected before deciding on who the culprit is.
We aim to develop the students’ self-esteem and cultivate greater confidence through the learning of balloon sculpturing. They were taught to create sculptures such as dogs and swords and they brought home their own balloon sculptures.
Hope you enjoy reading our newsletter. Stay tuned for our next issue!
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