YMCA SCC @ Canberra January to June 2018
Left to right: Tee Ying Tong, Liu Jia Yi (receiving award on behalf of her sister, Liu Jia Xi), Megan Yoon, Wu Yan Jin and Kerri Chen. Well-deserved pat
A BIG HELLO to all parents & children! Before you know it, 2017 draws to an end. There is no better time than the New Year to take a moment to reflect, appreciate and enjoy the intangible gifts we received from our parents and children-valued relationships and continued support.
The past few months were exhilarating for the children. Many glories won with their hard work, determination and perseverance. We are excited to be sharing them with you.
Thank you for joining the YMCA big family and the opportunity to work as one for the children that we love so dearly.
Every semester, the centre identifies unique individuals who demonstrate exemplary behaviour.
We look forward to 2018 with anticipation and send you our heartfelt wishes for peace, joy and prosperity throughout the year.
CHARACTER
But before that, we would like to congratulate the winners of the Good Character Awards.
DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME
has always been at the heart of YMCA Student Care Centre continual efforts to inculcate good values and character education in children. DRUM ROLLLLL……. Let us put our hands together for…
Mdm Lim Bee Hong
Chew Shi En beaming proudly
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YMCA SCC @ Canberra January to June 2018
Y JUNIOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME (YJEP) YMCA signature programme, aims at cultivating the spirit of social entrepreneurship and a sense of teamwork whilst inculcating the value of compassion and concern for the less-privileged. Every year, children from each centre made their own items to market and generate sale. This year, some centres are encouraged to explore provision of services. For our centre, we provide entertainment made from cardboard box, where people can throw balls to win prizes.
This year, for the first time, all 20 YMCA Student Care Centre come together for the Sengkang South Little Entrepreneurs 2018. Proudly organised by Central Singapore CDC, Citizens’ Consultative Committees, People’s Association and Senkang South.
“FLASH SALE!!! Two games for the price of one.” Shouted Chen Wei En, our enthusiastic walking advertistment. He was on fire, running around promoting our game booth.”
AND HERE WE GO….. Our girls at the booth serving customers and earning LOTS of money. HEHEHHE!!! WAIT! Girls… All proceeds will go to the purchasing of Popular Bookstore vouchers for distribution to the less privileged children in YMCA’s partnering schools. The highlight of the event, meeting the Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong. DEFINITELY!!!
Left to right: Our future entrepreneur; Xu Xin Lin, Chen Wei En, Olivia Liu, Chew Shi En, Tee Ying Tong and Jonathan Loh with Mentor Christopher and Priyashini.
By Mentor Wong Chiu Cheng
“OK. Let’s go promote our game booth.” Exclaimed the entrepreneur girls.
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YMCA SCC @ Canberra January to June 2018
Y JUNIOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME 2018 (YJEP) EXTRA! EXTRA! Behind the scene and more…..
Hung De Xuan, winner of the drawing competition for Alice in Alice In The YMCAland. The selected “Alice” drawing will be the mascot for our game booth.
I do believe that children learnt cooperation and what is hardship due to this. Thanks to Mdm Lim, Mr Chris and Ms Priya for your guidance.” Sharing by Mrs Xu, Xu Xin Lin’s mother. “Thank you for organising the event. Overall, it was very good and Olivia enjoyed it.” Sharing by Mrs Liu, Olivia Liu’s mother.
The masterpiece of Top:Chew Yu Hsien. Below, Left to right: Valencia Loh and Athena Sia.
Our children on the cover of the first issue of 2018’s Y Factor. “The fruit of ones sweat and labour is always rewarding”
Our future entrepreneurs preparing for the big day.
Low Yew Kuan adding the finishing touch to our game booth.
Y PARENTS TALK ABOUT “YJEP” “It is an incredible experience to participate in such a wonderful event. And my child said that it was an amazing experience.” 3
We are deeply touched by the tremendous effort and dedication our children put in to make YJEP at Sengkang South a huge success. We would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to our children. By Mentor Priyashini & Mdm Lim Bee Hong
YMCA SCC @ Canberra January to June 2018
Y SPORT STACKING COMPETITION Another YMCA SCC signature programme aims at promoting confidence of self, sense of teamwork and good sportsmanship whilst enhancing important physical skills, such as hand-eye coordination, quickness and the ability to stay focus at task on hand.
Representing YMCA SCC @ Canberra Left to right: Gavin Ang, Perry Ang, Ku Wen Wei Jaden, Kio Jun Rong, Joshua Tan, Keira Lim Kelsi, Megan Yeung, Loh Yan Xin and Chew Yu Hsien.
Annually, YMCA Singapore held its Y Sport Stacking competition. Children from all YMCA student care centres come together to compete. The whole competition brought out the best in our children. Our upper Primary contestants won 3 out of the 4 events.
Keira Lim Kelsi and her father, Mr Lim taking part and winning the Parent-Child Event. Left to right: Joshua Tan and Keira Lim Kelsi continued their winning streak.
Y PARENTS TALK ABOUT “Y Sport Stacking”
The highlight of the competition, a special performance by our star stacker, Joshua Tan and Keira Lim Kelsi. The tag team represented Team Singapore at the World Sport Stacking Championships in Florida earlier this year.
“I have gone from a complete skeptic to a complete addict. Simply love cup stacking. I’m a strong advocate of kinesthetic activities. A complex interplay of physical, psychological and social factors!” Sharing by Mr Lim, Keira Lim Kelsi’s father.
Their performance defined in the blink of an eye and truly awed the audiences. Joshua Tan and Keira Lim Kelsi have become “mini celebrity” in their own school as well as in the SCC.
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“The competition allows my child to build his confidence. I feel happy and grateful when I witness it. He also feels excited and enjoyed it. Hopefully, YMCA will continue to provide this opportunity for other children.” Sharing by Mrs Kio, Kio Jun Rong’s mother. By Mentor Christopher
YMCA SCC @ Canberra January to June 2018
Y SNAPSHOTS Learn &…
My Little Giant
Kite Making &…
Play @ Kidzamaze
@ BigBox
Go Fly Kite @ Marina Barrage
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YMCA SCC @ Canberra January to June 2018
Y SNAPSHOTS Amazing Race &…
Y KIDS TALK “I have learnt a lot from YJEP. I have learnt that if we work as a group, we can accomplish what we want.” Sharing by Jonathan Loh “YJEP was fun and I enjoyed myself. I was sad when it was time to go home.” Sharing by Xu Xin Lin
HIROSHIMA PEACE LANTERN PROGRAMME 2018 Helps our children understand the significance of world peace. of remembrance... August 6th marked the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. Date
“We can help people with the money made from YJEP.” Sharing by Tee Ying Tong
Bobsleigh Ride @ Changi Airport
“YMCA SCC trains us to become successful entrepreneurs in the future. I learnt how to convince people to come to our game booth no matter how hard it is.” Sharing by Chew Shi En “It was the best day of my life.YJEP is the most fun thing in the world.” Sharing by Chen Wei En “It has really being an enjoyable experience joining Team SG in World Sport Stacking Championship 2018 held in Florida. I have learnt a lot from the competition and gained experience that improved my skills.” Sharing by Keira Lim Kelsi
Peace lanterns made by our children and sent to Hiroshima, where they will be floated, among many others, from all over the world. By Mentor Wong Chiu Cheng
With that, we are going to leave you with a quote by Mother Teresa, “PEACE begins with a SMILE…”
Till we see again in our next Newsletter Mdm Lim Bee Hong
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