YMCA STUDENT CARE CENTRE @ OASIS July – December 2016
Within this edition we will bring up to date news on the exploits of OASCC. Highlights include the Storytelling competition where our very own students bravely showcased their talents. You will also read about the workshops and outings which OASCC students enjoyed the many experiences and learnt many new things. We will also bring you an overview of the OASCC programmes.
In this edition we will talk about the events and activities in our centre for the past 6 months. . . Introduction Remembering the late President S.R Nathan & Rio Olympics Storytelling Competition September Holiday Activities Enrichment Program: Robotics Children’s Day Celebration & Choral Beats November-December Holiday Activities
OASCC students at Singapore’s Health Zone on 2nd December 2016.
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YMCA STUDENT CARE CENTRE @ OASIS July – December 2016
The late President of Singapore, S.R. Nathan shared his thoughts on how caring Singaporeans make good citizen ambassadors succeed in the future. To remember our late President and former YMCA Patron- In- Chief the students at OASCC prepared a hand-made tribute thanking him for his contributions to Singapore.
Jaydon and Ryan with their work. OASCC student’s hand-made tribute for our late President, Mr S.R Nathan.
The 2016 Summer Olympics commonly known as Rio 2016, was a major international multi-sport event held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 August to 21 August 2016. OASCC took part in Rio 2016 by conducting lessons about the history of the Olympics and by allowing the students to enjoy the essence of Rio 2016 through games which not only measures physical strength but also their strategies and techniques to win. Students also participated in the mascot and logo making of Rio 2016.
Brendan and Damien Leong: Smile!
Students’ work!
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YMCA STUDENT CARE CENTRE @ OASIS July – December 2016
Organised by YMCA Student Care Centres, the 4th storytelling competition was held on 7 September 2016 on the theme: “Peace – Let it begin with me.” At a young age, the young storytellers were taught the real meaning of peace through self-awareness, honesty, acceptance and compassion as depicted in the stories that they shared. At the same time, the competition served as a training ground for the young storytellers to develop their confidence and develop their storytelling skills.
The proud young storytellers with their certificates.
In the centre, during the preparation for the competition, OASCC’s contestants used their time wisely by practicing and mastering their stories. They learned to be patient in memorising the story; they became creative by expressing various emotions; they learnt to discipline themselves in order to achieve their goals.
Caspian’s smiling face shows a job well done!
Jaydon Neo getting ready to tell his story. 3
YMCA STUDENT CARE CENTRE @ OASIS July – December 2016
On the theme “Five Senses”, the 2-day workshop conducted by an external vendor brought exciting new discoveries and activities to the students. In the centre, students explored their senses through games and activities. They began to understand the importance of the sense organs which work together to give a clear picture of the things around us.
Javier & Rishi with the paper plate Cardiovascular System. Siew Hui having a good time being the model.
Robotics Enrichment Program helps the young people of today develop essential life skills.
It builds the students’ resilience, critical and creative thinking, and decision making. The programme also teaches the students to work as a team.
Dylan Ng & Yee Cheng!
Shariff!
Here are some of the pictures taken during Robotics at OASCC.
Ivy Kang!
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YMCA STUDENT CARE CENTRE @ OASIS July – December 2016
Children’s Day is celebrated to increase the awareness of people towards the rights, care and education of children.
Farrel, Wen Loong, Janell & Nazzhan with their Children’s day presents.
At OASCC, teachers prepared fun activities and the students had an enjoyable time.
Ryan & Bowen enjoying the game!
Choral Beats allow the young students to learn about rhythm as they participate in the “Cup Song”. Students also had fun by being creative in creating instruments that produce sound such as: Shoebox guitar, Tom Tom Drums and Rain Sticks. The students also joined in Chorale Reading entitled, “Pepe and Dopey”. During these activities, students did not only create or discover new things, but they also learnt the importance of working as a team. Check-out the pictures!
Dylan Soh with his shoebox guitar!
Kayla Yip!
Adriana!
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YMCA STUDENT CARE CENTRE @ OASIS July – December 2016
The teachers at OASCC prepared different activities and outings that brought not only enjoyment but learning outside the classroom. Here are the fun activities at OASCC!
To complete the fun activities aside from art and craft at the centre there was an outing on 24th November 2016 at Qian Hu Fish Farm.
OASCC students explored the Fish Farm which is an integrated “one-stop” ornamental fish service provider ranging from breeding, farming, importing and distributing ornamental fish as well as aquarium accessories.
Qian Hu Fish Farm Ryan Goh & Javier’s Porcupine Fish
The students had a field trip to Singapore’s Health Zone on 2nd December 2016. Students learnt about good health through fun, interactive display and colourful models. They’ learnt how one’s lifestyle can affect one’s health. At the centre, OASCC students became little nutritionists by preparing their healthy meal for the day. They learnt that eating healthy food is important to one’s daily activities.
Working as a team in preparing Suzy’s breakfast.
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YMCA STUDENT CARE CENTRE @ OASIS July – December 2016
The JBMT Workshop was carried out for 2 days on the 5th & 6th December 2016. The aim of this workshop was to educate students, especially the boys of their future role as Singaporeans citizens. Activities the students took part in were Camouflage, Face Painting, Grenade Making, Writing a Thank You Letter for the Army and Leopard Crawl Obstacle.
These students are showing their best poses as soldiers
Coolest grenades are found at OASCC.
A bucket of Thank You’s from the students!
Leopard Crawl which Kayla Yip, Jovan and Wen Xi enjoyed so much!
Students of OASCC got up close with American Bull Frogs and enjoyed their melodious chorus last 15th December 2016.The staff prepared a Show & Tell session which was very informative, starting with the history, life-cycle and parts of the frog. The most exciting part was when the students were given the chance to touch the frogs. They even allowed the frogs to sit on their head with a hat on. At the centre, teachers also added fun activities where the students explored their fine-motor skills.
They were not afraid of touching the frogs!
Froggies sitting on their head with a hat on!
We are ready to feed the frogs!
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YMCA STUDENT CARE CENTRE @ OASIS July – December 2016
The Aeronautical In-house Workshop was conducted for two days on 19th and 20th December 2016. The trainers started with the meaning and parts of an aeroplane which includes the four forces of Flight. The trainers prepared various fun activities which included the “Paper Plane” and “Balloon Balancing” where the students learnt how an aeroplane balances its flight.
All eyes and ears on the teacher.
Balloon Balancing!
Teachers at OASCC also prepared Art and Craft Activities which made the 2day workshop a memorable one. These activities developed students’ sense of creativity, resourcefulness and team work. Paper Plane! YMCA SCC @ OASIS c/o Oasis Primary School 71 Edgefield Plains Singapore 828716 Tel: 65099557 Email: oasis@ymca.edu.sg Paper Planes are ready for take-off! 8