The Mad Scientist @ Science Centre

A group of 5 Hwa Chung JC students with one big heart got together to carry on a tradition by their seniors – Project Butterfly Effect, and planned a fun day at the Singapore Science Centre for 13 of our beneficiaries. One of the points of interests covered was the Butterfly Up-Close where the kids were able to experience the transformation of a butterfly and gain deeper insight of these beautiful winged insects. Beneficiaries also went on tours and visiting other exhibits around the centre, not forgetting the Omni Theatre too.

Both the kids and students interacted well and had fun on the trip. Even after the event has ended, the students continued to stay by our beneficiaries' side for those who have stayed behind.

Shout out!

Special mention to one of the student, Raena, as she took care of Robby and her brother, who has ADHD, throughout the trip as their mother was not around.

Overall, it was a very enjoyable trip.

Get Your Hands On

In today’s fast-paced of life and constantly surrounded by challenges which drain our being daily, art jamming is a way for one to reconnect and keep things in perspective. Both employees of Roche Diagnostics and our beneficiaries together with their families took a break from their hectic dailies and enjoy the beauty of My Art Space nestled amongst the greenery of Istana Park.

A two-hour therapeutic and stress-free arty session for 20 of our beneficiaries, ranging between 5 to 8 years-old was brought together by Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific. Employees and beneficiaries were eager to get started on their masterpieces to unleash the Picasso in them, putting their thoughts and dreams into colours.

With professional and personalised guidance, participants learned to enhance their observation, helping them to discover and develop their art style beyond this bonding session.

Beneficiaries were definitely pleased with the opportunity to be part of this art activity and happy to show off their pieces when asked for a photo shot.

Children Emotional Resilience Group

The Children Emotional Resilience Group Work 2018 occurred over the June Holidays from 31 May to 21 June 2018 over 4 sessions of 2 hours each. A total of 13 beneficiaries from various mainstream primary schools have attended.

The purpose of this workshop is to increase participants’ awareness of the common emotions and their expression, as well as identify their strengths. We hoped to equip the participants with safe emotional coping methods – meaning that participants can do anything as long it does not infringe on their own safety, others’ safety, and the environment. Some examples include drawing, writing, and colouring. The team also worked closely with parents to provide affirmation and reinforce the participant’s learning at home.

A follow-up session was conducted on the 6 July 2018. We did a final recap on all the emotions to ensure that participants fully understood the meaning of the emotions. Participants were also given time to express their farewells and appreciation to one another. A Pen-Pal system was set up to encourage group members to write to one another to connect, give encouraging words, affirmation and share their experiences of learning with each other after the group work.