the newsletter Q U A R T E R LY P U B L I C AT I O N B Y P E R TA P I S
2019 issue:
oct TO dec
EDITORIAL TEAM ADVISORS
STAFF WRITERS
STAFF WRITERS
Abdul Wahab Hussein Mohd Jufri Haron
Siti Nurbaiyah Peh Beng Seng Qanita Wahab Shiek Daud
Rafidah Rafid Sophian Kayat Eda Norsanty Puteh Sufian Noor
EDITOR Osman V P Mohamed
pertapis children's home GUI FARM TOUR 5 October 2019 After a year of stressful school schedule and studying, what better way to distress than to explore the calmness of nature away from the hectic life? Not only were they brought closer to nature, Gui Farm volunteers also educates the young about sustainable living and the simple life of our ancestors back then. Our kids explored around to learn about the different types of plants, taught about where food comes from and how they are grown. After the tour, our residents had a chance to pot their own herb to bring home. The day proceeded with a plant-based lunch cooked by the volunteer themselves, freshly delivered by nature before ending off with a simple birthday celebration for our October babies.
HALLOWEEN NIGHT 5 October 2019 In conjunction with the spooky Halloween month and children’s day, SAFRA Toa Payoh invited our kids to play dress up and had performances lined-up for them. Upon their arrival, they were greeted with warm welcome and briefed about the event flow for the night. The night started with face paintings by the volunteers and continued on with dress ups. What started with a normal Saturday ended with an exciting role-play of vampires, angels and fairies by our residents. A hand-made ‘ghost’ by our residents we given to each of them as a memento along with a teddy bear by our volunteers. Thank you Ong Choon Seng for initiating this invitation! 1 | PERTAPIS E-NEWSLETTER | OCT - DEC 2019
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JENTAYU & FRIENDS VISIT 6 October 2019
CARNIVAL OF LOVE
Jentayu and friends band came to visit their favourite kids in PCH. The main reason for this meet-up is to share their music and love with our children. They held live band performances to prove that music is indeed an effective way to channel our emotions be it by singing, song writing or even by playing instruments. With this opportunity given, our residents used this platform to showcase their hidden singing talent. Our residents sang along to their favourite songs and were lucky to be the first few to listen to their new originals. Huge thanks to our friends for spending their weekend with us!
11 October 2019 In conjunction with the Children’s day, volunteers from Happy Sparrow has dedicated their time to spreading love and the joy of gifting to our residents. 20 of our residents had the honour of receiving a gift from their wish list. With big smiles and joyous hearts, they continued the day with games and prizes won during the carnival organised by our volunteers. What more can a child ask for than to be able to spend his day filled with laughter and gifts? Utmost thanks Mr Jack for initiating this gleeful and jovial day!
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pertapis children's home TRADITIONAL GAMES WITH MASJID HAJI YUSOFF 12 October 2019 Keeping up with the theme of the day, Masjid Haji Yusof introduced some of the traditional games played during the old days. After a few rounds of mental games such as teka-teki and berbalas pantun, they proceeded with a few other physical games. Most of the activities are games that our residents are familiar with, congkak for instance, batu seremban (5 stones) and capteh. Each resident had a chance to try out a few rounds of each game along with the volunteers from Masjid Haji Yusof. But the game that had most attention was lereng which involves rolling a bicycle tyre controlled by a metal piece. As it was their ďŹ rst encounter, they had a hard time managing the direction of the rolling tyre. All in all, thank you volunteers of Masjid haji Yusof for the endless support!
WEEKEND WITH OUR FAVOURITE KIDS (SPF) 24 October 2019 Once again, our friends from Singapore Police Force (SPF) team took a day o from their busy schedule to spend some time with our residents. The day started with an indoor game followed by amazing fun outdoor activities. Our kids were able to showcase their creativity with tote bag paintings and decorations which allowed them to go wild! Our senior boys had the opportunity to challenge the volunteers to traditional outdoor games such as chapteh and many more. The highlight of the event was of course the photobooth as it allowed our children and the SPF team to bring home a memorable token for themselves. Once again, thank you SPF for spending time at PCH!
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ARTJAM
RIVER SAFARI
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The objective of this event is to raise awareness about plastic reduction and its impact on the marine ecosystem. As the residents are very interested in painting, the volunteers initiated a painting challenge to portray their love for marine life and what are the damages that humans have done over time. With this purpose in mind, they were set on creating the best art piece they could come up with as guided by our volunteers. The results were commendable and impressive. Thank you Kathyrn and Alicia for organising this great event!
As per the tradition, Masjid Haji Yuso brought our residents for an outing at the end of each semester. As we know, our world is experiencing multiple world crises, including animal extinction. Thus, Ustaz Ari brought them to River Safari with the purpose of cultivating and encouraging them to care and love animals with hopes that they would contribute to saving the environment. This trip proves that islam does not only encourage us to be respectful to others, but also to care for all living creatures by protecting and preserving the beauty of the world.
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BAKING SESSION 19 November 2019 It was truly a refreshing session for the kids as they were brought out to experience first-hand baking in a cooking academy guided by professionals. Two chefs from SSA culinary school demonstrated a step-by-step guide to prepare a delicious vanilla cupcake. Clear instructions were given and ingredients were provided. Our kids were paired up with teachers from Hwa Chong Institution to help them with difficult tasks and to also instil teamwork while working in a group. By the end of the day, our residents were having sugar rush from eating their own bakes but were indeed satisfied with their cupcakes. Thank you Ms Grace for remembering our children!
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MENDAKI YEAR END GRADUATION 20 November 2019 After a whole year of extra classes and tuition, Mendaki organised a graduation event for our kids to encourage them and to reward good academic performers with hopes that they would keep up the marvellous job in the following years. Prizes and vouchers were given to our kids who showed improvements and acquired academic excellence throughout the whole year. Almost all of our residents showed improvements with the support and guidance by our Mendaki teachers. The day ended with a dinner where all residents and teachers were invited to spend time and express their gratitude for always helping them in difficulties.
pertapis children's home ANIMAL RESORT 2 December 2019 Animal resort has been a great exposure for our residents. They had the opportunity to interact with the animals directly and experience first-hand feeding the farm animals. Where else in Singapore can we get a similar experience? With a vast variety of fishes, birds and 4-legged animals, it was sure an eventful day. The day ended with a small fishing competition among themselves. The group with the most number of fish was awarded with good food and snacks. Thank you again Ustaz Arif for always making time for our kids!
CHRISTMAS IN A SHOEBOX PARTY 9 December 2019 As per the yearly tradition, Daimler Financial services relentlessly planned an event to keep the spirit of gifting alive. In conjunction with Christmas day, Ms Eenette and her friends took the initiative to fulfil our residents’ wish list. They went out of their way looking out for the best presents possible in order to end their year great. On the morning of 9th December, the group came to PCH with boxes of presents eager to see the smiles on each of the kids’ faces upon receiving their box of joy. Hearts were filled and tummies were full with great food and gifts. Truly a great way to end the year!
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pertapis children's home NGEE ANN POLY - REWRITERS PROGRAM 20 December 2019 This session was truly educational. As our residents are maturing and getting ready for adulthood, this trip to Ngee Ann Poly was truly an eye-opener. The Rewriters team held a program especially for our kids educating them on how they could manage their own finances. As a growing individual, it is essential to save up and get ready for rainy days. Luckily our residents had an early enlightenment in doing so. Even at an early age, smart saving would lead to a brighter and stable future. Thank you Rewriters for taking time in educating our kids!
PCH CAMP 16-17 December 2019 After a year of hectic schedule and endless studies, PCH brought our residents ‘out’ for a sleepover under the sky. Although the camp was still within the premises, they had the opportunity to view our home from a different perspective. Tents were set, food was bought and games were lined up throughout the whole 2D1N camp in ensuring that our kids will have a momentous evening. They had BBQ session, night walk, camp fire and many more! Big thanks to our program co-ordinator for making this long-awaited camp a reality. Hopefully we will be able to experience another memorable camp next year!
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ROBOTICS, LEGO & PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM (CORNERSTONE) 23, 29, 30 & 31 December 2019 With school re-opening in a few days, cornerstone brought over a few sessions of skill-based activities. Robotic and lego sessions were oered to our younger residents where they learn the technicalities of building a simple robot and how it functions. The residents eagerly took up the challenge and built a simple walking robot controlled by a hand-held controller. Our senior residents on the other hand,
had a chance to learn more about photography and editing skills. With photography being the center of interest for most of our teen, they were thrilled to be holding a DSLR while having the opportunity to capture precious moments of themselves. Each group had designed a splendid poster with their skills captured in a piece of art. A hearty thanks to cornerstone for this eventful 4 days!
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DODGEBALL LESSONS (6 SESSIONS)
DIKIR BARAT (8 SESSIONS)
Having sports and outdoor activities such as dodgeball allowed our residents to acquire new sports skills and provided them with alternative coping skills to cope with stress. Sports activities can also help in therapeutic work so that beneďŹ ciaries can engage in activities that promote a healthy lifestyle as well as keeping them positively occupied in the Centre.
Dikir barat is a popular source of entertainment for the Malay community in Singapore. Having such programs will allow our residents to learn to work together as a team and progress towards a common goal – short performance. It also teaches them about a cultural art form and helps to preserve it as well as inculcating discipline and positive communication among the peers.
Utilizing our MSF Funding FY2019, we collaborated with REACH Community Services (Youth), to conduct 6 sessions of Dodgeball lessons for the residents.
Utilizing our MSF Funding FY2019, we collaborated with EDN Learning Pte Ltd, to conduct 8 sessions of Dikir Barat lessons for the residents.
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pertapis centre for women girls 2 DAYS MOTIVATIONAL WORKSHOP BY CAMP CHALLENGE 26 & 27 November 2019 The Motivational Workshop has been specifically designed with a Holistic Experiential Learning Approach to maximize learning and development. The activities are designed to stimulate the challenges in life. Having such motivational workshops will assist our beneficiaries to build greater sense of self- esteem and self-confidence, establish clearer goals in life, handle problems more effectively, make better decision and choices in life as well as instils more positive values and belief system. Utilizing our MSF Funding FY2019, we collaborated with CAMP CHALLENGE , to conduct 2 days of Motivational Workshop for the residents.
BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE GRADUATION 30 November 2019 Our 11th Batch of Little Sisters from the My Beautiful Life Programme by the Beautiful People has finally graduated from their Mentoring Programme. Their Graduation Ceremony was held at NVPC so as to celebrate the amazing journey and achievements of the BP Mentees and Mentors within the Beautiful People Family!
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PCWG 3 DAYS 2 NIGHT CAMP 10 - 12 December 2019 The camp emphasized on character development through high impact and value-centric activities, facilitating the residents to grow with the right attitude and social skills. Utilizing our MSF Funding FY2019, we collaborated with CAMP CHALLENGE, to conduct 3 Days 2 Nights Camp for our residents.
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pertapis centre for women girls COMMUNITY MEETING - SEAS THE DAY! 19 December 2019 During our 4th Quarter Community Meeting, all residents were brought to Changi Beach Park for BBQ and beach activities. This activity helps to promote camaraderie amongst residents as they engaged in activities that require them to build on their communication skills and rapport building. Utilizing our MSF Funding FY2019, we planned a day ďŹ lled with fun activities and good food for our residents!
CARNIVAL RHEA 20 December 2019 The United Nations Student’s Association Humanitarian Wing (UNSAW) is an organisation with humanitarian focus. As part of their local project, they have chosen to conduct a carnival for our girls. Our girls were given the opportunity to interact with members of the community through various activities conducted at the booths.
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1 STAR KAYAKING CAMP: BATCH 4 3, 5 & 6 October 2019 Kayaking is one of the more exciting sports one can undertake to master the waves of the sea. Within this quarter, a batch of the PHH residents went forth to earn their Star 1 Kayaking course and every single one of them managed to achieve this in their 3 days’ course under People’s Association. Despite the unpredictable weather, the residents managed to persevere throughout. The course marked a joyous occasion where families of the residents sat together on their kayaks and had a memorable day kayaking. Apart from the fun and skills that they learnt, the residents also learnt the mission of PHH in embracing the re-integrative philosophy. At the end of the course, spirits were high and camaraderie was enhanced.
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WHEELCHAIR MAINTENANCE & SERVICING WORKSHOP 1 & 8 October 2019 Kampung Senang Community Service conducted several workshops on wheelchair maintenance for our residents. The residents were assisted and guided on how to identify and select the appropriate tools to maintain a wheel chair. They were assigned to learn different types of wheelchairs and created a unique wheel-chair, thereby instilling a sense of pride within them.
pertapis halfway house BRAZIL GLOBAL TOUR 10 October 2019 Our home was fortunate to receive an invitation for this event. South East CDC (SECDC) forwarded us 30 complimentary tickets to watch a ‘live’ soccer match at Singapore National Stadium. It was thrilling to witness Brazil, known to be the most successful team in the world, versus Senegal in the game. Joining us for this event was SECDC Mayor, Mr Maliki Osman.
NATURE WALK 26 October 2019 It was a good Saturday morning for our selected residents who went for this nature walk tour at Pasir Ris Park, including a guided tour of the Mangrove Boardwalk. NPark staff, Mr Yusoff, started the expedition with a brief introduction on the areas alongside Do’s & Dont’s in accordance to the park regulations. We were overwhelmed with all the information and explanation conducted by Mr Yusoff. And of course, the new knowledge that we received in both practical & theory.
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pertapis halfway house SKILLSFUTURE: DIGITAL WORKPLACE COURSE 19 & 20 November 2019 This is a 2-day course held at PERTAPIS Halfway House Training Room. The event was organised by SCORE and conducted by Training Vision (an organisation specialized in adult education and consultancy). Total of 14 residents attended and participated this course. This programme is designed to help our residents to return to the workforce. As an individual, participants will understand emerging technologies and how they impact work, interpret and use data, and adopt a positive mindset for change, innovation and resilience.
JOBSITE VISIT 25 November 2019 On monthly basis, our Caseworker Department will make their rounds to visit our resident’s workplace. The main objective is to retrieve feedback from their employer on the resident’s job performance including skills, attitude, personality and interests. We will gather information for future review purposes and references. This jobsite visit will also help us to evaluate the resident’s overall condition and potential upgrading opportunities.
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MOVIE NIGHT NPARK GARDEN VISIT 7 December 2019 Our home collaborated with National Parks Board (NParks) for a garden visit at Al-Mawaddah Mosque located in Sengkang. 10 residents participated to perform gardening tasks for the said mosque which include plant pruning, weeding, transplanting, harvesting and composting. It was a therapeutic experience which increased our appreciation for nature.
20 December 2019 We are fortunate that our home was invited to IBM Singapore Movie Night at Orchard Cathay Cineleisure. Total of 18 residents and 2 escorting staff attended this event. We were given the opportunity to watch StarWars: The Rise of Skywalker alongside with IBM’s staff and their family members. There was a lucky draw before the show started. We felt honoured that the Country Manager of IBM Singapore welcomed us as their beneficiary and presented the prizes to three of our residents as the lucky winners.
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COMMUNITY INTERACTION AT TOA PAYOH 5 October 2019 Residents of PSCFH were invited by Potong Pasir CC for an interaction session with the community. The interaction session consisted of dinner as well as singing performances by the volunteers. The food consisted of a wide spread of the multi-cultural dishes in Singapore. The evening ended with photo-taking. The residents truly enjoyed the night and managed to interact with the residents from the surrounding community.
INTERACTION WITH MADRASAH ARABIAH 7 October 2019 Students from Madrasah Arabiah came to interact with the residents. They brought some refreshments and goodie bags for the residents as well. Activities such as board games and crafts were brought for the residents to take part in. On top of that, the students brought refreshments made by the students themselves. This inter-generational bonding has allowed for the students to create meaningful learning experiences with the residents. Thank you, Madrasah Arabiah!
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pertapis senior citizens' fellowship home INTERACTION WITH PALMVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL 23 October 2019 Students from Palmview Primary School came to visit the residents for a day of games and interaction. The students also engaged the residents in a music programme interaction where they had the opportunity to play the drums together. It was a great experience for the residents as they enjoyed this activity with the students. Refreshments and donations were also brought to be given out to the residents. Thank You Palmview Primary School for coming to the centre!
INVITATION TO ANGLO CHINESE SCHOOL 7 November 2019 Anglo Chinese School invited the PSCFH residents to their school to join in their concert put up by the Primary 1 students. Upon reaching the school, the students lined up and welcomed the residents into their school. The residents were then guided to the school’s hall where there were tables and chairs set up and ready for the visitors to sit comfortably. The event started with the principal and students giving a welcoming speech to the visitors. The performance then consisted of the primary 1 students singing and dancing to traditional and classical songs which the residents were very familiar with, which made them enjoy the performances more! The day ended with the residents being served with a sumptuous and delicious lunch buffet. Not only that, the residents also received goodie bags that were filled with biscuits and drinks. PSCFH would like to thank ACS for their warm hospitality and we hope to see you again!
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pertapis senior citizens' fellowship home DEEPAVALI CELEBRATION 17 November 2019 PSCFH was invited by SSEAYP International Singapore to the heritage centre located at Jurong for a Deepavali lunch. The event consisted of performances from local and overseas cultural groups which consisted of singing and dancing performances. There were even live-food stations in the event which was an eye-opener for the residents! The event allowed the residents to experience the Indian culture and also allowed them to be exposed to the multi-cultural community that Singapore has. It was truly an enjoyable day for the residents!
MAULID 19 November 2019 On November 19, PSCFH had our Maulid. Volunteers and sta of PSCFH also joined the event. It was a day of blessing where religious teachers came to recite Surahs and also share religious teachings with the residents. It allowed the residents to be thankful for the blessings in life. After that, the residents enjoyed the refreshments prepared by the sta and volunteers of PSCFH. PSCFH hopes to be able to hold Maulid for the residents again.
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INVITATION TO INDIAN HERITAGE CENTRE 5 December 2019 PSCFH residents were invited to Indian Heritage Centre to do some activities. The activities consisted of clapping hands therapy and making of Rangoli using cardboards and markers. The day started with an introduction of the clapping hand therapy. The residents learnt that this therapy enabled them to exercise lightly by clapping. It was eye-opener for the residents as this was the ďŹ rst time that they were being engaged in this type of activity. This activity was accompanied by up-beat music which made the residents more hyped. After that, they were taught on how to do basic Rangoli using cardboards, markers and stickers. There were also light refreshments for the residents to enjoy. After completing the activities and enjoying the refreshments, the residents went on to tour the gallery and exhibits. It was truly an interesting walk and it made the residents reminisce the old times. Thank you Indian Heritage Centre!
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PSCFH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 19 December 2019 PSCFH held a birthday celebration at Agape Village for the residents. There were juggling and magic performances that the residents truly enjoyed. The performances were interactive which allowed the residents to join the performances. There were goodie bags and gifts for the residents. There was a buffet spread filled with delicious food for the residents and staff to enjoy. PSCFH hopes the residents enjoyed themselves!
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OUTING TO GARDENS BY THE BAY 28 December 2019 Tito Isaac & Co brought the residents of PSCFH to Gardens by the Bay as part of their CSR. Upon reaching, the staff were welcoming and welcomed the residents with open hands. They assisted in pushing of their wheelchairs and also accompanying the mobile residents. As it was after Christmas, the decoration at Gardens by the Bay still consisted of colourful Christmas decorations and pieces. The residents enjoyed the flowers and plantations. They were even able to go to the bridge and had a walk at quite a height. Not only that, there were also exhibitions that the residents could enjoy. The day ended with lunch which was delicious and filling! The residents also received goodie bags filled with snacks and drinks. Thank Yo Tito Isaac & Co for bringing the residents to Gardens By The Bay and we hope to see you again!
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FAMILY DAY CUM FOOD RATION DISTRIBUTION 5 December 2019 It was the first time this year Pertapis organised 2 events together. Thanks to all the volunteers involved in assisting us to make the event a successful one. More than 2000 of the donated new clothing was given away. Other items such as toys, books, stationery and bags were distributed to the beneficiary’s families and children.
MOTIVATIONAL PROGRAM 9 October 2019 About 40 participants attended the programme conducted by Mr Md Khair & Mrs Suriati Abdullah from SuChi Success Initiatives Pte Ltd. The Motivational programme aimed to encourage the hearts & mind of the TAJ Beneficiaries to be more empowered towards interdependence and to get them to recognise key values to strengthen themselves & their family members through their involvement in Pertapis development activities.
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Certificates were presented by our President, Mr Hussaini, to those who have taken part in Pertapis activities and programs, as a token of appreciation. Our TAJ students were fortunate as they not only received certificates and ‘Back To School’ items, they were also given a bicycle each as an incentive for their commitment throughout the programmes. Activities such as a colouring contest, games, henna and photo taking with our local veteran artiste, made the event more fun and memorable.
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tabung amal jariah ATTATCUTZ COMMUNITY HAIRCUT @ CISEAUX GRINDHOUSE BARBERSHOP 7 December 2019 20 children among 5 families from our beneficiaries were given a free haircut at the Opening of Ciseaux Grindhouse Barbershop (Attatcutz) at Seastrand Condominium Pasir Ris. The children received goodie bags which contains stationery and vouchers, presented by the founder of Attatcutz, Mr Effendi and his wife, Mrs Yana.
FOOD RATION DISTRIBUTION FOR BENEFICIARIES 10 December 2019 Although it was a bad weather on that day, it doesn’t stop 200 individuals from our waiting-list from coming to collect their food ration. Lots of donated items such as used clothing, toys, stationery, school bags, books etc. were given away. Food and drinks were provided for the beneficiaries to encourage them to built rapport between different families and spend quality time with families and friends.
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tabung amal jariah MEET THE PARENTS CUM REGISTRATION FOR 2020 PERTAPIS TUITION CLASSES 21 December 2019 The Meet-the-Parents session, conducted by 1Youth, was to share the 2020 programme line-up they have for the children. Parents expressed interest in the programmes and made many enquiries throughout the session. At the same time, 50 children came and registered for the 2020 tuition classes. While some of the volunteers spoke to the parents, the children had a great time colouring and decorating their journal book with the volunteers.
BICENTENNIAL EXPERIENCE OUTING 19 December 2019 It was an experiential outing where the parents and children were brought back in time to witness key moments in Singapore’s transformation from as far back as 1299. The Bicentennial Experience is all about discovering Singapore’s 700-year history. The participants had a good time with the volunteers from Heartware Network and enjoyed every moment of the visit. OCT - DEC 2019 | PERTAPIS E-NEWSLETTER | 26
pertapis counselling & care unit HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE YEAR PERTAPIS Counselling & Care Unit (PCCU) was officially launched on 23.03.19 by Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Social & Family Development in conjunction with its inaugural conference titled Hope Beyond Challenges. Some 300 participants benefitted from the sharing by 10 renowned speakers from the social service industry – ranging from Children, Youth, Gerontology and Mental Health.
STAFF TRAINING Training is crucial in the social service sector and PCCU conducts training for its staff in areas such as Residential Care and Counselling. This enables staff to understand how Residential Homes function and equip them with the skills needed to manage residents at the Homes.
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PRACTICUM PCCU is proud to partner with SUSS and College of Allied Educator, whose students pursuing Bachelor and Master programmes in Counselling are placed at our residential homes for their practicum. Other students include those from Monash University and James Cook University. PCCU also conducts supervision for these students to guide them in their journey to become practitioners.
INDIVIDUAL & GROUP SUPERVISION Casework can take a toll on Case Workers as they become emotionally attached and may lose sight on the long term objectives of the cases that are handled. Through supervision, case workers are often reminded on the importance of self-care and given direction on how cases can be handled through the channels available in the social service framework.
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SHARING WITH YOUNG PAP NETWORK PERTAPIS was invited by Mr Christopher de Souza to share on “Partnering Vulnerable Women & Children” as part of young PAP Network Series. The objective of the session was to raise awareness and inspire our youths to come forward and make a difference.
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SHARING AT AL-MAWADDAH MOSQUE PCCU was invited by Al-Mawaddah Mosque to talk on a motto that is embraced by youths today: YOLO (You Only Live Once). The talk was attended by parents of teenagers, and the session covered the mind-set of youths and tips on how to approach them to reframe their worldview.
pertapis counselling & care unit WHAT’S NEXT?
PCCU @ BUKIT PANJANG PCCU is pleased to announce that it will be opening its doors to the population in the west of Singapore through its Learning Lab at Bukit Panjang from January 2020. With this additional location PCCU hopes to reach out to a wider audience and ultimately support more of those in need of help.
MENTAL WELLNESS SERIES: TRAUMA INFORMED AND THE LITTLE KNOWN EFFECTS ON MENTAL WELLNESS Supported by Tote Board, 2020 will see PCCU embarking on public education initiatives regarding mental wellness. This will be in the form of a seminar as well as smaller-scale workshops where practitioners, caregivers, beneficiaries will come together and learn tools that will support them in overcoming challenges faced by those with mental illness.
PROFESSIONAL CONVERSION PROGRAMME (PCP) PCCU is excited to welcome a new batch of aspiring social workers under the PCP programme organized by NCSS. Look out for more news on this in February 2020!
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KIDDY CAMPUS KC EUNOS CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION 3 October 2019 Children’s Day was celebrated on the 3rd of October with the theme ‘Candyland’. Children came dressed in colourful and creative costumes. They were happy and excited when they step into the school and saw the colourful decorations with lots of balloons and sweets! Teachers prepared games for the children to enjoy. “Best Dressed” was also awarded to the children who were dressed the nicest according to the theme.
KC YEW TEE CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION 3 October 2019 With the theme ‘Who Do You Want to Be’, children came to school dressed in their favourite superheroes, princesses and different occupation costumes. Parents really put a lot of effort to make their children look outstanding. Apart from parading with their costumes, singing and dancing together, children also had a lot of fun with a lot of games prepared for them. Children were very competitive during the games. Children enjoyed the food prepared specially for them.
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GRADUATION AND YEAR END CONCERT 26 October 2019 Kiddy Campus held its annual Graduation and Year End Concert on the 26th of October 2019 at Singpost, Paya Lebar. The Guest of Honour was Mr Hussaini Abdullah, President of Pertapis Education and Welfare Centre. With the theme “Singapore Gems”, the children got the opportunity to show their talents to their family and friends through their performances in Dancing and Drama. Their drama performances represented 4 places and races in Singapore such as Kampong Glam, Fort Canning, Little India and Chinatown. The graduates went up to the stage bravely and confidently to receive their certificates. Everybody enjoyed the spread at the end of the event.
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KIDDY CAMPUS KC EUNOS DEEPAVALI CELEBRATION 29 October 2019 We celebrated Deepavali on 29th October 2019. All children including the teachers were dressed in Indian Costume. Celebration begins with a slide presentation showing the customs, tradition during Deepavali, followed by some Question & Answer. Children were also shown the Sari, a traditional costume. Children also danced to an Indian song. Children enjoyed the song titled “Chammak Challo� most. They were gracefully dancing to the song.
KC YEW TEE DEEPAVALI CELEBRATION 29 October 2019 We celebrated Deepavali on 29th October 2019. Children and the teachers came dressed in Indian Costume. The children looked very colourful and beautiful. Celebration started with some introduction to the traditions and culture. Some danced steps were introduced to the children with Indian songs as the background. It was very fun and lively. Children and teachers were dancing together. Indian food and sampling of Indian sweets and snacks were welcomed with open hands by the children. Children also took group photos.
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KIDDY CAMPUS KC EUNOS CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 20 December 2019 Red, Green or Party clothes are the dress code for Christmas celebration which falls on Friday, 20th December 2019. Santa Clause even visited the children today. Children were very excited when they heard ‘Ho,Ho,Ho!’ Before the celebration ended, children danced and sang along to the Christmas songs. During tea break that day, children were served pizza, chicken stick and colourful donuts. Children were also given a packet of goodies to bring home.
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KIDDY CAMPUS
KC EUNOS FAREWELL PARTY 20 December 2019 Our Farewell Party for Kindergarten 2 began at 2.30pm. Parents from Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2 children were invited to join the party. The programmed began with a video presentation from teachers followed by a video on our Kindergarten 2 children’s journey at KCE. Kindergarten 1 and Nursery 2 children performed a song titled “Farewell to you my Friend” for the Kindergarten 2 children. Each Kindergarten 2 child received a gift. They enjoyed a lot of finger food such as pizza, samosa, sandwiches, brownies, red velvet nutella and jelly cocktail today.
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KC YEW TEE FAREWELL PARTY 20 December 2019 Our Farewell Party for Kindergarten 2 carries the theme ‘Superheroes’. Children are in beautiful superheroes costumes. All Kindergarten 2 children spend their last celebration, talking, singing with their fellow classmates and teachers. Each Kindergarten 2 child received a gift from their Class Teacher, Teacher Syazwani. There were a lot of food to enjoy.
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