JANUARY - MARCH 2022
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THE JOURNAL Pertapis Monthly Newsletter
CONTENTS HIGHLIGHT
FUN FIT PROGRAM - PCH (EVERY WEDNESDAYS)
YOGA - PCWG (WEEKLY SESSION)
CONTENTS
CHILDREN'S HOME -> PG 2 CENTRE FOR WOMEN & GIRLS -> PG 8 HALFWAY HOUSE -> PG 10 SENIOR CITIZENS HOME -> PG 17 TAJ WELFARE -> PG 20
DAD’S FOR LIFE WORKSHOP - PHH
COUNSELLING & CARE UNIT -> PG 24
COMMUNITY ANGKLUNG PSCFH
EDITORIAL TEAM PARENTS BAKING WORKSHOP - TAJ
CCP SOCIAL WORK BRIEFING - PCCU
Mohd Noh Adam Rashidah Rashid Eda Norsanty Nur Raudhah Zainuldin Mohd Hasan Mohd Yusoff Juraini Aini Nur Fazlin Omar Sophian Kayat
CC PNE CC PSCFH PHH PCH PCWG PCCU
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CHILDREN'S HOME
Fun Fit Program
Samba Percussion
Soccer Clinic
(Every Wednesdays)
(Every Thursdays)
(Every Sundays)
Every Wednesday evening, the trainer will come with anticipation to engage our residents with physical activities in our home.
Every Thursday nights, our home will be filled with drum beats as the residents got to learnt new samba beats. Their concentration and commitment to complete the songs as a group is amazing.
We have a few very talented soccer players amongst the residents. They are trained every Sunday morning with 2 coaches from Singapore Association for Soccer Coaches.
It is beneficial for the residents as they get to improve their physical health and teamwork with group games. During Chinese New Year, the trainer presented red packets to our residents to share the joyous occasion with the Home.
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We did a pre-recording session for PCH virtual open house that will be held in June. It was fun as the residents performed well despite only practicing for less than two months.
They are also preparing for a 4 vs 4 competition soon. On 13th February, the soccer coach did an award’s day for the players who displayed good discipline on the field and good academic progress in school.
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CHILDREN'S HOME
Birthday Celebration
Mass Zumba with Geylang Serai
(Monthly)
(22nd January)
We are fortunate to have
We participated with Wisma
We have volunteers from
donors from Good Karma to
Geylang Serai for the mass
Hwa Chong that comes in
sponsor the residents with a
Zumba session via zoom.
weekly to engage with the
Birthday celebration every month. The
residents
whose
HCI Genesis (29th January)
younger
residents
to
It was done with many
empower them with general
participants to set a record-
knowledge through hands
breaking Zumba and Malay
on activities.
birthday falls on that month
dance
workout
can get to choose the flavour
January 2022.
on
22nd The topics covered can be
of their favourite cakes.
anything from science to
Their
geography.
names
were
also
specially crafted.
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"Learning to make right choices is the only way they will survive in an increasingly frightening world." - Louis Lowry THE JOURNAL
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“Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” – Albert Einstein THE JOURNAL
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CHILDREN'S HOME
Surge in COVID cases
Hair Cut and Head Lice Operation
(February)
(18th March)
Most of our programs were
We are grateful to have
The cooking sessions were
put on hold for almost 3
volunteers to come down to
back again and it was done
weeks
our
PCH to do Hair Cut for the
during the March school
residents were sick. Even
residents ready for the new
holidays.
staff were catching the virus
school term.
as
most
of
as well.
Born Chef (18th March)
The residents enjoyed the Some of the residents also
cooking and of course eating
“Tough times do not last,
got head lice treatment done
the food after the session.
tough people do.”
by our staffs to prevent outbreaks of head lice in our home.
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CHILDREN'S HOME
School Counsellors Visits PCH
Celebrating Lazada 10th Birthday
Volunteers revamping MPH
(29th March)
(25th March)
(26th March)
counsellors
Lazada shared their birthday
We are fortunate to have the
visited PCH, hosted by PCH
celebration with PCH by
students
Case
Management
giving our residents and
Technological
department. They wanted to
staff cupcakes, ice cream
(NTU) to help us paint and
learn more about students
and tissue papers.
decorate our MPH in time
The
school
living in residential setting. With
this
understanding,
they hope they can give
from
Nanyang University
for Ramadhan. Thank you Thank
you
Lazada
remembering PCH!
for
NTU for your time and effort!
better support to the students in their schools.
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CENTRE FOR WOMEN & GIRLS
Surges in COVID Cases
Yoga
Nisfu Syaaban
(Weekly session)
(17th March)
Due to the surge in numbers
30 girls participated in a
Nisfu Syaaban or Shab-e-
of COVID cases during the
weekly
session
Baarat falls on the night
first 2 months of 2022,
conducted by a volunteer
between the 14th and 15th of
many of our activities have
Yoga trainer, Mr Izhar. The
the
to be put on hold for the
aim of yoga is to help our
Syaaban. It is considered to
safety of our residents and
girls to self-reflect, control
be one of the greatest nights
staffs, as we step up our
their breathing, achieve deep
in
COVID
relaxation,
During
(January & February)
safety
cleanliness measures
Home.
in
and the
Yoga
and
grow
Islamic
the
month
Islamic this
calendar.
session,
we
through meditation. All of
invited Ustaz Muhammad
this combined will result in
Faisal to share useful tips
better mental, emotional and
for us to prepare ourselves
physical health. Our girls
for
have greatly benefited from
month of Ramadan.
the
upcoming
these sessions!
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CENTRE FOR WOMEN & GIRLS
Formation Training (19th March)
As part of our March Holiday Programme, our girls were given the opportunity to experience formation training activity conducted by Conflict Management Enterprise. The objective of the Formation Training activity is to improve our girls’ resilience as a team, and their capacity to respond to change and disruption in a flexible and innovative manner, through situational and team-based training. It was an exhilarating experience for the girls as they learnt all the tactical moves and commands along with their team members.
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HALFWAY HOUSE Alongside personal development and renewing identity, they were also given the opportunity to mingle and play team building games together with their family as well as other participant’s family.
Dad’s for life Workshop by Menjadi Bapa Hebat (MBH) (11th January to 26th February) This inspiring workshop introduces the concept of Father as the head of the family and equipped fathers with skill sets for building confident and resilient children. PHH partnering with Menjadi Bapa Hebat (MBH), have organized a series of workshop for residents who are fathers. For the month of January, 7 residents were selected to attend the workshop once a week conducted at PHH facility. The workshops aim to provide family reintegration platforms for the residents in terms of socioemotional and family relationship goals. Residents got to learn and grasp the idea of the roles and responsibilities
of
understanding
the
a
father,
impact
apart their
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HALFWAY HOUSE Most of the participants were surprised that they can managed to complete the 7km trail walk successfully. They have learned that believing in oneself and the positive encouragement received from peers can lead them to success in achieving their goals in life.
TreeTop Walk @ MacRitchie Park (25th January) Nature
walk
is
known
to
reduce
anxiety,
depression, and negativity. As such, PHH has organised a treetop walk on 25th January 2022. 10 residents were selected to enjoy the scenery and at the same time to be near to nature. The round trip walk is about 7 km which include a 250m long freestanding suspension bridge between the two highest points in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. Some participants had overcome their fear of height by walking on the suspension bridge. The reward was satisfying, as they got to enjoy the bird’s eye view of the forest canopy and spot different wildlife in their natural habitat.
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HALFWAY HOUSE
Exclusive Online Screening: Divas of the Decades (16th February) PHH residents were invited to join the online screening of “Divas of the Decades” by Mathilda D’Silva. This experience is a first for most of the residents as they got to enjoy the 1-hr performance by Mathilda and her seven-piece band. They delivered musical tribute to some of the vintage era from the 60s and 70s, right up to the current day. The event received positive feedback and acts as a good incentive for the residents.
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HALFWAY HOUSE This event was very wellreceived by the residents and it encouraged them to reflect on the kind of lifestyle they would want to practise upon discharge.
Internal Spiritual Development (ISD) (20th February) Residents had the opportunity to attend an online spiritual development programme. This is the second time the Internal Spiritual Development (ISD) Programme is conducted. The session was organised by An-Nur Mosque & CNB under the ambit of Dadah Itu Haram campaign. The theme “Life is too Precious to be Wasted” was something that resonated very closely with the residents. We received strong support from our ambassador Dato Aaron Aziz who was invited as a guest speaker and the event was graced by Minister of State for Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of National Development, Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim.
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HALFWAY HOUSE Volunteering in initiatives such as Project Blue Wave is one way to give the residents a more positive perspective of life and help to maintain sobriety. It also encourages them to contribute their efforts towards a meaningful cause such as conserving the environment to make it a better place for all.
Project Blue Wave Ambassador Workshop
We hope through such opportunities, residents will have the chance to network with other like-minded individuals while being active ambassadors for the environment.
(19th & 29th March; and 1st April) Project Blue Wave is an initiative by PA PAssionWaVe to bring Singaporeans together and build a sense of ownership of our environment through education on marine biodiversity and conservation efforts. In March, staff and residents from PHH had to attend
3
sessions
before
they
can
become
ambassadors for this project. The first was a theoretical course conducted via Zoom. The second session allowed us to learn the best practices from PA as they led the beach clean-up. For the final session, we had the chance to lead the beach cleanup. It was a good platform for the residents as they learnt how to organise and manage such events.
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HALFWAY HOUSE Such opportunities seldom come by for the residents and they shared very positive feedback after
the
session.
It
was
definitely an enjoyable night for them. This experience also acts as motivational incentive to help residents continue the effort to stay drug-free. It also encourages them to contribute their efforts towards
Malam Pop Yeh Yeh
a meaningful cause such as conserving the environment to make it a better place for all.
(4th March) In celebration of Esplanade's 20th anniversary, PHH was invited to attend a Pop Yeh Yeh concert at the Esplanade Concert Hall on the 4th of March 2022. 9 residents were given the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful show, hosted by veteran comedian Husin Saaban, Malam Pop Yeh Yeh
We
hope
opportunities,
through residents
such will
have the chance to network with other
like-minded
individuals
while being active ambassadors for the environment.
features local icons Asmuri of the Hornets, Asmah Atan and June Abdullah, alongside new generation pop yeh yeh singer Rudi Salim, backed by band The Wismas II, and veteran singer from Malaysia, Dato L. Ramli! Residents managed to relive the epic, storied and exhilarating journeys of different generations through Singapore popular music and culture.
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HALFWAY HOUSE The staff also used this platform to conduct check-ins with the former residents and in general, we noted that they are coping well with work and are getting the appropriate support. Such informal settings allow the staff to detect any issues that might affect the recovery of these former residents.
Drive for Change (DFC) Alumni Futsal (26th March) DFC is one of our programmes in PHH where residents are sponsored to take up class 3 driving license. Upon attainment of the license, we hope residents
are
able
to
secure
better
career
opportunities. We hope through such upskilling, residents remain committed to be drug-free postdischarge. To-date, many of our residents have benefited from this programme. On the 26th of March, our DFC residents, who have been discharged from PHH, gathered with staff from PHH at Turf City Futsal Court for a friendly soccer. Residents brought their families and took this opportunity to not only have fun and stay in shape, but also a way for them to bond with each other. THE JOURNAL
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SENIOR CITIZENS HOME
Coaster Decorating Workshop
Hamper Donation from GSS
Hamper contribution from ACS
(10th January)
(26th January)
(27th January)
PSCFH residents took part in a coaster decorating workshop which involved them to paint coasters of varying shapes and colours.
Students and teachers of Guangyang Secondary School came together to contribute hampers for Chinese New Year.
Students and teachers from Anglo Chinese School came over to PSCFH to give hampers. The hampers consists of treats that the residents really enjoy.
The residents enjoyed being able to choose the preferred shapes of the coasters and the colours to paint on them. It was an enjoyable workshop for the residents and they surely look forward to more activities like these.
It was an educational moment for the residents and staffs as they were introduced to common phrases that are used during Chinese New Year.
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We hope to continue collaborating with Anglo Chinese School!
Thank you Guangyang Secondary School and we hope to continue this collaboration!
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“Spoon feeding in the long run teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon.” – E. M. Forster THE JOURNAL
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SENIOR CITIZENS HOME
Card Decorating Workshop
Community Angklung (28th March)
(25th March)
As
Hari
Raya
is
Community
Angklung
the
teaching
approach
approaching, the residents
Workshop was conducted by
adopted by the instructor
participated
Esplanade
make
in
a
Card
where
the
the
Decoration workshop which
residents got to learn how to
engaging
allow them to practice their
play simple songs using the
residents.
creativity and motor skills.
angklung.
lessons one
an
for
the
Through the 5 lessons, the It also enable them to give
As the workshops coincides
residents
the cards that they have
with
of
playing the angklung, and
decorated
Ramadhan, the residents got
we hoped that the residents
to learn to play some Hari
can be exposed to more
Raya songs on the angklung.
different
We hope the cards will add
Although
form.
on to the Hari Raya spirit in
zoom,
themselves
to
their friends and family.
the
month
conducted
via
really
types
enjoyed
of
music
the Home.
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TAJ WELFARE
Ration Home Delivery (RHD) (Monthly) Since January this year, we have started to deliver rations to the homes of some of our recipients who are (1) above 65 years old, and/or (2) with mobility difficulties. The objective is to minimize the elderly recipients from physically collecting their rations for COVID safety, as well as to minimize the need for those with mobility difficulties to travel to the distribution point. We collaborate with our Pertapis Movers and Drive For Change for this Home Delivery project. From January to March, a total of 90 home deliveries were made. We received positive response from all of the selected recipients who are grateful that their rations are being home delivered.
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TAJ WELFARE
TAJ Children Tuition Program (Weekly) We
have
been
collaborating
with
student-
volunteers from Singapore University of Social Science (SUSS) since 2014 to conduct free weekly tuition to the children of our TAJ recipients. Private tutoring and mentoring are provided to the children
to
help
them
in
their
academic
performance. This year, 44 children registered to attend the tuition, an increase from 39 children last year; and the tuition sessions are still being conducted via Zoom to ensure COVID safety.
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TAJ WELFARE
TAJ Parents - Baking Workshop by Lydia’s Oven (22nd February & 17th March) Baking workshop is the first workshop organized by TAJ in 2022. It aims to help the TAJ recipients to pick up a new skill which they may then utilize to help earn some income for their family. This is align with our objective to empower our recipients with beneficial skills so that they can lead a more independent life. Besides this, it is also an opportunity for the recipients who share the same interest to come together and interact socially with one another. 2 workshops were held on 22nd February and 17th March with 8 and 10 recipients in attendance respectively. It was held at Lydia’s Oven at Hexacube where the participants got to learn to bake 5 cookies.
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TAJ WELFARE share with their family members and get their feedbacks. The participants cannot wait to put into practice what they have learnt, and look forward to similar workshops in the future.
The trainer, Mrs. Sue, shared tips on the correct technique of baking the cookies such as how to mix the different ingredients and setting the oven temperature. The participants also got to learn how to put a price for the cookies made. More importantly, the trainer advised the participants that baking the cookies requires a lot of patience, passion, a strong mentality, and support from family members at home. She also advised the participants not to give up and be easily discouraged if their first few tries baking the cookies did not turn out well. Practice is essential and feedbacks from customers are important to continuously improve the quality of the product. During the session, the participants were very attentive and diligent, taking down notes and asking the trainer questions. They then got to take home the cookies that had made during the session to
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COUNSELLING & CARE UNIT
CCP Social Work Briefing (17th January)
Since 2017, PCCU had facilitated mid-career and in-service staff to be converted to social workers via NCSS scheme named Professional Conversion Program. The social work degree is awarded by S’pore University of Social Science (SUSS). PCP pathway had seen some 10 staff achieve the social work degree. This year, the program has been re-named CCP – ‘Career Conversion Program’. Some 30 interested enlistees have registered and attended PERTAPIS Networking session via Zoom on 17th January 2022.
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COUNSELLING & CARE UNIT
Staff Training (21st & 22nd February)
The 2 days Intensive Residential Care Program was conducted over virtual on 21st & 22nd February 2022. The
session
introduced
social
service
overview for various staff who are Youth Guidance Officer (YGO), Welfare Officer (W.O), Social Work Associate (SWA) and Account Executive across our residential welfare facilities and Head office.
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COUNSELLING & CARE UNIT
Announcement (31st March)
On 31st March 2022, PCCU has been dissolved to make way for more systemic service delivery in building organizational capability and clinical intervention. Stay tuned!
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.” – Henry Ford THE JOURNAL
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