Get Ready for JC1 Service Learning (SL) Day 2016

Hi JC1s!

SL Day has been a college-wide program since 2004 And this year, it will be held on 8th August 2016, in conjunction with National Day, at Kim Seng CC!

This service learning (SL) day, we Saints will be able to make a difference in the lives of elderly in the Kim Seng community by offering them our time, companionship, friendship and respect.
We will have a chance to
- be Community Builders who actively take actions to enrich the lives of the elderly and strengthen the relationship of Saints with the Kim Seng community
- work together with our fellow Saints with a sense of oneness and Unity while serving the elderly.

-  extend a hand of friendship with Empathy to the elderly staying in Kim Seng community.

Many of these elderly live alone with little to no attention from their family. With many of them dealing with personal health issues (diabetes, high cholesterol, immobile etc.), they often find it a challenge to carry out household activities like cleaning and cooking. These elderly then seek companionship with their friendly neighbours and student volunteers, enthusiastically sharing about their life in the past.

This year’s project is called Silver Friends, whereby the elderly involved will be treated to a performance, and thereafter they will join in the fun at the carnival—all these will be organised and executed by us, Saints! Classes will be allocated to put up either a performance, or set up a games booth for the carnival!

The performance can include singing, a simple dance performance, or anything interesting that can engage the elderly! Take into consideration the genre of music and performances that will appeal to the elderly

The carnival would be interactive games or activities catered to the elderly, example bingo, throwback games, informative booths, art and craft, photo booths, etc. Do note that NO food booths are allowed. Do also take into consideration the agility of the elderly when planning the activities.

JC1 SL day 2016 will be an enriching experience in which we can all interact with the elderly and bring smiles to their faces :D We hope to have your enthusiasm and active participation in this event!

SL reps/class reps, please submit an idea for either a performance or carnival booth by 20th May, Friday via https://dropitto.me/sajc2016jc1sldayp. (upload password: sldayproposal (no caps)). You can download the templates via the links shared below:

Carnival Booth Proposal Instructions and Template

Performance Proposal Instructions and Template


Thank you!

Student Leadership Residential Program (SLRP) 2016

                                                                                                         

The SLRP is a programme held in Saint Andrew’s Hall (SA Hall) for members of the Saints Advocate to learn more about their roles as student leaders. The Seventh Saints Advocate were fortunate to have an opportunity to bond together as a batch and experience staying in the SA Hall from 29^th March to 11^th February 2016 under the SLRP.

During the stay, we attended talks and workshops such as Positive Intentions Workshop and INtercultural Workshop These activities helped us to grow and nurture ourselves. We learnt important leadership skills and bonded as a Seventh Saints Advocate.

Here are some reflections from the Seventh, as well as pictures of our stay:

“SLRP on the whole has provided me with insights into a lot of things and along the way, I understood myself better and can better understand why I joined Saints Advocate.

To know the actual meaning of servant leadership through the workshop was interesting as I never knew about it until I came to SAJC. It is indeed a great set of philosophy as it helps everyone to grow and to become a better person. I will mould myself into a servant leader too, not because our school require us to do so, not our cca require us to do so, but because I think it will be a right choice.”

~ Valerie

A sketch of our hostel bedroom

“Although I have been staying in hostel for quite some time, having SLRP is a different experience.The programme taught me how to be caring to others. Moreover, I truly cherish the time that as a Seventh spent together. Due to our workload and academic commitment, we sometimes tend to neglect the quality time of gathering together. Thus, by sharing rooms or at least, staying in close proximity to each other, I was given the chance to know my friends better. In fact, after the programme had ended, I would miss the time when I had the chance to do so. The sessions and workshops held throughout the 2 weeks are very meaningful to me. They allowed much time for reflection that otherwise would have been very minimal when I had busy schedule.”

~ Stefanus

Example of what we learnt

“The 2 weeks stay for the Student Leaders Residential Programme (SLRP) has been an enriching stay, allowing me to learn many different skills and gain a lot of knowledge about things happening around me in the society as well as increased my self awareness”

~ Pamela

Group picture with the Sixth after Cross Country

 

“I feel that this SLRP allowed us to bond very well together as a CCA as a 7th. It allowed us to know each other a lot better because we see each other close to 24 hours everyday for about 2 weeks. I feel very privileged to be able to have this programme right after the Leadership Training Camp LTC and at the beginning of the year because then we would be able to interact with each other even before our projects start, allowing us to be able to coordinate better in the future.”

~ You Xuan

 

Group picture outside SA Hall on the last day of SLRP

Operation VO50

Here are various Operation VO50 experiences:

What's even better than spreading love to the community is inspiring others to do likewise. One group of advocates achieved this through encouraging customers of Potong Pasir neighbourhood food stalls to write short messages of appreciation and motivation to shop owners. Rallying the support of busy customers was not an easy task, but with perseverance and a strong passion for their cause, these dedicated Saints managed to collect a number of encouragement notes from children to elderly customers alike. The notes were then pasted onto attractively decorated boards which were given as tokens of appreciation to stall owners. This activity not only reminded Tau Huey Auntie and Chicken Rice Stall Uncle about awesome they are, but more importantly, it reminded everyone to always be appreciative to the people around them. What better way to exemplify the VO motto 'advocating changes, inspiring lives' than to spread the culture of thanksgiving and encouragement in the community?

- Tiffany

We gave out paper heart badges to people to remind them that kindness starts from them and that we should encourage each other to do things that will make others (even strangers) happy. During the process, it was rather difficult to approach the strangers. Many of them thought we were asking for donations and were doubtful of our intentions but as we explained our course, they were understanding and happy to receive their little gift. Even though we only manage to give out a few hearts, it felt as though our little reminder went a long way to remind them about spreading kindness to others.

- Qi Shuang

In the afternoon heat, the construction workers still work hard to renovate and bring a new image to Potong Pasir. Thus, we decided to give them cold drink to express our appreciation. Along with each drink can is a note filled with our thanks to the workers. Despite the short interaction, we managed to convey our gratitude and light up a smile to their faces. Seeing them brighten up after much hard work certainly brought us joy too. We hope these workers can continue receiving more recognition for their contributions. 

-Trang