NYAA

Adventurous Journey - Pulau Ubin!

2011-11-18T15:38:00.000+08:00

HELLO PARTICIPANTS!!

Adventurous Journey - Pulau Ubin!

Date: 20-23 December 2011 (4D3N)
Venue: Pulau Ubin

Advanced Experiential Leadership Training Camp is a mobile camp, set in the tropical jungles of Pulau ubin. Participants are to be challenged in various tasks and activities.

Please check your email for more details!

Participants needed!

2011-09-20T16:03:00.002+08:00

Hi participants:)

How are you guys doing? Anw, this message is being forwarded:

This is Kelvin from Adventure club. Are you interested in taking standard first aids course next Monday & Tuesday? From 845AM to 6PM. The course fee is $108.

They only need 2 participants. Do contact us by thursday.

Do take note that our email is now tpnyaa@gmail.com

Love from us:)

Mt Rinjani Leadership Expedition‏

2011-09-09T19:08:00.002+08:00

Hi guys!

SAA will be organizing an Adventure Leadership Expedition to Mount Rinjani (3,726m) in Lombok, Indonesia in October 2011. Mount Rinjani is the second highest volcano in Indonesia and is situated in the Gunung Rinjani National Park. The expedition is scheduled from 17 to 22 October 2011 and the cost of this expedition is $550 (estimated) per participant. The objective of the expedition will be to further develop the participant’s character and leadership skills through outdoor experiential learning.

More information about this leadership expedition:

Date : *17 – 22 October 2011

Venue : Indonesia, Lombok

Trip Fees : Each student is expected to co-pay S$550

*We will depart and arrive +/- 2 days from stated dates above; subjected to availability of air-tickets.

** Fulfills NYAA Adventurous Journey Component

Student Candidates should possess the following:

· Leadership Position or Strong Leader Disposition

· Good EQ and Motivation

· A Good Team Player

· Reasonably Fit

Please contact any of the main com for the application form and submit them by 16 September 2011 to Wee How. There will be a selection interview in late-September 2011.

Thanks!

Create a Winning First Impression" Grooming Workshop

2011-09-09T19:07:00.003+08:00

Hi guys!

Your image is the impression you project to the world. In an increasingly complex world, knowing how to create winning impressions is not just an important skill to learn; It is an essential knowledge to master. As the saying goes “First Impression Counts”. Your first impression lasts long even after the first encounter, be it an interview, that first meeting with the director or even just going out with friends!

In this customized, interactive workshop, participants will learn:

· The perfect hairstyles for all occasion

· How to conceal problem areas for guys and girls (dark circles, acne scars)

· Maintain a pristine smudge free appearance in hot, humid weather

· Easy to understand make up tips

· Basic skincare regime for that natural, luminous glow

· Know the right shampoo/treatment for your hair type

· The right hair style for your face and hair type

And many more!

Date: 16 September 2011 (Friday)

Time: 2pm-6pm

Venue: DES LT 24

To register, please submit your details at the link below by 25 August 2011:

https://esurvey.tp.edu.sg/eSurvey/Web/Survey/SurveyDisplay.aspx?scode=Grooming&grp=1

*Only 50 slots are available. Registration on first-come first-served basis

PHYSICAL RECREATION!

2011-09-09T19:07:00.002+08:00

Dear participants,

the long awaited physical recreation is about to get started. We need your response/feedback on your interest on badminton.
This event will be spread out for 12-16weeks, participants are expected to fulfill 14weeks in order to fulfill their physical recreation component.

It will be 3 hours per week,
45mins of physical training,
15mins of break,
1h of stroking session
1h of free play.
There will be breaks in between and some sessions are friendly matches.

So if you are interested to join us, drop us an email :D

Do feel free to add on any ideas to make this event more interesting and fun.

Do let us know when you prefer to go for badminton session!

Thanks!

Communication and Influencing Skills for Leaders Talk‏

2011-09-09T19:04:00.001+08:00

Hi guys!!

In today’s society, it takes more than just certification to achieve your goals. Whether it’s getting that dream career, the exclusive scholarship, creating a start-up business or even picking up a new skill, find out what it takes to excel in whatever you do. Learn from our guest speaker Mr Tim Wade as he shares with you the following:

- Psychology and Attitudes of Success

- The Mind-set of Victory

- Goal Setting

- Time Management

- Fear & Procrastination

- The V9 Profile and the 4 Default Mind-sets

- The 9 Characters to Victory

- How to Condition Repetitive Success

And many more!

Date: 28 September 2011, Wednesday

Time: 10am-11.30am

Venue: TP Auditorium 2

Dress Code: Smart Casual (No slippers and shorts please)

To register, please submit your details at the link below by 19 September:

https://esurvey.tp.edu.sg/eSurvey/Web/Survey/SurveyDisplay.aspx?scode=SLPCORELIFE&grp=1

GCC YOUTHphoria

2011-08-17T12:59:00.002+08:00

Hello Participants,

Global Connect Club(GCC) will be having a road show for YOUTHphoria outside the library. Support them from 1.30pm-4.30pm today(17/8/11) and tomorrow(18/8/11).

YOUTHphoria

Singapore Discovery Centre

17th Sept, from 10am to 6pm.

Tickets are $6 per person

Benefits includes:

-3D Smurf Movie

-Different polytechnic activities

-SEAL points for ALL TP students.

-Goodies bags

-Supporting of TP!

Anyone can go! So, pull your friends down too!

Tickets will be sold at their booth.

Head down to their booth for more information.

NYAA CONSULTATION!

2011-07-31T23:58:00.005+08:00

HI GUYS!!

We're having a consultation session on 12 AUGUST 2011 from 12pm to 5pm!

We will be highlighting on some upcoming events so do COME DOWN @ SDC MEETING ROOM3!

Take this opportunity to clear ANY doubts you have for your journey!

DO DROP US AN EMAIL IR YOU ARE COMING AND THE TIME SLOT!!! Any one of us;) You can contact us via the contact list @ the side! Or sms 97302656! :)

LOVE FROM US!!!

EXCITING EVENTS FOR YOU!!

2011-07-15T22:26:00.002+08:00

HI GUYS!!!

WE HAVE TREATS FOR YOU! :D ;D

On the 22 (after 6 pm) and 23 July, SAA will be conducting training program to equip the newer ELFs the basic facilitation skills through playing of the activities/games, etc. The program is open up to the NYAA participants(you!!)

It can be considered as a skill if you are lacking one to fulfil the requirement. Alternatively, after going through the program, YOU may choose to help up in programs that requires the ELF. The time contributed can then be used to fulfil the service component!!

It's a one stone kill two bird program!! If interested please send to tpnyaa@hotmail.com (:

Have a great day! :D

2011-07-09T22:55:00.001+08:00

Hello Participants!

How is everyone doing??
TPNYAA would like to hear from YOU.
Simply do us a favour by completing the survey (latest by 22 July 2011).

Please click the this link below that will lead u to the form, and fill it in:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFlYbDg4YTZtWW54MGlDaGhndWtYVXc6MQ

Thank you! :D

TPAC AGM 2011

2011-06-29T15:10:00.001+08:00

On behalf of Temasek PolyTechnic Adventure Club, NYAA main committee would like to invite NYAA sub-committees to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held on 1st July 2011.

Registration will begin at 7.00pm sharp at Business Lecture Theatre 23.

Our theme is "Prehistoric" and attire will be dull coloured tops.

Please confirm your attendance by 30 June 2011. Email your name, admin no, contact no to tpnyaa@hotmail.com

Thank you very much and hope to see you in our AGM!

residential forum on National Security

2011-05-24T22:09:00.006+08:00

Hello Everyone!

Here is a residential project for TPNYAA peeps!

The NYAA-GAHA-Sg United Leadership Forum 2011 is jointly organized by the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Council, the NYAA Gold Award Holders’ Alumni (NYAA GAHA) and the Community Engagement Division (CED) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Guided by this year’s theme “Securing Our Future: You Role in the Community”, the forum aims to allow young Singaporeans and Permanent Residences to:

a. Understand and share concerns about issues that may threaten harmonious by living in our society;

b. Gain a deeper understanding about our multi-faceted social fabric from different perspectives;

c. Discuss options to prevent social conflicts;

d. Understand and surface their concerns regarding threats to security; and

e. Suggest ways to deal with security challenges and consequences of potential security crises.

The details of the NYAA_GAHA-Sg United Forum are as follows:

Date : 23 – 25 June 2011

Format : 3 day – 2 night residential project

Venue : National Community Leadership Institute (NACLI)

70 South Buona Vista Road, Singapore 118176

The Forum programme will include on-site visits to introduce youth leaders with the various strategies that Singapore has been using to tackle sensitive social security issues followed by group discussions. The residential project will conclude with a plenary session on 25 June 2011 for youths to present their ideas to the Guest-of-Honour Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister of State for Education and Home Affairs.

Interested Participants, please sign up quickly with your full name, Admin no, contact number and photocopy of your NRIC to tpnyaa@hotmail.com latest by this friday. 27 May 2011

Only 5 vacants, on first come first serve basis.

Cheers!

ELF recruitment

2011-05-21T14:44:00.006+08:00

Hello everyone!

The Experiential Learning Facilitator (ELF) is recruiting Sub Comm Members!!

Wanna find out a little more about your strengths and weaknesses? Rough it out a little? Learn a new skill, manage a group, lead activities and facilitate? Help others learn from their experiences? Not forgetting having fun and get to know more like-minded people.

Come for our recruitment interview on Monday and Tuesday 23rd & 24th May 2011. Venue is at SDC Meeting room from 4pm-8pm.

Please call Syaz @ 83882146 or Ruo Hui @93360665 to select your time slot, bring along a friend, your curiosity to learn and enthusiasm!

Adventure is not in the guide book and Beauty is not on the map. Seek and you shall find.

Terry and Renny Russell

Do take note that this program can be qualified for the skills component!
Wait no further~

Cheers

MY Mentoring Programme 3 (MY MP3)

2011-05-17T11:01:00.005+08:00

YMCA Community and Youth outreach department are looking for student volunteers for a school-based mentoring programme for underachieving students from neighboring primary schools. This programme is entitling MY Mentoring Programme 3 (MY MP3).

The mentors for this programme are student volunteers from various junior colleges, polytechnics, undergraduate students from universities and ex-teachers.

The mentoring sessions are on every Wednesday afternoon, from 2.30pm – 4.30pm. The commitment is only required for 10 sessions from 18 May onwards till end Aug and if they have any queries on this, please feel free to contact :

Gwendolyn Goon
Youth Executive, Community & Youth Outreach
Metropolitan YMCA Singapore
10/10A Lorong 37 Geylang, Singapore 387907
O: (65) 6747-4914
F: (65) 6733-2144
Website: www.mymca.org.sg

The program will fulfil the residential project. If you are interested, please send your name, admin number and contact number to tpnyaa@hotmail.com by 22 May 2011.

CHEERS!

TPNYAA CHALLENGE FB FAN PAGE:) :)

2011-05-08T16:36:00.003+08:00

HELLO EVERYONE,

DO "LIKE" THE FAN PAGE FOR TPNYAA CHALLENGE^^ so that you can view updates on the NYAA award easily.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tpnyaa-Challenge/143620119044964

THANKS! CHEERS PEOPLE!:D

TPNYAA CHALLENGE FB FAN PAGE:) :)

2011-05-08T16:36:00.002+08:00

HELLO EVERYONE,

DO "LIKE" THE FAN PAGE FOR TPNYAA CHALLENGE^^ so that you can view updates on the NYAA award easily.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tpnyaa-Challenge/143620119044964

THANKS! CHEERS PEOPLE!:D

Pahang Expedition 2011

2011-02-11T00:51:00.005+08:00

Any plans on march ??? The long waited exciting adventurous journey is HERE !!!

The Pahang expedition is a 5D4N expedition which will fulfill one of the 5 NYAA components, Adventurous Journey.

JOIN US TODAY. Recruitment period would be from 8th to 18th Feb 2011. First come first serve basis. Only selected participants will be contacted. Registration forms have been sent out to your emails.

NYAA Booklet Submission

2011-02-01T11:56:00.005+08:00

Hello participants,

Do take note that the submission for NYAA booklet will be due in June.

NYAA participants completing NYAA this year (5 components completed), its time to "pen down" your NYAA journey into a report. Upon completion of your NYAA report, do consult our advisor-Wee How(contact him at SAA) to clarify any doubts regarding your completed report.

We're start calling in for submissions in May. So JIA YOU~

Overseas Community Project (OCP)

2011-01-06T22:27:00.004+08:00

Hello participants,

Anyone interested in doing Overseas Community project? If you do, here's a great news for you! During the March/April vacation, there's an OCP to Hanoi, Vietnam!

If you are intereted, please email to tpnyaa@hotmail.com to request for the application form!:)

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IMH craftcreates‏

2010-12-30T12:17:00.002+08:00

Hi Participants!

TPSIFE is currently collaborating with IMH CraftCreates on a project to help IMH raise funds. CraftCreates is department of IMH where patients come in to make handicrafts as part of their occupational therapy. These handicrafts are later sold with part of the procceeds going to IMH while part of it goes to the patients.

TPSIFE is working with them to come up with new product designs and also teach them to make these products. At the same time, we will also help them to redesign their website, which they use to sell their products.

This project will have 3 phases,

Phase 1: Designing and promoting products targetted for CNY and Valentines day.
Phase 2: For products targetted for Good Friday
Phase 3: For products intended as corporate gifts.

And an additional phrase,

Redesigning of their website

Also, TPSIFE also intend to do a sales at TP for each phase. However, for phase 1, this depends on whether enough products can be produced on time as CNY is quite near and so is Valentines.

Even though there is designing involved in this project, partipants need not be good in art as TPSIFE have other duties that need to be done that does not involve art, for example the promotion of the products, setting up the website, planning of sales, etc...

This activity can be use for your residential project component

Interested participants please send in your name, admin no., contact no., and also your email address by 3rd Jan 2011.

Thank you and Happy new year in advance!

2010-12-25T20:09:00.000+08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!:D

2010-12-22T13:55:00.002+08:00

Hello!!

For those who have signed up for NYAA (GOLD) Award, do drop by SAA at SDC level 2 to check if your booklets have arrived and collect it asap:)

CHEERS!:)

SPEECHCRAFT

2010-12-19T22:10:00.000+08:00

Hi participants!

TP Toastmasters is planning to organise Speechcraft, a public speaking workshop,

Date: 7th January 2011 (Friday)
Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm

After the workshop, TP Toastmasters will invite participants to join them.
This activity (public speaking) can be use to clock their skills for NYAA.

Interested participants can reply back to this email by friday, 24th December 2010,
with your name, admin no., contact number, and email

Thank you.

JOGGING SESSION(NEW)

2010-12-15T22:08:00.001+08:00

Please be informed that we will require you to meet us on friday (17-12-2010) to collect your indemnity and medical declaration form,

Date: 17 Dec 2010 (Friday)
Time: 10.05am - 11.00am

Location: Benches outside library

SEEYA!

FLASHMOB!

2010-12-08T17:47:00.004+08:00

Hello particpants!

There will be a flashmob session on the 11th and 18th of December.
Those who attends the 18th December flashmob will be given $20 for your effort!!

If you are interested, please go down for the briefing tomorrow (9th December).
The briefing will be held at School of Business 26-04-13, at5pm.

Thanks:D

Dragonboating

2010-12-03T15:22:00.002+08:00

HELLO PARTICIPANTS!!

Any plans for the upcoming term break?
On 21 December, 2 to 4 pm there are dragonboats booked by TP which are open to all CCA groups.

It would be a great recreation to help you unwind a little during the holiday! So, what are you waiting for? :)

Email your name, admin number and contact number to tpnyaa@hotmail.com by Sunday(5 December 2010) 2:00PM

(credits to google image)

Let's go rowing:)

JOGGING SESSION

2010-11-30T21:11:00.001+08:00

Dear participants,

Do take note that due to some reasons, we are unable to conduct the sessions. The sessions will be push back to a later date.
We will inform you again for the session’s dates.
Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Thank you.

TPNYAA JOGGING SESSION!!

2010-11-23T23:11:00.001+08:00

Hi participants!

TPNYAA will be organising jogging sessions for all our participants. For this activity, it can be use for your physical recreation component. So for those who still have not found any activity to start with or those who are also doing jogging for your physical recreation are encouraged to join us for jogging session

Details of the jogging session will be as follows:

Day: Every tuesday and thursday

Time: 1800-1930

Venue: Around Bedok Reservoir Park

Certificate of participation will be awarded when participants complete 40 hours of activity. So hurry and reply with your Name, Admin No., and School to tpnyaa@hotmail.com by 27 Nov 2010 (Saturday)

The 1st jogging session will commence on 30 Nov 2010.

2010-11-18T21:52:00.001+08:00

HELLO PARTICIPANTS,

just a little reminder,(AS SHOWN IN THE 28TH OCTOBER POST)
Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Red Cross Chapter is organising a public blood donation drive in the name of Singapore Red Cross held on the 10th to 12th of December 2010. This will be a meaningful event held in the city where we aim to reach out to individuals aged 18- 40 from all walks of life and tap on the weekend crowd especially during the Christmas season.Please do take your time out to volunteer for this event

There are 3 main events that volunteers need to attend:

1. Training conducted by Singapore Red Cross
-Learn more about the specifics of blood donation
Date: 30 Nov (Tentatively)

2. Awareness drive
-Give out flyers to raise awareness
Date: 3-5 Dec
Time: 11am-6pm
Location: Around city area

3. Actual blood donation drive
-Station specific roles, such as registration, assisting the public in filling up the HSA blood donation questionnaire
Date: 10-12 Dec
Time: 12-6pm
Location: *SCAPE

Benefits:
-Community service hours (awarded based on no. of hours volunteered)
*Volunteers should preferably commit their time on a full day basis.
Thank you for your help!

Contact person:Stephen
Email:ht.heng.2010@sis.smu.edu.sg

2010-11-03T20:42:00.003+08:00

DEAR PARTICIPANTS,

This is a possible Residential Project! If you are interested, please liaise with the organisation(contact numbers stated below).

The Asian Green Youth Challenge (AGYC) aims is to promote the concept of environmental sustainability to Asian youths through green enterprise.

The AGYC is an online business plan competition opened to youths in Asia. Through the competition, we hope to tap on the creativity and energy of Asian youths to generate business ideas that are both economically viable and environmentally responsible. The competition will tentatively be from late 2011 to till early 2012.
We are now on the look-out for energetic and dynamic individuals to join us in the following committees.

Publicity Committee
As AGYC would be held virtually, the Publicity Committee will be the face of the project. The committee will be in charge of the overall marketing strategy which includes logo designing, advertising, branding and also the development and maintenance of our website. If you have a knack for designing, new media marketing or are IT savvy, this fun and dynamic committee wants you!

Public Relations and Sponsorship Committee
The lifeline of AGYC, the Public Relations and Sponsorship Committee is tasked with seeking out possible collaborations with like minded organisations, sourcing for funding and expertise from companies and external organisations and liaising with sponsors and partner organisations. Join us if you enjoy networking and communications!

Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will be at the heart of AGYC’s activities. The committee will be in charge of developing a business plan template for participants, providing help to participants, developing the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the AGYC’s operations as well as organising the panel of judges for the competition . If you are psyched about creating a fruitful and enjoyable experience, this committee is just right for you!

International Liaison Committees (Singapore)
The International Liaison Committee (Singapore) is in charge of liaising between the different International Liaison Committees (International) based in different Asian countries. You will be in charge of communications and ensure a constant and accurate flow of information between the International Liaison Committee (International) and the other committees based in Singapore. If you are interested in interacting with people of different countries, join us!

International Liaison Committees (International)
The International Liaison committees (International) are our semi-autonomous committees based in the various Asian countries. Being the outreach arms of AGYC, these committees will be in charge of establishing personnel contact with the local tertiary institutions. The committee will also be involved with the local operations, publicity and sponsorship activities in the country. If you are based in any of the Asian countries and are resourceful and enjoy challenges, do join us!

Should you be interested please email your name, contact and your choice committee to asian.green.youth.challenge@gmail.com by 30th November 2010. If you have any enquiries or would like to offer some other form of expertise to aid in our project, please feel free to contact us at the abovementioned email.

We look forward to your favourable response. Do also help us spread the words to your friends who might be interested in joining us. :)

Warm Regards,
AGYC’s Executive Committee
asian.green.youth.challenge@gmail.com

2010-10-28T15:57:00.003+08:00

HELLO PARTICIPANTS,

Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Red Cross Chapter is organising a public blood donation drive in the name of Singapore Red Cross held on the 10th to 12th of December 2010.

Objective:
Help ensure an adequate supply of blood for patients during the Christmas period. Through our drive, members of public are encouraged to start or continue donating blood, leading to a cumulative effect where more people will join us in this heroic and eventful act of blood donation.

Aim:
Reach out to a population of 10,000 for our event and target an approximate number of 800 donors this year.

This will be a meaningful event held in the city where we aim to reach out to individuals aged 18- 40 from all walks of life and tap on the weekend crowd especially during the Christmas season.

There are 3 main events that volunteers need to attend:

1. Training conducted by Singapore Red Cross
-Learn more about the specifics of blood donation
Date: 30 Nov (Tentatively)

2. Awareness drive
-Give out flyers to raise awareness
Date: 3-5 Dec
Time: 11am-6pm
Location: Around city area

3. Actual blood donation drive
-Station specific roles, such as registration, assisting the public in filling up the HSA blood donation questionnaire
Date: 10-12 Dec
Time: 12-6pm
Location: *SCAPE

Benefits:
-Community service hours (awarded based on no. of hours volunteered)
*Volunteers should preferably commit their time on a full day basis.
Thank you for your help!

Contact person:Stephen
Email:ht.heng.2010@sis.smu.edu.sg

Consultation

2010-10-28T00:58:00.004+08:00

Need guidance and want more updates on NYAA?

NYAA Consultation Clinic is what you need!

Do drop by SDC, Level 3, Meeting Rm 3 (Next to MENSA)
on 2nd November, Tuesday, any time from 3pm till 7pm (",)

Also included -
find out more about how you should get started with yr report writing, meet other nyaa participants, have fun and get motivated to follow through with your nyaa journey :D

Door gifts will be made available upon registration :)
Feel free to bring your friends along!

We'll see you there!

2010-10-25T22:01:00.005+08:00

HELLO!!

How was your holidays? It's been a long time since we last hear from you guys/girls!

Would you do us a favour by responding to the following survey regarding your physical recreation?

We look forward to see your response:)

Click here to take survey

The survey will close on Friday 11pm!:D

CHEERS!

-credits to googles

2010-09-16T11:23:00.008+08:00

??? DO YOU KNOW ???

Do You Know the NYAA application form can now be downloaded over our blog?

We have brought the convenience to printing the form at home, instead of making a trip
down to SAA just to obtain the form. Simply proceed to the "downloads" component to
download the form.

Do You Know, it is few simple steps to be a NYAA participant ?

1. Obtain the form (from SAA/Self-print)
2. Fill up your particulars
3. Get ready a $17 cheque
4. Submit the form and the $17 cheque to SAA

Tada~, It's like ABC

In a month time, a record book will be issued and your ready for your NYAA exciting journey...

Do You Know, NYAA GOLD can still be completed after graduation ?

NYAA GOLD is up till the age of 25. " Worth the money er =) "

For the hardworking folks that complete before graduation, you will be awarded 40 SEAL points.

Cool facts 'W' . So share with your friends today! When friends are there with you, your journey will never be lonely.

2010-08-17T22:30:00.004+08:00

Mid-autumn Festival!

Dear participants,

For Mid-autumn Festival,

We will need volunteers to help us out during the mid-autumn festival.

-Registration

-First-Aid

-Packing of food.

It will be on 24th of September 2010.

Friday, 6pm to 9pm.

You will be able to use your contribution for your NYAA component.

If you volunteer to do First-aid, it will contribute to your skill component.

For the rest, it will be under the service component.

For interested participants, please e-mail your full name, admin number and

contact number to tpnyaa@hotmail.com by this Thursday.

2010-08-03T21:01:00.002+08:00

Dear Participants,

There is a course open to all TP students and staff. It can be use as a starting course for the skills component of NYAA.

Personal Development

Program – Learn

To Play Ukulele Course

(Registration through the hyperlink at this title)

Course Code: AR 091 (Arts)

SLP Project : Leadership with Heart

2010-07-14T23:27:00.007+08:00

Dear Participants,

A project by NVPC for any NYAA participant who is keen. This will fulfill the residential project requirement if they complete all 4 phases.

Project : Leadership with a Heart

Date : Phase 1 : 24 July
Phase 2 : 31 July
Phase 3 : Participants to select two dates (between 7 Aug to 21 Aug).

Requirement : Commitment to Phase 1 – 3
Willingness to learn & share

Project Synopsis
This 12-hour programme is target at youths (minimum of 18 years of age). Based on the concept of Servant Leadership, “Leadership with a Heart” aims to instill in youths a heartbeat for the people they are to lead and society at large. The programme consists of 3 main phases and an optional fourth.

Phase 1: Students will attend a 3 hour workshop where they will be introduced to SG Care Programme by Trainer from National Volunteer & Philanthropy Center (NVPC). During the workshop, they will undergo soft skills training where there will be an emphasis on Emotional Intelligence and Empathy.

Phase 2: Students will be partnered up with an Experienced Volunteer from NVPC to learn practical skills on how to organise a volunteering activity effectively and efficiently. This includes the preparation phase and post-event activities and it provides the students with a complete and holistic view of leading a volunteering activity.

Phase 3: At this stage, the students will be broken into smaller groups where they will now lead their own volunteers in executing the volunteering activities at the organisation that they have chosen to volunteer at. At the same time, there will be an experienced volunteer from NVPC who will be attached to them to guide them along while executing the activity.

Phase 4: At the end of the 3 phases, students will be encouraged to take on greater responsibilities by taking on a leadership role and starting to plan their own activities at the organisation that they have been volunteering at. They will be involved in developing programmes for the organisation and recruiting new volunteers to participate. Students will get to utilise their analytical, creative and management skills as they identify the potential needs of the organisation, propose ways to meet these needs and organise resources to do so.

Students would be required to at least commit for the first 3 phases of the course in order to receive the letter of certification for the completion of the course and SEAL points will only be given upon completion of the 12hour course.

If you are interested, please email your names, admin number and contacts number to tpnyaa@hotmail.com by 16th July 2010.

Thank you!:)

NEW BLOG LAYOUT!!!!

2010-07-10T11:04:00.003+08:00

Participants, do look out for our new blog layout!!!:)

CHEERS!!

2010-07-10T10:51:00.003+08:00

Dear participants,

The Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC) planning team for YOUTHphoria would like five volunteers from each polytechnic to help the people already involved in the planning. .

Your role would be to help the steering committee (currently 7 students in TP involved) with the different things that needs to be done. At this stage there wouldn't be much of decision making, rather a more hands on role to get the plan in motion. This can be used as part of your residential project as well.

You'll have to be committed over a period of three months till the actual event on the 30th of October. However it wouldn't necessarily be a strenuous or time consuming position.

If you are interested in participating, please email to tpnyaa@hotmail.com.

If you have any queries, please email to Mr Ron Tan from sdc at ron_tan@sdc.com.sg.

Thank you!!:)

2010-07-09T18:58:00.005+08:00

Dear participants,

On the 10th August 2010, the YOG torch will be carried over via the dragonboat. The torch bearers will then be running into TP to light up the cauldron at the Triangular Garden.

We will need as many of you guys/girls to liven up the program and also provide some support!:) You can ask your friends to join as well! The date would be on the 10th August itself, in the afternoon till about 7 plus pm.

Light refreshment and SEAL points(Service) will be provided.

If you are interested, please email to tpnyaa@hotmail.com with your full name, admin number and contact number.

Thank you!:)

iwalk

2010-06-20T23:07:00.008+08:00

Dear participants,

To those who have signed up for i.Walk,

i.Live has come up with a schedule for i.Walk which will allow participants to fulfill the Physical Recreation component of their NYAA.

i.Walk will resume when the school term starts. Enjoy yourselves!

Week	Date	Time	Hours
1	19-May	6pm - 8pm	2
2	26-May	6pm - 8pm	2
3	23-Jun	6pm - 8.30pm	2.5
4	30-Jun	6pm - 8.30pm	2.5
5	7-Jul	6pm - 8.30pm	2.5
6	14-Jul	6pm - 8.30pm	2.5
7	21-Jul	6pm - 8.30pm	2.5
8	28-Jul	6pm - 8.30pm	2.5
9	4-Aug	6pm - 8.30pm	2.5
10	10-Aug	4pm - 7pm	3
11	11-Aug	4pm - 7pm	3
12	12-Aug	4pm - 7pm	3
13	17-Aug	4pm - 7pm	3
14	18-Aug	4pm - 7pm	3
15	19-Aug	4pm - 7pm	3.5
			40

2010-06-12T20:42:00.002+08:00

Dear NYAA participants,

Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC) are looking for students who might be keen in organizing an event called Fiesta YOUTHphoria 2010. It will basically be a one day event targeted at youths. The inaugural fiesta will focus on the performing arts, including the edgier aspects.

This is the first time SDC is planning such an event and as such, we do not have much details on hand. However, we have the timeline of the Fiesta YOUTHphoria. Participants who are interested can email to tpnyaa@hotmail.com to ask for a copy of it.

Also, if you'll like to get involved do reply to the email as well by the 14th of June and we'll let SDC know.

Do note that this project will qualify as a residential project.

Thanks!

iwalk

2010-06-04T12:54:00.005+08:00

Dear participants,

For those who are participating in the iwalk programme, there will be no activity for the 9th and 16th of June.

Meanwhile, enjoy your term break!(:

2010-05-29T14:01:00.003+08:00

Hey there NYAA participants!

To those who are or have completed their NYAA:

Latest update from the NYAA council: Deadline of submission is 25 June 2010.
Do note that it is the date they (NYAA) should receive the report and logbooks.
As such, if you have completed your NYAA components, please do submit your report to Wee How by 1st June for vetting!

Also they have a quota of 150 awards for this year so they will close submission earlier if the quota is met.

Thank You!(: all the best for term tests!

i. Walk

2010-05-02T12:06:00.005+08:00

Dear Participants,

We have this i.Walk Programme at Bedok Reservoir every Wednesday at 6pm starting from 19 May, which will allow you to fulfill your NYAA component. Upon completing for 12 weeks (As part of the criteria for the award), participants will be given a Certificate and SEAL Points will also be given.

This will be especially beneficial to participants who has yet to fulfill this component. Interested parties, please email to: i.live.tp@gmail.com

2010-04-17T00:40:00.003+08:00

Collection of NYAA Booklet

Dear Participants,

For those who have yet to collect your NYAA booklet, it should be ready for collection at SAA level 2. If you are unsure, you can also check it out with the staff there.

Thank you! ^_^

CCA Recruitment Drive

2010-04-17T00:32:00.000+08:00

CCA Recruitment Drive, AY 2010/2011

Dear NYAA Participants,

We would like to invite helpers to help us for next week's CCA Recruitment Drive, which will be from Wednesday (21/4) to Friday (23/4). The recruitment will be starting from 10am to 5pm and each helper will most likely be on duty for about 2 hours. SEAL points will be given for volunteering for this Recruitment Drive.

Interested parties please email me with your Name, email, contact as well as your preferred time slots.

Thank you and I look forward to your keen reply.

2010-04-13T00:16:00.006+08:00

Updates of your Particulars

Dear Participants,

A new school year is starting soon & I hope that you have enjoyed your holidays so far.

I would like you guys to actually update your basic personal particulars like full name, admin no, valid & active email address and mobile number to me through: tpnyaa@hotmail.com.

Thank you & hope to see you in upcoming events soon!

Yvonne Goh ^_^

TP Olympiad

2010-04-07T01:22:00.002+08:00

Dear Participants,

On the 16^th April is TP Olympiad. We will need helpers for the event so if any of you guys are keen, do let me know. In fact, we can also open up to the NYAA participants. Commitment-wise is only for one full day. Lunch and SEAL points will be given. Do note that it’s doesn’t fulfill any NYAA requirement.

Thank you. ^_^

CDL E-Generation Challenge

2010-04-07T01:19:00.002+08:00

CDL E-Generation Challenge by NYAA Council

NYAA Council is looking for youth who are interested in the attached event, CDL E-Generation Challenge, to form a team of 12 under the name of NYAA. It's kind of an eco-challenge in celebration of Earth Day, fall on the 17 April, 7am in Singapore Polytechnic and end at City Square Mall at 3pm. The attached PDF file will have more details to the event.

For those who are interested do let me know earlier as the cut-of-date for registration is on the 9th April, I can help form up the team for you guys if you want.

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NYAA Report Writing & Submission

2010-03-26T09:11:00.000+08:00

Dear NYAA Participants,

Please try to make use of this holiday to complete your report for submission in June, to achieve the award this year. You can approach us or our adviser Mr Lim Wee How at weehow@tp.edu.sg, 67805944, to clarify on any issues regarding report writing, preferably before end April to have sufficient time for correction and improvement on the report. Submission to be made to Wee How at the SAA.

Thank you.

Pengerang Cycling Expedition 2010

2010-03-22T22:19:00.001+08:00

Temasek Polytechnic Adventure Club (TPAC) is organising a 4D3N cycling expedition to Pengerang, Malaysia!

Title: Pengerang Cycling Expedition 2010
Date: 6 to 9 April 2010
Cost: $65 per pax (Not including food and rental of bicycles)

There will be a briefing session on Monday, 29 March 2010 at 11am, Student Activity Room for all selected participants

Details:
1) Participants will have to bring their own bicycles and helmets, we can arrange for them to be rented at Changi Village if you do not have them

2) Participants are required to be physically proficient in cycling long distances

3) The expedition will include an overnight camp at Batu Layar Beach for a stargazing session

4) This expedition fulfils the NYAA scheme 'Adventurous Journey' Component

Sign Up Now!! Only limited to 30 participants!

If interested, please contact

Andy at ac_andyphua @yahoo.com.sg or HP: 98901425
Justin at ac_justinyap @yahoo.com.sg or HP: 96642067

Deadline for Registration: Saturday, 27 March 2010

Ship for South East Asian Youth Programme 2010‏

2010-03-17T22:28:00.004+08:00

Dear NYAA Participants,

This is the Ship for South East Asian Youth Programme 2010 by NYC, mainly for graduating students and alumni to see if you are interested in this touring around ASEAN countries as well as Japan in 53 days.‏

If you are interested, you can email me at: tpnyaa@hotmail.com and I will provide you with slightly more information.

Residential Project

2010-03-17T20:42:00.004+08:00

Dear NYAA Participants,

We have a Residential Project that is organised by the NYAA Council and you are qualify as long as you are interested, the following are the details.

Project : NYAA-NEXUS Project “Our Home. Our Future. Our Singapore”

The NYAA-Nexus Project provides an opportunity for young people to learn and discover how far Singapore has
progressed as a nation from its small beginnings and how our society has grown and matured through its 50 years of self-governance.

For more information on the project and grant, visit : http://www.nyaa.org/nyaa-nexus.html

Upcoming Adventures for NYAA Participants

2010-03-05T00:07:00.008+08:00

Dear NYAA Participants,

There are a few events organised by Temasek Polytechnic Adventure Club (TPAC) this coming March & April which you might find useful in completing your NYAA award components.

1) 5D4N Bike Hike Expedition to Kota Tinggi, Malaysia

Date: Yet to confirm

Location: Singapore to Pengerang to Kota Tinggi
Cost: Approximately $62 per pax, not including Bicycles and Food

The expedition will start off with cycling from Singapore to the town of Sungei Rengit in Pengerang, Malaysia right up to the Desaru Resorts. You will also get to see the famous Kota Tinggi Waterfalls, visits to the Ostrich Farm, fruit farms and many more attractions! Places are limited, so do hurry and sign up asap!!

By joining this, you will be able to fulfil the NYAA Adventurous Journey Component.

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2) Going Beyond - 3D2N Adventure Camp

Date: 15 to 17 March

Location: Temasek Polytechnic
Cost: $8 per pax

This camp will consist of a variety of activities that will bring out the adventurer in you! This camp will alloow you to try out Abseiling, Rock Climbing or learn how to do field cooking and camp crafts all together and many others. There will also be a campfire on the 2nd day with performances and fun!

Although this camp does not fulfill the NYAA Adventurous Journey Component.

The skills that you pick up will be extremely useful in other expeditions that you join in future, especially the above mentioned Bike Hike Expedition. These experiences do not come very often so do take part!

** If you are interested and you have not receive a more detailed information about these camps and expedition by 6 March, do email to me and I will send you more information about it. **

Thanks!

Yvonne Goh ^_^

NYAA-GAHA and 4PM Joint Collaborative Book Project

2010-03-05T00:01:00.002+08:00

NYAA Council is looking for people who will like to share their experience in the program. Do take note that the activities don’t have to be TP-organized just in case they think otherwise.

The person-in-charge, James Lyons is open to receiving submissions directly and answering the participant’s inquires however do be reminded that you have to keep us in the cc loop, for all information that you have sent to them.

Below are the information:

The National Youth Achievement Award- Gold Award Holders Alumni (NYAA-GAHA) and the Malay Youth Literary Association (4PM) are currently working on a joint collaborative project to inspire youths to engage in community service/projects that will ultimately be beneficial to others in society. This book also hopes to show the commonalities of organisations like NYAA-GAHA and 4PM that transcend economic background, ethnicity, religion and borders.

Simply, we would appreciate the partcipation of some of your students (NYAA past and on-going participants), who are able to individually tell us in a short-form essay 350-500 words how they feel the NYAA programme has been helpful in developing their social consciousness, especially where racial harmony is concerned. 4 entries would suffice and the deadline for submissions would be exactly a week from now, on the 10th of March. If chosen, their story and name will be featured in our upcoming publication. Please also ask your students to specifically name an event/s they've been involved in (if any) with the NYAA.

** Please check out your emails about this and if you did not receive, do email to me.

Thanks!

Yvonne Goh ^_^

Overseas Leadership Expedition

2010-02-09T23:24:00.005+08:00

Dear NYAA Participants,

As mentioned before, the forest trekking trip @ Endau Rompin National Park, Northern Johor in the early April has been confirmed. This will allow you to fulfil your Adventurous Journey component if you have not done so. On the previous briefing, a lot of the NYAA Participants and other interested parties have signed up for this event. Therefore, the vacancies that we are left with is only around 20. I urge you to submit your form asap as the application may end early if the response is too overwhelming. The closing date will be on 26th Feb.

***A soft- copy of the application form, a powerpoint slide with more details of the event and the event poster has been sent to your respective personal/tp email. Do inform me if you have not received it. ***

Thank you.

Yvonne Goh ^_^

Reading Programme

2010-02-01T23:08:00.005+08:00

Dear Participants,

As we have advertised a few weeks ago, one of the TP staff volunteers at Tampines CC. They are on the lookout of people to read storybooks to children. Consider this project and see if you are interested and use it for the service component. Your commitment can separate and shorten like from Feb to Apr, May to Jul or Aug to Oct, instead of Feb to Oct.

Below are some contacts for this programme:

Tampines Central CC
Derric Wong: 94563366
Norwahidah: 67850004

** If you need the forms, I can send you the softcopy, do email me at: tpnyaa@hotmail.com

Yvonne Goh ^_^

Information on Trekking & OCP

2010-02-01T00:40:00.004+08:00

OCP:

Lombok (Near to Bali), at a place call Sapit
Muslim Country
3 hrs, direct flight by Silkair
Yayasan Peduli Anak (Children Care Foundation); Non- profit organisation, provide shelter for street children between age of 3- 17 years and house 60- 80 of them.
We will stay in school compound which is clean & safe
Tasks; Printing of Murals, Lesson (teach english through songs & games, computer), Recreational Activities (Music, swimming, soccer, camp craft), Daily chores (Cooking & marketing)
Allow visitors to interact & good exposure for the children
Reforestation programme (WWF), we will plant trees
1 day trekking, to a view that can see Volcano
Insurance will be included in the fees.

Trekking:

Endau- Rompin National Park, Johor
30 Mar- 3 Apr (Will stay in TP for 1 night, and catch morning train to M'sia)
Open to all TP Students
Will have to attend pre- expedition
Estimated cost of $100 excludes own shopping cost
Have to be physical able

Yvonne Goh ^_^

4D3N Forest Trekking

2010-01-27T00:09:00.002+08:00

Dear NYAA Participants,

For your information, we may be organising a 4D3N Forest Trekking @ Endau-Rompin National Park, Northern JohorIn early April, after OCP-Project Lombok, estimated cost $100 (Allow you to fulfil your Adventurous Journey component).

For those interested party in the Forest Trekking event, you can know more about the details on this Thurday, 28 Jan, at Des Sch, LT 24 after the Residential Lombok talk. Perhaps you could go to listen to both and then decide which one you would like to join.

Thank you.

Yvonne ^^

OCP- Project Lombok 2010‏

2010-01-22T21:28:00.003+08:00

Dear NYAA Participants,

This upcoming overseas community project to Lombok, Indonesia, is confirmed to be on 20-27 March.

Remember to sign up by 1 Feb if interested. Application form available at SAA counter.

We welcome participants who have knowledge / interest in any of the following areas:

1. Water survival techniques

2. Mural design and painting

3. Soccer game

4. Camp craft

5. Bahasa Indonesia

** You can also email me at:tpnyaa@hotmail.com, if you want a soft copy of the application form.

Thank you.

Yvonne ^_^

Dragon Boat postponed to 24 January 2010

2010-01-16T21:21:00.003+08:00

Hi Guys,

Sorry, the dragon boat event is postponed to the following date due to an event being held at Kallang River on 17 January.

Date: 24 January 2010, Sunday
Time: Meeting at 3pm
Venue: Meeting at Kallang MRT, 10 minutes walk to training venue.

2010-01-11T19:40:00.005+08:00

Dear NYAA friends,

As mentioned earlier, there is a free dragon boating program on every Sunday afternoon, sponsored by the Kampong Glam Constituency Sports Club. The purpose of this program is to encourage healthy lifestyle through dragon boating. This program is opened to anybody interested in dragon boating: Boys and girls, recreational or competitive. The best thing is, rental and all training expenses are free! You can use this water sport to fulfill your "physical recreation".

We will be organising a 1-day training for all interested participants. Participants who wish to commit for long term training may carry on at their own time after this training.

Date: 17 January 2010, Sunday
Time: Meeting at 3pm
Venue: Meeting at Kallang MRT, 10 minutes walk to training venue.

Attire:
T-shirt/singlet and shorts
Sandals or slippers

Things to bring:
1) Extra set of clothing
2) Towel
3) Showering toiletries
4) Sunblock lotion

**Please declare any medical condition and whether you are able to swim.
This event is not organised by Temasek Polytechnic. TP and TP NYAA Challenge will not be responsible for any accident or injury caused or losses of any property during the event.**

(You can also invite your other friends to join you for this event!)

Please register by Friday, 15 Jan 2010, by emailing us at: tpnyaa@hotmail.com
Thank you.

Free Dragon Boating@Kallang! - Activity Sensing

2009-12-29T23:56:00.001+08:00

Hello everyone,

There is a free dragon boating program every Sunday afternoon at Kallang River. This program is sponsored by a community sports club and it welcomes anybody interested in dragon boating: Boys and girls, recreational or competitive. The best thing is, rental and all training expenses are free! You can use this water sport to fulfill your "physical recreation".

You can express your interest by replying to this email or go on to the TP NYAA Facebook Group and "Like" the wall post on this. And if the response is good... we will organise this program for you!

Yvonne Goh ^_^

New Look!

2009-12-16T17:07:00.005+08:00

Dear NYAA Participants,

We are glad to inform you that we have changed & update our NYAA Noticeboard. Do take your time to look at our board!

Thank you!
Enjoy your holiday too!!!

Yvonne ^_^

NYAA Clinic Consultation

2009-11-14T08:51:00.002+08:00

Dear NYAA Participants,

We will be having our 2nd NYAA Clinic Consultation for 2009. More details about the Consultation has been sent to you personal email/ TP email. Should you not receive the email, please inform us by emailing to: tpnyaa@hotmail.com

The details are as at below:

Event: NYAA Clinic Consultation

Date: 25 Novemeber 2009 (Wednesday)

Time: 5.30pm- 8.30pm

Venue: Business School Level 3, Classroom 26-3-18/19

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!!

^_^
Yvonne Goh

Project Mangrove

2009-11-11T21:08:00.023+08:00

Residential Project in Pulau Ubin Project Mangrove :D

ok this update is for the residential project trip i made to ubin called Project Mangrove during the semester break near the end of it. It was a fun experience where i worked together with 21 other wonderful participants as well as 2 SAA staffs (Hwee Hoon and Wee How).
There were meetings held juz 2 weeks before the actual trip to plan for the trip's details which was pretty short. However, the whole group still managed to pull off a great feat despite the time constraint. There were many things to plan for such as our meals, allocation of roles to everyone, what stuffs to buy by logistics and etc.

During Day 1, we set off to Pulau Ubin after having lunch at Changi Jetty. Upon reaching Ubin, we headed off to the resort to unload our bags/ luggages. Directly after that, it is work time :) We headed off to one of the mangrove swamps in Ubin and began our first work at nature conservation. We had lots of fun carefully uprooting the mangrove plants without killing them for replantation by the National Environment Agency. It was tiring and wet/muddy but we had plenty of fun and laughters.

On the bumboat to Ubin :D

Our arrival at ubin on day 1 :D

At the mangrove swamp :D

Our sauce for pasta dinner :D:D:D prepared with effort from the food ppl.
Finally a debrief for the day before its time to fill in our NYAA booklet and sleep time :D

Now for day 2, we had morning exercise (Yoga) led by Joshua before breakfast of bread with nutella spread or kaya spread :D quite tasty and once again, its thanks to our food group members :P After the filling breakfast, it is time to set off to work. The first task of the day was the uprooting of weeds and after that, it was beach cleaning! :D It was tiring doing the weed clearing job but it was definitely worthwhile and the never ending beach waste definitely needs some environmental protection from the litter bugs :/

Our Yoga master, Joshua :D

Morning exercise by everyone hehe.

Dig Dig Dig :D

Lunch time
Bags of garbage from the clearing of the beach. They sure are plenty!!!

A nice view of the quarry from a high point after a day's work :D

Now for day 3, it is a relaxing day as we are going back to the city once again :D We had breakfast just like day 2 before we set off for an educational trip by our friendly NEA staff who showed us some plants grown in Ubin. After that, it is time to get back to Changi jetty for lunch before we head back to TP for the final debrief and it is home sweet home time :D

A walk amidst the greens and some unseen plants in the city

Lunch at Subway :DFinally its back to TP and the final briefings :)

In overall, the 3 days on Ubin was meaningful and I am proud to say I had contributed to the environment although it is minor but with every tiny bit of effort made, we can make a large difference to the environment :)

Gold Award Presentation Ceremony 2009

2009-10-15T00:45:00.029+08:00

The National Youth Achievement Award (Gold) Presentation Ceremony 2009 was held at the Temasek Polytechnic Convention Centre on 2 October 2009. This year, we congratulate 10 students from TP on receiving the award from His Excellency President S R Nathan.

The event was also graced by other distinguished guests and senior management from TP:
Mr Mah Bow Tan (Chairman, NYAA Advisory Board)
Mr Boo Kheng Hua (Principal, Temasek Polytechnic)
Mr Edmond Khoo (Deputy Principal, Temasek Polytechnic)
Mr Raymond Teo Choo Hwee (Director, SAA)

The 10 recipients this year are:

Applied Science

Dickson Goh Yaoming (Biotechnology)

Liong Ka Hang (Biomedical Science)

Business
Faezah Bte Abdul Samad (Leisure Resort Management)
Phua Jia Qiang Andy (Hospitality & Tourism Management)
Tan Hui Yu (Hospitality & Tourism Management)

Engineering

Chia Hui Shan (Facility Design & Management)

Low Wen Qiang (Computer Engineering

Informatics & IT

Josias Teo Yi Si (Cyber Digital Security)
Ong Qin-Yi Randall (Cyber Digital Security)
Soon Joon Foon Nicholas (Cyber Digital Security)

Among them was Dickson Goh Yaoming, President, TPNYAA Challenge AY08/09, . "I saw a very different world. The NYAA has brought me out of the comforts of home to places I never imagined I'd go to. It has provided me alot of opportunities to develop my character and gain different perspectives about life." said Dickson.

To fellow TP NYAA participants, let's work hard to stand on the stage next year!

Volunteering Opportunities

2009-09-15T19:30:00.004+08:00

We have 2 new volunteering opportunities, which will enable you to fulfil your Service Component. More details have been sent to your email.

Opportunity 1: Community Service Club (CSC) Camp.
This will be from the 23 September (Wed) to 25 September (Fri). This camp will expose you to the different type of volunteering work.

If you are interested, you can sign up with Keith at thefirestillburns517@hotmail.com by 18 September.

Opportunity 2: Heartware Volunteers at 4th APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Meeting and APEC CEO summit 2009

This is actually to help out with event and it will give you a different kind of volunteering experience as compared to the ones in Opportunity 1.

If you are interesed or want to know more about the event, you can email to tpnyaa@hotmail.com and I will send you a PDF file regarding it. At the end of the day, if you are interested, you have to sign up with the organisation directly yourself.

Regards,
Yvonne ^_^

YO! Forum

2009-09-12T22:02:00.003+08:00

Hi all!

Hope y'all have been having fun during the sems break!

I'm Shermaine and I'm just going to share about the YO! (Young and Old) Forum I attended=)

YO! Forum was held at Singapore Polytechnic on 5th September, jointly organised by NYAAGAHA (Gold Award Holders Alumni) and C3A(Council for 3rd Age), supported by NYAA. The even lasted a whole day from 8.30am-6pm. Though the 9.5hour seems long, the whole day passed in a flash! The events kept the participants intrigued and we learnt a lot from the excursions to the homes and schools and from the dailogue session with Minister Vivan Balakrishnan.

All the participants were assigned to a group, with participants from other schools and organisations. There were students as young as 14 and those above 40. The age range allowed us to communicate and share ideas and opinions regarding the issues of the Young and Old.

My group was to go on and excursion to the YAH! Community College. Unlike other colleges and institutions, YAH! (Young at Heart) Community College accepts students above 50 years of age. That is to say that even your grandmother can attend YAH! This special college aims to actively shape the life of seniors in their golden years. Many seniors were unable to complete their education when they were young due to various reasons. This college helps them fulfill their wish to study. YAH! even has a graduation ceremony for their students after the completion of the course!

[Our group facilitator and the principal of YAH!]

Before I went there, I had the impression that the seniors there would be subdued and grumpy, maybe even sickly. However, even before I entered the Community College at Jurong Point, I was greeted by the smiling faces of many seniors, all of them standing at the door, waving to us. I was pleasantly surprise. All thoughts of sad, brooding old people vanished. The videos that they showed us of how the elderly who have attended the school found new meaning in life were really very touching. It is vastly different from the elderly we have always seen at old folks' home, where we use to go for CIP in secondary school.

[The YAH! students teaching us their school song, with YAH! manager, Miss Wang on the right]

[Ice-breaker games led by the YAH! students (in orange) ]

The elderly at YAH! were more enthusiastic than the youths present in singing songs and playing games, so much so that you'd think,"Which is the younger generation here?" These elderly have inquisitive minds that have led them in pursuit of education, not just English lessons and pottery class, but even Magic classes! The Magic class is absolutely fascinating! It is conducted by one of the elderly who teaches tricks he has learnt from magicians to the other seniors. He shared with us that after he has taught the other seniors, they would go back and 'trick' their grandchildren. This bonding makes their grandchildren and themselves happy.

[The magician at YAH!]

I think all of us have this set mindset of the elderly, however the trip down to YAH! that day proved me wrong and I hope that if you do get a chance to head down to YAH! Community College during the holidays, you will think of the elderly in a different light too.

For NYAA Gold participants who have not found an organisation to volunteer at, why not volunteer at YAH! ? Visit the website : http://www.yah.org.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=86 to find out more!

If you guys are interested in going down to YAH!, you can leave us a comment at the tagboard or email me at tpnyaa.ezh@hotmail.com and if there're loads of y'all, we can all go down together!

Cheers
Shermaine

New Updates

2009-09-09T23:58:00.001+08:00

Dear NYAA Participants,

I have sent a latest email regarding the latest update for the 2 events that was previously mention in both the blog & your email (Personal/ TP email).

There have been a change in the date for the Adventure Camp (AC) camp & it has been postpone to the December Vacation.

Please take note that for those who may changed their mind & have not completed your Residential Project, you may want to consider the Pulau Ubin Residential Project as the deadline has been extended to the 15 September (Tue). The Residential Project has been confirmed to be a 3 days 2 night one but there are also other commitment that is required from you.

** Do email me at tpnyaa@hotmail.com if you did not received the latest email that I have sent out.
** Also note that there are limited vacancies for the Residential Project.

Thank you. ^_^

Upcoming events

2009-08-22T23:38:00.004+08:00

Dear NYAA Participants,

We have 2 upcoming events which we have informed you guys through email. Please check your emails and do email us if you have not received it.

Event 1: Adventurous Journey by TPAC (2 Oct - 5 Oct)

Event 2: Residential Project by SAA (5 Oct - 16 Oct)

** Please take note that you can ONLY CHOOSE 1 of the event to join as there is an overlapping of time.

Thank you.