PALSYear EndConcert 2015
On16December2015,CCF’sPlace forAcademicLearning
andSupport (PALS) held itsannual year-endcelebration to
the theme of ’TheMerryMinions’. The two-hourmerriment
was the result of months of hard work and rehearsals by
the students at PALS who wanted to put up a splendid
performance for their caregivers.
After some ice breakers, the concert kicked-off with
the first performance, ‘Synchronised Air Swimming’ by
PALS students and their favourite ‘Uncle Richard’, a
CCF volunteer who has been conducting weekly fitness
lessons for the children at PALS for close to two years.
The hilarious performance had the audience in stitches
as they watched the performers ‘dived’ repeatedly
into an imaginary ‘ocean’ filled with large waves to depict the
resilience of our beneficiaries in the face of adversities. The
second item was a recital which saw PALS students’ great
teamwork and coordination in creating a truly unforgettable,
harmonious melody with various musical instruments such as
the piano, guitar, shaker and handbells. The performance was
made possible with the guidance of Music Solutions who had
generously extended their professional services toPALS.
Shortlyafter, theperformers fromPALSwere joinedby theNUS
Choir whopreparedamedley of ChristmasCarols suchas ‘Joy
to theWorld’, ‘SantaClaus isComing toTown’and ‘JingleBells’.
Everyone sang loudly to the familiar tunes and reveled in the
spirit of Christmas. It was a truly touching sight! The children
were then treated to a magic show by Funny Baby Magician,
AaronLeong, fromParty Impact. Everyone roaredwith laughter
at his antics and tricks throughout the performance.
Finally, it was time for the event’s highlight – the graduation
and award presentation where the graduating students were
recognised for their efforts and encouraged to do their best in
their studies. Families of the students gleamed with pride as
their children went on stage to receive their certificates and
awards. The event ended on a sweet notewith a short video of
the year’s highlights at PALS to celebrate this happymilestone.
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