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As the year drew to a close, CCF organised
a year-end party for PALS students on 15
December 2017. 13 families turned up for a
slew of games and exciting activities specially
linedup for them.
Guests began arriving at around 12 noon.
After collecting their goodie bags and free
moviepasses, they proceeded toenjoy abuffet
lunch. CCFExecutiveDirector Ms Neo Lay Tin
delivered the welcome address to kickstart the
party.
The first order of thedaywas a scavenger hunt
that sawmanystudents runningamok insearch
of the hidden items. Laughter soon ensued as
the studentswent wildwithexcitement.
Thereafter, students, teachers, staff and
volunteers were divided into two groups.
One group participated in art activities which
promoted family bonding while the other group
absorbed themselves in indoor games that
tested theirmotorskills.They thenswitchedover
so that both groupswere given opportunities to
doboth sets of activities.
Volunteers also took on the role of balloon
sculptors, effortlessly creating animal-shaped
balloonsat the request of PALSstudents. Then,
it was time for the all-time favourite magic
show, which kept the students on the edge of
their seats. The magician was kindly hired by
Splunk Services Singapore Pte Ltd. A couple
of students volunteered themselves as the
magician’s assistant, much to the delight of the
buzzingaudience.
NUS choir, together with PALS students,
sang a beautiful rendition of Jingle Bells while
childhood cancer survivors Celeste andGa Jin
shared with the audience their success stories
to bring hope to fellow CCF beneficiaries who
are still battling cancer.
ThepartyendedonahighnotewitheachPALS
student receiving a gift generously donated by
TheToronto-DominionBank.
We thankallourvolunteers for theircontributions
inmaking theparty a resounding success!
Apart from academic learning, the PALS
curriculum also incorporates various
enrichment programmes toprovideaholistic
learning environment.
On 10 January 2018, volunteers from
LASALLE College of the Arts showcased
their talent by playing a few Indian
classical musical instruments during the
Active Learning session. The students
were introduced to the different types of
instruments suchas the tabla, fluteand sitar.
During the performance, students gazed in
awe and they had their eyes peeled to the
fast movements of Mr Lakshmanan’s hands
as heplayed the tabla.
Through this session, students gained
some insights into themelodic and rhythmic
aspects of Indian Classical Music as they
tried singing to the melodies of popular
nursery rhymes like Twinkle Twinkle Little
Star andBaaBaaBlackSheep.
Classical Indian
MusicbyLASALLE
Collegeof theArts
Did you know that painting of the skin with
henna, also known as mehndi design, is
especially important and valued in theMalay
and Indian cultures?These intricate designs
symbolise joy, beauty, spiritual awakening
and offering.
Students at PALS were fortunate to have
a group of volunteers from Singapore
Polytechnic’s Indian Cultural Society to
conduct a Henna Workshop on 24 January
2018. Students had a first-hand experience
in putting their skills to a test by drawing
simple to intricate floral designs with a
henna cone. Besides allowing the students
to demonstrate their creativity, the process
of completing the henna designs also taught
the students the importance of patience
and perseverance. It was definitely a fun
experience for everyone!
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