“This is it, this is Chingay!” I thought to myself as I stood there, mere metres away a young Primary School girl, in her flamboyant costume dancing to Latin music, cheers, loud narrations and fire cracker sounds. Normally, I would have just cupped my ears and walked away from the cacophony but no, tonight it’s different. To me, Chingay 2015 , SG50 Edition encapsulates the 5 Shared National Values* that knit the very fabric of our tiny, multiracial society together for the past 50 … [Read more...]
Pen Your SG50 Wish on a Sphere for Singapore!
The end of another year is near and the start of brand new year will soon begin. It is a time to reflect on that which has passed and make resolutions for the upcoming year. As we take time to make our personal reflections, let us also remember that the close of 2014 will usher in a special Jubilee year where Singapore celebrates her 50th year of independence! What does Singapore's journey over the last 50 years of independence mean for you and your family? More importantly, what do you … [Read more...]
One for All, All for One: Official Blogger of The Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2015
This is it - no, not just the ushering of another new year but it will be the significant counting down to Singapore’s 50th year with a bang. There will be a host of exciting activities for everyone from all ages and all walks of life. We’re very happy and privileged to be appointed 1 of the 5 official bloggers for this much-anticipated Countdown but, before you scroll down to see the event listing, pause for a moment and consider… Consider what we are celebrating about and … [Read more...]
From our generation to the next: The SG50 Golden Jubilee Baby Gift
When Singapore attained its independence abruptly 50 years ago, her first generation of citizens had very little to cheer about and, in fact, much to be concerned about. This tiny island that has no natural resources had virtually nothing to build a nation with except the tenacity and grit displayed by her first generation of citizens. Fast forward 50 years later, the new citizens that will be born into this same nation in 2015, have inherited much from their forefathers. They have much to … [Read more...]
Dial ‘M’ for ‘Monsters Under The Bed’ – An Inquiry-based Writing Approach with InvestigatINK
It is a proven fact that curiosity is a key element that helps for effective learning. So, what better way to instill that sense of curiosity in a child than a murder mystery, filled with suspicious characters and an intriguing plot ! Best of all, she gets to be RIGHT in the midst of it all! – as a young investigator-reporter, hungry for that scoop to make tomorrow’s headlines. With that, the stage is literally set for the children to learn the right interview techniques, taking notes of … [Read more...]