Dear Friends, “In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” This is the difference between life and school articulated by author Tom Bodett. Ā As of midnight today, all gatherings outside school and work are to be limited to 10 persons or less as directed by our …
Another Week Beyond – 2012
Dear Friends, In cooperation with the Central Singapore Community Development Council, theĀ Ā Employment and Employability Institute (e2i), we organised a talk on skills upgrading and employment-related resources provided by the government.Ā 26 breadwinners filled upĀ ourĀ classroom and we had to stop registration early in the week because places were taken up quickly.Ā The enthusiasm and full attendance yesterday was …
Another Week Beyond -2011
Dear Friends, “I am Generation Equality – Realizing Women’s Rights” is the United Nations theme for International Women’s Day on 8 March. Thus, it was fitting that 16 teens commemorated the day with their mothers by attending a conversation with body building champion Melissa Sarah Wee.Mel runs her own dessert business catering for the likes of FB, Twitter and Spotify and …
Another Week Beyond – 2010
Dear Friends, We are gradually restarting our learning programmes as we now have thermal thermometers, sanitizers and a limited supply of surgical masks that enable us to take the necessary precautionary measures. For these resources, we thank the many organisations and individuals who reached out to us asking how they may help. We were touched by the concern and encouragement …