Do you know Annual Camp for the Intellectually Disabled (ACID) is something MYG trainees look forward? This is THE event that is in the back of the mind of some trainees. When I informed Weizhi's mother of the coming camp, she gave a definite YES, he is coming for the camp. She related a recent case where Weizhi's younger brother was going for a trip/camp and his brother used Weizhi's bag to pack his camping stuff inside. When Weizhi saw the bag, he was very excited thinking he himself is going for camp. He opened up the bag, saw the things don’t belong to him, took it out and put his stuff in. Ha ha ha.... this happen for a few times until the family gave up :P
And do you know ACID is something some volunteers dread to attend? It means they have to spend 2 sleepless night and 2 tiring days to take care of our trainees. Why is it so tiring? I shall not say too much, experience it yourself bah. At the end of the camp, some of them actually require a break to "recuperate"... especially for some where age is catching up and naturally it will take longer for them to recover. It is an acid test for these volunteers to see their resilience, endurance and commitment... survival of the fittest.
Nonetheless, despite the challenges faced by volunteers during the camp, they will still turn up for the camp and never give up. They know that the trainees enjoy it; they know that the caregivers need the break and they know that they will learn a lot of their trainees during the camp and from the sharing of knowledge with fellow volunteers. They will want to bring every trainee to the camp even if the volunteers’ turnout may be low... at least not for this year :)
ACID exists for our trainees, for our volunteers. Enjoy the camp & enjoy every moment!
-choon seng
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
24th Anniversary...
It was our 3rd time visiting Jurong East Swimming Complex but it was the 1st time we are celebrating our anniversary there! The weather was kind to us, really suitable to have a dip in the water =) The trainees turnout were good, consider in the past going into the pool we were always low in attendance...
Every trainees really had fun.... sitting on the float going round the "canal", those more daring ones had a go on the slide and for some, just basically sitting in the wave pool, enjoying the wave, the jet spray and the sun it's good enough.
All of you who were present played a significant role in ensuring our trainees had fun. You ensured their safety were not compromised by following them closely and made sure they were not left alone. In fact, I think all of them could not swim... imagine how dangerous it would be to leave them alone, out of sight for just a split seconds in the pool! For some who don't know, we once lost Ban Lee (in a split seconds) for over an hour and he ended up in Tampines.
You ensured they did not feel out of place in the public and integrated them slowly with the rest. You made the public feel comfortable with our trainees and educated them these special people are just like anyone of us.
Last but not least, you gave the caregivers the assurance that they could leave their children in your care and their children would be well look after. You shown them that you looked into every details when you were with their children.
Keep it going my friends! Continue to show patience, love and be vigilant when you are with our trainees, especially in the public!
-choon seng
Every trainees really had fun.... sitting on the float going round the "canal", those more daring ones had a go on the slide and for some, just basically sitting in the wave pool, enjoying the wave, the jet spray and the sun it's good enough.
All of you who were present played a significant role in ensuring our trainees had fun. You ensured their safety were not compromised by following them closely and made sure they were not left alone. In fact, I think all of them could not swim... imagine how dangerous it would be to leave them alone, out of sight for just a split seconds in the pool! For some who don't know, we once lost Ban Lee (in a split seconds) for over an hour and he ended up in Tampines.
You ensured they did not feel out of place in the public and integrated them slowly with the rest. You made the public feel comfortable with our trainees and educated them these special people are just like anyone of us.
Last but not least, you gave the caregivers the assurance that they could leave their children in your care and their children would be well look after. You shown them that you looked into every details when you were with their children.
Keep it going my friends! Continue to show patience, love and be vigilant when you are with our trainees, especially in the public!
-choon seng
Sunday, May 13, 2007
swimming cum lu-lianing
Hiya wonderful people
Lo and behold Saturday was a day to be remembered - ahem ahem .
I would like to take the opportunity to thank our event planner hwei hwei and all the hunky / goregalicious volunteers who made the event a total success . I am utterly convinced that the parents are really appreciative for all the time and effort we spend on them. Thank you so much to one and all that came on Saturday .
And with accordance with bk tradition ,food does play a very big part of our volunteering careers , dinner at the infamous red light district was great but desert – that was something of a entire different league
Durains
Its sweet luscious creamy flesh . the strong yet pungent aroma that lingers in your fingers .its velvet like texture giving the consumer A total sensory experience even before it touches the lip. As soon as its flesh comes in contact with the buds on the tongue a seismic feeling a little less than an orgasm engulfs all your mind body and soul...
ALL good thing start with LETTER 'd'
durains
DIOR
diamonds
daniel
I shall not mention any more about my insatiable craving for THE ALL AND MIGHTY D .somethingS JUST MAKE DANNY EUPHORIC ....
Toodles ppl
daniel
Lo and behold Saturday was a day to be remembered - ahem ahem .
I would like to take the opportunity to thank our event planner hwei hwei and all the hunky / goregalicious volunteers who made the event a total success . I am utterly convinced that the parents are really appreciative for all the time and effort we spend on them. Thank you so much to one and all that came on Saturday .
And with accordance with bk tradition ,food does play a very big part of our volunteering careers , dinner at the infamous red light district was great but desert – that was something of a entire different league
Durains
Its sweet luscious creamy flesh . the strong yet pungent aroma that lingers in your fingers .its velvet like texture giving the consumer A total sensory experience even before it touches the lip. As soon as its flesh comes in contact with the buds on the tongue a seismic feeling a little less than an orgasm engulfs all your mind body and soul...
ALL good thing start with LETTER 'd'
durains
DIOR
diamonds
daniel
I shall not mention any more about my insatiable craving for THE ALL AND MIGHTY D .somethingS JUST MAKE DANNY EUPHORIC ....
Toodles ppl
daniel
Monday, May 7, 2007
Happy Birthday BKTG !!!!
Happy Birthday BKTG !!!
7 May 1983 was the start of BKTG !
According to ancient records, BKTG was first formed in Oct 1982 with the aim of basically providing pre-school training to those people with intelluctual disability on the waiting list of the day school. However, a group of people with Intelluctual disability with behavioural problems who could not be admitted into MINDS' Schools was gradually included in the service ...
Then there was this point abt "Future Direction" .. It says ... "It is expected that in the near future, the project will serve mainly those clients with behavioural problems. As such, volunteers would have to exercise more conviction and initiative, especially in the planning stages, it is forseen that the main area of service would be in the training of basic self-care skills."
True enough .. we are in the future from 1986 and serving clients of those nature !!!
Treasures you will find as we dig through the store ...
-Fan Han
7 May 1983 was the start of BKTG !
According to ancient records, BKTG was first formed in Oct 1982 with the aim of basically providing pre-school training to those people with intelluctual disability on the waiting list of the day school. However, a group of people with Intelluctual disability with behavioural problems who could not be admitted into MINDS' Schools was gradually included in the service ...
Then there was this point abt "Future Direction" .. It says ... "It is expected that in the near future, the project will serve mainly those clients with behavioural problems. As such, volunteers would have to exercise more conviction and initiative, especially in the planning stages, it is forseen that the main area of service would be in the training of basic self-care skills."
True enough .. we are in the future from 1986 and serving clients of those nature !!!
Treasures you will find as we dig through the store ...
-Fan Han
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
1-Day Kota Tinggi Firefly Trip
Dear all,
The firefly trip is up and ready to go! =) It'll be a trip with the volunteers and trainees from Terra Hope; tentative date is 31st May (Vesak Day). Should be fun and a great chance to meet NEW PEOPLE ;)
Or just go with me lah...pls...? :D
Have a wonderful week ahead!
Huizhen
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Heys all,
TH will be orgainising a 1 Day trip to Kota Tinggi for a firefly cruise trip. Along the way, we will also be visiting fruit plantation and Ostrich farms. The trip also inclusive of a seafood lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.. wow! Great Lobang at a good price of S$69 only!! (Details and itenary as below)
We need at least 30 ppl to make up this trip..coz the organiser need min # of ppl..
We are inviting all projects to join us for this 1 day event..It should be great fun!!
If you all are planning to bring any trainees along..do let me know..I may be bringing some trainees along as well...:)
Do let me know by this week..Thanks! !
Cheerzzz
Ken
1 Day Pengarang, Fruit plantation, Ostrich Farm & Fireflies Tour
0730hrs Assemble at designated venue and proceed to Woodlands Customs for clearance
0900hrs Breakfast and shopping for maltose biscuit and local products
Proceed to Pengarang
Visit Ostrich farm
1300hrs Seafood lunch at Pengarang
Visit Fruit Farm
Proceed to Kota Tinggi
1830hrs Dinner at local restaurant at Kota Tinggi
1945hrs River Cruise - Kota Tinggi River for fireflies
2100hrs Proceed back to Singapore
Time is Estimated and subject to changes, sequence of itinerary subject to changes
Rate (with holiday Surcharge):
Adult: S$69 nett Child: S$50 nett (3-11years old)
Prices include (Min 30pax):
- Singapore registered 40 seater air-con coach
- Malaysian tour guide
- 1 Seafood Lunch and 1 Dinner
- $10,000 insurance coverage and $500 medical expenses
- *Ostrich Farm Entrance Fees
- Boat ride for fireflies.
- 1 free seat for organiser
*If don't want Ostrich Farm, replace with shopping at Jusco before proceeding to Pengarang.
There will be less $5 for the Ostrich Farm entrance fees ie Adult: S$64 nett Child: S$45 nett (3-11years old)
Prices Exclude : S$1 Driver tips and S$1 Guide tips per person (Compulsory)
The firefly trip is up and ready to go! =) It'll be a trip with the volunteers and trainees from Terra Hope; tentative date is 31st May (Vesak Day). Should be fun and a great chance to meet NEW PEOPLE ;)
Or just go with me lah...pls...? :D
Have a wonderful week ahead!
Huizhen
*****************************************************************
Heys all,
TH will be orgainising a 1 Day trip to Kota Tinggi for a firefly cruise trip. Along the way, we will also be visiting fruit plantation and Ostrich farms. The trip also inclusive of a seafood lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.. wow! Great Lobang at a good price of S$69 only!! (Details and itenary as below)
We need at least 30 ppl to make up this trip..coz the organiser need min # of ppl..
We are inviting all projects to join us for this 1 day event..It should be great fun!!
If you all are planning to bring any trainees along..do let me know..I may be bringing some trainees along as well...:)
Do let me know by this week..Thanks! !
Cheerzzz
Ken
1 Day Pengarang, Fruit plantation, Ostrich Farm & Fireflies Tour
0730hrs Assemble at designated venue and proceed to Woodlands Customs for clearance
0900hrs Breakfast and shopping for maltose biscuit and local products
Proceed to Pengarang
Visit Ostrich farm
1300hrs Seafood lunch at Pengarang
Visit Fruit Farm
Proceed to Kota Tinggi
1830hrs Dinner at local restaurant at Kota Tinggi
1945hrs River Cruise - Kota Tinggi River for fireflies
2100hrs Proceed back to Singapore
Time is Estimated and subject to changes, sequence of itinerary subject to changes
Rate (with holiday Surcharge):
Adult: S$69 nett Child: S$50 nett (3-11years old)
Prices include (Min 30pax):
- Singapore registered 40 seater air-con coach
- Malaysian tour guide
- 1 Seafood Lunch and 1 Dinner
- $10,000 insurance coverage and $500 medical expenses
- *Ostrich Farm Entrance Fees
- Boat ride for fireflies.
- 1 free seat for organiser
*If don't want Ostrich Farm, replace with shopping at Jusco before proceeding to Pengarang.
There will be less $5 for the Ostrich Farm entrance fees ie Adult: S$64 nett Child: S$45 nett (3-11years old)
Prices Exclude : S$1 Driver tips and S$1 Guide tips per person (Compulsory)
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