WHFSC’s School Social Work Programmes: Making a Difference in The Lives of Students.
Holiday Fiesta @ Xingnan Primary School
BY :Lee Guoxing(Organising Chairman)
The Holiday Fiesta was held from 7th to 9th Jun 2006 at Xingnan Primary School. It was a tripartite effort put in by the school social worker from Whispering Hearts Family Service Centre together with 64 volunteers from The Rotaract Club of Marina City and the Interact Club of National Junior College. A hundred and forty-four students participated in this 3-day experiential, educational and fun-filled camp.
The objectives were three folds. Firstly, to engage students in constructive activities during their holidays. Secondly, to allow students from different classes to come together to forge a greater network of friendships in school. Thirdly, to outreach to students and their parents living within the community, to raise their awareness of the Family Service Centre so that they can approach for help and assistance in family matters.
The students were engaged in all kinds of team-building activities that surfaced their leadership qualities and creativity. They visited a fish farm and learned about nature and its ecological systems. On the last day, students and volunteers put together a grand performance for parents and teachers to mark the finale of the holiday fiesta.
Students, volunteers and workers went home with tired bodies, enriched minds, enlivened spirits and the awareness that a part of their lives have been touched and changed by each other over the last three days.
You can view the picture of the event over at the link below.
Holiday Children Fiesta Day 1
Holiday Children Fiesta Day 2
Holiday Children Fiesta Day 3
