Today I managed to join many of the participants for the SERVE CAMBODIA first event, a mini dry run for the up-coming actual event which will be held in Ngee Ann Poly, on 12th Sept 2009.
This event, which will take place on next Saturday involves many participants from different age range to help break a world record of “the most number of people standing and holding flags” (different countries flag), they will be required to form the alphabet “YOG” while holding the flags. “YOG” stands for Youth Olympic Games, it will be held in Singapore in the year 2010. Therefore, one of the purposes of recognizing this event is to promote “YOG”.
I learnt today that “YOG” values are, respect, friendship, and excellence, and I believed that these values holds great meaning. A sports man spirit always contains these values, because they respect their opponent, they create friendship through sports and always tried their best to present excellence performances.
To make the whole event successful, a lot of helpers will be needed, which also includes students from New Town Secondary School. We are supposed to brief these students on their task on Saturday, and it went on rather well. We began with some ice-breaking games with the students, and assigned them their designated tasks. We worked as a team, created bonds, and I felt that, because we all have a common goal (which is to make the event a successful one), friendships are built.
Also, I was told the students helpers came from a class of Normal Technical students. I believed that I was able to relate to them, because I was from Normal Academic too, went through the longer route (ITE) but eventually reached my destination. The social workers said that some of them are already inspired, by this simple visit to Ngee Ann Poly and learning more insights on our school activities. I thought it was really meaningful having to inspire someone to have a goal, set a goal and achieve greater things in life. I sincerely hope that they will work towards their goals and dreams, not giving up hope.
Just a simple dry run, and it inspired the secondary school students, it also inspired me to want to reach out to more people, such as the kids in Cambodia. Bringing across hope to them and let them realize that dreams are not only dreams and it can come true with determination and hard work.
I truly enjoyed myself today, and look forward to working with the students soon! Hope everyone had a great day too. =)
by Fiona Chia
posted by Miss Fiona