参加 “弟子规” 家长座谈

锦文中学华文母语部为了增强学生们对“弟子规”的认识和促进与家长的亲子关系，在9月14日学校假期中，首次 为中一生举办了“弟子规文化营暨家长座谈会”。

学生当天一早就到学校，开始他们 文化营活动。在下午一点半，家长座谈会开始了。校方安排了新加坡中华传统文化促进会的讲师，邓禄星老师，为家长主讲“品德教育”教什么？幸福人生与《弟子规》。首先，邓老师分享了他个人的艰辛，坎坷不平的成长历程。然后，又以一些名人的不平凡故事带入主题。 邓老师以他那风趣、生动又非常生活化的方式来解读“弟子规”。虽然只是仅仅一个半小时的座谈会，但我却获益良多。

过后，学校很贴心地准备了茶点招待，我们边吃边参观学生们制作各式各样有关于“礼仪道德”的手工作品展览。这些作品包括了漫画、摄影、书签等等，真是琳琅满目。紧跟着，就是由不同班级的学生呈现“弟子规音乐会”。节目十分丰富精彩，包括了朗诵、手语歌、歌曲表演。整体上，可以看出老师们的用心和学生们的认真学习。这体现了他们对中华文化的热爱。

在家长的踊跃支持下，大家都过了一个非常有意义又充满温馨的星期六下午。我给校方和所有的参与者送上一个“赞！”字，也期待明年活动的到来。

Contributed by Patricia Wong, PSG Member (S4 parent)

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Invitation to Mid Autumn Festival Celebration 2013 @ CTSS

Mid Autumn Festival  is an annual event in CTSS organised by the Chinese Language Department.

The school is inviting ALL – parents, students, family members – to join in this festive occasion.

Watch the  performances by student groups in their spectacular dragon dance, guzheng & wushu displays.  Fringe activities such as snowskin mooncake making  and chinese tea sampling are available for all to enjoy!

Come join us on 20 September, Friday 7.30pm – 9.00pm at the school hall, and soak in the Mid Autumn atmosphere for a school family occasion.

SEE YOU!!!

Parent Facilitator Training Module 1 – October 2013 Intake

Dear PSG Members / Parents

The Ministry of Social & Family Development (MSF) is conducting its Parent Facilitator Training (PFT) Module 1.  The 40 hours course commences on 18 October 2013 Friday.

See  below for course information.

Each school are allowed to nominate 2 parent volunteers for this intake. Please reply via email / sms  latest by 27 September 2013   if you wish to attend the Module 1 course.

Thank you.

With warm regards
Patsy Lim

FM@S Coordinator

 email address : ctss.fle@gmail.com

sms : 9221 9448

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 Parent Facilitator Training Module 1

Details of Module 1

Date	18 Oct 2013 – 7 March 2014 (Friday)
Time	9.30am – 12.30pm
Venue	One People.SgRoom Harmony 1381 Toa Payoh Lorong 1Singapore 319758

Course Details

Topics covered under Module 1 include:
–          Parenting and Parenting Education

–          Family Life Cycle

–          How Marriage Affect Parenting

–          Development of Children in the areas of PIES

–          Psychological Development of Pre-Teens and Teenagers

–          Parenting Skills Specifics

–          Facilitator Skills

Notes

(1)    Applicant must complete his/her obligatory payback of 9 hours within a year from the completion of Module 1.

(2)   Participants should not miss more than 2 lessons for the module.

(3)   If the participant misses a compulsory session, he/she can make up in the next immediate run of the module.

 

Trainer’s Profile

Evelyn has been a Family Life Educator & a lay counselor conducting talks, workshops, family life related camps & events, etc. She is also a program partner with Focus On The Family’s Parenting with Confidence Workshops for parents with children of all ages, and is also an accredited instructor to run “Families In Action”, “How Not To Marry A Jerk”, and “Family Wellness” programs from USA .

Evelyn demonstrates great passion, sensitivity and compassion for people of all races, ages and walks of life. In 1995, she was responsible for a number of fund raising projects for the poor and needy, and thereafter in 1998, she helped set up and operate a Day Care Centre for the Elderly in Hougang. She has conducted various talks, workshops & family bonding events in Corporations, Ministries, Schools, Community Clubs, Libraries and Prisons as well.

Her motto in life is “Believe in people; there is always something good in them no matter how bad you think they may appear to be”.

Application

Please note that the closing date of application is 4 October 2013.

 

Parent Facilitator Training Module 2 – October 2013 Intake

Dear PSG Members / Parents / Guardians

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The Ministry of Social & Family Development (MSF) is conducting its Parent Facilitator Training (PFT) Module 2  2nd Intake. The 40 hours course commences on 12 October 2013  and ends on 22 February 2014.

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If you have completed PFT Module 1,  you can register  for  this Module 2  intake. Please note the obligation hours to fulfil after the completion of Module 2 course.

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See below for course information.

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Each school are allowed to nominate 2 parent volunteers for this intake. Hence, please reply soonest, preferably latest by 23 September 2013,  to this email if you fulfil the application criteria & wish to attend the Module 2 course.

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Thank you.

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With warm regards
Patsy Lim

FM@S Coordinator

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Email: ctss.fle@gmail.com

sms:  9221 9448

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Parent Facilitator Training – Module 2  

Date :   12 Oct 2013 – 22 Feb 2014
Time :   9.30am – 12.30pm
Training Provider :  Family Central – a service by Fei Yue Community Services

Venue :  One People.Sg, Harmony Room, 381 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, Singapore 319758 

The next run of Module 2 is starting on 12 October 2013, Saturday. 

Please note the new venue, which is centrally located, with easy access to the Braddell MRT Station.

Objective and Details of PFT Module 2

The PFT Module 2 is designed for parents who have graduated from Module 1. 

Topics covered include:

• – Self Awareness – DISC- Techniques of empowering & motivating peers – The 8 Habits
• – Interpersonal communication cum listening skills
• – Effective Home visiting, Networking & Community Resources
• – Strategies in forming and sustaining Parent Support Group
• – Peer Mentoring Skill
• – Presentation

At the end of Module 2, participants will be equipped with the necessary skills and techniques to promote and champion family life more confidently. They will also be expected to complete their obligatory payback of 12 hours within a year from the completion of Module 2.

Notes:

(1)    Participants should not miss more than 2 lessons for the module.

(2)    If the participant misses a compulsory session, he/she can make up in the next immediate run of the module.

Please note that the closing date for application is 27 September 2013, Friday.

 

Parenting Talk – Cyber Wellness 28 Sept 2013

Fulfilling My Dream of Flying A Kite!

I have always wanted to fly kites.  I admire kites flying high up in the sky in various locations in Singapore.  Thus I was delighted when I received news of the “Building Family Resilience and Bonding via Kite Making Workshop” to be held in CTSS on 17 August 2013.

On a sunny Saturday morning, the participants – students, parents and young children – gathered at the Nexus Room.

Ms Gadis, an instructor from Singapore Kite Association, started the session with an introduction of various types of kites from different countries.  I was taken aback by how little knowledge I have of kites.  The experienced instructor shared that flying kites also involve gaining knowledge about its country of origin, history, culture, and maths & science in the technique of making and flying them.

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The instructor demonstrated how to make a kite using the simple kit provided.  We were eager to make ours and swiftly moved into action after the demonstration.  The making of kite was much easier than I thought.  All the participants completed making theirs and were excited to test them.

We brought our kites to fly in the open field.  At midday with the sun scorching hot and little wind, everyone have a trying time flying the kites.  The children were running around the field with the kites behind them. Not only were the children laughing and having fun, the parents were equally enjoying themselves – pulling and balancing the strings of their kites.

With the colourful kites flying high up in the clear blue sky, the school field has been transformed from the usual quiet Saturday morning into a joyous atmosphere.  The parents and older students could be seen helping the younger kids with the kites.  A truly great bonding time!

As for me I was disappointed for not able to fly my kite high enough. Nevertheless, I brought my self-made kite home intending to bring my family out on a fine weather weekend to share the whole experience again!

After lunch, a talk on “Building Family Resilience” by Mr Nicholas Choo followed.  It was interesting to note that the Family Bonding Framework is like the rule of kite.  At the end of talk, I learned the importance of communication with our children, and engaging and enjoying in parenting.

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Contributed by Chua Sew Lian, PSG Member (S4 Parent)

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