important updates.
peer tutoring.
we've noted that there are people with more than 5 tutees, sorry about this, we will rectify the problem once we confirm the list of new members next week.
if youre currently facing any problems(eg. attendance, discipline, fixing dates, etc), please reflect to us as soon as possible at hcylep@gmail.com. we will try to help. =)
please remember to inform yvonne if theres any changes in your tutees or if you guys cannot make it for any sessions.
we will be checking the log sheets soon. please try to make up for the sessions you missed. i know some of you might think of extending the sessions to make up for the hours, but please do not go beyond 3 hours. we know that most people have limited attention span.. theyre probably be losing their concentration by the 3rd hour. its best if you can find another day in the week to conduct a makeup session instead =)
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Money Matters
ylep t-shirts ($11)
collected but unpaid - Chen Shu Jie
not collected, unpaid - Hwang Yi Kun
club fund ($5)
Pang Ru Xue Jamie
Lee Qi
Chen Shu Jie
Hwang Yi Kun
Please contact renying to arrange a time to pay by early next week (before Wednesday, 12th April.) =)
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General Meetings
some people have not been attending our general meetings.. we hold meetings because some things are urgent and we have to address them in person. so please note that these meetings are compulsory and we have been taking attendance.
There will most probably be a meeting this Friday, 25th April at 4pm. We will inform you of the details as soon as it's confirmed.
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MPS
please be reminded that it's monday tmr and there's MPS! (according to the March schedule)
APRIL: Only J2s will be scheduled for MPS. =)
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Thank you.
30 March 2008
Upcoming Activities
1) Jester's Night carnival held at Sembawang (Canberra) RC Zone 2 on the 26th of April (10am to 10pm).
This event is organised by the Canberra/Jeluntung Youth Executive Committee (YEC). We will be helping out to gain exerience as we will be organising a west coast community day later part of the year that is similiar to this event. Volunteers would be in charge of the maintenance of the flea-market stalls, the ticketing booths, and the more daring ones can dress up as clowns or wear costumes to hype up the atmosphere. You guys can have the opportunity to work with other individuals from Canberra Secondary School and Yishun Junior College. :D
2) Overseas CIP trip
5 - 18th Dec tentative dates
Cambodia
You will have a chance to interact with volunteers from all walks of life and quite a number of HCI volunteers went last year :D. Scope of work here will be confirmed much later. but if you are interested, keep in mind that there is an overseas cip trip in dec, and reserve the dates for this trip okay! We will be asking you guys again later part of the year. Tata!.jpg)
This event is organised by the Canberra/Jeluntung Youth Executive Committee (YEC). We will be helping out to gain exerience as we will be organising a west coast community day later part of the year that is similiar to this event. Volunteers would be in charge of the maintenance of the flea-market stalls, the ticketing booths, and the more daring ones can dress up as clowns or wear costumes to hype up the atmosphere. You guys can have the opportunity to work with other individuals from Canberra Secondary School and Yishun Junior College. :D
2) Overseas CIP trip
5 - 18th Dec tentative dates
Cambodia
You will have a chance to interact with volunteers from all walks of life and quite a number of HCI volunteers went last year :D. Scope of work here will be confirmed much later. but if you are interested, keep in mind that there is an overseas cip trip in dec, and reserve the dates for this trip okay! We will be asking you guys again later part of the year. Tata!
28 March 2008
Welcome to YLEP!
Here is for the benefit for some people who are interested in joining YLEP :D
YOUTH LEADERS EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMME
INTRODUCTION
Youth Leaders Experiential Programme (YLEP) is a collaboration between Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) and the Ayer Rajah-West Coast CCC ( Citizen’s Consultative Committee) . Highlights include peer tutoring programme with Kent Ridge Secondary School, regular meet-the-people sessions, planning events for the community, playing an active role in the grassroots and exchange of ideas with grassroot leaders.
ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION
1) Peer Tutoring Programme
YLEP members will be tutoring the less academically inclined students on a weekly basis at Kent Ridge Secondary School, mostly in subjects such as Mathematics or Science.
2) Meet the People’s Sessions
Meet the People’s Sessions (MPS) are weekly sessions whereby residents facing difficulties in terms of finance, family problems, etc. seek help from grassroots leaders who will then refer their cases to the related organisations. YLEP members sit in and observe the grassroots leaders at work ( learn more about the policies and gain exposure to the different problems) . After proper training, we will then help out with the registration and typing of appeal letters to relevant organisations. It is an opportunity for members to understand the myriad of problems faced by the underprivileged community and thus play a pivotal role in helping the community. Moreover, interaction with grassroot leaders and MP after each session provides a greater exposure for our members and a platform for exchange of ideas.
Details
Held at Ayer Rajah every 1st , 3rd and 5th Monday
Held at West Coast every 2nd and 4th Monday
Start at 8pm , registration ends at 9.30pm , but after interaction with MP, activity likely at end at 11pm.
3) Befriender’s Programme ( Still under development)
The Befriender’s Programme is a programme initiated by West Coast CC to do a follow-up on people who need help and have previously turned up for the MPS. The help given to these people during the MPS is usually short term. YLEP members play a part in the programme in three areas: 1) Reorganising personal particulars and information according to age group, nature of case, etc. so that volunteers are able to identify people who need help most 2) Accompanying volunteers as they make rounds to visit these people to talk to them, and refer them to relevant organisations for help 3) Picking up groceries from some of the charity organisations and delivering them.
4) Bursary Awards Presentation
Bursary Awards are presented to students who have achieved commendable academic results, and whose gross family income is below $2000 a month. These awards are given out in a bid to encourage students from less privileged families to strive for academic excellence, and provide them with opportunities to further their potential. YLEP members help by keying in personal particulars and data of processed application forms, writing names on cheques to successful applicants, and performing ushering duties during the presentation ceremony.
5) March to Charity
This is an annual charity event organised by West Coast CC. There are three phrases in total. The event will start off with fundraising for the beneficiaries followed by rendering direct services to them E.g in 2008, fundraising was in form of old items collection of which the items collected were sold to raise funds. In the next few phases, we brought the elderly to River Hong Bao for an outing and red packets are distributed to them as a bonus.
6) West Coast Community Day
The objective of a Community Day is to encourage community engagement among residents and promote a healthy lifestyle in urban living. YLEP members will be the main organisers this year and several events will be happening simultaneously on that day. Examples of activities may include flea market, family competitions, heritage hunts, talks, games, performances, prize presentation etc.
7) Adhoc Projects by CCC
ATTENDANCE
Attendance for all events is compulsory since you have committed yourself to this programme.
CIP HOURS
As we are negotiating for YLEP to be an external cca , the details on cip hours will be further discussed
YOUTH LEADERS EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMME
INTRODUCTION
Youth Leaders Experiential Programme (YLEP) is a collaboration between Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) and the Ayer Rajah-West Coast CCC ( Citizen’s Consultative Committee) . Highlights include peer tutoring programme with Kent Ridge Secondary School, regular meet-the-people sessions, planning events for the community, playing an active role in the grassroots and exchange of ideas with grassroot leaders.
ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION
1) Peer Tutoring Programme
YLEP members will be tutoring the less academically inclined students on a weekly basis at Kent Ridge Secondary School, mostly in subjects such as Mathematics or Science.
2) Meet the People’s Sessions
Meet the People’s Sessions (MPS) are weekly sessions whereby residents facing difficulties in terms of finance, family problems, etc. seek help from grassroots leaders who will then refer their cases to the related organisations. YLEP members sit in and observe the grassroots leaders at work ( learn more about the policies and gain exposure to the different problems) . After proper training, we will then help out with the registration and typing of appeal letters to relevant organisations. It is an opportunity for members to understand the myriad of problems faced by the underprivileged community and thus play a pivotal role in helping the community. Moreover, interaction with grassroot leaders and MP after each session provides a greater exposure for our members and a platform for exchange of ideas.
Details
Held at Ayer Rajah every 1st , 3rd and 5th Monday
Held at West Coast every 2nd and 4th Monday
Start at 8pm , registration ends at 9.30pm , but after interaction with MP, activity likely at end at 11pm.
3) Befriender’s Programme ( Still under development)
The Befriender’s Programme is a programme initiated by West Coast CC to do a follow-up on people who need help and have previously turned up for the MPS. The help given to these people during the MPS is usually short term. YLEP members play a part in the programme in three areas: 1) Reorganising personal particulars and information according to age group, nature of case, etc. so that volunteers are able to identify people who need help most 2) Accompanying volunteers as they make rounds to visit these people to talk to them, and refer them to relevant organisations for help 3) Picking up groceries from some of the charity organisations and delivering them.
4) Bursary Awards Presentation
Bursary Awards are presented to students who have achieved commendable academic results, and whose gross family income is below $2000 a month. These awards are given out in a bid to encourage students from less privileged families to strive for academic excellence, and provide them with opportunities to further their potential. YLEP members help by keying in personal particulars and data of processed application forms, writing names on cheques to successful applicants, and performing ushering duties during the presentation ceremony.
5) March to Charity
This is an annual charity event organised by West Coast CC. There are three phrases in total. The event will start off with fundraising for the beneficiaries followed by rendering direct services to them E.g in 2008, fundraising was in form of old items collection of which the items collected were sold to raise funds. In the next few phases, we brought the elderly to River Hong Bao for an outing and red packets are distributed to them as a bonus.
6) West Coast Community Day
The objective of a Community Day is to encourage community engagement among residents and promote a healthy lifestyle in urban living. YLEP members will be the main organisers this year and several events will be happening simultaneously on that day. Examples of activities may include flea market, family competitions, heritage hunts, talks, games, performances, prize presentation etc.
7) Adhoc Projects by CCC
ATTENDANCE
Attendance for all events is compulsory since you have committed yourself to this programme.
CIP HOURS
As we are negotiating for YLEP to be an external cca , the details on cip hours will be further discussed
27 March 2008
08 March 2008
emily's post!
In my opinion, this orientation programme is a very meaningful one as it allowed me to know my tutees better. By playing fun-filled games as a team, tutors and tutees were able to bond together and know one another better. In addition, it was a very good idea to allocate time for the tutors and tutees to interact. Through the interaction session, my tutees and I familiarized ourselves with one another. I gained a better understanding of my tutees, such as the areas they needed help in and their study methods. This has allowed me to plan my lessons to cater to their needs and thus, ensure that they really gain knowledge from and understand what I am teaching. Moreover, with a preliminary understanding of one another, I can be more at home with my tutees during the peer tutoring sessions. This has helped facilitate the peer tutoring sessions as my tutees can feel free to clear their doubts and I can also check on their progress. All in all, the orientation programme is very beneficial to both tutors and tutees and should continue to be implemented for future peer tutoring sessions! :D
Emily Wong
Emily Wong
Boon Yang's Entry!
[MPS Orientation]
[Feelings]
It's so easy to volunteer to work in an environment that one is comfortable with.
When we step into unfamiliar terrain, it is all about breaking out of our comfort zone.
It may be a burden at the start, but over time, it'll just become a part of lifestyle.
That is what the volunteers for the MPS has shown.
[What i've learnt]
I've learnt how things work during each Meet-the-People Session
Truly, "People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care."
MPS was about being there for the community, constantly reminding them that help is always available for those in need.
It is definitely no easy job, especailly with the volunteers having another vocation of their own.
[What I hope to learn more]
After attending the first MPS session, I was taken aback after facing the reality of social needs in our society today. It has been an eye-opener for me to hear about the situations, setbacks and problems faced by the residents. A small effort definitely goes a long way for these unfortunate group of people. There's really no way to express the experience in words. You need to be physically there to know what I'm talking about. See you at MPS!
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"how you live today will determine how you are remembered by people tomorrow."
[Feelings]
It's so easy to volunteer to work in an environment that one is comfortable with.
When we step into unfamiliar terrain, it is all about breaking out of our comfort zone.
It may be a burden at the start, but over time, it'll just become a part of lifestyle.
That is what the volunteers for the MPS has shown.
[What i've learnt]
I've learnt how things work during each Meet-the-People Session
Truly, "People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care."
MPS was about being there for the community, constantly reminding them that help is always available for those in need.
It is definitely no easy job, especailly with the volunteers having another vocation of their own.
[What I hope to learn more]
After attending the first MPS session, I was taken aback after facing the reality of social needs in our society today. It has been an eye-opener for me to hear about the situations, setbacks and problems faced by the residents. A small effort definitely goes a long way for these unfortunate group of people. There's really no way to express the experience in words. You need to be physically there to know what I'm talking about. See you at MPS!
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"how you live today will determine how you are remembered by people tomorrow."
05 March 2008
Meet the People's Sessions - March 2008 Roster
2nd Monday, 10/3/2008
Blk 729 Clementi West Street 2, 8.00pm
How to get there: From Clementi MRT Station, take 189 (the side opposite McDonald's) and alight at the 2nd stop (not counting the Clementi Station stop), Blk 601. Cross the road and walk to Blk 729. Alternatively, take 175 from Clementi Bus Interchange, and alight at the 3rd stop (not counting the interchange), Blk 601. Cross the road and walk to Blk 729.
Mui Boon Yang (I/C)
08A12
Yang Wei
08A15
Lee Qi
08S6B
Chen Shujie
08S6T
Leong Xin Yi Tricia
08S71
Hu Youda Eric
08S76
Yong Su Yi, Melissa
08S78
Tran Thi Xuan Hong
08S7B
3rd Monday, 17/3/2008
Blk 32 Teban Gardens Road, 7.30pm
How to get there: From Jurong East Bus Interchange, take 143. Alight at the seventh stop (not counting the interchange stop), Blk 41. Walk to Blk 32.
Lim Wan Yu Cheronne (I/C)
08A15
Lim Yue Qin Rachel
08A11
Dexter Chan Yi Ming
08A13
Pang Ru Xue Jamie
08A15
Yeo Shan Rui
08S60
Jennifer Wu Shuang
08S6H
Emily Wong
08S76
Foo Yin Bing Winnie
08S76
Ong Jiemin Jesslyn
08S76
Hwang Yi Kun
08S7B
4th Monday, 24/3/2008
Blk 729 Clementi West Street 2, 8.00pm
Soh Shu Hui (I/C)
07S78
Neow Ting Feng
07S64
Lim Yi
07S6F
Wu Chengliang
07S75
Lim Yue Qin Rachel
08A11
Dexter Chan Yi Ming
08A13
Lim Wan Yu Cheronne
08A15
Pang Ru Xue Jamie
08A15
Yeo Shan Rui
08S60
Jennifer Wu Shuang
08S6H
Emily Wong
08S76
Foo Yin Bing Winnie
08S76
Ong Jiemin Jesslyn
08S76
Hwang Yi Kun
08S7B
5th Monday, 31/3/2008
Blk 32 Teban Gardens Road, 7.30pm
Teo Baona (I/C)
07S74
Koh Zhi Xing
07A10
Audrey Chan
07A14
Lim Ren Ying
07A14
Tan Yong Chuan
07S66
Mui Boon Yang
08A12
Yang Wei
08A15
Lee Qi
08S6B
Chen Shujie
08S6T
Leong Xin Yi Tricia
08S71
Hu Youda Eric
08S76
Yong Su Yi, Melissa
08S78
Sun Mengyuan
08S7B
Tran Thi Xuan Hong
08S7B
Please confirm with your respective I/Cs your attendance. For more information, you can check your email (instructions for I/Cs also there).
Take note that MPS for J1s is twice a month.
Blk 729 Clementi West Street 2, 8.00pm
How to get there: From Clementi MRT Station, take 189 (the side opposite McDonald's) and alight at the 2nd stop (not counting the Clementi Station stop), Blk 601. Cross the road and walk to Blk 729. Alternatively, take 175 from Clementi Bus Interchange, and alight at the 3rd stop (not counting the interchange), Blk 601. Cross the road and walk to Blk 729.
Mui Boon Yang (I/C)
08A12
Yang Wei
08A15
Lee Qi
08S6B
Chen Shujie
08S6T
Leong Xin Yi Tricia
08S71
Hu Youda Eric
08S76
Yong Su Yi, Melissa
08S78
Tran Thi Xuan Hong
08S7B
3rd Monday, 17/3/2008
Blk 32 Teban Gardens Road, 7.30pm
How to get there: From Jurong East Bus Interchange, take 143. Alight at the seventh stop (not counting the interchange stop), Blk 41. Walk to Blk 32.
Lim Wan Yu Cheronne (I/C)
08A15
Lim Yue Qin Rachel
08A11
Dexter Chan Yi Ming
08A13
Pang Ru Xue Jamie
08A15
Yeo Shan Rui
08S60
Jennifer Wu Shuang
08S6H
Emily Wong
08S76
Foo Yin Bing Winnie
08S76
Ong Jiemin Jesslyn
08S76
Hwang Yi Kun
08S7B
4th Monday, 24/3/2008
Blk 729 Clementi West Street 2, 8.00pm
Soh Shu Hui (I/C)
07S78
Neow Ting Feng
07S64
Lim Yi
07S6F
Wu Chengliang
07S75
Lim Yue Qin Rachel
08A11
Dexter Chan Yi Ming
08A13
Lim Wan Yu Cheronne
08A15
Pang Ru Xue Jamie
08A15
Yeo Shan Rui
08S60
Jennifer Wu Shuang
08S6H
Emily Wong
08S76
Foo Yin Bing Winnie
08S76
Ong Jiemin Jesslyn
08S76
Hwang Yi Kun
08S7B
5th Monday, 31/3/2008
Blk 32 Teban Gardens Road, 7.30pm
Teo Baona (I/C)
07S74
Koh Zhi Xing
07A10
Audrey Chan
07A14
Lim Ren Ying
07A14
Tan Yong Chuan
07S66
Mui Boon Yang
08A12
Yang Wei
08A15
Lee Qi
08S6B
Chen Shujie
08S6T
Leong Xin Yi Tricia
08S71
Hu Youda Eric
08S76
Yong Su Yi, Melissa
08S78
Sun Mengyuan
08S7B
Tran Thi Xuan Hong
08S7B
Please confirm with your respective I/Cs your attendance. For more information, you can check your email (instructions for I/Cs also there).
Take note that MPS for J1s is twice a month.
Hey all,
Announcement: Please meet outside Fish Tank this Friday 7th March, 4pm. Ren Ying needs to collect $5 YLEP Fund and $11 for the T-shirt.
You all will be receiving the T-shirts on that day too!
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For Peer Tutoring, we apologise as some people actually have four or more tutees assigned to them now. This is due to some people deciding to quit YLEP. We will be taking in some more members this month and necessary adjustments will be made accordingly then. Until then, please adhere to the current schedule - the latest tutor-tutee allocation list will be emailed to all of you by this week.
The attendance for the previous two MPS was very poor. Please note that we have made it clear to you that it is a compulsory activity of YLEP, rescheduling is not possible due to tight schedule, hence we suggest that you find a replacement within the members of the programme if you really cannot make it due to valid reasons, at least a few days before your session on Mondays. Inform your respective I/Cs of the changes.
Lastly, there are no adhoc activities this coming Saturday.
Thank you. =)
Announcement: Please meet outside Fish Tank this Friday 7th March, 4pm. Ren Ying needs to collect $5 YLEP Fund and $11 for the T-shirt.
You all will be receiving the T-shirts on that day too!
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For Peer Tutoring, we apologise as some people actually have four or more tutees assigned to them now. This is due to some people deciding to quit YLEP. We will be taking in some more members this month and necessary adjustments will be made accordingly then. Until then, please adhere to the current schedule - the latest tutor-tutee allocation list will be emailed to all of you by this week.
The attendance for the previous two MPS was very poor. Please note that we have made it clear to you that it is a compulsory activity of YLEP, rescheduling is not possible due to tight schedule, hence we suggest that you find a replacement within the members of the programme if you really cannot make it due to valid reasons, at least a few days before your session on Mondays. Inform your respective I/Cs of the changes.
Lastly, there are no adhoc activities this coming Saturday.
Thank you. =)
02 March 2008
Meet the People's Sessions - March 2008 Roster
1st Monday, 3/3/2008
Blk 32 Teban Gardens Road, 7.30pm
How to get there: From Jurong East Bus Interchange, take 143. Alight at the seventh stop (not counting the interchange stop), Blk 41. Walk to Blk 32.
Teo Baona (I/C)
07S74
Koh Zhi Xing
07A10
Audrey Chan
07A14
Lim Ren Ying
07A14
Tan Yong Chuan
07S66
Mui Boon Yang
08A12
Yang Wei
08A15
Lee Qi
08S6B
Chen Shujie
08S6T
Leong Xin Yi Tricia
08S71
Hu Youda Eric
08S76
Yong Su Yi, Melissa
08S78
Sun Mengyuan
08S7B
Tran Thi Xuan Hong
08S7B
Please inform Baona if you cannot make it and she will reschedule you.
1st Monday, 3/3/2008
Blk 32 Teban Gardens Road, 7.30pm
How to get there: From Jurong East Bus Interchange, take 143. Alight at the seventh stop (not counting the interchange stop), Blk 41. Walk to Blk 32.
Teo Baona (I/C)
07S74
Koh Zhi Xing
07A10
Audrey Chan
07A14
Lim Ren Ying
07A14
Tan Yong Chuan
07S66
Mui Boon Yang
08A12
Yang Wei
08A15
Lee Qi
08S6B
Chen Shujie
08S6T
Leong Xin Yi Tricia
08S71
Hu Youda Eric
08S76
Yong Su Yi, Melissa
08S78
Sun Mengyuan
08S7B
Tran Thi Xuan Hong
08S7B
Please inform Baona if you cannot make it and she will reschedule you.
melissa's post!
The orientation program held last weekend was a really memorable one. (: Basically, this event was carried out for tutors and tutees to get to know each other through a few hours of interaction and games. The tutees from Kent Ridge Secondary School were divided into their respective groups and each facilitator headed the group. Being a facilitator, I took on a group of students (group 6!) mainly comprising sec 2 and 3 students for a run of the games. Some of the games played were Jacob’s Ladder and Charades. The KRSS tutees really showed a lot of enthusiasm in the games and were really eager to do our group cheers. (:
I felt rather motivated for the peer tutoring program after this orientation as the tutees displayed much fervour during the day’s worth of activities. Albeit the short time frame, it was fun and enjoyable experience getting to know the KRSS tutees. (:
I felt rather motivated for the peer tutoring program after this orientation as the tutees displayed much fervour during the day’s worth of activities. Albeit the short time frame, it was fun and enjoyable experience getting to know the KRSS tutees. (:
01 March 2008
Reflections time!
Hey guys, here is the first of our entries =D
Reflections for Budget Dialogue (Tricia)
The Budget Dialogue was quite a new experience for me as I have never attended such dialogues with the MPs before. :)
I think there was sufficient interaction between the residents and the MP, Mr Iswaran during the dialogue session. It was probably also relevant to everyone who attended the session in a way or another because the several questions raised were of different genres and concerned different age groups of the population.
Also, I thought the translation of what the MP said to Chinese was a good measure as well. It makes the dialogue sessions more accessible and reaches out to a larger group of residents, especially those who only understand Chinese and cannot understand English. It was also a good recap of what the MP had said previously, and allowed the audience to catch up on the issues that the MP had talked about, should they have missed out earlier on. However, it seemed to be a little time-consuming towards the end. The person in-charge of translating could also have been more effective in his translations as some content that was translated seemed to differ quite greatly in meaning from what the MP had said in English. This may seem quite trivial, but I thought some other parts of the translation were not very well done and sounded a little unpolished and crude as well (It is not my intention to sound rude or anything). However, I can’t provide any examples because I can’t remember them already. Maybe there can be improvement in this aspect of the Dialogue?
Personally I was quite impressed by Mr Iswaran. He tackled questions in a calm, confident manner and never failed to entertain us with humour here and there, whilst answering the residents’ questions in a clear and concise manner which showed a clear stand of his and the PAP on many issues proposed by the government. He was quite approachable and friendly too. :)
thanks tricia =D, guys keep those entries coming in!
Reflections for Budget Dialogue (Tricia)
The Budget Dialogue was quite a new experience for me as I have never attended such dialogues with the MPs before. :)
I think there was sufficient interaction between the residents and the MP, Mr Iswaran during the dialogue session. It was probably also relevant to everyone who attended the session in a way or another because the several questions raised were of different genres and concerned different age groups of the population.
Also, I thought the translation of what the MP said to Chinese was a good measure as well. It makes the dialogue sessions more accessible and reaches out to a larger group of residents, especially those who only understand Chinese and cannot understand English. It was also a good recap of what the MP had said previously, and allowed the audience to catch up on the issues that the MP had talked about, should they have missed out earlier on. However, it seemed to be a little time-consuming towards the end. The person in-charge of translating could also have been more effective in his translations as some content that was translated seemed to differ quite greatly in meaning from what the MP had said in English. This may seem quite trivial, but I thought some other parts of the translation were not very well done and sounded a little unpolished and crude as well (It is not my intention to sound rude or anything). However, I can’t provide any examples because I can’t remember them already. Maybe there can be improvement in this aspect of the Dialogue?
Personally I was quite impressed by Mr Iswaran. He tackled questions in a calm, confident manner and never failed to entertain us with humour here and there, whilst answering the residents’ questions in a clear and concise manner which showed a clear stand of his and the PAP on many issues proposed by the government. He was quite approachable and friendly too. :)
thanks tricia =D, guys keep those entries coming in!
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