Assembly Talk @ Chung Cheng High (28 May)

Mr See Sze Ping ( Clean and Green Committee teacher in Chung Cheng High) invited Earth Society to conduct a Global Warming Assembly talk for the Sec 1 students on 28 May. This the 4th year that Chung Cheng High invited Earth Society to the school.

On 28 May, Earth Society members reached Chung Cheng High at 9.15am. Ms Koh Xiao Woon greeted us at the school. 

We conducted an Assembly talk for the Sec 1 students from 9.15 to 10 am. We presented on how global warming is affecting the planet and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change.

The talk was well-received by the students and teachers.

Company Lunch talk @ Makino Asia (19 May)

As part of their CSR week (Charity and Society week), Ms Janice Chng, HR officer in Makino Asia Pte Ltd, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk to 30 Makino employees on 19 May.

On 19 May, Earth Society members reached Makino Asia at 11.45am. We conducted a Global Warming talk from 12 to 12.50pm. We presented on the effects of global warming on the world (i.e Arctic Ice melt, Droughts, floods, Sea level rise etc) and how climate change affects Singapore. (Flash floods, Dry spells). We also showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change (i.e. Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green Energy, 3Rs) and what we as an individual can do to help to reduce green house gas emissions. Makino staffs listened attentively to the talk and many came forward to sign up in our email list after the talk.

We observe that the Green trend is reaching the companies as more companies now have environment week and are inviting green organizations to conduct environmental lunch talk for their staffs.

Assembly talk @ Riverside Primary (08 May)

To celebrate Earth Day, Ms Ang Hwee Tit, a teacher of Riverside Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the P1 to P3 students on 08 May.

On 08 May, Earth Society members reached Riverside Primary at 7.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk (lower primary version) for the P1 to P3 students from 8 to 8.30am. Students listened attentively to the talk and participated actively in the Quiz after the talk.

After the Assembly talk, we left the school at 8.50 am.

Assembly talk @ Hai Seng Catholic School (28 Apr)

Ms Koh Hsing Dee, Subject head (Biology) of Hai Seng Catholic School, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the Sec 1 and Sec 2 students on 28 Apr.

On 28 Apr, Earth Society members arrived at Hai Seng Catholic School. We were greeted by Mr Cheng Yi Ming, a teacher from the Green committee. 

We conducted a Global Warming talk for the Sec 1/ Sec 2 students from 12.30pm to 1.20pm. After the talk, as part of SG 50 activities, a senior teacher went on stage to share his 40 years of teaching experience with the students.

After the Assembly talk, we set up a booth at the school canteen to gather feedback from students and passed more info to interested teachers and students. We manned the booth from 1.30 to 2.30pm.

Feedback from teachers:

Good engagement of students with use of videos. Convincing and persuasive too! Keep up the good work! It is good that a list of web resources were provided for the teachers and students.  -  Mr Cheng Yi Meng, Green Committee teacher, HSCS

Feedback from Students:

The talk was very interesting. I learnt a lot of things about climate change and global warming. I will do my part to save the Earth.   – Pan Jing Ru, Sec 2, HSCS

Very important talk! I learnt about the situation of the Earth now. I will eat less beef or mutton to protect the environment.    – Tan Xin Yu, Sec 2, HSCS

Assembly talk @ Nanyang Girls High (23 Apr)

Ms Glenda Foo, Environment Club Student leader in Nanyang Girls High, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the Sec 4 students on 23 Apr.

On 23 Apr, Earth Society members arrived at Nanyang Girls High at 1.45pm. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for the Sec 4 students from 2 pm to 2.45pm.

We presented on the effects of global warming on the world (i.e Arctic Ice melt, Droughts, floods, Sea level rise etc) and how climate change affects Singapore. (Flash floods, Dry spells). We also showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change (i.e. Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green Energy, 3Rs) and what we as an individual can do to help to reduce green house gas emissions. Students paid full attention to the talk.

After the Assembly talk, we request students who are interested to come forward to collect extra info on Climate change. Many students approached us to provide feedback for the talk.

Feedback from Students:

The talk is very interesting with lots of videos. It really captures the students’ attention. Very good job! 

- Glenda Foo, student-in-charge of Environmental club, NYGH

The talk really gives us an idea of how urgent the situation is and the consequences if we don’t act now. Thank you for the insightful sharing! We will be sure to adopt a more healthy and prudent lifestyle.   – Serena and Le Zhi, Sec 4, Nanyang Girls High

Thank you, I have learnt immensely from the sharing. I will definitely try my best to eat healthily (with less meat) and play my part in helping to save our planet. Thank you so much!!   - Yu Li, Sec 4, NYGH

The talk was very informative with impactful statistics. Convincing: suggested actions feasible and applicable to individuals.  Engaging videos.     – Jazlynn Tan, NYGH

Assembly talk @ CHIJ Toa Payoh Primary (22 Apr)

Mrs Alice Choo from CHIJ Toa Payoh Primary invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 22 Apr. This is the second time the school invited Earth Society to conduct a talk.

On 22 Apr, Earth Society members arrived at Toa Payoh Primary on 12.50 pm. We conducted an Environmental Assembly talk for the school cohort from 1pm to 1.35pm. We presented on Overfishing, Deforestation, Animal factory farms and Green house gas emissions. We also introduced some eco-Heros (e.g. Sea Shepherd, Dr Jane Goodall etc) to the students.

Teachers and students were very attentive during the entire presentation.

After the Assembly talk, we left the school at 2pm.

Assembly talk @ Gan Eng Seng Primary (20 Apr)

In conjunction with Earth Week, Ms Ng Run Ling from Gan Eng Seng Primary invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk to the school cohort on 20 Apr.

On 20 Apr, Earth Society team reached Gan Eng Seng Primary at 9.30 am. We set up a booth at the school canteen during the students’ recesses from 9.30 to 11.05 am. We distributed eco-website leaflets to students visiting our booth. 

Ms Ng and Green committee teachers also set up a booth to showcase cartoons on protecting the planet to the students.

At 11.10am, we proceed to the school hall to conduct the Assembly talk. We presented on the effects of climate change on different parts of the world (Arctic ice melt, Droughts, Floods, Sea level rise etc). We also showcased various solutions to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy, 3Rs). We showed various animation clips to the students during the presentation. Students and teachers enjoyed the presentation very much.

After the Assembly talk, we left the school at 11.50 am.

Feedback from Teachers:

The talk is informative and the information is relevant. The little pamphlet can be used to reinforce the message of saving the Earth to the students.

- Mrs Chin and Mdm Usha

The talk is informative with content that is engaging and pitched at kids' level. The pamphlet benefits me the most. – Mrs Loh

I like the way it was presented. The showcase of short video clips makes the talk more engaging and captivating.  – Ms Goh

Feedback from Students:

- We must protect our Earth because we want to keep our home clean and fresh. 

- We must take care of the Earth by not cutting too many trees. 

- We should take care of the Earth by not eating too much meat and hamburgers.

- We should take public transport to prevent the releasing of greenhouse gases.

Assembly talk @ Peirce Secondary (14 & 21 Apr)

 To celebrate Earth Day in Apr, Mrs Irene Ong from Peirce Secondary invited Earth Society to conduct 2 Assembly talks for the school cohort. We conduct an Assembly talk to the Sec 3 students on 14 Apr and an Assembly talk to the Sec 1 and Sec 2 students on 21 Apr. Both Assembly talks were conducted from 8.45 to 9.30am. Students participated actively in the Quiz after the Assembly talk.

On 21 Apr, we set up a booth at the school canteen after the Assembly talk. We passed additional info on climate change to teachers and students who visited our booth. We manned the booth from 9.30 to 11 am. We left the school at 11.15 am.

Mrs Irene Ong wrote us an email after the event, “Thank you so much for coming to our school to give the enlightening talk on global warming to our students on 2 sessions. Feedback from the teachers were very positive.”