Assembly talk at Global Indian International School (Apr)

Ms Parameshwari, Primary coordinator of Global Indian International School (GIIS), invited Earth Society to conduct 2 Assembly talks for their students on 15 Apr. This is the 3^rd year GIIS invited us to talk to their students. They invited us to their Queensway Campus in the previous 2 years. This year, they invited us to their Punggol Smart Campus to address the students.

On 15 Apr, Earth Society team reached Global Indian International School (Punggol Smart Campus) at 8.50 am. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk to a batch of primary level students from 9.15 am to 10 am.

We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). We also touched on issues such as Deforestation and world hunger.

Students and teachers listened attentively to the talk and participated actively in the Quiz after the talk.

We conducted the same talk to another batch of students from 10.15 am to 11 am.

After the talk, we visited a Mahatma Gandhi exhibition area in the school. There are many exhibits of Gandhi on display, including books, photos and a life-size statue of Mahatma Gandhi! 

We left Global Indian International School with a few Quotes of Mahatma Gandhi resounding in our minds:

 “The Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s Needs, but not every man’s Greed.”

““Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

Assembly talk at National Junior College (Apr)

Mr Yalini Mohan Rajkumar, a JC2 student in National Junior College, invited Earth Society to conduct a 30 mins talk for the JC1 students on 10 Apr. Mr Yalini was the Student IC of NJC 2019 Earth Week Celebrations.

On 10 Apr, Earth Society team reached National Junior College at 2.45 pm.

We conducted a Global Warming talk for 550 JC1 students from 3 pm to 3.30 pm. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). We also touched on issues such as Deforestation and world hunger. Students and teachers listened attentively to the talk.

After the talk, Mr Ang Pow Chew, principal of NJC, went on stage to address the students. He encouraged the students to be more aware of environmental issues and to reduce consumption to preserve the resources on the planet.

Student’s Feedback

I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation. I learnt something new, astonishing and thought-provoking on every slide of the presentation. I am sure this talk has sparked awareness, not only in me but others also. It would motivate many to take a step to eat less meat in order to play a role in being responsible to reduce Climate change.

- Ng Si En, JC 1 student, NJC

Booth/ Assembly talk at Nan Hua High and Woodlands Secondary (Mar)

Mrs Eunice Goei, Subject Head, Innovation and Environment Education, in Nan Hua High School invited Earth Society to set up an educational booth in the school on 28 Mar in conjunction with Earth Hour. Nan Hua High had also invited Nature Society and other organizations to set up booths to promote the green message.

On 28 Mar, Earth Society team reached Nan Hua High at 10 am. We set up a booth in the school canteen from 10.15 am to 12.30 pm. At our booth, we showed Environmental video clips and passed Eco-leaflets to students. We promoted awareness on Climate change and ways to reduce green house gas.

During the event, we were pleasantly surprised to see that the Nan Hua High Parent Support Group had set up a booth to cook veggies for students who were having their recess. The PSG cooked green veggies, mushrooms, Indian veggie vadai etc and distributed them to students for sampling. They encouraged students to eat more veggies to promote Healthy Living/ Healthy eating.

Mr Ang Choon Peng, a teacher in Woodlands Secondary, invited Earth Society to set up a booth and conduct an Assembly talk for the upper secondary students on 29 Mar.

On 29 Mar, Earth Society team reached Woodlands Secondary at 9.25 am. We set up and manned a booth at the school canteen from 9.30 am to 11.15 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for the Sec 3 and Sec 4 students from 11.55 am to 12,35 pm. We left the school at 12.40 pm.

Company talk and Booth @ Infineon Technologies (Mar)

Mr Edmond Ang, from Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd, invited Earth Society to participate in their annual Earth Week event on 25 Mar from 8.15 am to 11 am.

The company’s Earth week focus was on a holistic approach towards environment conservation. Besides clean energy and efficiency, the company wish to highlight the other facets of conservation like wildlife protection, saving water, plastic waste reduction etc.

On 25 Mar, Earth Society team reached Infineon Technologies at 8 am. We set up a booth at the company’s function room from 8.15 am to 10.30 am. We distributed Eco-website leaflets and let the staffs play a ‘GHG & Water usage’ Quiz at the booth.

We conducted a Global Warming talk for 100 staffs from 10.30 am to 11 am. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). We also touched on issues such as world hunger and water shortage.

The staffs listened attentively to the talk. At the end of the talk, many staffs came forward to sign up on our email list to get more info on Climate change.

                                                             

Feedback from Staffs:

Very good knowledge sharing. It is good to have more publicity to create more awareness on Climate Change in the society. 
– Mr Lee Kim Fatt, Engineer, Infineon Technologies

Good info. Especially on Green House Gas caused by animal product (beef/ mutton) . I will eat less meat to help the planet. 
– Ms Helen See, Secretary, Infineon Technologies

Message is very informative. Increase awareness to eat more veggie food instead of meat.  Great info !  
- Tang Liang Chje, Engineer, Infineon Technologies

Assembly talk @ Yumin and CHIJ Katong Primary (Mar)

Ms Cheryl Lao, a teacher in Yumin Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school on 26 Mar.

On 26 Mar, Earth Society team reached Yumin Primary at 7.20 am. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for P1 to P6 students from 7.35 am to 8.05 am. We presented on how Global Warming is affecting the world and showcased various solutions to climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). Students listened attentively to the talk.

After the talk, we set up a booth in the school canteen from 8.15 am to 10.35 am. At our booth, we showed cartoon video clips and passed Eco-leaflets to students. Many students came forward to get more info on Climate change and provided feedback for the Assembly talk. We left Yumin Primary at 10.45 am.

Ms Normah Nordin, Green Effort Coordinator in CHIJ (Katong Primary), invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 27 Mar.

On 27 Mar, Earth Society team reached CHIJ Katong Primary at 11 am. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for P1 to P6 students from 11.10 am to 12 pm. We left the school after the talk.

Teachers’ Feedback

The talk was engaging and impactful. The speaker shared important facts with the students and created awareness in the school. Thank you! - Ms Jasmine Tan, CLE HOD, CHIJ Katong Primary

Compiled feedback from Yumin Primary teachers:

1. Speaker and the team were well-prepared for the programme

2. Rich information shared during the talk

3. Interesting videos and pictures presented engaged the students well

4. Some information shared awed even the teachers, as they were not aware of it too.

5. Overall, I enjoyed the session very much as I can identify with the urge and urgency to protect our fragile earth. My feedback is to always keep in mind about the intended audience, so that the presentation is at their level for maximum retention of meaning that leads to appropriate intended actions.

Students’ Feedback

I learnt that we should help to save the planet.

- Liu Zi Hui, P4 student, Yumin Primary

I like the talk. I learnt that we should start to save water and give food to the needy people. I also learnt we should eat less meat. - Srishti Sharma & Vineela, P4 students, Yumin Primary

I learnt that we should not take plastic bags. It causes Mother Nature to be polluted. - Jie Qi, P4 student, Yumin Primary

Assembly talk @ Jurong Primary (Mar)

Mr Yeong Hoong Munn, Green Club teacher in Jurong Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school on 11 Mar.

On 11 Mar, Earth Society team reached Jurong Primary at 7.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for P1 to P6 students from 8 am to 8.30 am. We presented on how Global Warming is affecting the world and showcased various solutions to climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). Students listened attentively to the talk.

After the talk, we set up a booth in the school canteen from 8.40 am to 11 am. At our booth, we showed cartoon video clips and passed Eco-leaflets to students. Many students and teachers came forward to get more info on Climate change and gave feedback for the Assembly talk. We left Jurong Primary at 11 am.

Teachers’ Feedback

Very concise and informative sharing. The actual video clips and data of what’s happening out there concretised the message and aim of the talk. I know both students and staffs have learnt a lot. Thank you so much. 

- Ms Roshidah karyeo, Teacher, JPS

The talk was very informative for our pupils. Pupils could relate to the facts that were unpacked in their own terms. E.g Producing 4 hamburgers will cause Deforestation to an area equivalent to the size of a classroom. The info shown was recent and updated. - Mrs Wendy Looi, Green Club Teacher, JPS  

Very interesting and relevant talk. Especially the segment on local (Sg) context. A very good platform to create awareness. - Mr Yeong Hoong Munn, Green Club Teacher, JPS

Interesting presentation, passionate presenter. I will take up the Meatless Monday topic with the class. - Mrs Katherine Leong, Teacher, JPS 

Students’ Feedback

I learn that we have to take care of Mother Earth. If we don’t, the ice will melt, the trees will be destroyed and the animals will die. – Dayana Chek, P5 student, JPS 

The talk was awesome! I learnt that Global Warming is serous. I learnt that I can save the environment by not littering and eating less meat. – Aradhana, P3 student, JPS 

The presentation was very educational and we learnt how to save our Earth. – Chew Ching Ern, P5 student, JPS