Assembly talk @ Elias Park and Yang Zheng Primary (Jul)

Ms Chai Chew Yee, SH (Student Leadership), in Elias Park Priinary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 09 Jul.

On 09 Jul, Earth Society team reached Elias Park Primary at 11.15 am. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for the P1 to P6 students from 11.30 am to 12 pm. 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). The students and teachers listened attentively to the talk.

Ms Annie Tay, Senior Teacher in Yang Zheng Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 22 Jul.

On 22 Jul, Earth Society team reached Yang Zheng Primary at 12.25 pm. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for the P1 to P6 students from 12.40 pm to 1.15 pm. Students and teachers listened attentively to the talk. After the talk, Ms Annie Tay helped us to compile some feedbacks from the teachers and email us the feedbacks.

Teachers’ Feedback

Very informative presentation. I think explaining with data help the students understand the severity of the problem. The videos using animals was good to capture the attention of the students.  – Rafidah, Teacher, Yang Zheng Primary

Informative session with interesting videos that captured students’ attention. Good reminder for all to do our part to save Mother Earth. Thank you.

–Samuel, Teacher, Yang Zheng Primary

Information is interesting and useful. Video clips and pictures shown are colourful and attractive to students. – Ms Regina Cheong, Teacher, Yang Zheng Primary

Booth at EarthFest @ Plaza Singapura (Jun)

Ms Sumita Thiagarajan, Executive Director of Center for Responsible Future (previously known as “Vegetarian Society”), invited Earth Society to set up an educational booth at their EarthFest @ Plaza Singapura event from 28 Jun to 30 Jun.

EarthFest @ Plaza Singapura was a week-long festival dedicated to all things sustainable with workshops and activities taking place during the week finishing off with a market place and stalls from Friday to Sunday from 11am to 8 pm. The organizer invited NGOs such as ACRES, WWF, Animal Allies, PM Haze etc to set up booths during the event.

On 28 Jun, Earth Society team arrived at Plaza Singapura at 11 pm. We set up and man a booth from 11 am to 8 pm. At our booth, we showed a short video clip on Climate change and displayed a ‘GHG & Water usage’ Board. The shoppers who visited our booth learnt about the amount of Green House Gas (GHG) emitted to produce certain types of food as they read the Board. We also distributed Eco-leaflets to shoppers who passed by our booth and spoke to those who were interested in protecting the environment.

One funny incident that happened during the event was that a running ‘Dinosaur’ (called “The Last Living Dinosaur’ ) visited the booths on 29 Jun. The Dinosaur requested the people to protect the Earth to avoid the Extinction of the Human race !!   

Earth Society team supported the event on 28 Jun, 29 Jun and 30 Jun. There are a lot of shoppers in Plaza Singapura as it is located in the Central of Singapore. We reached out to many shoppers and many people signed up on our email list to receive more info on Climate change.

GW talk @ NUS Staff Club (Jun)

Dr Tony Jin, CEO and Co-founder of BestTop Consulting Pte Ltd, invited Earth Society to conduct a classroom talk for a group of Chinese university students majoring in Environmental engineering on 22 Jun. The talk was held at NUS Staff Club in National University of Singapore.

On 22 Jun, Earth Society team reached NUS Staff Club at 1.45 pm. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 15 Shanghai Polytechnic University (上海第二工业大学) students and teachers from 2 pm to 3.15 pm. 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). The students listened attentively to the talk and came forward to provide some feedback after the talk.

Teacher’s/ Students’ Feedback

Thanks for the talk. It is surprising to learn about the impact of global warming. The talk is data-driven and has many facts. The speaker presented in a lively way, easy for us to understand. – Dr Tony Jin, CEO, BestTop Consulting Pte Ltd.

讲座很棒。能达到启发的作用。动员更多人才能更高效地对抗气候变暖。个人深受感染。决定以后少吃红肉、多吃素食，积极响应。自己做出小小的努力。希望地球可以更好！- 高英，学生，上海第二工业大学

全球暖化问题日益严重。感谢老师。今天的讲座引用很多数据、生动地展现全球现状，和我们需要做什么才能一起应对这些问题。- 安磊，学生，上海第二工业大学

这个讲座令我意识到全球气候问题的严重性和节约用水的重要性。以我做起、节约用水、少吃肉食。
- 学生，上海第二工业大学

Company talks @ Takeda and Bollore Logistics (Jun)

Mr Samuel Tan, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) intern in Takeda, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs on 10 Jun.

On 10 Jun, Earth Society team reached Takeda Singapore Manufacturing Plant at 11.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 20 staffs from 12 pm to 1 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 world hunger and water shortage. The staffs listened attentively to the talk.

Ms Agnes Chopin, CSR and Employee Engagement intern in Bollore Logistics, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs on 24 Jun.

On 24 Jun, Earth Society team reached Bollore Logisitics at 11.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 25 staffs from 12 pm to 1 pm. At the end of the talk, many staffs came forward to provide feedback for the talk. Bollore Logisitics catered vegetarian lunch for their staffs during this event.

Feedback from Staffs

A very inspiring talk! Going from the global issue to the small things we can do in our every day life. A great introduction to the Climate change issue.

- Ms Mathilde Dumoulin, Sustainability Manager, Bollore Logisitics

The program is very informative, providing more insights about global warming.

- Mr Benjamih Loong, Analyst, Bollore Logisitics

Great presentation. Very informative. Thank you for sharing all this precious information with our employees.

- Ms Agnis Chopin, intern in CSR and Employee Engagement, Bollore Logisitics

Company talks @ Point72 Asia and Yamato Transport (May)

Ms Norica Ng, Office Manager in Point72 Asia Pte Ltd, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs on 08 May.

On 08 May, Earth Society team reached Point72 Asia at 11.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 20 staffs from 12 pm to 12.30 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 world hunger and water shortage. The staffs listened attentively to the talk.

Mr Teng Tai Heng, an Executive in Yamato Transport, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for their staffs on 31 May. This is the 2^nd year Yamato Transport invited us to speak to their staffs.

On 31 May, Earth Society team reached Yamato Transport at 10.45 am. Mr Ethan Thorpe, an 11th grade student at the Singapore American School, volunteered with us for this talk. 

We conducted an Environment Conservation talk for 30 staffs from 11 am to 12 pm.

We presented on Overfishing in our Oceans, Deforestation on our Land, Green House Gas emissions in our Atmosphere, Loss in Biodiversity and Factory farming. We also touched on issues such as No Shark fin, reduce Factory farming, Veggie days and Land conservation.

At the end of the talk, many staffs came forward to provide some feedback for the talk.   

Feedback from Staffs

Thank you for sharing the good information. Small things add up to make a big difference. – Mr Hirondon Sasuga, General Manager, Yamato Transport

An eye-opener with respect to green and conservation efforts. The reality of Climate Warming is very real and threatening. The presentation is good and succinct. – Mr Yeo Ee Beng, Senior Manager (HR & CSR), Yamato Transport

Thank you so much for the valuable insights on the impacts humans are creating on the Eco-systems. It is a great testimony and encouragement to see your society educating others about the actions that they can do to help the environment. 
– Ms Cherly Sim, HR Executive, Yamato Transport

The talk was informative and interesting (with videos). Appreciate that the speaker can keep within the time frame and bring the message across. Thank you! – Ms Norica Ng, Office Manager, Point72 Asia Pte Ltd

GW talk @ Riverside Primary (May)

Mr Shahnaz, Teacher-in-charge of G-Cube Club in Riverside Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct a classroom talk for the G-Cube Club students on 22 May.

On 22 May, Earth Society team reached Riverside Primary at 2 pm. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for 40 G-Cube Club students from 2.15 pm to 3.30 pm. 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). The students listened attentively and participated actively in the Quiz at the end of the talk.

Teacher’s Feedback

The talk today is very localised and relevant to primary school students. The language, text, videos used are suitable for the students to understand. The Quiz at the end of the talk wraps up their understanding in a meaningful way. Thank you Earth Society for the enriching talk for our students.

– Mdm Tay Pei Pei, Teacher-in-charge, G-Cube Club, Riverside Primary.

Students’ Feedback

I like the talk. I learnt a lot about how to save our Mother Earth. I did not know that in the North and South Poles, the ice are melting very fast and the polar bears are affected. – Nurul, P6, Riverside Primary

I enjoyed the talk. I learnt about the cows giving out green house gas and Veggie Mondays to help the world.  – R.V.Hari Varshini, P6, Riverside Primary.

GW talks at Raffles Student-Care Centers (May)

In May, Earth Society was invited by various Raffles Student Care centers in Hougang and Sengang to conduct Global Warming talks for their students. The student population attending the talks range from 50 students to 150 students.

We conducted the talks in the following Raffles Student Care centers:

02 May (Thur)           Hougang Green Student Care (Hougang)

06 May (Mon)            XMA Student Care (Hougang)

09 May (Thur)           North Spring Primary Student Care                                                (Sengkang)

15 May (Wed)           Xin Min Primary Student Care (Hougang)

16 May (Thur)           FernGreen Primary Student Care 
                                 (Sengkang)

We conduct a 40 mins talk and a 10 mins Quiz for the students in each of the centers. Students listened attentively and participated actively in the quiz after the talk.

Teachers’ Feedback:

The talk was very beneficial for the kids and us teachers too. We learnt more about the world and what we can do to make it a better place. – Ms Fitri Rozlyana, Teacher, Hougang Green Raffles Student Care Center

It is really good to have a talk for the students about Global Warming. To make the students understand more about the Earth. The talk is really interesting. Students participate in the Quiz and are eager to share what they have learnt.

– Ms Thirah, Teacher, Hougang Green Raffles Student Care Center

The talk was knowledgeable. Most students enjoyed the talk and I hope that we are able to continue our partnership. Thank you. 
– Ms Tr.Farah, Supervisor, XMA Raffles Student Care Center

Assembly talk at Presbyterian High and Chung Cheng High (Apr)

Mr Lester Wee, Subject Head (National Education) in Presbyterian High, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort and set up a booth during the students’ recess on 26 Apr.

On 26 Apr, Earth Society team reached Presbyterian High at 11.25 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for Sec 1 to Sec 5 students from 11.40 am to 12.30 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). Students and teachers listened attentively to the talk.

After the talk, we set up a booth at the school canteen to pass more info to the students. We manned the booth from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm. Students and teachers visited our booth to provide feedback for the GW Assembly talk.

Mdm Teo Jo-hsuan, a teacher in Chung Cheng High, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for Sec 1 students on 30 Apr. This is the 8^th year Chung Cheng High invited us to speak to their students.

On 30 Apr, Earth Society team reached Chung Cheng High at 7.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for the Sec students from 8 am to 9 am. We left the school after the talk.

Teachers’ Feedback

“We thank Earth Society for the passion and enthusiasm all these years in educating students about the importance of choosing a planet-friendly diet. The Global Warming talks have been immensely informative and many batches of Secondary One students in our school have benefitted from them.”  

- Mdm Teo Jo-hsuan, Biology Teacher, Chung Cheng High (Main)

Compiled Feedback from Teachers in Presbyterian High School:

Today's assembly talk was great! I really enjoyed the information given by Earth Society. The speaker speaks well and convincingly. - HOD (Learning and Enterprise), Presbyterian High School

The information given on climate change was very relevant to our students. - Senior Teacher, Geography, PHS

The speaker was very well prepared and shows passion in this area. Students were engaged throughout! – Teacher, PHS

Students’ Feedback

The talk was informative with videos to engage us throughout the talk. We learnt about Climate Change and it’s effects and how we can reduce it. – Essek Chua, student, Presbyterian High

Global Warming is harming the world and we need to find ways to reduce global warming so that we can save the people.
– Wong Li Jing, Sec 3, Presbyterian High

I learnt that Global Warming causes droughts and floods, destroying crops. There are 1 billion people in the planet that are starving. – Zen Eric, Sec 4, Presbyterian High

Assembly talk at Concord Primary and Ai Tong School (Apr)

Ms Eunice Chew, a teacher in Concord Primary,invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort during their Earth Day celebration on 08 Apr.

On 08 Apr, Earth Society team reached Concord Primary at 7.30 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for the P1 to P6 students from 7.45 am to 8.15 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). Students listened attentively to the talk and participated actively in the Quiz after the talk.

Mr Goh Chee Wee, a teacher in Ai Tong School, invited Earth Society to conduct 2 Assembly talks for the school on 23 Apr and 24 Apr.

On 23 Apr, Earth Society team reached Ai Tong School at 7.15 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for the P5 and P6 students from 7.45 am to 8.10 am. We conducted another talk for the P3 and P4 students on 24 Apr, 7.40 am to 8.10 am. Students listened attentively to the talk and participated in the Quiz after the talk.

After the talks, Mr Goh helped to compile some feedback from the teachers who attended the talk and emailed the feedback to us.

Teacher’s Feedback

The talk was very informative. Only drawback is that it was a little too fast due to limited time given. Speaker was able to engage the students. - Ms Seow Yong, Teacher, Ai Tong School

Very informative with a lot of videos but a bit too fast in delivery. Could explain terms like flash floods and global warming.- Teacher, Ai Tong School

Assembly talk at Holy Innocents High and Juying Secondary (Apr)

Ms Tan Miow Qin, a teacher in Holy Innocents High, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort and set up a booth during the students’ recess on 18 Apr.

On 18 Apr, Earth Society team reached Holy Innocents High at 1.10 pm. We conducted a Global Warming talk for the Sec 1 to Sec 5 students from 1.25 pm to 2 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). Students listened attentively to the talk and participated actively in the Quiz at the end of the talk.

After the talk, we set up a booth at the school canteen to pass more info to the students. We manned the booth from 2 pm to 3 pm. Many students visited our booth to provide feedback for the GW Assembly talk.

Mr Dayan Tan Ying Peng, Subject Head (Humanities) in Juying Secondary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 25 Apr.

On 25 Apr, Earth Society team reached Juying Secondary at 1 pm. We conducted a Global Warming talk for the Sec 1 to Sec 4 students from 1.15 pm to 2.15 pm. After the talk, Mr Dayan Tan helped to compile some feedback from the teachers who attended the talk and emailed the feedback to us.

Teachers’ Feedback

Compiled Feedback from Juying Secondary Teachers:

- It was an enlightening presentation, knowing the magnitude and scale of how disastrous our actions have caused so much destruction. Thank you for sharing with us how we could preserve our environment longer for our sake and for future generations to enjoy.

- Excellent work! I thought the speaker was very engaging and showed very pertinent examples. A suggestion is maybe the speaker can just let the students watch the videos without him speaking over it. Thanks!

- Very Enriching and insightful. Students were all captivated by the presentation.

The talk is very informative. Good to get the students to participate in Quiz.

– Darren Leo, Teacher, Holy Innocents’ High

Presentation is engaging with the inclusion of short videos.

- Ms Tan Miow Qin, teacher, Holy Innocents’ High 

The speaker is very knowledgeable about environmental issues and causes of Climate change. He is able to engage the audience because of his nice personality and eloquence. - Mrs Chia, Holy Innocents’ High

Students’ Feedback

I like the talk and learn many things from the talk. The talk shows us how serious Climate change is and urge us to take action to reduce it. I also learn how to save water. – Jenny Leong, Sec 1, Holy Innocents’ High

Very nice presentation and I learned how to save water and know more about global warming. I liked the talk a lot as it was quite interesting. – Ryan Ng Zheng Bin, Sec 1, Holy Innocents’ High

The talk was very informative. I think there should be more Quiz questions. Thank you and the school should have a meatless day as well. – Patricia Santos Anthony, Sec 4, Holy Innocents’ High

Assembly talk at Maris Stella High and White Sands Primary (Apr)

Ms Ariana Ong, a teacher in Maris Stella High (Primary), invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the lower primary students on 01 Apr.

On 01 Apr, Earth Society team reached Maris Stella High (Primary) at 10.35 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for the P1 to P3 students from 10.50 am to 11.20 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). Students listened attentively to the talk.

Mdm Joyce Soon, HOD Science in White Sands Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 17 Apr.

On 17 Apr, Earth Society team reached White Sands Primary at 8 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for the P1 to P6 students from 8.15 am to 9 am.

Students listened to the talk and participated actively in the Quiz at the end of the talk. After the talk, we set up and manned a booth at the school canteen from 9 am to 11 am. Many students visited our booth to get more info and provided feedback for the Assembly talk.

Teacher’s Feedback

The talk was very informative and motivating. The speaker exhibits passion in the topic. Thank you for sharing. – Ms Khadijah, Teacher, White Sands Primary

Students’ Feedback

The Assembly talk was great! I learnt many things which I did not know. The videos were very interesting! – Aanya, P6, White Sands Primary

I liked the talk because I learnt the effects of global Warming. It was an introduction on the science topic “Man’s Impact on the environment” – Pin, P6, White Sands Primary

I leant to save electricity and don’t use plastic bag. I can bring a fabric bag when going to supermarket. – K.Hemashree, P4, White Sands Primary

The talk is very important for us to learn about global warming. It has many funny videos. I will play a part in saving the Earth. Casper, P4, White Sands Primary

Assembly talk at Evergreen and Beatty Secondary (Apr)

Ms Joan Chia a teacher in Evergreen Secondary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort and set up a booth during the students’ recess on 16 Apr.

On 16 Apr, Earth Society team reached Evergreen Secondary at 8.40 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for the Sec 1 to Sec 5 students from 9 am to 9.40 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). Students and teachers listened attentively to the talk.

After the talk, we set up a booth at the school canteen to pass more info to the students. We manned the booth from 10 am to 12.40 pm. Many students visited our booth to provide feedback for the GW Assembly talk.

Mdm Tan Cheng Guat, Environment Committee teacher in Beatty Secondary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 22 Apr.

On 22 Apr, Earth Society team reached Beatty Secondary at 7.10 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for the Sec 1 to Sec 4 students from 7.30 am to 8.10 am. After the talk, Mdm Tan helped to compile some feedback from the teachers who attended the talk and email the feedback to us.

Teachers’ Feedback

Many of my colleagues found your talk very informative, interesting and engaging. So do I. One of the best we have had. The pace is good and the video-clips are relevant and succinct in their messages. Thank you very much indeed!

- Mdm Tan Cheng Guat, Environment Committee teacher, Beatty Sec

Informative talk. Videos were short and engaging. Overall very informative and raised awareness in staff and students – Ms Massuniza, Teacher, Beatty Sec

Very rich information and data presented. Covered a big spectrum on the topic of Global Warming. The talk also suggested very easy steps that every student can adopt. - Teacher, Beatty Sec

The talks was engaging and informative. It gives the students new perspectives and it was enlightening. - Teacher, Beatty Sec

Students’ Feedback

I love the talk and find it very inspirational. I learn that people are suffering due to Climate change. I also learn how much water we are consuming and how we should save water. – Keith Tan Liang Sheng, Sec 3, Evergreen Sec

It was an interesting talk. I learnt that we shouldn’t eat too much meat. We should not cut down too much trees. Or else, Climate change would be more severe, more droughts, hurricanes/ storms etc There will also be shortage of food and water resources. – Ching Shan Qing, Sec 1, Evergreen Sec

I feel that the talk is rather persuasive and helpful. Some slides are funny and engaging. Through this talk, we learn the actions to take to reduce global warming.- Ang Yong Han, Sec 2, Evergreen Sec