GW talk @ Unity Secondary (Aug)

Ms Toh Meow Tin, Teacher-in-charge of Environment Club in Unity Secondary, invited Earth Society to conduct a classroom talk for the Environment Club students on 06 Aug.

On 06 Aug, Earth Society team reached Unity Secondary at 3.45 pm. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for 25 Environment Club students from 4 pm to 5 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.

Students’ Feedback

The talk was useful and allowed me to gain a better understanding of global warming and climate change. 
– Najlun, Unity Secondary School student

I learnt how to stop climate change and save the planet. Thanks for teaching our school. Please continue to teach every school.    – Safaridah, USS student

The talk was very engaging. I learnt the importance of climate change and also learnt how I as an individual can impact the world. – Jolin, USS student.

GW talk @ Global Citizenship Camp (Jul)

Mr Anthony Lim, from Rest and Relax Hoildays Pte Ltd (a travel agent specialize in Education tour), invited Earth Society to conduct a Global Warming talk to a group of students attending their Global Citizenship Camp on 19 Jul. The Global Citizenship camp was held from 16 Jul to 20 Jul at Seng Kang Secondary School and NUS campus for a group of China, Taiwan and Singapore Students, age from 14-17.

On 19 Jul, Earth Society team reached Seng Kang Secondary at 9.15 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk from 9.30 am to 10.30 am. The talk was conducted in the school Library for 75 Secondary level students (25 Taiwan, 35 China and 15 Singapore students). We used both English and Chinese to conduct the talk as majority of the students are from China and Taiwan.

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 3R). We also touched on world issues such as Deforestation and Global food/ water shortage.

The students listened attentively and participated actively in the Quiz at the end of the talk. After the talk, many students came forward to provide feedback for the talk.

Students’ Feedback

The talk was informative. The speaker is fluent in Mandarin and English which makes it easier for the Chinese/Taiwanese students to understand. – Andrina, student.

人类因过度砍伐森林，排放废气，使全球温度上升。北冰洋大部分融化、每天有150种动植物遭受灭绝、人们流离失所。地球，危险！ - 许书梧，学生

我学到乐全球暖化带来的危害，也学到怎么制止全球暖化、保护地球。讲座十分有意义！希望下次还可以听到这样的讲座。 
- 唐世锐，中国学生。

全球暖化是一个十分严重的人为灾害。如果还不加以控制就会变成世界灾害！我明白蓄养牛羊等动物会排放温室气体。我会带动大家参与绿色星期一、响应‘周一无肉日’、并减少浪费。For the World, For the Earth!  - 薛博天，学生

Assembly talk @ Fernvale and Bedok Green Primary (Jul/ Aug)

Ms Soh Wei Ying, a teacher in Fernvale Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the upper primary students on 05 Jul. This is the 2^nd time Fernvale Primary invited us to conduct a talk for their students.

On 05 Jul, Earth Society team reached Fernvale Primary at 7.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for P4 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). Teachers and students listened attentively to the talk.

Mdm Siti Sarah, Subject Head (Values in Action and Special Projects) in Bedok Green Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 15 Aug.

On 15 Aug, Earth Society team reached Bedok Green Primary at 12.45 pm. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for P1 to P6 students from 1 pm to 1.30 am. We left the school after the talk.

Teachers’ Feedback:

The content of the talk is both informative and appeals to the upper primary students especially those who are learning humans impact on the environment. A lot of green ideas and environmental issues are presented and the speaker kept to his time limit well.  – Ng Chee Keong, Senior teacher, Bedok Green Primary

It was an enriching and educational presentation where teachers and students know the importance of ‘going green’ to save ‘Mother Earth’ from global warming and its detrimental effects if we don’t take any actions.

 – Mr Pasupathy Magaswaran, Teacher, Bedok Green Primary

GW talk @ Swiss Cottage and Jurong Secondary (Jul)

Mdm Nuraida Sawi, Senior Teacher (Humanities) in Swiss Cottage Secondary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 03 Jul.

On 03 Jul, Earth Society team reached Swiss Cottage Secondary at 2.15 am. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for Sec 1 to Sec 5 students from 2.30 pm to 3 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). Students and teachers listened attentively to the talk.

Ms Calista Fang, NPCC teacher-in-charge in Jurong Secondary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Environmental Conservation talk for the NPCC cadets and Environment Club students on 04 Jul. This is the 2^nd year Jurong Secondary invited us to speak to their NPCC cadets/ Env Club students.

On 04 Jul, Earth Society team reached Jurong Secondary at 2.45 pm. We conducted an Environmental Conservation talk for 50 NPCC cadets and Environment Club students from 3 pm to 4 pm. We presented on Overfishing in our Oceans, Deforestation on our Land, Green House Gas emissions, World Hunger and Water Shortage. We also touched on issues such as No Shark fin, reduce Factory farming, Veggie days and Ways to save water.

Students listened attentively to the talk and participated actively in the Quiz at the end of the talk.

Booth @ Global Youth Summit (Jun)

Ms Deepa, from Hemispheres Foundation, invited Earth Society to set up a booth at their Global Youth Summit/ GYS Green Village” event held at National Library Plaza  from 28 Jun to 01 Jul.

The Global Youth Summit (GYS) 2018 is a youth-led global platform on sustainable development with the participation of more than 300 registered delegates in the Asia Pacific region. The event is organized by Hemispheres Foundation and supported by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, National Library Board, National Environment Agency and Youth Groups.

GYS Green Village is an initiative under the GYS, with the aim of educating youth and the public about the negative environmental impacts on society and the steps that individuals can take to improve the situation.

Earth Society volunteers set up and man a booth at GYS Green Village during the 4-day event. We also conducted 2 Global Warming talks at the event.

  

At our booth, we let the participants play a ‘GHG and Water usage’ Quiz. Participants learnt about the amount of Green House Gas (GHG) emitted to produce certain type of food as they completed the Quiz. They also learn about the amount of water needed to produce different types of food.

We distributed Eco-website flyer and Climate Change booklet to interested participants at our booth. Many participants showed interest in ways to reduce global warming and signed up in our email list to receive more information on environmental protection.

Company talk @ Carl Zeiss & Yamato Transport (Jun)

Ms Yuen Wai Leng, Regional Regulatory Affairs Manager in Carl Zeiss Pte Ltd, invited Earth Society to conduct a company talk for the staffs on 20 Jun.

On 20 Jun, Earth Society team reached Carl Zeiss Pte Ltd at 12.15 pm. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 30 staffs from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm. Some Carl Zeiss overseas staff from Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia dialled in via internet to watch the talk online.

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).

Carl Zeiss staffs listened attentively to the talk. At the end of the talk, many staffs

signed up in our email list to get more info on Global Warming.

Mr Teng Tai Heng, Executive in Yamato Transport (S) Pte Ltd, invited Earth Society to conduct a company lunch talk for the staffs on 27 Jun.

On 27 Jun, Earth Society team conducted a Global Warming talk for 25 staffs from 11 am to 12 pm. Yamato Transport staffs listened attentively to the talk. Many staffs came forward to provide encouraging feedback after the talk.

Feedback from Staffs:

Very good talk. I was shocked to learn how much damage was done to the environment. I would definitely share the info with friends and family and try our very best to protect and save the world. - Yuen Wai Leng, Regional Regulatory Affairs Manager, Carl Zeiss Pte Ltd

Thank you very much for the insightful presentation. Please go on to spread the word about the impact of everyone as consumers. – Jeanette Barthenheier, Staff, Carl Zeiss Pte Ltd.

A very good presentation with facts, figures and videos which drives home the point on Global Warming. Thank you ! - E B Yeo, Senior Manager (HR & CSR), Yamato Transport (S) Pte Ltd

Thank you for the informative and enriching presentation. The presentation had left a positive impression on our fellow colleagues. - Teng Tai Heng, Executive, Yamato Transport

The booklet given during the talk is well designed. Content of the booklet is very detail. Appreciate the effort to compile the booklet. - Wei Qiang, IT Exec, Yamato Transport

Assembly talk @ Chua Chu Kang Primary (May)

Ms Revathi, Science Level Head in Chua Chu Kang Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 21 May.

On 21 May, Earth Society team reached Chua Chu Kang Primary at 7.15 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for the school cohort from 7.30 am to 8 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).

Ms Revathi help us to compile some feedback from the teachers and email to us after the talk.  

Teachers’ Feedback

1) Very informative. Very appropriate use of videos in between the presentations to sustain students’ attention. The presenter was very clear in articulating the facts. I had learnt a lot from the assembly talk. Thank you.

2) Very Informative. I did not know eating less meat is equal to less heat. Thank you so much for the sharing. Great Job!

3) Videos are interesting and engaging but presenter can slow down his presentation.

Assembly talks @ St Hilda’s and St Anthony’s Canossian Primary (Apr)

Mr. Mohammad Noh, Subject Head for VIA and Partnership in St Hilda’s Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct 2 Assembly talks for the school cohort on 19 Apr.

On 19 Apr, Earth Society team reached St Hilda’s Primary at 11 am. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for P1 to P3 students from 11.15 am to 11.45 am. We conducted another talk for P4 to P6 students from 12.15 pm to 12.45 pm. Teachers and students listened attentively to the talk.

Ms Ashley Mong, Science HOD of St Anthony's Canossian Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct 2 Assembly talks for the school cohort on 23 Apr.

On 23 Apr, Earth Society team reached St Anthony's Canossian Primary at 11 am. We were greeted by Mrs Lotus Koh who escorted us to the school hall for the Assembly talk. We conducted a Global Warming talk for P4 to P6 students from 11.15 am to 11.45 am. We conducted another talk for P1 to P3 students from 12.15 pm to 12.45 pm. Mrs Lotus Koh help us to compile some feedback from the teachers and email to us after the talk.

Teachers’ Feedback (from St Anthony's Canossian Primary)

1) The seminar is very informative and educational.

2) The video clips are very entertaining yet very impactful and suitable for the students.

3) We learn a great deal about how consuming meat can do harm to the environment.

Company talk @ XP Power (Apr)

Ms Adeline Chew, PA Office Administrator at XP Power company, invited Earth Society to conduct a company talk for 40 staffs on 20 Apr.

On 20 Mar, Earth Society team reached XP Power at 1.45 pm. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 40 staffs from 2 pm to 3 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).

XP Power staffs paid full attention to the presentations. Many staffs came forward to give encouraging feedback after the talk.

Feedback from Staffs:

It is a very enlightening talk. I do not know that producing beef is so harmful to the environment  Interesting talk to attend. - Sng Seng Kok, Anoy, Manager, XP Power

This talk is really very informative to people who is either not aware or has little knowledge about global warming. Hope these talks can extend to more companies.

- Poh Boon Khim, Supply Chain Manager, XP Power

Very informative. Good to know and created awareness in the food I eat and how to stop global warming. 
- SK Sng, Sales Director, XP Power

Very Informative talk. Create awareness on Global Warming and food/ water usage. 
– Emily Tan, Buyer, XP Power

新加坡生命堂环保讲座（4月）

新加坡生命堂(Singapore Life Church) 康乐中心经理，Ms Yong Shan Juan，邀请地球协会在4月中旬到新加坡生命堂为乐龄人士举办华文环保讲座。

我们在4月11日到新加坡生命堂,为80 位乐龄人士和20位志工呈现1小时的《全球暖化》讲座。讲座中呈现了全球暖化对世界的影响（中国的水灾、美国的旱灾、北极的冰川融化等），也呈现了科学家们提出的解决方案（保护雨林、绿色能源、减少肉食、再循环等等）。我们也播放了中国明星提倡“周一无肉日”的环保短片。

我们在讲座结束后分发环保手册/环保影碟给出席者。许多乐龄人士纷纷上前索取环保手册，并对环保活动表示支持。

Assembly talk @ Chung Cheng High and Woodland Rings Secondary (Apr)

Mrs Tan Jo-hsuan, Teacher in Chung Cheng High, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the Sec 1 students on 12 Apr. Chung Cheng High has invited us to speak to their students for 7 consecutive years (from 2012 to 2018).

On 12 Apr, Earth Society team reached Chung Cheng High at 2.20 am. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for the Sec 1 students from 2.35 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). Students listened attentively to the talk and participated actively in the Quiz at the end of the talk.

Ms Shidah, Teacher in Woodlands Ring Secondary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 27 Apr.

On 27 Apr, Earth Society team reached Woodlands Ring Secondary at 10.25 am. We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for Sec 1 to Sec 4 students from 10.40 am to 11.30 am. Students listened attentively to the talk and participated actively in the Quiz at the end of the talk. We left the school after the talk.

Assembly talk @ Yio Chu Kang, Teck Ghee and Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary (Apr)

Mr Ang Keng Kiat, HOD/CCE of Yio Chu Kang Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 09 Apr.

On 09 Apr, Earth Society team reached Yio Chu Kang Primary at 7.15 am. We were greeted by Mdm Jerine Ong who escorted us to the school hall.

We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for P1 to P6 students from 7.40 am to 8.10 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). Teachers and students listened attentively to the talk.

After the talk, we set up a booth at the canteen and manned the booth from 8.10 am to 11 am. Many students came forward to get more info on Climate change and gave feedback for the Assembly talk. We left Yio Chu Kang Primary at 11 am.

Mrs Esther Lee, HOD/PE of Teck Ghee Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 16 Apr.

On 16 Apr, Earth Society team reached Teck Ghee Primary at 10.30 am. We were greeted by Ms Alia Alkaff at the General Office. We conducted a Global Warming talk for their P1 to P6 students from 10.45 am to 11.15 am. We left the school after the talk.

On 17 Apr, we conducted a similar Assembly talk for the school cohort in Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary.

Teachers’ Feedback (from Yio Chu Kang Primary)

1) Very interactive and engaging talk .

2) Pupils enjoyed the talk.

3) Pupils were able to sit, listen and participate actively to answer the Quiz questions.

4) May need to slow down towards the end for the presentation as the pace was a bit fast.

Students’ Feedback

I like the talk because it teaches us to save the environment. It let us know what we can do to help Mother Earth. – Hao Long, P4 student, Yio Chu Kang Primary

The talk helps me improve my knowledge on Global Warming. I learnt we should do the 3Rs and stop using plastic bags. – Aprameya, P3 student, YCKPS

I learnt that Global Warming affects many people around the world and destroys our environment due to the heat produced. – Aiya, P6 student, YCKPS

The talk was very useful because we get to learn more about Earth and how we can save it just by using simple steps.  – Rafiya, P6 student, YCKPS

Assembly talk @ Stamford Primary (Mar)

Mrs Lim Hwee Mian, Environment Team teacher in Stamford Primary, invited Earth Society to conduct an Assembly talk for the school cohort on 21 Mar. This is the second time Stamford primary invited us to talk to the students.

On 21 Mar, Earth Society team reached Stamford Primary at 7.15 am. We were greeted by Ms Amelia in the school canteen. Ms Amelia was putting up some Global Warming Quiz Boards in the canteen.

We conducted a Global Warming Assembly talk for P1 to P6 students from 7.40 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). Teachers and students listened attentively to the talk.

After the talk, students went to the canteen and read more info on Global Warming from the Quiz boards. They also had fun completing the Quiz questions on the boards.

Ms Amelia compiled some teachers’ feedback for the talk and email to us after the event.

Teachers’ Feedback

The talk was engaging. My students were able to answer the related questions when I asked them in class.  
– Ms Jen Yan, Teacher, Stamford Primary

The presenter was confident and was able to engage the students in the hall. The slides were interesting and educational. Good Assembly program. – Ms Li Peng, Teacher, Stamford Primary

The presentation was interesting and the information was helpful. The audience learnt more about the Earth and ways to curb Global Warming. – Ms Rahimah, Teacher, Stamford Primary

NTU GreenFest 2018 (19 to 20 Mar)

Ms Tan Chai Wei, NTU Earthlink Events Executive Director, invited Earth Society to set up a booth during their NTU GreenFest event on 19 & 20 Mar. This is the 5^th year NTU Earthlink invited us to their event. Other organizations that participated in the event include MEWR, Nature Society, Food Bank, Tzu Ji Youth, NParks, PM Haze etc.

This year’s theme for Greenfest is “Eco-ProMise”, which comprises the words Eco, Protect and Mission. The theme reflects Earthlink’s wish for every individual to educate themselves on environmental issues and bear the responsibility of safeguarding our environment.

On 19 Mar, NTU Earthlink invited Associate Provost (Student Life) Professor Kwok Kian Woon to grace the opening ceremony for EarthFest. The opening ceremony was followed by a veggie lunch for the participating organizations and the volunteers at the event. 

On 19 and 20 Mar, Earth Society members set up and manned a booth at NTU LT1A Canopy K from 9 am to 5 pm. At our booth, students watched a 2 mins video clip on “How Global Warming is affecting the world?”. After watching the clip, they would answer 2 questions based on the video to get a stamp on their GreenFest card. When they have completed the activities in their GreenFest card, they can exchange the card for a token prize from NTU Earthlink.

At the end of the event, many students showed interest in the ways to reduce global warming and signed up in our email list to receive more information on environmental protection.

Company talks @ Frasers Property Ltd (Mar)

Mr Kor Lee Kiong, Assistant Vice-President (Operations, Retail) in Frasers Property Ltd, invited Earth Society to conduct a company talk for 25 staffs on 06 Mar.

On 06 Mar, Earth Society team reached Frasers Property at 2.45 pm. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 25 staffs from 3 pm to 4 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).

Ms Elisa Mak, Sustainability Officer in Frasers Property, invited Earth Society to conduct a “Green Consumption” talk for another batch of company staffs on 09 Mar.

On 09 Mar, we conducted a “Green Consumption” talk for 20 staffs from 9.45 am to 10.45 am. We presented on Overfishing in our Oceans, Deforestation on our Land, World Hunger and Water Shortage. We also touched on issues such as No Shark fin, Reducing food waste, Veggie days and Ways to save water.

During the 2 talks, Frasers Property staffs paid full attention to the presentations. Many staffs came forward to give encouraging feedback after the talks.

Feedback from Staffs:

Informative talk. I will support at least 1-day-veggie-a-week after this talk. Well-done! Pls consider writing to all condos/ residential MCST to offer free talks to all residents in each housing estate to promote this.

– Pang Chin Hong, VP, Corporate Planning, Frasers Property Ltd

An enlightening truth. Should broadcast in TV regularly to educate the public.

– Victor Kiun, Engineer, Frasers Hospitality

This seminar is very useful and make people aware of Global Warming. Will share this good info with my family and friends.

– Sahrina, Admin Asst, Frasers Property Singapore

Very interesting talk – am impressed with the amount of information and statistics that was provided in the presentation. Thank you.

- Lee Ningyi, Sustainability officer, Frasers Property Ltd