Having enjoyed a fruitful visit to the Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town 79 CE exhibition in January (under TCTF’s Young Arts Reporter Project), 25 secondary school students from CHIJ Katong Convent’s Cabin Club contributed to the community through their participation in Project Cheer at St. Theresa’s Home on 3rd March 2011.
On 2nd March 2011, a speaker from the Alzheimer’s Disease Association was invited to share with the students and their schoolmates from IJ Youth Mission Club about Dementia. On 3rd March 2011, the residents had a treat from TCTF for tea. After tea, the students presented a little gift to each of the 192 residents, and did Batik painting together with 20 of them. All enjoyed the art activity and clapped as each art piece came to its beautiful completion. The event concluded with the students pasting colourful stickers on a feedback activity booklet and penning their messages to the Home and the Foundation.
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On 18th January 2011, former Tan Sri Dr Tan Chin Tuan Scholars and Tan Cheng Siong Scholars from NTU, together with a TCT Exchange Fellow and his project collaborator from NTU, were hosted for lunch at the Tan Chin Tuan Mansion.
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44 students and 3 teachers from CHIJ Katong Convent were privileged to visit the Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town 79 CE (Common Era) exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore on 12th January 2011. Many students commented that they were not aware of the tragedy of this Roman Town and were intrigued by the disaster of Pompeii – the land that was buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted on 24 August 79 CE.
To link the eruption of Mount Vesuvius to present day happenings, the youths were given a talk by Mercy Relief, an independent non-governmental humanitarian charity established in response to the human tragedies in Asia. The students gained more awareness about natural calamities and their impact on societies and also found out how they can contribute should such calamities occur in the region.
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The regular Tête-à-tête @ TCTF Series serves as a platform to engage TCTF-supported academics, scholars and beneficiaries.
67 youth beneficiaries from 15 organisations, who were present at this event, benefited from 3 journalism-related workshops, during which, the remaining invited guests mingled with one another.
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On 9th December, TCTF collaborated with 10 young beneficiaries from the Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centre to bring smiles to the faces of senior citizens at the Society for the Aged Sick. The young volunteers showed enthusiasm and energy in playing games such as bowling and ball games with the elderly residents. Later on, they also assisted the staff at the Society in distributing food for the elderly at lunch time. Some children even took it upon themselves to patiently feed seniors who had been afflicted with stroke or paralysis, demonstrating a willingness to serve and care for their elderly counterparts.
It was a fun-filled day for both the children and the elderly at the Society for the Aged Sick.
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TCTF hosted tea reception for Tan Sri Tan Scholars and Merit Awardees from NTU and NAFA, as well as the Crowbar Award recipients.
The tea reception served as a platform for TCTF and the charities leaders to learn about each other, in forming potential synergy to collaboration amongst charities.
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TCTF hosted the first batch of Senior Management Programme for Social Service (SMPSS) members for a lunch at the Tan Chin Tuan Mansion on 6th Oct. The luncheon was also their 8th anniversary gathering after graduated from the programme.
21 SMPSS members, who were also charity leaders, attended the lunch. The members were given the opportunity to update each other on their recent activities, tour around the mansion, and meet TCTF Council Members, Advisor, and the Programme Team.
The luncheon served as a platform for TCTF and the charities leaders to learn about each other, in forming potential synergy to collaboration amongst charities.
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In the 3rd year running of the Tan Chin Tuan Centennial Concert, our beneficiaries were treated to ‘The Mozart Experience’ put together by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra at the Esplanade.
This event took place on the 4th of September and about 250 beneficiaries (including their parents) were invited.
The beneficiaries were treated to an afternoon of mime and music as concert followed the story of a mischievous street musician thrust into the role of Mozart.
After the concert, a delicious buffet lunch was served and the children were entertained by TCTF-hired balloonists and magician.
Our beneficiaries left with balloons for keepsakes and of course, smiles on their faces.
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The 18th of August was a proud day for our scholars and their parents as they gathered at the Tan Chin Tuan Mansion for a tea reception in celebration of the scholarships they were recently awarded.
The programme started with a dialogue session facilitated by TCTF Advisor, Mr Eric Teng and Programme Director, Miss Yap Su-Yin, on “Youth and Volunteerism”. Scholars also shared their personal experiences on the topic.
A small award ceremony was held where the Tan Sri Dr Tan Chin Tuan Scholarship, Tan Chin Tuan – SSTI Award and the inaugural Tan Chin Tuan Award for Social Work were given out.
It was an afternoon well spent and one that will be fondly remembered by our scholars.
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TCTF hosted the Lunch Box Fund disbursement ceremony this year, where recipients from 21 schools (included both primary and secondary) attended and benefited from it.
In the recent years, TCTF has provided continuous support through the Lunch Box Fund where it disburses donations to schools to assist needy students from low income families with their meals.
The fund aims to not only provide meals for students who will otherwise have to skip, but also encourage them to remain in school and achieve their best; and in return, contribute to society.
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