In collaboration with Playeum, the Tan Chin Tuan Foundation sponsored tickets to “A World Full of Stories” exhibition for 14 children from ISCOS on 15 March 2017. The Playeum exhibition fostered exploratory learning and creativity by encouraging the children to interact with the hands-on installations in the space.
After the exhibit, the children took part in a “Stories in a Bag” workshop where they contributed ideas with the use of assorted props from three bags to string together a story unique to them. They then crafted their own story conclusions through the use of illustrations.
The programme seeks to promote creative literacy, potentially inspiring the young children to be better equipped to express themselves confidently and creatively.
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On 15 March 2017, more than 20 upper primary children from Lakeside Family Services Centre (Jurong East) filed into a training room for an afternoon of creative writing and storytelling. Excitement filled the air as TCTF-engaged arts practitioner, Roger Jenkins commenced his creative writing workshop – that falls under the auspices of TCTF’s More Than Words programme.
The children enthusiastically contributed the foundations of a story such as the setting and characters, while international-award-winning storyteller Jenkins demonstrated how to weave the elements together to form a riveting story. The children then attempted to craft their own piece – challenged by Jenkins to innovatively create new captivating stories.
Guided through the character creation process, the children learnt how to craft character traits, strength, weaknesses and even means of conflict resolution. The TCTF-sponsored workshop concluded with each group of children sharing the fruits of their labour – a diverse range of inventive stories.
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Initiated in 2008, Project WISH aims to bring joy to the elderly through the gift of companionship and items that they have wished for. As TCTF celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2016, we partnered our supported charity, Care Community Services Society (CCSS) to befriend and understand the needs and wishes of elderly living in rental flats along Merpati and Circuit Road.
Over 80 wishes for household items and necessities were granted and presented to the elderly. Professional photographer, Kelvin Lim captured buoyant framed portraits that was gifted to the elderly as a lasting keepsake.
On 1 December 2016, TCTF gathered all involved in a get-together where elderly, staff and volunteers reunited with a series of performances and games.
Over the course of Project WISH, the elderly, staff and volunteers formed unforgettable friendships as they bonded through conversation, laughter and heartfelt stories. #tctfprojectwish
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On 14 November 2016, 20 secondary school youths from TCTF-supported charities – Care Corner Singapore (Teck Ghee Youth Centre) and Lakeside Family Services (Jurong West) – attended a three-hour Junior Chef workshop conducted by The Fullerton Hotel. The programme falls under the auspices of TCTF’s Young Arts Reporter Project (YARP) initiative that aims to encourage youths to not only improve their photojournalism and writing abilities but also expose them to career opportunities that they may wish to explore and take a greater interest in.
The youths were privy to an exclusive Food Preparation Course and Kitchen Tour with Executive Chef Sandro Falbo and Senior Sous Chef Lawrence Liew. The top three junior chefs were awarded their very own chef’s hat and apron along with a Fullerton plate. No one went empty-handed as all participating youths left with a Certificate of participation and a box of praline chocolates with compliments from The Fullerton Hotel.
Read about their experience and more YARP journals: https://tctfyarp.wordpress.com/
In the second 2016 installment of our annual Tête-à-tête @ TCTF series, TCTF Council Members Dr Tan Kheng Lian, Mr Chew Kwee San, Prof Cham Tao Soon and CEO Ms Yap Su-Yin hosted a reception for 50 guests consisting of Tan Chin Tuan Centennial Professor Mr Subodh Mhaisalkar, inbound and outbound Tan Chin Tuan Exchange Fellows from Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Staff, scholars and bursary award recipients from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, NTU, Ngee Ann and Republic Polytechnics and Malay-Muslim charity, LBKM were also present and gathered to learn about the philanthropic legacy of Tan Sri Tan Chin Tuan.
The 31 October 2016 session involved a five-group discussion roundtable where awardees from the various institutions discussed the topic of “Values” and what it means to them. The session ended with each group sharing their key takeaways to all present.
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Initiated in 2013 and fully funded by the foundation, More Than Words has reached more than 2,500 beneficiaries to date. This year, 200 children and adults from 25 TCTF-supported charities trained under seasoned arts practitioners engaged by the foundation and independently showcased their learning for an 850-strong audience on 8 September 2016.
After the showcase, each child took home a More Than Words Book, “True Colours, True Hearts” gifted by TCTF to guests. The book is a compilation of the words and illustrations of many of the children who attended and performed – many of whom were delighted to see their contributions published in a book that they can truly call their own.
More Than Words 2016 encourages all to cherish the values of Compassion, Courage, Determination, Gratitude and Respect in their words and deeds. #TCTFMTW2016
Read the feature in The Straits Times here.
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Over five months and 10 sessions, about 20 children from PPIS Student Care Centre (Bedok) learned life lessons and values through excerpts of well-known children’s book The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. With the partnership of ENCORE! The European Season in Singapore and the mentorship of The Theatre Factory, the children were introduced to beginners’ theatre skills such as props building, character development and soliloquies. The outcome was growth in self-confidence as each child strode purposefully on stage to recite their lines and re-enact key scenes. Often soft-spoken children broke out of their shells onstage for an 850-strong audience at the More Than Words Showcase, surprising even their parents.
Read the feature in The Straits Times here.
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On 6th August 2016, TCTF celebrated National Day alongside more than 500 guests at our annual Tan Chin Tuan Centennial Concert entitled “Together Through Music” at Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road). In partnership with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), beneficiaries from 10 TCTF-supported organisations including Jamiyah Singapore, Kampung Senang, Kheng Chiu Loke Tin Kee Home, PEACE-Connect and YMCA of Singapore enjoyed the hour-long concert.
The elderly guests competed in puzzles and singalongs as part of activities organised before and after the concert. It was indeed a treat for all as the orchestra wrapped up the concert with a well-loved Singaporean classic – Home by Dick Lee.
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Our annual Tête-à-tête @ TCTF series is a platform for our current scholarship and bursary award recipients to converge and converse. The occasion allowed all to learn about the philanthropic legacy of Tan Sri Tan, learn from invited industry experts and also form bonds and networks with each other.
On 8 July 2016, TCTF Council Members Dr Tan Kheng Lian, Ms Chew Gek Hiang, Prof Cham Tao Soon and CEO Ms Yap Su-Yin hosted a reception for 32 of our scholars and bursary award recipients from the Anglo-Chinese Schools, Methodist Girls School, Hwa Chong Institution and Malay-Muslim charity, LBKM.
Themed “Overcoming Life’s Challenges”, we invited guest speakers from TCTF-supported charities, Lakeside Family Services and ActionAid International to share about individual and societal challenges faced both locally and in the ASEAN region. TCTF intern Ms Shernise Ng joined the panel to share about her personal struggles and how the challenges moulded her aspirations for the future.
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With guidance and support from TCTF, 10 teams of over 170 Anglo-Chinese Junior College students engaged in Project Cheer 2016. This year’s theme ‘True Colours (缤纷心语)’ represents values that are embodied through colours. TCTF hopes that through Project Cheer, both students and beneficiaries would not only have an enjoyable and fulfilling time but also learn important values.
Over 10 Project Cheer sessions, the students connected close to 500 elderly and children beneficiaries from seven charities together. They planned and executed various activities ranging from kite-flying at Marina Barrage to terrarium workshops and even Popiah making sessions. These served as a platform for multi-generational interaction, allowing young and old to share experiences and interests with one another. This encompasses the essence of Project Cheer – bringing cheer through intergenerational bonding, empowering youths to give back to the community and encouraging partnerships between charities in the sector.
Dianah, a youth beneficiary from Beyond Social Services shared, “I learned that the elderly are not too old for anything, they can be very active during activities and games too! I can also learn a lot from their past experiences.”
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