Children are our future. In an entertaining talk with fun stories and poems, Matthew Ong shares the three stories that children need for a hopeful future. Matthew is the co-founder of Learning Playground and an international-award winning educator based in Singapore. His eclectic approach to education leads him to explore a range of ideas across industries and various disciplines. For his creativity and innovative approach to learning, he was awarded the President's Award for Teachers in 2018. After more than 20 years as an educator, he remains committed to his simple quest: Make learning meaningful and joyful for children.
This initiative by the Rotary Club of Singapore, launched in March 2023 in partnership with the Hope Initiative Alliance - Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach (AGWO) was to provide a 6-month cricket program for migrant workers at Tuas South Recreation Centre. Tuas is a remote locality with over 100,000 migrant workers residing in dormitories. Its main objectives were to address the mental and physical wellbeing of migrant workers, offering them a space for recreation, engagement, and a sense of belonging.
The finale of the tournament called Friendship Cup Cricket Tournament, held on September 24, 2023, marked an exhilarating culmination of camaraderie, sportsmanship, and pure excitement.
The finale of the tournament called Friendship Cup Cricket Tournament, held on September 24, 2023, marked an exhilarating culmination of camaraderie, sportsmanship, and pure excitement.
ARTISAN OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024 IS NOW OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS
The Rotary Club of Singapore would like to announce the launch of its Artisan of the Year Award 2024.
The “Artisan of the Year” Award is a prestigious project that recognizes skilled individuals engaged in vocations requiring the use of hands. The candidates are assessed for their talent, dedication to their vocation, and their contributions to society through the pursuit of their vocations.
It has completed 10 years of running and had winners in diverse vocations such as pottery, painting, musician, photography, batik painting, and jewelry making.
You may register your interest through this link:
Closing date of nominations: 1 March 2024
For inquiries and assistance, please contact Rtn.Denis Hew at denishew@gmail.com or Rtn.Hulya Ucer at hulya@hulyaucer.com
We look forward to your support in making this award a success.