Annual Report 常年报告 2012/13

Your caring provider and community partner 关怀良所社区伙伴 Contents

Introduction About Us 2 Vision, Mission and Objectives What is “Metta”? Our Centres 3 “Metta” in Pali means “loving kindness”. President’s Message 4 Executive Director’s Message 6 Metta Committees 8 Metta Headquarters 13 Motto Disability Care Compassionate love to share Metta Day Activity Centre for the Intellectually Disabled 16 Brightens hope to those we care Metta Home for the Disabled & Metta Home Day Activity Centre 22

Medical Care Metta Day Rehabilitation Centre for the Elderly 28 Metta Hospice Care 34

Children Care SE CDC – Metta Student Care Centre 36 Metta PreSchool 42

Special Education Metta School 48

Metta DEPARTMENT Metta Alumni Care 58 Metta Buddhist Culture Department 64

Metta Events Seen and Heard 70

operations Review & Corporate Governance 78

Financial Reports Audited Financial Statements of Metta welfare assoctation 86 Audited Financial Statements of Metta School 116

Acknowledgement 144

Certificate No. 5876 ISO 9001 Our Centres Playing a pivotal role in realising our mission are nine welfare centres and a social enterprise that are located islandwide. Currently serving 937 beneficiaries, the centres are segregated into the following areas:

Metta Welfare Association (Metta) Mission and Objectives Disability Care was founded in 1992 by Venerable About Us Shi Fa Zhao, Abbot of the Golden Dedicated to the active promotion • Metta Day Activity Centre for the Pagoda Buddhist Temple. He is of humanitarian causes, Metta Intellectually Disabled (a day also the President and Abbot of the initiates, assists and organises a care centre for the intellectually Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and wide range of community projects. disabled) Museum. Our objectives are: • Metta Home for the Disabled (a • To provide accessible and residential home for the disabled) Registered as a society in 1994, affordable medical care to the • Metta Home Day Activity Centre Metta is endorsed by the Ministry less fortunate – home hospice (a day care centre for the of Community Development, care for the terminally ill and day disabled) Youth and Sports (MCYS) (now rehabilitative services for elderly Special Education knows as Ministry of Social and and stroke patients Medical Care Family Development), Ministry • To provide disability care, respite • Metta School (a special education of Health (MOH) and Ministry of care, residential care and training • Metta Day Rehabilitation school for children aged 7 to 18 Education (MOE). We are also for the intellectually disabled Centre for the Elderly (a day with mild intellectual disability members of the National Council of • To provide special education rehabilitation centre for elderly and/or autism) Social Service (NCSS), Singapore and training for children with and stroke patients) Hospice Council and Singapore mild intellectual disability and/or • Metta Hospice Care (home From the young to the elderly, Disability Sports Council. autism hospice care for the terminally ill) the infirm to the terminally ill, we • To provide community care transcend racial and religious Vision services for the elderly, students Children Care barriers to enhance their quality and children of life. A challenging task it is but In accordance with The Great • To develop and provide such • Metta PreSchool @Simei and our driving force comes from the Compassionate Vows of The forms of medical care and Punggol (preschools that offer satisfaction of seeing them receive Buddha of Medicine, Metta aims welfare services as required by early intervention programmes to proper care and lead fulfilling to provide healthcare and welfare the community young children aged three to six lives. We take pride in our ability services for the needy and less with special needs) to offer a comprehensive range of fortunate, regardless of race or • SE CDC - Metta Student Care services that goes beyond the mere religion. Centre fulfillment of their requirements.

Annual Report 2012/13 Introduction 2 3 主席献词

随着慈光福利协会迈进第21年的慈善事业，资讯科技日益发达，电脑，互联网，智能手机已经影响和改变我们的日常生活。社交网站已成为通讯，社交和筹款的平台。慈光福利协会一方面要学习和运用这些社交平台，另一方面也不忘以传统方式跟我们的志愿者和捐赠者维持友好关系。

在 2006年我们的服务品质得到 ISO9001认证，但为了更上一层 ensure that Metta is best prepared 楼，我们将着手争取得到新加坡素 for the future. In this spirit, we 质认证。这将是一项极大挑战但我 President’s Message are excited about developing the 们将勇往直前。慈光福利协会的先 next generation of members, staff, 驱领导班底，志愿者和捐赠者历久 As Metta moves into its twenty- volunteers and donors. 弥香，但我们也必须做出继任规划 first year of service, the advent of 以便培育和招募新一代的接班人 personal computers, the internet Looking back at this last year, and smart handphones has we have much to be proud of. 选。 changed how we live, work and We started training at our vibrant play. Social media is the new norm, new Metta School annex block, 值得自豪的是，我们去年已在慈光 for communicating, networking specially designed for baking, food 学校附设第二校楼开始烘焙，食物 and peer-to-peer fundraising. preparation and housekeeping 处理和房间清理的职业培训课目。 Metta Welfare Association has had vocational training. We are also in 我们正在计划更多培训项目，详细 to learn, adapt and adopt these the midst of planning several new new forms of social media, whilst projects to serve the community 情形会稍后公布。 maintaining our good relations with and will make an announcement our volunteers and donors, the once details are finalised. 法照要向各个企业公司，善长人 good old-fashioned way. 翁，志愿者和员工表达衷心的感 Finally, it remains for me to thank 谢。你们慷慨的资助和无私的帮助 In the pursuit of quality care all our corporate and individual 点亮受益者的希望和改善他们的生 services, we have previously donors, volunteers, staff and worked towards ISO 9001 committee members for their 活。法照祝大家得到安康和快乐。 certification in 2006. However, to continued support, assistance and progress to a higher level of quality donations. Through your generosity 佛陀护佑福慧俱圆 services, we are embarking on the and kindness, we are making a Singapore Quality Class (SQC) difference, every single day, in the journey. It will be a challenge, lives of our beneficiaries. May you but one that we are committed to and your loved ones be blessed seeing through. with good health and an abundance of joy and peace.

Whilst the early founding members, 释法照BBM staff, volunteers and donors have With Triple Gems Blessings,

aged gracefully with Metta, we Venerable Shi Fa Zhao BBM must look to succession planning to

Annual Report 2012/13 Introduction 4 5 执行董事献词

minimise the adverse effects from 过去这一年慈光福利协会经历甚些 the haze. Since then, we have 变动。随年增加的慈光学校毕业生 Executive Director’s strengthened our procedures to 需要更多的就业辅助。因此我们也 deal with the haze should it occur 积极筹募更多资金来增加人力资 again. Our centres’ activities Message may be curtailed or even closed 源，负责为这150名毕业生安排活动 if the situation warrants it. We 和就业机会。 This past year has seen some appeal to all our clients for their significant changes affecting Metta. understanding and forbearance. 本协会的“慈光展艺”Arts@Metta The increasing number of Metta I would also like to take this 工作坊已开始有慈光学校的自闭症 opportunity to thank our staff and School students graduating into our 毕业生参与，成绩相当理想。让人 Metta Alumni pool means that more volunteers for rallying during this 鼓舞的是 “慈光展艺” 也得到多 effort is required to track and assist time, and demonstrating true them. We hope to get more funding resourcefulness and resolve. 个企业合作伙伴的赞助与支持。我 so that we can recruit more staff 们对此深表感恩并期待更多合作机 to run programmes for these 150 On this note, I want to make 会。 alumni from Metta School. a special mention of our staff; the everyday heroes who are 另一项改变就是把悦艺苑素食轩的 Our Arts@Metta workshop has motivated by a mission larger than 生意结束。慈光学校毕业生的技能 started accepting graduates themselves. They are crucial to our with autism spectrum disorder organisation, and we value them. 培训将移交给企业合作伙伴。这样 (ASD) and the results have As such, we conducted a staff 学员们可以一面学习，一面考取 been encouraging. The growing salary review to keep pace with WSQ认证的烘焙，食品处理和餐饮 number of corporate partners for current levels in the charity sector. 服务的相关证书。我们祝贺他们展 We also introduced new staff the Arts@Metta CSR programme 开令人振奋的新学习旅程。 continues to be an important welfare initiatives to retain and train source of encouragement. We are our people. deeply grateful for their continued 今年六月的烟雾影响到我们的运 support and look forward to more Apart from upgrading our people, 作，所有中心都尽快实行措施减少 partnerships in the future. we also upgraded our facilities. 烟雾的负面影响，同时加强应对烟 The renovations at Metta Home 雾的程序。如有必要，中心的活动 and repainting of Metta Building Another significant change was 和运作将会减少或停止。我们谨此 the winding down of The Happy have resulted in more pleasant 希望中心的收益者和看护谅解。我 Arts café. This paves the way for surroundings for beneficiaries and the handing over of the training of staff. 也要感谢所有员工和志愿者的通力除了提升员工的素质，我们也改进现有 suitable Metta School graduands 合作，在这段时间充分表现了他们的设施。乐陶苑的装修和慈光聚缘阁 to a relevant partner. Through this Finally, I would like to extend my 的应变能力和决心。的粉刷为受益者和员工提供更优良的 arrangement, our graduands will deepest thanks to all our donors, 环境。最后，我要向所有捐赠者，志愿 work towards WSQ certification in volunteers, staff and management 有鉴于此，我要特别表扬我们的员者，员工和管委成员致谢。祝他们福寿 baking, food preparation and food committee and other committee 工。他们就如英雄志士，为了更大 service. We wish them all the best members for their guidance, 吉祥，平安幸福。 in this exciting new phase in their support and contributions. May you 的使命做出超越自我的付出和贡 lives. receive manifold blessings of peace 献。因此我们进行了薪金检阅以便 and love. 确保我们的薪金框架能跟上慈善机 The haze in June 2013 had 构的薪金趋势。同时，我们也实施 Yours in the Dharma, a significant impact on our 额外的员工福利和提供更多培训机 operations. All our centres had Venerable Shi Pu En 会来留住员工。 to quickly introduce measures to 释普恩

Annual Report 2012/13 Introduction 6 7 Metta Committees

President

Vice President

Executive Metta School Management Happy Arts Management Enterprise Ltd Committee Committee

Disability Care Committee

Medical Care Committee

Children Care Committee

Fund Raising Committee Metta Golf Sub-Committee EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Appointment Committee President Ven Shi Fa Zhao BBM First Vice President Ven Shi Pu En (resigned as Vice President on 30 April 2013) Second Vice President Mr Tan Ming Yong Audit Committee Honorary Secretary Mr Tan Yen Kee Assistant Honorary Secretary Mr Khua Kian Kheng, Ivan Honorary Treasurer Mr Tay Khin Sian, Anthony PBM,PPA Discipline & Enquiry Committee Assistant Honorary Treasurer Mr Yeong Wai Chee, Raymond Members Ms Helen Tan Mr Lim Yew Si Human Resource Committee Mr Neo Siow Hong, Jason Dr Ngiam Kee Yuan

Mr Poh Yong Meng, Stephen PBM Investment Committee Mr Tan Wui Khiang, Kevin Mr Tsang Siu For, Thomas Mr Woo Khai San, Victor Medical Board Committee

Front row (From Left) Mr Tan Ming Yong, Ven Shi Pu En, Ven Shi Fa Zhao, Mr Stephen Poh Yong Meng Contract & Tender Committee Second row (From Left) Mr Lim Yew Si, Mr Victor Woo Khai San Back row (from left) Mr Jason Neo Siow Hong, Mr Tan Yen Kee, Mr Kevin Tan Wui Khiang, Mr Anthony Tay Khin Sian

Annual Report 2012/13 Introduction 8 9 DISABILITY CARE COMMITTEE

Advisors Ven Shi Fa Zhao BBM Ven Shi Pu En Chairman Mr Tay Khin Sian, Anthony PBM,PPA Vice Chairman Mr Lim Yew Si Members Mr Chua Tiong Bin Mr Heng Mong Yong Mr Koh Lip Koon Mr Ng Kok Hong

MEDICAL CARE COMMITTEE FUND RAISING COMMITTEE

Advisors Ven Shi Fa Zhao BBM Advisors Ven Shi Fa Zhao BBM Ven Shi Pu En Ven Shi Pu En Dr Wong Sin Yew Chairman Mr Lim Yew Si Chairman Dr Ngiam Kee Yuan Vice Chairman Mr Poh Yong Meng, Stephen PBM Vice Chairman Dr Sharon Low Members Mr Ang Zi Qian Members Dr Chiam Choon Guan Mdm Koh Meng Guek, Magdalene

Mdm Giam Lay Eng, Marcellina Mr Lim Tee Kit, Eric BBM (L) Dr Lim Chee Chian Mr Tan Huan Lin, Andrew

Mr Tan Yen Kee Mr Tay Khin Sian, Anthony PBM,PPA Mr Thanabal Kaliannan Mr Yeong Wai Chee, Raymond

METTA GOLF SUB-COMMITTEE SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHILDREN CARE COMMITTEE Chairman Mr Teoh Khoon Keah Chairman Ven Shi Fa Zhao BBM Advisors Ven Shi Fa Zhao BBM Members Mr Eric Teoh Supervisor Ven Shi Pu En Ven Shi Pu En Mr Lim Tee Kit, Eric BBM (L)

Secretary Ms See Phek Leong, Melison Chairman Mr Neo Siow Hong, Jason Mr Poh Yong Meng, Stephen PBM

Treasurer Mr Tan Ming Yong Vice Chairman Mr Lim Yew Si Ms Jennifer Chew Members Mr Ee Tiang Hwee Members Ms Kwa Hui Kuan, Annie Mdm Lau Swee Eng Mr Lim Ah Noi, Peter Mr Lim Yew Si Mr Wong Weng Kay Mr Yong Soo Cheng APPOINTMENT COMMITTEE Mr Poh Yong Meng, Stephen PBM Mr Tan Yen Kee Advisors Ven Shi Fa Zhao BBM Ms Christina Michael (Representative from the Ministry of Education) Ven Shi Pu En Chairman Mr Tan Yen Kee Vice Chairman Mr Tan Ming Yong Members Mr Lim Yew Si Mr Tay Khin Sian, Anthony PBM,PPA Front row (from Left) Ven Shi Pu En, Ven Shi Fa Zhao Mr Woo Khai San, Victor Back row (from left) Ms Melison See Phek Leong, Mr Tan Ming Yong, Mr Yong Soo Cheng, Mr Stephen Poh Yong Meng, Mr Tan Yen Kee, Mr Lim Yew Si, Ms Christina Michael

Annual Report 2012/13 Introduction 10 11 AUDIT COMMITTEE

Advisors Ven Shi Fa Zhao BBM Ven Shi Pu En Chairman Mr Tsang Siu For, Thomas Vice Chairman Mr Tay Khin Sian, Anthony PBM,PPA Members Ms Lim Pek Hoon, Patricia Mr Lim Thou Kin, Julian Mr Lim Yew Si Mr Tan Yen Kee Mr Woo Khai San, Victor Mr Yeong Wai Chee, Raymond INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

Advisors Ven Shi Fa Zhao BBM DISCIPLINE & ENQUIRY COMMITTEE Ven Shi Pu En Chairman Mr Poh Yong Meng, Stephen PBM Advisors Ven Shi Fa Zhao BBM Vice Chairman Mr Tan Wui Khiang, Kevin Ven Shi Pu En Members Mr Chang Kang Yee Chairman Mr Tan Ming Yong Ms Loh Phui Yee, Catherine Vice Chairman Mr Woo Khai San, Victor Dr Wong Sin Yew

Members Dr Ngiam Kee Yuan Mr Tay Khin Sian, Anthony PBM,PPA Mr Poh Yong Meng, Stephen PBM Mr Yeong Wai Chee, Raymond

HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEDICAL BOARD COMMITTEE

Advisors Ven Shi Fa Zhao BBM Advisors Ven Shi Fa Zhao BBM METTA HEADQUARTERS Ven Shi Pu En Ven Shi Pu En Mr Teoh Khoon Keah Chairman Dr Ngiam Kee Yuan Chairman Mr Woo Khai San, Victor Vice Chairman Dr Wong Sin Yew Vice Chairman Mr Tsang Siu For, Thomas Members Mr Woo Khai San, Victor Member Ms Ng Leng Ying, Micky Dr Sharon Low

CONTRACT & TENDER COMMITTEE

Advisors Ven Shi Fa Zhao BBM Ven Shi Pu En Chairman Mr Tan Yen Kee Front row (from left) Mr Teo Chin Teck, Mr Goethe Lee, Mr Ee Tiang Hwee, Ven Shi Zheng Wen, Ven Shi Pu En, Vice Chairman Mr Tsang Siu For, Thomas Ven Shi Geng Yuan, Mr Nandana Koh, Ms Felicia Wee, Ms Yong Qiao Qi Members Mr Lim Yew Si Second row (from left) Ms Irene Tan, Mr Edison Wong, Ms Cai Jie Wei, Ms Catherine Wong, Ms Neo Ai Chin, Ms Ann Ng, Mr Poh Yong Meng, Stephen PBM Ms Pauline Cheong, Ms Gloria Raquiza, Mr Chan Keng Huan Mr Tan Ming Yong Back row (from left) Ms Fam Mee Yeng, Ms Catherine New, Mr John Num, Ms Zou Mian, Ms Goh Siow Ling, Ms Susan Lim, Mr Chan Kam Leong, Ms Hoon Shu Kim, Ms Lim Yen Yen, Ms Tan Mui Tin, Mr Torres Norman Fiesta, Mr Abdul Aziz Bin Othman, Mr Roy Lim

Annual Report 2012/13 Introduction 12 13 Metta Headquarters

President - Ven Shi Fa Zhao BBM

Vice President - Mr Tan Ming Yong

Executive Management Committee

Executive Director - VEN SHI PU EN (Reappointed 1 May 2013)

Deputy Executive Director - Mr Ee Tiang Hwee Assistant Executive Director - Ms Felicia Wee

Disability Care Medical Care Children Care Alumni Care Acting Events & Finance & Admin Project & Facilities Service Quality Buddhist Culture Manager - Manager - Mdm Manager - Manager - Publicity Manager - Manager - Manager - Manager - Manager Mr Edmund Tan Maimunah Mahpuz Mr Nandana Koh Ms Felicia Wee Ms Pauline Cheong Ms Pearlyn Quek Mr Nandana Koh Ms Ann Ng

Metta Day Metta Day SE CDC – Metta Arts@Metta Fund Raising Accounts Building Buddhist Culture Service Quality Activity Centre for Rehabilitation Student Care Maintenance Advisory Administration the Intellectually Centre for the Centre Disabled Elderly Employment Marketing Administration & Support Communications Human Resource Buddhist Culture Metta PreSchool Administration Metta Home for Metta Hospice @Simei the Disabled Care Publications Information Technology Metta PreSchool Metta Home Day @Punggol Volunteer Activity Centre Coordination

Annual Report 2012/13 Introduction 14 15 Metta Day Activity Centre for the Intellectually Disabled

Key Facts & Figures (as at 31 March 2013) Commenced in January 1995 34 beneficiaries 10 Staff

Annual Report 2012/13 Disability Care 16 17 PROGRAMMES AND goals and objectives, which ACHIEVEMENTS Independent Living Skills as well as courses in special SERVICES are updated regularly to give needs, outcome management and realistic standards and targets Sports Involvement Beneficiaries received training in challenging behavior Intervention, The Metta Day Activity Centre for for subsequent evaluations of a bread making to enhance their help equip our staff with the the Intellectually Disabled (MIDAC) beneficiary’s progress. We monitor Beneficiaries train in sports like interest in independent living skills. necessary skills and knowledge was established in January 1995 to and record their developments bocce and athletics to prepare These learned skills will be very to overcome the challenges promote quality of life for individuals daily, to ensure continuity and them for active participation in beneficial to them in the future, they face in their daily work. By with intellectual disabilities. progress of their training. competitions like the Special as it can give them an advantage attending relevant courses, staff Olympics and those organised by to obtaining open employment. It also get to share and learn from Partially funded by the Ministry of At the end of every six months, the Singapore Sports Council for also helps them adjust to a real-life their peers. We encourage staff Social and Family Development our professional team holds case the disabled. This participation working settings. to apply and share these new (MSF) and the National Council conferences with caregivers to creates an opportunity for them skills with their colleagues to raise for Social Service (NCSS), our day review beneficiaries’ performance to mingle and get to know peers Music and Sensory Therapy the professional standards of our care services cater for beneficiaries outcomes and update them on from other charities. Those who working environment. aged between 16 to 55 from the latest developments. Goal- excel will receive tokens or Combining music and sensory various races and religions. The achieving milestones, programmes prizes to encourage and build on activities is a good way to enhance FUTURE DIRECTIONS beneficiaries are diagnosed with and behavioural modifications are their confidence to improve their our beneficiaries’ mental state intellectual disabilities such as charted in the future planning. performance rates. of mind. As music flows through We will continue to emphasise staff Down syndrome, autism, cerebral them, they become relaxed and development, and will implement palsy and developmental delay. NCSS assesses all programme Eight clients and three staff calm and feel more positive. a new training methodology outcomes and results on a participated in the Special Beneficiaries also learnt how to for beneficiaries as well as a These conditions affect their half-yearly basis. In addition to Olympics National Games in June play the drums, both as individuals professional standard of framework adaptive functioning skills such this, we work closely with other 2013. Our clients won a total of 13 and in groups. They expressed for NCSS and MSF. We will as communication, self-help and governing bodies to enhance our medals. themselves with a rhythm unique maintain close relationships with cognitive learning skills. Therefore, service model and professional to them. caregivers to forge a holistic we train our beneficiaries in four competencies. Art Therapy approach in the care of the domains, namely daily living skills, Mental and Physical Functional beneficiaries. This will improve and community living skills, social and VALUE-ADDED Art creative therapy can create a Activity enhance their quality of life. recreational activities and pre- PROGRAMMES very good platform for beneficiaries vocational skills to equip them to build their confidence, patience, We also taught beneficiaries how with the confidence, knowledge Besides providing quality training creativity, concentration and to count money and separate and independence to apply these for our beneficiaries, we also independence. Every art piece notes by denomination. This learned skills in their daily lives. cultivate their interest in outdoor made by them can bring out their activity helped them build on their and indoor activities. To promote feelings and emotions. These interests and confidence, as well INDIVIDUAL CARE PLANS a healthy lifestyle, we conduct art pieces can be displayed in as improve their attention span daily exercise routines in the art galleries and exhibitions. We and communication skills. Once We design individual care plans morning for them. They are also constantly participate in Bizlink engaged in these activities, they for the beneficiaries to help them exposed to sports like mini- art competitions so that the enjoyed the opportunity given to achieve their maximum gains in shuttle run, obstacle clearing, beneficiaries can be proud of their them and felt a sense of pride their trained skills and abilities, basketball, bocce and parachute achievements. Some beneficiaries upon completion of the activity. so that they can have a greater team games. To encourage active also do clay moulding and beads quality of life. By providing well- participation in public events, craft. Staff Training planned and detailed training in they are exposed to karaoke areas such as daily living skills and singing, outings to interesting Community Outreach To maintain quality service community living skills, we help our public places, grassroots events standards, our staff attend training beneficiaries to be independent and and simple art and craft projects. We participate in grassroots sessions to keep pace with the integrate into society with ease. Those with weak motor and/or and community events to build latest developments in disability We encourage their caregivers to gross coordination skills benefit better relationships and trust with care. These include workshops also help them master these skills from tailored physiotherapy and the public. This also helps our and seminars run by NCSS, MSF, at home so they become a part of occupational therapy intervention beneficiaries integrate into society the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) their everyday life, whether at home programmes. We have also and raises public awareness about and other expert leaders in this or at the centre. introduced wii games to improve our beneficiaries and our services. field. Specific qualifications like their attention span. the Diploma in Disability Studies Our care plans include measurable and Certificate in Autism Studies,

Annual Report 2012/13 Disability Care 18 19 50m

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Annual Report 2012/13 Disability Care 20 21 Metta Home for the Disabled & Metta Home Day Activity Centre

Key Facts & Figures (as at 31 March 2013) 96 beneficiaries (Home); 26 beneficiaries (Day Activity Centre) 56 staff (Home); 4 staff (Day Activity Centre) Commenced in December 2000

Annual Report 2012/13 Disability Care 22 23 PROGRAMMES AND Day Care Services special needs programme. Such familiarity with the neighbourhood Committee, Marsiling Grassroots meal treats for the recipients, while SERVICES programmes helped our clients and vice versa. Organisation, Marsiling CCC and weekly supplies of soya milk from Located within the Metta Home, slow down their brain ageing. Singapore Red Cross Society. The Super Bean International made for Funded by the Ministry of Social our day activity centre essentially We gave beneficiaries greater blood donation drive at the Fuchun nutritious beverages. and Family Development and adopts a similar curriculum as the After receiving training during the access to communal interaction Community Club on 21 October Metta Welfare Association, we Metta Day Activity Centre for the pilot IMH Consultancy Project in through social gatherings, charity 2012 saw a total of 23 successful Last but not least, student provide residential care and day Intellectually Disabled (MIDAC). To April 2012, our professional team dinners and variety shows hosted participants. volunteers from ITE College West care services for individuals with cater to individuals’ unique needs are equipped with better skills by community clubs, grassroots and Singapore American School disabilities aged between 18 and capabilities, we incorporate and knowledge to develop better organisations, religious bodies and Our corporate donors, and continued to be an essential force and 55 from different races and customised modifications and care plans for our clients for their other social service providers. Our other donors and volunteers in bringing joy and laughter to our religions. enrichment programmes into ageing needs. Team members established network with these organised group activities and clients. the curriculum to strengthen are better able to use behavioural civic groups resulted in a varied made heartwarming contributions, The scenic landscaping and their living skills so that they can modification techniques to manage recreational line-up, bringing helping us maintain strong rapport FUTURE DIRECTIONS user-friendly amenities in our participate fully at home and in the clients with challenging behaviours. much vibrance and joy to our internally. For instance, Crowne premises offer a tranquil haven community. beneficiaries. Plaza Hotel celebrated a joyous Helping our beneficiaries age for a maximum of 103 residents In March 2013, we collaborated Christmas with our clients in gracefully in place requires and 50 day care beneficiaries. Holistic Care with National Healthcare Group We built on our robust December 2012. Ms Ellen Chua appropriate facilities and care Presently, the Metta Home has dieticians to plan nutritious meals collaborations with the Fuchun and her friends held regular expertise. We have upgraded 95 residents with five vacancies Our multi-disciplinary team for our clients. The dieticians also Community Club Management karaoke sessions and arranged our premises by installing more that are set aside for respite provides residents and day care assessed the clients’ swallowing disabled-elder friendly fixtures to care and emergency cases. beneficiaries with holistic care. and denture problems in relation to create a conducive, barrier-free The day activity centre has 26 Comprising a social worker, staff the nutrition intake they require. environment. We will continue beneficiaries. nurses, an occupational therapist, to explore better ways to retrofit a programmes executive and To help with our quest to slow the premises with elder-friendly All our programmes and therapy aides, we run in-house down the brain ageing process facilities. activities aim to help residents programmes and exercises to of our clients, we adopted Xbox and day care beneficiaries lead help those suffering from medical Kinetic and Wii rehabilitation as a Our professional team will receive independent and fulfilling lives, conditions like muscular atrophy, platform for them to exercise in fun further training in disability, thereby enhancing their self- structural and postural deformities. ways. The virtual games require rehabilitative and behavioural esteem and confidence. We also physical body movements that help care to enhance their competency work closely with their parents ACHIEVEMENTS them build muscle tone, improve in implementing intervention and family members to provide balance, weight-bearing, and programmes. We are actively well-rounded support. The year-in-review saw us weight-shifting. It also sharpened exploring ways for our professional reinforcing our existing stable of our clients’ eye-hand coordination team and other homes to share Residential Services programmes while maintaining and increased their range of knowledge and expertise. strong links with the grassroots motion. Replicating a homely ambience, organisations. We gamely took up the Metta Home comes equipped the challenge of injecting vigour To stay active, clients are involved with rooms that are tastefully into our beneficiaries through in individual and group activities furnished with customised fittings. recreation and play to improve like weekly bowling sessions at To ensure that maximum care their quality of life. the Orchid Country Club, outings is delivered, our residents are to parks, library, shopping centres, divided into small groups and New Therapy Programmes the airport, museums, Punggol a 24-hour nurse-call system is Waterfront Park and Yishun Pond.. installed in every room to render Our beneficiaries participated prompt attention when needed. in a range of new programmes, Community Involvement including memory activity (daily All residents have individual necessities flash cards), music While we strive to instil comfort and care plans to help them achieve and movement (getting to know warmth in our centres to eliminate progress in areas like daily living, friends), sensory activities, bread- feelings of institutionalisation, community living skills and social making, ice cream and jam-making, equally instrumental was social skills. By maximising their abilities pancake (min jiang kuey) and meal outings that kept them meaningfully in these areas, their quality of life preparation, drumming, challenging engaged in the community. We held can be improved. behaviours programme and more of such visits to increase their

Annual Report 2012/13 Disability Care 24 25 50m Marsiling MRT

Woodlands Avenue 3

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Woodlands Polyclinic Fuchun Secondary School

Metta Home for the Disabled HDB & Metta Home Day Activity Centre 310

ࠢ਒ಘჿᏑૺᒝᑇ྇ମ૚ࣅᒦቦ HDB 309

Fuchun CC HDB 307

Woodlands Avenue 1 Ashwood Grove

Metta Home for the Disabled & Metta Home Day Activity Centre 2 Woodlands St 31 S(738580) Tel: 6365 7666 Fax: 6365 7555 Email: [email protected]

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Annual Report 2012/13 Disability Care 26 27 Metta Day Rehabilitation Centre for the Elderly

Key Facts & Figures (as at 31 March 2013) 73 beneficiaries 16 staff Commenced in June 1998

Annual Report 2012/13 Medical Care 28 29 ACHIEVEMENTS Upgrading of Equipment were given the opportunity to ride in sports cars from the Centre all Training Platform We purchased new modern the way to the Sentosa Cable Car rehabilitative equipment to enhance for the cable car ride. Organised We served as a training ground for the recovery of our clients. by the People’s Association, this counselling students from UniSim activity aimed to involve youth. After and the Australian College of Wan Boo Sow Charity Fund Ltd the cable car ride, they headed Applied Psychology (ACAP) during to Singapore Expo for a lunch their practicum. Participants saw The Wan Boo Sow Charity Fund reception with guest-of-honour first-hand the psychosocial issues Ltd sponsored an outing to the President Tony Tan. faced by our clients. We also Singapore Flyer and lunch for our hosted students from ITE College elderly clients on 4 June 2012, in Corporate Social Responsibility East’s Community Care and Social memory of the birthday anniversary Services department during their of Mrs Annie Tan (wife of the late On 13 October, Baxter Healthcare industrial attachment. Mr Wan Boo Sow). The Fund also organised an outing for the provided lunch for our elderly elderly to the Jurong Bird Park. Youth Involvement beneficiaries to commemorate the They raised $43,000 towards the birthday anniversary of the late Mr purchase of a new vehicle. We partnered several schools Wan Boo Sow on 29 Sept 2009. for their Community Involvement Birthday Celebrations Programmes. This included singing Outings for the Elderly performances by Anglican High The Centre holds monthly mass School students, and a showcase We received funding from the birthday celebrations for those born of songs and martial arts by Hwa Agency for Integrated Care’s (AIC) in the same month. Chong Institution and exchange Outing for Elderly Fund. With these students from China. We also funds, we brought our beneficiaries Caregivers’ Training had students from Metta School for a shopping spree at Giant help with housekeeping, including Hypermart on 28 June. We also We are approved by AIC to provide cleaning the centre’s windows, brought them to the zoo on 16 July caregiver training for the public as toilets and fans. 2012, and to see the Christmas well as for the Foreign Domestic lights on 20 December 2012. Worker Grant. Upon completion Community Events of the course, the applicant will be Festival Celebrations entitled to a monthly grant of $120. We provided free health checks to The training is conducted at the residents of Changi Simei at the We celebrated the following Centre every month by a qualified Simei Care Centre on19 May 2012. celebrations, much to the delight of trainer. We held a blood donation drive on our elderly beneficiaries: 8 July 2012 at Changi Simei CC, • Mothers Day – 14 May 2012 FUTURE DIRECTIONS which was co-organised by Changi • Vesak Day – 4 May 2012 Simei C2E and the Singapore Red • Fathers’ Day – 18 June 2012 We will continue to increase the Cross Society. • Racial Harmony Day –18 July involvement of youth volunteers. 2012 We will upgrade the use of IT in Upgrading of Staff • National Day – 8 August 2012 our Centre to improve our work • Hari Raya – 24 August 2012 processes and productivity. We also We organised and conducted • Deepavali – 15 November 2012 plan to upgrade our rehabilitative regular in-house training for staff • Christmas – 27 December 2012 equipment to motorised and on relevant medical topics. Staff • Chinese New Year – 25 Jan electrically-operated versions. attended a continuing regular 2013. Organised by Elite Advisory Lastly, we will implement a clinical meeting with Consultant Services at AIA’s premises. Community Integration Progamme, Physiotherapists and Occupational in collaboration with AIC, to equip Therapists to improve our service President’s Challenge Outing our clients with the required skills to standards and care. Staff also (Love on Wheels) be independent in the community. attended a stroke and rehabilitation We will also help them plan for their conference in Singapore. On 2 December 2012, our clients discharge.

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Annual Report 2012/13 Medical Care 32 33 Metta Hospice Care

Key Facts & Figures (as at 31 March 2013) Total number of patients served from April 2012 to March 2013 = 153 8 staff Commenced in June 2000

Annual Report 2012/13 Medical Care 34 35 ACHIEVEMENTS touching moment for patients and Promotion and Awareness of Our their families gives the family a Services Metta Hospice Care served as a sense of satisfaction that they have training ground in clinical home care done something for their loved ones We hosted visits from various attachment for medical students before departing. The photographs groups, including healthcare staff from the National University of taken serve as a memory for the from Changi General Hospital Singapore (NUS) and the Duke- living. on 20 June 2012, social workers NUS programme. It also welcomed from South Korea on 11 October students from the Basic Palliative Upgrading of Staff 2012, volunteers from the People’s Care course for nurses and Association on 27 November 2012, postgraduate course for doctors. Two of our staff nurses completed and nurses from Penang on 28 The participants received an the Specialist Diploma in Palliative November 2012. overview and first-hand experience Care Nursing at Ngee Ann in palliative home care service. Polytechnic. Staff attended monthly Designated Donation journal clubs organised by the Community Involvement SHC, Lien Centre for Palliative Mr KK Teoh generously donated Care and Duke-NUS. We organised $41,948.80 in December 2012 On 8 July 2012, we held a blood and conducted regular in-house for “The Late Mrs Teoh Siok Loo donation drive at Changi Simei talks for staff about relevant Fund” in memory of his wife. This CC. The drive was co-organised medical topics. Staff attended a donation will be used towards by Changi Simei C2E and the Continuing Medical Clinical and funding patients under the 80% Singapore Red Cross Society. Multidisciplinary Round meeting subsidised rate category for 2013. with Dr Deborah Watkinson, a On 29 September 2012, Metta Consultant from the National FUTURE DIRECTIONS Hospice Care participated in Cancer Centre. Several staff also the mid-autumn lantern festival attended the Singapore Palliative We will continue to increase the organised by Tampines Zone 5 RC, Care Conference held in July 2012. involvement of youth volunteers. in collaboration with the Singapore We will upgrade the use of IT in Hospice Council (SHC). The theme Staff Retreat our organisation to improve our of the festival was origami and work processes and productivity. metaphorical stories. Participants Held on 28 February 2012 at We also plan to expand in the

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Annual Report 2012/13 Medical Care 36 37 SE CDC – Metta Student Care Centre

Key Facts & Figures (as at 31 March 2013) 81 students 6 staff Commenced in September 1998

Annual Report 2012/13 Student Care 38 39 PROGRAMMES AND and nature trips. We develop to enhance our programme Book Donation and collected Future Directions SERVICES students’ IT competency through diversity and capability. This has 200 library books during the programmes that teach them how led to rewarding experiences charity book drive to promote and We will continue to explore more Jointly spearheaded by the South to acquire, evaluate, organise, that supplemented our students’ encourage good reading habits in effective teaching approaches and East Community Development interpret and communicate learning, while allowing us the the students. a diverse range of activities to aid Council and Metta Welfare information through technology. opportunity to assist them in the in our students’ learning. We will Association, our student care development of their civic projects. Last of all, as a regular practice, also provide our students with the centre offers quality yet affordable In a supportive environment, our we collaborated with the Ministry necessary tools to equip them in care services to children aged 7 pupils learn to network with other Community Involvement of Social and Family Development their learning journeys, such as to 12 from various races, religions peers, share their experiences and to let juvenile probationers fulfil digital learning to meet the needs and socio-economic backgrounds. enhance each other’s educational MDIS brought our students for a their Community Service Orders of today’s tech-savvy students. In goals. We recognise the movie screening of “Happy Feet at our centre. We believe that the coming financial year, we will Our primary sources of funding community represents an arena 1” at their campus theatre. The allowing them to fulfill meaningful continue to forge more bilateral come from Metta and the service where they can maximise their students received goody bags to tasks and responsibilities shapes ties with educational institutions fees charged. Our centre provides potential. To make a difference bring home with them. their character and develops and involve the centre in more regular student care services to a in the lives of the underprivileged their sense of purpose. We community engagements helpful total of 95 students. Students from clients, we provide them with As part of another community were heartened to see these to our children’s overall holistic low-income families can apply for opportunities to participate actively involvement project, teachers rehabilitative stints effecting development. In addition, we will ComCare Student Care Subsidies in outreach programmes, which from Elias Park Primary School positive changes, as displayed in continue to build strong rapport and from CDCs. helps to inculcate strong value organised and conducted rock their caring demeanour towards reach out to parents and guardians systems in them. climbing, baking, and art and craft the children. in meaningful ways to enhance Integrated Curriculum activities at the school during the their children’s learning and ACHIEVEMENTS June school holidays. Our students Extended Learning development. In line with our goal to create learnt to bake chocolate cupcakes a conducive environment that Academically, our students have and used recycled materials to We believe learning goes supports holistic development, we achieved satisfactory results, make pencil and water holders. beyond classroom boundaries. offer diverse learning opportunities maintaining a 100% passing rate Our teachers take on the role of that cater for different types of on their Primary School Leaving The Rotary Club of Garden City mentors in guiding their students learners. Structured programmes Examinations. Our top student Singapore organised a Singapore to adapt and excel in diverse that provide academic support achieved an aggregate score of River Cruise Experience and aspects of their lives. This helps and enrichment options help 258. nostalgic lunch at the Singapore the students - especially those who nurture our students into confident Food Trail. The students had a are transiting into adolescence individuals with a positive attitude Youth Involvement great time interacting with the - grow up to be respectable and towards learning. sponsors, and engaging with them successful individuals. Beyond Our efforts to build a better future during the 40-minute ride on the academic pursuits, the students The former includes supervision for young people imbue us with River Taxi Cruise. The Singapore also got to have some holiday fun, of homework, reinforcing the a sense of achievement and Food Trail brought back many fond participating in hands-on activities school curriculum through graded fulfilment. Many youth volunteers memories for our sponsors as they that exposed them to various worksheets, group discussions work with us on their community helped our students buy lunch at experiences and life skills. and remedial lessons. At the same involvement programmes, the makeshift carts and stalls. After time, enrichment programmes like mentoring and tutoring our lunch, the students had a lot of fun To extend our children’s learning, arts and crafts, storytelling, music students and holding team-building playing on the roof garden at The one of the volunteers, Mdm Ng Li and dancing are provided. and arts and crafts sessions for Marina Barrage. Kiang, conducted baking classes them. We would like to thank for the students at our centre All these serve to develop the volunteers from Pasir Ris Crest The Bedok North NPC conducted during the school holidays. The students’ interests and talents Secondary, Raffles Junior College a crime prevention talk at the students learnt to bake delicious beyond academia to promote an and Hwa Chong Institution, who centre for the students. The cupcakes and cookies. inquiring spirit, strategic thinking, spent their time helping our students were given the rare creativity and valuable life skills. students at the centre after school opportunity to see and touch We appreciate the generous and during their term breaks. real weapons, such as guns and support received from Food from We encourage personal batons used by the police. the Heart and Wang-Fu Industries exploration through recreation Collaborations with various Pte Ltd, who provide the centre and play, sports and team-building volunteer groups, corporate The centre took part in the with weekly supplies of bread and activities, educational visits groups and schools are vital National Library Board Charity apples respectively.

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Annual Report 2012/13 Student Care 42 43 Metta PreSchool

Key Facts & Figures (as at 31 March 2013) 74 students (Simei); 74 students (Punggol) 18 staff (Simei); 17 staff (Punggol) PreSchool @Simei commenced in May 2007; PreSchool @Punggol commenced in June 2010

Annual Report 2012/13 Student Care 44 45 PROGRAMMES AND We have completed the set up Staff Training Corporate Social Responsibility donations-in-kind for our needy themselves with what their children SERVICES of the Caregivers Resource clients. All donations will be used are learning in school, and how to and Training Room within the Preschool @ Punggol was We appreciate the effort of our for resources to facilitate children’s build on these skills. We also plan Established in May 2007, the Metta centre. The services and facilities involved in the EIPIC Consultancy partners in organising outings and learning. to update parents and caregivers PreSchool is a non-profit institution available in the room include: Project from 7 April 2011 to 31 indoor activities for our children. on our children’s progress in a specialising in early intervention • Multi-Media corner, where May 2012. Initiated by NCSS, We would like to thank Lend Monetary donations can be made more interactive manner. programmes for infants and caregivers can find out more the objective of this project was Lease, Citicare Group, Underwater by cash, cheque or our website at children (EIPIC) aged three to six. about the programmes and to enhance the service quality World Singapore, McDonalds, http://www.metta.org.sg/ccare/ On the operational front, both Our children come from various services our centres provide and standards of EIPIC services MDIS, Standard Chartered Bank, preschools are upgrading their races and religions and have been through video and slide in Singapore. Rainbow Centre National Heart Centre and Baxter FUTURE DIRECTIONS teaching methods to be more diagnosed with mild to moderate presentations; Training and Consultancy Healthcare (Asia) Pte Ltd. interactive with the use of the latest autism spectrum disorders (ASD) • Resource corner, where (RCTC) was appointed to deliver Moving forward, we will enhance technology. We are also upgrading and/or intellectual disabilities. parents can browse through customised in-house training for And a special mention goes to the Family Support Programme our service model by reviewing resource books that are our teachers from both centres. United World College South by providing more training for our operating hours, curriculum Our students are referred from available; Teachers acknowledged the East Asia (UWCSEA), who has caregivers, inviting them for framework and service quality hospitals, paediatricians and SG • Children’s learning corner, importance of the training and their collaborated with us since January observation sessions to familiarise enhancements. Enable. Supported by the Ministry where parents can model our learning and believed it will bring 2012. of Social and Family Development learning corner and set up students’ achievements to greater (MSF), National Council of Social theirs at home; and heights. Through interaction with our Service (NCSS) and Metta Welfare • Conference corner, where corporate and community partners, Association, we provide customised parents and our trans- Two teachers from our centres our children have widened their intervention programmes for these disciplinary team can carry attended an EIPIC preparatory horizons through an intercultural children in order to address their out private and confidential programme for new teachers exchange of ideas. developmental lags, promote a discussions. in February 2013. Another one satisfactory level of independence is currently undergoing training Donations and realise their potential. ACHIEVEMENTS at Ngee Ann Polytechnic in the To maximise our children’s learning Advanced Diploma in Early through our centre’s intervention Early diagnoses of their disabilities, As we move into our sixth year of Childhood Intervention (Special programme, we welcome coupled with appropriate intervention operation, we would like to thank Needs). programmes, can help them cope our social and corporate partners with their disabilities and maximise for their collaborative community Donor Support their development and capabilities. engagements. We are the first centre appointed for the NCSS Our donors make up a very crucial Family Support Programme EIPIC Consultancy Project in group of stakeholders in our collaboration with KK Hospital and operations. Special mention goes This programme provides services National University of Singapore out to the group of philanthropists for parents, to help support them in (NUS). We joined hands with who, without fail, share their their child’s learning. Parents and NCSS to launch the EMBRACE festive joy with our clients by teachers work closely together to scheme to help facilitate new distributing red packets and make informed decisions about the mid-career entrants who wish groceries to them during festive types of support and services that to embark on the field of special occasions every year. the child will receive. education, especially EIPIC.

Services provided include:

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Annual Report 2012/13 Student Care 48 49 Metta School

Key Facts & Figures (as at 31 March 2013) 402 students 89 staff Commenced in January 2001

Annual Report 2012/13 Special Education 50 51 OVERVIEW ASD Programme Vocational (V) Education To provide more pathways for Co-Curricular Activities(CCA) classroom. Programme different groups of students, the Established in 2001, Metta School This programme caters to the school implemented two more The school enriches our students’ The school has achieved the offers education for children from learning and developmental needs The V programme caters to training programmes, namely the learning experiencethrough a wide following: various races and religions, aged of students with mild autism aged 7 students aged 17 to 21 years. ISC in baking practices and ISC in range of co-curricular activities. between 7 and 21. Our students to 18 years. It aims to develop and Since 2008, the school has been an hospitality services. A total of 13 By taking part in these activities, Core Programmes have mild intellectual disability improve individual skills in social approved training centre to conduct students embarked on this learning our students enhance their motor (IQ range of 50 to 70) and/or mild interaction and communication, ITE Skills Certificate (ISC) courses journey in January 2013. skills, and build on their self- In November 2012, the school autism spectrum disorders (ASD). behavioural and emotional in baking, food preparation and confidence and character. awarded a total of 146 students management, cognitive and daily- housekeeping. It prepares students Students in the V programme also “Best Progress” in academic In line with the school’s vision, living skills. for the ISC in two ways. Firstly, the take up subjects in other learning Our CCAs includes swimming, and non-academic areas; 46 Metta students lead independent school conducts off-the-job training areas like physical, personal and basketball, soccer, bowling, students received “Best Progress” and meaningful lives. Staff at Metta Students with ASD are placed in where students learn practical skills, social learning, and career and badminton, table tennis and in PVA and CCA; 12 for “Best School are committed to: a more structured and conducive technical concepts and knowledge vocational learning. scouts. These physical activities Performance” in student leadership • Nurturing our students to their classroom setting where learning is in a school setting. Secondly, the help increase body awareness and prefects; and 15 for “Best in full potential by providing fully maximised, and independent students go through on-the-job KEY SCHOOL and hand-eye coordination, Conduct/Character”. a holistic education that skills are greatly enhanced. The training to acquire practical skills in CO-CURRICULUM while instilling team spirit and encompasses life skills, school adopts structured teaching an actual work environment. PROGRAMMES sportsmanship in our students. Thirty-six students completed their vocational skills, functional strategies like daily schedules, education at Metta School and academics, arts and physical work systems, physical and visual The ISC is a two-year programme. Performing and Visual Arts School-To-Work graduated in November. Among development; structure, coupled with other During that time, our student (PVA) Programme(STWP) them, 27 were awarded ISC and • Shaping their character and strategies like Picture Exchange trainees must undergo 140 hours 24 were offered employment upon leading by example; and Communication System (PECS). of off-the-job training in school Our students learn in a culturally- Introduced in January 2006, this graduation. • Working closely with various to acquire the necessary skills rich, multi-faceted and dynamic programme prepares students stakeholders. Basic and Career (B and C) and technical concepts and environment, and experience for future employment and Outdoor camps were organised for Programme knowledge related to their areas music and drama from various external work demands via job all students. The duration of camps Our core values - compassion, of specialisation. This is followed ethnic backgrounds, attachments. These supplementary ranged from two to four days. openness, and respect - exemplify The B and C Programme caters to by 528 hours of on-the-job training stints enable them to gain work Camp activities provided students the desired behaviour we aim to children aged 7 to 18 years. The in actual job settings in the Adding diversity and depth to our experience and the confidence to the opportunity to be independent, achieve in our staff and students. curriculum comprises three core second year. Such attachments students’ learning experience is navigate job routines. self-disciplined and to develop learning areas: are supervised by ITE approved an exciting palette of performing team spirit. Students gave positive Supported by the Ministry of a) Functional academics trainers and assessors. and visual arts activities, such as Student Welfare feedback after the camp, saying Education (MOE), the National learning, where students batik painting, mosaic art, pottery, they learnt values like discipline, Council of Social Service (NCSS) acquire basic literacy and Throughout the course tenure, our Chinese calligraphy and photo- At the Metta School, every student teamwork, and independence. and Metta Welfare Association, numeracy skills like reading trainees also take up the following taking. Other activities include enjoys equal rights and access to our school staff – teachers mastery, corrective reading, modules to cultivate a wider set of angklung, gamelan, handbells, learning opportunities. We have Vocational Programme and teaching assistants, allied “Magic 100 Words” and competencies to help them cope Chinese orchestra, percussion and various assistance schemes in Graduates health professionals including Workplace Literacy and with real-life work situations: wushu. place to help children from low- psychologists, speech therapists, Numeracy (WPLN) ; • WPLN to enhance their income families: The fourth batch of students occupational therapists, social b) Physical, personal and proficiency in literacy and The artistic setting allows our graduating from the ISC workers, administrative officers social learning, including the numeracy; and students to build their commitment Assistance No. of Programme in 2012 did so with and job coaches - work in synergy Promoting Alternative Thinking • Work Place Information towards excellence and foster Scheme Recipients a passing rate of 100%. They to achieve and fulfill the school’s Strategies Programme Technology and Work Place cultural sensitivities. They also School fees 115 completed their certification mission. (PATHS), health, moral, and Skills (Personal Effectiveness) learn about perseverance, School bus transport 48 in baking, food preparation or sexuality education, and to gain computer knowledge patience, teamwork and discipline Bus stamp/MRT 57 housekeeping. We strive to help our students performing and visual arts; and workplace skills. through performing, thus fulfilling Groceries 92 function optimally as self-reliant and and the broader agenda of character (As at April 2013) As in previous years, they contributing individuals, empowering c) Career and vocational Students not taking the ISC building. The range of aesthetic were offered employment in them with the means to lead learning, including receiving programme can opt to attend arts allows students to tap on ACHIEVEMENTS various places including hotels, independent and meaningful lives. vocational guidance and Workforce Skills Qualifications their natural ability to relate to restaurants, food outlets, and training in soft skills, self-help, (WSQ) courses in environmental colour and form, providing creative 2012 was an eventful and other family businesses through SCHOOL CORE home economics, and monthly cleaning. This provides alternative avenues forself-expression. rewarding year, in terms of the our corporate partners upon PROGRAMMES social competence and work training for those with different Students’ talents can then be students’ academic improvement graduation. exposure to enhance learning. capabilities. discovered and developed. and endeavours beyond the

Annual Report 2012/13 Special Education 52 53 ICT as an Enabler and Han’s (F&B) Pte Ltd to teachers from other schools for Four staff went on local Overseas Conferences Two staff attended the provide various opportunities for their Teacher Work Attachment teacher attachments to various SPEDTRONICS conference in The school embarked on the the students besides on-the-job (TWA). Attachments ranged from organisations, while another three In March 2012, six teachers, Brisbane, Australia, and one Mediated Learning Experience placement. two days to two weeks. In January were attached to ITE College one speech therapist and the attended a workshop on sensory (MLE) project, spearheaded 2013, a group of five teachers West to learn and upgrade their Principal went on a study trip to integration in Melbourne, Australia. and initiated by MOE’s Special Our partners also provide on-the- from Brunei were attached to vocational skills. Melbourne. The group visited three Education Branch (SEB). The job and traineeship venues and the Vocational Programme. Two special schools and attended a FUTURE DIRECTIONS project aims to develop cognitive support to our students in the officers from MOE SEB had their Workshops, Seminars and sharing session by the education thinking and nurture socio- Vocational Programme. attachment from 5 to 6 February Conferences department. They observed that The school will continue on its emotional learning in students. while two senior teachers from technology was creatively utilised. curriculum development journey. Three teachers each from the ASD In October, the school collaborated Gong Shang Primary School had Staff have also been identified to Online platforms like Eduplex Possibilities include implementing and Mild Intellectual Disability with Gong Shang Primary School their TWA for two weeks, from 25 attend training courses organised were created in a school by the ICT initiatives, enhancing staff (MID) programmes took part in to organise Children’s Day March to 5 April. by MOE SEB and other training teachers for teaching and learning. training in areas such as reading the learning journey. The school Celebrations for pupils from both institutes to equip themselves with Ultranet is an inclusive approach mastery and PATHS and exploring purchased iPads and installed schools. The monthly visits organised by relevant skills and knowledge in to curriculum design, delivery and new pathways to meet the diverse interactive projectors to enhance the Allied Health Department for teaching and learning. Teaching, advice. ABLES was developed to needs of our different students. the programme’s implementation. Community Involvement interested parents continue to Allied Health and Job Support enable teachers to create, share After the project was completed, Programme (CIP) serve as a channel for others to Department staff attended the and collaborate. The close link with the school collated data and know more about the school’s Special Education Conference community and collaboration with submitted a report to SEB their Metta School encouraged our programmes and services. held at Singapore Expo in parents were also key take-aways analysis. students to engage in meaningful November 2012. for most members. CIP activities. The Sparks group STAFF DEVELOPMENT Interactive projectors have since conducted four training sessions been installed in all classrooms in at Kiwanis CareHeart Centre Staff Learning and Development Block 2, adding to those already in Skudai, Johor Bahru on four Framework installed in Block 1, to enhance Saturdays between July and teaching and learning. November 2012. This encouraged The staff learning and students to share their skills with development framework was Overseas Trips others, and also showed them implemented in January 2012 the importance of giving back to to enhance staff competency In August, four student scouts, led society. and capability to support the by two teachers, participated in the school’s vision and mission. 11th Nippon Agoonoree 2012 in Nine students from SPARKS, Key developments include the Shiga Prefecture, Japan. three teachers, one social worker implementation of learning and and an instructor participated in a development needs analysis, The school organised a three- CIP trip to Chiang Rai, Thailand individual learning plans, and pre day, two-night graduation trip to from 29 November 2012 to 5 and post- course review forms for Vietnam in November 2012 for December 2012. The objectives staff. graduating students. were threefold: to share Circus Arts skills to the local students of Learning Journeys PARTNERSHIPS Metta School, Chiang Rai; to build students’ leadership skills; and to In 2012, the school organised four The school continues to work promote teamwork. trips to enhance staff learning. closely with partners to enhance Schools visited included Northlight its holistic education and enrich School Visits and Attachments School, Grace Orchard School the learning experience of students and Delta Senior School. The and staff. In 2012 and 2013, the school Vice-Principal led a total of 12 staff conducted visits for both local and - comprising afternoon session Industry and Community overseas visitors to share about teachers and psychologists - on Partnerships its curriculum, including vocational a learning journey to Chao Yang training, the ASD programme, and School. The purpose of the trip In 2012, the school signed school facilities. was to understand how PATHS memorandums of understanding was implemented and its benefits with Marina Mandarin Singapore From 2012, the school also hosted to the students.

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Annual Report 2012/13 Special Education 56 57 Metta Alumni Care

Key Facts & Figures (as at 31 March 2013) 148 alumni 13 staff Commenced in 2007

Annual Report 2012/13 Metta Departments 58 59 PROGRAMMES AND Alumni members and walk-in Metta ARTS@METTA of skills training, referrals and • SAESL • BELIEVE NJ SERVICES school graduates on a weekly linkages, and employment. • L&J Maintenance • Fortress/SNTC basis. We address their personal Arts@Metta held many CSR • Pan Pacific Hotel • Employment for Persons with The key thrusts Metta Alumni Care issues, behavioural problems, activities throughout the year, Corporate Partners • TJJ Event Management Intellectual Disabilities (E4PID) are: career prospects, social problems where companies and groups were • IDV Concepts Pte Ltd • Mother and Child Project • To cultivate the artistic talents and financial difficulties. In order trained by our alumni trainees in • Ayako Corp/Albatross World • Café in Waterloo Clothes and Accessories of youths with special needs; to provide holistic therapeutic batik painting and pottery. • Park View Hotel • Swift Personnel Pte Ltd • Society for the Physically • To provide a safe, open and intervention, we carry out family • NTUC-Fairprice • Selvis Disabled nurturing environment where visits to increase family members’ Some of the organisations and • Crowne-Plaza Changi Airport • Steril • Joan Bowen Café their talents can thrive; understanding and support towards events included Lend Lease Hotel • Charles and Keith • APSN/NEC • To implement effective training their special child needs. Community Day (Aug 2012), MDIS • Serve Hope • Mr Bean programmes and support group (September 2012), Vital • ASPIAL • DA Cleaning Services With its focus on employment services that benefit their The guidance counselor and job group (October 2012) and Agility • Yargay MCI Pte Ltd support, the programme constantly holistic development; and placement officer monitor the Group (November 2012). • Nick Vina Artisan Bakery Pte Ltd Community Partners promotes its services to graduates • To develop a sustainable progress of the Alumni member • California Laundry Pte Ltd and their families and assists them model of supported through counselling and helping Our Alumni trainees participated • Shine Tech Pte Ltd • Bizlink Centre Singapore Ltd. from pre-placement right through to employment for these youths. with job placement. in many roadshows and other • Four Leaves Pte Ltd • Dignity Kitchen post-placement. Services include community activities, including • The Cake Shop • MINDS-JJP resume preparation, job interview We hold visual arts workshops on Soft Skills Training the Simei Passion Arts Month in • APS Asia • Singapore National Employers practice, support during actual weekdays from 9.30am to 4.30pm April 2012, where Alumni took • Siloso Beach Resort Federation interviews and follow-ups through at Arts@Metta, Level 4. Between February and April part in painting a dustbin. They feedback and evaluation from 2012, we held two sessions on also took part in the Christmas employers. Our programmes enable our social etiquette. The first was Bazaar at Suntec City in December trainees to further their mastery of on friendship, workplace-related 2012, Charity Golf Tournament, Through our services, we have visual arts, namely in batik painting topics, budgeting and grooming. roadshows at Raffles Town Club, assisted 21 graduates. Twenty and pottery. In the process, they The second showcased stories with HDB and the Bank of Tokyo- have been referred for possible learn to uphold proper decorum and morals to help trainees understand Mitsubishi. employment and 14 have been learn about concepts like service emotions, other personal issues offered jobs. Three graduates attitude, work quality, punctuality, and anger management. New Intake have also been referred to and task completion, handling of job graduated from the hawker training load and time management. The Society for the Physically In March 2013, Arts@Metta started programme at Dignity Kitchen. Disabled (SPD) ran computer skills a class for ASD graduates from One home-based graduate with SUPPORT SERVICES training between February and Metta School. The class started ASD has been engaged through AVAILABLE November 2012. At the end of the with two graduands, whose batik painting. course, Alumni members received daily schedule included doing Metta Alumni offers four types the SPED Computer Fundamentals Wordsearch and jigsaw puzzles, of support services: individual certificate. cross-stitch, painting, craft work and group therapy; counselling; and computer-assisted sessions. soft skills training and social Counselling psychologist and programmes. owner of Consultant DNA United EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT Rajan G Ramchandani ran a CENTRE Individual and Group Therapy programme called ‘The Winner’s Image’ from April to October Between April 2012 and March We have made an effort to touch 2012. Through group sharing and 2013, we tapped on an additional base with all graduates and lessons, the programme taught 17 companies to accommodate disseminate information about the Alumni members about self-image graduates for mainstream jobs, alumni programme and its services and how to achieve it. bringing the total number of our to them and their families. We corporate partners to 26. conduct home visits throughout the Social Outings year. Ten community partners, Alumni members and staff visited comprising VWOs, federations, Counselling Gardens By the Bay in February societies and social enterprises, 2013. The trip was sponsored by have continuously opened their We provide counselling services for Gift of Gardens. doors to collaborate in terms

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Annual Report 2012/13 Metta Departments 62 63 Metta Buddhist Culture Department

Key Facts & Figures (as at 31 March 2013) 7 staff Commenced in January 2009

Annual Report 2012/13 Metta Departments 64 65 PROGRAMMES AND eight precepts at the multi-purpose conduct our English dharma talks. previous years, the department activities was to provide welfare to increase the participation of SERVICES hall. The course encourages held a Lou Hei buffet luncheon to the less fortunate, regardless of children and youths in the courses participants to adhere by the Releasing of Lives for donors and supporters during where they were based. we offer. This includes involving Established on 1 January 2009, the Buddhist eight precepts for 12 the Lunar New Year festive them in Buddhist activities and Metta Buddhist Culture Department hours, from 8 am to 8 pm. This meaningful event, which saw period to thank them for all their Appreciation Dinner for the inculcating religious understanding aims to: the releasing of lives of various contributions. The event started Devotees and principles in them. In June • Promulgate Buddhism and Compassionate Endeavours animals at different locations, took off with a lion dance performance, 2012, we set up a liturgical class compassionate giving; place twice over the past financial followed by a blessing ceremony The Buddhist Culture Department for children and youth to reach out • Uphold benevolence and Once every few months, the year. conducted by Metta’s executive organised a reunion get-together to them through the art of Buddhist kindness through volunteerism department organises the releasing director, Venerable Shi Pu En. for devotees and volunteers to music. and community outreach; and of lives, a compassionate activity Bereavement Prayer Group That was followed by the tossing thank them for their continuous • Be self-sufficient in funding our that stems from the Buddhist tenets of yusheng, filling the hall with support. The department will continue to religious, educational and social of benevolence and protection Since September 2011, Metta auspicious Chinese words and extend this programme to adults endeavours as well as to help for all forms of life. To further our Buddhist Culture Department has phrases. FUTURE DIRECTIONS who are interested in experiencing defray the operational costs of humanitarian cause, we conduct set up a bereavement prayer group the lives of monks and nuns. The Metta’s welfare centres. local and overseas voluntary consisting of 138 volunteers. The Mothers’ Day Appreciation We will continue to promote novitiate programme for adults will missions to fulfil welfare goals and group performs Buddhist prayers Luncheon our existing services and strive be conducted in December 2013. Buddhist Services promote the spirit of giving. We during funerals of Metta volunteers also organise festival celebrations and their family members. We celebrated Mothers’ Day in Conveniently scheduled during and overseas trips throughout the May 2012, as an extension of the the weekends and accessibly year to foster bonds and rapport Novitiate Programme for Adults Vesak Day celebrations. Before housed within the Metta School, amongst our devotees, course Over 100 people took part in the the event, devotees specially our dharma programmes cater for members and volunteers. inaugural novitiate programme in recited the diamond sutra to direct Buddhists from various age groups. December 2012. This programme the merits to their mothers. After ACHIEVEMENTS gives youths the opportunity to the dharma chanting session, Dharma Classes for Youth and experience the lives of novice the devotees stayed on for the Children Under the leadership of Metta’s monks and nuns for a week. Mothers’ Day luncheon. The Executive Director, Venerable Shi luncheon contained a delightful Dharma classes are conducted Pu En, the year in review saw an Dharma Boot Camp for Children twist; students from Metta for children and teens between increase in activities organised, as Preschool@Simei surprised their the ages of six and 14 years on well as the number of people taking During the summer holidays, the parents by serving them tea, giving Sundays. In these classes, they part in the department’s classes department organised a three-day them a good back and neck rub, learn about Buddhist teachings and activities. Throughout the year, and two-night dharma boot camp and giving them an appreciative and the moral principles that are the department also put together for children aged from Primary bow to thank them. The lovely applicable to their daily lives. meaningful activities and events 3 to 6. The 60 active children gestures touched the parents Adult dharma classes are held on that touched the hearts of many enjoyed the exciting programme, deeply, with many shedding tears Saturday evenings. and made a significant contribution including dharma teachings, movie of joy. to society. appreciation, cooking lessons, Sutra-Chanting Ceremonies games and community engagement Pilgrimage Trips Dharma Talks activities. We hold weekly ceremonies over The department brought more two consecutive sessions every Several Chinese and English Festive Celebrations than 60 participants to various Sunday in the multi-purpose hall of dharma talks were held free of cities in China. Highlights included Metta Building. In addition, religious charge for the public in the past Many lively celebrations and visiting renowned Buddhist temples rituals are held to commemorate year. Through these talks, many enjoyable overseas trips added and other places of interest, and Buddhist festivals and the were able to participate in open bustle and memorable moments enjoying beautiful scenery and birth anniversaries of various discussions with our distinguished to our activity calendar. These natural wonders. Bodhisattvas. speakers, namely Venerable Sik offered ample opportunities for our Chuan Guan from the Singapore members to network and bond with Outreach Missions Taking of Eight Precepts in Buddhist Federation and Venerable each other: Chinese Xin Hong from Taiwan. We were The year in review saw several also honoured to have Venerable Lunar New Year Celebration large-scale missionary activities, Conducted four times a year, Kanugolle Rathanasara from the conducted both locally and abroad. devotees can join in the taking of Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple Following in the tradition of The main objective of these

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Annual Report 2012/13 Metta Departments 68 69 Seen and Heard

Lunar Seventh Month Charity Auctions 2012 72

Metta Charity Banquet 2012 73

Metta Shine Night, Metta Got Talent 2012 74

Metta Charity Movie Screening 2012 75

Lunar New Year Lou Hei Buffet Luncheon 2013 76

Metta Charity Walk cum Family Carnival 2013 77

Annual Report 2012/13 Metta Events 70 71 Lunar Seventh Metta Charity Month Charity Banquet 2012 Auctions 7 October 2012, 17 August to 15 September 2012, Raffles Town Club Islandwide The Metta Charity Banquet was The annual charity auction was the most anticipated event of officially launched by Metta’s the year as it marked the 20th president, Venerable Shi Fa anniversary of Metta Welfare Zhao on 12 July 2012. A host Association in its service to the of popular veteran television community. We were honoured personalities graced the launch to have President Tony Tan event in a show of support. Keng Yam as our guest-of- The centrepiece of the auction honour for the event, who was the auspicious item “Do was accompanied by the First a Roaring Trade”, which takes Lady. Distinguished guests inspiration from elephant motifs comprising current and former symbolising the progress members of parliament, donors, towards success. Two lines of corporate partners and religious magnificent elephants adorn groups who contributed to the the top of the ivory tusk, each success of Metta joined us in bowing down to their majestic our celebrations. The banquet, and ornately dressed leader which raised over $250,000, in the middle. This symbolises saw the likes of Metta’s clients the creation of a harmonious and staff performing for the business relationship towards guests alongside professional a common goal. At the same performers, including a sand time, the nine elephants artist who depicted the history suggest long lasting fortune of Metta through a series of and wealth. The sale of this sand art drawings shown live. A propitious item raised over rousing chorus of voices joined $270,000 in funds. in the birthday song preceding the cake-cutting ceremony. A video montage of Metta’s centres and clients brought guests on a “Walk Down Memory Lane”, which was also the theme of this memorable gala banquet.

Annual Report 2012/13 Metta Events 72 73 Metta Shine Night, Metta Charity Movie Metta Got Talent Screening 2012 2012 22 December 2012, 17 November 2012, The Cathay Cineplex ITE College East Metta expanded its repertoire The 9th Metta Shine Night was of fundraising events by held in conjunction with ITE organising its very first Metta College East under the CE- Charity Movie Screening Metta Community Partnership. during the yuletide season at To commemorate Metta’s 20th The Cathay Cineplex. More anniversary, this annual event than 600 people filled the was given a fresh twist: a halls to catch the exciting talent component that turned and hilarious animated movie the spotlight on Metta’s clients “Wreck It Ralph”. In doing and staff, who gamely took so, they helped raise funds on the challenge by singing, for Metta’s operational costs, dancing, juggling and even while increasing awareness of manga sketching. In addition its programmes and services. to the competition, Metta Raising close to $33,000, School students also gave the event managed to garner the competitors a run for their support from individuals and money with ukulele, drum corporate partners alike. and circus act performances. Students of ITE College East also entertained the crowd with their song and dance pieces. Taking the top prize of the competition was the talented “Sparks Circus Acts” group from Metta School.

Annual Report 2012/13 Metta Events 74 75 Lunar New Year Metta Charity Walk Lou Hei Buffet cum Family Carnival Luncheon 2013 2013 27 January 2013, Metta Building 24 March 2013, ITE College East Continuing the Metta tradition of showing our humble gratitude The 16th annual Metta Charity to our benevolent donors and Walk cum Family Carnival supporters, we held a Lou returned to its home-ground at Hei vegetarian steamboat Metta Welfare Association and buffet luncheon to honour our a spanking new annex block supporters during the festive at Metta School. Some 102 period. Metta’s Executive stalls participated in the event Director, Venerable Shi Pu with close to 1,000 people En, led a blessing ceremony registering for the Charity Walk, to start the event off on a high a new record for the event. note. Following the blessings, The event was officiated by Venerable Shi Pu En led a Ms Jessica Tan, Member of traditional toast, accompanied Parliament for East Coast GRC by exuberant shouts of “Huat and Advisor to East Coast ah!” adding to the celebratory GRC GROs, who has been our ambience of the luncheon. guest-of-honour for this event There was a buzz of excitement for eight years running. She as the waitresses walked into officially opened the event by the hall with plates of yusheng. sounding the air horn at the Auspicious Chinese words and start of the walk, followed by phrases, which are believed to sounding the traditional gong bless one with good luck lasting on her return to the Carnival throughout the year, could be site. This year saw the return of heard as the guests tossed the many stalwart supporters who yusheng enthusiastically before set up stalls alongside their tucking into the steamboat. new counterparts. Through the support of the many sponsors, stallholders, volunteers, community groups, schools and the public, over $190,000 in funds was raised at the end of the day-long event.

An appreciation lunch was held on 11 May with about 120 stallholders, donors and volunteers in attendance.

Annual Report 2012/13 Metta Events 76 77 Operations Review & Corporate Governance

Operations Review 80

Key Ratios 81

Governance Evaluation Checklist (For Large IPCs) 82

Non-Financial Information 85

Annual Report 2012/13 Operations Review & Corporate Governance 78 79 Non-Financial Information

Operations Review Key Ratios

Donations Received for Financial Year 2012/13 Reserves: Operating Expenses

Operating Reserves (Total) : $21,263,112 Annualised Expenses : $10,695,986 Ratio : 1.99 (23.86 mths)

68.13% Metta Headquarters Fund Raising Expenses: Fundraising Income (Consolidated Year Ended 31 March 2013) 14.44% Medical Care Fundraising Expenses : $256,837 10.15% Disability Care Fundraising Income : $1,084,867 Ratio : 24% 6.47% Children Care Conflict of Interest Policies

All Executive Committee members, Chairmen of Sub-Committees and senior staff members of Metta Welfare Association are required to read and understand the conflict of interest policy in place and make full disclosure of interests, relationships and holdings that could potentially result in a conflict of interest. When a conflict of interest situation arises, the member/staff shall abstain from participating in the discussion, decision making and voting on the matter.

Reserves Policy

The maximum operating reserves shall be 5 years of annual operating expenditure, with annual operating expenditure being 5 times the highest annual expenditure over the last 3 years. Operating reserves exclude all building/project funds, endowment and sinking funds. Total Number Of Clients In Our Centres Daily Remuneration of the Management Committee

1,200 During the financial year, two of the Executive Management Committee members received honorariums for services rendered during Buddhist culture activities totalling to S$21,440. Other members did not receive any remuneration during the financial year. 1,000

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Annual Report 2012/13 Operations Review & Corporate Governance 80 81 Governance Evaluation Checklist (For Large IPCs) compliance S/No. code Description Code ID This submission is for Evaluation Period from 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013 Level

compliance S/No. code Description Code ID HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Level 11 The Board approves documented human resource policies for staff. 5.1 Complied board governance 12 There are systems for regular supervision, appraisal and professional 5.6 Complied A Are there Board members holding staff appointments? No development of staff. (Skip items 1 and 2 if “No”) 13 There is a system to address grievances and resolve conflicts. 5.11 Complied 1 If the governing instrument permits staff to become Board members, 1.1.2 – they should comprise not more than one-third of the Board. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS 2 Staff does not chair the Board. 1.1.2 – 14 The Board ensures internal control systems for financial matters are in 6.1.2 Complied 3 There is a maximum limit of four consecutive years for the Treasurer 1.1.6 Complied place with documented procedures. position (or equivalent, e.g. Finance Committee Chairman). 15 The Board ensures reviews on the charity’s controls, processes, key 6.1.3 Complied 4 The Board conducts regular self-evaluation to assess its performance 1.1.10 Complied programmes and events. and effectiveness. 16 The Board approves an annual budget for the charity’s plans and 6.2.1 Complied 5 The Board has an audit committee (or designated Board members) 1.2.1 Complied regularly monitors its expenditure. with documented terms of reference. 17 The charity discloses its reserves policy in the annual report. 6.4.1 Complied 6 The Board meets regularly with a quorum of at least one-third or at least 1.3.1 Complied three members, whichever is greater (or as required by the governing B Does the charity invest its reserves? Yes instrument). (Skip item 18 if “No”)

18 The charity invests its reserves in accordance with an investment policy 6.4.3 Complied conflict of interest approved by the Board. It obtains advice from qualified professional advisors, if deemed necessary by the Board. 7 There are documented procedures for Board members and staff to 2.1 Complied declare actual or potential conflicts of interest to the Board. FUNDRAISING PRACTICES 8 Board members do not vote or participate in decision-making on 2.4 Complied matters where they have a conflict of interest. 19 Donations collected are properly recorded and promptly deposited by 7.2.2 Complied the charity.

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9 The Board reviews and approves the vision and mission of the charity. 3.1.1 Complied They are documented and communicated to its members and the public.

10 The Board approves and reviews a strategic plan for the charity to 3.2.2 Complied ensure that the activities are in line with its objectives.

Annual Report 2012/13 Operations Review & Corporate Governance 82 83 compliance S/No. code Description Code ID Non-Financial Information Level Charity Status DISCLOSURE And TRANSPARENCY The Metta Welfare Association was set up as a society with the Registry of Societies (ROS) on 13 July 1994. It was 20 The charity makes available to its stakeholders an annual report that 8.1 Complied registered as a charity under the Charities Act on 9 March 1995. includes information on its programmes, activities, audited financial statements, Board members and executive management. Charity Registration Number : 01082 ROS Registration Number : 0285/1993WEL C Are Board members remunerated for their Board services? No Unique Entity Number : S94SS0081K (Skip items 21 and 22 if “No”) Institution of a Public Character (IPC)/Central Fund Status 21 No Board member is involved in setting his or her own remuneration. 2.2 – Period : 2 May 2013 to 1 May 2016 22 The charity discloses the exact remuneration and benefits received by 8.2 – IPC Reference No. : S94SS0081K each Board member in the annual report. Member of Central Fund : NCSS Charitable Fund

D Does the charity employ paid staff? Yes Operational Details (Skip items 23 and 24 if “No”) (as at 31 March 2013)

23 No staff is involved in setting his or her own remuneration. 2.2 Complied Number of Beneficiaries : 937 Number of Staff : 299 24 The charity discloses in its annual report the annual remuneration of its 8.3 Complied three highest paid staff who each receives remuneration exceeding Registered Address $100,000, in bands of $100,000. If none of its top three highest paid staff receives more than $100,000 in annual remuneration each, the charity 32 Simei Street 1 discloses this fact. Metta Building Singapore 529950

public image Executive Management Committee (Charity Trustees) 25 The charity accurately portrays its image to its members, donors and 9.1 Complied the public. Ven Shi Fa Zhao - President Tan Ming Yong - Vice President Tan Yen Kee - Honorary Secretary Khua Kian Kheng, Ivan - Assistant Honorary Secretary Tay Khin Sian, Anthony - Honorary Treasurer Yeong Wai Chee, Raymond - Assistant Honorary Treasurer Helen Tan - Committee Member Lim Yew Si - Committee Member Neo Siow Hong, Jason - Committee Member Ngiam Kee Yuan - Committee Member Poh Yong Meng, Stephen - Committee Member Tan Wui Khiang, Kevin - Committee Member Tsang Siu For, Thomas - Committee Member Woo Khai San, Victor - Committee Member

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Annual Report 2012/13 Operations Review & Corporate Governance 84 85 Audited Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2013

Unique Entity No. S94SS0081K IPC No. IPC000269 Registered under the Registrar of Societies

Statement by Executive Management Committee 88

Independent Auditors’ Report 89

Statement of Financial Position 91

Statement of Financial Activities 91

Statement of Cash Flows 94

Notes to the Financial Statements 95

Annual Report 2012/13 Financial Report 86 87        

                             Statement by Executive Management Committee Report on the Financial Statement      We have  audited  the accompanying   financial statements   of Metta Welfare  Association  (the “Association”)    set out  on pages 5 to 33,  which   comprise   the  statement   of financial   position as  at 31 March  2013,  the    the financial statements as set out on pages 91 to 115 are drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the statement of financial activities and the statement of cash flows for the financial year then ended, and state of affairs of the Association at 31 March 2013, and of the results of the financial activities and cash flows a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. of the Association for the financial year then ended; and                                         27 July 2013.                                                                                                                                                         27 July 2013 

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                                Statement of Financial Position As At 31 March 2013                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         27 July 2013                                       

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Annual Report 2012/13 Financial Report 90 91                

Statement of Financial Activities for the Financial Year Ended 31 March 2013 Statement of Financial Activities for the Financial Year Ended 31 March 2013 (Cont’d)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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Statement of Cash Flows for the Financial Year Ended 31 March 2013 Notes to the Financial Statements for the Financial Year Ended 31 March 2013                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

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Annual Report 2012/13 Financial Report 96 97                

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

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Annual Report 2012/13 Financial Report 98 99                

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

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Annual Report 2012/13 Financial Report 100 101                

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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Annual Report 2012/13 Financial Report 102 103                

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   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Annual Report 2012/13 Financial Report 104 105                

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Annual Report 2012/13 Financial Report 106 107                

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Annual Report 2012/13 Financial Report 110 111        

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     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                               Annual Report 2012/13    Financial Report                                     112     113                       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                                                             

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                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  27 July 2013.                                                                         Annual Report 2012/13     Financial Report               114     115                      

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    Audited Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2013

Registration No. 1431 Registered with Ministry of Education

Statement by The Management Committee 118

Independent Auditors’ Report 119

Statement of Financial Position 121

Statement of Financial Activities 122

Statement of Cash Flows 126

Statement of Monthly Pupil Eligible for Funding 127

Statement of Monthly Pupil Enrolment for International Students 128

Notes to the Financial Statements 129

Annual Report 2012/13 Financial Report 116 117       

                           Statement by Executive Management Committee Report on Financial Statement      We have audited the accompanying  financial statements of Metta School (the “School”) set out on  pages 121 to 143, which comprise the statement of financial position as at 31 March 2013, the statement  the financial statements as set out on pages 121 to 143 are drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of of financial activities, statement of cash flows, statement of monthly pupil enrolment eligible for funding the state of affairs of the School at 31 March 2013, and of the results of financial activities and cash flows of and statement   of monthly  enrolment  for international  students  for the  year  then  ended,  and  a summary  the School for the year then ended; and of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.                            27 August 2013.                                                                                                                                                           27 August 2013                              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                                                                          Statement of Financial Position As At 31 March 2013                                                                                                                                                                          27 August 2013                                                                                                                                      

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Annual Report 2012/13 Financial Report 120 121              

Statement of Financial Activities for the Financial Year Ended 31 March 2013 Statement of Financial Activities for the Financial Year Ended 31 March 2013 (Cont’d)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  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 Statement of Financial Activities for the Financial Year Ended 31 March 2013 (Cont’d)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            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 Statement of Monthly Pupil Enrolment Eligible For Funding  for the Financial Year Ended 31 March 2013                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

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Statement of Monthly Pupil Enrolment For International Students Notes to the Financial Statements for the Financial Year Ended 31 March 2013 for the Financial Year Ended 31 March 2013                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Annual Report 2012/13 Financial Report 130 131              

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      27 August 2013.

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Annual Report 2012/13 Financial Report 142 143 Acknowledgement

We extend our deepest appreciation to all donors, sponsors and supporters who have helped us in realising our mission. Your generosity and goodwill have truly made a tremendous improvement to the lives of our beneficiaries. We look forward to your continued support in our future projects and events.

The names listed here are in alphabetical order. Whilst we have taken great care to ensure the accuracy of these entries, we hope to seek your kind understanding and forgiveness on any omission or oversight on our part.

Annual Report 2012/13 Acknowledgement 144 145 GOVERNMENT & Dewani Binte Abbas Tan Hoon Leng Cute Tink Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium M21 Drycleaners Pte Ltd QUASI-GOVERNMENT Dr Wong Sin Yew Tan Kwee Fong Susan Daikin Air Conditioning (Singapore) Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Man Fut Tong Nursing Home ORGANISATIONS Edward Teo Tan Liang Ang Ltd Centre Management Development Institute Emily Neo Tan Thai Huat Daimler South East Asia Pte Ltd Horologe of Singapore Centre for Enabled Living Ltd Eric Lim Tan Yee Fang, Wendy Danmax Healthcare (Sin) Pte Ltd Huay Feng Hang Pte Ltd Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd Changi Simei Grassroots Eric Teoh Tang Kum San Danztitude Humanitarian Organisation for MediaCorp Pte Ltd Organisations Fergus Archibald, John Martin and Teo Chee Kiat Dharma Cakra Society Migration Economics (H.O.M.E.) Mei Heong Yuen Food Industries Pte Fu Chun Community Club friends Teo Teck Kay DKSH Singapore Pte Ltd i1snapshot Ltd Ministry of Community Development, Foong Keng Seng Ter Seng Koon & Family Dojowu IK Chin Travel Service (S) Pte Ltd Meng Choon Youth and Sports Gee Wee Ming Tng Chye Soon Dragon D’or Cosmetics iTrade Marketing Mercedes-Benz Singapore Ministry of Education Ho Poey Wee Toh Choon Huat Dragon Tree Milk Shake House J.P. Morgan Mina’s Homemade Epok-Epok Ministry of Health Jane R. Lulla Viji Ramakhrisnan DSO (Oriental Delight Catering) Jack Singing Training & Musical Mr Bean Ministry of Social and Family Janice Chia Ka-Yin Wendy Leung EBM Trading Centre Nail Code Development Jenny Leung Wong Horng Yit EDMY Corporation (S) Pte Ltd Jen’s Creation National Heart Centre Singapore National Council of Social Service John Ong Wong Tian Fu Emiko Arts Jerry Tan Eye Surgery Nature Vegetarian Catering Pte Ltd National Environment Agency Kek Khoon Hock Yeo Lee Hua Esther’s Creation - Special Bubble Jessica’s Delight - Lontong Special Ngai Heng Book Binder Pte Ltd National Library Board Kelvin Erh Soon Huat Yong Kit Meng Tea Jian Yu Construction Pte Ltd Nikkoo Florist National Volunteer & Philanthropy K K Teoh Yong Yunn Shii Evergreen Buddhist Culture Service JOJO Coffee Ocean Curry Fish Head Centre Lan Hui Shan Pte Ltd JOJO Makan ONI Global Pte Ltd NTUC Fairprice Chai Chee Lee Meng Kher ORGANISATIONS/GROUPS Fancy Papers Supplier JOJO Pancake Orchid Gallery NTUC FairPrice Foundation Ltd Lee Woon Poh Fengshan Diamond RC (Ms Woon’s JP Nelson Equipment Pte Ltd Oriental Foot Reflexology Centre NTUC FairPrice Jurong Point Lee Yeng and Friends 3M Technologies (S) Pte Ltd Students) JS Hair Dressing Beauty Saloon Pamplemousse Bistro + Bar NTUC Income Insurance Co- Lim Chee Chian 66 Super Store Fireworks Media Jurong Bird Park Pastry Kitchen Operative Ltd Lim Gek Kwee 7 Sensations Fitness First Just Green Vegetarian Food Phoenix Beauty Salon Police Training Command Lim Wee Kuan Abbott Laboratories (S) Pte Ltd Flame of the Forest Kai Joo Departmental & Optical PinkQ (TRACOM) Low Lay Eng Ace Medical Services Pte Ltd Fo You Yuan Vegetarian Restaurant Kai Joo Hung Optical & Watches Playground@Big Splash Public Utilities Board Max Teo Admira Pte Ltd Fong Shun Thai Buddhist Artifacts Karate-Do Goju-Kai Singapore Polycare Optometrist SAF 6th Army Maintenance Base Mdm Lim Chew Heok and family Advance Canvas Industries Pte Ltd Food From The Heart (Karate Interest Group of Pottery Corner Singapore Pools (Private) Limited Mdm Loo Kwee Chin and family Aerogaz (S) Pte Ltd Food Summons Waterloo Street 21 Changi-Simei Community Club) Precious Eyes Optical South East Community Mr & Mrs Er Chang Kai and family Alcare Pharmaceuticals Pte Ltd Fook Hin Pawnshop Pte Ltd Keppel Integrated Engineering Princeton Pharmacy (S) Pte Ltd Development Council Ng Bak Eng Apollo Food Holdings Berhad Fook Yuan Pawnshop Keppel Offshore & Marine Pru Trading Tote Board Ng Boon Chong Arox Singapore Pte Ltd Fountain Money Changer Kim Hock Guan PTC System (S) Pte Ltd Ng Lee Gek Atos Wellness Pte Ltd Frozen Treat Kopitiam Investment Pte Ltd Qool Enviro Pte Ltd INDIVIDUALS Ng Theng Heng Bakery House Fullhouse Singapore Pte Ltd Koufu Foodcourt - 素满园 Raffles Country Club Nicholas Teo Bali Tangi Gan Teck Kar Investments Pte Ltd Kushinagara Buddhist Cultural Raffles Town Club President Tony Tan Keng Yam Peh Oon Kee Barang-Barang Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd Products (Pte) Ltd Rainbow Fruit Stall 彩虹水果 Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam Peh Oon Kee Basic Essence Gifts Store Kwan Im Vegetarian Restaurant Reactiv Ms Jessica Tan Phoon Huy Tiang Baxter Healthcare (Asia) Pte Ltd Glitter Star Kway Guan Huat Regent Media Pte Ltd Dr Teo Ho Pin Poh Cheow Tee Bee Choo Herbal Hair Treatment Golf Asia Kwong Cheong Thye Pte Ltd Ren Ting Trading Mr Hawazi Daipi Poh Chin Loo Bengawan Solo Pte Ltd Goodmen 好好先生 Kwong Cheong Thye Pte Ltd Revez Motion Pte Ltd Mr Yeo Guat Kwang Quek Guat Keow Bingo Cup Grand Hyatt Singapore KYDZ International LLP Roma’s Deli Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon Richard Slovenski Chai Chee Noodle Village Pte Ltd Group of Philanthropists L.D.Waxson (S) Pte Ltd Rotaract Club of Singapore East Mr Gan Thiam Poh Richard Tan Champions Golf Academy Hai Fong Restaurant LBK Import & Export Rotary Club of Garden City Alice Tan Richard Wong Changi Simei Detox Dance Group Han Poh Court Trading Lee Foundation Singapore Aloysius Tan Roger Wan Chilli Api Catering Pte Ltd Hanis Cafe & Bakery Pte Ltd Lee Wei Song School Of Music Royal Caribbean Cruises (Asia) Pte Ang Bang Gee Serene Tang China Express Travel (S) Pte Ltd Han’s (F&B) Pte Ltd Lend Lease Retail Pte Ltd Ltd Ang Liak Kiat Sim Boon Hai Ci Yan Organic Vegetarian Health Happy Realm Vegetarian Food Lian Yick Metal Tents Pte Ltd Sa-Koyo Pte Ltd Annio Sim Stephen Poh Food Centre Pte Ltd Liew’s Handicraft Sambarang Batucrang Barry Lim Subramaniam Citiexchange Express & Services Harmony MT Pte Ltd Light of Wisdom San Jiang Eating House Chen Hui Si Susan Foo Pte Ltd Heartstrings Floral and Gifts Lim Clinic and Surgery Saqqara Foot Reflexology & Chew Boon Kiat Susan Lim Citrusox Heng Kwang Optics & Contact Lens Lim Family Shoulder Massage Pte Ltd Ch’ng Jit Koon Swaran Singh Clear Channel Singapore Centre Lim Kin Guan/ Sng Bee Hong SCB Cool Chua Soo Kim Tan Aik Koon CMYZ Design & Prints High Tea Lions Club Of Singapore 308-A1 Selvi’s (Where Beauty Begins) Chui Ya Jin Tan Aik Sin Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hola Cafeteria LiveWell Magazine Seng Hua Hng Foodstuff Pte Ltd

Annual Report 2012/13 Acknowledgement 146 147 SEPOMs Singapore Very Special Arts Singapore 旅杰佛教文物阴溪殿公庙: Kwek Sing Kin, Chng 锦茂村水美宫大伯公庙: 刘亚龙, 李两 Seng Motor Pte Ltd - Raymond Serena Hair & Beauty Salon Vincent Watch Pte Ltd 满愿茶香之旅 Kok Whatt, Resource Partner 华, 杨素柳 Tang, Alvin Sim, Alvin Goh, Lee Shanghai Fruits Pte Ltd Vinta Trading Company 嘹亮佛经流通处 Pte Ltd, Ong Meng Chai 慈云山宫协会: 黄金德, 陈厝文, 张进 Lai Heng, Steve Pang, RTMT Sheng Moh Fruits & Provision Store VIQUE 竹野花卉与手工艺协北坛: Wong Yuen Choy, 洪汉奇来, 陈蔡文 Motor Pte Ltd - Ricky Tay Sincere Photo Studio Wang-Fu Industry (Pte) Ltd 滨海湾金沙酒店《金山楼》义福龙坛: 黄美珠 (亚碹) 中南坛 : Jason Lim, 林俊德芽笼29巷口联合公司中元会: Kwek Singapore Pools (Private) Limited West Point Optometrist 特百惠保鲜环保 TUPPERWARE 玉封文礼忠云坛: 许再兴 (红毛仔), 北莲坛: 丘志明 (小明), 蔡成隆, Sing Kin, KKH Food Trading (S) Singapore Press Holdings Winter Time 新加坡 “香港之友” 国际饮食协会 Lim Yew Choon M-Coat Pte Ltd - David Tan Pte Ltd - 许江虎 Foundation Woodlands Swimming Complex 慈善坛 (达摩祖师): 李诚实, 林亚福圣府: 许百典 / 王良海, Northern 宏茂桥一路兴中元会: Kwek Sing SIOU Asia Xin Ying Wushu Training Centre EDUCATIONAL 兴, Hock Seng Heng Transport Stars Pte Ltd - Albert Lee Kin, Suresh Skiniks Skin Care Centre YEW HUAT Scaffolding & INSTITUTIONS & Trading Pte Ltd - Vincent Tan 金文泰联合宫: 吴文成 (Robert), 黄淡滨尼坊合心社中元会: Ricky Chew, SMJ Furnishings (S) Pte Ltd Construction Pte Ltd. Bee Teong 崧珲, Lim Har Hiong, General 谢慧珠, Chia Soon Teck, Goh Soon Heng Cake and Tim Sum YEW HUAT Scaffolding Work Changkat Changi Secondary School 花莲宫: 李亚春 (Mr Lee), Teng Kok Lumber Products Pte Ltd, Lee Chong Meng Southern Palace Vegetarian YHS (Singapore) Pte Ltd Changkat Primary School Hiang Beng Chuan Lim Lye Hock Restaurant Yi Kou Wei Pte Ltd Deyi Secondary School 裕廊凤山寺: 林清河, Sin Gee Huat 进宝坛: 周炳水, 张庆良, Ng Ting 马林百列中心顺顺顺中元会, 马林百 Standard Chartered Bank Singapore Yilai Abalone Dunearn Secondary School Hardware - 曾振源, Ang Shee Ann, Loh Chue Leong, Seng 列商联中元会, 吴耀源, 洪兰芳, Star Book Store Yip’s Cookies & more Dunman Secondary School Choon, Seng Choon Leong Project Pte Ltd (昇隆工程傲翔 Summer Grace Yong Xiang Economical Bee Hoon Fuchun Primary School Huat Trading - Jackson Goh, 永益机私人有限公司) Lee Koh Siong, Goh Khim Mok, Wan Sun Tanning Studio Pte Ltd Your Only Gift Fuchun Secondary School 件公司 - Mdm Tan Desmond Tang Yang Health Products & Foot Super Bean International Pte Ltd Youth Group from Metta Buddhist ITE College East Five Stars Tours Pte Ltd (伍星旅游) 合发班丹花园中元会: Cycle & Reflexology (萬陽综合保健器材 Super Coffeemix Manufacturing Ltd Culture ITE College West - Vincent Lim, Alan Ng Choon Carriage Industries (1986) Pte 中心) T.K.H Deco Pte Ltd Zi Yean Restaurant Pte Ltd 自然活 Pasir Ris Secondary School Chee, 张庆良, 王伟全, 林载顺, Ltd, Seah Han Seng, Lee Tai Warren Golf & Country Club 7th Tai Aun Medical Hall Pte Ltd 海鲜 Pei Hwa Secondary School 黄明和, 陈梓莹, 卓新川, 郑德和, How Month Committee: Peter Ang, Taisan Import & Export Zi Zai Vegetarian Singapore American School 沈丰家, 黄海山, 卓莉芳, 林威联, 麟谷峇鲁平安社中元会: Chng Sok Goh Boon Sin, Kuik Ah Han Tampines Optical & Contact Lens 伦恩 St. Gabriel’s Secondary School 许俪正, 黄水竣, 林添吉, 吕培顺, Huay, Cindy Koh Swee Beng, 友诺士工业区丰发社中元会: Centre Pte Ltd 饼屋 Temasek Primary School – Malay 方惠铭, 洪志明 William Ong Hong Seng, Lim Richard Lim, Tan Tew Seng, IMD

Taste Original Organic Mart 准提 Dance Group 安济圣王庙: Chua Kok Wah PBM Koke Whee, Rebecca Wong Shi Contractors Pte Ltd, Tan Teck Tenderkids Child Care & 惜缘玉封至富财帛星君庙: 黄联兴, 黄联 Yun, Tan Yow Lin Sheng, Tai Chin Wan Development Centre 慧生 RELIGIOUS 成, Tan Aik Hock 先驱北路中元会: 王宝源, William 新兴栈房中元会: TAL Holdings Pte Teng Yang Organic Trading 群心 Teamwork ORGANISATIONS 北山救世堂: 吴淳荞, 阿全, 陈英达, Ang, Peter Chee Fu Sing, 吴如 Ltd - 陈亚来, Er Hui Shan, Tan TES-AMM (Singapore) Pte Ltd 慈爱 - Fruit Rojak 陈丽娟, Taiko Jacky, Ben Oh, 金, 洪城辉, Suntrad Engineering Cheng Ser (阿慈) The Chiropractic Clinic 慈爱 - 生面 Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Kim Ting Landscape Pte Ltd Pte Ltd 兀兰东区厂商联合中元会: 周文 The Community Foundation of 大悲院 Museum 关帅协莲坛: 许再兴, 黄成财, Liang 城市购物中心商联中元会: 王木生, 记, Loh Soon Wan, Yew Huat

Singapore 心莲心 Buddhist Life Mission 佛教生命协会 See Hing, 刘吉贵, 林劲福 PBM, 林 Mary Beauty & Fashion - Lim Scaffolding Work - 陈成发,

The Food Barn 北斗星 Golden Pagoda Buddhist Temple 金发, 陈维忠 BBM, 黄鸿铭, Eng Kim Kwee Mike Chong, Angelia Ang, See The New Women Group 四弘愿 Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Kwang Chiang, 许仁山 SKS Collections - Joseph Lim Teck Ho Private Limited, Kenny The Organic Paradise 观音斋 Loyang Tua Pek Kong Temple 凤图庙: Ng Kee Chew Seng Ang Ching Kang, KA Industrial The Shady Business 济心壇 Mahakaruna Buddhist Society 2012 年慈光福物展介会星马艺人歌台中元会 Engineering Pte Ltd, 永成主席, The Sukha House 百草味 Herbal Legion Man Fatt Lam Buddhist Temple Hay Dairies Pte Ltd - Hay Weng 吴运输中元会: 吴木新, Season Bus 林鉅评 The Wan Boo Sow Charity Fund Ltd 一心一意 Palelai Buddhist Temple Kheng, 陈利盛寿桃馆 - 廖琰 Services Co. Pte Ltd - Goh Poy 荷兰通道居民商店巴刹联合中元 Thong Seng Tong Traditional 红萍小社 Ramakrishnan Mission Boys Home 银, 陈机光, 王茂荣, Taylor Tyler Wah, CT Civil 会: 陈奕政, 林秀搒, Ricky Lau, Chinese Medicine Shop 自然酒楼 The Buddhist Union Herbal Hair Spa and Salon 张振 Construction Pte Ltd - Carlos Tay Sing Yi F&B Pte Ltd - Lim Cheng Thye Hong Cafeteria 佛友资讯 Tong Tek Buddhist Temple 发, Tan Song Chay, Michael Oh 勿洛北E区厂商友谊社中元会: Hoon, Yong Air-Conditioning Tian Tai Eating House 国营印刷法华寺 Choon Lor, Juho Construction Steven Mong, 陈清泉, Jessie Services - Yong Wee Cheong, TID Group Pte Ltd 和盛饼家万佛堂莲池精舍 Pte Ltd - Siah Teck Loo, 傅文邦, Catering - Jimmy Tan, Wong Kim Lim Ming Peng Tiong Bahru Football Club 阿嬷的被 Ho Shao Dong, Toh Lee Hong, Soon, Vismark Food Industries 德福十巷福德正神中元会: Ronnie Triskelion Singapore 法藏精舍 Supporters of Lunar Yew Huat Scaffolding Work - Tan - David Tan, Fung Nam Chin, Khoo, 陈国华, 陈锦源, Eric Wong UMC ServiceMaster Pte Ltd 家乡小吃 7th Month Charity Seng Huat, 吴茂新, Five Stars Chong Kwong Ping Machinery Transportation Pte Ltd Uncle Ringo Trading Pte Ltd 能仁精舍 Auctions Tours Pte Ltd - Lim Cheng Hoe, 裕廊东24街南山乡村中元会: 蔡木川, 拢友社中元会: 黄保拢 (亚九), 林 UniHom Superstore 智冠素食 (Reservoir Koffee Corner) (Not in alphabetical order) Burt Wee Lai Huat, Goh Chin 黄联成, 谢亨利南全, Diamond Hotel - 谢孝铭, Unilever Singapore Pte Ltd 叶世品先生 Wah, 陈朝信, Allround Advanced 丹戎巴葛无尾巷中元会: 陈长贺 (重 Allgreen Design Pte Ltd Urah Transdermal Pte Ltd 白新春茶庄万兴坛: 黄永财, Ah Heng, Liew Sun Technologies Pte Ltd - Pang Eng 贺) , 白建泰, Ng Chee Wei, Seven Seas Oil Trading Pte Ltd Value Wellness 齐力点心站 Meow, Yee Tat Glass Trading, Peng, Arox Singapore Pte Ltd - Michael Teo Jwee Tio, Lek Yong 合兴社中元会: Kwek Sing Kin, Yap Velocity, Novena Square 因缘结缘团 Mary Aw, James Sim Chee Tay Kim Ann, Lim Yok Lay, Wu Han Thiam Meng Investments Ltd 新之味杂志 Keong Huan Yu 西海岸汽车市场中元会: Yong Lee 启信街百胜楼联合社中元会: 董理松,

Annual Report 2012/13 Acknowledgement 148 149 Wilson (庆芳), RJ Contract Pte 裕廊东金圣殿: John, Veron Geok Hoe, Alan Ng, Grid + Line 顺山亭榕树大伯公宫: 谢汉武, 黄庆 Ltd, J-Kho Engineering Pte Ltd, 忠保律中元会 Ltd - Rick Toh, 李绍文, Lee Goon 如切坊商店中心联合会: Jimmy Pte Ltd - Li Xizhen, Au Ah Tee, 兴, 陈海景 Chin Ee Engineering Works, San 西封坛: 陈亚礼, 蔡顺发 Huan, JLA Marine Supplies Pte Saw, Lee Kiat Boon, Ang Cheng Tan Wei Auto Trading - Wendy Cheong Stainless Steel Work; Ho Technologies Pte Ltd, New Town Engineering Pte Ltd - 邱 Ltd, 倩萍, Kee Hai Hardware Peow Tan Cheong Meng Chwee, Lim Siew Shun Yi Cheng Contract Engineering 新城, 赵心群金文泰镇商联会中元会: 吴文成, 黄裕廊飞禽公园友谊中元会: 林佳清渊阁中元会: 余学钧, Geck Huat Cheng Pte Ltd, Phoenix Pewter, Mum Apollo Food Industries (M) Sdn Bhd 崧珲, Goh Khee Huat, Origin 汶, Perumal Arumai Chandran, Trading, Kou Liang Ang, 杨分雁万兴坛: 黄永财, Teng Fung Soon Industries Pte Ltd - 连长兴 Herbal Hair Treatment Pte Ltd, Projman Pte Ltd, Tan Bee Eng, (老板娘), 吴淳荞 Construction Pte Ltd; Ma Jian Sin Mui Heng Food Industries Pte Winter Time (Moments of Warmth) Scoopy Ice Cream Cake, Soh Ter Soon Chuan, Lee Woon 137,138,139 淡宾尼商店吧刹联合社 Guo Ltd, Stytech Auto Workshop, 陈云龙, 黄郅崴, 黄明礼, 黄奕聪, 林 Yih Peng, Niam Heng Ming, Low Sing 中元会: 胜利菜馆; 周亚才宝竹宫: Vinson Chu, Joseph Y S, 邵 Citystar Construction Pte Ltd 德容, 李添南, 曾添成, 许如风, Joo Hiang Access Electrical Pte Ltd - Derrick 贩兴社中元会: Daniel Mah, Dan 全峰, Law Tian Beng Singapore Vehicle Traders 许友发, 王利源, 郑伟光, 郑伟贤, 正华七福宫: 赖俊鹏, 梁昆景, 世强, Loo Airfreight Pte Ltd, May Lee Mei 义和宫顺天堂: 吴运输服务 (私人)有 Association - Neo Tiam Ting, 林瑛财, 陈玉金, 汪合源, 林载顺, STAAC Construction Pte Ltd, 勿洛北联谊社中元会: 蓝泰, Kim Chu, 陈利盛寿桃馆, LFA Global 限公司, 吴木新, Automobile & Raymond Tang Siah Huat 黄明和, 汪江铃, 信隆食品有限公 Hourhub Pte Ltd, Neo Chun Wei, Leng Store - 傅文邦 Pte Ltd, 吕国华, 丁文和, 张财福, Trading Pte Ltd; Neo Tiam 中顺坛: Kwek Sing Kin, 亚龙, Lew 司, 卓再发, 梁世添, 廖景凤, 卓文

Tan Chin Kwang, Tan Seck Kuan 力山街福潮兴中元会: 林木成 (Muck 陈泉裕, Kelvin, Kou Fook Oi Ting PBM, Tan Tze Hau Donny, Peng Kiap, Kong Seng Huat 发麦波申三合兴中元会: 林耀辉, Chan Seng), 廖宝贵, 沈展辉, 阿勇丹戎加东坊中元会: 刘谢贤, 刘捷 Don Motoring Private Limited, Tyres Pte Ltd 林佳汶, 陈勇联, 蔡顺发, 陈正正, 许 Chee Kong, Tan Kee Kuang, 丹戎加东中元会: 安琪, Steven 玄, Lee Kai Hiong, Union Label Bee Choo Herbal Hair Treatment 阴圣殿: 周来福, 卓清旺, 张文荣, 周仁山, 邓银岗, 陈秋理, 陈国华, Daniel Tan Tan, Tan Thiang Teck, Tan Kok Industries Pte Ltd; Andy Lim Pte Ltd - 谢美珠来发傅金源, 许再兴, 傅子良, Yap 丰涛别墅邻里中元会: 林德祥, 陈 Choon, Tan Loke Soon, Goh 麟记与联邦汽车展销中心中元会: 淡滨尼联合宫大兴区感天大帝: Ah Yam Boon Lai, Goh Chin Hock, Ching 春成, 林丽贞, Keith Ng Keng Chin Hock 张天成, 许源海, 林亚保, 王宥 Junelink Secretarial Services; Ivan 毛广岛中元会: Ang Eng Bock, Chong Hua, Steven Lim, Wang Kwang, Ang Shee Choon, 蔡月惹兰峇哈居民中元会: Jimmy, 刘木, Thrive Technic Pte Ltd - Teo Ng Song Hoi Vincent Quek, Mun Siong Kok Keng, Lim Seng Lai, Teng 明国开, 阿喜, C J Automobile, Thiam Teck, Thomas Luah, Kah Hong Electronic Engineering Engineering Pte Ltd, Shell Ah Boo 金文泰第五巷平安社中元会: 吴文 E-Weal Hardware Pte Ltd - Raymond Lim, Motor-East Pte Pte Ltd; 张文释 Eastern Petroleum Pte Ltd, Ang 菜市面庄私人有限公司 - 陈伟明成 (Robert), 黄崧珲, Sundaresan Cheng Chee Weng Ltd Vincent Watch Pte Ltd; 刘政运, 何梅 Sing Kok, Hai Leck Engineering Dicky C K Cheong Krishnamurthi, Hair Needz, Lim 勿洛北工业食品联合中元会: Kiong 贝亨街中元会 (惹兰苏丹): 曾招基, 珠, Pung Whei Meng Pte Ltd, Cheng Buck Poh, Kuo Oil (S) Pte Ltd Cheo Eng Sing Food Pte Ltd - Tang Siew 谢泰松, 王通海, 阿南, Ng Chee 阴莲坛: 安溪大二三爷伯千秋－林祥 Josimar Contruction“N” Marine Gates PCM Construction Ltd 137,138,139 商店吧刹联合社中元会: Hwa Wei, Chia Thai Cheong, Chan 禾, Winnie (莊荔雁) , 林益豪, 洪 Engineering, Ong Tian Hoo B.S.K Stevedoring Pte Ltd

黄金来, 黄赛发, 中心咖啡茶室淡滨尼工业区合兴社中元会: 林金忠, Ju De Pte Ltd, Lee Yock Wah, 秀珍, 梁根张海城 BBM Fatt Chan Metal Industrials Pte 黄埔通道购物中心大牌82大兴社中 Gan Hoo Huat, Fastec M&E Pte System Group Realty Pte Ltd Anthony Toh, 郭燕真, 俊友联谊社 - Changi 群友中元会 Ltd, Fatt Chan Aluminium 元会: 沈裕仁 (华仔), Lai Weng Ltd - Paul Lim Kian Soon, Tin 黄埔通道熟食中心大牌90大兴社中 Ah 光, 上海, 邝保南, 兴兴宝号, 麦肯西汽车贸易中心中元会: Alvin Construction Chuan Boon Tay, 栋利贸易建筑公司, 元会: Jimmy Yong, 刘亚龙, Tan 冯金成, 陈秀萍, Goh, Steve Pang Pang Eng Peng, Lim Seng Lai, Ghim 明古连商业大厦中元会: Chua Cher Toh Leong Cheng Kim Chuan (金川), Chan Sung 潘才顺, 田展球 Fang Min Leong, Richard Tan Heng Trading, Mdm Neo Kui Hoy Khiang, Mr Leow, 亚华, Top 兀兰E区厂商联合中元会: 曾耀平, Og 黄腾辉, 建荣行, BHT Air-conditioning 实龙岗中心居民中元会: Ivy Lai Koh Kock Leong Enterprise Pte Ltd - Clean System Services Pte Ltd Mr Tok, Ng Peck Hua, Alvin Lee 齐灵坛: 陈锦婷, 黄冠乔, 红毛仔 & Maintenance Services - Kelvin 波东巴西第一道合作社中元会: Koh Tiam Teck - Esther Yap, Micheal Ng Say Ying Kiat, Resource Partner Pte 黄清来, 陈华联, 黄环珠, 黄保拢 Tan, Goo Beng Chwee, Ling Lin Ghee, 柯先生, Gwtech Allround Sports Center - David Tan Hock Ltd - Ong Meng Chai, Mdm Tan, 阿曾盛佛寺 Xiang Yao Ji Food Holding Pte Ltd - Engineering Pte Ltd - Goh C. T., Juho Construction Pte Ltd - T.L. Siah 汽车城中元会: Yong Lee Seng Motor Rong Yi Spare Parts Co. 花果山宫: Wilson Goh, H C Auto Pte Mr Cheong, Toh Chin Poh, 黄冠 Simon Kho 联益铁棚私人有限公司

Pte Ltd; Raymond Tang, Alvin 友联中元会: 萧长顺, 张振桂, 陶发 Ltd, Gan Tong San - Louis 乔, 黄天扶武吉知马大厦中元会: 王泉发 PBM, 陈 Wehuat Seng Engineering Works Sim, Alvin Goh, San Hup Bee 新记－杨应青, 郭秋源, Ng Teck 成兴齐天宫香友会: Alvin Lee Ban 蔡厝港关帝庙: 黄腾辉, 黄镇狮, Tan 宝发, Wong Chong Jin, Hui Hua 安溪四川殿, 黄联华, Koh Mui Mui Motoring Pte Ltd Chuan, Koh Siong Lim, 亚成白 Seng (万成), Ang Hong Kiat, Kah Tong, Pacific Motor Credit Credit Pte Ltd, Jeffrey Ng Thian We Holdings Ltd, Cedric Ng 勿洛北商联中元会: 陈清泉, Kao Lee 钢私人有限公司, Tan Teng Seng Hellen, Ng Chee Wei, Chow Wai Pte Ltd, Toh Keng Ho Sai 鸿运石膏装修工程 Aluminum Industrial Pte Ltd - H. 三巴旺威灵顿中元会: 梁世喜, 梁其 Hong Dynasty Lift Truck & Services Pte 武吉知马马城中元会: Ang Kiong Chow Chaw Ling Adeline P. Tan, Jennifer Ng, William Koh, 德中峇鲁齐天宫: 林扬义, 林和顺 Ltd, Ultra Speed Enterprises, Le Teng, Ivan Teo, CT Civil Chiu Siew Cheong Kiuang Nam Pte Ltd, Foo Khee 裕廊教车中心中元会: Yap Cheng 天龙宫: 亚财, Tan Seng Huat, Tan Motor Enterprise, 陈聪民, Ngam Construction Pte Lt d- Carlos Woon, Wong Kim Soon Seng, 叶进忠, 林佳汶, Alexis Tan Yu Qing, Yew Huat Scaffolding Brothers Cushion, Koh Ah Kiat, Tay, Tan Bok Kwee 增顺大厦中元会: 林贵祥, Richard Ming Ching, Confirm Trading (S) & Construction Pte Ltd, Tan Ah Hup Long Automobile Pte Ltd, 罗弄榴梿联合顺兴社中元会: 廖宝贵, Koh, Sin Teck Leong Marketing Pte Ltd, Or Thiam Hock Sew Bravo Auto; Ng Bee Lian, Eric 素瑛, 陈敬文 (Ah Boon) and Resources Private Limited 慈德堂中元会: 林天送, Lim Lay Morrisons Export Buying Office Sim, Good Shine (GSS) Trading 荣德宫日兴醒狮健身院: 傅子铭, 傅春荣, Y Z Kuan, Seng Leong Steel (Ent) Limited - H K Tang - Ah Chai 马城天顺宫大伯公 Trading - Goh Yao Zong, Meteor Pte Ltd - 卓三平, Toh Hong Huat 檺林宫: 符明成, 欧文兴, Allgreen 波东巴西中元会合作社－白明琼武吉知马巴刹小贩中心中元会: David Cleaning Services - Wu Zheng 裕益社中元会: 林亚兴, Lim Ah Hong, Design Pte Ltd, Shalyn Khoo, Ng 龙莲花山宫: 陈美均, Ban Hock Food Chiang (阿如) Fa, Ong Chin Guan Lee Hui Teo, 李诚实, Quek Hong Yiam Kee, Chow Keong Seng, Pte Ltd, 梁顺海, Advance Carton, 珍珠百货商场中元会巴西班让振兴社中元会: Yeo Eng Sun Leong Lai Fun 马其兄如切坊商店中心联合会 Tong, Koh Eng Kim, Lim Kian 狮城阴阵殿公庙: 朱金昌 Jurong Hong San See Assn: Lim 勿洛 (E) 区厂商公会: Steven Mong, 唐琥, 陈天文, 叶世品, 梁田, 邱胜扬, Seng 汤申旧车中心中元会: Alvin Goh, Tan Cheng Hoe A&G Industrial Gas Trading Pte 严丙量, 郑纯, 王冠龙

Annual Report 2012/13 Acknowledgement 150 151 Acknowledgement 153 Directory of Our Welfare Centres

Metta Day Activity Centre for the Intellectually Disabled Blk 627 Hougang Ave 8 #01-130 S(530627) Tel: 6385 2913 Fax: 6385 2914 Email: [email protected]

Metta Home for the Disabled & Metta Home Day Activity Centre 2 Woodlands St 31 S(738580) Tel: 6365 7666 Fax: 6365 7555 Email: [email protected]

Metta Day Rehabilitation Centre for the Elderly Blk 296 Tampines St 22 #01-526 S(520296) Tel: 6789 5951 Fax: 6786 3758 Email: [email protected]

Metta Hospice Care Metta Building (Level 5) 32 Simei St 1 S(529950) Tel: 6580 4695 Fax: 6787 7542 Email: [email protected]

SE CDC – Metta Student Care Centre Blk 508 Bedok North Ave 3 #01-369 S(460508) Tel: 6446 5324 Fax: 6446 5334 Email: [email protected]

Metta PreSchool @Simei Metta Building (Level 2) 32 Simei St 1 S(529950) Tel: 6580 4653 Fax: 6580 4650 Email: [email protected]

Metta PreSchool @Punggol Block 194 Punggol Road #01-01 S(820194) Tel: 6483 9585 Fax: 6483 9586 Email: [email protected]

Metta School 30 Simei St 1 S(529949) Tel: 6788 5800 Fax: 6788 5507 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mettaschool.edu.sg

Metta Building 32 Simei St 1 S(529950) Tel: 6580 4688 Fax: 6580 4699 Email: [email protected] Website: www.metta.org.sg Facebook: mettawelfareassociation