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Purple Parade NEWS www.apsn.org.sg March 2014 MCI (P) 108/02/2014 Kiwani’s Careheart Centre (JB) Ministry Visitors to CFA Ms Low Yen Ling (Parliamentary Secretary to MSF) and MOS Ms Sim Ann (Education) Dr Chen feeding the Tilapia fish in the pond. More on pg 8 flanked by APSN Exco Members and Staff. More on pg 2 Tanglin School Green Award CCA Carnival Tanglin School students Nur Azirah and Terran Tan receiving the Mdm Halimah Yacob, Speaker of Parliament, posing with Children’s Charities awards from Ms Grace Fu. More on pg 4 Association (CCA) Board of Directors. More on pg 3 Work Experience @Singtel Charity Golf Dinner Purple Parade Tanglin students @SingTel Charity Golf Dinner. More on pg 20 APSN Chaoyang School students performing on stage at the Purple Parade. More on pg 4 Ministry officials visit CFA Minister of State for Education Ms Sim Ann and Parliamentary Secretary of Ministry of Family & Social Development Ms Low Yen Ling paid a visit to the APSN Centre for Adults on 15 January 2014. On hand to welcome them were Exco members and senior staff of APSN. It was Ms Sim Ann’s second visit, as she last visited on 10 Dec 2012. Both she and Ms Low were keen to update themselves of the vocational training programmes at CFA. In particular, a “pilot programme” which was started to cater to those APSN students who at that time could not qualify to get into Delta Senior School. After coming to CFA, they followed a SHATEC-based vocational programme at Han’s, and were able to get three Statements of Attainments. Following this, they were offered part-time jobs at Han’s. This proved that all APSN students, with relevant vocstional training, whether such training led to Certificates (e.g. WSQ Certification) or not, could benefit from vocational training and indeed find jobs in Chairman of CFA Mr Winston Wong and Adviser Dr Francis C. Chen in conversation with MOS Ms Sim Ann. open employment. Further, from the beginning of this year, the invidious system of only admitting students who pass the WPLN into Delta Senior School is the vocational training for all disability groups may be abolished, and a “dual track” system instituted, allowing all consolidated. APSN students to transit to Delta seamlessly. Dr Francis C. Chen expressed his personal thanks to Ms Sim Ann There was quite a lengthy discussion on all aspects of and Dr Chong Suet Ling for their involvement in restoring vocational training, and Ms Low showed great interest the status quo ante. in the activities at CFA. Exco Members present were: President Chan Chee Keong, Vice-Presidents Dr Francis The visitors also toured the CFA premises, and watched C. Chen and Winston Wong and Treasurer S.C. Gwee, some of the vocational training activities in progress. and Members Royce Seah, Ruby Cheah, Margaret MSF was keen to know the programmes at CFA, such Goh & Chinnu, Mrs Rose Ng (CFA Treasurer), CEO that the plan they have for SG Enabled to spearhead Kenneth Tham & CFA Director William Tng. Association for Persons APSN Centre for Adults APSN Delta Senior School APSN Tanglin School APSN Katong School APSN Chaoyang School with Special Needs 29 Jalan Tembusu, 3 Choa Chu Kang Grove 143 Alexandra Road 900 New Upper 18 Ang Mo Kio Ave 9 900 New Upper Changi Road Singapore 438235 Singapore 688237 Singapore 159924 Changi Road Singapore 569767 Singapore 467354 Tel: 63462425 Tel: 6276 3818 Tel: 6475 1511 Singapore 467354 Tel: 6456 6922 Tel: 6479 6252 Fax: 63467518 Fax: 6468 3608 Fax: 6472 0408 Tel: 6445 8027 Fax: 6456 2030 Fax: 64796272 Fax: 6445 6313 Committees & Officials EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SCHOOLS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CFA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE EDITORIAL & PUBLICITY President Chairman / Supervisor Chairman SUBCOMMITTEE Mr Chan Chee Keong, PBM Mr Chan Chee Keong Mr Winston Wong Chairman / Editor Dr Francis C. Chen Vice-Presidents Hon Treasurer Adviser Dr Francis C. Chen, PBM, BBM Mr Gwee Sze Chuan Dr Francis C. Chen Secretary Mr Winston Wong Mr Koey Zi Qi Secretary Hon Treasurer Hon Secretary Mrs Michelle Liau Mrs Rose Ng Reporters Mr Royce Seah Mdm Kharul Bariyah Rashid Committee Members Secretary/Staff Member Ms Shahleeni Devi Hon Treasurer Ms Kristin Van Burm Mr William Tng Mr Winston Wee Mr Gwee Sze Chuan A/Prof Mohan Menon Ms Nur Raihanah Bte Rahmat Mrs Margaret Goh Committee Members Ms Chang Wei Ling Assistant Hon Treasurer Dr Victor Tay Ms Donna Canestra Mrs Ruby Cheah Mr Winston Wong Mrs Janet Fong Photographers Mr Bill Bowman Ms Karen Tan Committee Members Staff Members Mr Kwok Yan Hoe Mr Kelvin Yong Mr Bill Bowman Mdm Aslinah Binte Ahmad Mr Lee Chuan Bee Mr Koey Zi Qi Ms Kristin Van Burm Mdm Lim Cheng Liew Mrs Margaret Goh Mrs Margaret Goh Mrs Liza Ow Mrs Annabel Claire Moore Ex-officio A/ Prof Mohan Menon Mr Kenneth Tham Ms Angie Ng MOE Representative Ex-officio Dr Victor Tay Mdm Lisa Choy Mr Kenneth Tham Mr Chinnu Palanivelu (Co-opted) Ex-officio Mr Kenneth Tham www.apsn.org.sg 2The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of theAssociation. Contributions are actively sought, but the editor reserves the right to amend and edit prior to publication. ©Copyright 2013 APSN Ministry officials visit CFA CCA X’mas Fair The Annual X’mas Fair by Children’s Charities Association (CCA) was held on 7 Dec 2013 at Ngee Ann City. The occassion was graced by Mdm Halimah Yacob, Speaker of Parliament. Stalls put up by the six member charities under CCA and sponsors and friends helped towards a fun-day enjoyed by all. The day started with a “Walk the Extra Mile With Me” with clients, members and volunteers, together with Mediacorp artistes. Dr Chen with staff at APSN HQ stall There were games stalls, and the stall put up by APSN Centre for Adults won the Award for “best decorated stall”. Dance and song items were contributed by clients of the six member charities. This Fair is one of 4 major projects CCA organises every year to raise funds. A section of the crowd at the X'mas Fair. Ms Karen Tan receiving Prize for Best Decorated Stall on behalf of Centre for Adults. Exco holds Strategy Meeting In order to remain relevant, the Executive Committee or Board of APSN (the “Exco”) reviews its strategy for the future progress of APSN every other year. Thus a strategic planning retreat was held on Saturday 9 November 2013 at the Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre. Facilitated by our HR Chairperson Ms. Angie Ng, Exco reviewed on the “As is” situation in APSN and the “To be” in the next three years focusing on APSN Organization Structure, Systems and Processes, Shared Values, Strategy, Style Of Management and Staff. Many issues were discussed and many suggestions were noted. One of the key outcomes of the retreat was making a slight change in our vision statement to " To be a premier organization that develops individuals with special needs to their fullest potential so that they can lead dignified, fulfilling and independent lives as integral members of society”. Some of the Exco members having a hurried meal before the afternoon Mr Chan welcomes fellow Exco members. Ms Angie Ng in background, session (L-R) Ms Angie Ng, Ms Ruby Cheah, Ms Kristin van Burm & Mr Winston Wong in foreground. A/Prof Mohan Menon. 3 APSN in the “Purple Parade” An event to celebrate the abilities of the disabled and to promote their inclusiveness in society was organised on Saturday 10 November 2013. Dubbed the “Purple Parade”, it was attended by some 4,000 people at Hong Lim Park. The event also commemorated the annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December each year. To make a bigger impact for the inaugural event, the Organising Committee got 40 organisations involved, including APSN. Ms Denise Phua, MP for Moulmein- Kallang GRC said “the event serves as a reminder to Singaporeans to focus on the abilities of those with special needs, and not just their disabilities. We want the whole of society to come together, work together and take advantage of what special needs people can offer” Amongst important attendees were Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Mr Lawrence Wong, and Ms Sim Ann, Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information & Ministry of Education. Philip (CFA Programmes Supervisor) with YMCA volunteer Rain didn’t stop participants of the parade Green Awards 2013 to Tanglin School On Tuesday 5 November 2013, APSN Tanglin School was presented two awards at the School Green Awards 2013 at Temasek Polytechnic. Tanglin school student Terran Tan was the school’s representative in receiving the award from Ms Grace Fu, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office. The School Green Awards (formerly known as the Schools’ Green Audit Awards) is designed as a simple environmental audit programme for all schools in Singapore. Students work together in teams to audit their school and submit results together with a report on their environmental efforts. Through this, students get to gain a better understanding on the environmental impact of their actions in school. 4 APSN to abolish “conditional” Admissions The admissions criteria into APSN schools involve psychological assessments and other tests, and sometimes students have behavioural and other medical problems which may render them unsuitable for placement in APSN schools. This situation has resulted in the Association adopting a “conditional placement” status for students who may not be able to cope with the APSN curriculum. Thus after a trial of 6 months or a year conditional placement, a final decision is then taken whether to accept the child permanently or to refer him elsewhere (to a more appropriate setting).
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