Lighthouse Ministry 2009 Activities & Photos

Introduction to Lighthouse Ministry 2010

Dear all,

My name is Cheryl Ong and I am a parent of a Sec 2 boy in ACSBR.  I have been appointed to lead in the Lighthouse Ministry in Family@Barker.  This ministry aims to develop and mould our Secondary 2 boys to become the Barker Gentlemen - gentlemen of Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Excellence.  It consists of 8 life skill lessons to be facilitated by parent-facilitators in the sec 2 classrooms.  You have received this email because you have indicated an interest in joining us in this Ministry.

You are invited to attend an Introduction to Lighthouse Ministry 2010

ON:

Tuesday 12th Jan 2010 

AT: ACS(BR) Boardroom (basement of the General Administration Office)

TIME: 10-11.30 am

Please join us to find out more about this Ministry and please RSVP to my email so that we can prepare for sufficient refreshments and  Introduction Packages.

Warmest Regards

Cheryl Ong

16 Oct 2009

Looking back, and looking ahead

This year, our Secondary two boys learned how to develop various character traits and life skills through the Lighthouse Ministry. 

They started the year exploring what INTERGRITY meant and how to maintain integrity in their everyday lives. They were treated to a movie where we discussed the topic “HEROES” – it was an inspiring movie that traces the life of a farm boy from his early days in the US south to finally becoming a heroic officer in the USA Navy. The boys were challenged to think about who their heroes were and how they could be aspired to be like one. They learned about PARENT-TEEN COMMUNICATIONS and had a go at wearing mum’s and dad’s shoes and had role-play in class. In the session “SOCIAL GRACES”, the boys learned about dining and social etiquette and were treated to pizzas. In the second half of the year, the boys discussed issues relating to SELF ESTEEM and learned positive self-affirmation; they learned about ENDURANCE and how to preserve despite difficult circumstances. In the last term of the year, they had a GOAL SETTING exercise and learned how to manage exam related issues through STRESS AND TIME MANAGEMENT. 

All in all, it was a fruitful time for parents-trainers and the boys and we have indeed grown together in the area of personal development. 

Looking ahead – the Lighthouse Ministry will continue to offer Personal Development programs to the incoming Secondary two boys in 2010. We will tailor our program along the pillars of our school values – RICE – Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Excellence. We welcome all parents to come and help impart these lessons to the boys. We look forward to getting to know new friends and reacquaint with old ones in the year ahead.

Cheryl Ong

Sub-Committee, Lighthouse Ministry

PD Lesson 3: Hero

3 Mar 2009

The boys watched selected clips from the Movie “Men of Honour” and discussed the qualities of a Hero.  They had a great time watching the clips and clapped and cheered when the protagonist overcame all odds and became a Hero.  2 Timothy 4:7-8 were shown to the boys “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Therefore there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord … will give to me …”

PD Lesson 2: Parent-Teen Communication

17 Feb 2009

The students learned to understand the importance of empathy in building relationships, particularly in building parent – teen relationships. They have learned to be able to step into their parents’ shoes to view things from their perspectives.  They have also learned to build bridges and not walls and various skills in communicating their needs to their parents.

Mr Willy Ng speaking to a captivated audience (Sec 2 Caleb) on having empathy for parents.