To cultivate the school values of care and enterprise further in Upper Secondary, Secondary 3-5 class VIA representatives were tasked to spearhead their class-based VIA projects with the guidance of teachers. 

Our Secondary 3-5 students initiated projects in a variety of social causes such as the environment, the underprivileged and animal welfare. Scroll down to find out more! 

Food Donation Drive For Seniors

Students from 5N1 and 5N2 ran a food drive in school to collect food items for the elderly at Ju Eng Home in Jalan Kayu. They also spurred the school community to contribute food items that the elderly need which included rice, Kopi O packets and biscuits. They also wrote notes and cards for the elderly which will be shown to them in the wards. Their efforts were driven by aims to make the Lunar New Year a special one for the elderly and develop empathy for the elderly living in Ju Eng Home. We would like to thank the 5N students and FT’s for their effort in spreading a little kindness this festive season.

Visit To Elderly Home

Students of 4E2 visited St Andrew’s Elderly Home as part of NV VIA Day on March 6th 2024. Students played the piano, sang and also played games with the elderly. This gave Vistairans an opportunity to bond with the elderly at St Andrews home. The students of 4E2 had put much effort into planning the activities and we are proud of them for making use of their musical skills to communicate and interact with the elderly. 

Visit To Nursing Home

Students of 4E4  visited NTUC Health Nursing Home (Geylang East) as part of NV VIA Day on March 6th 2024. Students played activities such as Bingo and Crossword Puzzles with the elderly to aid in memory work. The students also enjoyed the direct interaction the session allowed them to have with the elderly in our society.  

Coney Island Clean up

Students of 4N1 and 4N2 ventured into Coney Island on NV VIA Day as part of their VIA Projects. The classes helped to clean up the pathways in Coney Island as well as the beaches and shores in Coney Island. The students learnt about the biodiversity on Coney Island and how they can contribute to keeping our oceans clean. 

Donation Drive For the Unsung Heroes

Students of 4N3 chose to work on a VIA Project closer to heart. They conducted a donation drive for the Unsung Heroes in school which included a hamper and appreciation cards. The students also interacted with the Unsung Heroes in NV to find out about the work they do and how they can show care and respect for our non-teaching staff. 

Lunar New Year Concert With The Elderly

Vistarians from Class 3N3 volunteered with the elderly from SASCO@Sengkang during our recent Lunar New Year Concert. The students served as guides to the elderly during the concert and also participated in the celebrations alongside them.  This session made the celebrations a lot more meaningful for all Vistarians. We are sure it was also a wonderful experience for the elderly to have the opportunity to spend the Lunar New Year with our students.

Activity Time With The Elderly

Vistarians from Class 3N2 volunteered with the elderly from SASCO@Sengkang and curated activities like Bingo and Crossword Puzzles at the SASCO Daycare Centre. These activities were meticulously chosen to promote memory work among the elderly residents. These inculcated a sense of empathy in Vistarians as they learnt the values of care and respect for the elderly in our society.

Donation Drive For Migrant Workers

Our Secondary 4T students worked in partnership with It's Raining Raincoats, an initiative that offers aid to Singapore's migrant worker community. They ran a school collection drive for migrant workers and collected items that would address migrant workers' needs. These were later brought to the InspIRRe Store where migrant workers could come by and pick up items they could use.

Through this project, our students were able to witness the direct impact of their efforts on the lives of migrant workers, and were inspired to do more for the community moving forward.  

Visit To NTUC Income Home

Students of 3E4 visited NTUC Income Home at Geylang East as part of their class VIA activity this year. Students curated games and memory based activities of which they conducted with the elderly. The elderly the students worked with had dementia and this was an opportunity for our students to empathize with the challenges of ageing.  The students of 3E4 had put much effort into planning the activities and we are proud of them for making the effort to understand the challenges of Dementia and how we can be part of active ageing in Singapore.  

The NKF Champs

The NKF CHAMPS VIA programme is a holistic platform that provides students with the opportunity to learn about the needs in the community and conceptualise games to advocate for Kidney disease awareness. Students from 4E1 visited the NKF Dialysis Centre to learn more about dialysis programmes and how they can create awareness about kidney disease. They have put together a series of infographics, videos and games to advocate for the challenges patients with kidney failure face. 

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