Day 3 Mayor Office - First Day of Teaching - Singapore Food Festival

Day Three

In the early morning, we were invited to the Mayor’s place. 

It was definitely our honour to be able to take part in their weekly morning ceremony. 

The ceremony was started with the mayor’s speech. We were warmly welcomed by the Mayor to Pagansinan. After which, something refreshing happened. The staffs did their weekly exercise together in their uniform. This is definitely an uncommon scene in Singapore. Following which, we had some phototaking sessions with the Mayor as well as tour around their offices. 

 We went back to the school after the visit to the Mayor office.  While some of us carried on from the construction work we have done yesterday,

What was happening on the construction site

 some of us went to teach the kids. Guess what? Today was our first time teaching the kids there. Initially, we were excited to see the kids, but at the same time, afraid that kids could not understand what we wanted to teach or might have language barrier. 

Trying to self introduce ourselves

But all our worries were unfound. Thankfully, we had the help of the Philippines volunteers, so the children could understand the rules of the games very well. They were running and jumping around. When their group won the game, they jumped in the midair. Loud cheers were heard everwhere. Hands were seen punching in the air to HURRAY for their win. The air was filled with their hearty laughter. Even if they fell while playing, they picked themselves up quickly as they could not wait to continue playing the games! As the teaching IC for the day, it was heartwarming to see the kids enjoying themselves much more than what we had expected for the game.

Philippines Volunteer explaining rules of the game and children excited to take part in the games

 Even for the lessons, they did not disappoint us. Be it some of the kids may be younger, it was heart warming to see the older ones helping the younger ones so that everyone can be on the same pace. 

Explaining how to make tote bag

Children having fun during lessons

Older sister helping the younger ones

Such energy and enthusiasm in the kids really makes us feel like seeing them again. But all good things have to come to an end. As the day turned darker, it was time for the kids to go home. So we bade goodbye to the kids. But deep in our heart, we can't wait for the next day to start, so that we can see them again! A special dinner today-  Singapore food festival awaited us. It was a cultural food exchange, a meal specially prepared by our 6 big cooks.

Our 6 chefs for the day

The food was so finger licking good! So now we know who to look for yummy food!

Looking forward to day 4 for more lovely experience!

-Jia Min

Special Photo Credits to Lay Hong and Ellias