As usual, I had to go to GYSS for the REACH program today. Managed to reach Khatib and meet Shiqi on time. She was late by that slight little. The both of us reached GYSS at around 1.45pm. Waited and waited and wait. Finally, everybody arrived.
Gathered everyone from 2NT1 and all of us walked to Bishan Home together. Hmm… Upon reaching there, I must say that for a first time visit there, I’m really scared. In case you guys are not sure of what place Bishan Home is, it’s a place for people who are intellectually disabled. Of course, the students like me, being their first time visit, they were scared too.
First, all of us get together and had a small briefing at the conference room of Bishan Home. After briefing, all of us headed towards their hall and over there were the intellectually disabled aunties and uncles waiting for us. Started our program with Shiqi’s group. Passing the ball with the music on. When the music stop, whoever is holding the ball get a round of applause from everyone. This entire little act may look nothing to us but in fact, they’ve gotten a lot of joy in their heart.
The second game was by Sabrina’s team. Musical Chair. This time, I really interact with the aunties and uncles. I had to hold on to the hand of one of them and helped her walked round the chairs and snatch sits. She was the most hyper-active I thought. She likes to run about and shout in joy if she wins.
Supposing, my team was to prepare game for the aunties and uncles too but due to time restraint, our game was canceled. Actually, we decided to play Freeze. It’s a game whereby the aunties and uncles must stop moving when the music stops no matter what. Anyway, our game time had changed to the refreshment time.
Finally, the day program had ended. De-briefing at the conference room. I want to compliment the students anyway. Their behavior was so much better than I expected. At first, some of there behave like nonsense but after instruction given, they listened quietly and take it into their mind. They were behaving so well in front of the aunties and uncles knowing that they are the role models.
Anyway after GYSS, the volunteers all headed to REACH together. Had a small chit chat together and Paul said that we have to bring 2NT1 to Old Changi Hospital for a hunt. The fact is I’ve to be a leader and I’ve not been there before and I don’t wish to be there and most important of all, I’M SCARE too!
Whatever, let’s just allow time to things at a time. Alright! I shall stop here. Finally :)
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