School of the Arts Singapore

At the School of The Arts Singapore, we were delighted to meet two talented young artists who have been doing amazing things.

Dawn Kwan, with her heart of gold and encouragements and support from her parents, raised funds for younsters in third world countries through a number of art auctions.  

Gillian Chen is a heroine in her own ways who fight aganist cancer and still finds ways to encourage others to be positive and optimistive.

Both these girls were offered the Torch Bearer Awards for their good characters and fortitude towards life.

Cambridge Child Development Centre@Novena (Curious Minds Childcare Pte Ltd) 

Children and teachers at the Cambridge Child Care Centre were treated to a varieties of delightful activities by the all girls international team comprising Harashita(Japan), Hemabha(South Korea), Uddyogini(Australia), Sujata and Hui Ping both from Singapore. They had a great time, especially the kids. 

Singapore Montessori Kindergarden 

The hosts with the children were all lining up at the pouch eagerly waiting when we arrived. Even the teachers were entralled by the flaming Harmony torch.  It was all smiles and children can't get enough of it. They sang a few children songs and they enjoyed the event very much

 North View Primary School 

As most schools in Singapore were preparing the children for mid year exams so it was not easy getting schools to participate this year. Thankfully, Mdm Patricia Aw, who was one of the in-charge of the after school children care at the North View Primary Schjool agreed to let her charges participate. The Vice Principal, Alex Devadass, was also kind enough to spent some time with us as we unscholled our plans for the day. Kids were waking up from the afternoon nap when we arrived. Gradually they filled up the classroom where we interacted with the kids with powerpoint presentations. Soon it was time to bring the torch out into the open space and everyone went wild. Even the teachers were very eager to hold the torch and took some pictures.  Thank you everyone for the participation.

Gratitude note

We would like to thank the following people who made this Run a resounding success this year, they include...

1. School of the Arts Singapore: Principal Mdm Rebecca Chew, Vice Principal Dr Yap Meen Sheng  and Mr Khairol Hisham (Head of Experiential Education)

2. Cambridge Child Development Centre@Novena (Curious Minds Childcare Pte Ltd) : Ms Catherine Lim

3. Singapore Montessori Kindergarten : Ms Karen Goh

4. North View Primary School : Mdm Patricia Aw and Vice Principal Mr Alex Devadass

Last but not least, thank you to all the team members including Uddyogini(Australia), Hemabha(South Korea), Harashita(Japan), Prabuddha(Australia), Andrew Lim(Scotland), Marcus(Singapore), (Hui Ping(Singapore), Sujata(Singapore), Jeffrey Kong(Singapore), Lunthita (Singapore), Nallini(Sinagpore), Jacob(Singapore) and Rintu(Singapore). Special mention goes to Marcus Lim who impressed us with his selfless offerings in many ways and whom we regard highly for his commitment to the cause of world harmony. Bravo.    

-Urdhacheta Yap 

Video Message from Davidson Hepburn, President (2009 - 2011) of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for 25th Anniversary of the World Harmony Run and a vision for the decade: "Toward a Oneness-World".

Full Text of the 25th annversary message and link to 25 language informal Translations: http://www.worldharmonyrun.org/25

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