Cohort 3 LLP/VIA 2023: Programme Summary

Canberra Secondary School

Programme Theme:
Befriending Elderly (Frail)

Programme Framework:
The Cohort 3 Programme will be structured around providing Secondary 3 students with
experiences where they engage in a cycle of service and reflection by active participation in the
elderly befriending programme.

The following five primary components of Service Learning will be achieved by the end of the
Cohort 3 LLP-Cohort VIA:

• Making observations (i.e. investigation) to identify a need

• Preparing an action plan to fulfil the need
• Taking action to carry out action plan
• Reflection between each step, and at the end of the process (internally focused)
• Showcase (i.e. demonstration) of experience from the entire process (externally
focused)

Programme Outcomes:
The purpose of the Cohort 3 LLP/VIA programme is to:
• Nurture grateful, respectful & compassionate Canberrans
• Develop students as servant leaders who bring joy and give hope to the elderly
• Develop empathy and understanding of the Frail (the elderly) through their research and
experiential learning
• Build class spirit as students work together to impact the community
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Brief Programme Description:

Class: Beneficiaries Delivery Mode Address & Mode of 2022

transport CCA/Class
(if F2F) VIA partner*
3E1 Vanguard Healthcare F2F / Zoom 2 Woodlands Rise 3E4 and Choir
Singapore 737749
Contact Person: Rizwana (Community Engagement *CCs to discuss
Executive) further with Rizwana Mode of transport: Bus
DID: 6540 9221 on delivery mode for (11 mins)
Email: Rizwana.Begum@vanguardhealthcare.com.sg subsequent
sessions
3E2 Canberra Elderly RN Zone 3 F2F Blk 356A Admiralty 3N1 and
Drive #01-80 NPCC
Contact Person: Emily and Nguk Wah S(751356)
Emily no.: 9879 2998
Emily’s email: Emily_TAN@pa.gov.sg Mode of transport:
Walking (10 min)
3E3 Blossom Seeds F2F 105 Canberra St, 3E3 and
Singapore 750105 Guzheng
Contact Person: Christina Lim Shee Poh
Contact no.: 9635 2733 Mode of transport:
Email: christina.lim@blossomseeds.sg Bus (10 mins)

3E4 Canberra Elderly RN Zone 2 F2F Blk 478 Sembawang 3E2 and
Drive #01-383 Dance Club
Contact Person: Emily and Siew Leng S(750478)
Emily’s no.: 9879 2998
Emily’s Email: Emily_TAN@pa.gov.sg Mode of transport:
Walking (5 min)
3N1 Acacia Home Zoom 30 Admiralty St, 3T2 and
Singapore 757441 NCDCC
Contact Person: Benjamin and Hong Loong
Benjamin’s no.: 9169 1076 Mode of transport:
Hong Loong: 9191 7401 Walking (5 min)
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3N2 Sunlove @ Woodlands Golden Saffron F2F Blk 764B, Woodlands 3E1 and Band
Circle, #01-208
Contact Person: Aisha Singapore 732764
Office: 6462 2032
Email: goldensaffronaac@sunlove.org.sg Mode of transport:
Bus (12 min)
3T1 Touch Senior Activity Centre (Yishun 436) F2F Blk 436 Yishun Avenue 3N2 and NCC
11, #01-224,
Contact Person: Mr Andy Ang – Centre Manager, Mr Singapore 760436
Dean Neo – Executive
Mode of transport:
Andy Ang: andy.ang@touch.org.sg Bus (20 min, 2-way
Dean Neo: dean.neo@touch.org.sg transport)

3T2 Touch Senior Activity Centre (Yishun 162) F2F Blk 162 Yishun Street 3N2 and NCC
11, #01-270,
Contact Person: Mr Andy Ang – Centre Manager, Ms Singapore 760162
Denise Liew – Executive
Mode of transport:
Andy Ang: andy.ang@touch.org.sg Bus (15 min, 2-way
Denise Liew: denise.liew@touch.org.sg transport)
*You may approach the 2022 CCA/Class VIA partner to find out more about the beneficiaries.

Each service session with the beneficiaries will involve only half the class.
Please swop the service groups (Group A and B) to ensure all students have a chance to interact with the elderly. Interactions with
the elderly to be held over Zoom/face-to-face (depending on the beneficiary).
• The other half of the class will plan and prepare for the activities for the following weeks. Suggested activities: simple
exercises, art & craft, music (do note the requirements of the different beneficiaries)
• A budget of $100 per class has been allocated for the purchase of materials for the activities planned.

Summary of Final Deliverables:

By the end of the Programme, students will have:
• Designed lesson plans for the befriending programme using the template in their learning journal
• Reflected on their experience through an individual reflection log in their learning journal
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Proposed Programme Timeline

No. Term & Date Period Programme

Week
1 T1W4 25 Jan Assembly Cohort VIA Overview
• Briefing by partners
• Understanding profile of elderly
• Communicating expectations of student volunteers
• Understanding challenges expected
2 T1W5 1 Feb VIA Planning

• Assignment of groupings
• Setting of Service Objectives / Learning Objectives
(SOLO)
• Preparation for befriending programme
3 T1W6 8 Feb VIA Planning

• Preparation for befriending programme

4 T1W8 22 Feb Service: Planning:
Group A Group B
5 T2W2 29 Mar Service: Planning:
Group B Group A
6 T2W4 12 Apr Service: Planning:
Group A Group B
7 T2W5 19 Apr Service: Planning:
Group B Group A
8 T2W8 10 May Service: Planning:
Group A Group B
9 T2W9 17 May Service: Reflection:
Group B Group A
10 T3W6 2 Aug Preparation for Cohort VIA Showcase
11 T3W8 16 Aug Final showcase for Cohort VIA