Youth Mentors Summit 2008

(photo from NYC invitation)

Organised by National Youth Council, The Youth Mentors Summit 2008 is an exciting, high energy conference open to all youth mentors, who volunteer their time and effort to mentor younger youths. Expect an experiential event with inspiring plenary sessions, live chats with prominent mentoring pairs, and four practical mentoring skills workshop to choose from.
With the announcement of the National Mentoring Plan during the summit, mentoring programme coordinators and staff of agencies with mentoring programmes are also welcome to attend the summit.

Admission is FREE OF CHARGE

Date: 4 October, Saturday, 8.30 am – 2.00 pm
Venue: No.1 Marina Boulevard Level 7, NTUC Conference Facilities (Auditorium) (Nearest MRT Raffles Station)

Programme Details
08.30 AM - Registration

09.00 AM - Welcome
- Address by Guest-of-Honour
- Announcement of the National Mentoring Plans

09.50 AM - Opening Plenary – Why bother?
Mr Martin Tan (Executive Director & Co-Founder Halogen Foundation Singapore)

10.20 AM - Who’s mentoring Who?
Live Chat with prominent mentors

11.05 AM - Tea Break

11.40 AM - Concurrent Workshops
Workshop A – Coaching your mentee (Trybe)
Workshop B – Facilitate reflection and learning for your mentees
(The Service-Learning Centre)
Workshop C – Mentoring youths-at-the-fringes
(Mr Glenn Lim, Chairman Architects of Life)
Workshop D – Get it right: Building the right foundations for mentoring excellence
(Halogen Foundation Singapore)

1.15 PM - Closing Plenary – Lasting the Journey
Dr Andrew Goh (Chairman World Vision International

TRYBE will be conducting one of the workshop by our very own Jaime Lee so come and join us and learn more about youth mentoring.

To register for the Youth Mentors Summit 2008 and the workshop, email the following information to resource@nyc.gov.sg
1. Name (Full Name)
2. School/Organization
3. Age & Gender (M/F)
4. Mailing Address
5. Contact Number (Mobile)
6. Contact Number (Office/Home)
7. Fax Number (if any)
8. Email Address
9. Indicate your workshop preference from 1st - 4th choice

Alternatively you may download the registration form from http://www.nyc.pa.gov.sg/sl and fax the completed forms to Fax: 6737 2025
or email to resource@nyc.gov.sg

Closing date for registration is 30 September 2008

Team Building Workshop in RGS

Trybe is back in Raffles Girls’ School (RGS) again!

This time, Trybe was invited to conduct a team building workshop for a group of dynamic Peer Support Leaders. I was extremely amazed by the excitement and energy level that the student leaders exhibited. They were so bubbly, positive and also very ‘creative’ in finding solutions to complete the challenges posed to them. Their enthusiasm really encouraged us to give our best and shared about our life experiences with them.

The workshop covered topics such as DISC behavioural styles as well as experiential activities that involved team challenges. The main highlight of the workshop was the Moat Game where the girls were given a challenge to complete an activity that would require teamwork among the entire body of students. Throughout this Moat Game, I was actually very touched and proud of this group of student leaders. Despite having to restart the activity countless times, spending more than an hour, they were still able to persist on, stay positive and also continued to encourage each other to finish the challenge. Synergy was definitely displayed by this group of student leaders.

I was blessed to be one of the facilitators and I am very excited and optimistic about the potential contributions these students can make towards this nation and world. They are the best - Leovine

THE PENCIL STORY for all teachers

In the beginning the Pencil Maker spoke to the pencil saying, "There are five things you need to know before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and you will become the best pencil you can be".

FIRST: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in someones hand.
(Teachers allow their students' talents to be made accessible)

SECOND: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but this is required if you are to become a better pencil.
(Teachers sharpen their students to develop their potential)

THIRD: The most important part of you will always be what is inside.
(Teachers point students to their beauty within)

FOURTH: You have the ability to correct any mistakes you might make.
(Teachers help students see their mistakes, so that they learn)

FIFTH: No matter what the condition, you must continue to write. You must always leave a clear and legible mark no matter how difficult that situation.
(Teacher encourage their students to live purposefully even when the going gets tough)


Wishing you a Happy Teachers' Day!

from Trybe

You are an inspiration to all our students! Thank you for all that you do!!!
- Nicholas

To teach and not be weary is love... Thank you!
- Jaime


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