News: BB Cares Outing 3 Oct

Report

It was a happy occasion for both beneficiaries from the Association of Persons with Special Needs and our Boys and some of their parents and siblings who joined us.  On the whole, I believe everyone enjoyed the day.

For the first time, indeed, we saw much contributions from the Boys beginning with their timely arrival at NYPS to load the logistics for the day, each squad being responsible for some of the stores.  On our journey to APSN the Boys finalised their preparations, which began in previous week's parade, to be the hosts for the bus journey from APSN (at Jalan Tembusu) to Labrador Nature Reserve.

When we arrived at APSN, we found our guests were all ready and excitely waiting, nicely grouped into 2 groups, one for each bus.  On the trip to Labrador Park, some of the Boys were engaged either in leading songs, telling jokes and riddles, helping to entertain our guests.

When we arrived at the Reserve, the 2 groups alighted and was given a short guided tour of the ruins of the old Fort Pasir Panjang on the way down to the beach.  We arrived at the beach ahead of our planned 10.00 am start time. After unloading the stores from the bus, the 2 groups had concurrent activities.  The first bus had their kite flying session and the second bus, the group games (the ball through the tunnel and ping pong ball ferrying games).  Though we were not quite successful flying the kites because of the lack of wind,, there was no lack of enthusiasm judging from the energy expended by the Boys.  After a short break for snacks, the two groups switched activities.  This was followed by a sumptious lunch.  The food tasted especially good after all the physical activities.  Two squads, Humility and Reverence stood out particularly for the wonderful interaction with the members from APSN.

The programme ended with our vesper held at the beach and notice for the overseas trip handed to the Boys.  After cleaning up the park, we headed back to APSN on the buses.  However, the spirits was even higher as the Boys and APSN members were even more enthusiastic with either the singing or riddle and jokes.  We parted ways at APSN at 1.00 am, hoping to have another eventful day next year.  Our journey back to Nanyang was delayed by heavy traffic and we only arrived at NYPS about 1.45 to 1.50 pm.

In spite of a few incidents of having to discipline some Boys, the officers were greatly encouraged by the service shown by some of the Boys and especially the effort shown by all the Boys in engaging our friends as hosts.  Well done Boys and hope we will do even better next year!

It was a day well spent.  Our hope is for greater participation from the parents next year.

Do watch out for photos when they are ready at this blog!

Regards,
Joel Loh
Acting Captain
42J BB Company, Nanyang Primary School.