There are more boys joining the session today, 3 groups are formed and each group have at least 3 boys! This is the best number of boys so far and I really hope that this number can continue on! The game that we are playing this week is easy and fun. All they have to do is Spot the differences!
As the name implies, it is to find any difference between two similar pictures. But to win this game, they have to work together and find all or highest number of the differences within 2 minutes. In almost every picture, the winner team will be given a prize, such as mentos, chocolate and biscuits. They really indulge in their rewards and share with one another. But the most challenging pictures are to spot for 24-25 differences! There are 3 pictures and they are given around 3 minutes each. It is also very tedious and stressful to count the number as we are afraid that we will count wrongly, hence, we counted repeatedly.
Why are we afraid to count wrongly? Because there is forfeit! Having seen in previous session that there is always short of time to give forfeit at the end, hence forfeit is given during the game. The team that found the lowest number of the differences will have to rely on their luck if they will have to do forfeit. What they have to do? Simple, a toy will decide! They have to poke a small knife into a little hole and see if the toy will fly out! If it does, the team will have to do forfeit. One of the team was unlucky! They get all of our forfeit! Eating wasabi and chili, but Kelvin is very kind by providing them with a 1.5 bottle of drink to wash the taste off their mouth. Another forfeit that ends the session is to sing the famous ‘home’ by Kat Chan. This is to celebrate total defence day! (:
Cheers,
Doris
Friday, 18 February 2011
Saturday, 12 February 2011
2nd Session
Anticipating another fulfilling experience, a few of us, with the leadership of Kim Leng, met up to finalize plans for the session on 10 February. It was concluded that there would be two games lined up for the evening.
The first game was a food tasting game where the teams were given a spectrum of food to taste, albeit with their eyes closed. The teams had to guess the type and brand of the food. The game proved too easy for the boys and our volunteers who could instantly decipher the nature of the food. Seeing the uplifting mood, we proceeded to the next game.
The second game required extensive memory work coupled with teamwork. The boys and volunteers had 3 minutes to scrutinize pictures that were pasted on the walls. The pictures were then taken down and questions were given to the various groups. Amidst excitement and laughter, the game came to an end. The results were extraordinarily. Certainly, we were pleased to show the boys that with teamwork and pride, even seemingly daunting tasks can be accomplished with ease. It was also a relief to see the volunteers interacting with each other, fostering bonds that we will all look back with glee.
It was a bit disappointing that the turn up rate for the boys was low initially yet the enthusiasm of our peers and the prevailing boys served as a major encouragment.
Looking at the crystalization of the game plan on the day itself and how the teams achieved spectacular results, I was once again assured of the words of Emerson that I hold on dearly in my heart. To end this post, I would like to share with you the quote and hopefully it finds resonance in you: "If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now lay the foundation".
I look forward to more enriching sessions to come.
Natalie Han
The first game was a food tasting game where the teams were given a spectrum of food to taste, albeit with their eyes closed. The teams had to guess the type and brand of the food. The game proved too easy for the boys and our volunteers who could instantly decipher the nature of the food. Seeing the uplifting mood, we proceeded to the next game.
The second game required extensive memory work coupled with teamwork. The boys and volunteers had 3 minutes to scrutinize pictures that were pasted on the walls. The pictures were then taken down and questions were given to the various groups. Amidst excitement and laughter, the game came to an end. The results were extraordinarily. Certainly, we were pleased to show the boys that with teamwork and pride, even seemingly daunting tasks can be accomplished with ease. It was also a relief to see the volunteers interacting with each other, fostering bonds that we will all look back with glee.
It was a bit disappointing that the turn up rate for the boys was low initially yet the enthusiasm of our peers and the prevailing boys served as a major encouragment.
Looking at the crystalization of the game plan on the day itself and how the teams achieved spectacular results, I was once again assured of the words of Emerson that I hold on dearly in my heart. To end this post, I would like to share with you the quote and hopefully it finds resonance in you: "If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now lay the foundation".
I look forward to more enriching sessions to come.
Natalie Han
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