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• China’s national daycelebration with Shelton

• Teacher’s Day pictures

• Testimonials written byour Shelton students

Garden Wedding

SHELTONTIMESY our mon t hly f eed of Shel t oner new s!

issue ten September 2009

Shelton College International1

ContentsCategorized by the colourof the header bars

Student Stories

• China’s National Day

• It’s a celebration

• Come together Youth Camp

Terrence Yap Kean WahEGL

Shelton College International

Articles by Teachers

• Being

• Teachers’ Day

Images:

• China’s National Day

• Shelton Youth Camp

• September Birthday Celebration

• Shelton Teacher’s Day

The garden wedding took place on the 20th of September2009. It was a day for those couples who wanted to have

their wedding at the Botanic Garden.

The programme was to celebrate the 150thanniversary of the garden and there were 168couples who wanted to get married in thatgarden.

During the programme, we were all gathered infront of the garden at 12.30 in the afternoon. Allof the workers were assigned individual jobs. Wewere all separated to 21 different spots and weall had different jobs to do. Every half hour we

would change spots, so that each of us could seethe different scenes from the various spots.

There were thousand of visitors who came to the

garden wedding party, As a result, there was amassive traffic jam for a long time. Some of thevisitors and wedding couples were upset whenwe tried to explain to them why the bus was late,but they all managed to reach their location ontime.

Although the programme was a bit confusing,the weddings finally finished on time. Apart frombeing tired, all of us gained a lot of experience

from helping in the garden weddingprogramme. The programme taught us how toco-operate with the organizer, how to work as ateam and how to be on time.

Testimonials & Others:

• Radin Mas Community Youth at Risk

• Sai Ye Htut Lin’s Experience

• Thushara’s Story




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China's National Day Celebration AnonymousShelton College International

On the night of 20th September 2009, there was a a celebration for China'sNational Day at the Republic Polytechnic. There was a show filled withtraditional dances and music.

We were invited by the organizer and theshow started at 6pm. The show was verynice and interesting. The performers did agood job during their show. Apart from thetraditional dance and music, we were alsoshown the history of China.

The event represented the traditionalculture of China from the 1950s to the 21stcentury. The performers worecheong-sums and some of them even worenight gowns. They all looked very elegantand beautiful.

The spectators were all amazed by theperformers as they were very flexible andacrobatic. The variety of performancesreally took our breaths away. Learning thehistory of China made us learn more aboutthe Chinese culture, prior to which, most of us had little knowledge about China'shistory. Thankfully we were invited to theshow, which was an eye opener to most of

us. It was a once in a life time experience.

Its a CelebrationJay

Diploma in TTHShelton College International

During the party, several teachers and students came to thecanteen for the celebration. Actually at first, I though it was goingto be a normal gathering but it became interesting when I foundit that it was actually a party.

There were many happenings during the party. We ate,celebrated and also prayed for all of the September babies. Itwas the first time for many of the students in Shelton but the

I can't remember the date exactlybut we had a birthday party for all

of the September babies, whichincluded my birthday celebrationas well.

celebration made all of them happy because every student wants to feel loved especially on their birthday or any other special day. So, if theschool can have a party every month for all of the students, it would make the lonely students very happy. Lastly, I would like to thank theschool for the last party.




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Come Together Youth CampPeng Tong

NewtonShelton College International

As we become more diverse in having amix of different cultures and races, howdoes racial harmony come into play?During the 3 day 2 night Radin Mas YouthCamp, we asked six students from Chinaabout their experiences with friends fromother cultures, countries and races. Theyopened up about their friendship withfriends of other cultures whom they havecome to love as one of their own.

A Symphonic Harmony of Friendship: JiaHao, a chemical life science student fromNanyang Polytechnic and You Po, a studentfrom Shelton College International bothparticipated in the Youth Camp. While YouPo is Chinese and Jie Hao is a Singaporean,

the two have no issues in communicatingand are almost like brothers. Both Jie Haoand You Po agree that working and livingwith a mixture of people of differentcultures is instrumental in producing artpieces with an edge.

You Po said “I think it is great that we havesuch a diverse culture in Singapore. It isreally interesting to live here and beexposed to so many people from differentbackgrounds while doing projects andworking with people, who have a differentmindset helps in the creativity process”.

You Po added “ Each race has differentelements to contribute, so when we cometogether and produce something, it is awonderful experience. This is indeedevident in their work that incorporated theelements from various cultures.

Singapore's success as a harmonious nationis unique as it is built upon a rich diversity of cultures and heritages. It has becomemore affluent over the years as more people from other countries have beenadding their own cultural influences to our little red dot.

It adds a different dimension to our livesbecause we are connecting to theworld's people when we make friendswith people beyond regionalboundaries”.

Unity at all levels: Shelton CollegeInternational students Su Tong, Reine,

Yong Xu Guo Sheng and Peng Tongenjoy working with friends from othercultures and they agree that there arevaluable interactions because they gainknowledge while learning to be toleranttowards others. They acquire newinformation about other cultures andraces, which they had never know thoughliving amongst different groups of

people. Reine shared that learning aboutbeliefs beyond his own helps him makemore friends. Even though they arefriends from different races and religions,they are still very good friends.

A smiling Yong Xu said “ It's fun to beamong people with different mindsets. Itimproves you as a person. This isespecially true when we are put togetherto work on something. When there arepeople of different thought andopinions, we create an excellent piece of work”.

The students also mention that they owethe success of their nation to the highsaturation of people from differentcountries and cultures. They noted thatthere were careful to sensitivities that

might be present among those fromdifferent backgrounds and were awarethat there are certain things that should

not be said or done.

Guo Sheng learnt that what is normal tosomeone in one's specific culture mightbe taboo to others. He explained “ Thereare some colors or items that should notbe worn in cultures and when we'revisiting these families especially during aspecial occasion. There are things thatshould be noted”.

Su Tong nodded, saying that “It isimportant to be sensitive to other'sfeelings. This sensitivity is very important

in maintaining racial harmony in amulti-cultural and multi-racial nation likeours”. Peng Tong said “ While interactingwith other races and leaning about theirpractices, it ultimately increases our levelof open-mindedness”. He said “Webecome closer to them through ourexchange of ideas. The experience wegained from mixing with other races andcultures are beyond books.

Today, we stand together as a societybuilt on a wealth of input and wisdomfrom different cultures. Like the students,

we have to play a part in our daily lives toenhance, cultivate and deepen ourunderstanding and relations with friendsof other culture and races. Together wewill continue to build a harmonioussociety.




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BeingKaran Grewal

Mass Communication LecturerShelton College International

Being is when the mind and body are at one with each other. Most of the time,I find that my thoughts are way ahead of me. My body often lags behind incatching up and realizing an idea or thought.

It is in the moment when mind and bodycome together where creation takes placein form. And that is being.

I think this holds true for anyone. Thegreatest inventions and discoveries in timecame from first, an idea. Whether theiridea was even related to the discovery, asin if it was accidental, it still took thought

to manipulate it. For example, thetechnology for a microwave oven wasdiscovered by accident when an engineerin a lab discovered the chocolate bar in hispocket was melting. He took it further anddeveloped a box to hold all themicrowaves and slowly it was developedto what we have today. The microwaveoven was made into being.

Sometimes our body can be in one placebut our mind in a completely other world.This is not Being because we are notfocused at what is right in front of us. Our

form and mind are not one with eachother. Therefore, the performance andreliability of our form is no longer reliable.

For example, if I was writing this now,physically but thinking about music wherewould that place me? Would I still bewriting about Being or would I becomposing a rendition of “Hey Jude” byThe Beatles? Would they collide into eachother to form something completely new?

I would have to be so intricate that itcould only be subconscious. But again,because of this meeting of the mind andbody, be it subconscious and henceaccidental and not preconceived or not, itcomes into Being. Being is essentiallybeing right here and right now just likeJohn Lennon and Yoko Ono’s famous“You Are Here” movement. I love thatphrase but struggle to replicate it. Maybeone day I will, when pigs fly. But

anyway, it can really be a problem if you letyour mind go so far ahead of you that a fewdays of running, like a man who’s lost histowel and clothes while bathing in theriver, won’t do you any good. Come tothink of it, maybe that’s why I’m strugglingto finish up my work. I was not being. But, Istill think it’s important to be behind yourmind and let it do the work before you doso yourself. So that when thought and formmeet to make being, the being is beautiful.

Teachers day Zhi HaoSecondary 1 TeacherShelton College International

short speech and spent the rest of lunchmingling with each other. I was honored toreceive the gifts and greetings fromseveral students in Shelton. After school,every teacher was envious to see Zane,the year 3 teacher,as he had received a lotof chocolates and gifts.

He said:"My table is turning into ashrine!" and immediately shared hissweets with the rest of the staff. us.

Teacher's day is a day to remember for teachers. Its a day for appreciation andfor some, even relaxation.

All of the teachers at Shelton were wereinvited to the auditorium for the teachersday appreciation lunch, where we weretreated to a sumptuous meal like BeeHoon, Fish and other tasty delights,served with a spot of soothing tea.

Ms Roja and Mr Gerard presented each of us with a bottle of Manuka Honey and a2GB Shelton flash disk as a token of theirappreciation. All of the teachers gave a




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Radin Mas Constituency Youth at Risk SC/Sgt Seow Buan Chuan Earnest

Recognising the need to productively

harness the boundless energy of youths,and not let it be expended in criminaldeeds,

(comprising a total of 8 Residents’

Committees) to stage the "Radin Mas

Constituency Youth at Risk" Character

Building Camp 2009 at Shelton College

International.

Held over three days from 11 to 13

September 2009, the Camp also had the

aims of educating the campers on the

severe consequences of committing

various crimes, as well as forming a pool

of youth volunteers and facilitators to

meet the future plans of Bukit Merah East

NPC in its future youth Community Safety& Security Programme outreach projects.

Hence, the Camp saw its participants

partake in a slew of enthralling, yet

educational activities, such as a heritage

trail amazing race, a tour of the Central

Narcotics Bureau Anti-Drug Bus, and a

Green Art activity, in which the campers

made artwork out of rubbish they found in

trash cans. Also, speakers from Health

Promotion Board, Singapore Customs,

Tanjong Pagar Town Council and other

agencies were invited to give talks to the

campers on issues such as contraband

cigarettes, drug abuse, and the rewards of

doing volunteer work.

Guest-of-Honour at the Camp, Mr Sam

Tan Chin Siong, Parliamentary Secretary,

Ministry of Trade and Industry & Ministry of Information, Communications and the

Arts, and Member of Parliament for

Tanjong Pagar Group Representation

Constituency, graced the event at the

Campfire held on 12 September.

Mr Tan, who was attending his fourth outof five events that day was led on a tour

the College campus by its Director, MrGerad Loo.

Mr Sam Tan also viewed skits by thecampers, and present certificates to theCamp Sponsors at the campfire. Mr Tanalso partook in a ‘friendship dance’, meantfor making friends, around the campfirewith the campers, adding to the merryatmosphere at the occasion.

One camper who found his campexperience particularly fulfilling was 25year-old Shehan, who has made the

journey here all the way from his native SriLanka to read Travel, Tourism andHospitality Management at SheltonCollege International.

“Over the course of the camp, I havelearnt about the dangers of drug abuse,addiction to alcohol, and other vices thatwill derail a youth’s proper development;as well as tips on fire safety, and how tocare for the environment,” said Shehan,highlighting the educational effectivenessof the camp.

After the Camp, during JointPolice-Citizens on Patrol (COP) sessions,Police Liaison Officers, as well asResidents’ Committee members will visitthese youths and act as mentors to guidethem onto the path of effectivereformation.

Hence, this concludes another milestonein the part of a Neighbourhood PoliceCentre officer’s job which is seldomacknowledged – doing their part for crimeprevention. Rather than actually solving

crimes, our officers know that preventionis better than cure, and such crimeprevention efforts should be continued aswe work towards lower crime rates.

Bukit Merah East Neighbourhood Police Centre(NPC), and Bukit Merah West NPC teamed up withRadin Mas Citizens' Consultative Committee

Thanks to:



I decided to study in Shelton CollegeInternational, Singapore in Diploma inTravel Tourism and HospitalityManagement for 8 months.

After my coursework, the school arrangefor me to attend an interview at Cedele bybakery depot. After the interview, I wassuccessfully selected by Cedele andstarted my attachment there. I learnt a lotof things during my internship as a cashier,waiter and barman. All my seniors andcolleagues are very kind and helpful tome. Whenever I face problems which Icannot solve, they are always there to helpand guide me through.

I am also very thankful to the school,Shelton College International for getting

this interview for me and preparing me forit. I would not get this attachmentopportunity without the help from theschool. After my attachment I am goingback to Myanmar to start my career and


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Sai Ye Htut Lin’s Experience

My name is Sai Ye Htut Lin,I come from Myanmar, infact I have graduated frommy country before in B.Sc(Physic).

the experience from Cedele plus the theory from school. I believe that I will be able tofind a career which suit my need and will give me a bright future.

I would like to tell my dear friends and classmates that our school, Shelton CollegeInternational is a school where you will be able to have all theory and practicalknowledge.They are very helpful towards their students and is always there when weneed their help.

Thank you Shelton College! I am truly grateful for everything!

Sai Ye Htut Lin

8th April 2009

Sai Ye Htut LinDiploma in TTH


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they did not forget to appreciate myperformance during the internship. So I feltsecure as the college was acting on behalf of me in case of any problems.

During my internship, I was able to get goodcomments from my manager whichencouraged me a lot. At the same time, I was

able to be appreciated by many customerswho were pleased with my service and offeredtheir name cards asking me to keep in touch.It provided an opportunity to recognise myabilities and my own characteristics which wasnot being identified.

I am very happy to remember that there wasone lady customer who came to the restaurantduring my lunch break and asked my managerwhere am I. I had to halt lunch for awhile andshe said my presence makes her comfortablein the restaurant. There were some customerswho offered me personal tips in a form of

compliment. Due to all these experiences, Ibuilt a great passion for the service industry.

I should thank Shelton College as well asHaagen Dazs for giving me the opportunity togain practice, knowledge and experience. Ihope to further study the hospitality field andI would like to collect and gain moreexperiences in the field. I want to become askillful, knowledgeable and experiencedmanager. I am glad, because the internshiphelped me to recognise my own talents andablities as well as weakness which is veryimportant for my future career.

So as a former student of Shelton College, myadvice to all of you who is reading this is that,the internship will make you tired with itshectic schedule, but you don’t have the rightto give up, because it is a golden opportunitythat has been offered to you as a steppingstone for your future career. It is not formaking you better, it is for making you thebest among the best.

It was nice to be a student of Shelton Collegeas well as a trainee of Haagen Dazs. Thank youfor showing me the way to my dream!

Last but not least, Thank you all.


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I am Thushara Samaranayake fromSriLanka. I took up Diploma in MassCommunication in Shelton CollegeInternational. I have completed myadvanced level in Sri Lanka and movedto Singapore for further studies in thehope of making advancements in myfuture career.

After completing diploma, my collegeoffered me the internship programmeupon my request. I was being preparedfor the interview by the IA department of the college. They gave me a properdress code and advised me to find therelevant information which can be usefulin the interview with Haagen Dazs, thecompany which I have been called for aninterview.

During the interview, Miss Rachel waswith us and it provided a lot of comfortand mental stability. Haagen Dazs is the

most famous and recognised ice creambrand which originated from France as

well as registered in the USA. MissRachel advised me before thecommencement of the internship abouthow I have to be alert and how I have tofollow the rules and regulations and thepurpose of the training over there.

All the documentary work has beentaken care of by the college, so I had noworries. I reached the place withrelaxation. I was able to manage therelationship with the college as well asthe company though the monthly

report. I.A department did not forget tocheck on my work progress as well as

Thushara’s StoryThushara Samaranayake

Diploma in Mass CommunicationShelton College International

I am Thushara Samaranayake from SriLanka. I took up Diploma in Mass

Communication in Shelton College International. I have completed myadvanced level in Sri Lanka and moved to Singapore for further studies in thehope of making advancements in my future career.

Thushara Samaranayake1st October 2009



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