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Youth & Family Sub-Committee
Reported by: MDM SHARON HENG Convenor
INTRODUCTION
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2020 had been an unprecedented year but we managed to resume most of our Youth and Family activities in Phase 2 with safe distancing and management measures implemented. It was unfortunate that our popular Chinese Karaoke Singing class on Mondays had ceased due to the strict advisory. However, on a brighter note, we established new Wushu classes on Saturdays and Sundays and conducted children art workshops and Bajiquan Wushu Bootcamp during the school holidays. The Ballet, Chinese Calligraphy and Chinese Brush Painting classes are well-received among members. The Urban Gardening group has been active in keeping the garden well-maintained and the nursery is flourishing with diverse herbs, plants and fruit trees.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
A 1-day gardening workshop on “Growing Organic Vegetables with Soil and Soil-less Methods” was conducted on 10 November 2020. The participants were excited in getting their hands busy indoor with their first experimentation. Thereafter, they also headed into the Club’s nursery with the trainer who shared his practical tips and experiences on site.
For the Wushu Beginner classes, we currently have 13 students on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Some of them have advanced from the foundation moves to the execution of broadsword. Our long-standing Ballet classes are scheduled on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays and the levels presently ranged from Beginners for aged 3-4 years old to Grade 5.
During the school holidays, we organised the children art workshops for watercolouring and oil pastel on 6 September 2020 and customising of Christmas themed stationery holder with plasticine clay and colouring of cotton mask on 23 December 2020 respectively. We also introduced a Baijiquan Wushu Bootcamp, Combat Kickboxing & Self-Defense for Youths and Combat Kickboxing for Kids to keep them sporty and fit during their breaks.
The Youth and Family Sub-Committee looks forward to more Club members getting actively involved in the flourishing of Urban Garden together. With more nation’s initiatives on gardening, we hope to organise more trending gardening workshops and as well as to educate the children. Moving forward, we plan to arrange more technology-related, enriching and recreation classes to keep families, youths and the young occupied.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Management Committee, Lifestyle Committee, my Sub-Committee members, administration and support staff, instructors for their contributions and assistance. Last by not the least, my earnest gratitude to all active members for their participation in 2020. Continue to stay safe, healthy and active!
1-day gardening workshop
Wushu Beginner class
Ballet class
