Familiar Strangers. Future Friends.

Monday, 31 March 2014

On 3/31/2014 10:51:00 pm by Teens Next Door in    No comments
If you think social media is only a distraction, think again! On 18 and 19 March 2014, we attended a series of workshops and took part in a mini-challenge that was really an eye-opening experience. The workshops taught us much about how we can utilize social media effectively, while our visit to Kranji...
On 3/31/2014 05:14:00 pm by Teens Next Door in    No comments
This video is a remarkably amazing example of how a simple hello can go a long way, just like how Peter made a new friend. And really, anyone can be our friend, despite the apparent differences between us! We shared this video with the Year 1s during hall assembly and received a very enthusiastic response! It was indeed a meaningful introduction to our cause. According to our Senior Deputy Principal,...

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

On 3/19/2014 11:36:00 pm by Teens Next Door in    No comments
The 3 Singaporean Little Pigs “By the hair on my chinny chin chin, I will not let you in!” said the little pig. Not only did the little pig close his doors to the Big Bad Wolf but also to everyone else around him, even people he saw every day. Never once did he say hi to the other animals around...

Saturday, 15 March 2014

On 3/15/2014 05:03:00 pm by Teens Next Door in    No comments
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a selfie is a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website. 450 Year 3 girls did just that in our first activity- the kickstarter for our campaign! On twitter, they...

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

On 3/12/2014 05:10:00 pm by Teens Next Door in    1 comment
Indeed, the littlest things can amount to so much! The lady at the cinema was but a familiar stranger to the man who visited the cinema regularly, but his kind act changed her life and benefitted many others in the community. What is your take on this com...