“By spreading the culture of appreciation, the cadets believe that they made a difference, and hope for opportunities to replicate their efforts.”
Chung Cheng High School
Appreciating the Foreign Workers
By: Andrea Tan Hwee-San, Cheryl Tan Yi Ting, Loh Dai Yin, Ryan Mok Kay Jun, Zenov Liu Fan, Loh Ci Xuan, Loh Qian Ying Lucretia, Rene Mah Wei Lin, Tio Hazel, Ang Teong-Hean Isaac, Lim Si En, Jerelynn Ng Yun Qing, Mervyn Ho Jin Kai, Ng Jing Rong, Tan Shin Hwee (Chen Xin Hui), Janelle Tan Zi Hui, Mah Hao Jun, Sylvia Koh Zining, Angelica Lim Zhiyu, Lee Wei Le Owen, Angelica Lim, Alexandra Ang Qian Yi, Chiau Beng Li, Valarie Koh Yee Chin, Chia Ning, Claudia Yap Neng, Sng Jun Feng, Ng Lin Hsiang, Nicholas, Chua Ya Ting, Wee Zhengbin, Shaun Goh, Lim Pey Wen, Selina, Teo Chok Yun, Chen JiaHui, Chua Yi Ling, Elin, Wu ChenSang, Jonathan Lim Shao Kuang, Loy Jie Yi, Serene, Goh See Teng, Timothy Tay Jo Chow, Tan XuanYi, Kirby
Aim:
Remind the public to be empathetic of situations and to spread kindness.
Why:
Many people might take those around them for granted.
Where:
Public spaces around Orchard Road.
What:
Encouraged the public to write messages for strangers on post-it notes; in exchange for a note, they had to write for another. Handed out cards with handwritten quotes and images to motivate people to take better care of themselves in stressful situations and busy lifestyles.
How:
Highlighted challenges faced by foreign construction workers during community integration, and encouraged shoppers to write words of encouragement to show appreciation for their hard work.