TKGS&NYAA

Every Tkgian a leaderEffective and Principled Leader

leaders of character and grace

believing in their abilities

adapting to change,

role modelling values,

being resilient,

exercising initiative,

making responsible decision

National Youth Achievement

Awards(NYAA)

2011

Align with School Mission

• Mission of NYAA • To develop and maximize the potential of

young people through selfless community service, challenges of adventure, skills development and physical recreation so

that they can exceptional individuals who can contribute actively to society and the nation.

Desired Norm

• By secondary 4, all Tkgians would have achieved at least a BRONZE AWARD in NYAA

No one left behind No one left behind I have NYAAI have NYAA

You have NYAA You have NYAA Everyone has NYAAEveryone has NYAA

60 hours spread over a

period of 12 months

30 hours spread over a

period of 6 months

15 hours spread over a

period of 3 months

SERVICESERVICE

18 months

12 months

6 months

SkillsSkills

40 hours

over 12 weeks

30 hours

over 10 weeks

20 hours over 8 weeks

Physical Physical RecreatiRecreati

onon

18 months

12 months

6 months

Minimum Minimum Time Time

PeriodPeriod

4 days 3 nights

3 days 2 nights

2 days 1 night

AdventurAdventurous ous

JourneyJourney

16 yrs & aboveGoldGold

15 yrs & aboveSilverSilver

14 yrs & aboveBronzBronz

ee

Minimum Minimum AgeAge

Level of Level of AwardAward

• After completing the programme, participants are invited to an award ceremony. They will receive a certificate and a badge from a minister in recognition for their efforts.

• The Ministry of Education awards Co-Curricular Activity bonus points to all students who have achieved the National Youth Achievement Award, which can aid in admission to junior colleges, polytechnics and universities.

Recognition and Achievement

BENEFITS

• Grow in strength of character• Realise your potential of being an accomplished young

woman of character and grace• Contribute to your testimonial portfolio• Testimony of your leadership journey• CCA Grade : LEAPS system – 2 points awarded for

Bronze, 3 points for silver• Class Team Prize for classes that hit at least 90%

submission based on enrolment by end of January the following year.

• CCA Prize Award for CCA that hit 90% submission based on enrolment by end of January the following year.

Sample Testimonial

• While in TKGS, she was an active member of the Netball recreational club. Hui Ching took a lot of initiative to develop herself holistically. She plays the piano and has achieved the ABRSM Certificate Grade 8 in 2010. She volunteered her service regularly for the National Libraries and raised funds for the needy. In recognition of her overall accomplishments, she was presented the National Youth Achievement Award (Silver) in 2011.

It’s about YOU!It’s about self development

in your leadership journey…

2011

Guess what …you get to choose activities based on your interest and available

resources.

2011

Examples on Categories

Church camps

DancingPlay an instrument

PA campsAerobicsInteractWeb designing

Oversea Excursion

WalkingSEB, interact

Looking after a pet

CCA campSportsPBCooking

OBSPEAVACCA

AJ Physical recreation

Service Skills

SCHOOL WIDE APPROACH• SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS

– FMS supported by class com through the close monitoring by welfare rep

– CCAs teachers - in – charge through 30 week CCA programme

– Sec 3 PE 10 week enrichment programmecum reflection

– OBS at Sec 3 & EL journal writing – CIP Service learning cum reflection – Termly assembly ( Update records)

Getting Involved-Application

Step 1 : Submit ApplicationThe application form may be obtained from the school via

• Class Welfare Rep• General Office• School Website

You may submit the application together with the cheque payment via the welfare rep every Monday of the week. (details are written in the form)

Note Activities are counted only from the date of application. So hurry, apply early.

Getting Involved -ApplicationStep 2 : Receiving the Award Diary and Record Book

A AWARD DIARY and a record book will be issued to you via the welfare rep usually within the month upon submission.

The Award Diary is for you to record your learning experiences and achievements. Record your progress and achievement via reflections.

The record book must be duly filled in with your ph oto attached. All signatures columns must be duly signe d. It is important that the dates recorded fulfill the aw ard criteria.

It is important that you write neatly and with prid e in your leadership journey. Mark your reflection with excel lence.

Participants are to include photographs, copies of certificates, etc. in the report where appropriate to authenticate your learning.

Getting Involved -SubmissionSkill Development

Identify a skill to develop or is already developin g. Begin your activities and record your progress monthly. Your Record Book is to be completed and signed by your instructor/cca teacher/adult mentor.[example]

Getting InvolvedSkill : Learning to play the piano

…..Dec 2011

June 2011

……..

…..

March 2011

I made progress again. The daily discipline of playing the scales and what is required for the exam was worth the while. I can now play the piece smoothly. Hooray. I was praised by my teacher for clear articulation. : )

February 2011

Practised scale and Arpeggios daily, learnt another new song for grade 7. I enjoyed the pieces played. Gett ing the fingering right was a challenge. I overcame it by practicing for an hour daily and felt a sense of accomplishment towards the end of the month. My piano teacher praised my progress. I planned to achieve my grade 7 by Feb 2012

January 2011

Getting Involved:Service to School

ServiceFind satisfaction in an area that you can or are already in service for at least 20 hours over a per iod of 3 months.

Record after each service event. Date, hour of service, type of service for each activity. [example]Note : 20 hours must be spread over at least 3 mont hs e.gFeb, Mar, Apr or Jan, Mar, June

It would not be accepted if recording shows only N ov, Dec – 50 hours

Getting Involved: Service to the Library

Service to the Library

(note : spread over at least 3 months)

15 June

2011

5 hours

Service to the Library

……

1 May 2011

5 hours

Service to the Library

Upon getting instructions from the librabrian on my duty, I set about my task rigourously. It thrilled me to see my work after hours of categorizing, wiping and packing them into the respective shelf so that others can find what they are looking for with ease. I learnt “no pain, no gain.” Hard work led to satisfaction.

15 April 2011

5 hours(record on the Right hand column)

Getting Involved:Physical Recreation

Physical Recreation

Record your progress weekly. [example]Note : You must have at least 2.5 hours of physical recreation for 8 weeks. Your reflections must be we ekly.

e.g keep fit weeklyPE enrichment – 1 hourBowling/swimming/aerobics/walking – 1.5 hours ( spre ad over 0.5 hours for 3 days is also alright)

Getting Involved: Physical Recreation

…..week 12

…week 8

Week 4

Duration…

School work piled up. I am getting worried if I could stick to my commitment.

Week 313 Dec to 2010 19 Dec 2010

This week it looked like this : Monday : brisk walk, Wed : Cycle, Fri : Roller blade. Sunday : Kayaking. Its fun to have a plan and keep to it. Its especially fun when I get to know my keep fit friend better. My body seems to be strong.

Week 213 Dec to 2010 19 Dec 2010

3 hours

Keep FitI got really excited about keeping fit for 8 to 10 weeks. Started putting down my plans to stay fit weekly. It looked like this : Monday : jog, Wed : Swim, Fri : Play Badminton, Sunday : Tennis

Each day : warm up for 20 min, keep fit for 20 min, warm down for 20 min. I made it this week. I feel fit and strong and more energetic.

Week 1

6 Dec to 2010 12 Dec 20103 hours

Getting Involved: Adventure Journey

for silver applicants….Day 3

Day 222 Jan

OBS ( at least half a page). Pre camp – planning and preparation……During camp - action…..Nite reflections on learning and perspectives…..

DAY 1

21 Jan

Cheerleading• Cheerleading to support– School / Cluster Sports Day

– Inter School Sports Competitions– Intra School Activities

Mentoring

Coaching

Tutoring

Academic Mentoring

CCA Mentoring / Coaching

Peer Tutoring

First Aid• Duty First Duty First Duty First Duty First AiderAiderAiderAider totototo

– School teams for competitions

– Learning Journeys

– School Emergency Ex / SOP

Video Filming & Editing

Photography

Web Animation

PP Presentation

• SchSchSchSch Video Filming / Photographer forVideo Filming / Photographer forVideo Filming / Photographer forVideo Filming / Photographer for

– School events / activities

– School Newsletter

– School Web page

– School Achieves

Art Design & Painting• School & Other CommunitiesSchool & Other CommunitiesSchool & Other CommunitiesSchool & Other Communities

–Wall Mural Painting

Baking Skills & Cooking Skills• Bake SalesBake SalesBake SalesBake Sales – Needy Pupils

SkillsService

( More examples)

Library Service @ NLB

Flag Day

GardeningLook after a pet

Friend of the Environment Projects

Other student initiated projects

Reading – working with others

Friends to Children with Special Needs or Senior CitizensLunch/Tea-time performance on a regular basis

Computing Promoting inter cultural & inter-religious understanding / harmony activities (NE)

SkillsService

( More examples)

Keep Fit

NEF ProgrammeNEF Programme

Canoeing / Sailing

Dancing / Bangra / Skating

Jogging / Cycling / Roller Blading

AerobicsAerobics

PE enrichment

Gym Workouts

SkillsPhysical Recreation

( More examples)

Please note that the same activity can only for cou nted for of the section. E.gskill – Bowling, then Physical recreation – cannot be bowling but keep fit.