NUS BP Mentoring 13th Anniversary 2008

NUS BP Mentoring 13th Anniversary was an special event for both the mentors and the mentees as it was the day of recognitions of everyone's efforts. In short, everyone enjoyed the day's event.



Ms Mabel Wee, Principal of GMPS gave a welcome speech and how our mentors improved the mentees studies results and character buildings.



Lynda gave a speech about the relationship between NUS, BP Mentoring and Tutoring Scheme and the various mentees school.

Our most important stars of the day - the MCs!!!



Karen organised a game that involved everybody to participate. (to download: Right click -> save picture as)

Mentees prize receivers

BMSS Outing to Sentosa!

The day started at 8.30am with the coordinators going to school to fetch the mentees and the game and food ICs heading straight to Sentosa to “hunt” for the territory of the day.

food and volley ball.

From left: Yuan Meng and Cheng Wen
Person missing in this picture : me (Fong Chi)

Our territory of the day!

A spot along Palawan Beach with great scenery.

The mentors and mentees reached destination at about 10am and the kickoff of the day of interaction, fun and laughter followed.

Mentors and mentees are divided into teams as the games for the day are aimed to cultivate team building spirit and foster relationship between one another. Proudly present to you -- our team A!

From Left : Kwok Wei, Aien, Hai Tao, Divya, Suhaida and Yuan Meng.

Person missing in this picture: camera-shy Huang Wei (who is hiding behind Hai Tao) who is also the leader for this team.

And Team B!

From left: Christina, Jing Ting, Fasiha, Atika, Hui Fang (BMSS coordinator), Nahim(BMSS coordinator) and Douglas (the leader for team B)

Person missing in this picture : James Wijaya(who joined us slightly later)

A short ice breaking session kicked in first for the team members to know one another and also the members of the other group. Not long after that, we started off with our first game of the day – Captain’s Ball by sea side! ^.^

Round 1 -- FIGHT!

Where is the ball?

After the non-stop running and catching, everyone was asked to take a short break.

Proceeding on, our second game -- “squeeze me ” started shortly. Each team was asked to fill in the water bottle given until the water overflows the brim in the shortest time.

The embedded water bottle

We RUN!

We PASS!

We SQUEEZE and we SUPPORT each other!

The team bonding, the interaction, the support from one another led the teams on to their further challenge – “Our Grand Castle”

Our Castles?!

Building castle out from scratch, with only a pathetic water bottle and two seemingly useless sponges? No problem! =)

Just DO it!

After half an hour of hard work and sweat, the teams proudly presented their end products.

“Castle by the Seaside” by team A

“High Class Waterfront Residence” by team B

The winning team and their sand castle! ^.^

The laughter and fun didn’t end here. The fun climaxed in the next game that followed – “Hit my General Knowledge”.

“Answer correctly? Safe! Else, down you go into the Sea! ^.^”

Tired? But, it’s just not enough! Finally, all of us ended up in the sea for another round of Captain’s Ball in the SEA.

Finally, it’s time to wash up and time to fill our groaning stomach.

the girls after washing up.

again

After hours of playing and running, we finally settled down in the shed for picnic. We made sandwiches, we talked, we ate, we cracked jokes. Isn’t that simply FUN?

The day finally ended with the mentors dragging their exhausted bodies back.

However, we carried on the outing by heading to KFC in Harbourfront for a very last round of gathering and chit-chatting.

That , at last, marked the end of our wonderful moment in Sentosa.

~ INTERACTION! BONDING! FUN! LAUGHTER! ~

Members of the 10th Management Committee

30th August 2008 was the day for NUS BP Mentoring Society as everyone was gathered together for an annual celebration for both Mentors and Mentees alike. New management committee was also installed that day while the old committee(9th management) passed down the torch of flame.



From left to right: Justin (IPP), Huey Li (GMPS School Co-ordinator), Fong Chi (Publicity Director), James (Publicity Director), Lan(Welfare Director), Li Lian (Treasurer), Shweta (Secretary), Karen (Vice- President for internal affairs), Charlene (Vice- President for external affairs), Eleanor (President), Wei Qing (GMPS School Co-ordinator)

Not Shown in Picture: Min Jun(GESS School Co-ordinator), Ngoc (GESS School Co-ordinator), Nahim (BMSS School Co-ordinator), Hui Fang(BMSS School Co-ordinator)

About NUS BP Mentoring Scheme

What is the NUS-BP Mentoring and Tutoring Scheme?
The NUS-BP Mentoring and Tutoring Scheme is a unique community service project for NUS undergraduates (and alumni) to become Mentors to younger peers. A Mentor becomes someone special in a child's life over a period of time as a big brother or sister. We nurture and develop our mentees' potential through two-hour weekly sessions over a period of six to twelve months of sustained mentoring.

NUS-BP Mentoring is a project under NUS Rotaract Club. We have the autonomy to organize our own activities and hold internal elections. Representatives of NUS-BP Mentoring sit on the Rotaract Board, and all mentors are considered as members of Rotaract Club.

How are the activities being carried out?
School-Based Sessions are conducted every Saturday from 10am-12 noon over a period of at least nine months. Mentors spend the first hour supervising mentees in their school work.

For the remaining time, mentors engage mentees through a combination of games and experiential learning. These activities help mentees learn the importance of teamwork and discipline, and in the process, obtain greater self-esteem and confidence.

During the school holidays, mentors organize excursions to places such as Bukit Timah Hill, the Singapore Science Centre and Pulau Ubin. Such excursions enable mentors and mentees to forge closer bonds and build stronger friendships.

Mentoring session at BMSS



Who are the mentees and where are the schools located?
The mentees are EM3 pupils (Primary 5 and 6) from Geylang Methodist Primary School, Normal (Academic/ Technical) Secondary 1 and 2 students from Bukit Merah Secondary School.

Geylang Methodist Primary School is directly beside the Aljunied MRT station. Bukit Merah School is near Redhill MRT station.

Support for Mentors
BP organizes regular training sessions and retreats. These events also provide excellent opportunities for the mentors from the various mentoring institutions (such as NUS, SMU, NTU, Ngee-Ann Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic) to come together and network.

Are the Mentors being Recognised?
Long-serving mentors are awarded a certificate endorsed by NUS, the mentees' school and BP. Outstanding mentors also receive special awards presented during the Annual BP Mentoring Anniversary and Award Ceremony. In addition, CCA (RHAPS) points are awarded to mentors who serve a minimum of six months.

What is Commitment that I will have to make?
NUS BP Mentoring needs you to commit to a timeframe of at least nine months, for two hours every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon. It would be the best if you would be able to make your Satuday free for the whole day for other activities such as courses and outings.

GMPS Mentees outing to Sentosa


Why should I be a mentor?
Mentors put in significant time and effort to plan and organize the mentoring sessions. They regularly review and evaluate the effectiveness of sessions. In this way, they develop leadership qualities and become more efficient in their own lives.
More importantly, personal mentoring yields great personal satisfaction and hones invaluable people skills. You will forge an unforgettable friendship with your mentee, and build close bonds with people who share your compassion and desire to help others. We all need a helping hand once in a while. For a child, that helping hand can mean the difference between success or failure. Be an Inspiration. Be an NUS-BP Mentor.

I am interest. How do I become a mentor?
If you are interested in joining or would like to find out more, please email us at : nusbpmentoring@gmail.com

Who and what is a Mentor?

The Origin of the Word "Mentor"
The origin of the word "Mentor" can be traced to Homer's The Odyssey. In his epic poem, Homer describes the character Mentor as a "wise and trusted friend." When Odysseus (or Ulysses) leaves Ithaca to fight the Trojan War, he asks his good friend Mentor to guard the household. Mentor, who is actually the goddess Athena in disguise, watches over the kingdom, and becomes guardian and teacher to Odysseus' son, Telemachus.

What Is Not a Mentor?
A mentor is not a hero. A mentor is not a social worker, a moneylender or a disciplinarian.

What Is a Mentor?
A mentor is a caring peer. A mentor is an advocate for the needs of a young person. A mentor is a listener and a guide.



Mentors

Welcome to the NUS-BP Mentoring

Welcome to the NUS-BP Mentoring Official Site. BP Mentoring , started in Singapore in 1995, is a nation-wide community service project sponsored by BP (British Petroleum). Under this programme, mentors—from NUS, NTU, and SMU as well as various Polytechnics and Junior Colleges—are matched with young, disadvantaged children (the mentees) to help them raise their personal development and academic standards.


Study Skills courses

At NUS, the Mentors guide students in their studies and in their character developments. These students(Mentees) come from the various schools in Singapore and they will spend two hours weekly with the mentors. BP also help to conduct study skills courses for the Mentees once every year. Mentees not only benefits from having improved examination results but also making new friends with NUS Mentors.

Mentors attending meeting by the committee members

Mentors also go through various courses and workshop organised by BP. These skills are beneficals in guiding the mentees and future job prospects. There are also skills being picked up by the mentors along this journey as NUS BP Mentors. These skills includes leadership skills, planning and hosting events, organising workshops and conduct meetings for mentors.


Courses by BP for both Mentors and Mentees

GMPS Mentoring Orientation day

Fierce GMPS School Co-ordinators of the 10th Management Committee started the day with some announcements.



Various new mentors.



That me(the guy) on the right!



Mentees ready for the session.




New mentors introduces themselves to everyone, both to the existing mentors and mentees.




Another peaceful mentoring session begins as the mentees were eager to learn from the mentors.

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