Finding inspiration in the Paralympic Games
As the Paralympians continue to raise their countries’ flags high, we should think about how we can excel as individuals, in small ways, and in meaningful endeavours.
Salute to the Paralympic spirit.. thank you for being an inspiration
Total Defence: War in Ukraine highlights importance of every pillar
The war in Ukraine has not only shown us that our six pillars of Defence are important, it has also shown us the impact of a war- even if hundreds of miles away- on civilians.
Bookstores- People need to appreciate nature of books
Make kids, parents more aware of effects of myopia
Bullying: Fight the issue as a society
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/voices-of-youth-fight-bullying-as-a-society
Traditionally, bullying would involve someone pushing a classmate against the wall and asking for his/ her money. However, the convenience of social media has brought with it, its challenges. Cyberbullying has slowly risen to become a huge issue as even if cyberbullies are reported, it is often difficult to find out their ‘real’ identities. As a community and society, we must all play our part.
COVID diaries- Home based learning- not all positive, but ultimately for the greater good
Food Sustainability: Many ways for kids to play their part
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/voices-of-youth-many-ways-for-kids-to-play-their-part-in-food-sustainability
Migrant workers- Books helped me understand their lives more
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-books-helped-me-understand-lives-of-migrant-workers-more
You can read the books here:
https://ivy.ri.edu.sg/courses/2446/pages/project-perspective?fbclid=IwAR1ewDXq9SCIh33ArBDHNHoyryzga7fqs9dEPzuSBjmypEjDk02kD6BcFZY
https://www.facebook.com/363090603794856/posts/3772530019517547/?d=n
Challenge stereotypes of infirmity held by the young
The topic of ageism is very important in our society today and for me personally as I value each experience as a learning we can benefit from.
“Just as we encourage ethnic diversity, we should strive for age diversity in society.”
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/voices-of-youth-challenge-stereotypes-of-infirmity-held-by-the-young
How COVID-19 has changed the way we celebrate festivals
Bring in the chimes even in COVID times!
As New Year’s Day passes and we sink back into the normal routine of things, the normal life that now seems mundane, I start to think. Why do we celebrate festivals?
PSLE- Don’t view it as a battle that will define your future
Inculcate love of language and expression in schools
Ambulances—Motorists need to be reminded to give away (9/1/2023)
Motorists need to be reminded that they need to give way to ambulances on the road and allow for people to be saved. I believe that most Singaporeans know what to do and how to react—it is so important to give way to ambulances and doing so might help to save a life.
Avishi Gurnani 