With the recent blog post on university admissions, we must not leave out the next stage of life for the boys! After tertiary education (or in some cases after secondary school), boys (above the ages of 16.5 and under the ages of 40) are made to enrol and fulfil their duties towards the nation. The National Service has been an important part of Singapore’s history since its inception in 1967. The NS aims to instil a sense of national identity and pride, develop self-discipline, and inculcate values such as teamwork, resilience and endurance. Till now it has helped shape generations of young men into responsible and committed citizens. Let us take a brief look into the details.
Category: Society
Happy International Women’s Day!
Women have it hard everywhere in the world. The gaping gender inequality and discrimination – women succeed despite that. They are heroes without capes.
Celebrating World Kindness Day!
World Kindness Day is observed on November 13 every year. It was started in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement. Even though it is not an officially recognized day, it is popular and observed in many countries. The Kindness movement has been trying to get the UN to recognize it as an official day. According to them, the Day is to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness for good that binds us.
How can I reach out to my child?
Children, especially teens, might be under stress that parents don’t know. Parents constantly keep a watch on the physical health of their children. But, what about their mental health? Due to the stigma associated with mental illnesses, parents often turn a blind eye to these issues. The constant pressure to perform academically, building a good image, focusing on their future- all these might be too much to handle for some children. Also, children are more at risk due to the changes in the brain during puberty.
Celebrating Hari Raya Haji in 2021!
Hari Raya Haji or Eid-al-Adha is one of the two major festivals of Islam, the other being Hari Raya Puasa or Eid-al-Fitr. It is also called the Festival of Sacrifice, in remembrance of prophet Ibrahim’s trust in God and his willingness to sacrifice even his son to fulfil his duty to God.
Celebrating Diwali!
Diwali, the festival of lights, always brings with it a sense of joy and excitement. A festival that is mostly attributed to the Hindu culture of India, Diwali has over the centuries transcended the walls of religion and has turned out to be one of the most popular festivals in the world.
Showing Kindness in the World of Covid-19!
Parents these days spend a great deal to make sure that their children are equipped with the best skills. They invest a lot of time into the same as well, all to make sure that their kids have fruitful lives. But what if we are missing out on one major ingredient? What if this ingredient can be taught without investing a truckload of money for it?
Say No to Racism!
Someone with racist thoughts believes that the race which he belongs to is superior to those of others. People with different skin colour, culture, etc are considered as uncivilised and criminal in nature. There is a fear created among those who appear to be different.
Life during Covid-19: Getting into the right frame of mind!
The Spanish flu pandemic affected around 500 million people and killed about 20-50 million. It is worth remembering these things today as we are faced with COVID-19. As of 16 April 2020, more than 2 million people have been infected by the virus and more than 130,000 have died.
There is a light at the end of this tunnel!
The number of COVID-19 infected patients, as well as the deaths due to the pandemic, are increasing at an alarming rate. As we all know, many nations have gone into lockdowns, asking their citizens to remain indoors for weeks or months. Singapore has announced our own quarantine period from April 7 till May 4.
