Baphomet 3rd Gear November 15, 2011 Share November 15, 2011 SINGAPORE - National Solidarity Party (NSP) member Nicole Seah sent out an appeal through Facebook on Nov 5, calling for more volunteers to provide tuition to needy students. According to Ms Seah, the scheme was set up in May this year, for needy students living in the Macpherson area. The session is held every Saturday, for two hours, reported the Shin Min Daily News. Click here to find out more! Students, ranging from those studying in primary to secondary schools, have to pay a $30 fee, which is used to purchase teaching materials. "Under special circumstances, we will also absorb the fee," says Ms Seah. The scheme started out with only 15 kids, but the number has been increasing steadily. They now have 40 students registered under the scheme. Most of them are primary school pupils, but secondary school students have also come forward to enquire about the scheme. There are plans for expansion as well, says Ms Seah, who has received enquiries from parents living in the Marine Parade GRC area. There are currently only eight to 10 volunteers tending to the 40 students. Hence, they are hoping to recruit more volunteers in order to reduce the student to tutor ratio, which will benefit the students. After her post, many netizens left messages on her Facebook page, expressing their interest in helping out. But many were worried that they do not possess the experience nor qualifications to tutor kids in the academic subjects. But Ms Seah says the main aim of the tuition classes is to inspire students to believe that they can still do well in their studies, despite their family circumstances. She says the effort of the kids and volunteers have paid off. In the recent year-end examinations, many students reported a marked improvement in their results. http://www.edvantage.com.sg/edvantage/news...ee_tuition.html Kudos to Nicole ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged November 15, 2011 Share November 15, 2011 SINGAPORE - National Solidarity Party (NSP) member Nicole Seah sent out an appeal through Facebook on Nov 5, calling for more volunteers to provide tuition to needy students. According to Ms Seah, the scheme was set up in May this year, for needy students living in the Macpherson area. The session is held every Saturday, for two hours, reported the Shin Min Daily News. Click here to find out more! Students, ranging from those studying in primary to secondary schools, have to pay a $30 fee, which is used to purchase teaching materials. "Under special circumstances, we will also absorb the fee," says Ms Seah. The scheme started out with only 15 kids, but the number has been increasing steadily. They now have 40 students registered under the scheme. Most of them are primary school pupils, but secondary school students have also come forward to enquire about the scheme. There are plans for expansion as well, says Ms Seah, who has received enquiries from parents living in the Marine Parade GRC area. There are currently only eight to 10 volunteers tending to the 40 students. Hence, they are hoping to recruit more volunteers in order to reduce the student to tutor ratio, which will benefit the students. After her post, many netizens left messages on her Facebook page, expressing their interest in helping out. But many were worried that they do not possess the experience nor qualifications to tutor kids in the academic subjects. But Ms Seah says the main aim of the tuition classes is to inspire students to believe that they can still do well in their studies, despite their family circumstances. She says the effort of the kids and volunteers have paid off. In the recent year-end examinations, many students reported a marked improvement in their results. http://www.edvantage.com.sg/edvantage/news...ee_tuition.html Kudos to Nicole sorry, but there are already lots of ppl giving free tution before she started this liao. why only kudos o Nicole?? How about those that started this long ago? Nicole go in for political reason, while those ppl i know are giving freelance with totally no string attach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic November 15, 2011 Share November 15, 2011 sorry, but there are already lots of ppl giving free tution before she started this liao. why only kudos o Nicole?? How about those that started this long ago? Nicole go in for political reason, while those ppl i know are giving freelance with totally no string attach. Yeah boy. Dan how about those doctors who volunteer to give free consultation to the needy? Kudos to them also, don't you all think so? Somemore their actions are motivated by care & passion, not politics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baphomet 3rd Gear November 15, 2011 Author Share November 15, 2011 (edited) Because she's my "菜" okie...I stand corrected. Kudos to all volunteers in Singapore! I admire their dedication. Edited November 15, 2011 by Baphomet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainman 1st Gear November 15, 2011 Share November 15, 2011 I will give free massage to young and pretty woman....kudos to myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan666 2nd Gear November 15, 2011 Share November 15, 2011 at least these people are seen trying to do someting to the GRC, or SMC they contesting.. rather than disapear & reapear b4 next election. Will GY or his aunties give free tuition to aljunied GRC? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toapayohkid 1st Gear November 15, 2011 Share November 15, 2011 wondering if she walk the talk and how many hrs she put in herself as a volunteer tutor? if she got volunteer at all? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latio2005A Turbocharged November 15, 2011 Share November 15, 2011 sorry, but there are already lots of ppl giving free tution before she started this liao. why only kudos o Nicole?? How about those that started this long ago? Nicole go in for political reason, while those ppl i know are giving freelance with totally no string attach. Precisely she is into politics that her doing whether good or bad are bound to attract attention. Btw, help us by not quoting the full posting please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear November 15, 2011 Share November 15, 2011 at least these people are seen trying to do someting to the GRC, or SMC they contesting.. rather than disapear & reapear b4 next election. Will GY or his aunties give free tuition to aljunied GRC? If you are kidding with us, this is ticklish. If you are not, I believe only Elites are eligible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged November 15, 2011 Share November 15, 2011 at least these people are seen trying to do someting to the GRC, or SMC they contesting.. rather than disapear & reapear b4 next election. Will GY or his aunties give free tuition to aljunied GRC? GY got give free prayer session mah ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator November 15, 2011 Share November 15, 2011 GY got give free prayer session mah ..... yah at bedie resrvoir eh dun make fun hor...he v staunch catholic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 Because she's my "菜" okie...I stand corrected. Kudos to all volunteers in Singapore! I admire their dedication. Whatever she is does not matter to me cos after the "pot calling the kettle black" on TPL's FB posting she gave me the impression that she will do anything to score political points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 Whatever she is does not matter to me cos after the "pot calling the kettle black" on TPL's FB posting she gave me the impression that she will do anything to score political points. just like any game ... one plays to win !! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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