Keechiu visited
Blangah Rise Primary School.
11 h ·
From flower artist to accountant, a range of job experiences were on offer at
Blangah Rise Primary School yesterday morning for their upper primary students. And yes, there were real professionals in attendance!
Dr Chai Siang Chew, a doctor, is an alumnus who graduated in 1991. Flower artist Ms Shi Fang Fang is a parent who has two daughters in the school. She is also part of the school's Parent Support Group. Accountants Ms Punitha A and Ms Gokki A come from a family of 4 daughters - all BRPS alumni who are working in the same company now. Students also got to meet a board game designer, a researcher, and some of their very own teachers who were architects, engineers, and HR professionals before their mid-career switch to teaching.
Really heartened to see the strong partnerships that the school has built with their parents and alumni. These professionals took time out on a weekday morning to give students the opportunity to explore different careers, piquing their interest on what they can possibly pursue in future. It truly takes a village.
Ms Punitha and Ms Gokki shared that they want to give back to the school that moulded them. "We share the same 'DNA' as the students. So some of our experiences are relatable to them. We want to support our juniors by sharing our life experiences, ups and downs, to encourage and inspire them."
P6 student Chiaki rated today's Careers Day "a solid 9.9/10". "Minus 0.1 because I wish it is less crowded and I have more time at each booth!"
A pretty good score, I think
#ourschoolstories
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: Emelia, Veronica, Clairre & Kesley from RP
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