Every Tkgian a leaderEffective and Principled Leader
leaders of character and grace
believing in their abilities
adapting to change,
role modelling values,
being resilient,
exercising initiative,
making responsible decision
Align with School Mission
• Mission of NYAA • To develop and maximize the potential of
young people through selfless community service, challenges of adventure, skills development and physical recreation so
that they can exceptional individuals who can contribute actively to society and the nation.
Desired Norm
• By secondary 4, all Tkgians would have achieved at least a BRONZE AWARD in NYAA
No one left behind No one left behind I have NYAAI have NYAA
You have NYAA You have NYAA Everyone has NYAAEveryone has NYAA
60 hours spread over a
period of 12 months
30 hours spread over a
period of 6 months
15 hours spread over a
period of 3 months
SERVICESERVICE
18 months
12 months
6 months
SkillsSkills
40 hours
over 12 weeks
30 hours
over 10 weeks
20 hours over 8 weeks
Physical Physical RecreatiRecreati
onon
18 months
12 months
6 months
Minimum Minimum Time Time
PeriodPeriod
4 days 3 nights
3 days 2 nights
2 days 1 night
AdventurAdventurous ous
JourneyJourney
16 yrs & aboveGoldGold
15 yrs & aboveSilverSilver
14 yrs & aboveBronzBronz
ee
Minimum Minimum AgeAge
Level of Level of AwardAward
• After completing the programme, participants are invited to an award ceremony. They will receive a certificate and a badge from a minister in recognition for their efforts.
• The Ministry of Education awards Co-Curricular Activity bonus points to all students who have achieved the National Youth Achievement Award, which can aid in admission to junior colleges, polytechnics and universities.
Recognition and Achievement
BENEFITS
• Grow in strength of character• Realise your potential of being an accomplished young
woman of character and grace• Contribute to your testimonial portfolio• Testimony of your leadership journey• CCA Grade : LEAPS system – 2 points awarded for
Bronze, 3 points for silver• Class Team Prize for classes that hit at least 90%
submission based on enrolment by end of January the following year.
• CCA Prize Award for CCA that hit 90% submission based on enrolment by end of January the following year.
Sample Testimonial
• While in TKGS, she was an active member of the Netball recreational club. Hui Ching took a lot of initiative to develop herself holistically. She plays the piano and has achieved the ABRSM Certificate Grade 8 in 2010. She volunteered her service regularly for the National Libraries and raised funds for the needy. In recognition of her overall accomplishments, she was presented the National Youth Achievement Award (Silver) in 2011.
Examples on Categories
Church camps
DancingPlay an instrument
PA campsAerobicsInteractWeb designing
Oversea Excursion
WalkingSEB, interact
Looking after a pet
CCA campSportsPBCooking
OBSPEAVACCA
AJ Physical recreation
Service Skills
SCHOOL WIDE APPROACH• SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
– FMS supported by class com through the close monitoring by welfare rep
– CCAs teachers - in – charge through 30 week CCA programme
– Sec 3 PE 10 week enrichment programmecum reflection
– OBS at Sec 3 & EL journal writing – CIP Service learning cum reflection – Termly assembly ( Update records)
Getting Involved-Application
Step 1 : Submit ApplicationThe application form may be obtained from the school via
• Class Welfare Rep• General Office• School Website
You may submit the application together with the cheque payment via the welfare rep every Monday of the week. (details are written in the form)
Note Activities are counted only from the date of application. So hurry, apply early.
Getting Involved -ApplicationStep 2 : Receiving the Award Diary and Record Book
A AWARD DIARY and a record book will be issued to you via the welfare rep usually within the month upon submission.
The Award Diary is for you to record your learning experiences and achievements. Record your progress and achievement via reflections.
The record book must be duly filled in with your ph oto attached. All signatures columns must be duly signe d. It is important that the dates recorded fulfill the aw ard criteria.
It is important that you write neatly and with prid e in your leadership journey. Mark your reflection with excel lence.
Participants are to include photographs, copies of certificates, etc. in the report where appropriate to authenticate your learning.
Getting Involved -SubmissionSkill Development
Identify a skill to develop or is already developin g. Begin your activities and record your progress monthly. Your Record Book is to be completed and signed by your instructor/cca teacher/adult mentor.[example]
Getting InvolvedSkill : Learning to play the piano
…..Dec 2011
June 2011
……..
…..
March 2011
I made progress again. The daily discipline of playing the scales and what is required for the exam was worth the while. I can now play the piece smoothly. Hooray. I was praised by my teacher for clear articulation. : )
February 2011
Practised scale and Arpeggios daily, learnt another new song for grade 7. I enjoyed the pieces played. Gett ing the fingering right was a challenge. I overcame it by practicing for an hour daily and felt a sense of accomplishment towards the end of the month. My piano teacher praised my progress. I planned to achieve my grade 7 by Feb 2012
January 2011
Getting Involved:Service to School
ServiceFind satisfaction in an area that you can or are already in service for at least 20 hours over a per iod of 3 months.
Record after each service event. Date, hour of service, type of service for each activity. [example]Note : 20 hours must be spread over at least 3 mont hs e.gFeb, Mar, Apr or Jan, Mar, June
It would not be accepted if recording shows only N ov, Dec – 50 hours
Getting Involved: Service to the Library
Service to the Library
(note : spread over at least 3 months)
15 June
2011
5 hours
Service to the Library
……
1 May 2011
5 hours
Service to the Library
Upon getting instructions from the librabrian on my duty, I set about my task rigourously. It thrilled me to see my work after hours of categorizing, wiping and packing them into the respective shelf so that others can find what they are looking for with ease. I learnt “no pain, no gain.” Hard work led to satisfaction.
15 April 2011
5 hours(record on the Right hand column)
Getting Involved:Physical Recreation
Physical Recreation
Record your progress weekly. [example]Note : You must have at least 2.5 hours of physical recreation for 8 weeks. Your reflections must be we ekly.
e.g keep fit weeklyPE enrichment – 1 hourBowling/swimming/aerobics/walking – 1.5 hours ( spre ad over 0.5 hours for 3 days is also alright)
Getting Involved: Physical Recreation
…..week 12
…week 8
Week 4
Duration…
School work piled up. I am getting worried if I could stick to my commitment.
Week 313 Dec to 2010 19 Dec 2010
This week it looked like this : Monday : brisk walk, Wed : Cycle, Fri : Roller blade. Sunday : Kayaking. Its fun to have a plan and keep to it. Its especially fun when I get to know my keep fit friend better. My body seems to be strong.
Week 213 Dec to 2010 19 Dec 2010
3 hours
Keep FitI got really excited about keeping fit for 8 to 10 weeks. Started putting down my plans to stay fit weekly. It looked like this : Monday : jog, Wed : Swim, Fri : Play Badminton, Sunday : Tennis
Each day : warm up for 20 min, keep fit for 20 min, warm down for 20 min. I made it this week. I feel fit and strong and more energetic.
Week 1
6 Dec to 2010 12 Dec 20103 hours
Getting Involved: Adventure Journey
for silver applicants….Day 3
Day 222 Jan
OBS ( at least half a page). Pre camp – planning and preparation……During camp - action…..Nite reflections on learning and perspectives…..
DAY 1
21 Jan
Cheerleading• Cheerleading to support– School / Cluster Sports Day
– Inter School Sports Competitions– Intra School Activities
Mentoring
Coaching
Tutoring
Academic Mentoring
CCA Mentoring / Coaching
Peer Tutoring
First Aid• Duty First Duty First Duty First Duty First AiderAiderAiderAider totototo
– School teams for competitions
– Learning Journeys
– School Emergency Ex / SOP
Video Filming & Editing
Photography
Web Animation
PP Presentation
• SchSchSchSch Video Filming / Photographer forVideo Filming / Photographer forVideo Filming / Photographer forVideo Filming / Photographer for
– School events / activities
– School Newsletter
– School Web page
– School Achieves
Art Design & Painting• School & Other CommunitiesSchool & Other CommunitiesSchool & Other CommunitiesSchool & Other Communities
–Wall Mural Painting
Baking Skills & Cooking Skills• Bake SalesBake SalesBake SalesBake Sales – Needy Pupils
SkillsService
( More examples)
Library Service @ NLB
Flag Day
GardeningLook after a pet
Friend of the Environment Projects
Other student initiated projects
Reading – working with others
Friends to Children with Special Needs or Senior CitizensLunch/Tea-time performance on a regular basis
Computing Promoting inter cultural & inter-religious understanding / harmony activities (NE)
SkillsService
( More examples)
Keep Fit
NEF ProgrammeNEF Programme
Canoeing / Sailing
Dancing / Bangra / Skating
Jogging / Cycling / Roller Blading
AerobicsAerobics
PE enrichment
Gym Workouts
SkillsPhysical Recreation
( More examples)
Please note that the same activity can only for cou nted for of the section. E.gskill – Bowling, then Physical recreation – cannot be bowling but keep fit.