2020 Athletics Programme with Coach Saravanan (Term 3)
Our Term 3 sessions with Coach Saravanan kicked off at Bishan Stadium on 24 October from 6.30 to 8.30pm. Parents were invited to join in the session as it was a great opportunity for parent-child bonding.
The importance of sports and physical activities for all ages is constantly impressed on us for healthy living and ageing. However, children who have a visual impairment sometimes do not get as many opportunities to exercise. And for many years, these children have often been excluded or sometimes excused from participating in sports and physical activities. Besides the obvious health consequences of leading a sedentary life, inactivity for persons with visual impairment often result in helplessness and dependency on others.
At iC2 PrepHouse, we recognise the need for physical activities, especially among the young. By creating opportunities for learning with a well-established coach, we hope to instil in these children, a love for sports and physical activities, which will invariably benefit other aspects of their lives.
Besides being able to keep fit, physical activities and sports help young children with visual impairment develop a sense of balance and proprioception, which helps in their orientation and mobility as well. Learning in a group help these children socialize, and parents get to meet other parents to build resources and support among themselves. Being able to learn and even compete with others of comparable ability help develop confidence in these children. Ultimately, we hope these children will go on to taking sports at a higher level of competition as well.
2020 Start Small Dream Big Project: Caring for people with Visual Impairment
MY World @ Ang Mo Kio Central engaged iC2 PrepHouse to be part of this year’s SSDB. The project aimed to create awareness about visual impairment and ways to care for these individuals within the sighted community. My World invited Assistant Vision Teacher Amanda to share her expertise on visual impairments with the 5-year-olds. Unfortunately, iC2 PrepHouse had to scrap this idea due to the unforeseen COVID pandemic. She continued working alongside the class teacher, Yu Jie, to design activities centred on visual impairment. These sessions included a blindfold maze, using simulated glass to experience different eye conditions, forming words using braille letters, and playing braille twister. Additional resources were provided like a tactile storybook and braille name cards to supplement the children’s learning experience.
MY World @ Ang Mo Kio Central invited Amanda and Assistant Vision Teacher Alyssa for a Zoom meeting with the class to address some of their questions. Teacher Amanda also took the opportunity to demonstrate how to use a Perkins Brailler and the white cane.
We want to thank MY World @ Ang Mo Kio Central for allowing iC2 PrepHouse to be part of this partnership!
Below are some links about the project:
- What is Visual Impairment? – Start Small Dream Big
- Types of Visual Impairment – Start Small Dream Big
- Textured Paint – Start Small Dream Big
- All about Braille – Start Small Dream Big
- Visual Aids and Accessibility Features for the Visually-Impaired in the Community – Start Small Dream Big
- Zoom Interview with iC2 PrepHouse – Start Small Dream Big
2020 Athletics Programme with Coach Saravanan (Term 2)
Our Term 2 sessions with Coach Saravanan kicked off at Bishan Stadium on 25 July from 6.30 to 8.30pm. Parents were invited to join in the session as it was a great opportunity for parent-child bonding.
The importance of sports and physical activities for all ages is constantly impressed on us for healthy living and ageing. However, children who have a visual impairment sometimes do not get as many opportunities to exercise. And for many years, these children have often been excluded or sometimes excused from participating in sports and physical activities. Besides the obvious health consequences of leading a sedentary life, inactivity for persons with visual impairment often result in helplessness and dependency on others.
At iC2 PrepHouse, we recognise the need for physical activities, especially among the young. By creating opportunities for learning with a well-established coach, we hope to instil in these children, a love for sports and physical activities, which will invariably benefit other aspects of their lives.
Besides being able to keep fit, physical activities and sports help young children with visual impairment develop a sense of balance and proprioception, which helps in their orientation and mobility as well. Learning in a group help these children socialize, and parents get to meet other parents to build resources and support among themselves. Being able to learn and even compete with others of comparable ability help develop confidence in these children. Ultimately, we hope these children will go on to taking sports at a higher level of competition as well.
2020 Tactile Workshop
Our volunteers from Australia and United States had an enjoyable session of tactile resource making workshop at our centre on 7 February. Thank you for all of your support.
2020 Athletics Programme with Coach Saravanan (Term 1)
Our first session with Coach Saravanan kicked off at Bishan Stadium on 1 February from 6 to 8pm. Parents were invited to join in the session as it was a great opportunity for parent-child bonding. Coach demonstrated and taught the basic techniques of running, jumping and throwing through individual and team activities. Coach Saravanan has lined up a fun-filled 10-week programme. There are limited slots available. Interested participants, please contact Vision Teacher Lay Hong at layhong.lee@ic2.com.sg to register.
Venue: Bishan Stadium
Day: Saturdays
Time: 6-8pm
2020 Athletics Programme with Coach Saravanan (Term 1)
Feb 08, 2020
Our second session with Coach Saravanan at Bishan Stadium on 8 February from 6 to 8pm.
2020 Athletics Programme with Coach Saravanan (Term 1)
Feb 15, 2020
Our third session with Coach Saravanan at Bishan Stadium on 15 February from 6 to 8pm.
2020 Athletics Programme with Coach Saravanan (Term 1)
Feb 22, 2020
Our fourth session with Coach Saravanan at Bishan Stadium on 22 February from 6 to 8pm.
2020 Athletics Programme with Coach Saravanan (Term 1)
Feb 29, 2020
Our fifth session with Coach Saravanan at Bishan Stadium on 29 February from 6 to 8pm.
2020 Athletics Programme with Coach Saravanan (Term 1)
Mar 07, 2020
Our sixth session with Coach Saravanan at Bishan Stadium on 7 March from 6 to 8pm.
2020 Athletics Programme with Coach Saravanan (Term 1)
Mar 14, 2020
Our seventh session with Coach Saravanan at Bishan Stadium on 14 March from 6 to 8pm.
2020 Athletics Programme with Coach Saravanan (Term 1)
Jul 04, 2020
Our eighth session with Coach Saravanan at Bishan Stadium on 4 July from 6 to 8pm.
2020 Athletics Programme with Coach Saravanan (Term 1)
Jul 11, 2020
Our ninth session with Coach Saravanan at Bishan Stadium on 11 July from 6 to 8pm.
2020 Access Arrangements Awareness
Our Vision Teacher, Lay Hong conducted a sharing session on Access Arrangements for teachers from Greendale and Mayflower Secondary Schools.
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