It’s the most wonderful time of the year! iC2 Parents Support Group (PSG), with the help and support of teachers and staff of iC2, organized a heartwarming Christmas Party on 7 December 2024.

The festivities kicked off with a lively sing-along session led by Mackenzia, where everyone joined in to belt out favorite Christmas classics like Jingle Bells, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Deck the Halls, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Adding to the joyous occasion was the presentation of sports awards to iC2 children and youth for their achievements in para-athletics. A key highlight of the event was Santa Claus and his two adorable little elves delivering gifts to iC2 children and their siblings – a moment filled with smiles and excitement.

This year’s party also featured engaging activity stations, including balloon sculpting, face or arm painting, and a booth run by NUS CAPT students, where kids decorated their gift boxes with textured stickers.

It was a day filled with laughter, joy, and togetherness – a perfect way to close the year and bring Christmas cheer to the entire iC2 family!

We are privileged to be one of the partners for Guide Dogs Singapore at their GDS Family Day event, held at Star Vista on 27 October 2024. The day was filled with engaging activities for all ages, including opportunities to meet Guide Dogs Singapore’s wonderful guide dogs, participate in complimentary eye checks, and enjoy interactive quizzes with exciting prizes.

Our booth featured the “Decode the Quotes” game, where visitors tried their hand at decoding quotes using the Unified English Braille (UEB) chart. This activity provided them with a fun, hands-on experience with Braille.

On October 26, 2024, the Parent Support Group welcomed another key speaker to share her journey as a parent with us. This time, it was none other than our very own iC2 Teacher Lay Hong! She shared her experiences raising two accomplished para-swimmers, Sophie and Colin, offering tips on navigating the unique journey of supporting para-athletes — the challenges involved and strategies for overcoming them. Her talk was followed by an engaging Q&A session.

Teacher Lay Hong’s session was both inspiring and enlightening, especially for parents interested in helping their visually impaired children engage in meaningful physical activities. The biggest takeaway was that sports truly are for everyone, and parents play a pivotal role in guiding their children in the right direction. Beyond physical fitness, sports can also shape an individual’s character and mental resilience.

Overall, it was a highly valuable session, and parents gained much insight from Teacher Lay Hong’s personal experiences.

On Saturday, October 5, 2024, iC2 participated in Vison of Inclusion Day, an event organized by the Punggol Regional Library. At our booth, we hosted engaging activities such as decoding quotes and solving various puzzles while blindfolded. Many families joined the event, helping to raise awareness of the services we provide to the visually impaired community.

This awareness talk, organized by iC2 in conjunction with CVI Awareness Month (September), aimed to provide valuable insights into Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) through the expertise of nine professionals from various fields. The session also focused on effective ways to support and advocate for individuals affected by CVI. The informative session was well-received, with 72 attendees participating, marking a strong turnout for the event.

The Haw Par Youth Athletics Championship 2024 took place on 14 September 2024 at Yio Chu Kang Stadium. The event saw the participation of around 15 schools and organizations, with approximately 120 athletes competing in various categories.

Our students, Eliot Yeo, Mihran Usman and Joel Wee, performed exceptionally well, earning a total of four medals—three gold and one silver. We are immensely proud of their achievements and the dedication they demonstrated throughout the competition.