'We Care, We Act' community service initiative at SJK(C) Keh Seng

UTAR staff and student volunteers with SJKC Keh Seng teachers, students and their parents

The “We Care, We Act” community service initiative, led by UTAR staff and students, kicked off with the organisation of the Little Leaders Camp and STEM Camp at SJK(C) Keh Seng in Malacca on 23 March 2024.

Principal of SJK(C) Keh Seng Ms Yat Siat Tiew noted the enthusiastic participation of 162 students, with 94 participating in the Little Leaders Camp and 68 participating in the STEM Camp. She expressed gratitude to the UTAR team for facilitating valuable learning experiences in leadership and STEM for the students. She also emphasised the importance of teamwork and effective communication, likening it to clearing a blocked drain, and highlighted the significance of STEM in societal progress, hoping it would spark interest among students for future contributions.

At the event, speeches were delivered by Mr Danni Piong Yon Wee, the chairman of the Parents-Teachers Association, and Mr Zhang Yu Bo, the chairman of the Alumni Association, both expressing heartfelt thanks for the event’s success and wishing the students continued growth and enriching experiences.

The day’s activities, organised by a team of 28 UTAR students, included 12 game stations designed around STEM principles and leadership qualities, providing primary school students with hands-on experiences in STEM and teamwork, blending education with fun.

SJK(C) Keh Seng, along with the Alumni Association and the Parents-Teachers Association, awarded nine prizes recognising outstanding students selected by the UTAR team for achievements in various categories such as best group, best male camper, and best female camper in each grade.

Mr Danni Piong (second from left) presenting a certificate of appreciation to the UTAR team

(Credit to SJK(C) Keh Seng)

Students enjoying the games at the 12 stations