Busy Post Exam Period

Every year, we have always been the busiest in September, October and November. This year was exceptionally busy. It is a good sign for the company. However, to me, it will be a good sign only when we complete the job well and the teacher or principal gives us a thumbs up. Am I setting to high a standard? Maybe. Am I such a sadist and perfectionist that will go all the way just for that thumbs up? I am not a perfectionist, honestly. If you guys know me or have read my earlier entries, I am actually passionate about education, be it for kids or adults. Joining the Ministry has always been at the back of my mind but a lot of time, I feel that I may not have the flexibility to let my ideas flow. Pls do not get me wrong. I believe MOE advocates innovation and creativity but it's just that I need more flexibility. Moreover, as a private trainer, I have the flexibility to train adults.

Back to the topic; this year Moneytree has worked with 60 schools in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Enterprise and Financial Literacy programs. Recently, we completed a test run of our Co-operative module, which was a great success. The students at Orchid Park Secondary were simply awesome. My hope for all the students in our program is that we have put you though a series of workshops and activities. Most of it are fun activities with lessons behind it, some of it will grill you and teaches you the meaning of perseverance and the importance of not giving up. Success has never given up people. It is people who gives up success. I hope that those lessons will equip you with the necessary lives' skills and may it be useful wherever you go.

Just to share, Moneytree has a few programs;

1. Innovation & Enterprise
2. Social Enterprise Program
3. Financial Literacy Program
4. Blogshop and Online Business
5. Co-operative Program

For item 1 & 2, We've worked with Science Dept, D&T, Pupil Development, Student Leaders, Green Club and I&E Club. We've also done a full cohort program, say whole of Sec 1 or 2 and then select 40 students to form a focus group.
For item 3, we have it in 2 structures,
a. full cohort program. usually this is taken by teachers overseeing Humanities, Student Leadership and Maths
b. elective module - We have a Financial Literacy Board game this year as an elective module for NT classes.

For item 4 and 5, we have it for Elective Modules and Clubs.

There are fundings available for schools to tap on. So that makes it more affordable for schools to bring lives' skills to students from Primary, Secondary and Tertiary(ITE Included)

In November this year, Moneytree and ACE organised the ACE Entrepreneurship Week and the ICE Challenge. It was a tremendous success.

We hope to see more schools taking part. It is not about winning or losing. I think its about an opportunity for the students to be exposed and gain an experience that will last their lifetime.