All in a day's work!

The theme for CR Challenge 2009 was somewhat similar to 2008's, but this time round, our aim was to create/ enhance the environment of the less priviledged children, instead of the elderly's. Preparation commenced in early May for the big day - 11 Jun 09. Hazel and I signed up as coordinators, and had the opportunity to be Mr Phua Chu Kang during our visits to 3 different families. Or rather she had the honour of taking on the measuring work (as she was mandarin-challenged =P ), while I chat with the family. Our role was to obtain the measurements of the non-existing study area, as well as obtain more information on the needs of the family.

With all our notes, the information is then collated by GPA for the makeover on 11 Jun 09.

It was a bright Thursday morning, and the weather set the perfect mood for 'All in a day's work'! The HR team was all ready at 9am. Upon reaching our destination, we wasted no time in packing and cleaning the children's bedroom, and a 'study corner' in the living room.

The team's camaraderie was highly commendable, as we split up the workload and took on various tasks.

While some were packing away, others were painting with all their might.

Eventually, the room was transformed (original state on the left, and the final artwork on the right) all in a day's work!

All thanks to a dedicated team of 9! :

The children were also given an electronic dictionary to aid them in their studies.

When I returned to visit the family 2 weeks later. I was relieved to see that the room was still in its' tidy state. Happy that the children kept their promise to keep their room clean and tidy for a more conducive studying environment.