On the 26th
and 29th of February 2016, the Leo Club of SMK Assunta had organised
“Project Paper Cranes” in conjunction with the upcoming first term exam. The main
objective of this project was to fold paper cranes with quotes for studying to
motivate the students. This project also aims to bond the Leos and probates
together whilst teaching the participants the art of folding paper origami. The
project was split into two days; the preparation day and the distribution day.
27 Leos and probates
had participated in the preparation day of the project which was held on the 26th.
First, they were split into two groups; one to fold the paper cranes and one to
write motivational quotes on the wings of the cranes. Although many of the
probates did not know how to fold a paper crane, they learned how to do so from
the Leos who taught them patiently. Learning quickly, the probates and Leos
worked together to produce 170 paper cranes in one hour. The paper cranes were
then distributed to the afternoon session students during their recess.
On the 29th,
3 Leos had gone around a few classes to place the paper cranes on every
student’s table in the respective classes. The paper cranes were also given to
random students, who were absolutely delighted and thanked us warmly when we
wished them good luck.
Overall, the project
was highly-successful and meaningful. Paper cranes, in Japanese culture, are
symbols of hope during challenging times. With this thought in mind, we hope
that the paper cranes and the quotes would motivate our fellow Assuntarians,
give them hope to do well and improve on their results in the upcoming first
term exam. This project has also taught us that when we work together as a
team, we can accomplish anything efficiently and effectively. To all the
students facing their first term exams, we wish you good luck and all the best.
ROAR!
Report by,
Leo Sheryn Chong.
Photos taken during the project,
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A Leo watching another Leo fold a paper crane. |
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A Leo helping the probates fold paper cranes. |
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Leos and probates folding paper cranes. |
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Leos writing quotes onto the wings of the paper cranes. |
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A Leo giving a paper crane to students. |
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A Leo placing paper cranes on students' desks in a classroom. |
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A close-up of a paper crane. |