Aquascaping workshop for MONFORT Sec

**neon** · 6th Oct 2007, 11:30

Originally Posted by Altum_lover76

will do. but the collection can take place only after 24th oct 07. will that be okay

No problem . Also I also have one is nisso 2x1x1 to give away.

PM me (at least one day ahead) will be the best as I might miss the thread later.

Cheers

**sen_jie** · 6th Oct 2007, 15:29

hi david, do you think you guys will need some fishes? i got a hand full of bettas. i can donate them to the school. currently should have around 50 pieces to give. in 2 months time i should have another batch of 100 over to give.

cheers
do keep me inform, before i give them away to other people.
this thread will be having 1st pirority

**msmurf** · 10th Oct 2007, 03:35

yo,

i have about 100 or maybe less of (mainly rummy nose plus assorted tetras). if you need them, i ll be glad if i can contribute to the school. please give me a call at 9388 5151. collection at tiong bahru.

**jmoriginal** · 10th Oct 2007, 06:26

Hi all

I’m Peter from Montfort Secondary. Wow…what can I say? I’m truly overwhelmed and warmed by the generosity and interest generated. Your enthusiasm is also contagious. Sorry to keep all of you waiting for so long.

Let me first explain 2 things:

1. This project is an experiment towards inter-subject (interdisciplinary) learning. We hope to bring about learning incorporating Science, Design and Technology, and perhaps others along the way. Though it would not be a CCA (ECA has been changed to Co-curricular activities a few years back), we hope it would be a stepping stone towards further innovation through students.

2. We hope to engage some students (still in the midst of identifying the right ones), as some of you have already discussed. As schools are constantly looking for ways to enhance their physical environment for learning, these boys would probably be the right ones to create and maintain such facilities. Hopefully, the pride in knowing that they have contributed positively to their school will build greater esteem and confidence in them.

Do give me some time to pull things together from my end. There is currently at least one other teacher who is keen in this area. He’s a nature lover, and I understand he used to have his own fish tank. To be honest, I’m a novice ☺ and have only helped my dad in small measures in the past to maintain his marine fish tank. We may be able to start before 24th Oct…. perhaps as early as next weekend… but we’ll have to see if we can manage it first.

For those who wish to contact me, I can be reached at 94756975.

We are truly blessed.

**jmoriginal** · 11th Oct 2007, 00:00

Dear all... for all those who have kindly given their intend to donate all those lovely items, do give us a some time to work out some schedule... we'll call you soon (possibly from early next week)

**Shadow** · 11th Oct 2007, 00:13

sure, just pm when ready to pick up

**uklau** · 11th Oct 2007, 14:34

Hi,

I have been following this thread for quite sometimes. Today, when I read this thread, I had a feeling that I never had before.

Discussing/defining what is "youth at risk". Yes, suddently I felt very sensitive to those discussion. What if "they" log on to AQ & read this (or may have already done so). What would you feel if someone is trying to help you but before they do so, they discriminate you from the rest? If I were them, I'll not even get involved with this activity to avoid me being identified as so & so.

Although "that" is the main objective, I'm sure the school would also like other "healthy" students to involve in this wonderful hobby. Just a sharing with no intention to criticize anybody.

**David Moses Heng** · 11th Oct 2007, 20:36

Originally Posted by uklau

Hi,

I have been following this thread for quite sometimes. Today, when I read this thread, I had a feeling that I never had before.

Discussing/defining what is "youth at risk". Yes, suddently I felt very sensitive to those discussion. What if "they" log on to AQ & read this (or may have already done so). What would you feel if someone is trying to help you but before they do so, they discriminate you from the rest? If I were them, I'll not even get involved with this activity to avoid me being identified as so & so.

Although "that" is the main objective, I'm sure the school would also like other "healthy" students to involve in this wonderful hobby. Just a sharing with no intention to criticize anybody.

ben, not to worry. the main drive of this activity is to reach to out students persay. So even if there were to log on and read this thread, i pray to God that they will see it in the correct light and not as if we are out there to persecute them.

Agape.

**jmoriginal** · 11th Oct 2007, 21:24

Originally Posted by uklau

Hi,

I have been following this thread for quite sometimes. Today, when I read this thread, I had a feeling that I never had before.

Discussing/defining what is "youth at risk". Yes, suddently I felt very sensitive to those discussion. What if "they" log on to AQ & read this (or may have already done so). What would you feel if someone is trying to help you but before they do so, they discriminate you from the rest? If I were them, I'll not even get involved with this activity to avoid me being identified as so & so.

Although "that" is the main objective, I'm sure the school would also like other "healthy" students to involve in this wonderful hobby. Just a sharing with no intention to criticize anybody.

you are right

We've yet fully put all thoughts and discussion together as yet... anyway, I personally do not favour working with only one specific group of students, as it would not provide good balance to the project... We'll definitely have a larger mix of students; from the faster learners to the more physically able ones too. Honestly, there are ongoing projects that are definitelly targeted at very specific groups. Though the students in school know who they are for, they actually do not mind being in them when they personally see the benefits through them. The difference comes from how the responsible adults provide the loving care and guidance. You see, many of them are looking good sound role models. Though we are not perfect, our sincerity does make a difference, and they would be there willingly.
I'll not be able to reply or post much comments over the next few days due to the heavy demands of the examination...

**bryan** · 16th Oct 2007, 15:35

David,

Do you need a brand new Vista fan for this project? I bought it from NA recently but my wife complains that its noisy.

I've since downgraded to a DC fan.

**jmoriginal** · 25th Oct 2007, 23:51

Dear all, thanks for bearing with the lack of momentum over the last few weeks. We're still struggling to finish our exam admin work and would be able to kick start some part of this project real soon.
The good news is that 1st fish tank has arrived. For all you donors out there, we will contact you, hopefully before the end of next week.
Currently, we have a totally about 9 mixed abilities students enrolled. As we have yet to really sit down and work through the full details of this project, we may start off this week by first bringing some of these kids to certain fish farms on this Saturday afternoon.

**ranmasatome** · 26th Oct 2007, 00:32

Wooooo fish farm... so exciting....to bad i have training this saturday.. if not will tag along...

**uklau** · 26th Oct 2007, 07:24

Ohhh, how I wish I don't have to work this Saturday. Wanted to visit fish farm for ages but .......

**illumnae** · 26th Oct 2007, 10:38

ahhh fish farm visiting! wish i was free saturday afternoon

**Cacatuoides** · 26th Oct 2007, 22:43

Saturday morning/afternoon is a good time to go fish farms, will not be as crowded as sunday.....what about transportation?

**David Moses Heng** · 26th Oct 2007, 23:38

all catered for. the students parents are tagging along.

i'll be facilitating... Sorry i wasn't abel to post as i was super busy for the last few weeks...

**Cacatuoides** · 26th Oct 2007, 23:48

Wow, thats well planned david, which farms are on your list?
Any empty seats?

**David Moses Heng** · 26th Oct 2007, 23:51

Originally Posted by Cacatuoides

Wow, thats well planned david, which farms are on your list?
Any empty seats?

we will be heading east, pasir ris area for this weekend. maybe next week to teo's. empty seats i can't promise cos i don't drive and i don't have a car. maybe you can join next time we visit pasir ris. These farm visits will be a regular thing so don't worry.

By the way, how about coming on board the team as AI?

**Cacatuoides** · 26th Oct 2007, 23:57

Wow, regular educational visits to fish farms....this is something that schools don't normaly teach, its great!! I stay in the east too, maybe can help out...

Sorry, whats AI?

**benny** · 27th Oct 2007, 12:16

Aquascaping Instructor?

Cheers,

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