Issue No: 1/2010 - MINDS

Quotes ...
From Winner and Nominees of
Most Outstanding Teacher Award
From Winner and Nominees of
Most Outstanding Training
Officer Award
From MINDS Management
Team on Winner and Runner-up
of Most Outstanding Care Staff
Salina Bte Ismail (Winner), Teacher
of LGS, now on secondment as
Supervisor to CTDC, 24 years of
service
“If I have never step into MINDS, I
would have been doing something
along the same line – something
that requires patience, resilience, the
most confusing, reactive, interactive,
thought provoking, rewarding, tiring,
complicated, fun…..…..job….”
Naharendie bin Muhammad Jamil,
Teacher of WGS, 11 years of
service
“If I have never step into MINDS,
I might not have gained the extra
experience. I have learnt a lot from
this job and appreciate life and
things more. I feel lucky and blessed
where I am now.”
Sing-Wong Wai Yoke, Teacher of
TGS, 34 years of service
“I was a MOE teacher seconded to
LGS in 1972. I was inspired to carry
on teaching pupils with disability due
to the dedication and passion shown
by the Principal, Ms Woo Ti Soo.”
Ramlan Bin Rasidi, (Winner),
Training Officer of SMEDC,
13 years of service
“If I have a million dollars, I will bring
the clients around the world for
a “MINDS PERFORM World Tour
Concert” for the world to know that
Persons with Intellectually Disabilities
are not disabled in music and
dance.”
Chan Hon Kay, Community
Facilitator of MINDSville (hostel),
5 years of service
“If I have a million dollars, I will
entrust the money to a reputable
firm to set up a trust fund. The
interest generated will go to fund
yearly trainings for deserving
Training Officers.”
Leena d/o Kamapalan, Training
Officer of WEDC, 16 years of
service
“When the going gets tough, I
remember what my husband tells me
‘It’s all about attitude to get through
your problems. Good attitude brings
you to greater altitudes!’”
Lily Tong, Therapy Aide of
MINDSville (Home), 7 years of
service
“Lily is cheerful, calm and highly
motivated to get residents into
therapy for their well-being.”
Joyce A Valaria, Houseparent of
MINDSville (Hostel/Group Home),
2 years of service
“Joyce is full of initiative, attentive
and able to multi-task to serve the
residents.”
Gina Romeo, Teacher – FGS,
18 years of service
“My mantra has always been to
show love, care and concern for
my students. This is something that
money cannot buy.”
Simon Tng, Training Officer of
IEDC, 6 years of service
“When the going gets tough, I
remember the advice of my direct
supervisor. He said, ‘Whether you
think you can or can’t, just do what
is expected of you and a little bit
more!’”
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