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Blue Dragon ServiceS11VietnamSERVICESponsorDianna PrattAnne-Marie RussellPriceS$2,000 (excluding visa cost)Course Length7 daysDescriptionThe focus <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> week will be serving an organization known as Blue Dragon- Hanoi, where you will be able to make real and lasting contributions. BlueDragon reaches out to kids in crises throughout Vietnam. Blue Dragon’sresidential facilities, centres and programs give children and young peoplea new chance at life, <strong>the</strong> chance to have a home, a good education anda happy, stable life. Visit http://www.streetkidsinvietnam.com/ for moreinformation. Students on this trip will be involved in a variety <strong>of</strong> tasksincluding painting, weeding and teaching a variety <strong>of</strong> lessons on differentsubjects, including English and sports. The students <strong>of</strong> this course will be incharge <strong>of</strong> organizing projects, events and logistics. There will also be timescheduled in this interim for sightseeing in and around Hanoi based onstudent interest.Post-<strong>Interim</strong> Experience:Online ReflectionsObjectives• Students will participate in meaningful service that will enhance <strong>the</strong> lives<strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs.• Students will develop life skills by taking ownership <strong>of</strong> logistics in <strong>the</strong>course.• Students will support <strong>the</strong> relationship Singapore American Schoolhas with <strong>the</strong> Blue Dragon Organization by being involved in fundraisingactivities outside <strong>the</strong> interim trip.RequirementsDuring Course requirements:• Actively engage in <strong>the</strong> service projects. Lead and participate in <strong>the</strong>different student roles and responsibilities. Communicate andcollaborate in <strong>the</strong> overall experience and have FUN!Pre-Course requirements:• Mandatory participation in activities to raise funds for Blue Dragon.Mandatory meetings to research <strong>the</strong> logistics for <strong>the</strong> course, plan andorganize <strong>the</strong>se events before going and make plans to carry <strong>the</strong> eventsout via different individual roles.Post-Course requirements:• Personal reflections <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> course on <strong>the</strong> group website. Participatein conversations with SAS Blue Dragon service club forcontinued commitment.76 interim semester HANDBOOKSINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL
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