Secondary Two Gratitude Fair

So much happens every day, but how often do we notice the positive things in our lives? There’s always something to be grateful for!

On 24 May 2024, we held our inaugural Gratitude Fair as a way to wrap up Semester 1. Helmed by our Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) Champions and Secondary Two students, and supported by our Parents Support Group (PSG), the Fair provided Regenites with a platform to express their gratitude for the things around them.

At booths adorned with vibrant tinsel curtains and cheerful decorations, Regenites learnt how to express their gratitude through a myriad of ways—from writing thank-you notes to their loved ones to interactive activities promoting mindfulness. They also exchanged stories of appreciation with one another through games such as “Roll-the-Dice” and “Pick-up Sticks”. The Air Clay booth was a kaleidoscope of colours, with our budding artists moulding different coloured clay into one-of-a-kind masterpieces to be gifted to their loved ones. ‘The activities at the Fair helped me to reflect on the things I’m grateful for in my life. I particularly enjoyed the board games at the Fair, as I was able to share and show my appreciation to my friends,’ says Muhammad Ihsan Bin Yusri (S4-Respect). For CCE Champion Xavier Chen (S4-Determination), helming the booth was a deeply fulfilling experience. ‘It was great seeing people make gratitude cards for their friends and loved ones. I also appreciated having the opportunity to interact with students from the different levels at the Fair.’

And the fun didn’t stop there! After school, our PSG and their children participated in a Seal Carving Workshop where they learnt how to carve their own seals. It was certainly an afternoon well spent for many of our participants who engaged in the delicate art of a time-honoured craft and at the same time, also enjoyed a spot of bonding time with their family members. The personalised seals that they brought home with them at the end of the session will, no doubt, serve as a lasting reminder of the love and gratitude that binds families together.

As Kristin Armstrong notes, ‘When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.’ We hope that the Gratitude Fair has imbued in Regenities a renewed appreciation for life’s simple joys and the people who help make each day a little brighter.