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Create a post, with your full name and index number as the title. Reflect upon and respond to the following questions in your post:

1. What went well during my class's VIA session with Lion Befrienders? Provide examples.

2. How did the activities that my class planned benefit (positive impacts) the seniors at Lion Befrienders?

3. What was the main challenge in planning and conducting this VIA project with Lion Befrienders?

4. If I could have a chance to embark on another VIA project, what would I have done differently?

5. What did I enjoy the most about the entire VIA experience, from planning to conducting my class's VIA activities?

6. What is 1 new thing that I've learnt about the seniors and/or myself throughout this experience? (e.g. learning to work with peers, learning something new about the seniors, learning to handle conflict, organisational skills etc.)

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the activity went well during VIA. The seniors were so happy.

I enjoy the most is toss the soft toy game with music. The main challenge is singing. I would have sing

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1. Everything seemingly went well. The elderly communicated alot with us

2. The elders would learn how to do dances and get exercise

3. Trying to figure out what activities relate with the elderly

4. Bring some more board games

5. Playing with them

6. organization skills

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1. The elderly there were friendly and liked to start conversations using simple Chinese, so it wasn't hard for me to understand them, and i could easily communicate with them as well.

2. The elderly were overjoyed when they learnt that we were playing bingo as one of the activities during the session, and the performances also made them happy and kept them from feeling bored.

3. There was no challenges except when we had to choose the songs to perform

4. I would have tried to help out the VIA leaders

5. I enjoyed the activities that were planned out by the VIA leaders

6. I cannot interact well

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1.We managed to get along well with the elderly and the programme went well

2.It let us connect and talk to the old humans

3.Hardly any challenges it went very smoothly

4.talk to them more

5.I enjoyed talking to the old people

6.I learnt that old people are still lively and some of them enjoy talking to us

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1. We were able to entertain and please the elderly.

2. The activities we planned were engaging.

3. We weren't sure of what the elderly would be fond of.

4. We could've timed the activities that took place so we were on time.

5. Singing along with the elderly.

6. I've learnt how to communicate with the seniors.

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1. The elderly were enjoying the games we prepared for them

2. They learned how to play a few new games

3. We didn't know what the elderly would want to play

4. The activities

5. When everyone was enjoying themselves

6. The seniors loved bingo

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1. i communicated well with the elderly. the elderly asked questions and i try to answer them.

2. the seniors felt more interested and excited.

3. it was hard to communicate because of how awkward it was

4. i would've tried to ask them questions and share with them my experiences

5. i loved the games where we could play with the elderly

6. i learnt that we have to learn how to communicate more confidently

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1. We get to know the elderly and we get to play games with them

2. it was good

3. we need to teach them how to play the games

4. i could have spend more time with all the elderly

5. I enjoy playing with the elderly and get to know each of them

6. i learn that elderly is ther lovely person to talk to

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1. Basically nothing bad happened during the VIA session, all went to plan.

2. The bingo activity was one of my favourites, but by far my favourite activity was playing five stones with some seniors. One senior gave me a few challenges to attempt too.

3. I don't know, I wasn't part of the VIA planning group.

4. I would have taken more steps to be more interactive with the seniors.

5. I enjoyed the bonding time and getting to know the seniors.

6. I've learnt that even though the seniors are in a nursing home, they are still great people to be around and have quite a fine sense of humour.

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1. Communicating with the elderly.

2. It allows us to make small talk easily.

3. Not enough time.

4. Talking to them more.

5. Having to play games with the elderly

6. be more confident when talking to the elderly

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1.We interacted really well with the elderly and we had a great time.

2.The ice breaker games helped us learn more about the elderly and the games like snakes and ladder helped improve our relationship.

3.There wasn't really any challenge because VIA went very smooth.

4.Maybe i would change some games to other games to make things different.

5.I liked it when the elderly clapped for me when i was singing.

6.It is actually not that difficult to interact and have fun with the elderly and they are actually very kind to us too.

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1.the elderly were very friendly and talked a lot like during the ice breakers.

2.the bingo game was very fun for the elderly as they got to play a game they like and win prizes

3.thinking about what activities the elderly would enjoy

4.i would communicate with the elderly more

5.i liked engaging in conversations with the elderly as they are very interesting

6.i have learnt that being an elderly is hard as they face a lot of discrimination and issues like back pain or leg pain i also learnt how to converse better

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1. The game we prepared, five stones and bingo.

2. They enjoyed the activities.

3. The choosing of song

4. Choose a better song

5. Free time, talking with the elderly

6. I learn that the seniors don't like the English song we choose

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1)it was fun talking to the elderly

2)activites were engaging

3)we dk

4)we ttimed the actigitiess

5)we sing along

6)learn how to com

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1 the seniors were very friendly and cooperative when we did activities such as snake and ladders and bingo.

2 the activities bonded the seniors with us

3 we couldn't decide on which activity to do first

4 i would've communicated more with them

5 i enjoyed talking to the seniors

6 ive learnt that most of them can speak more than 2 languages

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i think all the activities went pretty well. the games, and the performances.

i think it gave them something to have fun, and allowed them to communicate with other people.

for me its talking to the elderly

i would have removed some activities due to the time constraint.

i liked the finale part the best.

idk

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1) We had fun and enjoyed playing games and interacting with them

2) I think that the activities planned help to occupy them being stuck at home and gave them something to look forward to

3)Hardly any challenges it went very smoothly

4) Nothing as I think that I had quite a lot of

fun

5)I enjoyed playing games like bingo and snakes and ladder with then

6)I think that I learnt to work well with my classmates and talk to the elderly more

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1. The cooperation by the students and elderly were good, and the leaders planned and ensured that we could make the games possible.

2. They had a lot of fun and enjoyed the games especially bingo

3. ensuring that we had enough time- we left late due to the attendance taking so we had one less activity to conduct as there was a time shortage.

4. I would be more open and enthusiastic with the elders.

5. The process of planning and I felt a sense of achievement when we can conduct the activities we planned and seeing the elderly's optimistic expressions

6. I learned to work with my fellow classmates and leaders to plan all the activities, and to be cooperative.

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1. The games and events were successful in providing entertainment for the elderly and everything went smoothly.

2. Activities like board games could help improve the mood of some elderly, who probably get really lonely in the old folks' home.

3. We needed to find suitable activities that are not very difficult to understand because we needed activities that both we and the elderly could understand and do.

4. I would have interacted with all of them much more.

5. What I enjoyed most was the games, especially the board games like snakes and ladders.

6. I've learnt that the seniors have played a lot of different games that we have not even heard of.

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1.the introduction game made everyone laugh

2.the activities had everyone engaging in them

3.the song to sing to them as some of them dont understand Chinese

4.bring more games as some of the table didn't have all the different games that they brought

5.seeing the elderly laugh

6.organisation skills

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1.Managed to engage with the elderly at lion befrienders. The elderly communicated with us a lot

2.The elders would be more active and let them have fun in playing games.

3)Choosing the right game choices to ensure that it was suitable for the elderly over there.

4)have more time

5)engaging with the elderly

6)They love five stones

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Everything went were with the elderlys

The activities were very fun and communicating with the elderlys were one of the best moments in the via.

we were not really on time as we spent more time to get to more about the elderlys.

I enjoyed everything about the VIA

i learnt to be more patient and i learned how to play chess

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it went well as i play the games

they were happy

i never plan it

nothing they al talking chinese

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1.the elderlys were very friendly and they are willing to communicate with us

2 .the activities were engaging

3. it was smooth

4. nothing

5. spending time with the elderlys

6. they liked bingo

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1. The games we planned to play with the seniors went well as they all manage to play and have fun with one another, also the time taken for them to play the game was arranged by the VIA leaders and it was well followed.

2. The activities benefitted the seniors as they get to know more about each other and help them get closer to each other.

3. The main challenge when planning the project is that we had to decide on what song to sing and the songs we sing can't be Chinese, malay or tamil as some seniors wouldn't understand.

4. I would make sure they have more time to share about themselves (seniors) and make sure the time was enough for all of our performance so that we do not need to rush.

5. What i enjoy most is both planning and meeting with the seniors. Planning this VIA project wasn't easy but i had fun as we get to sing in class together with the other leaders and also having a try on planning activities for others. It was fun meeting the seniors as the seniors were very nice and funny! One of the senior taught me a magic trick and i really enjoyed it. I enjoyed talking with the seniors as they were very interested about our life in school.

6. I learnt how to communicate with seniors, working with my peers, learning new things that i have never learnt before.

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1.The elderlys are fun to talk with and their very funny

2.They like to play games and love to interact

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very good activitiersw

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1. We were communicating well and everything went fine

2. they were very engaging and fun

3. we didn't know what type of games they will like

4. playing like sports with them

5. i enjoyed getting to know about them

6. ive learnt to be patient with them

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1. we had fun and enjoyed alot of the activities

2. i think the activities plan held them to occupy them being stuck at home bored

3. the song to sing to them as some of them dont understand Chinese

4. have more time

5. i enjoyed getting to know them

6. it is actually not that difficult to interact and have fun with the elderly and they are actually very kind to us and were really fun to interact with them

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What went well during my class's VIA session with Lion Befrienders? Provide examples.

1. Engagement: Your class likely engaged the seniors effectively through various activities, fostering interaction and building rapport.

2. Impact: The session might have positively impacted both the seniors and your classmates, fostering empathy, understanding, and a sense of contribution.

3. Collaboration: Working with Lion Befrienders demonstrates effective collaboration between your class and the organization, enhancing community ties.

How did the activities that my class planned benefit (positive impacts) the seniors at Lion Befrienders?

1. Social Interaction: Activities likely provided seniors with opportunities for social interaction, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.

2. Mental Stimulation: Engaging activities could have stimulated seniors' minds, promoting cognitive health and emotional well-being.

3. Enjoyment: The activities probably brought joy and laughter to the seniors' lives, enhancing their overall quality of life.

What was the main challenge in planning and conducting this VIA project with Lion Befrienders?

1. Logistics: Coordinating schedules, transportation, and resources may have posed challenges, especially when working with a diverse group of seniors.

2. Tailoring Activities: Designing activities that cater to the diverse needs and interests of seniors might have been challenging but crucial for engagement and enjoyment.

If I could have a chance to embark on another VIA project, what would I have done differently?

1. Early Planning: Start planning well in advance to allow for thorough preparation and better coordination.

2. Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from both seniors and classmates to continually improve the VIA experience.

3. Diversify Activities: Incorporate a wider range of activities to cater to different interests and abilities.

What did I enjoy the most about the entire VIA experience, from planning to conducting my class's VIA activities?

1. Impact: Witnessing the positive impact on both the seniors and your classmates likely brought a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.

2. Building Relationships: Forming connections with the seniors and seeing friendships develop could have been particularly rewarding.

3. Learning: The experience likely provided valuable lessons in empathy, teamwork, and community service, enriching your personal growth.