ITE College East Supports ‘100% Family’

As it is every year, the National Family Celebrations (NFC) once again joined hands with ITE College East it its effort to bring the message of good familial ties to our students. With a theme of 100% Family, a lunch-time event was held on 8 May 2013 and featured programs focusing on family engagement, interactive games and live entertainment as well a photo competition involving a jumbo t-shirt.

The emcee of the day was Jonathan Lim, who hosted the NFC 2012 carnival event, expressed his gladness in having the opportunity to be involved again this year. 

“I was actually looking forward to host once again,” Jonthan stated. “These types of events are really meaningful and felt very close to me”. 

There were two performances awaiting the audiences. One was by a local Mandopop singer, Derrick Hoh. The star from Project Superstar serenaded the crowd with two mandarin songs and one English song, Forever, from his new English album. 

Brenda, a student and an ardent fan of Derrick Hoh, remarked, “Once I discovered on Derrick’s Facebook that he was coming here, I rushed down from class.” 

The dynamic duo Jack and Rai were also here to perform songs such as Some Nights, Ho Hay, Pumped Up Kicks and Alright, which received enthusiastic responses from the audience. 

While sharing about family life, both Jack admitted that their family initially did not agree with them being musicians. “After some time, they saw the conviction in us and that we had proven that our talents to my parents, so the whole family supported us.” 

“Despite our busy schedules as performers, we still make time for our families,” Rai added.

“The NFC 100% Family really emphasized the importance in spending time with our families and to strengthen our bonds.” 

~ Siti Naffissah & Ruth Aloha, ITE CE Journal Club reporters ~