Day 2 LCB updates

Participants began to stream in as early as 8.20am though the workshop was set to begin at 9am. Though there were a handful of latecomers, we managed to start on time with a picture reflection of the kind of facilitators participants would like to be. It was inspiring to learn of their enthusiasm and aspirations to excel in being facilitators.

We were very much uplifted as participants demonstrated their understanding and knowledge of what we shared yesterday. We were not disappointed! Different groups highlighted on the different aspects picked up. Participants did role plays, sang and acted in both English and Cantonese. No wonder Hong Kong has no lack of actors and actresses! Though at the end of yesterday, they were visibly drained and tired, they showed that what we presented had not gone to waste. They showed much clarity in their understanding of the key essence of LCs – the cycle, critical friendship, reflection and dialogue.

It was not difficult as we got on to the many table activities of crafting the AOC, RQ, CQ and strategies. Participants shared their experiences as facilitators and members and enriched one another with their learning.

It was heartwarming indeed as participants shared how by going through reflection and dialogue, they are now clearer with the processes and also more focused in action planning, having a shared understanding of the Area of Concern.

Participants volunteered themselves in the sharing to the large group of their learning and experience as a facilitator or member.

Lunch time: Our hospitable host, Mr Yau, Principal of the hosting school and President of the LC Association treated us to lunch at a nearby Tim-Sum restaurant. We were treated to mouth-watering HK delicacies such as har kow (prawn dumplings), steamed garoupa rice and of course the famous HK roasted goose. Even though we were reminded of the LC geese, we loved the taste! (Sorry LC geese!)

It was a very good round-table meal with him and 3 other LC practicing LC facilitators. We discussed a range of topics, from food to policies, economic, education, culture and social practices in both HK and Singapore. It was a meaningful lunch of networking and building the partnership with our HK counterparts.

LCB Celebration…..

Mr Yau graced the occasion by giving us the closing address and congratulating all the newly trained facilitators. In his closing address, Mr Yau also highlighted the importance of sustaining and further developing TN’s partnership with HK schools.
Mr Yau awarded first certificate and the subsequent certificates were handed down from one participant to the next. The mood was almost festive like with the participants making full use of their noise makers and cheering for each other. We had the traditional toast after all the certificates had been given out.

A long day but there was no hiding our satisfaction when we saw the smiles on the faces of our newly trained Hong Kong facilitators.

We celebrated one success but our minds were already focused on tomorrow’s Booster session. Time to work again…