The Friend of Singa (FOS) is now into its 20th year, and it continues to promote the essential values of selflessness and love behind the kind acts of young caring individuals. And to achieve greater engagement and to further impress the concept of kindness and graciousness upon the young, the Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM) introduced a new dimension to the programme last year. Students had to attend a forum theatre workshop, and then develop and execute a kindness project that is meaningful to their school. Projects submitted this year showed a marked increase in sophistication. They built on last year’s efforts, were integrated and multi-faceted, and involved various groups within the school community to achieve impact and deeper and more sustainable engagement. In particular, the primary school award winners showed depth. You and your photographer/cameraman are invited to the Friend of Singa 2010 Award Ceremony (special guided tour for the media). There will be an exhibition of the winning awards and the awardees will be available for interviews. Some interesting elements of winning projects include colourful “happy toilets”, engaging video presentations, school radio programmes, and many symbolic activities to showcase kindness. Visits to and interviews with schools can also be arranged. Event details: Event: Friend of Singa 2010 Award Ceremony – Media Guided Tour of Gold Awards Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre (Theatre), Republic Polytechnic (9 Woodlands Avenue 9, Singapore 738964) Date: Saturday, 2 October 2010 Time: 1.15pm (media registration) to 2.30pm (*Notes: The actual award presentation ceremony will start at 3.00pm; timing is to facilitate parents attending the event)