NYAA Journey in
the Covid Storm
National Youth Achievement Award Council
School
Programme
Cancellation
How to complete
NYAA
Programme?
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Provisions for All Award Levels
(April
1. Home-based 2020-2021)
activity USING online platform
2. Research-based activities that enhance
learning and stretching of personal goals
3. Service to own household or neighborhood
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The activities
The activities carried
carried out
out MISSION OF NYAA
by the
by the individuals
individuals must
must
Be aligned
-- Be aligned to
to the
the To provide the opportunity
section objectives
section objectives and platform for young
Not compromise
-- Not compromise the the people to develop their
integrity of
integrity of NYAA
NYAA character through learning
framework
framework and expressing values of
service, care, perseverance,
Youths must
Youths must put
put in
in effort
effort
and demonstrate
demonstrate learning
learning resilience, respect and
and
from the
from the award
award responsibility so that they
grow into well-rounded
individuals who can
contribute effectively to
society and the nation.
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SERVICE LEARNING
Touching Lives, Making a Difference
Objective
To learn how to provide useful service to those
in need in our community and to understand
the meaning behind voluntary service
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SERVICE LEARNING
Number of hours for
each level is the same.
Graduating cohort not
able to fulfill the period
duration are excused
from satisfying the
minimum timeframe.
Schools may write in to
Requirements NYAA Council if there
are special cases.
Bronze : At least 20 hours of regular activities
spread over minimum 4 months
Silver : At least 40 hours of regular activities
spread over minimum 8 months
Gold : At least 60 hours of regular activities
spread over minimum 12 months
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Suggested activities from schools
Schools : School duties such as librarians, health ambassadors,
cyber wellness ambassador, peer tutor, care leader. Use of social
media or other online platform to demonstrate care and kindness to
others.
Home : Support parents in household chores and taking care of
younger siblings.
Neighborhood or close community : Show acts of kindness in big
or small way. Work with RC/CC/ NGOs in different service projects
without compromising personal safety or community.
Be specific in what you want to do especially in terms of household
chores : Set a higher goal for yourself.
Example – Which area of help are you doing for your parents? Coaching
sibling in the homework/ cook for them/ play with them?
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OUTDOOR APPRECIATION
To be at ease with nature
Purpose
To be at ease with nature and develop
stewardship for our environment
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OUTDOOR
APPRECIATION
Number of hours for
each level is the same.
Set a SMART goal and
align the activities
towards the goal.
Requirements
Bronze : At least 15 hours of outdoor activities
with a specific learning goal
Silver : At least 24 hours of outdoor activities
with a specific learning goal
Gold : At least 36 hours of outdoor activities
with a specific learning goal
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Suggested activities from schools
Online research on various outdoor topics aligned with a specific learning
goals.
School Outdoor Programmes teaching outdoor skills : Hours can be clocked
but youths have to think about the application of the skills and how does it
help him/her in the real life situation?
Heritage trails/ exploration of the own roots.
A photo collage/album of biodiversity at nearby park(with a theme).
To Youths : Do not just copy and paste the research information into the journal.
Think about how the research information applies to your needs/ goals?
To Coordinators : You may use school programs to clock in some hours while
leaving some hours for the students to clock for their own outdoor activities.
Work with the students on their specific goal.
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HEALTHY LIVING
Physical and Mental Wellness
Purpose
To develop physical and mental wellness
through participation in sports and
recreational activities
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Healthy Living
Number of hours for
each level is the same.
Set a SMART goal for
healthy living and align
the activities towards
the goal.
Gold participants who
did Silver program may
Requirements complete the program in
12 months.
Bronze : At least 24 hours of regular activities
spread over 6 months
Silver : At least 32 hours of regular activities
spread over 12 months
Gold : At least 48 hours of regular activities
spread over 18 months
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Suggested activities from schools
Set a sustainable healthy routine that align with personal goals that keep the
you healthy, both physically and mentally.
Follow online keep fit video and design a routine to do the various exercises.
Research on various ways to cook a healthy meal and keep to the diet.
Workout together with friends via online platform.
Brisk walk at the park.
Do not be too ambitious in doing too many activities. Use the activities as
a tool to achieve your healthy goal/s. Make these activities a sustainable
routine.
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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
Creating an impact, delivering change
Purpose
To build leadership skills while serving
the needs of the community
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Community Leadership
Initiatives
No change to the
criteria.
Participant may plan the
project using online
platform or social media
to engage the
community.
Requirements
Projects that help the community
Identify a need in their community
Find solutions to bring about a positive outcome
Work in partnership with people from various
backgrounds
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Suggested activities from schools
Synchronous singing/demonstrate a kind act to benefit the chosen
community.
Work with RC/CC/Schools to do morning exercise for the elderly.
Online Coaching of a selected skill to the juniors/seniors etc.
Online manual for Easy Cooking/ Footdrills/ Outdoor Skills.
Walkaton from home to raise fund for a cause.
Identify the CAUSE of the project. Be Creative in coming up with the
project. Use online platform to engage the community if face to face is
not possible. Measure the impact of the project via AAR, interviews/
reflection of the community. Use social media to enhance the impact of
the project.
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Monitoring and Tracking Progress of Youths
Documentations can be in the form of video clips/ mp3 recording/ pictures.
Learning of the youths must be evident and progressive in the journal writing.
Parents or adult leaders above 21 years old may endorse the youth’s activities.
If it involves external organisation, letter of appreciation/ affirmation/ participation
must be attached.
Schools may allow youths to clock some of the school-run activities and leave some
of the hours for them to clock on their own.
Schools may create folders for youths to journal their reflection online via google
drive. Once the journal reflection is completed, coordinator may send the link to
NYAA Council.
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April 2020-2021
As long as the activities are aligned with the section objectives, youths may
go ahead to clock the hours of the activities.
The suggested list for the various sections are non-exhaustive and can only
be used as a reference.
The provisions granted by NYAA Council stated in this powerpoint is
applicable for youths who signed up for the programme during April 2020-
2021 or due to complete the award during this period.
Youths are encouraged to be creative in completing the journey without
compromising the safety of self and others.
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More Enquiries? Write in to us
Award Development Matter : Ms Fiona Puah ([email protected])
Registration and Payment, Gold Award : Mr Eugene Tan ([email protected])
Bronze and Silver Award : Mr Gavin Tan (
[email protected])
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