KESUMA - YESCOM 2008

YESCOM 2008 Events Timeline
Segment 1: 9th April 2008 : The Launching and Briefing Session The Launching and briefing session was successfully officiated by Mr. Muhammad Faizal Ibrahim, MP of Marine Parade GRC. The total of 31 teams representing 2 Madrasahs, 1 youth group and 28 schools attended the session and 10 other applicants were put on reserved, this was due to the limited space available at the HDB Hub Mall.
Segment 2: 22nd April 2008: On the Job Assignment . Facilitator by Mr. Sujimi Mohamad, director of ScreenBox Pte Ltd. The assignment for the participants were to produce a 1.5 minutes video clip promoting their team/products for sale during the Grand Final at the HDB Hub Mall.
Segment 3: 17th May 2008: Making an Entrepreneurs Seminar Lecturer: Mr. Ibrahim Ariff, Yescom Chairman, Mr. Paul Dunn from XL Foundation, Country Manager Australia, Mr. Tim Wade from Tim Wade International USA. All teams participants attend the one-day seminar. Participants were engaged in open discussion with the lecturers. Tim Wade
Segment 4: 6th July 2008: The Grand Finale Participants came as early as 7.30 to decorate their table space, arrange their products and about 9am the venue was already crowded with visitors. Guest of Honor Mr. Zainudin Nordin, Mayor, Central Singapore Districts was greeted by Malay dance from 3 Arts followed by Chinese dance and Indian dance from Saints Anthony’s Primary School.
Segment 5: 19th August 2008: The Awards Presentation Guest of Honor by Mr. Zainudin Nordin, Mayor, Central Singapore District. All teams and participants were awarded with a participating certificate. Winners received trophy and cash. Champion received challenge trophy, cash and trip to Bali for 3 days and 2 nights.
WHAT THE PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SAY: “We find that the project is a good platform for students to learn through experience”. Miss Beh Yu Ling, teacher of Greendale Secondary School. “The competition is fun. We learn how to earn money as well as a chance to apply the knowledge I have learn." Yvonne Chua (team accountant) from Expect the Unexpected. “Thanks to you and the organisers for a great experience last Sunday!!! I had fun and I built stronger bonds with the pupils through this Challenge! Thank you so much!” Ms. Rosarita Teo, teacher of Saint Anthony’s Primary School.