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Happy National Day everyone! ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐ŸŽ‚Before we bring you todayโ€™s #MustShareFridays, letโ€™s do a very relatable QUIZ! #throwbackprimaryschool. Only one question, so please get this correct! โœ…
What do the five stars ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿผโญ๏ธ on the Singapore flag ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ represent?
public poll

Democracy, Peace, Progress, Justice, Equality โ€“ 45
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ 92%

Race, Language, Religion, Happiness, Prosperity โ€“ 4
๐Ÿ‘ 8%

๐Ÿ‘ฅ 49 people voted so far.
As Singaporeans, how can we live out these 5 ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿผ values?

We can all do so by Playing our Part! ๐Ÿค

1) #alittlemoreSG campaign ๐Ÿ–ผ๐Ÿ’•

Firstly, be prepared to do a little more! This year, in your NDP funpacks, there is a little more something done by 7 students from Very Special Arts Singapore ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ which provides opportunities for persons with special needs to be involved in the arts. They designed the greeting cards ๐Ÿ’Œ which also contains well-wishes to Singapore from Changi Prisonโ€™s inmates. How heartwarming! ๐Ÿฅฐ Indeed, regardless of who we are, we can all give and care a little more.

See the beautiful designs here:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3525212260825864&id=441354985878289

Check out how you can Give and Share here: https://ndp.org.sg/alittlemore.html

2) SG Cares - Celebrating our Culture of Care Finale ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌโค๏ธ

This year, what better way to commemorate 200 years of Singapore spirit than at the SG Cares Celebrating our Culture of Care Finale as we complete the huge community mural together as one big Singapore family - our artwork of love to Singapore?

Be part of the SG Cares movement:

๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸผVenue: Our Tampines Hub
๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸผDate: 17-18th August
๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸผTime: 11am โ€“ 6pm
๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸผActivities: A whole day of fun!

โžก๏ธMore details here: https://www.facebook.com/1877990152449717/posts/2340673432848051/

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
The National Day festivities keep coming! For those who did not manage to get NDP tickets, there will be an islandwide ๐ŸŒ celebration going on tomorrow at the heartlands - Bishan, Geylang Serai, Jurong East, Punggol and Woodlands.

Head down tomorrow with your family and neighbours for a fun afternoon ๐ŸŒžof family craft activities ๐ŸŽจ, interactive game booths๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿคน๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธfood stalls ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿ”, exhibitions๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽŸ, and stage performances๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽธ!

โžก๏ธMore details here: https://www.pa.gov.sg/Newsroom/News/Detail/Celebrate-National-Day-right-at-the-heart-of-your-neighbourhood-

โžก๏ธOr follow the Peopleโ€™s Associationโ€™s Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B044yLHh3Nz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Though Singapore ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ recently concluded her National Day celebrations ๐ŸŽŠ , the Singapore spirit continues to burn brightly. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Majulah Singapura = Onward Singapore ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ๐Ÿฆ

2 words that carry so much meaning.

This Bicentennial National Year, young adults ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป and fresh graduates ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŽ“ are living out the core of our national anthem by taking the lead in helping the needy in Singapore.

Project R.I.C.E+ ๐Ÿš is helmed by current SMU undergraduate Mr Brendan Ong. Its beneficiaries are low income families and migrant workers.

The 23 year old is the project director of Project R.I.C.E+ ๐Ÿš which distributes hampers to the needy. He noted that some members of the public may think that the beneficiaries only need food ๐Ÿฅฌ๐Ÿฅฉ but actually toiletries ๐Ÿงด๐Ÿงผare equally important as well.

This year, the Project R.I.C.E+ committee, which consists of youth leaders ๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿป This year, according to the beneficiariesโ€™ complex needs, the public sponsored a suitable hamper. The committee then converted it to a specific type.
Attention please ๐Ÿ‘€, because todayโ€™s #MustShareFriday brings you a...

PSA! ๐Ÿ”Š: National Day Rally 2019 ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver the National Day Rally Speech on Sunday 18 August 2019. PM Lee will speak at the following times:

6:45pm to 7:30pm - Malay and Mandarin
8:15pm to 9:30pm - English

๐Ÿ“บ Catch the National Day Rally on local TV channels and radio stations, or live stream on the following online channels:

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ PMO YouTube (www.youtube.com/pmosingapore)
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ PM Leeโ€™s FB Page (www.facebook.com/leehsienloong)
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ REACH FB Page (www.facebook.com/REACHSingapore)
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ www.toggle.sg and www.channelnewsasia.com

There will also be live updates ๐Ÿ“ฒ on PM Leeโ€™s FB and Twitter pages. Do join in the conversation ๐Ÿ—ฃ as well with the #ndrsg hashtag in your posts.

Sharity Day 2019 ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ˜

The Sharity elephant is back! Sharity is now 35 years old, ๐ŸŽ‚ having celebrated Sharity Day 2019 at Gardens By the Bay ๐ŸŒป๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒธ Minister for Education ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซ Mr Ong Ye Kung and students of all ages came together in the spirit of Caring Deeply and Sharing Freely. Hereโ€™s to many more years of Sharity!๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

This year, the Sharity programme is extended to pre-schoolers. ECDA is partnering Sharity Club in the Start Small ๐Ÿงฉ Dream Big ๐Ÿ’ซ movement to introduce activities that instil care and share values in preschoolers. ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป
As announced by PM Lee at the National Day Rally 2019, here is a snapshot of preschool enhancements to give every child a good start in life:

1. ๐Ÿ’ฐMore preschool subsidies for families from Jan 2020

2. ๐Ÿ˜ More quality and affordable government-supported preschool places over the next few years

3. ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป KidSTART will benefit 5,000 more children over the next 3 years

๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸผFor the full NDR speech, head to https://www.pmo.gov.sg
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ For more information, head to gov.sg/NDR2019
Youโ€™ve seen our earlier snapshot of preschool enchancements from PM Leeโ€™s National Day Rally.

Now hereโ€™s how families can benefit from the subsidies:
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผhttp://bit.ly/2Z1CZEd

Credits to CNA for the infographic and report
Many families ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ were able to improve parent-child relationships ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโค๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป with KidSTART, where parents were taught and guided by early childhood specialists.

2 families share their experiences in this heartwarming video:
Todayโ€™s #MustShareFridays brings you a pROMising future ๐Ÿ›ฃ, happy families ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ and an inclusive Singapore! ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

๐Ÿ’ž Designing #MyFutureROM ๐Ÿ’
As pROMised, we are working on a more ROMantic ROM/M building โ€“ and the designs have been unveiled! Check out the Designing #MyFutureROM exhibition, happening from 23 Aug โ€“ 20 Sep at the ROM & ROMM Building at 7 Canning Rise!

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ My Family Weekend ๐Ÿ 
Work is important, but so is #fambam! Yesterday, the My Family Weekend Employer Networking Seminar was held to give employers, especially SMEs, the opportunity to network and pick up tips on cultivating a pro-family workplace. More companies are implementing work flexibility practices, which is encouraging. #FamiliesForLife

๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ Play Your Part ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ

My Family Weekend Picnic ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ
Bring your family down to this FREE ๐Ÿ†“ picnic organised by Families For Life where youโ€™ll get to enjoy music performances, complimentary snacks, a movie under the starsโ€ฆ basically endless fun for the whole family.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸผMore details here:
https://www.familiesforlife.sg/unite-at-an-event/Pages/My-Family-Weekend-2019.aspx

Job & Training Opportunities for PWDs ๐Ÿ“
The SG Enable Training and Career Fair will be held on 14 September, where more than 25 inclusive companies will offer job and training opportunities across various industries for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

Know of someone who would be keen?
Send the infographic to your contacts! ๐Ÿ“ฒ

๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸผRegister at:
https://www.sgefair2019.com/registration
Designing #MyFutureROM ๐Ÿ’žexhibition