APRIL ~ JULY 2024
2024 is a memorable year for us, marked by a significant expansion of our school. We successfully rented an additional floor, which, after extensive renovations, added five new classrooms to our learning centre. This new floor features reconfigurable wall panels, creating a dynamic and versatile learning area for our students.The upgrades didn’t stop there—we installed new flooring, brought in new furniture, refreshed our walls with a fresh coat of paint, and gave all our bathrooms a complete makeover. Additionally, we established a new teacher’s corner, providing our expanded teaching staff with a dedicated space for syllabus planning and team bonding.Since these transformations, we’ve witnessed remarkable growth in our school. Teacher productivity has soared, student engagement has deepened, and the entire community—students, teachers, and parents—has been uplifted by the positive atmosphere. Here are some of the physcial difference
Before
Toilets were cement flooring with crumbling tiles
After
Toilets tiled from from floor to ceiling with all new toilet bowls
Members from the Zotung Refugee Catholic Community chipping in their time and talents in painting and pasting
Before
Staircase tiles were falling off
After
Staircase tiles replaced with SPC flooring
Before
School Assembly Hall in cement flooring (Dull environment)
After
School Assembly Hall in SPC flooring (brightening the place)
At the end of our renovations, long-time volunteer Daniel Ngiam painted a vibrant mural in our nursery play area. Featuring the word “NURSERY” at the top, the mural adds life to the space and fosters a sense of belonging for our youngest students.The mural depicts joyful children, reflecting our community and inspiring playfulness, curiosity, and exploration. Guardian angels in the sky symbolize protection, reminding students they are safe to learn, smile, and grow. A green peafowl, Myanmar’s national bird, highlights our Burmese roots, while a padauk tree—the centerpiece—represents growth and resilience. Students added their thumbprints to the tree’s leaves, leaving a creative, permanent mark.
This living artwork will welcome future students to contribute their own fingerprints as alumni of ZRCLC
Thank You !
CHARIS Singapore
Zotung Refugee Catholic Members
Zotung Refugee Catholic Members
We owe a special debt of gratitude to CHARIS, whose generous financial support made much of this possible !
Zotung Refugee Catholic Members
Zotung Refugee Catholic Members
Zotung Refugee Catholic Members
Members of the Zotung Refugee Catholic Community for their time and talent in helping paint our entire premi