Page 4 - NYAA & GAHA Responding to COVID-19

Students From Meridian Secondary School Achieved The NYAA Award
Despite The COVID-19 Pandemic In 2020 & 2021

More than 600 students from Meridian Secondary NYAA Council invited Mr Teo Chee Hean, Senior
School achieved their NYAA Bronze and Silver Awards Minister and Coordinating Minister for National
despite the COVID-19 pandemic. They undergo the Security, to grace the ceremony online in 2020.
activities through technology and replace many Senior Minister Teo delivered a pre-recorded
physically events with a research programme on inspiring message to the students and encouraged
health-related issues. Many students came up them to shoulder on during the pandemic.
with new ideas to help the community cope with
COVID-19, especially the elderly in the Pasir Ris area. Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister for Education and
Second Minister for Finance graced the ceremony
online in 2021.

“NYAA is a meaningful journey of self-discovery. As a self-directed programme, you identify your own
needs, design your journey, and take charge of your progress. Through this process, you become more
self-aware – of what you are good at, what your shortcomings are, and how to do better. You learn
patience, perseverance and humility. At the same time, I hope that you also develop your leadership
skills, self-reliance, sense of service, and responsibility to yourselves and society.

I am glad that many of you have committed time and energy to serving your community and to help
those in need around you. Your acts of kindness and compassion will make a difference in their lives
and help us become a stronger, more inclusive, and more resilient society.”
Mr Teo Chee Hean
Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security
Guest-of-Honour, Meridian Secondary School, 2020

“This has been a challenging period for all of us to manage the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic. And that is why your achievements this year have taken on greater
significance. We are very proud of what you have done and how you have risen to
the challenges and given up your time and efforts to serve the community and help
those who are more disadvantaged and vulnerable. I am sure the experiences and
lessons from the programme will continue to guide you through life and inspire all of
you to be the change you want to see around you. So congratulations once again, and
all the best in your continued learning journey.”

Mr Lawrence Wong
Minister for Education, 2021

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