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NYAA Junior Programme – The Butterfly Award Workshop
On Friday, 8 March 2024, over 50 primary schools sent their Vice Principals, Heads of Department, and
senior teachers to participate in the NYAA Junior Programme Butterfly Award Workshop at the Enterprise
Development Centre at ITE College Central. HODs and teachers from West Spring Primary School and North
Spring Primary School shared insights on how the Butterfly Award has provided valuable opportunities for
their students’ holistic development.

The workshop generated strong interest among teachers regarding what NYAA could offer their students.
The Executive Director shared two impactful projects from 2023 involving primary schools: Snapshots of the
Longhill and Cherished Memories of Yesteryears. These projects were well received, particularly because of
the active involvement of students’ parents and grandparents, which added an intergenerational dimension
to the programme.

Heads of Department and teachers from 37 primary schools participated in the second workshop. Guest
speakers included Ms Nurul Shaherrah Binte Kamas Ali, Manager of School Health & Outreach (Educational
Institutions), Health Promotion Board, Ministry of Health, and Ms Cheryl Chia Siew Wah, Director of Biodiversity
Information & Outreach, National Biodiversity Centre, National Parks Board. They presented their respective
programmes in partnership with NYAA.

Presentation to Dr Stephen Riady on the NYAA Junior Programme – The Butterfly Award
On 23 April 2024, Dr Stephen Riady, Executive Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of OUE Limited,
hosted the Chairman, Executive Director, and Deputy Executive Director of the National Youth Achievement
Award (NYAA) Council for a luncheon at his residence.

During the luncheon, the NYAA team presented Dr Riady with an update on the progress and impact of the
NYAA Junior Programme – The Butterfly Award. The Executive Director shared how the programme has been
warmly received by primary schools across Singapore and highlighted its role in nurturing positive values and
character development in young children.

The NYAA Chairman and team expressed their deep appreciation for Dr Riady’s generous hospitality and unwavering
support for the Council’s work. Inspired by the transformative potential of the programme in shaping the next
generation, Dr Riady affirmed his continued commitment to supporting the NYAA Junior Programme – The Butterfly
Award. His endorsement marks a significant step forward in expanding the reach and impact of the initiative.

Renewal of Strategic Partnership with PwC
The National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Council had a close partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP (PwC) for over three decades. This collaboration has been instrumental in upholding the Council’s
standards of governance, accountability, and transparency.

In a recent meeting, PwC Partners Mr Kevan Goh and Mr Alex Toh, together with Manager Ms Chong Lipin,
hosted the NYAA Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director to discuss the future of this partnership.
PwC expressed its deep appreciation for NYAA’s work in youth development and reaffirmed its continued
support for the organisation’s mission.

As part of the leadership transition, Mr Kevan Goh will be stepping down after five years of dedicated service.
The NYAA Council expressed its sincere gratitude to Mr Goh for his invaluable contributions and steadfast
support.

Looking ahead, PwC Partner Mr Alex Toh has agreed to take on the role of NYAA’s external auditor, for a five-
year term. This appointment is subject to formal clearance and approval by the Charities Unit, Ministry of
Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). His appointment reflects PwC’s enduring commitment to advancing
the values of integrity and excellence that underpin NYAA’s work.

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