School Talk and Fund-Raiser at Raffles Girls' Primary School

On 28 August 2002, the Primary 4 pupils of the Gifted Education Programme at RGPS organized a Farm Fair as part of their Community Involvement Project (CIP). The objective of this fair was to spread responsible pet ownership messages and also, to raise funds for HRSS.

A talk was given prior the fair by HRSS. This helped pupils learn why such a society was set up, the importance of being a responsible pet owner and cleared some misconceptions pupils had about rabbits.

It was also tied-in with the P4 English concept unit- Charlotte's Web. This inter-disciplinary approach to learning was an enjoyable experience for both teachers and pupils.

Stalls were set up by pupils themselves. They sold food- cookies, sweets and moooncake in the shape of animals (spiders and pigs), performed a shadow play, reader's theatre and puppet theatre using the characters in Charlotte's Web and even gave comprehension quizzes.

HRSS volunteers set up a booth alongside the children's and sold HRSS merchandise. Education banners, which carried messages of being a responsible pet (rabbit) owner, were put up as well.

The girls learnt to love, care for and respect animals. They learnt the importance of being a responsible pet owner. They learnt that a pet is a commitment of a lifetime.