Storytelling at library@harbourfront – Friends of Berlayer Creek: The Last Garden

Read about how Student Leaders brought the e-book *Friends of Berlayer Creek – The Last Garden* to life at library@harbourfront, raising awareness on environmental care.

Last updated on 27 August 2026

Four children in blue uniforms wear bird masks and hold toy shovels on a green floor before a projected storybook.

On 27 April, our Student Leaders brought our latest e-book come alive at library@harbourfront with their eloquence and confidence.

The e-book, Friends of Berlayer Creek – The Last Garden, is the third publication in the Berlayer Creek series. Similar to the earlier versions, the book is beautifully written and illustrated by our student and teachers.

Three children in blue uniforms and plaid skirts wear insect masks, acting in front of a projected story scene.

Three children in blue uniforms wear insect headpieces, acting in front of a projected story scene.

Six children in blue uniforms and plaid skirts/shorts wear animal hats and pose in front of a projection.

Seven children in blue uniforms wear animal headbands and pose with raised fists in front of a projection.

Children in blue uniforms perform on a small stage wearing animal headbands as seated kids watch.

Children in school uniforms on a stage clap as seated kids watch; projector shows forest scene behind.

Children in blue shirts sit in a circle wearing insect hats, with a story projected on the wall.

Children sit in a circle; older kids in blue shirts wear bug hats as a story is projected on the wall.

The storytelling session narrated the tale about how the green dragonflies and their friends played their part to save Berlayer Creek and the environment, as well as raised awareness on climate change. Towards the end of the storytelling session, the ‘characters’ led the audience in pledging their support to be more environmentally conscious through the practising of the 5Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Repurpose.

Children in animal hats hold signs reading Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle.

Children in costumes act out a story as classmates watch; a storybook page is projected on the wall.

After the storytelling segment, our Student Leaders led the children in a hands-on activity whereby they used recycled materials and repurposed them into a pencil holder.

Three children sit on a green mat coloring a worksheet with markers; two boys wear animal headbands.

Three children sit on a green mat, coloring a worksheet; two boys wear animal hats and watch.

Children sit around a table coloring paper crafts with markers, stickers, and cardboard tubes.

Children sit at a table coloring paper crafts with markers and stickers; cardboard tubes and supplies nearby.

Child’s hands assemble a paper bear craft with a red body on a green table, with tape and supplies nearby.

Child’s hands press stickers onto a paper bear craft on a green table with tape rolls and paper pieces.

Hand coloring a paper bear face with red paws on scattered colored paper and magazine pages, with a cardboard tube.

Hand paints brown and black on a paper otter face cutout on colorful paper scraps and photos.

Marvell from 5 Sapphire shared, “The storytelling was a great experience for me. I feel more confident presenting to the public now. I also had a lot of fun interacting with my young audience.”

The student leaders were committed in giving their very best for the storytelling session. Kai Xiang from 5 Topaz said, “I was delighted that I was able to memorise and deliver my lines emotionally well. It was a humbling experience to be able to interact with children younger than me!”

Girl in blue uniform presents to seated classmates in animal hats, with a nature slide projected behind.

Girl in blue uniform speaks to seated classmates wearing animal and insect hats, with story projected behind.

Child in frog hat presents to seated classmates in insect hats, with a swamp scene projected behind.

Student in frog hat presents to seated classmates in insect hats, with a projected storyboard behind them.

Abigail from 5 Sapphire added, “I was honestly surprised that I enjoyed myself doing something way out of my comfort zone. Through this experience, I am more confident when speaking to strangers.”

Indeed, the storytelling session was a resounding success. It definitely left an indelible mark not only on the audience, but our Student Leaders too as they continue to grow and serve the community and beyond.

Children and adults sit on a green floor doing crafts, some wearing animal headbands and blue shirts.

Children and adults sit on a green floor doing crafts, some wearing animal and insect headbands.

Children sitting on green floor watch a wall projection while some wear animal-themed headbands.

Children sitting on a gym floor watch a projected video while wearing animal-themed headbands.

Student leader in blue shirt helps a child place colorful stickers on a paper craft on a green mat.

Adult in blue "Student Leader" shirt helps a child place colorful stickers on a paper craft on the floor.

Four children sit at a table coloring a paper craft with markers, stickers, and cardboard tubes.

Kids sit around a table coloring and adding stickers to a craft worksheet with markers and paper rolls.

Would you like to listen to our Student Leaders narrate the story in Blangah Rise Primary School? Join us at our Open House on 25 May!

Children in blue uniforms wear animal hats and hold cardboard signs reading Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle with teachers.

Group of students in blue uniforms wearing animal headbands pose with adults before a Friends of Berlayar Creek presentation screen.