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

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.

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.

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.

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!”

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.

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!