A MediShield Information Session Session was conducted in Sept 2008 by the Ministry of Health and CPF Board at the request of Autism Resource Centre (Singapore). Many families with special needs children are unclear about the latter's coverage under the MediShield.
PATHLIGHT STUDENTS ARE HARD AT WORK AT HAMPER WORKSITE
The hamper project aims to build a model for future enterprise to provide employment for individuals with autism. This year, we employed a total of 10 students and graduates. Check out our hamper worksite gallery!
To create a school-wide learning experience, Pathlight School specially booked an entire cinema hall (GV Grand) for all Pathlighters to watch Singapore’s first 3-D animation film - Sing to the Dawn.
The Post-PSLE Push Cart Sales CIP Project saw both Primary 6 classes working as a team to start a business. They started from planning to the actually selling stage -- they brainstormed on what the customer would want, worked out the selling price of the merchandise so as to ensure a profitable business.
Pathlighters learnt to respect other races and cultures other then their own. They were exposed to the Indian culture, and ate with their hands in an Indian vegetarian restaurant and tried food they had never tried before.
From healthy eating to good physical health and even learning to cope with anxiety and stress, students discovered the secrets of good health in an interactive and fascinating way.
LIGHTING THE PATHS OF NEEDY RESIDENTS IN A HEARTWARMING JOINT COMMUNITY PROJECT
Together Hwa Chong Institute (HCI), Kampong Glam grassroots organisations and building materials supplier KUS Holdings Pte Ltd, which donated $30,000, Pathlighters helped to serve the needy residents of Kampong Glam Constituency.
Dear Parents, it is the second week into the holidays. Here is a gentle reminder to keep healthy with your child with the Holiday Package Exercise Routine. The video is available on our website. Keep exercising!
Congratulations to Ms Wong Geok Choo! Ms Wong is among the 3 teachers who received the SPED Teacher Award for their passion and commitment in providing an education for children with special needs.
Check out the fruit of this whole year's hard work from the Design Pre-vocational classes. We would also like to specially feature E.T. The Comedy Animation by Bok Loong. Well done, designers!
The team behind the DoodleBags Project from Raffles Girls' School met up with the 3 artists for DoodleBags, Nicholas, Zina and Jun-Yi, to know more about them. The afternoon wrapped up with new-found friendships!
YOUTH FOR AUTISM: JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR JC2 STUDENTS!
Be the difference! Be trained in Autism for Free! Get Paid!
Pathlight School & Eden School are looking for teacher aides for 2009. Apply now! Limited places available!
DoodleBags made its first appearance at A Very Special Walk as a gift for Guest of Honour, Miss Eunice Olsen. Its following appearance at Term 3 Parents' Communication & Training Night proved to be a great hit, together with its counterpart range DoodleBooks (which was quickly sold out in weeks!) You can now view the whole range and order online via the Doodles Merchandise microsite. Visit to know more!
The ARC(S) consultants have updated the About Autism information to ensure this fundamental information is in line with the latest research in the field. This information, formerly under ARC(S)' Articles section, is now consolidated under the FAQ section. Do visit the updated FAQ section to read more.
The ARC (S) Student Enrichment team has prepared a range of exciting autism-friendly activities for students this coming holidays. Registration is now open!
ARC(S) have consolidated an updated list of useful links that offer information about autism as well as teaching resources. Check out the ARC page to know more!
This wristband first made its public appearance as part of an autism awareness kit at A Very Special Walk 2008. Back by popular demand, it is now available for purchase!
It was a day of fun and excitement specially put together for the students. From face painting, graffiti collage, treasure hunt, to decorating their own cupcakes, students got to try out many new experiences at the various interactive stations.
A BIG THANK YOU to all who contributed to the success of AVSW 2008. Check out the post event coverage. You might spot pictures of yourself in the gallery!
The students had a fun and educational time at the Pasir Ris Fish Farm. Besides finding out about different species of fish, they also experienced hands-on activities such as fishing.
25 Pathlighters & their families were invited by Zaobao & Festival Square Circle to the Singapore Fireworks Festival on 22 August 2008. Find out more in the Zaobao article under our Press section.
Recent debates have brought focus on alternative 'cures' and therapies for autism. Find out more in the series of autism articles published in the Straits Times featured in our Press Section
Our Secondary 3 student Nicholas Toi, was interviewed for a segment on Channel U’s News segment. The news piece focused on the special talent of a person with Autism.
The students had a fun and educational time at the Pasir Ris Fish Farm. Besides finding out about different species of fish, they also experienced hands-on activities such as fishing.
The Primary 5 students visited the Singapore Garden Festival and were treated to awesome displays of flowers, vegetables and beautifully landscaped gardens.
Pathlighters came dressed in their traditional ethnic costumes. Performance highlights included special items by our Ruan musicians and the Performing Arts Team who performed to rousing applause
OUR STUDENTS' MASTERPIECES WILL BE APPEARING AT A CALTEX STATION NEAR YOU!
In conjunction with National Day, MOE and MICA jointly organized the SingaporeCreates, to get students to express the Singapore Story through art. Check out our winning pieces!
2008 Semester 1 
