Having Fun With The Caltex STEM Educational Kits, In Stores Till End July

Hi Huneybees,

As shared previously, Caltex Singapore and Central Singapore CDC had launched Fuel Your School - STEM @ Central Singapore. It is a new enrichment programme designed to enhance the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) capabilities and skills of students in Singapore. 

320 secondary school students from 13 secondary schools  have joined the camp programme and it concluded with a friendly social media competition, where students had uploaded a video of their roller-coaster design online showcasing their learnings.

The winners have been chosen and here's them... 

Most Impressive Roller Coaster

• 1st Prize ($3,000): Bendemeer Secondary School
• 2nd Prize ($2,000): Peirce Secondary School
• 3rd Prize ($1,000): Pathlight School

In addition, the programme organisers had also awarded $500 each to the top 10 ‘Most Popular Roller Coaster’ projects. The winners are no particular order:

Participating School	Day	Group
Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)	4	5
Anderson Secondary School	1	14
Ang Mo Kio Secondary School	2	4
Beatty Secondary School	1	6
Bendemeer Secondary School	2	3
Pathlight School	2	13
Pei Hwa Secondary School	1	16
Pei Hwa Secondary School	1	5
Whitley Secondary School	4	13
Whitley Secondary School	3	13

Thanks to Caltex for this 7-in-1 Space Fleet set!
Super love building my own stuffs, will show you once I'm done, I'm still cracking my brains over this. LOL!

The students’ projects truly exhibited their new knowledge of STEM skills and principles, culminating in the creative and exciting submissions. All project can still be viewed at the Central Singapore CDC Facebook page and if you wana work those creative brains together with your kids, the STEM educational kits and toys are available at Caltex service stations islandwide. 
*Due to popular demand from consumers, Caltex Singapore has extended the sale of these STEM kits till the end of July 2015.

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Vote For The ‘Most Impressive Roller Coaster’ Projects & Fuel Your School With STEM @ Central Singapore Programme

Hi Huneybees,

Mr Hri Kumar, Vice-Chairman for Central Singapore CDC, Mr John Sam, Marketing Support Manager, Chevron Singapore Pte Ltd, volunteers from Raffles Girls’ School, Science and Mathematics Department, trainers are from Duck Learning and participating students celebrating the finale of the inaugural Fuel Your School – STEM @ Central Singapore programme.

Back on 22nd June 2015, Central Singapore CDC and Caltex collaborated to launch a new enrichment programme - Fuel Your School that is targeted to enhance the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) capabilities and skills of lower secondary students in Singapore as well as to encourage students to major in STEM-related fields in future.  

Mr Hri Kumar, Vice-Chairman for Central Singapore CDC interacting with a group of participating students from Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) during the inaugural Fuel Your School – STEM @ Central Singapore programme.

From 22 to 25 June 2015, 320 students from 13 secondary schools in the Central Singapore District had attended this inaugural 1-day camp, including learning journeys and hands-on activities to engage them through practical activities and bridge textbook classroom knowledge with real-world application hands on.

Over the last four days, students embarked on a learning journey to Universal Studios Singapore (USS), where they were introduced to the mechanics and physics behind the construction of a theme park ride and through guided tours and briefings conducted by trained facilitators at USS, the students gained an understanding of STEM principles - from the forces of flight and Newton’s Laws, to technological design and symmetry. They also learned about problem- solving, modelling, and measurement tools throughout the course of the workshops.

A Pitsco-exclusive Roller Coaster Track prototype developed by the participating students.

Under the mentorship of teacher volunteers from the Raffles Girls’ School’s Science and Mathematics Department and certified trainers from Duck Learning Company, the students were further divided into groups of five and given the chance to design and build their own roller coaster using the Pitsco-exclusive Roller Coaster Track kit. The programme marked the first time that the kit has been used in an educational programme for youths.

A Pitsco-exclusive Roller Coaster Track prototype developed by the participating students.

The whole experience was summed up with a friendly social media competition, where students will upload a video of their roller-coaster design online to showcase their learning to teachers, friends and family.   

Mr Hri Kumar, Vice-Chairman for Central Singapore CDC and Mr John Sam, Marketing Support Manager, Chevron Singapore Pte Ltd, observing the participating students during their final project demonstrations during the inaugural Fuel Your School – STEM @ Central Singapore programme.

From 29 June to 3 July 2015, members of the public may view the projects via the CDC’s YouTube channel, and vote for the ‘Most Impressive Roller Coaster’ projects. Winners will stand to win $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 for the first, second and third prizes respectively. In addition, photos of the projects will also be posted on Facebook for the public to vote. The top 10 ‘Most Popular Roller Coaster’ projects will also win $500 each. All winnings will go towards the Mathematics and Science Departments of the respective schools, to continue supporting the development of STEM programmes for its students.

Both Central Singapore CDC and Caltex hope to establish a springboard for the Fuel Your School – STEM @ Central Singapore programme to be organised annually, and continue to support Singapore’s focus on education as the key to social mobility. To support this, STEM educational kits and toys will be available for purchase at all Caltex StarMarts island wide, till 31 July 2015, to continue raising awareness on STEM-related topics throughout Singapore. Caltex customers can pick up these learning tools for their children and use their Thanks! points to offset $1 with every 40 Thanks! points during purchase. Below is a video of the educational kits and toys...

Caltex Singapore is also reaching out to the community and the public to garner support for its Fuel Your School programmes. From 22 June to 5 July 2015, for every fuel purchase made with the Caltex Thanks! Card at Caltex stations in Singapore, Caltex will donate $1 to fund and run the 2015 Fuel Your School programmes, up to a maximum of S$100,000 for this year’s programme.

Photo and Video Credits: Caltex Singapore and Central Singapore Community Development Council

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Congratulations to the 150 Children benefited from 'Caltex PAssion for Kids' 2014 programme!

Hi Huneybees,

I am pleased to be invited to witness the graduation of 150 children at the Closing Ceremony of the 'Caltex PAssion for Kids' 2014 programme, held on 22nd June at People's  Association Headquarter.

The ceremony was graced by Mr Desmond Lee, Advisor to Jurong GRC GROs and Minister of State for National Development together with Mr Peng Xiao  Fei , VP Asia Pacific Products, Chevron InternationL Pte Ltd.

The year long programme, sponsored by Chevron that markets leading energy brand Caltex, provided these children from less-privileged background the opportunity to improve their academic knowledge, social skills, increase self confidence and develop good teamwork as shared by 12-year-old Ng Xin Yi, who has a dream of becoming a professional singer.

To graduate from the programme, everyone have to attend an inaugural two-day residential camp at National Community Leadership Institute (NACLI) campus concluded on 25th May 2014. 12-year old Gabriel Austine Beckham joyfully recalled, " making new friends and participating in various activities have been the best part of the camp."

The Closing Ceremony celebrated the participants' learning journey with their families, relatives and new found friends. Their achievements were highlighted during a 'Dream Race Finale' and a sharing session before a Mass Dance joined by Advisor and Mr Peng.

Do check my previous posts for more information on this programme - 
http://huneyzworld.blogspot.com/2013/04/caltex-and-peoples-association-continue.html
http://huneyzworld.blogspot.com/2013/09/caltex-passion-for-kids-closing.html

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To graduate from the programme, the children have to attend an inaugural two-day residential camp at National Community Leadership Institute (NACLI) campus.

The Closing Ceremony celebrated the participants, learning journey with their families, relatives and found new friends. Their achievements were highlighted during a 'Dream Race Finale' and a sharing session.

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Detox Your Car With Caltex’s New Techron Concentrate Plus (TCP) Fuel System Cleaner

Hi Huneybees,

These days it's all about detoxing, giving your body a break and release all the toxins. Well, it goes the same for our cars!

Everyday we travel in our cars, making them work for us and with the high COE rate here, it can be tough getting a new car. So, you would want to keep your car "healthy", giving it the timely detox to keep the fuel system sensors clean from sulfuric buildup, hindering the car's performance.

Well, with Caltex’s new Techron Concentrate Plus (TCP) fuel system cleaner, you can achieve that! 

The Caltex’s patented Techron technology already exists in their petrol. It is a scientifically proven formula with a unique ingredient - polyetheramine to clean vehicle engines running on petrol, ensuring optimal performance for motorists. But now with TCP, you can enjoy the same advantages, even if you use other brands of petrol.

All you have to do is to simply add a bottle of TCP into your vehicle’s empty tank before the next fill up. (Note: This is only for the petrol vehicles) In just one tankful, it cleans engine deposits and protects the entire fuel system, restores lost power and performance, and helps reduce emissions while maximizing fuel economy. With repeated use, TCP is also able to clean and protect fuel system sensors from sulfuric buildup, which can cause faulty fuel gauge readings over time.

Caltex had conducted a boroscope test in Thailand in 2013, examining the effectiveness of TCP in the Southeast Asian market. The test had revealed the harmful effects that lower quality petrol have on motor engines, while highlighting the cleaning proposition of Caltex’s Techron Technology as the ideal solution for motorists. The boroscope test utilized a specially designed camera to examine the interior of a vehicle’s fuel system to inspect the cleanliness of critical engine parts.

Using a Karl Storz Endoscope (boroscope), Chevron engineers took photos of intake valves and ports (via fuel injector hole) and rated them using a Co-operative Research Council (CRC) Intake Valve Deposit (IVD) rating system, where a score out of 10 was assigned, with 10 denoting a perfectly clean valve. Photos were also taken of piston tops (via spark plug hole) to visually assess combustion chamber deposits (CCDs).

Techron has been proven to be efficient at keeping intake valves cleaner based on the boroscope tests conducted on a total of 232 valves from 30 vehicles tested in Thailand. Tests conducted on four 2008 Japanese sedans, had revealed an average score of 8.1 out of 10 prior to using TCP. After using TCP, these four cars achieved an average score of 9.9 out of 10. Similar results on other models also revealed that vehicles using TCP had performed very well in keeping fuel systems clean, proving the product’s effectiveness in offering a deep-clean solution in just one tankful.

So, why not give your precious cars the much needed "cleanse" and let it go the extra mile for you? You can find the Caltex Techron Concentrate Plus (TCP) fuel system cleaner at all 27 Caltex petrol stations and as part of its promotional launch, TCP will be available at $17.50 from now until 30 June 2014. 

For more information on Caltex and its products, visit http://www.caltex.com/sg.

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1 Day, 2 Continents, 30 Hours Of Partying

Hi Huneybees,

Having recently found Singapore’s Fightiest Comic, DARK DOG is “em-bark-ing” on a new adventure, set up to re-invent partying as we know it.

The Longest Day of Fun – will be a 30 hour, round-the-world party, and from 23 September to 26 October 2013, DARK DOG will give participants the chance to win this ultimate prize.

Comprising of three phases, the contest will firstly draw in DARK DOG Facebook fans to submit videos or pictures of themselves partying (partying can be anything that involves participants having fun) with a DARK DOG.

In the second phase, once the top three contests have been nominated through Facebook, the three contestants will be sent to one of three Asian cities to pack in as much as they can in a day. At the end of the day, as part of the final phase, they will fly across the International Date Line to another city, where they will get to relive the entire day and have fun all over again.

With their entire journey documented on Facebook, the contestant with the most number of “Likes” for their fun-filled posts will win tickets to Dark Dog’s Longest Day of Fun.

“The Longest Day of Fun takes partying to a whole new level. It seriously pushes the partying boundaries and we cannot wait to see the crazy and exciting ideas that will be sparked by the participants and their DARK DOG." --- Dinesh Singh, Sales and Marketing Director for Teerath & Company (distributors of Dark Dog).

The contest is open to all Singaporean, Permanent Residents and foreigners residing in Singapore only.

About Dark Dog

Dark Dog is a refreshing energy drink that has been developed by nutritionists to provide consumers’ minds with and bodies with MORE ENERGY and necessary 8 vitamins that are essential to the human system. With a variety of natural (unprocessed) quality ingredients, Dark Dog gives you with MORE ENERGY – a longer lasting energy boost without the side effects caused by other energy drinks with synthetic caffeine.

First launched in Norway in 2001, Dark Dog is now one of the most recognised energy drinks in the world. It is now available in more than 30 countries worldwide, and has enjoyed explosive growth in Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile and the Seychelles, and is the leading energy drink in France, Bolivia and Sweden.
Dark Dog can be found at all Cold Storage, Giant, NTUC Fairprice and Fairprice Express, NTUC Finest, and Cheers supermarkets, and Caltex outlets. RRP ranges from $2.30 in supermarkets up to $2.80 in convenience stores.

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'Caltex PAssion for Kids' Closing Carnival at Henderson CC

Hi Huneybees,

Last Sunday morning, 15th September 2013, the Closing Carnival for 'Caltex PAssion for Kids' was held at Henderson Community Club.

This was held in celebration of learning journey for the 200 students from less privileged background, as identified through PA’s grassroots network, in achieving their dreams and aspirations in life.

Now in its second year running, Caltex™, partnered with the People's Association (PA) to support this enrichment programme for students from less privileged background, facilitated by PA Lifeskills and Lifestyle Division, with strong support provided by the grassroots organisations (GROs) at Chua Chu Kang, Geylang Serai, Pasir Ris East, Tanglin-Cairnhill and Woodgrove constituencies.

Guest-of-Honour Grassroots Adviser Ms. Indranee Thurai Rajah, Senior Minister of State for Law and Education and Member of Parliament for Tanjong Pagar GRC.

Gracing the event was Guest-of-Honour Grassroots Adviser Ms. Indranee Thurai Rajah, Senior Minister of State for Law and Education and Member of Parliament for Tanjong Pagar GRC, where she had joined some of the students in a short Zumba® Fitness dance. Mr. Peng Xiao Fei, Vice President, Asia Pacific Products, Chevron International Pte. Ltd. and Mr. Ang Hak Seng, BBM, Chief Executive Director of PA were also in attendance.

The event was concluded with the students receiving a Certificate of Achievement from Ms. Indranee Thurai Rajah, followed by carnival games and refreshments.

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Caltex® and People’s Association Continue to Fuel Hope for Needy Students

Hi Huneybees,

The ‘Caltex PAssion for Kids’ programme is back! For the second year running, Caltex, a leading energy brand, will partner with People’s Association (PA) to support an enrichment programme targeted at students from low-income families through a PAssion Card promotion.

The Caltex PAssion for Kids programme was first launched in 2012 and is extending its community outreach efforts this year to over 200 underprivileged students, more than double the number of students from last year. It grants needy students, as identified through PA’s grassroots’ network, the opportunities to gain knowledge and develop new skills. Chevron remains committed to this cause and continues supporting the programme in 2013. 

Brought to you by PA Lifeskills and Lifestyle Division, in collaboration with the local community clubs, each student will experience a specially designed super-charged six-month programme that involves one core and elective module of their choice. These courses will promote academic excellence and interpersonal development to inspire them to reach greater goals, and through its continued partnership with PA, Caltex hopes to support Singapore’s on-going focus on education as the key to social mobility and an important social leveller. 

Consumers can support this programme with every $50 dollars of petrol pumped at Caltex stations in Singapore every Thursday between April to June 2013. Caltex will donate $2 to the Caltex PAssion for Kids programme, up to a maximum of $120,000. In addition, PAssion Card members will enjoy an additional 14% discount on petrol at Caltex stations in Singapore when they flash their PAssion Card.

More information  is available at www.pa.gov.sg and www.OurCommunity.sg!

Find out about PA’s new hungrygowhere feature, the latest courses, activities, interest groups, facilities on your smartphone and discover your community today at www.OurCommunity.sg!

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