OLive Tonic

RENEW AND REFLECT!

Ever wonder how you could break away from the routines of life and enrich your body, mind and soul? Or wish that you could have some personal time to reflect on how you could do things better and find that energy to renew your passion in teaching? And maybe it will be just make a great difference to have someone to talk to and provide a listening ear about your problems at work or home? If your answer is "yes", then don't hesitate to find out about what we can do to provide some tonic to energise your body, mind and soul.

Teacher Renewal

Teaching is a challenging profession. To sustain teacher's passion and commitment to the profession it is necessary for teachers to revisit their sense of purpose and mission from time to time. Teacher Renewal provides teachers with the time and space to explore their inner purpose and rediscover their passion and vocation for teaching.

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All About Wellness for the Body, Mind and Soul

Want to learn about family law in Singapore, how to manage fatigue and self-massage techniques to destress? The list goes on... These are just some of the wellness workshops that revolve around the topics of personal growth and self mastery which aim to build the emotional and mental wellness are organised year round for MOE staff. These workshops are conducted by experts in the respective fields. Check here for the schedules of wellness workshops organised by iCARE and MESRC.
 

iCARE Services...Because We Really CARE About You!

The Individual Consultation and Advisory Resource for Educators (iCARE) is here for you when you need information, advice or support. iCARE offers the following to facilitate your use of the services:

• Directly available to you - no need to go to your bosses
• Easily available via the different channels - email, telephone and on-site.
• Privacy and confidentiality is maintained
• Care and support for work-related and personal issues
• Open to all EOs and EAS

Contact iCARE officers at moe_icare@moe.gov.sg or Tel: 68381732 / 68381721

My Happy Moments

What makes you smile or laugh? A wonderful home-cooked meal, catching up with friends, a beautiful sunny day, a hug from your child or a thank you note from a colleague... There is always something, no matter how small or simple, that can bring joy and a smile into your life every day.

Please note that the Staff Well-Being unit may share your entry on the OLive website or publications. Thank you for sharing! 

Small Kindness Positive Moments

Did you pick up a Kindness@Workplace post it pad from "Singa the Lion" and wrote a note appreciation to a colleague? Brighten each other's day with a small act of kindness today!

SWB Unit collaborated with Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM) on one of their new initiatives, Kindness@Workplace. The objective is to celebrate everyday acts of kindness and to reinforce the importance of a positive thinking culture amongst MOE officers.

Read about the October 09 issue of  "Singa Says"