Five of the industrial practical students have completed their attachment with OBS at the end of November. They have been lovely addition to the existing team of energetic OBS staff, although lots of training were spent to fit them in the team but worth it. Certainly they have acquired valuable experience with us but most importantly they also has contributed to the organisation in a form of helping hands in many areas.
It is debatable actually to ask how much does the students contribute to the organisation. But we believe the students really need this opportunity that we feel we have responsibility to be part of the society. Further as a training organisation, OBS is an ideal location and exposure for these novices to gain some experience!
Students coming on a short attachment i.e two months cannot gain much because the time will be too short. Some people may think that it is enough for them to see and observe but this is against our philosophy. Our student must be given the opportunity to do it 'hands on' that to do this we have to spend ample time to prepare them properly. Here at OBS, we are training our students to become instructors, supervisors and managers! Therefore they need to be exposed on many matters i.e orientation, group dynamics, confidence building, policies & procedures, skills training, leadership training etc.
Anyway OBS will continue this effort and to provide opportunity for those who continues to support our training philosophy. Our best wishes to those who had gained their experience at OBS to have a wonderful future ahead. This could be our last write-up for December as most of us will go for our year end break. The centre will be closed until 3rd January 2013. Today the 10-Day Global Programmes is returning back to Singapore, this evening we have the OBS Christmas Beach Party for children and tomorrow is the big day 'THE OBS ANNUAL DINNER GATHERING'.
Again thank you and we will be back next year!
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