This Week's Highlights

5 March 2017
Written by Jodie Tan
Edited by Charis Chen 

THIS WEEK'S ICC HIGHLIGHTS

AND NEWS!!!

This week, we had a most exciting icebreaker led by Speaker Ranen, called the Salesman Squabble!

I mean, who doesn't like to squabble? I know I do! Hee hee!
The Salesman Squabble is an activity where two people with different jobs try to sell each other ridiculous things, such as a giraffe to an ambulance driver, or a remote control to a fisherman.
The Salesman Squabble is a good activity because it teaches us things such as:

• Projection  

• Persuasiveness 

• Audience Analysis

Through this activity, we learnt about the ICC Core Values of Cultural Communication and Innovation.
After bargaining, persuading, and purchasing during the Salesman Squabble, Speakers Jern Ling, Jern Yoong, and Ian performed a short skit based on the Jesus' parable about the servant who was forgiven his debt but refused to forgive his debtor (Matthew 18:21-35).

Photo by Ranen Chan

Speaker Eunice then used the message of this skit to teach us about mercy. Being merciful is one of the things we can do to become more like God. It is not easy, but we can do it with God's help. Then, she asked us some questions for us to discuss with a partner.

1. Describe a time you showed mercy or were shown mercy.
2. In what situations would you feel it is difficult to show mercy?
3. How would showing mercy change the situation at your workplace or school?

Okay, I'm going to leave you to answer those questions yourself :D

Next, we had a word from our Chapter Sponsor, Coach Joseph! Woohoo! *clapping erupts*

Coach Joseph taught us about the old and the new. Different meanings! I see you're getting puzzled. We learnt that the old meaning of the word passion was "suffering." That is why the movie about Christ's suffering and crucifixion is called, "The Passion." However, passion now has a new meaning, which is to love something very much.

Coach Joseph encouraged us when he said, "Feedback is the breakfast of champions. I am working with champions, because all of you are willing to receive feedback to improve." 

Wow! I'm a CHAMPION!!

Another memorable thing he said was, "When you speak, speak SO clearly and loudly that the audience can hear their own thoughts." 

With that, he showed us a video entitled "Dare to Disagree" by Margaret Heffernan. (Video embedded below.) 

Then it was time for LIMITED PREP!! I know, we ABSOLUTELY love it!

COLD SWEAT!
Emoji by http://ottawacitizen.com

Three of us did our limited prep-- Danelle, Lee Xin and myself. 

Photo by Ranen Chan

Photo by Ranen Chan                                         

Next, our seniors presented their wonderful, knowledgeable, persuasive, computer assisted presentations! TA-DA! GO SENIORS!

 

Here is the list of speeches which our wonderful speakers presented! I’m sure they chose wonderful topics and worked hard on them! 1.  Jern Ling, on Homosexuality 

Photo by Coach Choong Ming

2.  Ian, on Genetic Engineering

Photo by Ranen Chan

3.  Charis, on Dating 

Photo by Coach Choong Ming

Photo by Ian Chan 

          Fun fact: Jern Ling and Lee Xin had birthdays recently, so the speakers signed them cards
          and created a treasure hunt for them to find the cards!

Thanks for reading! That’s all we have for today folks! See you next week!  Your wonderful author, Jodie Tan!