November 17, 2015

Investigating and Creation at the Keys Academy

Dominique Parenting and Kids, Reviews, Wordful Wednesday Enrichment class, wordful wednesday

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Doggie boy in his lab coat

Last weekend the kids were invited to a taster session at Keys Academy where the kids got to try out their Silicon Valley 101 and CSI Murder Mystery Workshop.

The reception at the Key Academy

Located at Odeon Towers, this enrichment center offers Science classes for 8 yrs old and up.

The session which the boys attended

The boys were thrilled to attend a CSI workshop as they have been looking forward to conducting an investigation like those they watch on TV.

The boys wearing their lab coats

The boys were whizzed off to their classroom and briefed about the case that they will be investigating shortly.

Doggie boy reading the case file

They were given the case file to read up on the victim and the suspects before they were taken to the crime scene.

Examining the crime scene

At the crime scene the boys were made to mark out the various pieces of evidence and note down the different types of evidence present.

The boys learning how to dust for fingerprints

As it was only a 3 hr session the boys only got to try a limited amount of activities. One of the activities that they did was dusting for fingerprints using the tool kit provided.

Identifying the markers within a fingerprint

Before the boys dusted for fingerprints they were taught how to identify the different trademarks within a fingerprint. They were shown the various marks – forks, eyes ,swirls and ridges which were used to identify a fingerprint as a unique form of identification for a person.

Examining the foot mould

The boys also manage to make a cast using plaster of Paris so that they could make a mould of the footprint of the suspect. By studying the design made on the cast it was easier to pinpoint the guilty suspects in this case.

Going through the evidence collected

Before the end of the class the instructor went through the list of evidence which was collected and they narrowed down the possibility of the guilty suspects in the case. There wasn’t a closure to the case as the guilty party was still at large after the session.

Tiger girl learning how to make a 3D Keychain

While her brothers were off investigating a case Tiger girl was busy learning the finer details of 3D graphic software. She was shown how 3D printing was done and given a hands on session on how to operate the software.

The lesson was rather dry and the software used was a little too complex for 6-9 yrs old to comprehend. However it was a new learning experience for her and she got to experience something different from the normal programs that she has been introduced to on the computer.

Tiger girl with her personalised keychain

She was happy with the end result as she got to see how a personalized key chain was made from start to end.

What did your kids do over the weekend?

Disclaimer: We were invited to the Keys Academy to try out their holiday camp program. All opinions are 100% mine.

October 1, 2015

AXA’s SmartFamily the Better Accident Coverage Package

Dominique Advertorials, Parenting and Kids Accident Coverage, AXA, AXA Assurance, Insurance

The set for the event launch for AXA Family Advantage

The set for the event launch for AXA Smart Family

Early in September I was invited to attend the launch of AXA’s Smart Family. Held at Joyden Hall at Bugis + the new concept in Accident insurance certainly wowed me over. Let me tell you more about it!!

What type of insurance is it ?

This personal accident plan for the family is like no other. It offers 8 services, designed to help minimise disruption to daily life during various stages of recovery.

Information board about AXA SmartFamily

As I walked into the hall there was an information board which gave a graphical explanation of the type of coverage that one gets on top of financial coverage once the individual/ family takes up the AXA Smart Family insurance. The extra services provided start when you are discharged from the hospital and certainly come in very handy for busy families who do not have extra help.

The host for the afternoon- Adrian Pang

The event was kicked off by the host Adrian Pang from FLY Entertainment who set the mood for the afternoon’s program.

Presentation by AXA’s Chief Technical Officer – Mr Johann Simon

Mr Johann Simon gave a presentation about the technicalities of the policy as can be seen in the above photo.

You can choose from 3 different range of sums insured ( $250,000, $500,000 and $1 Million) to suit your needs.

Customers can self-monitor and tract the cost of benefits($) they would like to claim for, as long as it is within the total coverage they purchased.

Explaining the benefits of the AXA SmartFamily Package

Mr Simon also gave a run down of the 8 services which are provided in the event that the insured needs assistance.

If you are injured and face difficulties during your recovery period AXA will provide these services.

Child Guardian
– Arrange and pay to fetch your children to and from school.
Home Nursing
– Arrange and pay for a nurse to attend to your follow up treatments or therapy at home
Consultation with a Therapist
– They will make appointments and payments for your therapy or rehabilitation services.
Doctor’s Home Visits
– Arrange and pay for a doctor’s visit for your follow up treatments
Home Modification
–Arrange and pay for modifications to your home to accommodate your disability.
Transportation for Medical Appointments
– Arrange and pay for transportation ( I.e. Taxi Service) to the hospital/ clinics for follow up treatment.
Housekeeping & Meal Services
– Arrange and pay for professional house cleaning and meal services.
Consultation with a Psychologist
– Make appointments and payment on your behalf for psychologist consultations.

I find these amazing as many other insurance companies out there do not provide such added services for their clients.

The face off challenge between Beatrice Chia and Sulami Yusoff

The face off challenge between Beatrice Chia and Suhami Yusof

To make it easier for the customer to understand about the 8 added benefits of the AXA SmartFamily Plan there was a friendly Face OFF between Beatrice Chia and Suhami Yusof, also from FLY Entertainment . Both teams had to answer a series of questions in a first to the buzzer race.

Categories which the contestants had to choose

Held in a “Pyramid Game” style challenge the two teams were given 8 different categories where questions would be asked. The first person who pressed the buzzer and gave the correct answer was awarded the points for the question.

The actors waiting for the stage cues

Actors performing different skids portraying the various services

To make the show more interesting there were 4 FLY Entertainment actors who had to improvise and act out short skids based on the category that was chosen by the team.

Their skits were really hilarious and entertaining and it really gave me a better idea about how AXA SmartFamily would work for me.

Singing Daddy’s Home

At the end of the event we were treated to the singing of the song Daddy’s Home by a group of children and FLY Entertainment singer Jill Marie-Thomas. The MC Adrian Pang also joined in the singing and took the song to higher heights.