Kidz Zone & Kenny Rogers Treat

42 kids between 4 and 10 yrs old had a "ball" of a time playing at Kidz Zone in Hartamas Shopping Center. It was the first time they'd ever been to a kids' play center and they didn't want to leave! After an exhausting 1.5 hours (for the adults at least!) we escorted the sweaty and hyperactive kids over to Kenny Rogers for a sponsored lunch courtesy of its proprietor Ms Jenny Chang. They closed the entire restaurant just for the kids.

It was the first time the kids were using forks and knives instead of their usual spoons to feed themselves so you can imagine it was a rather interesting albeit frustrating experience for the hungry kids. For many of them it was also their first experience eating mashed potatoes and coleslaw so some were understandably suspicious at first :)

Thanks to Jenny for her continuous support for the schools and to Kidz Zone for the discounted entrance fees.

Fun Day at Selangor Pewter

A busload of refugee students and teachers were treated to a fun and educational trip to Selangor Pewter's headquarters in Setapak. They were guided through the mini museum of artefacts and history of Selangor Pewter. They were also given a tour of the factory and witnessed firsthand how pewter products are meticulously handcrafted. Some even tried their hands at it and quickly realised it was alot harder than it looked!

Finally the kids had a blast at the School of Hard Knocks (rather ironic!) where they learned how to mould their own pewter bowl. The kids were thrilled to keep the bowls and aprons as a wonderful souvenir from their day out.

After the tour the kids were personally served light snacks and refreshments by Datin Paduka Chen Mun Kuen (Director of Selangor Pewter and grandaughter of founder Yong Koon) and Grace Yong (wife of Selangor Pewter's GM). It was a perfect way to end a fun day as the kids had certainly worked up an appetitie after all their hard "knocking".

Thanks so much to Selangor Pewter for hosting the children. The trip was even mentioned in The Star papers ( http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2010/3/8/central/5806365&sec=central)