Singapore, 20 November 2011 - StarHub believes in
empowering the youth of today, especially those who are in
less privileged situations, to realise their potential in
creating a brighter and more vibrant future for Singapore.
With that belief, StarHub will be funding the tuition for
children from lower-income families in the Fengshan-Jade
district for the whole of 2012's school year. These are
households that typically earn less than $2,500 a month.
With about three subjects for each of the 165 students,
ranging from Primary One to 'N' and 'O' Levels, this works
out to some $150,000.
"StarHub has always believed in reaching out to the youth
and empowering them. Everyone should have a chance to
follow and fulfill their dreams, and we want to give the
less privileged youth a helping hand to do just that," said
Mr Neil Montefiore, Chief Executive Officer, StarHub.
"By providing these children with the funds necessary for
tuition, they now have a better chance to prove themselves
academically," elaborated Mr Montefiore. "They will be on a
more even footing with their classmates who are better off
and, hopefully with improved grades, have a greater sense
of self worth and higher self esteem."
Mr Montefiore was speaking at a performance of Jack and the
Beanstalk by the Singapore Repertory Theatre, where some
three dozen of the child beneficiaries were hosted by
StarHub to watch the show for free.
After the performance, the children were treated to an
exclusive meet-and-greet and photo session with the cast of
Jack and the Beanstalk. They'd even received specially
autographed programmes before the show. For many, it was
the first time watching a live show on stage and they all
chorused that it was fun and interesting.
Ignatius Khoo, 12, found the mooing cow most amusing, while
seven year-old Charlene loved it when the some of the
characters came down into the audience and ran around. "I
was very excited," she said, "because I thought they will
run to me!"
"We believe educating the youth helps to improve this world
and StarHub has been a tremendous help in making a
difference for these less fortunate/privileged students,"
said Mr Lim Tee Peng, Chairman of Fengshan-Jade Resident's
Committee. "With the tuition sponsorship, the students can
transform their academic lives, putting them on par with
others. Fengshan-Jade RC would like to extend our deepest
gratitude to StarHub for their generous support of these
children."
