Bloom 2025

Date: 22 Sep 2025 to 27 Sep 2025

Time:TBC

Venue: SUSS @ Block 23, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Event Type: Bloom

School/Department: Student Success Centre, Office of Student Life

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About Bloom 2025

Bloom, a signature well-being initiative by SUSS Student Life, returns for its 4th edition in 2025, focusing on nurturing a supportive, connected, and resilient SUSS community through the lens of social well-being.

Step into Bloom 2025 at Student Success Centre's new home in Block 23! This year, we are creating a warm, welcoming space where connections can truly thrive. Explore the highlights below and see what’s in store for your journey of social well-being!

Bloom Programmes

A range of workshops and activities that aim to foster a supportive, connected, and resilient SUSS community through the lens of social well-being.

Bloom Bazaar

Dedicated to social well-being and connection! Immerse yourself in hands-on crafts, engaging conversations, fun activities, and unique student-made products that inspire creativity and purpose. Whether you’re there to create, connect, or simply unwind, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Exclusive BoothsDescription

Metro x Shiseido

Metro presents a 60-MIN Face Colour Analysis & Makeover by Shiseido.

✨ Discover your perfect foundation shade
✨ Learn colours that enhance your natural glow
✨ Get personalised skincare tips using the Skin Visualiser
✨ Enjoy an express makeover to look and feel your best

Be the first 48 to sign up at just $30 and receive:

  • 7-pc Door Gift
  • $30 Return E-Voucher (fully redeemable onsite)
  • Special discount and Free gift with purchase at the booth

👉 Sign Up Now at Metro - Find Your Perfect Shade!

🎉Visit Metro booth and get a FREE goodie bag, bubble tea and a chance to win exciting gifts. While stock last. 

 

Bloom Lucky Draw

In the spirit of fostering connected communities and establishing social well-being, we invite you to take part in our Bloom Lucky Draw by following these steps:

  1. Step up to the Bloom Quiz Quest – 5 fun questions about Bloom and Student Wellness await!
  2. Go clue-hunting! Spot the 3 hidden quiz clues scattered around the Bloom Bazaar.
  3. Crack them all and submit your quiz — only the all-correct entries unlock a chance at the lucky draw!

Stand a chance to win UniqGift Vouchers worth up to $60! *Redeemable across multiple merchants; groceries, retail, dining, health & wellness, and many more! Find out more on www.uniqgift.com.

Programme Highlights

Bloom 2025 is centered on social well-being - Embrace Wellness, Build Communities.

All programmes are free for SUSS students, with limited slots available. Please register early using the links below.

Note: Please ensure your availability before registering. A $50 penalty will be charged for cancellations within 3 working days of the programme or for no-shows. For any enquiries, please email Student LIfe at [email protected].

Programme NameDate, Time, VenueDescription

Managing Conflict with Clarity and Confidence

By Claire Ong, The Positive Movement

Registration Closed - All Slots Filled

 

Monday, 22 September 2025

2:00pm - 5:00pm

SUSS @ Block 23, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Level 5 Training Room

 

Synopsis: Conflict is part of everyday life but how we respond to it can either strengthen or strain our relationships. In this reflective and practical workshop, you will explore your personal patterns of handling conflict and understand how these will impact your interactions. Learn to regulate your emotions, communicate them more effectively, and navigate differences with greater clarity and care. Through guided activities and open sharing, gain the tools to respond rather than react, and move towards more constructive resolutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Recognise your personal conflict patterns and how they influence outcomes
  • Learn tools to regulate emotions during conflict situations
  • Practise communication strategies for healthier, more effective resolution

EQ in the Age of AI

By Samantha Tang, eXiLe Solutions

Registration Form - 25 Seats Available

Monday, 22 September 2025

7:00pm - 9:00pm

SUSS @ Block 23, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Level 5 Training Room

 

Synopsis: Discover how to navigate intergenerational and digital-age relationships, manage group work conflicts, and build psychological intelligence (PsyIQ) in this engaging, interactive session.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the impact of AI on social interactions
  • Explore tools to manage conflicts and enhance relationships
  • Participate in role-play exercises for real life scenarios

Germinate & Grow: Cultivating Inner Strength through Art

By Li June, C-three (Counselling & Life Coaching)

Registration Closed - All Slots Filled

 

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

2:00pm - 5:00pm

SUSS @ Block 23, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Level 5 Training Room

 

Synopsis: Nurture your creativity and inner strength in this art-based workshop! Explore metaphors of growth and transformation while creating expressive art in a safe, supportive space. No art experience needed, just an open mind and heart! Discover how art can help you connect with yourself, reflect on your journey, and express your emotions. Leave with a unique piece of art that celebrates your personal growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • Explore self-awareness and the power of art as a healing tool
  • Express your emotions and personal journey through unique, creative art pieces
  • Develop a stronger sense of self and personal growth in a safe, reflective space

Hidden Sites, Hidden Sights

By Quinn Lum, eXiLe Solutions

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

9:30am - 12:30pm

SUSS @ Block 23, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Level 5 Training Room

 

 

Synopsis: See your campus in a whole new way! This fun and interactive workshop invites you to explore hidden corners of SUSS through mobile photography and design principles. Learn how to take impactful photos, capture hidden gems, and share your unique perspective. Work in small groups to strengthen social bonds and build a sense of community. Let's create memories and fresh connections together! 

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn simple photography composition techniques and design principles
  • Discover hidden campus sites while strengthening social bonds
  • Share your unique perspective through powerful, visually engaging photos

Bloom Bazaar 2025

No registration required!

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

10:00am - 8:00pm

SUSS @ Block 23, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Level 5 Training Room


 

Synopsis: Step into a vibrant space dedicate to social well-being and connection! Immerse yourself in hands-on crafts, engaging conversations, fun activities, and unique student-made products that inspire creativity and purpose. Whether you're there to create, connect, or simply unwind, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Highlights

  • Take part in hand-on crafting activities that bring people together
  • Engage in reflective conversations and meaningful exchanges
  • Join activities that spark laughter and new friendships
  • Discover innovative student-made products designed to inspire

Powering Up with Play

By Dr Aletheia Lee, The Respectful Way

Thursday, 25 September 2025

7:00pm - 10:00pm

SUSS @ Block 23, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Level 5 Training Room


 

Synopsis: Rediscover the power of play and its role in your well-being! This energizing workshop helps you explore different play styles and how they nurture creativity, social connections, and emotional health. Learn to balance work and play for a more fulfilling life and join others in playful activities that build trust and joy. Step away feeling recharged, inspired, and ready to bring more fun to your daily life!

Key Takeaways:

  • Discover why play matters for health, social well-being, and creativity
  • Reconnect with your playful instincts and explore different play styles
  • Strengthen social and emotional connections through shared play experiences

Navigating Office Politics & Toxic Workplaces

By Ashley Yong, United Women Singapore

Registration Form - 40 Seats Available

Friday, 26 September 2025

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Mode: Virtual

 

Synopsis: Learn how to handle office politics and toxic environments while staying true to your values. This interactive session shares real-life scenarios and practical strategies to build inclusive and respectful workplaces.

Key Takeaways:

  • Recognise signs of toxic work environments
  • Learn how to address inappropriate behaviour effectively
  • Buiild skills to foster respectful, inclusive workplaces

From Tension to Healing: Navigating Difficult Conversations

By Claire Ong, The Positive Movement

Registration Closed - All Slots Filled

Friday, 26 September 2025

7:00pm - 10:00pm

SUSS @ Block 23, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Level 5 Training Room

 

Synopsis: Difficult conversations can feel uncomfortable, but they also offer an opportunity for growth and healing. In this workshop, you will learn evidence-based techniques to express yourself honestly and respectfully during conflict. Explore both assertive (masculine) and nurturing (feminine) approaches to communication, and practise navigating emotionally charged conversations with greater awareness. You will also reflect on forgiveness and explore how to move forward with clarity and connection.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn and practise techniques for expressing yourself effectively during conflict
  • Experience both assertive and nurturing conflict styles, and how to navigate them
  • Build confidence in navigating conversations around forgiveness and moving forward with clarity

Future Readiness: Communicate to Connect

By Rachel Nip, Singapore Repertory Theatre

Registration Closed - All Slots Filled

Saturday, 27 September 2025

10:00am - 1:00pm

SUSS @ Block 23, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Level 5 Training Room


 

Synopsis: Connection is at the heart of well-being, resilience, and growth. In this interactive workshop, you will explore how intentional communication can deepen relationships and expand your social and professional circles. Through playful and reflective activities inspired by theatre and storytelling, you will practise active listening, express yourself with greater confidence, and uncover ways to build trust and understanding. Whether you are looking to form new friendships or collaborate more meaningfully, this session offers practical tools to support genuine, lasting connection.

Key Takeaways:

  • Practise active listening and authentic self-expression
  • Learn ways to build trust and deepen social bonds
  • Discover how intentional communication fosters meaningful relationships

Meet Our Speakers!

Claire OngSamantha Tang Li JuneQuinn Lum

The Positive Movement

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Claire Ong is the co-founder and lead trainer of The Positive Movement, an organisation dedicated to enhancing well-being skills within organisations. With over 10 years of experience, Claire has designed and delivered experiential training programmes and consulting services globally, including in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. She holds a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and is deeply passionate about fostering greater self-awareness and effectiveness in individuals.

eXiLe Solutions

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Samantha Tang has over 20 years of clinical practice, previously working as a psychologist at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. She has conducted workshops for staff at the Singapore Science Centre and Cherry Brooks Kindergarten, and she lectures on supporting children with special needs at ACC Institute of Human Services. Samantha is ACLP-trained and incorporates clinical hypnotherapy and trauma-informed strategies in her work.

C-three, SUSS

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Li June is a credentialed Art Therapist who brings therapeutic art to diverse communities. She runs individual art therapy sessions and group workshops for students, fostering mindfulness and emotional well-being. As the Director of C-three in SUSS, she is passionate about helping people connect with themselves through creative expression.

eXiLe Solutions

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Quinn Lum Fu Loong (b.1993, Singapore) graduated from the School of Art, Design and Media with a BFA (Hons) in Photography and Digital Imaging. His works explore identity and social environment through auto-ethnography. Quinn has exhibited widely, won several awards including the Dominie Book Prize (SIPF Photobook Open Call 2018), and is known for using photography to provoke thought and foster connections.

Dr Aletheia LeeAshley YongRachel Nip 

The Respectful Way

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Dr Aletheia Lee is an early years specialist and neuroscientist trained in psychology and physiology. She is a RIE® Associate for the Educaring® Approach and teaches in the ECE programme at SUSS. Her integrative practice combines brain, mind, body, and spirit perspectives, focusing on relational health and authentic connections.

United Women Singapore

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Ashley Yong (she/her) is an experienced facilitator specializing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). With five years of experience, she has facilitated DEI conversations for over 2,500 participants in higher education and corporate settings. Ashley also consults with organisations on DEI practices, focusing on power dynamics, bias, and supporting stakeholders from marginalized identities.

Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Rachel Nip is a performer, choreographer, and puppeteer based in Singapore. She is the Resident Teaching Artist at Singapore Repertory Theatre and facilitates theatre and movement programmes for children, youth, and adults. Her work includes engaging neurodiverse and disabled communities through SRT’s Inclusive Young Company and Special Education schools. Rooted in the belief that the arts can enhance well-being through connection with self and others, Rachel also trains teachers and families on integrating the arts and fostering the power of play in learning.

 

Bloom 2024

Watch the video highlights from Bloom 2024!

 

See you soon at Bloom 2025!