Day 1
Along with Cadet inspector( CIs) and Teacher officers(TOs), we reached Changi Jetty and had our lunch there. The nasi lemak was delicious and it was also recommended by Makansutra- my favorite show. Worth trying. After lunch, we took the bumper boat and headed for Pulau ubin. We had to walk a long distance to reach the campsite and imagine us perspiring even before we start our activities. Not only that, the weather wasn't that good either and with our heavy bags and stuffs, it's very tiring to walk UP the slopes. When we reached the camp site, we were separated in to groups with different chocolates brand as the theme is chocolate and I ended up in Hershey, a group which consists of only 1 girl and 6 boys. We had cheer discussion and was given rations for 3 days which includes instant noodles, staple food for 3 days including 3 meals. Milo and other canned food and the special thing is van houten chocolate and kinder bueno.
We also had tent pitching and a mock campfire preparation to prepare us for the campfire on day 2 and lights out at 12am.
Day 2
We had PT as early as 6am in the morning and it consists of 30 push ups and more to go. 5 rounds around the field with cheers all the way and was attacked by those dumb and irritating ants. Had breakfast- instant noodles and canned baked beans. After breakfast was tent inspection and intermediate rope challenge (IRC) . Due to bad weather, had no choice but to assemble in the foyer for games and trust fall.Next was rafting and all sorts of knots and lashing came out and our raft managed to survive for more that 30 mins !
Day 3
We had area cleaning and award presentation, photo taking and laughing, all in all we had fun, shall post pictures of it when I received it
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FORMATION SIGN: TECK WHYE SECONDARY SCHOOL
TWSS NPCC:
The school NPCC unit was formed as an extra curricular activity in 1968 to meet the demands and interest of students in uniformed groups. The aim of the unit was to instil a sense of discipline, commitment and co-operation between students of different races, through a wide range of activities from drills to adventure training.
Significance of formation sign / school crest:
1. The open book symbolizes learning and knowledge
2. The four-pointed star is an infusion and diffusion of all good values and influence from the cardinal points
3. The blue shield is symbolic of strength and security that wards off bad influences. It enables a protection to all that seek the portals of the school. The colour blue depicts calmness and reflects the ‘open’ skies and ‘vast’ sea
4. The school’s motto and strength “To Strive and Not to Yield”
5. The grey stripes represent the multi-ethnic groups of our society that are different but bound by a common goal and purpose.
6. The “winner’s laurel” symbolizes achievement in sporting excellence.
The school NPCC unit was formed as an extra curricular activity in 1968 to meet the demands and interest of students in uniformed groups. The aim of the unit was to instil a sense of discipline, commitment and co-operation between students of different races, through a wide range of activities from drills to adventure training.
Significance of formation sign / school crest:
1. The open book symbolizes learning and knowledge
2. The four-pointed star is an infusion and diffusion of all good values and influence from the cardinal points
3. The blue shield is symbolic of strength and security that wards off bad influences. It enables a protection to all that seek the portals of the school. The colour blue depicts calmness and reflects the ‘open’ skies and ‘vast’ sea
4. The school’s motto and strength “To Strive and Not to Yield”
5. The grey stripes represent the multi-ethnic groups of our society that are different but bound by a common goal and purpose.
6. The “winner’s laurel” symbolizes achievement in sporting excellence.
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Reflections on LMSC course by a sec 3 NCO
Oh Hui Qi
-Vision for the future of the unit
NPCC can go further if only CIs and NCOs of a squad could gather and discuss the progress of the cadets as it will help to improvise on their drills. Even though it's a job of an NCO, but it would be fair to discuss it with the CIs so that they could further analysis the attendance of the cadets too which will help as some cadets tend to ' disappear' over a duration of time. We could also enforce stricter discipline upon our cadets and when doing the passing down of their position.
-Reflection on NPCC event (trainings/camps/courses/etc)
I feel that LMSC course would be better if we were to cut short the duration as we tend to get restless aftr few hours and the games and events held were rather boring and the amount of activity could be increase. Wearing full uniform is a good idea as it allows the cadets to know what eh/she adorns and respect him/herself, the uniform they are wearing and the purpose of the course held, but it could be more convenient if the course allows us to dress in PT kit as it would shorten the time spent on changing when we need to eat or when it's time to go home.
-Cadet's heart felt words
I feel that most cadets joined NPCC as they love it, as NCOs, we should try to prolong this passion within them and at the same time use this opportunity to upgrade them and learn how to lead - for NCO. To me, NPCC is a passion, a torch that I will pass down to my cadets. Let's pass this passion on !
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Reflections regarding trainings from sec 1 cadet
VethaNayake
Questionaire
-Vision for the future of the unit
I feel that if all the cadets and NCOs come together and work with the CIs, NPCC could go very far as we have the opportunity to enhance teamwork in the unit.
-Reflection of NPCC events ( trainings/camps/courses/etc)
I find all the trainings quite orderly and our NCOs train us with a routine of commanders and also the types of drills taught at a certain time.
-Cadet's heart felt words
I love NPCC a lot as I like the drills and camps we will have
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TWSS NPCC UNIT
PRIDE AND HONOUR DAY
On the 14 Of January 2007, TWSS NPCC unit held a Pride and Honour Day for our S/NCOs and our Sir Wei Keat, as a farewell party and at the same time as a party to award cadets and be promoted too. In order to make sure this event run smoothly, cadets, TOs and our HO spent nearly 1 month to prepare all the stuff and awards, same applies to the cadets and NCOs who helped out in the decorations and even emcee scripts has been run through with the TOs for about 3 times, it was really hard work yet we all enjoyed the party. We had real fun in the end even though we still have to clear the place up.
We commence the party with a small but warming song and also the introduction of CIs, TOs and HO. A few of our S/NCO received their SI rank and it really encourages the cadets and NCOs to contribute to NPCC just for this day. Next, we gave out the best unit cadet plug to award them with all the effort and time they put in to NPCC. We also had a few videos played which allow us to know more about the things happening in NPCC and I am sure it fantasize the cadets as most of them open their eyes real wide. Through the videos, we can see how much our senior love NPCC and as cadets, we look upon them as an example to excel and achieve in NPCC. Our S/NCOs also gave us a speech on how they fair and what they did during the part 3 - 4 years in NPCC, from their speech, we could feel their joy and even though there will still be sad and unhappy times during NPCC, they still love and treasure NPCC.
We ended the programme with a few group photos taken and through the smile we reveal during the photo taking, I am sure we all enjoyed our day.
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Inter-Unit Checkers Competition 2007
On 13 of March 2007, Teck Whye NPCC Unit hosted the 5th Checkers competition. 11 schools took part in this event and I am sure all of them had a memorable day at Teck Whye Secondary. The competition was made possible with the presence of CI James ,CI Wing Kiong and our HO Foo Chang as our judges. Under their supervision and assistance, the event went smoothly without any glitches. Albeit with our strong participants Oh Hui Qi and Qairunissa, we came in the fourth position. All participants really tried their best and never gave up on any chances to outwit their opponents. The competition was tough and exciting as each representative, sent by their schools, was an expert in checkers. After 4 rounds of harsh competition, Chestnut Drive Secondary School shone through as Champions while Hwa Chong Institution and Tanglin Secondary School came in as 1st and 2nd runner ups. The other participants who did not come in the top 3 were not discouraged and their positive sportsmenship was worth commending. To sum up this event, I believe everyone enjoyed each others’ company and also made new friends in the process.
On 13 of March 2007, Teck Whye NPCC Unit hosted the 5th Checkers competition. 11 schools took part in this event and I am sure all of them had a memorable day at Teck Whye Secondary. The competition was made possible with the presence of CI James ,CI Wing Kiong and our HO Foo Chang as our judges. Under their supervision and assistance, the event went smoothly without any glitches. Albeit with our strong participants Oh Hui Qi and Qairunissa, we came in the fourth position. All participants really tried their best and never gave up on any chances to outwit their opponents. The competition was tough and exciting as each representative, sent by their schools, was an expert in checkers. After 4 rounds of harsh competition, Chestnut Drive Secondary School shone through as Champions while Hwa Chong Institution and Tanglin Secondary School came in as 1st and 2nd runner ups. The other participants who did not come in the top 3 were not discouraged and their positive sportsmenship was worth commending. To sum up this event, I believe everyone enjoyed each others’ company and also made new friends in the process.
Reported by : SGT Oh Hui Qi
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UNIT HIKE 2007 Sentosa Island 31 August 2007
TRIP SUMMARY
The rain had just stopped minutes earlier and I gathered my cadets at the foyer of Teck Whye Secondary School. With all the administration procedures done, I told my cadets, along with my accompanying OC- Mr Noor Azhar and HO- Mr Ang Foo Chang Kevin, to board the bus that will bring us to Sentosa.
We reached Sentosa at about 3:15pm and after buying the tickets, we started our hike. We walked from the Group Arrival Center to Imbiah Station, which would be our first checkpoint. Throughout the walk to the LRT station, it was drizzling and I told my cadets to go under the shelter to wait till the drizzle stops but, they really wanted me to continue walking. It seemed that they were very pumped up about the hike!
Upon reaching Imbiah Station, we had a 15 minutes break and a photo-taking session, with the backdrop of the magnificent 7-storeys The Merlion for us to enjoy. We then continued our hike to the Merlion Walk, situated behind The Merlion, which contained a 120-metre long Gaudi-inspired mosaic walkway, with water fountains spurting water out of its tubes.
At the end of the Merlion Walk, we had to walk up to Imbiah Lookout so that we could reach our second checkpoint, which was the Dragon Trail. We huffed and puffed up the slopes to Imbiah Lookout, walking underneath the Sentosa Luge and Skyride and occasionally stopping to enjoy the astounding view of the sea.
Dragon Trail was a bit further down from Imbiah Lookout. It was adorned with an interesting fable from the Twin, Rock and Earth Dragons, all of which added a touch of legendary mystery to the natural surroundings. Dragon Trail led us to our third checkpoint, the Nature Walk.
Nature Walk was a 1.5km trail which meanders through a secondary rainforest, and it truly gave us a closer look at Sentosa’s flora and fauna. The trail was similar to Bukit Timah Hill’s, minus the elevation as the ground was mostly level. Before going downhill towards Siloso Beach, which would be our fourth checkpoint, we took pictures yet again. Our HO was always running back and forth taking pictures of us walking along! Among the notable pictures was when we took a photo with an impressive man-made waterfall, situated within the secondary rainforest.
The downhill walk towards the exit of the trail was a pretty steep and slippery one and we really had to be extra careful so as to not slip and fall. Minutes later, we were finally out of the rainforest and made our way to Siloso Beach. I looked at the weather, and smiled. God is gracious. The weather had cleared, though it’s still a bit cloudy. Thus, there’d be a couple of games on the beach for the cadets to have a good time.
Silosa Beach is located at the southern end of Sentosa and is a love for beach-goers as well as those who want to engage in outdoor activities such as canoeing, skim boarding, rollerblading, etc. There wasn’t much people on the beach when we arrived and after a 15 minutes break, it’s games time!
The first activity on the beach was Captain’s Ball. The cadets really had fun running and passing the ball around, while having the white sand brushed against their feet. I had the honor of being the referee for the match and the match went well, with the cadets asking for more activities. Another 15 minutes break was given before they started their next activity, which was Dog & Bone. It was close to 6pm and it’s time for us to be moving back to the Guest Arrival Centre where our transport would be picking us up at 6:30pm.
Looking at the tired faces of my cadets, I asked them whether they wanted to re-walk the route that we took earlier or to just take the Sentosa bus back to GAC, and it never surprised me that all chose the Sentosa bus option as they were overcame by fatigue.
We reached GAC at about 6:15pm, and waited patiently for the bus, while discussing and sharing about the hike. My cadets, though exhausted, had a memorable time to end their day and week, and so did I.
Written by:CI (NPCC) Nur ‘Asri Bin Agus
Teck Whye Secondary School
Photographs taken by P/H/INSP (NPCC) Ang Foo Chang Kevin
The rain had just stopped minutes earlier and I gathered my cadets at the foyer of Teck Whye Secondary School. With all the administration procedures done, I told my cadets, along with my accompanying OC- Mr Noor Azhar and HO- Mr Ang Foo Chang Kevin, to board the bus that will bring us to Sentosa.
We reached Sentosa at about 3:15pm and after buying the tickets, we started our hike. We walked from the Group Arrival Center to Imbiah Station, which would be our first checkpoint. Throughout the walk to the LRT station, it was drizzling and I told my cadets to go under the shelter to wait till the drizzle stops but, they really wanted me to continue walking. It seemed that they were very pumped up about the hike!
Upon reaching Imbiah Station, we had a 15 minutes break and a photo-taking session, with the backdrop of the magnificent 7-storeys The Merlion for us to enjoy. We then continued our hike to the Merlion Walk, situated behind The Merlion, which contained a 120-metre long Gaudi-inspired mosaic walkway, with water fountains spurting water out of its tubes.
At the end of the Merlion Walk, we had to walk up to Imbiah Lookout so that we could reach our second checkpoint, which was the Dragon Trail. We huffed and puffed up the slopes to Imbiah Lookout, walking underneath the Sentosa Luge and Skyride and occasionally stopping to enjoy the astounding view of the sea.
Dragon Trail was a bit further down from Imbiah Lookout. It was adorned with an interesting fable from the Twin, Rock and Earth Dragons, all of which added a touch of legendary mystery to the natural surroundings. Dragon Trail led us to our third checkpoint, the Nature Walk.
Nature Walk was a 1.5km trail which meanders through a secondary rainforest, and it truly gave us a closer look at Sentosa’s flora and fauna. The trail was similar to Bukit Timah Hill’s, minus the elevation as the ground was mostly level. Before going downhill towards Siloso Beach, which would be our fourth checkpoint, we took pictures yet again. Our HO was always running back and forth taking pictures of us walking along! Among the notable pictures was when we took a photo with an impressive man-made waterfall, situated within the secondary rainforest.
The downhill walk towards the exit of the trail was a pretty steep and slippery one and we really had to be extra careful so as to not slip and fall. Minutes later, we were finally out of the rainforest and made our way to Siloso Beach. I looked at the weather, and smiled. God is gracious. The weather had cleared, though it’s still a bit cloudy. Thus, there’d be a couple of games on the beach for the cadets to have a good time.
Silosa Beach is located at the southern end of Sentosa and is a love for beach-goers as well as those who want to engage in outdoor activities such as canoeing, skim boarding, rollerblading, etc. There wasn’t much people on the beach when we arrived and after a 15 minutes break, it’s games time!
The first activity on the beach was Captain’s Ball. The cadets really had fun running and passing the ball around, while having the white sand brushed against their feet. I had the honor of being the referee for the match and the match went well, with the cadets asking for more activities. Another 15 minutes break was given before they started their next activity, which was Dog & Bone. It was close to 6pm and it’s time for us to be moving back to the Guest Arrival Centre where our transport would be picking us up at 6:30pm.
Looking at the tired faces of my cadets, I asked them whether they wanted to re-walk the route that we took earlier or to just take the Sentosa bus back to GAC, and it never surprised me that all chose the Sentosa bus option as they were overcame by fatigue.
We reached GAC at about 6:15pm, and waited patiently for the bus, while discussing and sharing about the hike. My cadets, though exhausted, had a memorable time to end their day and week, and so did I.
Written by:CI (NPCC) Nur ‘Asri Bin Agus
Teck Whye Secondary School
Photographs taken by P/H/INSP (NPCC) Ang Foo Chang Kevin
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