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Saturday, January 12, 2013 ; 10:49 PM

Determination Above All;

Secondary 1 CCA orientation.

On the 6 of January 2013, we had a NPCC "booth". We wanted the secondary 1s to join NPCC and be part of our family. So most of the seniors in secondary 4 this year aka CLs and 2of my squadmates were in the drill squad. They are suppose to perform some drills to the secondary 1s. It was quite tough for them I guess as there are 8 secondary classes this year, and they are suppose to perform to all of them. So me and my squadmate, Hakmeng, wore the no.1 uniform. We explained to the secondary 1s when and where then we are required to wear this. And most of the secondary 2s this year were at the fieldcooking area, where they have to cook scrambled eggs and hotdogs for the secondary 1s to eat. They even have the marshmallow and melted chocolates for them to eat. There was also a campcraft area where we build a swing and a tentage. But sadly, due to the time constraint, only some classes visited it. We also showed our gold awards we achieved for the past 5 years. And the baton, rifles and drill canes! They were quite fascinated by those , and of course, we told them we are able to use real guns with real bullets to shoot! They were kind of interested by that.

I really hope to see lots of secondary 1s joining our big NPCC family!

Jaslyn Toh 3E1-1

Sunday, September 23, 2012 ; 2:19 PM

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AREA 6 ATC / STC 2012

This year STC was seriously a good one. I spent my weekend well with my Area 6 STC mates ! This year's STC grouping was bigger as there are only 6 groups.This arrangement was good because we have more people in one group. I was in group 2 this year and my group mates were SIMPLY AWESOME !

This years camp is different from last year ATC as we are here as a CL. We have to be responsible , and take my initiative. This year's STC is filled with exciting activities too , such as Jetty Jump , Immediate Rope Challenge and land exhibition. This activities gave me a really good experience.

I was one of the song leader this year and I had a lot of fun being hyper and also making everyone in Are 6 all hype up and ready for the campfire. The campfire was memorable and fun and it went quite smoothly.

This is our last camp as one Area 6 and I will really miss my Are 6 STC mates a lot. This bond between us has become closer and its hard to say goodbye. I actually didn't expect that our happy moments only lasted for 3 days. I believe that this 3 days experience , friendship that we made will become memories of our NPCC life that will be etched in my heart and my squad mates heart as well as the Area 6 STC mates!

Matilda Ong 3E1-3

; 1:49 PM

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AREA 6 ATC / STC 2012

It was my first time in ATC. I felt that it fun. I spent my weekend with my squad mates in pulau ubin NPCC campsite. It was a 3 days 2 night camp.We were separated into 6 groups. Although I'm not the same group as my squad mates, but I manage to make new friends. They were all from different schools in Area 6.

I cant adapt to the environment in the first day and night , as we were camping outside and we need to pitch our own tent to sleep in. The first day, we only need to pitch our own tent and after we are done with it, we had our dinner. We need to cook our own food , which is whatever we want in the ration pack that everyone is given. After our dinner , we had some night activities. Which is for us to bond together with our group mates. The games are fun and I really enjoyed it.

The second day of the camp is the most fun ! We had activity cycle and campfire ! The activity cycle which includes Amazing race, Kayaking and Low rope elements. Our group went for Kayaking first. I enjoyed kayaking most ! As it was really fun and exciting, although i capsized with my buddy. But it was fun. After that , we had our Amazing race and Low rope elements. After all our activities, we had our bath, we had a song session. This is to prepare us for the campfire with the Secondary 3's at the STC campsite later on !

I was really enthusiastic ! It was really fun ! But after a few hours , the campfire has ended. And we need to head back to our ATC campsite. The next day, which is the last day of ATC. We had area cleaning. We helped each other to take out their tents, we washed the toilets. And after that , we had our closing ceremony for the camp. Next year , my squad mates and I would be participating in STC.

Alicia Siew 2A1-1

Thursday, August 23, 2012 ; 4:10 PM

Determination Above All;

Upcoming activities in this August and September.

1. 30 Aug 2012 (Thursday) - sec3 Home Team Gallery Visit
2. 31 Aug 2012 to 2 September 2012 - sec2 ATC / sec3 STC (1pm to be assemble outside npcc room)
3. 10 September 2012 - sec2 dry practice
4. 11 September 2012 - sec2 0.22 shoot
5. 12 September 2012 - sec1 Police Heritage Centre Visit 2.30pm-4pm (Teacher officer: miss chia)

Sunday, July 29, 2012 ; 12:36 PM

Determination Above All;

Unit Training 13 July 2012

I felt that training on the 13th July was an really interesting one. It was the first time that the whole secondary 1 squad could wear the issued full uniform altogether ! It made us look cool and my friends told me that friends and I looked very cute! But we did not really did a good job on performing our commands that our seniors had taught us tirelessly and I think that we must do better so as to not let our seniors down.

After the muster parade, we split up into small groups of four or fives and practiced a new drill command called " keblakan po seng " if this is how it's spelled and it was quite hard as it required to turn around 180 degrees and we had to follow the timing intently. My friend, Tommy also had a few issues but he soon got the hang of it.

Next, we had our P.T aka physical training. We did push ups, stretches, sit ups and many others so as to keep our body fit and also to train the boys for National Service. I think physical training is very important because if we are not fit, we will not be able to take part in the activities that is planned for us.

I will not regret joining NPCC and I do not intend to quit because NPCC is really fun and exciting like " dog and bone " it's really fun and I hope to play that game more often but the things like the most is the command before the training was over. We had to shout " NP! " at the end. I don know why it always gets to me but I do really enjoy it !

Chan Juin Jieg 1E1-2

Sunday, July 8, 2012 ; 3:31 PM

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Unit Training 29 June 2012

On 29 June 2012 ( Friday ) , we had unit training as usual. The secondary ones including me were learning how to polish our boots correctly. I think that it's quite boring as we were sitting in the classroom polishing our boots all day long. Although its boring, but the arrangement is quite good to me I think. As we only need to sit down and polish our boots. And not every training we get to do this. Now I've learnt how to polish my boots correctly and make it shinier.

Rachel Kwek 1A1-2

We did the same things as the secondary one. Only that before polishing our boots, the drill com team trained our drills. We are preparing for the next day (30 June 2012, Saturday) competition which is held at Pasir Ris Crest secondary School.We trained our drills very hard and hoping to get into the top 3. The drill team consist of secondary twos and threes. It's my first time participating in this competition. After training around two-three hours of drills, we prepared our full uniform for tomorrow's competition. We checked each others uniform ensure that the badges were place correctly at the correct place. And we ensure that the uniform is in a tip top condition. We helped each other to adjust the badges if its not properly placed. After checking our uniform, we polish our boots.We wanted our boots to be very shiny. We polished our boots as shiny as possible. Even the CIs polish their boots together with us. Its quite like a bonding time to me. After polishing our boots, its debrief.

Jaslyn Toh 2E1-1

Monday, June 18, 2012 ; 5:12 PM

Determination Above All;

NPCC Annual Camp 2012

I think that the camp for me is a bit stressful and tired because i have to take care of the sec 1's ,but the camp is also fun as it have games. The wet activities was the best part of the camp. We get to play water bomb and one more game that requires poncho. The objective of it was to bond with teammates and communicate. During the camp, we are suppose to take care of our flag. Every group have a flag. And the secondary 2 group leaders is suppose to design a flag and that represents their group. And my group name was Venus. For me, my group flag was like a cadet/friend to me. Everybody in my group must take care of the flag and protect it to prevent CL's and sirs/ma'am from snatching our flag away. Although my group's flag was stolen many times, and even got torn, but i learnt to appreciate everyone beside me more. As the flag is like a friend to me. My group, Venus, was very quiet but a few was noisy. As each group mostly is sec 1's and the group only have at most 2 secondary 2 cadets. So, we have a hard time communicating. But we manage to bond with each other. During dinner time, some members from my group helped me cook the noodles.
Another best part of the camp was the campfire. That is the time where we can really bond together. Each group is suppose to come out with a group cheer. And after our group cheer, the other groups cheer for us ! We even have dragon boating together together as a unit ! I really enjoyed it.
At the end of camp i learn to be more responsible, learn how to work with other people.

Neo Hak Meng 2A1-1

This annual camp is fun. And this is the first time I'm experiencing how is it like in a NPCC camp. I learnt to communicate with my group

members. We also have teamwork. Although there were tough times, but we as a group endured. This makes our bonding stronger. Out of all, I enjoyed the dragon boating the most , because we learnt how to have teamwork. Such as rowing the boat together as a team. Without everybody's effort, the boat won't have moved. I enjoyed the campfire, because we sing as a squad and play as a squad. I hope every year's camp will be very fun.

Celine Koh 1T1-1

I like the camp a lot. And this is the first time I'm experiencing how NPCC camp looks like. I got to know more friends, CLs and CIs . They are really friendly. Although sometimes there are ups and downs during the camp. But I persevered through, together as a group. I enjoyed the Campfire alot because it was really fun and I enjoyed it. And we have the Confidence night walk even though it is not scary. I learnt to be more initiative by volunteering to answer question asked.

Stefanie Tan 1E1-1

Saturday, June 16, 2012 ; 9:16 PM

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NPCC DAY , 25 MAY 2012 @ SERANGOON GARDEN SECONDARY SCHOOL

OUR SGS NPCC FAMILY !

For NPCC Day on 25 May 2012, I was chosen to be the parade commander. At first, I was very nervous and was not confident enough to take up this role as a parade commander. During the first training for the parade, I did a really bad job. And the commands given were not clear and sharp enough and I need to improve them. At that point of time, I felt like giving up. But my squadmates and teachers encourage me not to give up and to persevere on . So, I started practicing on my commands. My squadmates and I went down to NPCC room everyday to practice on shouting the commands. My squadmates taught me some techniques to pronounce the commands and to memorise them. At the same time, I felt really happy that my squadmates did not give up on me and I do not wish to let them down too. Soon, the day arrived. It was 25 May 2012, when our school, Serangoon Garden Secondary School, commemorate NPCC Day. All in my mind was to do our best today as we had trained really hard for this day. During our march-past, the school applause for us. At this moment, I felt really proud being a NPCC cadet. Everyone praised me that i had done a great job at giving the commands too! From this parade, I had learnt alot.

Do not give up easily, persevere on, and you will succeed .

Kaviarasan 3A1-1

Monday, November 28, 2011 ; 5:18 PM

Determination Above All;

Cadet Leader cum Training Camp 2011

For the Cadet Leader cum Training Camp was both fun and tiring. The fun part was the games we played. One of the game is the ' invisible mirror ' game. For this game, we had to hold our friends hands and go over the rope. Through this game, i learn to have teamwork and perseverance because we had to cross over the rope without giving up. And we also went for a nightwalk around the school. The nightwalk, we had to overcome our fear of darkness. The nightwalk was both fun and tiring because we need to find clues in the darkness and had to go through a maze. Through this nightwalk, i leaned that i had to trust my squadmates no matter what happens. The best part of the camp is the campfire! We all gone hyper and had lots of fun singing. We also had drills and muster parade during the camp as it was also part of ' training camp ' . The last game we played as a unit during the camp was ' water bomb ' ! We had to use the poncho and catch the water bomb. And also we had to answer questions about npcc, if we get it wrong we would get wet. It was indeed an enjoyable camp !

Neo Hak Meng 1A1-1

On the first day of the camp, was quite fun. We learnt different kind of knots and also played some team bonding games. On the second day. we learnt some of the campfire cheers and songs. After that we had our promotion test. After the test, we continue to play games. Through these games, we all learnt that we must have teamwork, team spirit and perseverance. The last day of our camp, our cadet leader to-be, the sec2s, took over the muster parade and i think that they did a good job. After the parade, we had water activities. One of the games is answering questions of the knowledge of npcc. And the other game was passing bags of water bombs to the other team. Our group need to have teamwork in order to catch the bags of water bomb. At last, we had our area cleaning. And i really enjoyed this camp and learn alot of new things too!

Alicia Siew 1A1-2

Monday, November 14, 2011 ; 2:16 PM

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From:
Cadet Inspector Gordon Ng

Thursday, November 10, 2011 ; 5:20 PM

Determination Above All;

On Friday, 4 nov 2011, we had NPCC training. On this training, we were supposed to report at 1.40pm in our full uniform. We were asked to wear our NPCC uniform because we will be having muster parade in the parade square. But unfortunately, due to the weather, we had to change the venue to the indoor sports hall. The parade was to give out some badges and certificates to the cadets from sec1s to sec3s. Our teacher officer, Mr Vijey, gave out the badges respectively from the sec1s to sec3s. Linah Wong and Cassidy Lim from sec1 represented the sec1 squad to collect the police knowledge and total defence(bronze) badges. Then followed by the sec2s and sec3s to collect their badges and certificates. After the parade, we were given break time to give out the badges to everyone and to hydrate ourselves. WeiEn sir and LiXuan ma'am came and taught the sec1s to fall out and fall in. After teaching and demostrating to us how to do it, each of the sec1s were given a chance to fall out and fall in. We were asked to change to our pt kit after that for our campcraft activites. We were split into two groups. We learned how to tie knots. But the campcraft session only lasted for 30 minutes as we also had sing-a-long session. The session was etremely fun. We sang alot of songs like 'purple light'. It was an enjoyable training that day!

Jaslyn Toh 1E1-3

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 ; 7:43 PM

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SGS NPCC @LITTLE INDIA

Little India is a second home to many of us Indians residing here in Singapore. It is after all the closest thing to our motherland, India. Personally, Little India is one of the very few places in Singapore that I thought I knew very well. I have been going to Little India since I was very young, whether on the pretext of buying our marketing, to eating good Indian food to buying intricate jewellery and saris. However, much to my surprise, there were more to Little India than I originally thought of.Overall, I was very satisfied with the experience of the trials, I was very amazed with the abundant knowledge I had learnt and was thrilled to know that Little India was more than just shopping paradise for us Indians, but instead it is a small part of Singapore with great historical background and monuments still around.

Ranjitha 2A1-2

A trip to little india was amazing as it was my first time going there. The variety of food look weird and smell weird but feedback from my seniors says it taste great .First, we went to the a stall that sell pastries and sugar snacks. After purchasing snacks we move on toward the famous traditional henna shop . After that we headed across the road, i was surprised to see a chinese stall at little india because i thought little india had only indian stalls . We also walked to the hawker centre to get some drinks and my senior,jian rong sir, bought a large plate of food and gobble it down . We also went upstairs of the hawker centre and there sell many indian traditional costumes and also a wet market which sell a variety of grocery and meat. Soon, it was time for us to meet back at the meeting point ,athough the trip was tried but learn some new culture and experience .

Cassidy Lim 1A1-2

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 ; 10:13 PM

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SOME OF OUR SEC2s CADETS INVOLVING IN RACIAL HARMONY DAY 2011 !

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 ; 8:14 PM

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Visitors From Beijing !

On the July, 15th , Beijing twinning programme students went to our school for a visit and also to have a quick look at our co-curricular activities in our school the Uniform Groups . I felt very excited and anxious . My friends and I accompanied them and also to assist them when they needed helped . I had also watch the performance by them and it was spectacular ! We get to gain relationships with them too . They are friendly and nice people .

We also took pictures with them as memories to be remembered . We get along well with them too ! It was a great experience for me . I would like to share these great experience of mine with my families and friends . It was awesome !

Nur Farhanah Bte Abdul Jalil , 1A1-2

Last Friday , Mrs Chea appointed Kalaivani , my squadmate and I to welcome the Beijing visitors . Kalaivani and I was extremely excited . We are waiting anxiously for their arrival . We also discussed how to welcome the Beijing visitors . We finally decided to use Mr Peh's balloons to welcome them . When the Beijing visitors had arrived , i find that they were very friendly . We also shared with them our culture and history and they also told us alot about their culture . We also shared with them our experiences in Beijing , China and they too , shared with us how they felt about Singapore . They find that Singapore is a very clean and green country with many places of attractions . We had a very joyful conversation , but soon , they had to go to other events .

Bryan Chua , 2E1-2

Last Friday , students from Beijing came to visit us at our school . As I am involved in both the stomp team and drills squad , I had to rushed changing to my full-uniform . After performing in the stomp team , my two squadmates , Agnes and Kavi and I quickly rushed and changed into our full-uniform getting ready to performed for the student from Beijing . We had quite some time before they arrived so our CIs train us on our drills first .

After a few rounds of training , the first group of student from Beijing came . They are dressed in the Chinese traditional costumes and they really looked very pretty . Our teacher officer , Mr Peh , quickly settle them down and we were in position ready to march in . I think that we performed well because we were familiar with the commands that the commanders is shouting . After the loud applause given by them , we were given the command open dressing and Mr Peh told them that they could go down and take pictures with us . We all felt like superstars at that moment as they all gathered around us to take pictures .

After all the photo taking , they proceed on to their next activity where they learn how to tie things by using twine . Then we had a break time , after the break , there will be a second group of Beijing students coming . Soon , the second group of students came and we were getting ready to march in . For the second time we were performing , there was a little mistake make , but we all did our best . Same thing , we open dressing and they came and took pictures with us . I saw some familiar faces too as we had also visited their school . I am really glad to see them here in singpore and performing for them ! Hope they would enjoy the activity planned by our school .

Pauline Koh , 2E1-2

Saturday, June 11, 2011 ; 7:11 PM

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NPCC training activities during june holiday 2011.

date : 4th june 2o11 ( saturday )
activity : city of sharing CIP
time : 8.15am-4.00pm
venue : serangoon cc
participants : selected sec3s and sec2s
attire : pt kit

date : 6th, 7th june 2011 (monday , tuesday)
activity : LMSC course
time : 8.30am-6pm
venue : Anderson Secondary
participants : sec3s
attire : full-u

date : 11th june 2011 (saturday)
activity : unit training
time : 8am-12pm
venue : school
participants : sec1s, 2s, 3s
attire : pt kit , bring full-u

date : 13th june 2011 (monday)
activity : SANA course
time : 8am-5.30pm
venue : SANA headquarters.
2 senkang square #05-01 senkang community club (s)545025
participants : all sec2s
attire : pt kit

date : 14th june 2011 (tuesday)
activity : drill competition training
time : not confirm
venue : school
participants : sec2s and sec3s
attire : not confirm

date : 15th june 2011 (wednesday)
activity : unit training
time :8am-12pm
venue : school
participants : sec2s and sec3s
attire : pt kit , bring full-u

date : 15th june 2011 (wednesday)
activity : road safety park training
time : 8am-12pm
venue : road safety community park, east coast park
participants : sec1s
attire : pt kit

date : 16th june 2011 (thursday)
activity : drill competition training
time : not confirm
venue : school
participants : sec2s and 3s
attire : not confirm

date : 17th june 2011 (friday)
activity : unit training
time : 8am-12pm
venue : school
participants : sec1s, 2s, 3s
attire : pt kit , bring full-u

date : 18th june 2011 (saturday)
activity : drill competition training
time : not confirm
venue : school
participants : sec2s and 3s
attire : not confirm

date : 20th june 2011 (monday)
activity : unit training
time : 8am-12pm
venue : school
participants : sec1s, 2s, 3s
attire : pt kit , bring full-u

date : 23th june 2011 (thursday)
activity : civil defence course
time : 8am-5.30pm
venue : CD 3rd division 533 yishun industrial park
participants : all sec2s
attire : pt kit

date : 24th, 25th, 26th june 2011 (friday, saturday, sunday)
activity : ATC/STC
time : 24th june 1.30pm - 26th june 3pm
venue : pulau ubin
participants : all sec2s and sec3s
attire : refer to campkit list

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 ; 5:25 PM

Determination Above All;

SEC4s Pass Out Parade.

Last training is our sec4s POP(Pass Out Parade). On that day, we, the sec1s cadets have learnt how to march in an orderly manner. After marching, we fall-in properly and not to fidget. We are asked to stand properly and if we were not feeling well, we would just squad down and informed the mdms or sirs. The CIs are vert caring, as they will come and asked us whether were we feeling well. After standing for quite a while, we marched back to the shelter and watched the sec4s march pass. They march very neatly. Soon, they shouted 1,2,3 ! And they threw their beret, that was their happiest moment. They hugged each other and some even cried. As NPCC to them is like their second home. Filled with laughter and sadness, making true and loyal friends. They had many wonderful memories in NPCC. We the sec1s will missed them even they had graduated.

Linah Wong 1A1-2

On the 15th April 2011, its the last training for the sec4s. They have their POP (Pass Out Parade) on that day. It is quite sad as it is their very last training. We would not be able to see them in any training anymore. On that POP, we went to the shelter beside the parade square to fall-in to get ready for the POP. We all marched in so as the sec4s. We did all the commands that the sirs and mdms gave. We took the NPCC pledge after that. The CIs checked every sec4s cadet attire and they had to do push up. After that, the sirs and mdms gave out the certificates to the sec4s cadet who had contributed so much into the unit. The sec1, 2, and 3s cadets marched out of the parade square and watched the sec4s marched. They threw their beret towards the sky. We fall-in at the shelter beside the parade square for dismissal, while the sec4s were taking photographs.

Jaslyn Toh 1E1-3

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 ; 4:17 PM

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NPCC ANNUAL PARADE

During the NPAP one month training, some of my squadmates and i went to HTA (Home Team Academy ) for NPAP training. I was so excited for the training as i am going to learn new drills and i was choosen to be in the flag party contigent. I am in the GUFP contigent, also known as the Gold Unit Flag Party. It was so awesome being in the GUFP contigent as i mada many many new friends. The time travelling with my squadmats to HTA was more awesome and the seven of us seems to be so close after this training. My squadmates who went to the training are kirby, pauline, carson, agnes, weisheng and nisha. It has been a bonding session for us ! NPAP was a memorable experience. I hope i can get to go there again. We even get to bond with area 6 people as we travel there with them to HTA. Hopefully we will all keep in contact with each other. This is one good and memorable experience that i will neber forget. When i step out into the parade square holding the school flag, i was so proud that my school, Serangoon Garden Sec, had won 5 consecutive years gold award. We were also awarded with a silver drill cane. It was so beautiful. I am so proud of SGS NPCC ! Thanks to our seniors for contributing so much to NPCC to maintain the 5 years gold. The actual parade went well. After the parade, all of us was busy taking photo with each other to keep it as memories. This will forever be etched in my heart ! All our effort paid off after the tough trainings ! I AM GOING TO MISS NPAP ALOT !!!

Matilda Ong 2E1-1

During the NPAP one month training, some of my squadmates and I were chosen to participate in NPAP. I still remember, the first day of training, i felt very excited as it was my first time participating in a parade. I was the only boy representing my school in the GOH (Guard of Honour) boys contigent. I didnt know anyone from the contigent. But after some trainings, i manage to make some friends with boys from other schools. We practised our drills with the contigent commander. Soon after some trainings, we included rifles in our drills. At first, i had some difficulty in carrying the rifle but under the teaching from my contigent commander, i manage to do the rifle drills. Soon, the actual parade came. I felt nervous but excited at the same time. When my contigent marched in, i heard applauses from the crowd. At that moment, i knew that the tough trainings were all worth it. After the parade, my contigent parted. Finally, all ended well.

Carson Tham 2E1-2

Participating in the parade was fun. exciting and tiring. When my first visit to Home Team Academy, i was afraid. Afraid that the mdms and sirs would scold me, if i do the wrong drills or accidentally drop the rifle. On the first day, it started to rain so we did not do much. On the second day onwards, we had tough trainings. Even though i'm in the reserve, i still had fun. Thinking in a positive way, i did not really need to remember all the drills. I made some friends from TangLin Secondary School, they were very friendly. I still can remember them. We still contact each other even though we are far, but our friendship is really near. I'm so proud to be in the Guard Of Honour contigent and proud that my Vice Principal, Mr Aziz, representing our school getting a plauge and a silver drills cane for having 5 years Gold. My squadmates and i will try all our best to get Gold for the next year.

Nisha 2A1-1

Thursday, February 3, 2011 ; 4:03 PM

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On the 14 January was the first try out for the Sec ones . We got to know moew about our Cadet Inspector . Our CIs are very friendly and approachable . On the first training we learnt what is fall in and how fall in is to be done . We learnt to stand the proper way and the cheers before we seat . We played a few games to know more about each other and last but not least we sang songs :D This week training which is on the 21th of January , we learnt to do drills . Our seniors taught us how to tie knots , after all of tying knots , we gather at the ISH . As our seniors plan to play game , which is the Police and Thieves game . After playing the games we fall in as our teacher giving announcement . Then we were all being release and back to home sweet home . I had a great day , im also confirm to take NP as my CCA .

Nur Sara 1A3

Monday, January 10, 2011 ; 8:53 PM

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On Saturday ,8th of January, NPCC and other CCA’s had their open house for the secondary 1 orientation, this year is the second time I am involve in the sec 1 orientation, but this year I had a different role, I am in the drill group, with some of my senior and junior in it . I feel happy although it is a tiring day but we still did our best in our marching and was quite contented with the result we got. Next year is the last year I am going to take part in the sec 1 orientation so I am going to cherish it next year.

Weien

On the 8 january, saturday, we had our secondary 1 cca orientation. This is the first year i am taking part in this orientation. Last year i was looking at how my seniors did the drills, and this year it was me inside the drill group doing drills for the sec1s. At first i felt very excited, but after a few classes it was quite tired. But it soon ended, and we all felt very happy. After the cca orientation, i was choosen to go for the special parade. I was very amazed by how they march out, it was very well done. And we also saw weijing mdm at the parade. After the parade, dinner was provided. We had our dinner and waited at the grand stand for the bus to bring us back to school. I enjoy both the orientation and the special parade alot !

Pauline

; 8:35 PM

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On 8 Jan 2011, I was choosen to go for the special parade which was right after the cca open house, at first I was feeling tired due to the open house and do not really had any mood for the special parade but after i went for it, it proof me wrong the parade was awesome with npcc and ncdcc combine together, I even saw wei jing mdm inside the goh contigent. After the march past we went for dinner buffet which was provide. The dinner was not really that good as the parade is, it taste like coffee shop standard food rather than buffet. After dinner we went back to the grand stand and waited for the bus for almost 30mins and above but I already knew that we are going to wait for so long because last time when i was in npap it also took almost the same time.

Leeroy

Sunday, November 7, 2010 ; 4:24 PM

Determination Above All;

It was on 3rd September 2010 that my group members and I received the 1st runner up trophy in recognition of our hard work over the past few months. We had all put in our best efforts for this project. Throughout this period of time, we were able to bond together more closely as we had gone through thick and thin together as a group. On top of that, not only did I learn about the various information related to our project, I have also leant about how important our care and support for each of the group members is. Although we did not win the 1st prize, but we certainly did won the most valuable things which are, care and support within people that we trust, and also valuable life experience.

CPL Vivian

Saturday, October 23, 2010 ; 8:11 PM

Determination Above All;

On 22nd of October, we had the UG BBQ , Games day. We all fall in outside NP room at about 2.40 – 2.45 pm. We were given instructions and briefing. Then all of us sat in twos in Indoor Sports Hall, chatting and laughing while some of them are preparing for the campfire. The seniors like Li Shan lead us to do cheers while playing. We play the ‘BOMB’ game while playing and it goes “ NP bomb NP bomb , NP bomb to NCC ” because it was rather sudden so NCC was quite shock and didn’t bomb back. So, they lose, we cheered like crazy people. Then, the seniors pass down papers to let us write our name if we want to play the games. There are two games, one is the Captain’s Ball game and the other one is the Obstacle.
The emcees came and say some things and ended with a ‘let the first section(games) begin.’. Then the teacher in-charge decided which UG play with which UG. After that we all proceeded to the top level of Indoor Sports hall. The first game for NPCC is with GG and NPCC won! GO NP! Then the next game is against NCC. But this time round, NP lost. All of us was quite disappointed but we know the players gave their best and we are proud of them. The third match is against BB and we lost again. The Fourth match is against GG again. We won. The players was VERY tired, tired until one of the players collapsed. Then, we went down for the second game, Obstacle. Teams have to be blindfolded with one commander to ask them to walk the correct direction etc. also known as the ‘guiders’. I was one of the ones who are blindfolded. It doesn’t feel good to not be able to see anything.

Next, we were given time to discuss about the campfire performance. Just then we are lack of performance and we need to change our plan. We are to choose one teacher and act as that teacher. After discussing and planning, we went to eat, its more like buffet than BBQ. We all took the food and sat down on the floor at the Indoor Sports Hall and ate. Accompanied with the delicious meal, there was songs, one of the songs was Apologies. Almost everyone sang and ‘danced’ along with the songs.

Then, after that we went for the Campfire, the thing we have been waiting for. The Campfire was lit up. And then, the emcees did cheers with us. And the performance began. The first UG to perform was NCC, they did a skit. It was HILARIOUS! Everyone was continuously laughing. And then, The second group is up, they are. NPCC! We were very nervous but we still went up to perform. First was Hong Kai acting as the principal. Then follow by Ivan acting as Mdm Teresa and so on. Everyone was very happy to see our performance. That made me very happy. After the acting performance, the sec 3s decided to do the commercial on Gatsby. The girls stand on the front and did the first part and then they squat down, the guys squatting at the back stand and do the part 2. It was gay-ish? But it managed to make all of them laughed! After that was performance by other UGs. And after the performances, the VP made a speech and then gave out prizes, first was for the Captain’s ball, NPCC came in third! And follow by Obstacle, NPCC first team got 1st! Im VERY happy! Then for the performance, NPCC got 1st again! For this three items, NPCC got two 1st! That was pretty impressive! GO NPCC! After that, we went for area cleaning. Then, NPCC fall-in outside NPCC room, the seniors talked, and then we went for a group photo at the Indoor Sports Hall. The CIs were ‘fighting’ over who took the nicest pictures that it took a long time. But we still have fun while take pictures. After that, went back to outside NP room for debrief. And then we went home.

It was a great time and I would love to have it once more!

Private - Agnes

Monday, August 16, 2010 ; 9:40 PM

Determination Above All;

On the 21of July, NPCC secondary 1 went out to the K9 dog Unit. We took about 30mintues to reach there. Everyone of us were excited. We were brought to a room where school of area6 were given a short instruction about the Dog Unit, But only some school were there that day.

After the introduction, we were brought to a place where dogs bathe or eat there. We could even touch the dogs and take pictures with them. Those who were afraid of dogs stayed away fron them quite a distance. The dogs were huge and seemed to be fierce, But they were calm. We were then entering a secured area which kept the dogs. We passed by every cages and most of the dogs were barking at us. But they were cute. Some of them comment that the dogs are very smelly and wondering how the trainers there survive.

Soon after, we returned back to our school and saw Vivian. She was so frustated because during the bus journey, We were very noisy! We have to change back to our school uniform and went home!

I hope that we could visit there again as It was fun!

Private - Wei Sheng

; 9:25 PM

Determination Above All;

NATIONAL DAY PARADE IN SCHOOL 2010

It was my first time taking part in the school's yearly NDP parade segment as the past 2 years i was performing on the stage in the hall.

Even though the feeling was about the same, I felt extremely nervous yet excited when the drum rolled "row.row.row.check. row.row.row.check".

The parade was taken charge by the NCC and parade commander was 3SGT Marcus , both Parade Commander and 2nd parade commander was cool as they were holding the sword. It is really an honour. Efforts paid off after only 2 rehearsals! It seems that the parade ended so fast. but we stood there for about 20 minutes. I hope I can join the National's NDP!

NATIONAL DAY DINNER, NATIONAL DAY OBSERVANCE CEREMONY

Rehearsals were just 2 short ones. but we did great :) I volunteered to be the state flag party as it can be quite memorable. I was really very nervous that night as it was not easy to slow march in less than one minute( Principal Instruction) . But we did it. I enjoyed the day very much as I got a chance to interact with the other Uniformed Groups members. The guest of honour was Mrs Lim Hwee Hua.

In conclusion, I would like to thank the NCC officers for training us for both school's and Serangoon CC NDP parades. I would also like to take the chance to thank everyone who have taken part in the parade... EFFORTS ARE FINALLY PAID OFF AS WE PERFORMED WELL. Hip Hip Hurray!

LIVE OUR DREAMS, FLY OUR FLAG!

CPL Valarie Yeo

Monday, May 10, 2010 ; 2:19 PM

Determination Above All;

On last training, 16 April 2010, the sec 3s and 4s went out for the PYA and it was fun. We met alot of people and had an interesting time with them. I still couldn't get used in doing the admin stuff, but luckily, I have the help of the admin members. Hope that as more trainings are carried out, we will do a better jod.

CPL
Jacylin

Monday, April 19, 2010 ; 5:49 PM

Determination Above All;

Last week's training was a fun training and also the sec 4 were stepping down. We had our promotion test and i think we all did well for it. Some of our squadmate also teached the sec 1 8 basic knots and we learn round and shear lashing. We had our pt too. After that we had our debrief.

LCP Ronnie.

We fall-in outside np room. Only about six people were there. After all our attendance taking, we tell Ma'am that there will be 2 more people joining us.. Then she ask for 1 volunteer.. No 1 volunteered, so I volunteered.. I have to march them from the tar road to the basketball court there. Then I give them the command and march them there. We revised for our promotion test. After Liu Zhe came, we did our test. Our heart was like beating fast. We keep telling ourself relax. In the end, all did it. Then after we had finish our test, Thomas came. Then we went to changed. We were given 5 minute. The time was up!! And yet, some of the guys have not came out.. After time up, the guys came. Then Ma'am said go change to mufti.. We rush! Then exactly it was in time.. Pheww.. Then we went to change to our pt kit.. All rush one another.. Then it was lashing!! :) Then Ma'am ask Ryan and me teach our squadmates. We teach, but some need to teach slowly. I learn that we have to be patience in teaching people. After that we had PT!!Gordon Sir ask for 2 pti, I wanted to be but I give the chance to my squadmate.. Briefing, then home sweet home!

LCP Faizah

Last friday, sec 2 have a promotion test. We starting have to train drills and command. Nadzirah mdm also take notes and point for our command and drills. Once i remember is that we had to run to the very far end and shout out the command, and make sure that my squad at the other end heard the command and excecute it. After that, we went to changes and we had changing parade. Later on, we had our campcraft test. We had to test on our tying skill. Such as, round lashing and many more. When tying, a few of us are ask to teach the sec 1 the eight knot. Then, we had our pt. Ronnie and I voluteer to conduct the pt. Soon, the sec 3 came back and conduct the remaining pt. Then we had debrief and go home.

LCP Lixuan

Thursday, February 25, 2010 ; 9:30 PM

Determination Above All;

Wedesday 17 feb 2010, We had a unit training as well as campcraft training for the campcraft member. First thing first, the campcraft member got a campcraft training as our competition is near-by. After going first rounds, the non-campcraft training member came and watch us performed. After the second round, we went for 'louhei'! Got alot of ingredients plus salmon!!! Very special. But to me not really nice. After the 'louhei', We have to put back our campcraft things into the np room, so we when to put back the campcraft things nicely. Then we had a defrief. After the defrief, it time to go home.

LCP Sandra

Friday, February 12, 2010 ; 6:44 PM

Determination Above All;

This friday, I have learned 7 knots which is stopper knot, sheep shank knot, eight knot and many more. I have problems doing sheep shank and bowline, but Gordon sir help me with it. I learned all the knots at a classroom because it rain. That day also we did not have a Master Parade. Miss Seow told us that not every week we have Master Parade. We all gathered at the NPCC Hall when the sec 4's told us about the Amazing Race. We are split into 4 groups. I am in group 3. We need to find clues at the classroom. We all started well in the games, but when Ginna mam take all of our clues we all have nothing but only 1 clue which is torn .We felt bad, we look for clues but our effort is just nothing. We thought if we go back to the classroom where Ginna mam took our clue. We search everywhere but nothing. 2 of the sec 4 give us a chance which is doing a cheer for them and they will give us a clues. We all agree. When we got the clue, its time to go back the NPCC Hall and we are the second to reach there. Group 4 is the winner as they are the fastest group and group 1 is the slowest group. The slowest group have to do four feet. It is to do a banana dance. I have fun and I want to key in more about NPCC.

Private Nisha

Today, the sec 2s will be having the total defence bronze badge. Mr vijey was the ones that gave us the lecture for half an hour . After that we have to take the test for 20 minutes. Its not that hard though. But a lot of thinking to do. After the test we need to head back to NPCC room to do our next activity. Our next activity was amazing race. Gathered at amphitheatre , and Baarath sir separate us into 4 groups . We mix around with the sec 1s , sec 2s and sec 3s. We were given 45 minutes to complete the game , we need to find all 6 npcc pledge , in block E and F. We went up and down. We managed to find 5. But the other one was being taken away from the CL. They are very funny. We also need to do cheers for them. It was very fun and funny. Then it was time’s up. The group that won was Group 4. And the last group have to do fourfeet. They danced Banana dance. It was very funny, Then last and for all , debrief. And Mr Vijey revealed our results. We all passed! We were very relieved and happy. And off-ed home. A fun but also tired day .

LCP Aisyah

Firstly, this was my most fun NPCC training this month. First, we do not have Master Parade. This means we do not need to wear our uniform. We had drills under shelter as it was raining. After that, we all gathered where our senior told us about the game ‘Amazing Race’. We spilt into 4 groups and I was at group 3. My group went to find clues. The moment we went into the class, we found 1 clue. Ginna mdm took our clue and she accidently torn our clue. We do not waste our time and we quickly went to other class to find clues. Despite our effort, we still do not find any clue. We saw Fincent sir and Desmond sir. They wanted us to sing a loud cheer for them. We sing so loud that they give us a clue. We went to gatherer with the other groups. We were second group to reach there. I told my group to shout loud and they did. The wining team was group 4 as they had most of the clues. The losing team was group1 and they needed to do ‘four feet’. Their ‘four feet’ was to do banana dance. Their banana dance was quite funny. Although my group did not win the game but we were the loudest of all team. After this game, I realize that it is difficult to take care of sec1 as they were keeping running here and there. That why I wanted to write about today training.

CPL Weisheng

Saturday, January 30, 2010 ; 8:02 PM

Determination Above All;

Today we had Sec 1 orientation for the sec 1s cca choice. Sec 2s and some sec 3s will be doing the cheers and the rest would do the drills and field cooking. We need a lot of patience and bonding throughout the day. We need to shout as loud as possible to make the atmosphere more enthusiastic. Some of us were tired and has sore throat but we persevere all the way.
We cheer each other up to create a more cheerful situation. Some sec 1s were somehow amazed. We need to bond with our squad mates and our seniors. We have to be more patient. Not being in a sulky mood. But though we were tired, we still want to do the best for NPCC to get more new members. We want the sec 1s to know that NPCC is just not all about drills and stuffs. But a lot of bonding that leads around us.
Despite our hoarse voices we still make it to the end. Songs that cheers us up.
Some may abhor singing but throughout it they still think it’s fun and hilarious.
Water breaks provided us with a mere energy but it still can boost us up.
However, we put a smile on our faces whenever the sec 1s pass by. It may be laughter but in my opinion, at their view they may think that we make a great team. And has a lot of good relationship within us.
Being able to be in this part of event makes us all proud being an NPCC cadet.
Perseverance, patience and bonding are all about us today. And also in the future time and today was a lot of hard work for all of us. And we also enjoyed the day today.

Aisyah

Sunday, January 17, 2010 ; 1:36 PM

Determination Above All;

I was part of promoting npcc through doing cheers. Although it does not sound like much work, trust me, it seriously is. It was a very fun experience i must say. If given an opportunity to choose again between drills, field cooking and doing cheers, the last will still win my vote hands down. The truth is the cheerleaders, including myself, did not start with foot when beginning cheering. The cheers were repetitive for almost every class. The secondary two students that were put below our charge were getting bored and started to complain, even the seniors, including myself, felt restless. Our energy level was decreasing by the minute, all of as were getting tired and already started to fell the strain in our throats. Our energy level was so low that our cadet inspector confronted us. He told us the importance of npcc cheers and also advised the seniors to do the cheers with an added element of fun to it to pump up the adrenaline in everyone. So, when he left, the seniors, including myself, got to work. We brainstormed a little and came up with an idea to fuse together a classic nursery song with an npcc cheers, we also threw in some team bonding games to kill time. Although that doesn’t really sound like a fantastic idea, it was still fine. Everyone ended up having a blast .Generally speaking that was one the best team bonding time I had with since the beginning of the year.

CPL Haslina

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 ; 8:35 PM

Determination Above All;

Today we had Sec 1 CCA Open House for the sec 1s cca choice. Sec 2s and some sec 3s will be doing the cheers and the rest would do the drills and field cooking. We need a lot of patience and bonding throughout the day. We need to shout as loud as possible to make the atmosphere more enthusiastic. Some of us were tired and has sore throat but we persevere all the way.

We cheer each other up to create a more cheerful situation. Some sec 1s were somehow amazed. We need to bond with our squad mates and our seniors. We have to be more patient. Although we were tired, we still want to do the best for NPCC to get more new members. We want the sec 1s to know that NPCC is not just about drills and stuffs. But a lot of bonding that leads around us.
Despite our hoarse voices we still make it till the end. Songs that cheered us up.
Water breaks provided us with a mere energy but it still can boost us up.
However, we put a smile on our faces whenever the sec 1s pass by. It may be a laughter but in my opinion, at their view they may think that we made a great team and have a lot of good relationship within us.

Being able to be in this part of event makes us all proud being a NPCC cadet.
Perseverance, patience and bonding are all about us today.

Private Aisyah

Wednesday, January 6, 2010 ; 2:48 AM

Determination Above All;

Thursday, November 26, 2009 ; 10:14 PM

Determination Above All;

Royal Malaysia Trip Reflection

The trip was very fun and interesting. We went to a lot of places like Malacca central Police Headquarters, Putrajaya Police Headquarters, Marine Base, cadet interaction with the students, Police Museum, Pusat Latihan Polis Kuala Lumpur (PULAPOL), Maktab PDRM (Forensic), Baba Nyonya Heritage, different shopping centres and restaurants.

They brought us to different restaurants with different kind of dishes like Chinese, Baba Nyonya, Indian and others. We had a bumpy and unforgettable boat ride at the Marine Base. The cadets there were very friendly, they showed us around their school. They had a 2-storey library, their field was like a stadium and they showed us where they trained which was a big area to us but to them it was small. We also exchanged phone numbers and email address. I learn that the people from the area will come to the particular school and also based on their results. Malaysia focuses a lot in the religion, where the female police also wear scarf.

It was a lot of fun and experience. I got to know more about our neighbouring country and also to make a lot of new friends from different schools. It was a long 5 days trip that felt very short. As said, time flies. I hope I could get the opportunity to go to other places again!

LCP Hany

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 ; 10:00 PM

Determination Above All;

During the annual camp from 16 to 18 November, I enjoyed it as there were so many activities done. There were games played in school and some activities done out of school. One of the activities that I enjoyed the most is when I go for bowling at Yishun SAFRA. At first we were divided into groups. Then the instructors taught the basic techniques on how to bowl and revise on the bowling etiquettes and rule so as to avoid any injuries that may happen while bowling. After that everyone started to play bowling. The instructors set a competition to everyone, where those who managed to get the highest points win. I never won for the competition but it was fun playing bowling. From the bowling activity, I have learnt the proper way to hold a bowling ball and also the correct way to throw a bowling ball.

Private Nur Aqilah

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I love the bowling section of the annual camp as I love to bowl. I do not know how to bowl properly even if I have my personal ball. After the bowling training, I was enriched with more techniques. The coaches are friendly and warm-hearted. They gave me tips on how to strike and spare. They encouraged us by rewarding us after we get a strike or spare. On the tournament, I did not score well as I was very tired. I was sort of disappointed with myself. I feel happy for my squad mates, seniors and juniors who were the top 4. I LOVE ANNUAL CAMP 2009!!!

LCP Valarie Yeo

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It was a fun camp. I learn that casualty always comes first and even though it’s a leisure camp, you must be discipline at all times. My favourite part was the Semakau walk. It did not look like a place where rubbish is thrown. There are lots of organisms that cannot be found on the mainland. I like the sea-star the most. I learnt that Singapore’s water is very clean and we should use it wisely. In the very next 30 years, Semakau may be fully filled and there are no other islands to dump elsewhere. So we must play our part to reduce, reuse and recycle to minimise waste. It was a great opportunity to explore the island and to learn more about it.

LCP Hany

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Annual Camp was held from 16 Nov to 18 Nov 2009. On the first day, after the Camp Admin, flag raising and camp opening had completed, the first activity was Icebreaking & Team bonding games. Square Catcher and Everybody's Catcher are one of the games that the cadets played. I can see that they were having fun with their groupmates. After lunch, the groups had flag making to display their own identity. I started to see teamwork in them. Then it was time for the selected cadets to head for Semakau Walk. It resulted with very little campers left in school. However, the small group of campers still had fun. They had Recreation after that. Dodgeball is one of the games they had. Since there were very few campers, my squadmates join in the game. Afternoon movie was next. They watched "Monsters VS Aliens" and halfway through for "The Day After Tomorrow". It was time for them to have their wash-up and dinner. After that, they had sing-a-long session and at the same time, the other campers who went for Semakau Walk had reached back to school already. When everyone came together, they went to their respective levels to have their performance preparation. Soon, it was time for debrief and writing of reflection, wash up, supper and lights out.

Day 2 started off with Physical Training and Food Trail for breakfast at Serangoon Gardens. Bowling was next. We went to Yishun Safra for this. This is the activity I enjoyed most in the whole camp. We were taught on how to bowl and the techniques. We also learnt the etiquette for bowling. Rock climbing was after lunch. I managed to climb up higher than what I expected. When we came back to school, it was time to have wash up. After that, we had buffet for dinner and the moment had finally come for performance, where the Sec 1s, Sec 2s and Sec 3s would be performing what they had prepared for the Sec 4s. When everything was over, we carried on with the night activity. The activity is called "Kidnapped". It is a game where a team member is being kidnapped and the other groupmates should go through all stations to find their missing group member. Every station has its own activity to be done, so as to proceed to the next checkpoint. After this, we had a debrief and writing of reflection. The day ended with wash up, supper and lights out.

In the last day of camp, after physical training and breakfast, they had water games. They had a few stations to go through, which will make them get wet and also having fun at the same time. After wash up, bunk out, area cleaning and flag lowering, we had the awards presentation. Congrats to the best male and female campers, and the best group! Then it was camp closing and lastly, home sweet home.

CPL Nurul Afifah Ishak

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This Annual Camp 09 was a fun and exciting camp. It was the first camp that the sec 3 CLs had planned. Although, there are confusion throughout the camp but it was a learning experience for the sec 3s for the coming sec 1 orientation and sec 3 NCO camp. There were many changes in the schedule as I think that it could be done before the camp and not in the camp. The activities that I liked most were the bowling at Yishun Safra and the Rock Climbing also at Yishun Safra. Although the outdoor activites were fun, the indoor activities could have been more fun than the outdoor activities. I personally think that Day 3 was the best as there weren't much changes in the schedule. Although this camp was a fun and exciting camp, but if there was a campfire and the campers could have dry rations, it could look more like a camp. However, I think this camp was for the Sec 4s so if they were happy in the camp, I am delighted. Wish All The Graduating Sec 4s Good Luck On Your Journey And Thank You For Your Contributions To NPCC. All The Best!!! =)

CPL Desmond Toh