All of us were standing outside the boundary, feeling nervous. All of us could hear the cheering from the supporters to bring up our spirits. The one short horn was heard, mean that one minute equipment check. One minute was up and we waited for the one long horn. Upon hearing the long horn blast, my team dashed into the pitch and took all the equipments that each of them were supposed to take. I took the poncho, very difficult to open and I took a lot of time to open two ponchos. After that, I dashed to tie the lashings as I took a lot of time in opening the ponchos. I was impressed that the flagpole and shelter were raised less than 5 minutes. We finished the building of flagpole, shelter and gadget by 10mins30secs, which left a lot of time for us to check mistakes. The time is up and all of us went fall-in outside the boundary. All of us sat outside the boundary and waited for the judges to judge. I was nervous when the judges were judging.
We went to have our lunch, whereby shereen ma’am will be announcing our results. Sad to say that, both girls and boys teams didn't get into finals & all our mood suddenly change. Everyone was very disappointed and couldn’t believe what they had heard. And I think that all of us dreamed to get into finals.
The trainings that we had made us even bonded than ever. We laughed together, cried together, do things together and suffered together. These would not come back again and I would always treasure them. Whatever the results are, we had done our best and never regret in anything we do. And I never regret in joining Campcraft Team ’08.
And also, I would like to thank the officers/inspectors and my captain, Nadzirah.

Campcraft Team '08
Winnie Lau

The Campcraft Girls Team '08 consists of Nadzirah(Captain), Atikah(Vice Captain), Jerry, Siew Chin, Afifah, Nadia, Ginna, Winnie and myself. All were nervous and excited at the same time. Finally, it was our turn to showcase our hardwork. We were all standing behind the boundary and looking at the ground; going through in our minds what to do next. We had been training for this competition for this competition for about 4 months and gone through much together and now it's time to show it. There was a short horn blast indicating the one minute check. Our captain, Nadzirah, checked all our logistics. Soon, another short horn blast sounded indicating the end of the one minute check. We all waited anxiously for the long horn blast and stared at the equipment each of us were supposed to take. The long awaited long horn blast then sounded and we all rushed forward grabbing our equipment and getting to do what we do best: Campcraft. I ran and grabbed five pegs, two 3.5m manila rope, three 5.5m rope and finally, a black nylon rope. I then ran to where my team mate was, Ginna, and proceeded to untie the two 3.5m manila rope. After untying, Ginna had measured 1m and we tied one round lashing each with the two 3.5m rope. After tying, Ginna proceeded to tie the 3 clove hitch with the three 5.5m manila rope. I rushed to take a 1m twine and then tied the W-knot. I slotted the nylon rope into the loop of the W-knot and made the two ends of the nylon rope levelled. We then carried up the flagpole and while I held the pole, I saw the time was only about 4 mins!! The basha was then brought up a few seconds before the flagpole. We were all surprised as we usually took longer than that. I guess competition brought us the best in us. Me, Atikah and Ginna pulled on the ropes and straightened the flagpole. After doing so, I went to help the rest of them in the shelter, Ginna went to help with the gadget and Atikah went to get the flag. Everything was completed in about 10 mins. We were happy as we could have lots of time to check for mistakes and such. There was then a long horn blast signalling the end of the twelve minutes and we all rushed outside the boundary to fall-in. The judges started to walk around. We were asked to sit down by the Lot IC. A judge came and asked about the gadget and another came to ask about the shelter. We were all perspiring by then as it was very hot and we were running about frantically then. All the supporters were cheering for their schools and during the competition, our supporters were even singing our school song. During the judging round, the CIs amused us by asking us to smile while taking our photographs. One of the judges praised us for our hardwork in the precise angles and the straightness of the lined-up pegs. We were all elated and were beaming with joy. After the judging, we collected our ez-link cards and ran towards the exit to join our schoolmates and CIs. We were so confident and thought we could go into the finals but alas, we got in the 24th place. Our moods all changed and tears rolled down our cheeks. Though we didn't get into the finals, we were happy that we had put all our hardwork into this. After 4 months of training, the bonds that we share, the suffering and tears, and the laughter we all went through, it was all worth it in the end. All that we have been through together will be forever etched in our hearts and never to be forgotten.

Campcraft Team '08
Abigail Goh

During our first training till now it was quite difficult for us to build up a tent. I belong to the basha team which is the pegger, my team members and I worked very hard and our CIs guided us long way till now. We persevered throught many training under different kinds of weather.
I still remember first few months training had the most terrible attendance and each of our team members came and tell us they want to quit from campcraft team. Our CIs advised us and told us our attendance is the most important. To be a campcraft team, we need teamwork, communication and fast thinker. They always told us to take care of ourselves and trained till we know our basic knots and lashing.
I still remember in the first few training my pegger skill was super lousy. But as days go by, our skill improve but we never slow down on our training. We continue to train for 4 months to let our skill to became even better than before. Our boy team manage to complete everything during our competition and we hope we will manage to get into the top 10. I must thank the CIs as my team members for getting such a great improvement all the way till competition. We did suffered a lot but all of us had great memories in out hands.Girls team also did a very great job and we help one another if there is absentees.
For today, all of us were confidence in girls team, they did well, but Shereen ma'am told us the result, our heart broken ans everyone mood changes, our team fell through our heart. But our hardship did not go to waste, boy team get into 34th position and girl team get into 25th position, we cheer each another up and had our sharing session at Thomson Plaza.
We the NCOs were really sad and though we didn't cry but our heart really hurts. As I think about it, though we didin't manage to get into top 10, we really hope that 2010, our SGS campcraft team will fight back for the trophy, SGS campcraft team will never give up!

Campcraft team'08
Ming Zhou

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I was standing outside the boundary, feeling nervous. I could hear the cheerings to bring up our spirit. One short horn was heard, indicating the one minute equipment check. One minute was up and we waited for the one long horn. Upon hearing the long horn blast, my team dashed into the pitch and grabbed the equipments that each of them were supposed to take. I took the ball of twines to measure while Siew Chin helped me to cut the twines. The twine was not enough so we were forced to use the penalty twine. I was impressed that the shelter and the flagpole were raised less than 5 minutes! We finished the building of flagpole, shelter and gadget in 10mins30secs, which meant that we have enough time to check mistakes. The time was up and we went to fall-in outside the boundary. We waited for judging time to end and we headed back to school with a feeling of satisfaction.
We went to have our lunch, whereby Shereen ma'am announced our results. Both teams didn't qualify into finals. It was difficult for me to accept the fact because I thought we were excellent! Everyone was very disappointed and they couldn't believe their ears. My dream of getting into finals could not be achieved. It was my last dream before I leave NPCC. I had waited for 2 years just to join the team and win the trophy but I didn't win it.
Whatever it is, we had done our best and we never regret anything we do. The trainings that we had made us even bonded than ever. We suffered together, laughed and cried together, and do things together. These things will never come back and I shall always treasure them. I am starting to miss campcraft training and the team.
4 months' effort for just a 12 minute competition is not that easy. So I hope that two years later, many of you will join to be a part of the team. All you need is to have a lot of perseverance.
I would like to congratulate all participants of the competition. You have all done your best!
Also, I would like to thank everyone that helped in the competition.

To my campcraft team, it is all over now. Don't look back but think of how to win back the trophy again in 2010 because you all still have another chance. I want to wish all of you the best in everything you do.

Campcraft Team'08
Captain Nadzirah

4 months ago, we started to train for our Campcraft competition. We've seen our own team-mates break down, injured or sick. For all this time, we gone through everything together eg. eat, rest and trainings. I as the captain in my team, should be responsible for everything they done. What they done, it might reflect on the team-captain.

4 months later, we entered Home Team Academy to have our Campcraft Competition 2008. All of us were anxious and for me, this was my 2nd time doing this competition. The first time was during 2006. My team-captain was Wee Chuan. But it was expected for me to be anxious too. Soon, we entered the pitch and ready for the battle. While waiting for the short blast to have a 1 minute check, I'm thinking what to do. After 1 minute check, all of us were even more anxious and waited for the long blast to start the competition. We were given 10 minutes to build a gadget, shelter and a flag pole. 'PIII!' The competition started and we do what we should. As for the flag pole, some problems with the rope appeared. I cannot pull the flag high up. I decided to ask them to untie so that i could adjust the rope and pull the flag. But again, I tried. It fail again. Not much time left, I asked them to bring down the flag pole and I immediately pull the flag up. Within 30 seconds, we managed to bring up the flag pole n tied. But the pole was not straight. It will affect the points and we used 3 extra twine and it cost 30 points. We do not have much mood to talk and to think. Soon, we left Home Team Academy with a sad look. 3 minutes later we realised that we did not get back or EZ-LINK card as we handed over to the C.I In-Charge. I'm very disappointed with myself. I cannot blame anyone in the team as the decision was made by me. We do not left with choices but only to wait for the result with miracles.

3 weeks later, which is today, the boys team results were out with the girls team. After we eaten as a whole of Campcraft Team 2008, Shereen ma'am announced the results. The results was not as good as what we think. All of our mood changed immediately. Some of us even cried as we were thinking back. Nadzirah and me as the captain of the team, we were much disappointed than the rest.
In my thinking, I did not lead the team well enough. As all this already shows that we did not get into top 10. The Sec4s in both team were thinking to get a last trophy before we step-down/pass-out. This might be our best thing we ever get through 4 years of NPCC life. But our dream will not appear anymore. We cannot manage get into the finals.

To: Campcraft-Team 2008 members,
for those who are now Secondary 2/Secondary 3 Normal Academic, I really wish that you all may join Campcraft-Team 2010 and get into the finals. Listen instructions given from your captain and vice-captain in 2010. Remember, attendance is also important. I neither regret joining nor having you all as my team-mates and the title of CAMPCRAFT TEAM 2008.

To: Officers/Inspectors,
thanks for giving me a chance to be a team-captain in my team. And thanks for putting hopes in both boys and girls team.

To: Supporters,
thanks for spending your time to support us through out our competition.

To:EVERYONE,
I know we've disappoint you all.
On behalf on both boys and girls team, I would like to apologise for not getting into the finals and made you all disappointed.

I know now is just to late to say anything.
But just to say my word again ...
SORRY.




Campcraft Team'08
Captain Gordon Ng

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The HRC (High Rope Course) was held on 11th March 2008, in the morning at NPCC campsite in Pulau Ubin. The Secondary 4s NCOs were eager to try out the high elements especially the "Flying Fox", which we were told that it is the best of all. Although we have just completed our camp, we still attended the course. We were accompanied by our OC (Officer-In-Charge), Mr Peh. Upon reaching the Changi jetty, we saw some other schools from Area 6, that had already arrived. All of us took a ride on the bumboat to reach our destination, the Pulau Ubin. It is going to be my last time going to that island together with my squadmates. So, to make this last event as memorable as possible, we rode on bicycle to our campsite. Cycling together was so much fun than ever! However, there were vehicles along the road which forced most of us to stop to allow them pass through. Unfortunately, on one occasion, I fell off my bicycle and hurt myself. In order to prevent from being the last few, I stood up quickly and continued cycling.
Finally, we reached the campsite and we settled down to join in the briefing. After the briefing, we procceeded to our first station, the tunnel. The girls tried the tunnel first while the boys went to the "Flying Fox". Well,about the tunnel, it was very dark inside and we have to find our way out. All of us managed to come out safely. Next, we tried climbing a pole, then we have to jump to grip the handle which was hanging in the air. This sounds easy but to do it, you need to have a lot of confidence and you have to be brave, of course.
At that moment, the weather was threatening and we had to stopped our activities. We headed for lunch and waited for the rain to stop. The girls wanted to try "Flying Fox" after lunch but the weather did not allow us to do so.
In the end, we did not try out. At about 3.15pm, we had to gather again for debrief and dismissal.
We went to Changi Village for our lunch again, where Mr Peh treated us Chicken Rice. Yummy!
Amidst the little disappointment, we still enjoyed the HRC in some ways or another.

SSgt Nadzirah

On the 11th March 2008 we NCOs went to HRC (high rope challenge). Everyone of us couldn't wake up on time as we are just too tired because we had just finish our camp the day before. But we were still very excited and our mood was high. We laught and have fun as we are on our way to changi jetty. When we reach there, we took the bum boat to Pulau Ubin, after we reached, we decided to rent bicycle and cycle to the campsite. It was real fun cycling in Pulau Ubin, as we choose our bicycle, we found out that Bivithara and Jian Wei can't ride a bike. Than I decided to help Bivithara by giving her a ride. At first, I couldn't even balance the bicycleas it was too heavy for me. Then as we paddle faster, it began to stable. But this causes Bivithara to be scare as I paddle too fast. But it was still fun as the enviroment there are so natural.

When we reach the campsite, we listen to the instruction given by the instrutors there. Then we wear our harnese and helmet and go to the station. Gordon, Yin Khang, Jian Wei, Ki Meng and I went to the flying fox station as it is our first station. We went in twos, Yin Khang was left without person so we have no choice but to go with hougang secondary cadets. The flying fox was the best , it was going really fast. After we played, the wether starts to rain, we were disappointed and our mood change. But we cheered ourselves up by playing some games while waiting for the rain to stop. After the rain stop, we the boys went to play ''underground tunnel'', it was real darkness that we couldn't even see our fingers. In the tunnel, teamwork is very important as we need to get everyone out of the small tunnel. After a long day, we get our bicycle and went back to the jetty. We took a lot picture and this give us a very memorable day.

SGT Ming Zhou

On Friday, 16 February 2008, as usual, we came down to NPCC to have our training. After some activities, one of our seniors told us, the secondary 1 pupils to go up to one of the classroom. We went up to the classroom once the command was given. When we reached there, we saw all our seniors outside the classroom. We obediently fall in and all of us went into the classroom when we were told. All of us find places to sit down and Mr Peh gave us instructions on what we were going to do next. We will be going to the neighbourhoods to give out the flyers and also tell those residence about what they need to do when there is any emergency. After that, we were grouped our group was not the last to set off, we were told to go to block 119. Fortunately , the building is only two stories high. One of our secondary 2 seniors demonstrate the procedure for us. When we finished distributing those flyers, we went back to school as rapidly as we could because we were already late. It was indeed a tring day but it was a great experience of us.

Kai Lin

Today, 1st February, we went to Ang Mo Kio Division for our 0.22 dry pratice shoot. This Was the second trip, but we were still excited. The main purpose of this training was for the preparation of the coming classitication shoot on 5th February, which wan only a few away.
We reached there in less than twenty minutes as it was quite near to our school. We managed to got ourselves six revolvers. We then divide ourselves into three groups and took turns to pratices using the revolver. Group by group, Mr Peh would give instructions and would follow it carefully, as it was a real classfication shoot.
This year, cadets are using the new batch of revolvers. The revolvers looked so brand new that they look like toy guns. There were some differences compared to the old ones. The new revolvers have eight chamber holes compared to the old ones with only six. The other revolvers have thicker bullets than the new ones, so we would be on the advantage on there will be lighter repulsion.
All of us are full of confidence in getting the marksman on we are all well-prepared. After this trip, we have learnt more about the skill of shooting and also recuited some of them.

Susana Tan (3E2)

SERANGOON GARDEN SECONDARY AREA 6
UOPA SILVER (2005)
UOPA GOLD(2OO6)
UOPA GOLD(2007)
UOPA GOLD(2008)
UOPA GOLD(2009)
UOPA GOLD(2010)

OVERALL IN-CHARGE-
MRS ERICA TAY

OTHER TEACHERS-
MR DAVID KWONG
MS RITA WONG
MRS CHEA YI SHAN
MR PEH CHIN KEONG

HONORARY OFFICER-
MR ANDY WONG
SENIOR CADET INSPECTORS-

CADET INSPECTORS-
MR WEI LONG (Ad Hoc)
MR ALVIN (Ad Hoc)
MR ALAN (Ad Hoc)
MS NADZIRAH (Sec4 In-Charge)
MR GORDON NG (Sec3 In-Charge)
MR ANG WEI XIANG (Sec3 In-Charge)
MS TAN WEI JING (Sec2 In-Charge)
MR CHUA WEI CHEN (Sec2 In-Charge)
MS TAY LI SHAN (Sec1 In-charge)