Seniors

Hi,

This is to all sec three seniors.

Some of you might still be suffering from post ROD syndrome.

But i would like to tell you guys that the NCOs cannot do without seniors.

Though sometimes you guys joke and play around, which i can understand fully, you must still understand that there is a time to play and there is a time to be serious and working hard.

And study hard for your exams!

I hope to see a improved batch of seniors when i see you next time.

Thank You,
CI Zhan Liang

NCOs Evaluation

Hi,

This is to all NCOs. I would just like to say afew words.

First of all, it has been a month since you guys took over officially. Some of you have been performing up to standard while many of you have not. There has been afew occassions where some of you have shined while many occassions that neither of you did.

There was the ATC which i believe i havent talked to you guys about. But i do hope that all of you who went remember that specific line i spoke to you about. It is the Victorian Pride that we are talking about. Do the best you can to bring that up.

That brings me to the other point. There are many tasks that i have asked some of you to do. Most of you responded well.

Sakib did an excellent job collecting the NYAA forms.

YiWei did an excellent job organising kayaking.

However, afew tasks i have handed over are still incompleted, such as the badge chart as well as badge lists. This speaks volume about your responsibility.

The upcoming events such as the Unit Camp at end of year would be another great challenge to you guys. And i expect the proposal to be in by the end of september. Once my exams are over i will come after you guys.

Also, do set a good example to your juniors in whatever way possible.

As i take a step down for the month of septmeber, you guys still have yourself to be responsible to.

NIL SINE LABORE,
CI Zhan Liang

To secondary one and two cadets reading,

Be a good cadet. Appreciate what the NCOs are doing for you. Its for the unit. Its for the school.

NIL SINE NCOs,
CI Zhan Liang

2 star Kayaking Forms (VERY IMPORTANT)

For the people taking 2 star kayaking, those who do not have the form, please download it here. Click on the option "courses and activities" to download the file. Print it out, fill it up, get it signed and make sure you bring it by tomorrow (31/8/07). OTHERWISE, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE THE COURSE AND WE WILL NOT BE ORGANISING A 2ND ONE FOR YOU!!!

2 star Kayaking

For the people interested in taking the 2 star course, please note that the dates are not confirmed yet.

As unfortunately, Water Venture (changi) does not have a slot for 2 star in the september holidays. So, we have contacted Water Venture (Pasir Ris). We have been told to call again on Tuesday to find out whether a class can be formed on the following dates. 7 - 9 september.

If we are unable to get a class, the next class available would probably be on the 22, 23 and 30 of september.

2* Kayaking

We are signing up for a 2* Kayaking Course for a few who are interested in participating.

Pre-requirements: 1* Kayaking

The dates chosen are: 7/9/07 (Fri) to 9/9/07 (Sun)

Sec 3s who are interested:
Seow Chun Yong
Pang Yi Wei
Lim Yongwei
Tang Jian Hong Nico
Jervin Seow Chen Hern
Aslam Shah B Iskhandar Shah
Song Wen Yang Jonathan
Yong Walter
Yong Chang Wei Andy

Sec 2s who have taken 1* Kayaking already:
Tan Bing Yu
Juay Wei Xuan
Sylvester Chin Si Wei
Quinn Lum

All are to fill in their individual forms taken from Pang Yi Wei and Edusave Forms (optional) from Seow Chun Yong.

NPCC JOINT SERVICE DAY

This year, NPCC Joint Service Day falls on 15 September 2007 Saturday 10am to 1pm. This is a day when all NPCC cadets don Full Uniform and go out to the Marine Parade neighbourhood to spread Crime Prevention messages to the public. Attendance at this event is compulsory. All NPCC cadets are to don Full Uniform and participate. Should you have other activities on the same morning, you must cancel or postpone all other activities. If any teacher asks you to stay back for any activities, please inform me so that I can ask the teacher to excuse you. All Sec 1 to Sec 3 cadets must participate. If you have problem with your NPCC uniform, you will still have to participate in Full School Uniform.

By Order,

OC Unit

HOLIDAY PLANS FOR CADETS

Dear Cadets,

The Unit will have activities and events till 9 Nov 2007. On 9 Nov 2007, we are involved in a major event involving the Singapore Police Force. Hence, all cadets can only make holiday plans after 9 Nov 2007. Unit Training Camp is likely to be held on the last 2 weeks of December 2007. All cadets are to be back by then from your overseas trips to participate in this compulsory camp.

Parade 24/08/2007

ATC

Those people who have not handed in the consent form for ATC please bring the form tml and hand it in to Mr Chan personally. This is your last chance. If you do not cherish it, you will DIE!!!

People to take note:
Jeremy
Yock Siong
WALTER
Alvin
Abbas
Jonathan Song
Zhi Yang (If you haven't Not sure whether you handed in)
Wai Chong
Nico (If you haven't handed in)
Aslam
SAMUEL

Make sure everyone attend ATC tml, if you are unable to attend, produce an MC.
Or else, your life will be HELL!!!

NYAA Skills: Campcraft

14 August 2007
Hours completed: 1 hour
Participants: Nico, Yi Wei

In preparation for the upcoming ATC, the sec 2s and sec 3s had to learn how to pitch a tent. Today, we taught 6 sec 2s, who attended the training, pegging, at the same time, we revised and practiced that skill.

We practiced on how to make sure that the peg is facing the centre of the tent, however, we did not use a tent, instead, we just marked out a certain point as the centre. This could be done by placing one foot such that it points towards the centre. Then, place the other foot perpendicular to the first foot, before the person can start pegging.

We spent the session practicing how to make sure that the peg faces the centre and how to make sure that the angle between the peg and the ground is around 45 degrees. And also, we trained our speed in pegging.

ATC Attendence

Please take note that attendance for this upcoming ATC is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. Those unable to attend are to produce a MC. Any other invalid reason for not turning up will result in disciplinary actions taken against you.

NYAA Physical Recreation: Kayaking

12 August 2007
Hours completed: 7 hours
Participants: Yi Wei, Yongwei, Jervin, Chun Yong

On 12 August 2007, we (participants) met up at Water Venture Changi at 9.30 am. We rented three kayaks for the day. Our objectives were to practice our 1 star skills and at the same time, boost our water confidence to prepare ourselves for our 2 star course. We also wanted to accompany Chun Yong in his 1 star course.

After getting into our proper attire, we moved the kayaks to the beach, tested our buoyancy vests and before long, we were kayaking in the murky, salty ocean.

We started off by taking turns to capsize and rescue one another. This allowed us to ensure our safety when we kayak later as we would be able to rescue one another in case the kayak capsizes.

Then, we kayaked around the marked area, practicing the various 1 star skills as we paddled, such as sweep stroke, stern rudder, J-stroke, classic draw and how to recover if we were to lose our balance.

We kayaked and practiced the skills for the whole day before returning home.

FYI:
Jervin capsized once, when practicing rescue.
Yongwei capsized twice, once to practice rescue, and once when he was trying a 2 star skill.
Yi Wei capsized 5 times, twice to practice rescue, once to empty kayak and twice when trying to do a 2 star skill.

Orienteering Lesson

Hi,

There will be a session for me to teach you guys orienteering for the upcoming ATC.

It will be this wednesday 1430 in the np room.

It will last roughly about an hour or so.

This will go into your NYAA Silver for skills as well.

Thus, if you do not come, you will be faulted on that.

Thank You,
CI Zhan Liang

Adventure Training Camp 2007

Hi,

All Secondary Three class reps are to meet Mr Chan in front of your assembly area on 14 August, Tuesday immediatly after morning assembly to collect your ATC indemnity forms for your class.

Otherwise, please ensure that you have at least a class representative at that point in time.

Your campers booklet can be obtained here.

Thank You,
CI Zhan Liang

NYAA Campcraft

3 August 2007
Hours completed : 1.5 hours
Participants: Jeremy, Yi Wei, Jervin, Yongwei, Yock Siong, Jun Han, Walter, Jonathan Song, Zhi Yang, Andy, Aslam, Nico, Alvin

Today, we learned the tent guy loop which is required for pitching a tent during the NPCC ATC camp.

Firstly, we practise tying the bowline which was required to tie the twine to the tent sheet.

Then we were taught the tent guy loop by Jun Han and Andy.

We practiced by pairing up, 1 person would hold the twine firmly acting as the tent sheet while the other guy would pretend that his foot is the peg and tie the the tent guy loop around his foot.

The knots requried to tie the tent guy loop are the slip knot, half hitch and the half butterfly.

STEPS: (Might not be exact)
1. After winding the twine around the peg, estimate half of the excess to determine the slip knot position on the twine.
2. Tie a slip knot and put the excess though the slip knot, and wind the twine around the peg
3. Tie a half hitch directly above the slipknot and tie a half butterfly at the end of the excess.

PS. we could not pitch up the tent as we could not find a suitable location.

ATC

The following people please take note:

1) Pang Yi Wei (3A)
2) Jervin Seow (3B)
3) Chin Jun Han (3D)
4) Chiang Yi An (3E)
5) Poh Zhi Yang (3H)

YOU HAVE TO ATTEND ATC, THE CHINESE MOCK EXAM AFTER SCHOOL HAS BEEN POSTPONED SPECIALLY FOR YOU!!! SO DO NOT USE IT AS AN EXCUSE TO SKIP YOUR ATC!!!

MUSTER PARADE ON 3 AUG

THERE WILL BE MUSTER PARADE ON 3 AUG. ALL ARE TO BRING THEIR FULL UNIFORM. ALL ARE TO FALL IN OUTSIDE NPCC ROOM AT 2:15PM SHARP IN FULL UNIFORM. MUSTER PARADE WILL COMMENCE AT 2:50PM SHARP.

Badge Chart & Squad Chart

ALL Sec 3s, please come down to the NPCC room tomorrow to help out in the badge chart and squad chart making after school. Thank you.

Principal Talk on Friday 3 Aug

On Friday, 3 Aug, Principal will be speaking to the Unit after Muster Parade. This will take 30 minutes.