Update

Hi cadets.

Recently, everyone has been busy. Students busy with revision; teachers busy with marking.

I applaud those of you who have been turning for training regularly. The attendance booklet is evidence, as well as my pair of eyes. I am glad that most of you find training fun and refreshing. Rest assured that we are constantly thinking of ways to improve and make trainings more enjoyable (and at the same time fulfilling).

Just some points to note:
You guys know the O level Orals is underway, so don't make noise when you're at the 3rd level area (especially if you're in the vicinity of the NCC room).

I have consultation for O levels SS students this Wednesday 4-6pm. I will try to 'sneak out' if there is not much business. =p

For this Friday, I have been asked to be the Oral examiner at a nearby school, so I wouldn't be at the training at all. Take care!

Lastly, there are some of you Part As who have not been turning for trainings (especially training on Wednesday). Please understand that Physical training is an important part of NCC. For example, how else can you stand in the file and not move for a long time? It takes fitness - both physical and mental. Or when the newly weapons arrive in late sept/oct, how else do you think you can carry them for long periods of time? You can see Part Bs carrying the Jerry Cans; let me tell you they are really heavy. Nobody is pushing you to do 10 pull ups, or 20 standard push ups, or run 5 laps at top speed, all at one go. We train progressively, meaning we take step by step, to make sure we are improving, and not over-exerting ourselves. We then play some games. I was involved too! I was a recruit and I wasn't even sure of the command when I was in the file. =x

Anyway, do tell all your friends to come. It's just a fun afternoon to mingle with your fellow NCC mates and to chit chat and relax, and while relaxing, why not build up your physical strength as well? Think about it. =)

Well that's it. See you guys in school.

For Part C cadets

Event: sell flags
Date: 30 August Saturday
Organisation: Lions Befrienders
Attire: To be confirmed
Choice: Optional (Only for Part C as stated in the email I received)

This is not a HQ NCC event.

Lions Befrienders sent an email to appeal NCC units for volunteers to sell flags. They are appealing for help to raise the $140,000 they need to fund their programmes for the elderly.

This activity will build your character.

This activity is part of our Initiative component and will also educate you guys on the need for compassion towards the elderly as we will all grow old.

Social interaction skills and confidence in speaking and interacting will also be enhanced.

Flag-selling will increase the confidence of each cadet and also place them in situations where they will learn resilence and tact. (Not everyone you approach will donate; do you give up? How should you be speaking when you need favours?)

Flag-selling will give you cip hours, but of course that should be the last reason you are signing up for.

To all Part C cadets,

Go spread the word.
This is purely optional. Don't feel obliged that you must sign up, or the teachers or our school will 'lose face'. Sign up because you think it's a worthy cause, which I can tell you now it is.
Anyone interested, please give me your names by



Wednesday 13th August 2008.

Discipline in the parade.

Some of you might have seen this picture before.




Dogs have been trained.

Well, I wouldn't equate you all to dogs (That is not my intention!), but you all have been well trained by the respective leaders, so you will be standing at your best. No fidgeting, no movement; only wriggling of toes.

Of course, if you really cannot hold it anymore, fall out.

You know where you're supposed to look at. I guess it's natural if you want to look at what's going on, but better make sure your neck doesn't turn!

You guys have been doing a great job. This goes out to all the uniformed groups (not sure if they are reading this) as well.

The parade will be great.