It's over!

Pics of the day:




I'm at back row, 3rd from left. Mr Khaidir is back row, 6th from right. This was taken after our commissioning parade.

I guess C/CPT Fahmy must have felt like it was a torture taking a pic with my 'platoon', syndicate 3, made up of mostly West Zone Teacher Officers. I have had a lot of fun, learnt many new things and made many new friends.

I've found C/CPT Fahmy's blog, but it's somehow by invitation only. If anyone of you knows him well, please get him to drop by at this blog man.

I miss my coursemates already. It's good to know that the NCC fraternity is very big, but closely connected. We've also attended a seminar on what's in store for NCC in the future, so let me assure you that if you are a NCC cadet,

You are in for a jolly good ride!

And if you are a primary school student (or even a secondary school student thinking of a new CCA), NCC is one of the best CCAs offering you adventure, fun, leadership, discipline, sports and a whole lot more!

LULDCCA. Now it's stuck in my head. Test me next time. =)

Challenge Quest

Congratulations to
Asyraf, Zi Zhao, Wafir, Hazwan for performing well in the annual challenge quest.

In the obstacle course, they were first in their detail, but unfortunately their timing was not good enough for a medal placing overall. I saw how they fought on especially when they were so tired. They cheered one another and perservered. That is the spirit we want in us. I'm sure they will share with you their experience.

Good job Regent NCC! Even though you did not win a medal, other schools noticed you, and as the teacher officer there, I was extremely proud of you guys when people asked who were those people.

Part B IMT

PART B SHOOTING IMT CLASSIFICATION FOR 2008

Thurs 18 Sept 08
Time 1300-1700 (Probably reach Regent close to 6pm)
Venue: IMT NEE SOON

Spread the word.
Please note that there will NOT be an alternative shoot-date for absentees.

Need 2 cadet specialists to accompany the Part B. Part Cs please volunteer your names to CSM.

Usual stuff:
Do not bring camera phones. You will leave your valuables in school.

Mr Khaidir will be accompanying you guys, and he will be distributing the consent forms and permission slips (for early release on Thursday). Do not hold up the whole group. Detailing is done on a first come first served basis. Go early, finish early, go back early. Simple as that.

Part A trainfire package

Thursday 11 SEP 08
Time: 1300hrs
Venue: AMOY QUEE HQ NCC MPH
Activity: TRAINFIRE


Part A cadets,

The time has come for you all to be familiarised with the rifle. I'll be distributing consent forms next week. I'm sure most of you are looking forward to this. =D Spread the word!

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.