Dear potential Founders' Men
As the date for the Founders Evaluation is drawing nearer, please go and read through the following content/subjects in preparation for your evaluation test.
Test Questions
1. Target
a. Multiple choice questions (MCQs) will be set based on the contents published in Pages 7 to 27 of the Seniors Programme Handbook for Boys (1st Publication in 2004, 2nd Publication in Feb 2005, 3rd Publication in May 2006 or 4th Publication in Dec 2007), which can be broadly categorised into:
i) BB Object, Motto and Logo
ii) BB History (International & Singapore)
iii) Organisation and Ranks
iv) BB Vesper and Table Grace
v) Uniform
b. Some sample MCQ questions:
i) What are the ranks for BB Officers?
ii) What is the name of the orchid which was named after The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore?
2. Adventure
a. Boys will be mainly tested via practical tests on this award. However, simple situational multiple choice questions may be set to test their knowledge. Boys should be able to do the following:
i) Plot on the topographical map the locations with the given 6-digit or 8-digit map grid references (MGRs) and identify the common legends on the map.
ii) Orientate yourself to the given bearing (in degrees) with a compass and walk to the required destination.
iii) Boys could be given practical or multiple choice questions to identify the compass directions. Boys are expected to know the 16 directions of the compass (e.g. North, Northeast, North-northeast, etc).
iv) Convert map distances to actual distances and vice versa with 1:50,000 or 1:25,000 or 1:10,000 map scales.
v) Demonstrate how to pack a bag for expedition with the given items.
vi) Demonstrate how to pitch a 2-men basha with the given equipment.
vii) Demonstrate the tying of the following knots and state their uses:-
(1) Clove hitch
(2) Reef knot
(3) Figure of eight
(4) Bowline
(5) Round turn and 2 half hitches
viii) Multiple choice questions or oral questions will be tested on the Country Code.
3. Drill
a. Boys will be assessed on the theory and practical contents for this award.
b. Multiple choice questions will be set based on the following contents given in the Drill Manual (Revised Edition in 2007):
i) Teaching formations (page 9)
ii) Definitions (pages 9, 11-12)
iii) 3 parts of a command (page 6)
iv) Rules for paying compliments (pages 60-61)
c. Practical ability in executing correctly the following drill movements:-
i) Attention
ii) At Ease
iii) Stand Easy
iv) Dressing
v) Stationary Turns - right, left, & about turn
vi) Stationary Salute
vii) Marching and Halting
viii) Wheeling Right & Left
ix) Mark Time & Halt
x) Falling Out and Dismissal
xi) Eyes Right & Left on the March
d. Boys may be asked to command the drill squads with respect to the drill movements listed in Part (c).
4. First Aid
a. This award will be assessed through oral examinations and practical demonstrations.
b. What is the ABC of first aid?
c. Demonstrate Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the recovery position.
d. Demonstrate rescue breathing.
5. Christian Education
a. No assessment will be done on this badge for the year of assessment 2008.
6. Community Service
a. No assessment will be done on this badge for the year of assessment 2008.
7. Citizenship
a. Multiple choice questions will be set based on the contents given in the Bronze Award for the Total Defence package from Ministry of Education (downloaded from the BB Officers Online Portal).
8. Life Skills
a. No assessment will be done on this badge for the year of assessment 2008.
9. Leadership Development
a. Prepare a 2-minute speech presentation on your role as a leader in your Company.
b. Submit a prepared written or typed script of your 2-minute speech presentation.
If your have any questions, please do not hesitate to email or sms me.
Serving this Company with you
Mr Bay
