Pic/ SA Bowling Challenge

Those interested, please let me know before proceeding to sign up for the competition.

Please note that this will not be considered as a CCA outing, so consent from your parents is required.

Have you ever wondered....

Hi

It's time for a good long post again.

Boys, take this chance to stop what you are doing, and think about what you will be like 5 years from now. How is it going to be like? Is it going to be another round of education ( i mean JC, Poly, Uni and some of your NS)? Or is there more to it?

I have been thinking alot on intelligence and education, something that is very sensitive in today's society. What is intelligence? Is it merely just paper qualification?

Is intelligence something that is predetermined by your body cells (for the older ones, it's genes)? Does your surroundings play a part as well?

Well, i believe its more than just genes and surroundings. It is about YOURSELF as well. Imagine, you have the best body (the best brain), you have the most conducive environment to study and excel, but you choose not to excel, then whose's fault is it?

So in exams (be it school exams or BB theory papers), it is not just your body's capability, your environment and most importantly, you yourself play an important part as well. Whether you choose to make it a point to revise for your exams, whether you choose to give up in your studies or not, you have a say in it.

To those who are not so smart, don't be discouraged. Hardwork and determination play an important role as well. If you don't understand the topic, ask. Don't be afraid to speak up and ask your friends or your teachers.

But then again, intelligence and education are only half of your training to the job(s) you are going to have in the future. The other half is about how you relate to people, how you handle things. This is also known as the soft skills.

I hope that in the past 10 (nearly) months, you would have gained something from BB. I hope that you would have learned skills that are essential in your lives.

In short, if you want to excel, you have to play a part as well.

Do take time to reflect even though most (if not all) of your should be busy revising for for EOY examinations now.

And yes, let's pray and work hard. We are on track for JM Fraser Gold this year. Thank God.

"Let not what we had built be destroyed in the slightest moment of complacency." Q Y BAY

Mr Bay

Founder's Men Assessment 2009

Wai Heng, Jeremy and Zonghan,

Your Founders' Men Assesment is on 21 Nov. Please keep the whole day free (ie 8am to 6pm).

More details will be released shortly.

Mr Bay

p.s Due to some bicultural programmes, your assessment date will be changed from 21st nov to 31st oct. This means there will be intensive mugging and practices after EOY.

Reminder for Drills Stage 2 Theory Test

Hi Platoon 2 and 3,

This is a reminder that for those who have failed your Drills Stage 2, you will be taking your theory retest this coming parade on Friday (18 September 2009). I will be invigilating the test. Please make sure you have studied properly for it, because there will be NO FURTHER RETEST. If after this test you have still failed overall, you will not be awarded with the Stage 2 white cloth, and will have to retake your Drills 2 syllabus and assessment next year.

Please note that if I find any stupid answers in this test, you will IMMEDIATELY fail. You have been warned. I have been very patient and accepting in the past few tests, but I have come to realise this will not be good for my health in the long run. Those who are persistent in giving me "creative" answers will face "creative" consequences, which are not for the faint-hearted. I will remind all candidates again before commencement of the test.


Instructor Hongyou

NDP 09

Hi Boys

To those who have been anxiously waiting for the NDP results, here it is.

ALL of your (total 7) will be receiving this badge. QM, please proceed to fill up form 32A.

Mr Bay

CHARACTER QUEST

And so it was the life of Ah Beng has ended...

Hahahas to all the Boys who do not know what im talking about, well thats basically the theme for our outdoor segment, playing the life of Ah Beng and helping him strive in society by striking a balance of knowledge, wealth, health, relationship in our lives. The theme this year was TAKE YOUR STAND as we studied the lives of Jonah, Elijah and Daniel and how they stood for God.

Well I must admit I was quite disappointed with the results as we really did work hard and prepared lots for this competition (started preparing since june hols) and was abit emo during the dinner. But I guess most importantly was that we have gained something more valuable through the process such as our bonds with one another, training our character and also having lotsa fun (esp the games ;)

I learnt what Jonah learnt - was that our ways may not be God's ways and ultimately He is in control of everything. No matter what, He has the best plan of us and we cant escape it. Even though we might not see it now but in time to come, I'm sure we will. This has also taught me yet again that winning is not everything but its the relationships that you build that will last forever. Awards and titles will fade away but our memories and experiences in life will last forever.

Thank you God for seeing us through this competition and I pray that as we await the honour roll, we will trust you that you have the best plan for us.

cheers JIAYOU to all for da exams

(unfortunately cant upload pics sien or else all da unglam stuff will be shown lol)

Drill 2 Test Results

As requested, I'll post the names of the people who've passed their drill 2 test.

1) SGT LOW ZONGHAN
2) CPL NICHOLAS CHANG
3) CPL DANIEL LING
4) LCP BRANDON ANG

For the rest, you've failed your drill 2 test. There's a retest on Term 4 Week 1 for those who've failed the theory component, which happens to be ALL those whose names are not here. Another theory paper will be used with Instructor Hongyou administering the test.

For those who haven't attempted any components of the test, it'll be done during the same parade.

Study for your theory test, it's 40% of your total score!!!

Mr Yap

Games Day Survey

Hi Boys

for those who are going to the survey, please fill in the e-form as well. This is because we need to cater your dinner and for Instructor Hongyou to know who to expect as well.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHBLS0pLemhPbkluTWY3TDY1dFVlakE6MA..

For those who are in CQ, if you are really keen, you can join us after your competition. Please indicate in the form above.

Mr Bay

Apologies

Hi Platoon 1

Apologies for not uploading the FA slides. The slides are already uploaded already. Do note that due to my error, i will make adjustments to the FA test accordingly.

Mr Bay