LDC 2(More Information)

The packing list states that we need to bring extra BB Polo Tee, but for those who only have 1 shirt, you can bring along Xinmin P.E. T-Shirt instead.

BBSG 2012

Dear Boys,

Once again, the annual Boys' Brigade Share-A-Gift Project is here. This year, we are taking this project from a different perspective. Instead of doing collection at NTUC, we would be going to BBHQ.

BBHQ is the heart of the project. At BBHQ, you would be able to see the HQ staff and BB officers/primers coordinate the movements of every Boy at all the collection booths and how the food donation are sorted out. Some of the fortunate ones would be given the chance to do delivery, ie delivery the food hamper to the less fortunate.

BBSG aims to bring a smile to the less fortunate during the festive season because Christmas is a period of giving.

So, your attendance is important to make this project a success.

Please report to the school on 3&4th Dec at 7.25am in Full Uniform. Bring along your BB Blue Polo Tee and PT kit. You will be dismissed from Xinmin at 9.30pm

Regards,
Mr Bay

Boys Selected for LDC 2

Dear Boys,

The following are selected for LDC 2: Please read through the following website http://www.bb.org.sg/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=view&rid=11765

Sec 2

Junrui

Jialing

Yucheng 

Joachim

Sec 3

Javen

Jarrell

Kerry

Ziming

Dylan

Jowin

Jiahan

Mr Bay

1- Star Kayaking

Those who are going for 1-Star Kayaking please take note.

There will be bus services provided on both days(Saturday and Sunday,3rd and 4th Nov). Boys are to report at school at 8.45am outside Comp Lab 1. There is also bus services to return back to school. Estimated time we will reach back to school is 5.30pm.


Please take note of the following:

• Wear covered shoes(e.g. school shoes/rubber shoes)
• Bring extra clothes(to change into),towel and toiletries to wash up.

If you have any queries please feel free to contact any NCO members.

Thanks,

Zi Ming

Total Defence Lesson for platoon 1

Platoon 1,
   There will be a total defence lesson held on Thursday, 25 October 2012, on 2pm, outside Comp lab 1. You can wear any school approved attire. If you cannot make it, SMS your CSM as soon as possible.
Thanks

Drill Competition videos

Dear Boys.

Just sharing what I found in youtube. Unfortunately, the National Drill Competition was removed during 2002 to make way for Adventure Quest which now also known as BB Blaze.

The last 2 videos was from the year 2001, enjoy.

First Aid Stage 2

Hi Boys,

Just to clarify about first aid on the letter that was given out earlier.

The first aid is ONLY for platoon 2, conducted by Mr John and Mr Hong You.

For platoon 1 Boys, there will be NO first aid lesson on that 3 days as you all did it in the beginning of the year.

Regards,

Sir Terence

List of Important Dates

Dear Boys,

Hope you are coping well with exams :)

Please take note of the following:

This year, there are several dates that BB Boys have to take note of. These dates are important as they can affect your badgework.

For BB Share-a-Gift, please keep 3rd and 4th Dec free. This applies to all sec 1 to 3.

For Sec3s and selected sec2s, you will have to attend LDC2. LDC2 will be on 8&9 Dec. Failure to attend this course will affect your Senior Proficiency Award.

Lastly, for selected Sec 3s, you will have to attend BBSG FAA 3 days duty and Stage 3 assessment on 3 Nov. FA3 will be on 14-16 Nov. Failure to attend both will mean you are out of FAA.

This will be on top of some fun activities we have arranged for your post exam.

Mr Bay

Drill Theory Retest

These people below will have to come and sit for drill theory retest:

• Jun Han
• Dylan Ng
• Kenny
• Nishanth
• Derek Pok
• Javen

This will be the LAST time there will be a retest this year. The retest will be on this wednesday, 19th September 2012 on 2.40pm. You are to fall in outside Comp Lab 1. You can wear any school approved attire.

Thanks,
Zi Ming

Champion's Day 2012

Those going for Champion's Day 2012 on Friday please report in Full Uniform outside Comp Lab 1 at 2.30pm. Please have your lunch before that. Uniform must be in tip top condition, or you will not be entitled to get the award.

Drill Theory Re-Test

These people below NEED to come for the Drill Theory Stage 1 Re-test:

• Yu Xuan
• Jeston
• Jun Han
• Dylan Ng

These list of people below NEED to come for the Drill Theory Stage 2 Re-test:

• Javen
• Joachim
• Nishanth
• Yu Cheng
• Jia Liang
• Kenny
• Jun Rui
• Derek
• Sin Shiong

The Re-tests will be held on Friday, 14 September 2012, at 1pm outside Comp Lab 1. Remember to study for the test and have your lunch before you come. You can wear any school approved attire.

Hi CQ team 2012! We may lag a bit but congrats! Heard you guys got gold! Awesome job. AQ and CQ gold for 2012 is an amazing accomplishment. Thank you for putting in the effort to study the bible while juggling with your studies and common tests. Also thank you to officers, instructors and teachers in charge for guiding the Boys for CQ. Hope you guys can clinch gold for AQ 2013. All the best for your studies for your end of year examinations! -Ex-NCO Council

From The Verge of DQ to the Mention in Awards Presentation, The Lord's Name is to be Praised

Dear Boys,

This post is dedicated to the CQ teams.

First and foremost, I want to thank and congratulate both CQ teams for doing well in the recent CQ competition. At the same time, i would also like to pen down my thoughts for learning and reflection purposes. Remember to Thank God for it! 

I apologise for the mix-up in the attires. When we reach PHS at 7.30am, Mr Ting and i had a short conversation to discuss what we should do with the wrong attire. After 15 mins, we reached a conclusion - to send your back to change so that we will not be forfeited. When you were on your way back to change, we prayed to God to lead us out of the situation. I remembered talking to Jerrell and Kerry that it seemed like how God wanted to test our obedience & trust in Him. When G was late, i remembered the marshals were all panicking. 

But Thank God that G managed to get a cab and reach PHS in time. I'm also impressed by your attitude to continue trying and not giving up when faced with such pressing situations.

Key learning point: Always check and recheck information

I'm glad your did well in the theory and outdoor component. And its your achievement that one of the teams managed to get to the 12th placing.

There are also some key points i want to highlight:
1. During the Awards Ceremony, the GOH, Ven Wong mentioned this line - One thing you collect, but will never collect dust, is your character quality. I find this line very true and appropriate because your character will be tested by time and shown to the people around you. Only time and people will tell how great a son/friend/colleague/manager/boy friend/husband/father you are. I hope that you will apply the lessons learnt from studying Abraham, Gideon and Jonah in your own life as well.

If you need help, please approach any of the teachers or officers.

2. As leaders, don't be afraid to ask questions. CSM and ACSM bombarded questions after questions at me via whatsapp. I think it is a good sign because it shows that they are learning to understand the Bible stories. Keep up the good work. The key point i want to bring up is - Do ask questions if it helps you to understand your own train of thought.

This also means that as a leader, you have to be prepared to take questions and answer them accordingly.

Lastly, CQ teams, please keep Tuesday night free for appreciation dinner :)

Thank you once again for your hard work,
Mr Bay

Hi Boys.

there are a few things i need to address.

1. Boys taking Drills Stage 2 (Platoon 2 + Jerrell + Kerry + Jowin + Javen + YeeLok)

there is another component that you are not tested on yet. it is the 'Method of Instructions'. you would need to select a drill movement to teach your fellow platoon mates. it can be any drill movement, even just Sedi-a (but you may not get a good score because it's too easy). follow the guidelines in your Drill 2 theory notes (teaching formations etc.) this will be tested on 15th Sept, which is the next parade. please prepare this well because it is 20% of the overall.

2. Boys who missed the theory test (either Drill 1 or Drill 2)

Boys under this category will have to take the test on Wednesday, 12 Sept. you CSM will make further arrangements. please study hard because this is 20%.

3. Boys who missed the practical test (either Drill 1 or Drill 2)

Boys under this category, please be prepared to take the practical on 15th Sept.

Good luck everybody and please pass this in one try.

Regards,
CLT Nicholas Chang

CQ Quiz

The link below is the link for the CQ quiz. CQ teams please attempt the questions and submit it. Remember to put your name at the end.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dEhJczVsWUwwbFZya2QzdjZaSnZuamc6MQ

Thanks,
Zi Ming

Fancy Drills

Sorry for the late update. Below are the links for BB Fancy drills in Singapore. Meanwhile, please take a look at these videos and if you have any idea that you would want to propose to be in our synchorisation, please feel free to voice it out!

Fancy drill is all about team work. Synchronizing all the foot steps and movements. It does not need to the the standard drills that you are learning, but the basics of all foot works must be there. Shades, Ties, Gloves, Anklets are all allowed, just as long as we look nice. Any foot steps or arm movements ANY, can be involve. Afterall, this is not a standard commanding drills. Any types of songs are also allowed. As long as it does not involves vulgars or anything that is offensive. Techno/ trance/ R n B are all allowed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gDwQKDUYpk 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZQ-975FH0A&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpkWu1XDg8s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXuGI1Vv5Kk

We will start our planning with the committee on our coming Saturday Parade. NCO COUNCIL please arrange.

SCL Poh Ding Han

CQ

CQ teams take note.
There will be CQ on saturday, 4th August, after parade, and there will be a test on Genesis 18-25. Please read the chapters before saturday.

Thanks.

Leadership - Food for Thought

Today, 30/7/2012, Page 32

Leadership - Food for Thought

qinyao

CQ

There will be CQ practice on wednesday, 25th July, from 2pm to 4pm, outside Comp Lab 1, any school approved attire.

Sec 2's involved are 

Gabriel

Joachim

Yu Cheng

Jia Liang

Gabriel, Yu Cheng and Jia Liang please send me your number.

Thanks,

Zi Ming

CQ 1st Quiz

Hi CQ Teams,

The first quiz is from Genesis 12-17.

Regards,

Mr Bay

Lifeskills equally vital

Straits Times Forum, 16 July 2012

Wednesday's Word from Paul Tripp

Hi boys,

Would like to share something with you.

Regards,

Mr Bay

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Wednesday's Word is a resource of Paul Tripp Ministries. For more information about Paul Tripp Ministries, visit www.paultripp.com Relationships: Why Can They Be So Scary? Why are relationship struggles so disappointing? Why do the problems we have with other people affect us so powerfully? Why is relational disappointment one of the hardest disappointments for all of us to face? Let me suggest some reasons. 1. You were created to be a social being. You and I were never designed to live in isolation. We were not wired to be distant from and unaffected by the people around us. In fact, since we were created in God's likeness, desire for and participation in community is a fundamental part of our humanity. The God who made us in his likeness not only does community, he is a community! To deny this aspect of your daily life would literally be to deny your humanity. There would be something dramatically wrong with you if you removed yourself completely from other people. What this means is that the hurts of relationships cut deep. In a real way they touch the essence of who God made you to be, and because of this they are not to be taken lightly. 2. We all tend to enter our relationships with unrealistic expectations. Somehow, someway, we are able to swindle ourselves into thinking that we will be able to avoid the difficulties that attend any relationship in this broken world. In the early days of a relationship we work to convince ourselves that we are more righteous, and the other person more perfect, than we and they actually are. This causes us to be shocked when an unexpected but inevitable difficulty gets in the way of the bliss that we had convinced ourselves that we had finally found. Here is where the Bible is so helpful. It is very honest about the messiness and disappointment that everyone deals with in every relationship they have. 3. We all tend to seek to get identity from our relationships. What does this mean? It means that we tend to look for fundamental personal meaning, purpose and sense of well-being from other people. In doing this, we turn people into our own personal messiahs, seeking to get from them what no other human being is ever able to deliver. That other person is not supposed to be the thing that gets you up in the morning. They are not to be what makes life worth living for you. When they are in this place, you have given them too much power and you are asking of them something that no flawed human being can ever pull off. On the other hand, when you are getting your foundational sense of well-being from the Lord, you are then able to step into the inevitable messiness of relationships this side of heaven, and be neither anxious nor self-protective. 4. We tend to be disappointed in our relationships because they were more about the purposes of our little kingdoms of self than they were about the kingdom of God. Without being aware of it, our relationships are often about what we want out of our lives rather than what God wants for our lives. So we have an "I love you and have a wonderful plan for your life," approach to relationships with other people. Often we are disappointed with a relationship at the exact moment when God is producing through this relationship exactly what he wanted to produce. Our problem is that our agenda doesn't agree with God's! So, there are reasons for our disappointments but there is grace for them as well. The God who will take us where we did not plan to go in order to produce in us what we could not achieve on our own, will also give us the grace to hang in there as he uses the messy disappointment of relationships to change and grow us and others. God bless Paul David Tripp

Important: Part 2

Please bring personal medication if you had seen a doctor for past few days. Special mention to those who may hv experience of motion sickness, must bring motion sickness medication as teachers are not allowed to give medication.

Mr Bay

Camp Stuff

Those who have not paid for the camp fees please bring cash tomorrow.
Yu Cheng - $100
Jia Liang  -  $100
Jia Han -     $80
Dylan Teo - $80
Gabriel -     $80


Reminder to all boys attending CTC. You are to bring your groundsheet and messtins.

Thanks,
Zi Ming

Important

For those who are wearing spectacles (like me), please bring along a spectacle band or strap. This will help especially during Whitewater rafting.

Mr Bay

Info: Exchanging Fieldpack

Dear Boys,

For those who need to exchange your fieldpack, please contact Jerrell. He will be in school, this Tue, after 2pm. Priority goes to Platoon 1. Please note that it is a 1 to 1 exchange, meaning you have to bring the old fieldpack to exchange for a new one.

Thank you.

Regards,

Mr Bay

Passports for CTC

Boys, please hand in your passports and a photo copy of your passport details to Mr Poon by Thursday. He will be in school from around 10 00 to 12 00.

Camp Briefing

Hi everyone,

Do note that the June CTC briefing is tomorrow evening, 7pm at AVA room. Parents are welcome.

See you there.

Regards

Mr Bay

Admin Matters

Dear Boys,

Do note that tomorrow is the last day to submit all your admin forms (including your NYAA forms). 

Mr Hiew

Mr Bay

Boys who have not pass the NYAA forms to me, please remember to sign and bring them tomorrow (19/5/2012) during parade and pass to Mr Bay. Thanks

SSG See Jun Ji

Food for Thought

Dear Boys,

It has been a long while since i wrote in this blog. I want to dedicate this blog post to you.

For the past 3 weeks, there had been alot of activities going on in 45th.

On top of regular parades, we had an annual Enrollment Service on 1st April. I want to thank everyone who made an effort to go for the rehearsal and service. This shows that you put in an effort to participate in the activities that the officers and instructors had designed/assigned you.

Our BB Blaze teams have also been training hard for the BB Blaze competition this Saturday. I have met them on Good Friday for cycling and Easter Sunday for kayaking. I'm glad to say that i have enjoyed these sessions with them.

To BB Blaze team: try to come in as fast as you can. I promise you i will bring your back from YJC as fast as i can (within the specified time agreement).

At the same time, I couldn't help but wonder, what have we achieved in BB45th? What have we done well? We have done well in terms of JMF achievement,  BB parades and activities. BUT, does JMF Gold equate to excellence in every area of BB45th? I think the answer is no.

Firstly, in the midst of fighting to achieve JMF Gold, we may lost values that are important to us. Two of it that i can think of right now is: 1) Mindset for Excellence and 2) Discipline. Why do i say so?

I see alot of people just 'going through the motion' during parades and activities so as not to be punished. For example, some just attend parade so that they do not get any demerit points. I have always believed that your attitude will lead to your behavior. A bo-chup behaviour from someone shows that he/she has a 'cannot be bothered' attitude. 

This mentality itself has serious implication. If we entrust such a person with leadership appointments and responsibilities, what do you think the outcome will be? A person who is going through the motion will never do well because he/she does not have the drive to excel. Similarly, a person who goes to the school without putting in the drive to excel will never do well.

Ask Boys or instructors such as PTE Junrui, SGT Ashley and CLT Nichloas and they will tell you the effort they put in to do well for their EOY or O levels. (Side note: Congrats!)

The second issue that i am going to address is the discipline level in BB45th. Recent observations in parades, camps and activities have shown that overall discipline level has declined over the years. So much so that Boys do not even know how to address officers. This is something we, as a company, must address before it gets worse. There were several suggestions from the officers and teachers regarding how to improve the discipline level of the BB45th. This is something we, as a officer council, will mull over.  

So have we lost all that we have gained? I think not. 

Why do i say that? Because i have seen the effort put in by BB Blaze team to prepare for the competition, Because i have seen the effort each one of us (including the Instructors, teachers and officers) in raising funds for BB Week. Based on preliminary calculations, we may be able to raise $4000 as a company. Thank you for your effort, everyone. You effort is appreciated. This shows that if we put a realistic goal in mind and work towards it, we can achieve it.

Do we have alot to improve on? Yes. So how can we improve BB45th?

My challenge to everyone is to excel in all responsibilities that you are entrusted to. Every appointment/responsibilities/rank is a act of faith that the officer, teachers and I have entrusted upon you. Do it to your best capability.

There will also be some minor revisions in parades. Keep a lookout for it.

We will also be making revisions to our promotion criteria. There may be several things we want to add in so that the rank each one of you are wearing has more value and more importantly, an achievement.

Last but not least, we are never perfect, so lets make 2012 a year that we make improvements.

LTA Bay Qin Yao

Captain

BB45th

Because I have a few sec 1s telling me that they cannot open the file. I've made another file with more compatibility. Download it here

SSG See Jun Ji

BB Blaze Equipment List

The following are compulsory for all INDIVIDUAL participants, unless state otherwise.

1. Haversack or backpack with hydration bag.

2. At least 3L of water, bottled or hydration bag.

3. Bicycle helmets.

4. Energy food

5. Breakfast and Lunch

6. Cycling gloves

7. 2 whistles per team

8. Poncho

The following are compulsory for all TEAMS.

1. 1 Navigational compass

2. Water-proofed 1:50000 topographical map of Singapore. See note 2 below

3. 1 map marker

4. 1 First Aid Kit, see note (c) below.

5. 1 mobile phone which has its number registered for the BB Blaze.

6. 1 bicycle repair kit, see note (a) below.

7. Torchlight

Notes:

a) Mountain bikes are recommended. Participants are expected to repair their own bicycles in the event of a breakdown. No replacement bicycles will be provided, and companies will not be allowed to help their teams swap out the bicycles should they break down. A bicycle repair kit should compromise of at least the following:

- 1 spare tube (preferably 2)

- 1 mini pump

- 3 tire lever

b) Additional maps may be perchased from the BB Shop.

c) A First Aid kit should comprise of the following:

- 2 triangular bandage

- 2 crepe bandage (at least 7cm wide)

- 1 antiseptic cream (for falls and cuts)

- 10 elastoplasts/ handy plasts (waterproof)

- 1 scissor

- 1 adhesive tape

- 10 sterile gauze (at least 6cm by 6cm)

- 10 safety pins

- 8 oral hydration salts

- 8 alcohol wipes

- 1 bottle of antiseptic lotion

- 1 packet of sterile cotton balls

- 1 tube of muscle rub/ deep heat

BB Blaze: Kayaking Practice

BB Blaze teams take note, there will be a kayaking practice this coming Sunday 8 April at Water Venture Sembawang 10am.

ALL members is to bring 1.5L of water and NO slippers are allow during the practice session.

Bring extra sets of clothes as you will get wet during the practices.

Have your breakfast first (not a heavy one) before reporting.

Please take a picture of your 1/2 star kayaking proficiency certificate as it may required for renting of kayaks.

venue marked with a red star

Take bus service 882 from Sembawang interchange and alight right before Andrews Avenue, take a short walk to Jalan Mempurong

Platoon 1 will be having their first-aid test in1-2 weeks time. I'll upload the file, so please download it at First aid ppt slides (click to download) . Start studying early as first aid is very content-heavy. To pass the test, Boys have to achieve results of 75% and above.

Sincerely
JunJi

Platoon 1 please take note that there is no drills test this coming Wednesday as some of you have not completed the syllabus. Thank you.

SSG Jesmond

Parade Notice for 24/03/12

Sorry for the late notice. There will be parade this saturday (24/03/12). Time is 0720-1300. Attire is Full-U (bring pt kit (coy tee)) Attendance is compulsory for platoon 1,2,3,4,5. Platoon 1 is having drill test. Please help to spread this message around. Thanks.

Invitation to Participate in the National Day Parade 2012.

This year National Day Parade 2012 will be celebrated at the Float@ Marina Bay on 9 August, Thursday. The Boys' Brigade Singapore once again has been invited by the parade organizer to contribute a marching contingent in the Parade and Ceremony segment. The marching contingent is to consist of 49 Boys, with an additional of 5 standing by as reserves.

You are cordially invite to participate in the celebration of our nation's 47th birthday. However, please take note of the following essential information and conditions for applications:

1. Singapore citizen, preferably 1.6m to 1.7m in height.

2. Boys should be physically fit and energetic. Any pre-existing medical conditions that would render as unfit to participate fully in the rehearsals and actual parade will NOT be accepted. Boys with back problem are also advised not to participate.

3. Boys must attend ALL rehearsals, in addition to the actual parade, in order for you all to be awarded the National Event Badge and CCA Points. Boys with valid letter from school may be excused during examination periods.

4. Boys who are in Platoon 3 who have attained Drill Stage 2 Award (should be able to march correctly in timing) may participate in the contingent.

5. Boys who are wearing glasses should only wear glasses with BLACK frame and CLEAR Lenses (no colored or transition lens), or contact lenses.

How to apply:

An internal mass brief and selection exercise will be conducted at BBHQ on 7 April at 9am to 3pm in Full Uniform. All interested Boys should attend the internal mass brief and selection exercise if you wish to make it into the contingent. Boys are required to attend the full session.

Any interested Boys please approach Mr Bay or Mr Terence by 27 March, 11pm.

Time commitment and other notes:

Boys participating in the parade should expect to have to keep their Saturdays free from mid April till the parade from 9am to 9pm. The rehearsals are schedule on every Saturdays, 12.30pm to 5pm, starting from 17 April to 9 August. Individual contingent training may commence 2 to 3 weeks before proceeding to combined rehearsals. Longer rehearsal hours are expected on 23 June onwards, when combined rehearsal begins at the parade venue.

Please note, in the event of heavy rain and other disruptions, the next day (Sunday) may be used as a replacement date, at the discretion of the parade organizers.

NO exemptions from rehearsals will be allowed due for Company and church (whether sponsoring church or Boy's own church) events.

Food and Transportation:

Food will be provided for training that straddle across Lunch and Dinner. Transportation will be catered to pick up/drop off from BBHQ.

Should you require any clarification, please feel free to approach Mr Terence.

We (a team of NDP 2012 BB Officers) look forward to your enthusiastic participation in this event.

Platoon 2 and 3 wil be having your adventure test on this wednesday (21 march), test will be tested based on the powerpoint slides.Test will be max 45mins long. total marks 40.

To download the ppt slides, go to the url below


Powerpoint slides

Our ex-BB Boy from Instructor Hong You's batch

Volunteering to upgrade his Physical Employment Status (PES) one month before his Operationally Ready Date (ORD) and to extend his National Service (NS) are not things that an ordinary Full-Time National Serviceman (NSF) is willing to do. But Corporal (CPL) Joseph Leong is no ordinary NSF. "He is a positive and diligent soldier who takes pride in his work in ensuring its quality before submission. His contributions in HRSC extend beyond his job scope as an Administrative Support Assistant (ASA)," said Lieutenant Colonel (NS) Ng Buck Hoe, who is CPL Leong's branch head.

CPL Leong works as an Injury Management ASA at the Human Resource Service Centre (HRSC), and his job scope includes processing service injury cases and putting them up for approval.

Such is his passion and dedication to serve that CPL Leong works tirelessly with units to clear as many injury cases as he can each day. He had even requested to be upgraded to a higher PES and attended PES C Basic Military Training (BMT) for better deployability. "I feel that I am able to do more for the country," he said. However, despite his attempts to upgrade his PES, he was again assessed to be non-combat fit, and still serves as an Injury Management ASA. Nonetheless, he does not feel disappointed and is happy to continue serving injured servicemen to the best of his ability.

Earlier this month, Chief of Defence Force (CDF) Lieutenant-General (LG) Neo Kian Hong presented him with the CDF Commander's Coin when he visited Personnel Command (PERSCOM). The Coin was awarded in recognition of his outstanding efforts in enhancing organisational excellence and operational readiness.

Besides CPL Leong, three other staff from PERSCOM, namely Major (MAJ) Quek Meng Cher from Human Resource (HR) Institute, Ms Wee Soo Chin from HR System and Corporal First Class Jeremy Lin from NS Service Centre also received the coin.

CPL Leong had also volunteered to extend his National Service under the Voluntary Extension of Service scheme. "My university term starts around May and my initial ORD was in January, so during this interim period where I have no plans, I would like to do something I'm more comfortable with and continue serving."

His dedication and exemplary attitude are commendable, and besides the CDF Commander's Coin, he was also presented the Best Soldier award for January this year.

The CDF Commander's Coin is an informal means of recognition for servicemen and women who have displayed professional excellence, personal commitment and dedication while performing beyond the call of duty.

It is given selectively to about 20 servicemen and women each year. Nominations are usually from the unit or formation commanders via a citation, recording the details of their efforts and contributions. Based on these recommendations, CDF will then select the recipients of the award.

LDC Test Result

PTE Kow Jia Liang - 34/40

PTE Derek Pok - 30/40

PTE Joachim Lee - 36/40

PTE Kenny Juay - 17/40

PTE Gabriel Goh - 34/40

PTE Kiew Yu Cheng - 32/40

PTE Bay Sin Siong - 23/40

LCP Jerrell Tng - 35/40

Sin Siong and Kenny:

Re-test will be on Friday, 30 minutes before camp. Passing mark will be 85% of the total paper.

Target Badge Test

Platoon 1:

Do be reminded that you are to have your target badge theory test on Friday, 2/3/12. Please study for this test as it will be important in your coming RTC camp. Report at 12.40 pm after your last lesson at the computer lab 1. The test will be about an hour and it will have a total of 30 marks.

SGT Ian

LDC Test Reminder

Platoon 2

You will be having your LDC Test on coming Saturday, read through the powerpoint slides that I sent.

The questions are based on the slides and also imply some logical thinking.

A very simple test of 40 questions of 1 mark each, passing will be 30 marks.

Absentee's without proper excuse will consider failed.

There will be only ONE re-test.

Plt 1 and 2 please take note of the following dates as you have parades on these days.

29 Feb 2012 Wednesday

7 March 2012 Wednesday

Time will be 3pm-5pm but is subjected to changes so please check the blog. Attire also.

For those sec 4s who have not returned your camping equipment please return by Wednesday 22 Feb 2012 thank you.

SGT Jesmond

Conversation Tips

Hey guys.

Bumped into this video while surfing around in forums, this shows you 10 conversation tips.

Although the title is Dating Advice, but some of the tips are related to your LDC module Up-Front Speaking. For example Facial Expression etc...

Enjoy.

LDC Slides

Platoon 2.

Remember to check your email for the LDC powerpoint slides. We left with 4 more sessions including a simple theory test.

Mr Terence

BB Day 2012

There will be a rehearsal on Wednesday, 11 Jan 2012 at 3pm.

Attendance is compulsory for Plt 2,3,4

Attire: Any

Please replace any lost uniforms parts by Wednesday. BB shop opening hours can be found here http://www.bb.org.sg/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=view&rid=7376

SGT Jesmond

Parade

Boys please be reminded that if you do not attend any parades, an MC needs to be given to Mr Hiew by the following Monday.

SGT Jesmond