Annual Football Tournament 2009 + Announcements

Dear seniors, fellow mates and juniors
 
This is my 1st mail to address the old boys of 45th. Here's the info for the much awaited soccer match 2009.
 
1. The date is tentatively set on 21st june 2009. This is to allow Boys who are currently studying to be able to join us for te soccer match. I will be inviting the church adults and youths to come together as well.
 
2. The venue is not confirmed yet. It's could be at GB Centre, Xinmin Sec or maybe other fields in the Hougang/Serangoon/Ang Mo Kio estate. Will update ASAP when i have confirmed the details.
 
3. The time is tentatively set at around 3PM.
 
4. As part of the constant networking effort of the company, i will be adding your to the facebook account for the 45th Singapore Company. Do keep a lookout!
 
5. The other major event is in 2009 where the church would be spearheading a team to come out with a event to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of BB in Singapore, and 45th's 17th anniversary and also a chance for all of us to catch up with what we have been doing in our lives. We are mentally prepared to book a ballroom to cater to  everyone (from the 1st batch of seniors to next year sec 1 and all the assembly members). Thus this is 1 major event we can all look forward to.
 
6. As all of your know, our company is still without any Company Colours. We hope that we can get it by next year celebration so keep a lookout for it as well!
 
7. 45th's blog is www.bb45th.blogspot.com

 
Regards
qinyao


Unless we know the difference between flowers and weeds, we are not fit to take care of a garden. It is not enough to have truth planted in our minds. We must learn and labor to keep the ground clear of thorns and briars, follies and perversities, which have a wicked propensity to choke the word of life.
SOURCE:  Clyde Francis Lytle

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Adventure Test for Platoons 2 and 3

Platoon 2 and 3 will be taking the Adventure theory test this coming Friday (3rd April 2009).

The format of the test will be as follows:

Section A consists of multiple choice questions and short answer questions. The amount of marks given for correct answers will be stated at the end of each question, totalling t0 20 marks. Expect to be tested on various theory concepts and trivia that have been taught, including but not restricted to country code, parts of navigational tools and knowledge of technical handling of navigational tools.

Section B consists of questions related to calculations and steps taken in mapwork. As with Section A, the amount of marks given for correct answers will be stated at the end of each question, totalling to 30 marks. Expect to be tested on practical skills that will be used in navigation, including but not restricted to obtaining bearing, distance, Map Grid Reference (MGR) and identification of features on the map's legend.

Section C consists of questions related to Singapore's geography and other trivia related to this Adventure coursework. Similarly to Sections A and B, the amount of marks given for correct answers will be stated at the end of each question, totalling to 10 marks. Expect to be tested on questions including but not restricted to landmarks in Singapore, survival skills and knowledge on navigational tools.


PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR THE TEST!

(i) All candidates are reminded to bring your own stationery. Any borrowing of stationery during the course of the test will be considered as cheating.
(ii) Any form of communication will be considered as cheating.
(iii) Candidates deemed to be cheating will obtain a null score for the test, and disciplinary action will be taken.
(iv) Scientific calculators are allowed during the test.
(v) The total and highest obtainable mark for this test is 50 marks, and the passing score is set at 60%, i.e. 30 marks.
(vi) The total duration for this test will be 50 minutes exactly.


If you have any questions or further queries about the test, feel free to contact me on Windows Live Messenger or by e-mail at the following address:

hongyou_1990@hotmail.com

Any candidates (or non-candidates for that matter-of-fact) spamming me will be dealt with separately and exclusively during the course of parades (subject to further decision and contemplation).


SCL Liu Hongyou
Instructor-in-charge of Adventure (2009)
45th Singapore Company

hmmm food for thought

hi guys

I believed that most of your have heard what mdm liew has shared this morning about the incident yesterday. Yes it is sad and yes its unfortuante and yes, she is young.

But what is behind all this is that

1. we are a time bomb ourselves. We are not terrorists but we have a limited time on earth. We don't know know what is in the future and we don't know what lies ahead of us. we don't know when we will 'explode' and say bye to this world. 

2. the best medical procedures or personnels will not have a perfect recovery rate. Even with the best skill and staff, we, humans, are still finite in our knowledge and thus unable to perform the most complex procedures (that we might not even have known) in order save lives. The other perspective is that human organs fail us as well. No matter what we do, we cannot bring back the biological age of the organs. As we grow older, the signs of aging in organs will be more evident.

3. we have the capability and capacity to impact people, no matter how 'small' we think we are Our daily interactions and actions can be seen, felt and left behind. Whether we choose to be loving or not will have an impact on other people especially the people around you. Rem how 'you char kway' or fried dough sticks come about? Choose and make your decision wisely. Think about the consequences before doing aything.

4. we should seize the day. Yes, precisely because we don't know the future all the more we must make it a point to live like there is no tomorrow. Got a dream that is not fulfilled? Better work towards it now. Better do now than procrastinate. Don't wait till the time when u think back n remember all your dreams undone. Go before it's too late.

Better start thinking and doing now! Some of your are going to prepare for your exams/mid years and etc...do find time to focus and revise the exam topics

With love

Mr Bay

RTC/LDC

Hello Company! (:



I hope that officers and instructors will allow me for this post. Ok guys! Lets start by saying Plt 1, i really have a great sense of accomplishment after i've seen u all gone thru this camp. From the start of this camp (friday). I see your all got "tekan". From the 1st parade, i see you all know nothing untill now that u all have gotten ur Target Batch and promoted to Private. Incase you don know, i was standing at the back of Plt 1. I see you all, stand at attention smartly and shouted " YES CSM " I was really so happy. Happy to see you all endure thru this camp, perserver thru the expedition. You people are the special and unique batch of sec 1s. And im really very and glad to be your PLT SGT. I see you all grow up during the camp, grow in ur indepent, grow in ur perserverance and endurance. This camp is the last camp Sgt Boo And me will be with you all already. Soon, in just a few more weeks, we are going to step down already. We wont be coming for parade so often already. Plt 1, please really do rmb wat we taught you all and apply to it to any in-charge not only towards us. Keep the standard throughout the years in BB and tat will do ur Plt Sgt proud (:

Plt 2, im oso really happy tat all of you got promoted to LCP. I have been your I/C for few parades and observed all of you. I still rmb the 1st few times when i take over you all, i still rmb the attitudes you all gave me. I don blame you all because i know this is not entirely ur fault. My past in BB have not really gave you all a very GOOD impression, instead is rather bad. But im really very happy that now you all "accept" me already. I still rmb the "present" you all gave me! Rmb 1 day after drill training, u all come together and do the FUYOO "cheer" for me? Yup! I still rmb. Each and everyone of you will be in my heart even when im not around in parades, when im out of this school and when im in ITE. You people is the 1st Plt i ever take charge b4. And for the camp, im really glad that you all didnt corner the sec 1s and do things on your own, i see you all interact with the sec 1 and teach them some things, talk to them about your past in BB. Im really glad that u all went forward to help the sec 1 and have patience with them although some of them were quite "irritating". But afterall, they're still cute rite?! (: and yes! you people are going to lead the company already, keep it up ur standards, lead the juniors well! Make them shine as bright as you. Wat you all will become is a accomplishment to us. Do well, Lead well! The 4 of you tat are going for NDP 2009, i wish you all, All the best in your trainings. Endure! Endure like how you all endure thru when i punish you all during drill com trainings. You all are the oneS!

Sgt Poh Ding Han :')

Update for Sports Day

Hi all do note that instead of plt 3 who will be helping out, it has NOW BEEN CHANGED TO PLT 2.  Attire remains unchanged: Half uniform (BB Polo top).

Mr Bay

RTC & LDC field cooking

Hi Boys

I realised that some of your are asking me how i managed to cook the minced meat with tofu.

For a family of 6

350g of minced meat

1 packet of silken tofu

pepper

salt

light soya sauce

oyster sauce

vegetarian oyster sauce (mushroom sauce)

topioca powder

water

1. Marinate the mince meat with around 1 tablespoon of salt, sesame oil  and light soya sauce. Leave it for half an hour.

2.Chop the tofu into very very very small pieces, and put the topica powder into a bowl of water.

3. Heat the wok, add in a small amount of oil. Ensure that it is medium heat.

4. When it is ready (you can try to feel th heat), add in the meat and stir fry.

5. Add in water, oyster sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce and around half a bowl of water.

6. Continue to stir fry, you will see bubbles popping out towards surface.

7. The meat will turn brown...then add in the tofu and continue stirring.

8. After a while, bubbles will pop up again. Now is the time to add in your tapoica powder mixed with water into the wok.

9. Switch off the gas and continue to stir the meat and tofu. Ensure that it is well mixed. If you need, add in more seasoning.

10. tata! done

Mr Bay

Sports Day

The whole of platoon 3 will have to help out with the sports day in half-uniform (w BB Polo top). More details will be released at a later date.

Mr Bay

2009 Enrolment Service + others stuffs

Hi Boys

Hope your are having a good rest now. As mention in my speech, there will be an Enrollment Service on 29 Mar 2009. The purpose of the enrollment service is for the BB Company to be accountable to our stakeholders and secondly, to officially enroll all of your to the company. And yes, this will be my 1st time doing the act of enrollment.

Right after the enrollment service, there will be a promotion parade. Those who are eligible (but may not be promoted) include Plt 3 and 4 members. THERE WILL BE 1 REHEARSAL FOR THE WHOLE COMPANY ON 28 MAR IN THE MORNING. More details will be included in the consent form. Do note that the best recruit and best private for the camp will be receiving their prizes as well. Parents are welcome to join us for the enrolment service and promotion parade.

EDIT: The rehersal in the morning has been pushed to the afternoon. The whole company will gather at serangoon stadium right after dismissal and proceed to BSC for the parade rehersal. We will factor in lunch time as well.

Plt 2, do note that the static display and activities have been scrapped due to time and proposal constrains.

To bring list for the 1st parade in Term 2
1. BB Week Collection
2. NYAA forms (plt 2 and 3)
3. BB HK forms (your know who your are)


The 1st parade of term 2 will be archery session again. Do give priority to the AQ teams as they need to practise and will be competing with the rest (nationwide) on 4th April. Right after archery. your will need to hand in your collection. The last part of the parade will be INTENSIVE PT TRAINING as a whole company. We want to show our support as a company to the AQ teams.

I wish your (2 x AQ teams) all the best and hope that your can win back some medals. Do train hard and eat well + rest well for the competition. Competition is the time to shine!

AQ Team please meet after enrolment service for awhile and at BSC on 3rd April @ 8.30PM to rest and actual AQ.

Mr Bay

BB AQ information

Details

Date: 4 April 2009 (Sat)
Time: around 8-10 hours race, starting at dawn

Date to gather

Gather in school first then proceed to apartment. More details will be given at the end of friday's parade or wednesday traning.

Reporting & Ending points

Reporting: BB Campus (105 Ganges Avenue).

Ending: Springfield Secondary School

Equipment List

The following are compulsory for all INDIVIDUAL participants, unless stated otherwise:
1. Haversack or backpack with hydration bag
2. At least 3 litres of water, bottled or in hydration bag
3. Bicycle helmets
4. Bicycles, see note *1 below
5. Long / track pants for rappelling ( 2 per team, will be confirmed on wednesday )
6. Energy food
7. Cycling gloves
8. 2 whistles per team
9. Poncho (optional)
Note that while it is possible that not all participants in the team are required to perform activities such as rock wall climbing, the exact number of participants required to do it will not be revealed. It is thus up to the individual teams to decide how well prepared they should be.
The following are compulsory for all TEAMS:
1. 1 Navigational compass
2. Water-proofed 1:50 000 topographical map of Singapore. See note 2 below.
3. 1 map marker
4. 1 First Aid kit, see note 3 below.
5. 1 mobile phone which has its number registered for the BB Adventure Quest.
6. 1 bicycle repair kit, see note 1 below.

Notes:
1. Due to the nature of the cycling component of the event, bicycles used should be mountain bicycles or all-terrain bicycles. No BMX or racers should be used. All bicycles must be equipped with front and rear reflectors. It is advisable that cyclists equip themselves with cycling gloves as well.
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 comprise of at least the following:
1. 1 x spare tube (preferably 2)
2. 1 x Mini pump
3. 3 x tire lever

2. Additional maps may be purchased from the BB Shop.

3. A First-Aid kit should comprise of the following:
1. 2 x triangular bandage
2. 2 x crepe bandage (at least 7cm wide)
3. 1 x antiseptic cream (for falls & cuts)
4. 10 x elastoplasts / handy plasts (waterproof)
5. 1 x scissors
6. 1 x adhesive tape
7. 10 x sterile gauze (at least 6cm by 6cm)
8. 10 x safety pins
9. 8 x oral rehydration salts
10. 8 x alcohol wipes
11. 1 x bottle of antiseptic lotion
12. 1 x packet of sterile cotton balls
13. 1 x tube of muscle rub / deep heat

Rules and Regulations

1. Participants will only be allowed to use the topographical map (1:50,000) issued as part of the registration package, and a Silva compass for the race. Other navigational devices and publications are forbidden, and teams can be disqualified if found to be in possession of any of these during the race.

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Information for your to refer to and to prepare yourself for the AQ!


** Pls dont pack any unneccesary things in your haversacks that might disqualify us.
For eg: Compasses that are not allowed. Only silva compasses are allowed and we do have it.

Thats all guys!
Sgt Junkang

Photos

Post RTC/LDC announcements and review

Dear Boys

Hope that all of your are resting well at home now. Here are the general announcements.

1. No archery this Wednesday, 18 Mar 09. This update is reflected in the google calendar as well.

2. The next parade, which will be on 27th March, is a archery session. The attire is PT kit. Please bring along your BB Week cards as well. There will be a PT session as a company so as to prepare our Boys for the AQ competition.

3. Please make it a point to really go and collect funds for the BB week as well. As mentioned, the funds collected are important so as to allow us to plan more exciting activities for all of us.

Mr Bay

National Day Parade 2009

Those who are going for this year's NDP take note:

1. FULL attendance of all training sessions and rehearsals is expected of participants to qualify for both the CCA points and National Event Badge.

2. Participation is for Boys who are in Sec 2 and above who have attained Drill Stage Two Award (Boys should be able to march correctly and in timing). Priority should be given to Sec 3 Boys. The Organisers have reminded us that Non-Singaporean Citizens are not allowed to participate in the parade.

3. In view of the rigorous training and schedule, Boys with any pre-existing medical conditions that would render them unfit to participate fully in the rehearsals and actual parade will NOT be accepted. Boys with back problems should also be advised not to participate.

4. Boys will need to put on spectacles with clear lenses (no coloured or transition lenses), with black frame (no coloured frame is allowed).

5. A selection exercise will be conducted on either 19 March or 20 March, 3 - 5 pm, at BB Campus in BB Day Dress (Full Uniform). All applicants need to make it for one of these 2 sessions to make it into the contingent.

6. Boys should be able to attend all the rehearsals, unless they have examinations during the period, in which case they will be exempted with valid letters from their schools. The rehearsal dates, and the in-house (BB) selection and training dates, will be confirmed later, together with the timing for the rehearsals. Boys are asked to keep all Saturdays from mid April to 9 August free from 9 am to 9 pm. In the event of rain, the next day (a Sunday) may be used as a replacement date, at NDP Parade & Ceremonies Committee’s discretion.

7. BB Officers and Teachers who are not involved in the NDP are not allowed to visit or follow their Boys to any of the NDP dates for security and accountability issues.

These pointers are from HQ, do take note of it. Thanks.

p/s: anybody from platoon 3 willing to join NDP? I still got a space left.

Boom De Ya Da!

Please view the video below before proceeding to read the rest of the post.



This post might put me at risk of having additional birds on my shoulders, but I don't care =P.

What started out as posting a comment on Sir Terence's status on Facebook led me to the above video, an advertisement of some sorts from the Discovery Channel.

A video I watched and have rewatched 3 times since I first saw it till now.

You might not think of it as something significant. But watch the video again and you might catch at what I'm trying to say.

Did you notice how much effort went into filming that video? How much scripting, editing, directing and post-production had to go into making that video? It only lasted 1 minute or so but I am quite sure it took at least a few months or maybe even an entire year's worth of work to get that video right.

The number of places they had to travel to.
The number of phenomenons they had to wait for. (You don't see tornadoes, fireworks displays and giant squids everyday do you?)
The amount of effort put into editing and timing the shots carefully such that it came out as an appealing video.
The people who appeared in the video.

The reason why I say this is because most of these people who were singing the song are actually busy people. Researchers, historians, scientists, hosts of their own shows. I could only recognise Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman from Mythbusters (the scene where one guy sets the other on fire) and Stephen Hawking, world-renowned theoretical physicist and applied mathematician (in the wheelchair). It isn't easy for the production team to schedule appointments and filming sequences with these people, and yet they still managed to pull it off.

In the video you see many things that exist in this world. Weather phenomena, history, geography, history, biodiversity, flora and fauna, the environment. When I first saw the video I was awed by all these majestic things and how complex and beautiful the world actually is. You don't have to look far to get a glimpse of this beautiful world. That's because WE are all part of this beautiful world.

Likewise in the Company, each Boy and each individual is unique in their own way, and contributes to the Company in their own way. Have you ever thought that even if one person were to be missing, the Company would not be same as what it is today? Would the Company be where it is today without anyone of you?

The answer is no.

The Officers and Primers (Instructors) recognise that, and that is why we value and appreciate each and every one of you. Just imagine the Company as the world. Therefore each and everyone of you would be the magnificent sights that exist in the world. The people who got together to produce and film this video would be the Officers and Primers, who are doing their very best to make this world as beautiful and as magnificent as it should be. Wouldn't this world be a much better place if everyone could give in their bestest and most sincere efforts to help this world along?

Always remember that each and every one of you have great potential to become great people, and you could help by helping others to bring out their potential. Remember to appreciate one another and love one another as friends and brothers. Always remember that everyone in the Company will be there for you when you need them.


Lots of love,
Instructor Hongyou