sji npcc newsletter 2013

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SJI NPCC

NEWSLETTER 201 CONTENTS:

1.Foreword by OC Unit

2.2013 Year-End Review

3.Photo Montage of Annual

Parade 2013

4.Project Scubillion

5.Cadet Leader Drill Course

6.ATC & STC


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The

publication of our annual newsletter marks the end of another training year. Indeed, it

has been an extremely exciting year for the unit whereby we have once again attained

the UOPA Gold award and have performed credibly in the various NPCC competitions.The year has also seen the passing out of an extremely capable and dedicated set of

Cadet Leaders from the 40th Batch. Ably led by Ethan Lim, Kenneth Ng and Tay Kiat

Hong, this batch has done well to get the best out of the cadets placed under their

charge and in doing so, they have led the unit to greater heights. Thank you Batch 40!

The end of the year is an exciting time as we look forward to the year ahead. The end

of 2013 is a time of transition and change as the school moves to the Bishan Campus,

we vacate the familiar confines of Malcolm Road. For the CLs of the 41st Batch, it is also

an exciting time as they settle into their leadership roles and have come to the

awareness that leadership can be a difficult and sometimes lonely experience.

Nevertheless, with change comes opportunity for learning and growth and we must

consistently embrace these opportunities.

On a personal note, this will also be the lastforeword that I will be writing for our annual

newsletter. I will be stepping down as OC Unit

with effect from 31 Dec 2013. My secondment to

SJI from the Ministry of Education has ended and

I will be returning to the MOE system at Anglican

High School.My four years as OC Unit have been among the

most fulfilling in my time as a teacher and it hasbeen my pleasure and my honour to have been

along for this part of the journey. It has been a

humbling experience to have worked with so

many capable officers, CIs, CLs and cadets over

the years and I'll try to thank everyone in as

concise a manner as possible.

CLs - Each and every batch is special and there

have always been very capable cadet leadersfrom each batch. From Ci Kang, Tim Eng, Javier,

Meng Hui, Shaik Imran and Thanaraj who started

the ball rolling through their sheer determination

to change and improve things; to Surya, Kishor, Karthik and Jianzhi who led and

FOREWORDBy OC Unit, Mr Daryl Tan


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inspired all those around them; to Kevin, Haswan, Nelson and Ryan Lai who kept the

ship steady in a time of uncertainly; to Ethan, Kenneth, Kiat Hong, Faris, Dean, Norman,

Dhameem and Lucas who

led the unit through a highly successful time. Thank you for encapsulating what it

means to be a SJI NPCC Cadet.

Cadets - Every batch has inspirational cadets who does something very special for the

unit through their actions. Zhang Wen, Marcus Kwek, Benjamin Sim and Faiz were the

sparks who inspired B40. Nicholas Tangand Isaac Tay who started off as unwillingcadets, ended up as CLs of distinction. To the quiet team players such as Julian, Jia

Sheng and Earnest, thank you for the work you do behind the scenes.

CIs - All of the CIs who have served the unit during my time as OC have been

inspirations and good role models to their juniors. Thanks goes out to Donovan,

Darrell, Guo Chen, Ci Kang, Javier, Jianzhi, Ian, Ryan, Haswan and the latest addition to

the family, Micheal. To Javier and Guo Chen in particular, thank you for going above

and beyond the call of duty to serve the unit and displaying a sense of pride and

commitment in all that you do.Officers - Thanks goes out to all the officers from SJI NPCC. In particular, I'd like to

thank Mr Winston Chew for all that he has done for the unit and being a pillar of

strength throughout the difficult days of 2011 and 2012.

CLs of 41st Batch and future leaders from 42nd and 43rd Batches - I challenge you tobetter the achievements I have listed above and make SJI NPCC an even better unit.

Finally, I'd like to wish the unit all the very best in its future endeavours and may the

unit go from strength to strength.

For the last time, Ora Et Labora.

Daryl Tan

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The SJI NPCC has soared to a whole new level with all the eminent achievements and

paramount successes. With unified efforts and a never-say-die mindset, we have

endured through tumultuous times with the end goal in mind. This has given us the

edge, to reach our targets and make our mark in history. Apart from the regular

activities, many opportunities such as competitions and games are organised for

cadets to bond together. Though young with only 42 years of experience at hand, it is

definite that the SJI NPCC will continue its fine job to nurture cadets with values and

skills to overcome the upcoming challenges of life.

Cadet Inspectors

In order for the unit to run effectively and smoothly, Cadet Inspectors (CIs) devoted

their precious time to come down during training to ensure that the training is held

well. Without this group of dedicated Cadet Inspectors, the unit would not have gotthis far. This group of committed Cadet Inspectors consist of CI Ian Tjahjono and

joining this group, are CI Haswan Ade Iskandar and CI Ryan Lai Chi Ming.

Sadly, CI Javier Ler and CI Wong Jian Zhi will be leaving us this year. They have really

contributed so much to this unit and we cannot thank them enough. We wish them all

the best in their future ventures and undertakings.

Achievements

Since the establishment of SJI NPCC in 1971, it has advanced and improved

significantly throughout the many years under different batches, reaching greater

heights. In 2013, SJI NPCC has yet again achieved the prestigious Gold Award for the

Unit Overall Proficiency Award (UOPA). This was due to the hard work of the cadets and

once again proves the high capabilities of the SJI NPCC unit. Apart from that, SJI NPCC

has also achieved a commendable 16th place for the NPCC Annual Shooting

Competition out of the many schools in Singapore. Moreover, the highly admired and

respected SPF NPCC award was attained by six of our cadets who displayed great

leadership qualities and outstanding achievements. This number of awardees from the

SJI NPCC is increasing and is the highest to date.

Unit Training Camp (UTC)

2013 YEAR-END

REVIEWBy Head of Publicity, Prasanth Kumaar


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One of the "highlights" of the year for the cadets is the annual SJI NPCC UTC. This

camp was organised to strengthen the bonds between the cadets of different squads.

The secondary two and three cadets were given batons and rifles to safeguard,

instilling a sense of responsibility within the cadets. The cadets participated and

various activities such as Amazing Races and games. Moreover, the cadets physicalfitness was trained. At the end of the camp, the cadets were treated to a Pizza Hut

dinner. To add on, awards were given out to the best group and cadet.

Change of Command

This year, 2013, marks the change of command from the secondary four cadets to the

secondary 3 cadets. The Station Inspector (SI) leadership role was passed down by

Ethan Lim Kae Jay to his successor, Ngoh Ye Han Mark. The secondary three cadets are

confident in taking over the unit and believe that they will bring SJI NPCC more

successes in the future. Despite the arduous challenges in store for them, the newly

appointed secondary three cadets are determined to be at the top of their game and

do their utmost for SJI NPCC.

A Better Tomorrow

As we move to Bishan, SJI NPCC will continue to take pride in the unit with the

unyielding faith and dedication of our cadets, along with generous help from our CIs,

teachers and other individuals. SJI NPCC will also continue along this path to continue

to develop our young cadets into being responsible and respectable leaders,nurturing them to become men of integrity and men for others.


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PHOTO JOURNALBy the Publicity Team


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This year our NPCC unit has initiated Project Scubillion. This is

a CIP (Community-Involvement Programme) for NPCC cadets.

It is a new project that has been started this year. We have

partnered with MYMCA to clean the houses of the elderly

residing at Pipit Road. This event is a good opportunity for

NPCC cadets to learn how to appreciate what we have.

First, the NPCC cadets were briefed about our tasks and how

to perform them. Moreover, we learnt the skills of handling

tricky elderly and of engaging conversations with them. Next,

we were down for our cleaning. My group was assigned to

Mdm Aachis house. We set out in high spirits to her house

and we were welcomed graciously. As we cleaned the house,we talked with her. To our surprise she even offered us snacks.

We were given murukku, a traditional indian snack. Overall, I would describe say

that it was an amazing experience to serve the elderly as we managed to

connect with them.

As Josephians and NPCC cadets, we felt that we had to serve the last, the lost

and the least. The cadets got to know much more about the elderly they were

helping. Cadets learnt valuable lessons through this event and have described it

as a meaningful experience. Our unit hopes to work with MYMCA further to givecadets the opportunity to participate in more CIP events.

PROJECT

SCUBILLION 2013By Deputy Station Inspector, SK Haridharan


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Bryan Heng and I had recently attended the 2013 Cadet Leader Drill Course

(CLDC) held annually. It was an opportunity given to us by our Head OC Unit, Mr

Daryl Tan, and we readily and willingly accepted it.

CLDC is a training course for cadets to take up leadership positions and

hopefully become a better cadet and leader in the future. They also encourage

us to teach our future juniors the proper drills carried out in HTA and relay it to

all the schools in Singapore. This will eventually help balance out the different

types of drills taught in various schools.

Our first day was considered very relaxing as we spent half the time introducing

ourselves and conversing with the Field Instructors (FIs). Our schedule was foot-

drills on the first day, followed by baton and rifle drills on the second day, thenflag drills on the last day. We watched a series of videos displaying the variety of

foot drills. It was not very exciting as we were already very familiar with the drills.

The 2ndday was much more fast-paced as we were more familiar with one

another. Hence, training was carried out much quicker and earlier. Bryan and I

helped to carry the batons down with one of the FIs. Since we were mostly

familiar with the baton drills, it most mostly corrections of minor flaws and

improving our dressings during our march.

It was more toned down during the 3rdday as we did basic flag drills with light

bamboo poles. It was very interesting and exciting as Bryan and I had not learnt

flag drills before. Due to time constraints, we could not advance into the

intermediate drills. Thus, we packed up and headed for lunch.

This CLDC has been a very fruitful and enriching one. It has taught me much

especially the large difference between our schools drills and HTAs. We exited

HTA as Cadet Drill Instructors and have been tasked to carry out our jobs

dutifully and responsibly. Although only 2 of us managed to go for the CLDC, it

is more than enough to spread the passion and discipline of National Police

Cadet Corps (NPCC) to all of the schools and around Singapore and ensure the

safety of our nation. I hope all of us will be able to participate in CLDCs in the

coming future.

CADET LEADER

DRILL COURSEBy Andrew Chew


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When everyone first gathered together at the ATC camp, all of us felt very

awkward and were very refine as we met new faces, new people that we did not

know. Then, we were made to pitch our tents. However, our school was made to

carry the foodstuff from the storeroom to the camp site instead of pitching the

tents. It was very tiring and tedious to push the cart of food uphill and

challenging to push the cart downhill. Nevertheless, we worked together to

complete these obstacles together. Then, we were split into groups of cadets all

from different schools. We had to communicate, work together in all the

activities. We had to cook our own food together, discuss the food rationing for

the three days and complete a skit together on the second last day. We started

getting to know more about each other by playing some sociable games like

whacko etc. On the second last day of the camp, everyone was gathered

around a campfire and we sang cheers and cracked jokes. I managed to get toknow each other better and on the last day, some of us were talking among

each other like good friends.

I personally feel that the ATC camp is a very important and meaningful camp. It

is a camp that one should not miss as missing it will result in a great

disadvantage to you, compared to the other squad mates who went. It taught us

how to ration our food well, communicate among each other and most

importantly, work together as a group well. I really had an enjoyable and great

experience.

ADVENTURE

TRAINING CAMPBy Bryan Heng


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I was

not looking forward to the Survival Training Camp (STC). Due to haze, our camp was

postponed from the June holidays to the 19thof July, 3 days after our Change of

Command from the seniors, also falling conveniently at the beginning of a hectic

school term.

Preparation for STC was rushed in general with three days to pack and almost nil time

for emotional preparation. The secondary 2 and 3 squads gathered in the school

canteen after International Friendship Day celebrations and made our way to Changi

Jetty. Upon arrival at Pulau Ubin, we made the trek to Camp Resilience where we met

with the other schools squads and were split into our groups. After several briefings,

STC had began.

Despite the poor timing, I had really enjoyed the camp. Activities such as fieldcooking, jetty jumping and the ropes course had allowed our group to bond as a

whole. Be it working with cadets from other schools or during arduous activities, we

were taught how to face our fears and survive, even in the toughest situations. The

three days flew by, and upon reaching mainland on Sunday, we were greeted with yet

another week of school. However, despite our hectic schedules, our squad and group

mates still kept in extremely close contact

Until now, I feel a hint of sadness as STC signifies that we would get only one final visit

to Camp Resilience. Turned out that STC wasnt that bad after all. In fact, it had beenvery enriching, providing indispensable skills to all the cadets.

SURVIVAL

TRAINING CAMPBy Head of Admin & HR, Lee Yi

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