Dear cadets, here are the details for tomorrow's GM (1/8/12):
Reporting time: 3.15 p.m.
Attire: Full brigade with CPBS badges and gloves
Things to bring: 1 1.5l ice mountain water bottle with names labelled
Please do not be late again. Thanks.
Jiahui
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Sunday, 29 July 2012
Monday GM details (30/7/12)
Dear cadets, note that there will be NDP training tomorrow(30/7/12), details are as followed:
Reporting time: 2.15 p.m.
Attire: PT kit
Things to bring: 1 1.5l ice mountain water bottle with names labelled
Thanks.
Jiahui
Reporting time: 2.15 p.m.
Attire: PT kit
Things to bring: 1 1.5l ice mountain water bottle with names labelled
Thanks.
Jiahui
Thursday, 26 July 2012
BGI Rehearsal (28/7)
Time: 8.30am
Attire: Half - brigade
Things To Bring: A reasonable size water bottle and your name tag
Pls hydrate yourself before coming and hav enough rest the day before.
(If any of the info above is wrong pls comment)
Thx,
Zong Han
Attire: Half - brigade
Things To Bring: A reasonable size water bottle and your name tag
Pls hydrate yourself before coming and hav enough rest the day before.
(If any of the info above is wrong pls comment)
Thx,
Zong Han
Friday GM (27/7/12) updates
Dear cadets, sorry for the late post but do please take note that there has been a change for tomorrow's GM due to changes in the NDP training schedule:
Reporting time: 2.45 p.m. SHARP
Attire: Full brigade with CPBS badges and gloves
Additionally, for those who are fasting, you are not required to bring the 1.5l water bottle. Thanks.
Reporting time: 2.45 p.m. SHARP
Attire: Full brigade with CPBS badges and gloves
Additionally, for those who are fasting, you are not required to bring the 1.5l water bottle. Thanks.
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Wednesday (25/7/12), Friday (27/7/12) GM details
Dear cadets, here are the GM details for tomorrow(25/7/12) and that of Friday's (27/7/12):
Wednesday (25/7/12)
Reporting time: 3.15 p.m.
Attire: PT kit
Things to bring: All--triangular and roller bandages, FA manual
Friday (27/7/12)
Reporting time: 3.15 p.m.
Attire: Full brigade w/o CPBS badges and gloves
Things to bring: 1 1.5l ice mountain water bottle each with name labelled
Please brush up on your FA and foot drill skills. Also, please check the blog constantly for any further updates. Thanks.
Jiahui
Wednesday (25/7/12)
Reporting time: 3.15 p.m.
Attire: PT kit
Things to bring: All--triangular and roller bandages, FA manual
Friday (27/7/12)
Reporting time: 3.15 p.m.
Attire: Full brigade w/o CPBS badges and gloves
Things to bring: 1 1.5l ice mountain water bottle each with name labelled
Please brush up on your FA and foot drill skills. Also, please check the blog constantly for any further updates. Thanks.
Jiahui
Monday, 23 July 2012
SJAB Guangdong Hongkong Overseas Trip FAQ
Dear all,
I receive quite a few questions on the trip so I thought maybe I can answer them in the blog as they are good questions:
Q1: Is the trip dangerous?
Answer 1: All the sites are tourist sites. In fact some of them like the Opium War museum has a certified 5 star rating by the government in China. We chose China for CIP compared to the other Asian states as it is politically stable. Our travel agent is also a famous accredited travel company in Singapore. The places we are trekking at safe too. They are like the tourist routes in Seven Star Crags and the stairs in Tian Tan Buddha. However, as similar to all overseas trips like the sec 2 Sabbatical, it is very important to follow instructions like time to meet, time to lights out for safety reasons. These precautions are similar to what we do in school trips too. That is the reason why we specify that cadets who join must follow instructions, not carry serious breathing problems or injuries, and not be fussy over food. Following instructions also includes not being late every morning or every site we visit. Cause it will delay the whole trip and make us look bad in front other CCA. We cannot be reminding you everyday to bathe, change your clothes or have enough sleep. We also cannot have students fussy over food cause it is not right to waste food. The needy village school students have not enough food. Food in China tends to be more oily and salty as both are symbols of wealth.
Q2: How physical is the trip itself?
Answer 2: It is definitely less physical than NCOC and our physical trainings. However, there is quite a bit of walking over medium to long distances at leisure pace. CIP schools are usually located inside the village and not on the main road. Moreover, we need some walking to explore some places like Victoria Peak and some tourist sites. It should not be an issue if you have been taking part in GM physical activities or have survived NCOC. However, we do not advise students with serious asthma, breathing difficulties or injuries to join. Reason is because we want our students to have complete experiences overseas. It will be a waste if you are constantly in the bus. Moreover, the medical facilities in countryside is not as good so immediate treatment may be a issue if there is a sudden attack.
Q3: Is it a fun trip?
Answer 3: It is a trip that prepares you to be a leader. Service Learning is important in Poly and JC. It is a soft skill that we want to pass down to you. This trip took around 2 years to plan. The reason it took so long was we wanted to make sure all the activities and sites prepared are unique and customised to the SJAB motto of "the Service of Mankind," that translates itself as preparing our cadets for the medical sector and service to the community. That is why most of the activities are leaned towards physical or soft skills based. Our concept is similar to the "Doctors without Borders" concept, where we believe we can make a difference to the needy not just in Singapore but in Asia. Shopping is not something we look into cause we have limited time. Shopping is something you can do when you go on family vacations or personal trips when you grow up. It does not prepare you to be a leader. We leave it to the word of mouth of cadets who have travelled with us before whether the unique SJAB experience is fun. They are the best ambassadors. For those who believe in what we do and our motto, please sign up for the trip if your parents are ok. Cause from past experiences, you will benefit a lot. Can ask those past, present CSMs and corps officer who have joined us.
Q4: What is the weather in Guangzhou and Hongkong in late November? Do I need winter clothes?
Answer 4: The weather in Hongkong is around 20-25 degrees in day time and can drop to 11- 15 degrees nightime. No winter clothes is needed. You can look at Hongkong serial shows actors and actresses to see what they wear. Guangzhou is same temperature but slightly colder in more rural areas. No need winter clothes.
Q5: How different is the CIP from Sec 2 Sabbatical?
Answer 5: It is a smaller group per activity or class. In Sec 2 Sabbatical, 40 students are involved in one activity. Ours will be in groups of around 8. It is much smaller but the learning experiences are far richer. We also provide more individual mentoring.
Q6: How much do I need to pay for the trip?
Answer 6: For PRs and foreigners, you need to pay $1525, excluding VISA charges for some nationalities. For Singapore citizens, there is a error in my briefing on Friday. The amount you pay should be the following, subject to minor changes depending on number of students going. Cause we have a small sum of incentive money due to CAA Gold. Currently we cap the additional money per Singapore citizen at $200. The reason why only Spore citizens get this sum of money is cause this is from the MOE Internationalisation and Opportunity Fund for Singapore citizens only. This amount will be more if there are fewer cadets going cause it is a lump sum divided by number of cadets:
—Parents gross income below $2500: Students pay 20% ($265: limited cadets can qualify due to cap for number of students per trip that can claim this top tier subsidy)
—Parents gross income $2501 to $3500: Students pay 50% ($662)
—Parents gross income $3501 to $$4500: Students pay 75% ($993)
—Parents gross income $4501 and above: Students pay 100% ($1325)
You can pass me the forms on Wednesday in GM if you are interested and your parents are ok. There are only 25 vacancies. Sec 2s and Sec 3s will get top priority as I recognize your sacrifices this year in NCOC, BGI and FA competition. Moreover you don't have many chances left to travel. Sec 1s please apply too if your parents are ok as we usually have vacancies left for Sec 1s in the last 4 years. If there is a need for interview, the criteria is based on attendance in CCA, participation in CCA, achievements in CCA and other factors like academic performance and leadership potential.
Thanks.
Mr Yong
I receive quite a few questions on the trip so I thought maybe I can answer them in the blog as they are good questions:
Q1: Is the trip dangerous?
Answer 1: All the sites are tourist sites. In fact some of them like the Opium War museum has a certified 5 star rating by the government in China. We chose China for CIP compared to the other Asian states as it is politically stable. Our travel agent is also a famous accredited travel company in Singapore. The places we are trekking at safe too. They are like the tourist routes in Seven Star Crags and the stairs in Tian Tan Buddha. However, as similar to all overseas trips like the sec 2 Sabbatical, it is very important to follow instructions like time to meet, time to lights out for safety reasons. These precautions are similar to what we do in school trips too. That is the reason why we specify that cadets who join must follow instructions, not carry serious breathing problems or injuries, and not be fussy over food. Following instructions also includes not being late every morning or every site we visit. Cause it will delay the whole trip and make us look bad in front other CCA. We cannot be reminding you everyday to bathe, change your clothes or have enough sleep. We also cannot have students fussy over food cause it is not right to waste food. The needy village school students have not enough food. Food in China tends to be more oily and salty as both are symbols of wealth.
Q2: How physical is the trip itself?
Answer 2: It is definitely less physical than NCOC and our physical trainings. However, there is quite a bit of walking over medium to long distances at leisure pace. CIP schools are usually located inside the village and not on the main road. Moreover, we need some walking to explore some places like Victoria Peak and some tourist sites. It should not be an issue if you have been taking part in GM physical activities or have survived NCOC. However, we do not advise students with serious asthma, breathing difficulties or injuries to join. Reason is because we want our students to have complete experiences overseas. It will be a waste if you are constantly in the bus. Moreover, the medical facilities in countryside is not as good so immediate treatment may be a issue if there is a sudden attack.
Q3: Is it a fun trip?
Answer 3: It is a trip that prepares you to be a leader. Service Learning is important in Poly and JC. It is a soft skill that we want to pass down to you. This trip took around 2 years to plan. The reason it took so long was we wanted to make sure all the activities and sites prepared are unique and customised to the SJAB motto of "the Service of Mankind," that translates itself as preparing our cadets for the medical sector and service to the community. That is why most of the activities are leaned towards physical or soft skills based. Our concept is similar to the "Doctors without Borders" concept, where we believe we can make a difference to the needy not just in Singapore but in Asia. Shopping is not something we look into cause we have limited time. Shopping is something you can do when you go on family vacations or personal trips when you grow up. It does not prepare you to be a leader. We leave it to the word of mouth of cadets who have travelled with us before whether the unique SJAB experience is fun. They are the best ambassadors. For those who believe in what we do and our motto, please sign up for the trip if your parents are ok. Cause from past experiences, you will benefit a lot. Can ask those past, present CSMs and corps officer who have joined us.
Q4: What is the weather in Guangzhou and Hongkong in late November? Do I need winter clothes?
Answer 4: The weather in Hongkong is around 20-25 degrees in day time and can drop to 11- 15 degrees nightime. No winter clothes is needed. You can look at Hongkong serial shows actors and actresses to see what they wear. Guangzhou is same temperature but slightly colder in more rural areas. No need winter clothes.
Q5: How different is the CIP from Sec 2 Sabbatical?
Answer 5: It is a smaller group per activity or class. In Sec 2 Sabbatical, 40 students are involved in one activity. Ours will be in groups of around 8. It is much smaller but the learning experiences are far richer. We also provide more individual mentoring.
Q6: How much do I need to pay for the trip?
Answer 6: For PRs and foreigners, you need to pay $1525, excluding VISA charges for some nationalities. For Singapore citizens, there is a error in my briefing on Friday. The amount you pay should be the following, subject to minor changes depending on number of students going. Cause we have a small sum of incentive money due to CAA Gold. Currently we cap the additional money per Singapore citizen at $200. The reason why only Spore citizens get this sum of money is cause this is from the MOE Internationalisation and Opportunity Fund for Singapore citizens only. This amount will be more if there are fewer cadets going cause it is a lump sum divided by number of cadets:
—Parents gross income below $2500: Students pay 20% ($265: limited cadets can qualify due to cap for number of students per trip that can claim this top tier subsidy)
—Parents gross income $2501 to $3500: Students pay 50% ($662)
—Parents gross income $3501 to $$4500: Students pay 75% ($993)
—Parents gross income $4501 and above: Students pay 100% ($1325)
You can pass me the forms on Wednesday in GM if you are interested and your parents are ok. There are only 25 vacancies. Sec 2s and Sec 3s will get top priority as I recognize your sacrifices this year in NCOC, BGI and FA competition. Moreover you don't have many chances left to travel. Sec 1s please apply too if your parents are ok as we usually have vacancies left for Sec 1s in the last 4 years. If there is a need for interview, the criteria is based on attendance in CCA, participation in CCA, achievements in CCA and other factors like academic performance and leadership potential.
Thanks.
Mr Yong
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Friday GM details (20/7/12)
Dear cadets, here are the GM details for tomorrow, 20/7/12:
Reporting time: 3.30 p.m.
Attire: PT kit
Thanks.
Jiahui
Reporting time: 3.30 p.m.
Attire: PT kit
Thanks.
Jiahui
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Wednesday GM details (18/7/12)
Dear cadets, here are the details for tomorrow's GM (18/7/12):
Reporting time: 3.15 p.m.
Attire: PT kit
Please remind your other platoon mates who might have seen the GM details on the notice board instead, as the details there and in this post do not tally. Thanks.
Jiahui
Reporting time: 3.15 p.m.
Attire: PT kit
Things to bring: All--triangular and roller bandages
Please remind your other platoon mates who might have seen the GM details on the notice board instead, as the details there and in this post do not tally. Thanks.
Jiahui
Monday, 16 July 2012
Citizenship Test
Dear Sec1s Cadets,
You will have your Citizenship test this Friday, 20 July. Please study hard and pass the test. Please remember to work on your Citizenship project. Good Luck!
You will have your Citizenship test this Friday, 20 July. Please study hard and pass the test. Please remember to work on your Citizenship project. Good Luck!
Friday, 13 July 2012
Crime Prevention ProjectWork
Sec2s,
The crime prevention project deadline is extended to Next Fri 20 July.
You have to do a scrapbook and must have relevant info on the 5 preventable crimes (How it happens, what can you do to prevent, actions needed to take if it happens etc)
The crime prevention project deadline is extended to Next Fri 20 July.
You have to do a scrapbook and must have relevant info on the 5 preventable crimes (How it happens, what can you do to prevent, actions needed to take if it happens etc)
And also, you need to have at least 2 articles on the preventable crime and write up a summary on it.
The size should be A4, it can be put in a file, decorations are strongly encouraged.
What your scrapbooks need to fulfill:
1) Creativity
2) Relevant Informations
2) Relevant Informations
3) Must be neat and tidy
4) Proper English structure (No singlish is allowed. Please write formally, no short forms as well)
I/c to collate everyone's projectwork and write down neatly on a piece of paper, who handed up and who didnt and why.
Some Logistic Stuff
Dear Cadets,
1) Sec2s, you are to pay $10 for your corp tee by the next GM.
2) Sec2s, if you want to claim your money for the food today, pass me the receipts next GM.
3) To all levels, if your brigade items were to be damaged, you can pass me the damaged items and will exchange a new one. it comes free but the items only includes belt, buckle, flash and beret.
We haven been punishing you guys for not bringing pieces of the brigade items, but from today onwards, failure to bring them will be punished accordingly as we realised more and more of you cadets have been borrowing the items. We hope not to do that.
Thks.
Zi Ping
1) Sec2s, you are to pay $10 for your corp tee by the next GM.
2) Sec2s, if you want to claim your money for the food today, pass me the receipts next GM.
3) To all levels, if your brigade items were to be damaged, you can pass me the damaged items and will exchange a new one. it comes free but the items only includes belt, buckle, flash and beret.
We haven been punishing you guys for not bringing pieces of the brigade items, but from today onwards, failure to bring them will be punished accordingly as we realised more and more of you cadets have been borrowing the items. We hope not to do that.
Thks.
Zi Ping
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
Friday GM (13 July) Schedule
Reporting Time: 1400h
Attire: Full Brigade with CPBS badges and gloves
Things To Bring: Anything that the cadets owe the NCO
Please be well hydrated before you come for GM as it
will be another long and hot day; also have sufficient amount of rest the day
before.
Thx,
Zong Han
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Wednesday GM (11/7/12) details
Dear cadets, here are the GM details for tomorrow's GM:
Reporting time: 3.00 p.m. sharp
Attire: Half brigade (w/ name tag)
Things to bring: One 1.5l ice mountain water bottle with names labelled
Do hydrate yourselves and fill your water bottles to the brim before coming for GM. Thanks.
Jiahui
Reporting time: 3.00 p.m. sharp
Attire: Half brigade (w/ name tag)
Things to bring: One 1.5l ice mountain water bottle with names labelled
Do hydrate yourselves and fill your water bottles to the brim before coming for GM. Thanks.
Jiahui
Saturday, 7 July 2012
Thursday, 5 July 2012
Crime Prevention Test
Dear Sec2 cadets,
You will be having your crime prevention test tomorrow after your NDP training. Please revise for the test and remember to bring your notes tomorrow. I expect all of you to pass the test, so be sure to do your best and study hard for it.
Good luck!
-Kai Xin
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Friday GM (6 July)
Reporting Time: 1400h
Attire: Full Brigade with CPBS badges and gloves
Things To Bring: 1.5 liter Ice Mountain water bottle
(Both Levels)
Please be well hydrated before GM as it will be a
tough day and have at least 7 hours of sleep, good luck.
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
YMCA Forms
Dear Cadets,
For those who have not submitted your signed YMCA forms, please do so by TOMORROW, 4 JULY WED by hook or by crook when GM starts. Failure to do so may result in severe consequences. Remember to bring your 1.5l water bottle tomorrow and have adequate rest.
Thanks.
-Kai Xin
For those who have not submitted your signed YMCA forms, please do so by TOMORROW, 4 JULY WED by hook or by crook when GM starts. Failure to do so may result in severe consequences. Remember to bring your 1.5l water bottle tomorrow and have adequate rest.
Thanks.
-Kai Xin
Monday, 2 July 2012
Wednesday GM (4/7/12)
Dear cadets, here are the GM details for this coming Wednesday:
Reporting time: 3.00 p.m.
Attire: PT kit
Things to bring:
All--One 1.5l ice mountain water bottle each, with names labelled
This Wednesday, there will be NDP training, and all of you should know that you all will be participating in it. Please have your lunch during recess if you think there's no time for you to eat after school. Hydrate yourselves well before coming for training as it is going to be a hot afternoon, and fill your water bottles to the brim. Thanks.
Jiahui
Reporting time: 3.00 p.m.
Attire: PT kit
Things to bring:
All--One 1.5l ice mountain water bottle each, with names labelled
This Wednesday, there will be NDP training, and all of you should know that you all will be participating in it. Please have your lunch during recess if you think there's no time for you to eat after school. Hydrate yourselves well before coming for training as it is going to be a hot afternoon, and fill your water bottles to the brim. Thanks.
Jiahui
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