Reminder for SJAB Students Going China on Monday 26 Nov

Dear cadets going for the China HK overseas trip,

Please remember to meet at Changi Airport Terminal 3 Row 10 this coming Monday 26 November before 5.15am.

Remember to bring the items in the packing list and keep your jacket in your hand carry backpack. Also avoid bringing expensive items like expensive smartphones and gaming gadgets.

Please also check your email for attachments on the programme for the school visits and updates for the itinerary.

Thank you.
Mr Yong

Submission of NYAA Booklet.

Dear Sec2 cadets,

Please submit your completed NYAA booklet before the start of the camp. One IC please help collect all 16 booklets and pass it to me by 7.30a.m. Thanks.

-KaiXin

Cadets Going On SJAB Guangdong HK Trip

Dear cadets going for the Guangdong HK overseas trip,

We are one week away from the trip. As we approach that fantastic day, here are some updates you need to know:

1.     The weather in Guangdong and Hongkong have been mostly periodic showers.

a.     Hongkong’s estimated weather will be between 17 degrees to 27 degrees. It is cold in the morning and hot in the afternoon.

b.     Zhuhai is between 21 to 25 degrees

c.     Foshan is between 21 to 29 degrees

d.     Guangzhou is between 17 to 20 degrees

Thus the colder areas are Guangzhou and Hongkong. Please ensure you have a suitable jacket or sweater based on this weather in your handcarry bag. Do make sure you bring an umbrella in case of rain.

2.     In view of this wet weather, you are advised to take a flu jab if you want to increase your immune system. However, there has been many cases of people falling sick after taking the jab due to body resistance. If you do want to take the jab, please consult the doctor or parents to make an informed decision.  Nevertheless, please note that prevention is better than cure. Please wear a jacket at all times, follow instructions and drink plenty of water every night when you are in the hotel. Then you should not fall sick.

3.     There is a change in the SJAB school we are visiting as the current school is busy with speech day preparations. In view of this, we are visiting another secondary school known as Sun Hoi Directors’ College (東華三院辛亥年總理中學). It is actually the National SJAB Footdrill champion in Hongkong. There is a chance we need to perform. Maybe I suggest you can modify some camp performance for it. They have a website you can visit at http://shd.school.hk/system/tool/newsletter/index.php?netroom_id=1&channel=&tool_id=14653&tool_admin=0&popup=1. There have quite a few videos in youtube too.

4.     You need to prepare 3-4 small inexpensive gifts for the students in the Hongkong school. It is the sincerity and packaging that is more important than the price. Suggested gifts that are uniquely Singapore is like the Anderson exercise book or foolscap pad. You can wrap with a gift wrapper and it looks good. Other possibilities are like Singapore logo key chains or souvenirs. As we are representing Singapore SJAB HQ, I will also be passing 2-3 SJAB logo keychains you can give them together with your personal gifts. I will also pass you SJAB HQ newsletter. However, in the event you did not use the gifts, you need to return me back. Cause it has to be returned back to HQ.

5.     We have collected quite a few items in the last few weeks. I will meet all of you after the SJAB camp on Thursday to pass you the items (books, toys, stationary) that you need to put in your luggage. This is so that each luggage will not exceed 20kg. We will consolidate them in China.

6.     Please make sure you bring along a pair of jeans. Cause we need to standardize attire for the SJAB HQ visit.

7.     All service-learning projects have to be checked by either Mrs Kumar or myself before Monday 26 November.

8.     The Foshan primary school has been changed to Foshan Rainbow Special Education Training Centre. This was a change just 2 days ago as the earlier is not available. For the special education centre, the students are 5 to 7 years old, may have physical disabilities or autism. For this group, please prepare simple games to play with them. Please bring along sweets as well.

9.     For the Zhuhai primary school, it is confirmed. Your teaching aids and materials will all be used there. We will donate English books for their library. Please also prepare some sweets for both schools.

10.  I have attached some documents. Please check your email. They will give you more ideas on the places we are visiting and the admin details I have informed you earlier.

11. Please familiarise yourself with Anderson SJAB's history. The students might ask you. You can find our history in the blog tab above. 

Thank you. Please don’t fall sick or get injured this week. So that you can have a meaningful time there. Remember the things we emphasize for the packing list especially personal medication and no expensive gadgets (PSP, smartphones, iPads) . If there is anything you are not sure, please ask us. 

Mr Yong

November camp

Dear cadets,

All of you will have to pay $10 each for the November Camp. Group ICs to collect the money from your group members before falling in on the first day of camp. Thanks.

Feiqi

Updated: Additional points to note for promotion test

Dear cadets,
Please note that your practical test will cover CPR as well. To the Sec2s, please note that your practical test will cover the basics, such as calling for help, administering correct treatments, etc. Thanks.

Jiahui

Attire for 15 Nov

In case you were wondering,

The attire for tomorrow's mock performance will be appropriate school attire. Basically, it's up to you. Do be punctual for tomorrow so that we can end early.

-Kai Xin

Promotion test

Dear cadets,
As you all may have known, you all will have an upcoming promotion test during camp. The Sec1c will take their lance corporal test while the Sec2s will take their corporal test. Please take note of the respective components for each platoon:
Lance corporal test components:
1) Theory test (MCQ, 30 marks in total)
    Duration: 30 min

2)Practical test (FA)

3) Foot drills

Corporal test components:
1) Theory test (MCQ and free-response, 70 marks in total)
     Duration: 1 hour

2) Practical test (case given)

3) Foot drills

Do start revising for your test now, as you all will be tested on what you all have learnt so far. Thanks.

Jiahui

On 15 November...

Dear cadets,

As mentioned previously, there will be a meet-up in school to show your camp performance beforehand.
It will be on the 15 November (Thursday) 9.30 a.m. Please meet outside St. John Room. Do bring along the materials you need for the mock performance (like music for accompany etc.)

Next,
A friendly reminder to all Sec2 cadets to do and submit your completed and filled-up NYAA Bronze Booklet  by 20 November (1st day of camp). Those who are not going for camp, please pass your completed booklet to your fellow platoon mates who are attending camp. I want all booklets to be submitted on the day itself. No excuses will be entertained. One Sec2 IC (preferably the COS) please collect and submit to me when you all report for camp.

Any questions?

- Kai Xin

Recalcitrant People

Dear Cadets, 

There are still 4 of you that did not hand up the November Camp form yet. This is a final reminder for you to hand up the forms. 

The 4 people are:
1) Sun Ren Yong

2) Justin Ang

3) Veloria Clark
4) Emmanuel

Here is the form in case you give me the excuse that you lost the form.

Requirements for Camp Groups (Nov Camp 2012)

Dear cadets,

Here are some of the requirements below for your preparation of your Nov Camp activities:

Flag Standardization
Flag: 1.50m to 1m
Flag Pole: 1.20m
Include flag decoration and please attach to flag to the pole firmly. There will be severe punishments to the group who does not take care of the flag. There will be a presentation of group flags. Try to make the flag as creative as possible. Flag presentation will be judged based on how well the groups can explain and elaborate on the symbolism and purpose of the design.

Cheers
2 Long Cheers (min. 8 lines)
3 Short Cheers (min. 4 lines)
Make sure everyone memorizes their group cheers. Prizes will be given for the team with the most catchy, and confident expression of the cheers

Camp Performance

3 Skit
3 Dance
(You may include singing as part of your performance if necessary)

• Group ICs please message me (8168 3708) your preferred choice of performance. If you want to swap performances with another group, please settle with the other group before confirming with me. Please do so by 4 November 9 p.m.
• Only 2 groups are allowed to merge
• Do prepare interesting performances, where every group member has a role to play!
• Ensure that there are no explicit content in your performance and must be content must be appropriate (PG-13)
• If you need any music or sound effects for your performance, please prepare them beforehand and store it in a thumb-drive.
• Be original and capture the hearts of the audience~
• Important: Groups will have to show us your performances beforehand! It will most likely be on the 15 November 2012, Thursday, 9.30 a.m. Group ICs please message me whether most of your group members are able to make it on that day and make alternative arrangements.

Extras

• Please standardize the type of green mug used for camp (all must be the same).
• Maintain good proper attire and discipline throughout the training camp.
• Memorise and remember the St. John Pledge and Dinner Song.
• Read up and practice seriously on your FA and also TOC.

Any other questions? Message me or your SSGT Kai Li.

A training camp is a training camp, but doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy yourself to the fullest :D

(especially during campfire~)

Enjoy your holidays and be sure to balance work and play! :)

-Kai Xin