Camp info

Regarding tmr's camp, the reporting time is 8am at the track. For NCOs, report at 7am for a meeting.

Please bring all the essential items listed in the packing list in either a haversack or a bag big enough to fit them and do not bring any unauthorised items to camp.
Remember to bring an EXTRA backpack too.

The camp will last for 4 days 3 nights and we will probably reach school on sunday at around 2pm.

For those who have special medication to take, do bring them to camp and take them regularly.

If you have any doubts, do ask your NCOs.

Thanks

Words After the Competition (Desmond)

Hey all.

The just concluded Zone 10 Footdrill Competition hasn't entirely been a happy affair for us. NO awards, no nothing.

I shall be straightforward with all. Yesterday, I received news and I am sad to say that the last position belong to us. Position 6th out of 6 teams that took part. Most of you reading this post would be probably wondering 'How?'. This result may come as a surprise to some of you, or to others, the last position for us has already been predicted.

I can't hide my disappointment from you all too.
I realised that if this was the kind of the evaluation the judge has given us, he definitely has his reasons and well, we cannot do anything but to accept it.

Then again, its heartening to see how all of you come through the practice sessions and outperformed yourself, exceeded expectations of the officers, the NCOs to complete the task to 'show a different standard' of yourself before and after the competition.

I know many of you might attribute our failure to the last minute trainings and not being able to settle on a finalised footdrill team coupled with sudden amendments of names.
Maybe we could have done better in this aspect and no doubt, this serves as a learning point to all- even the next footdrill competition members, that efficiency does matter, a lot.

2 years later, it all depends on what you want to achieve for yourself, the hunger for an achievement. When you have self-belief, nothing is impossible and surely, with ample practice and discipline, success will come soon for us during FDC in 2010.

To all cadets who were a part of the contingent, you guys were great and even when the chips were down, you put in a wholehearted effort. I would like you guys to remember that:

Failure is not about going home with nothing; it is the part where you pick yourself up and move on.

AND

Winning isn't everything, because it just comes as a PROPER recognition of the efforts put in.


Thanks and all the best.

Words After the Competition (Bertinus Sir)

FDC is finally over. A job well done to all involved. Your drills have definitely improved tremendously over the course of the past few weeks. Of course I was disappointed by the results as well. We honestly thought that you were better than MSHS, but we’ll just leave it at that…

I especially want to congratulate those who turned up for every training the past week. More specifically Desmond and Shi Min who have been present for every training trying to encourage and motivate all the cadets. Once again good job and have a great school holiday.

Bertinus Sir.

Words Before the Competition

Hey all!

The big day's here tmr. We'd be up against 5 other schools, and obviously the competition is tough. Some of you may still be lacking the belief that we can get something from this competition and that we can't even compete with the rest.
You gotta get rid of the mindset.

We go into competition, we do our sequence, put in our best efforts. NO matter what the result might be, it's all but secondary. We can still hold our heads high with pride and say, look, we all gave our best shot and there's not a single thing worth regretting.

Just because the stereotype of other schools having better standards should not be the factor of us not putting in even more effort. An even stronger motivation should be cultivated among us instead.

Good luck for tmr, be alert, focus and whatever you do, do your 'bestest' best. (:

Thanks.

FDC 2008

For all participating cadets, please report to school by 7.30am in your half-u.
Of course dun forget your full u.

We will be doing one sequence and the bus will be leaving between 7.50am to 8am.
Please have your breakfast before you come to school.

For supporters, you have to make your way there yourself to Maris Stellla Primary School by 9am. Attire is quarter u.

Thanks.

BRING YOUR IDENTIFICATION CARDS TMR! URGENT!

Dates for FDC trainings

The following are the remaining dates for FDC trainings, serving as a reminder to all in the contingent.

- 17th Nov 08, Monday (9am - 1pm, Full u)
- 18th Nov 08, Tuesday (2pm - 6pm, Half u)
- 19th Nov 08, Wednesday (9am - 1pm, Half u)
- 20th Nov 08, Thursday (9am - 1pm, Full u)

The attendence is disgustingly bad and not the least encouraging at all. You people are taking part in this competition as a contingent, not as individuals. Don't expect to skip trainings just because you think it doesn't matter whatsoever and treat our phone calls as inconveniences.

Catholic High is not participating in this bi-annual competition just for the sake of making up the numbers there. We are there to at least deliver an award winning performance and show other corps that we have the standard to be at the top. With such poor attitude and attendence, do you guys seriously expect others to have high regard for us? Its more like they'd underestimate us.

So please guys, get you act together fast. You don't need NCOs to send an invitation to you personally to invite you down for trainings, especially with so little time left.

And the officers are watching you. Buck up, cadets..

More Updates...

Newest list of FDC cadets:

-Commander:
SGT Desmond Tan

-Contingent:
SGT Raymond Thien (Asst. Commander)
SGT Jordan Lee
SGT Wong Yiren
SGT Yee Yao Cheng
CPL Damien Chan
LCP Lee Guan Jie
LCP Tong Zhong Zhen
LCP Aikeen Lim
LCP Aloysius Tan
LCP Ian Goh
LCP Brendan Choong
LCP Lim Han Chun
LCP Keane Looi
LCP Myron Chien
CDT Edmund Ong
CDT Eugene Foo
CDT Foo Yong Chin
CDT Lim Dao Shen

-Reserves:
CPL Loo Leong Shuen
CDT Bryan Quah
CDT Kevin Chan

Congrats our KSJ scholars!

All cadets who took the KSJ exam last Sunday, the results were in.
Glad to announce that EVERYONE have passed the exam and the KSJ badge will soon be given to you.

Great job and keep it up. (:

Latest Updates for SJAB

Hey guys, this post will contain all the updates after the NCOs meeting.
Please take a look at them carefully and take note of everything.

1. FOOTDRILL COMPETITION 2008 CONTINGENT

The list below is the finalised contingent for all cadets who will be taking part in the Footdrill Competition 2008 at Maris Stella Primary School on 22nd November 08, Saturday.

-Commander:
SGT Desmond Tan

-Contingent:
SGT Raymond Thien (Asst. Commander)
SGT Jordan Lee
SGT Wong Yiren
SGT Yee Yao Cheng
CPL Damien Chan
LCP Lee Guan Jie
LCP Tong Zhong Zhen
LCP Aikeen Lim
LCP Aloysius Tan
LCP Ian Goh
LCP Brendan Choong
LCP Lang Kun
LCP Lim Han Chun
LCP Keane Looi
LCP Myron Chien
LCP Samuel Hsu
LCP Tay Jian Xiang
CDT Edmund Ong

-Reserves:
CPL Loo Leong Shuen
CDT Eugene Foo
CDT Sai Prema


All above mentioned names, please bear in mind that your attendence for the trainings are COMPULSARY and without any valid reason, there is excuse as to not being present.
The training dates for this week and next week before the competition are as follows:

- 13th Nov 08, Thursday (9am - 1pm, Half u)
- 14th Nov 08, Friday (9am - 1pm, Full u)
- 15th Nov 08, Saturday (9am - 1pm, Half u)
- 17th Nov 08, Monday (9am - 1pm, Full u)
- 18th Nov 08, Tuesday (2pm - 6pm, Half u)
- 19th Nov 08, Wednesday (9am - 1pm, Half u)
- 20th Nov 08, Thursday (9am - 1pm, Full u)

The dates and times are subjected to changes so please do check the website regularly.


2. ANNUAL TRAINING CAMP 2008 NEWS

All cadets attending the camp listen up. As stated in the camp packing list (refer to older post below), your are required to bring only 1 pair of track pants.

However, there is a change now. You are required to bring MORE THAN 1 pair of track pants.
It SHOULD NOT be less than 1 pair. Two would be sufficient. SPREAD THIS INFO ASAP.

One more thing, SGT Jordan will be back by the next official training for all. Those who have not gotten your corps tee, please approach him after debrief on that day with your payment.


3. NEXT OFFICIAL TRAINING FOR ALL

The next scheduled training will be on 14th November 08, from 9am to 1pm.
Please pass on the message to all.

Thanks.

NCO mtg

hi all =D.

this is the 100th POST XD.

anw, tmr training has been postponed for all cadets.
the schedule for FDC training will be up tmr.
however all NCOs are required to report to the stall at 9am.


cheers~

7th November Training

There will be a training this Friday, from 12pm to 4pm.

Attire: Full uniform; PT kit
Venue: Track

12pm - 12.30pm: Attendance taking; Uniform Check

12.30pm - 2.30pm: FDC drill session
12.30pm - 2.30pm: Drills session for Year Ones

2.30pm - 2.45pm: Break for all

2.45pm - 3.30pm: PT session

3.30pm - 4.00pm: Camp Briefing/ Debrief