NRC 2007 Highlights

Course Awards

Best Trainees

Secondary 3: Nigel Lo
Secondary 2: Daryl Goh
Secondary 1: Augustine Quek

Most Improved Cadets

Secondary 1: Justin Liew
Secondary 2: Shannon Ronald


Drill Competition

Male Seniors

Champion: Nigel Lo
1st Runner-up: Daryl Goh
2nd Runner-up: Png Shao Kiat

Female Seniors

Champion: Elaine Ang
1st runner up: Vanessa Wee
2nd runner up: Chua Kai Xin

Secondary 1 Juniors

Gold Award: Augustine Quek
Sliver Award: Shermane Lim
Bronze Award: Debra Lim

Most Outstanding Cadet

Daryl Goh


Promotions

Lance Corporals

Andrew Chan
Augustine Quek
Debra Lim
Edmond Woon
Hillary Tan
Javier Koh
Khoo Jin Hao
Ng Seok Kee
Rebecca Sue William
Shermane Lim
Wilbur Tan

Corporals

Bernard Yip
Chan Feng Ye
Dawn Tan
Shannan Ronald
Shirley Tay

Sergeants

Chua Kai Xin
Daryl Goh
Frankie Toh
Low Jing Yi
Ng Hwee May
Png Shao Kiat
Vanessa Wee

Joshua Tan
Nina Tan
Olivia Lee
Teo Li Jing
Yuen Wei Kit

Staff Sergeants

Elaine Ang
Koo Chee Sheng
Nigel Lo
Phua Wei Ting

Neo Jun Yuan


I will take this opportunity to thank all Training Officers and instructors who have contributed to NRC 2007 in every way, big and small. Special mention must go to the drill competition initiated by CI Joey and turned into reality by all instructors. Last but not least, I offer my congratulations to all cadets (see above) whose efforts were recognised during the Award & Promotion Ceremony held as part of NRC 2007.


HIP HIP HUAT AH!

Non-Residential Training Camp '07!

Very briefly:


Objectives

(1) To allow Cadet Inspectors (CIs) to focus on leadership training
(2) To raise the overall standard of Secondary 1, 2 & 3 squads
(3) To conduct various tests for Secondary 1, 2 & 3 squads


Remarks

Cadets are expected to inform their CIs or Teacher Officers and provide valid reasons (and documentation, if any) if they:

(a) Are unable to attend training on certain days
(b) Can only report after the official reporting time
(c) Have to be dismissed before the official dismissal time


Training Schedule

Secondary 1s

22 November, Thursday, 7.30 am - 1.30 pm
23 November, Friday, 8.00 am - 1.30 pm
24 November, Saturday, 8.00 am - 5.30 pm
25 November, Sunday, 8.00 am - 5.00 pm

Secondary 2s & NCOs

22 November, 7.30 am - 5.30 pm
23 November, 8.00 am - 5.30 pm
24 November, 8.00 am - 5.30 pm
25 November, 8.00 am - 5.00 pm


For more details, you may refer to the Notification to your parent/s.

Do you know that...

...Unit begins with U (You)?

It does, it does. :)

Heyyy, the Unit is made up of all of US (another word beginning with the letter "u"!) too. xD


And YES, Weekly Training resumes this Friday, 19 October 2007. So await further instructions from your Cadet Inspectors. I look forward to seeing everyone.


Regards

INSP (NPCC) Raymond Yeo

Announcements & Reminders (10 - 16 September 2007)

Hi everyone from HIHS NPCC


1. Weekly Training (12 September 2007, Wednesday)

Secondary 1 to 3 cadets, please fall-in at 2.30pm dressed in full uniform. This session will end at 6.00pm.


2. Campcraft Training (14 September 2007, Friday)

Cadets who are involved, please fall-in at 2.30pm dressed in your campcraft kit. This session will end around 6.30pm.


3. Your Academic Performances Matter

Whenever we (your NPCC officers and instructors) plan an activity for individual squads or the entire unit, its overall impact on your academic performances is one of many important factors that we have to consider. I have told CI Macrina that "we cannot request for a SECOND attempt of any EOY examination for our cadets, but we can always schedule MORE training sessions after the entire round of examinations". This actually means that we will not be organising any NPCC-related activity and training from Term 4 Week 3 onwards. On the other hand, it is likely for all CCA activites (including NPCC) to resume as early as Term 4 Week 5.

It also means that we will always expect you to begin your EOY revision as early as possible. Remember, you are doing our unit proud by doing as well as you can in your studies. After all, NPCC is about nurturing all-rounded cadets who will do their best in all areas of their lives.

Happy mugging then, especially our Secondary 4 & 5 members!


Regards

INSP (NPCC) Raymond Yeo

[Edited] Announcements & Reminders (3 - 9 September 2007)

Hi everyone from HIHS NPCC


You may pick up consent forms for the training sessions held this week from my pigeonhole.


1. Campcraft Training

The abovemention training will take place on the following days:

5 August, Wednesday (1.30pm - 4.30pm)

6 August, Thursday (1.30pm - 4.30pm)

8 August, Saturday (8.30am - 12.30pm)

Cadets who are involved, please fall-in dressed in your campcraft kit.


2. Weekly Training (7 September 2007, Friday)

Secondary 1 to 3 cadets, please fall-in at 1.30pm dressed in mufti. This session will end around 4.30pm.


3. The definition of mufti

We all know that mufti is the less formal version of the Full Uniform (or Full-U) worn by NPCC cadets:

Unit T-shirt
Uniform pants/skirt
Belt
Long black Socks
Plain white shoes

However, according to Cambridge Dictionaries Online, mufti are ordinary clothes worn by people who usually wear uniforms, especially soldiers. Hmm, so different!


Regards

INSP (NPCC) Raymond Yeo

September Events

1. 1st Dry Practice-10/09(Mon) [All sec 2 cadets,Sec 3 cadets who missed] School U

2. NPCC Service Day-15/09(Sat) [Sec 1 to 3 cadets] Full-U

3.2nd Dry Practice-17/09(Mon) [All sec 2 cadets,Sec 3 cadets who missed] School U

4. Sec 2 Shoot-18/09(Tue) [All sec 2 cadets] Full-U

5. Sec 3 Shoot (Make-up)-21/09(Fri) [Sec 3 cadets who missed] Full-U

Unit will stand down after 21/09 till after EOY.

Mr Chang

A condolence letter, in memory of Gabriel of 4 Sincerity '07

Dear family members, friends, classmates & schoolmates of Gabriel


Gabriel, like all of us, is a member of a Uniformed Group, the Scouts. We are deeply saddened to hear the news about his passing on 24 August. Besides remembering him fondly, our thoughts are also with you during this difficult time. He was a cheerful and supportive person to be around. We will miss seeing him on campus.

We remember the time when Gabriel kindly rendered his assistance to our preparations to host visitors from Liaoning Province Experimental School a year ago, in August 2006. His reassuring presence enabled us to hold an incident-free event.

We know you will miss Gabriel greatly. During this difficult time, we know you will draw upon your own strength and the strength of loved ones that hold you in their thoughts. You have our deepest sympathy. Remember, H.I.H.S. is filled with people who care about you and are thinking about you in this difficult time of sorrow.


Holding you in our thoughts

INSP (NPCC) Raymond Yeo
On behalf of Team Resilience
HIHS NPCC Unit

Calling all aspiring writers!

I am seeking cadets who are keen to pen articles that will be published in the 2nd issue of Team Resilience, our bi-annual Unit publication. You don't have to be fantastic with words, believe me.

A sense of urgency will probably do wonders! ;)


Anyway, here are some possible topics:

> NPCC Area 7 Adventure Training Camp '07

> Our semi-final against Pasir Ris Crest SS

> Campcraft Training under CI Joey Pear


Last but not least, your article may even make it to NPCC Magazine December 2007...who knows? So drop me an email at npcchihs@hotmail.com (that's the Unit's new Hotmail address and MSN contact) if you wish to contribute to the Unit through your words.


INSP (NPCC) Raymond Yeo

Announcements & Reminders (Term 3 Week 9)

Hi everyone from HIHS NPCC


1. Campcraft Training (22 August 2007, Wednesday)

Cadets who are involved, please fall-in at 2.30pm dressed in your campcraft kit.. This session will end at 6pm.


2. Weekly Training (24 August 2007, Friday)

This session has been reinstated for cadets who have been undergoing campcraft training. Please fall-in at 2.30pm. This session will end at 6pm.


3. Secondary 1 Swearing-in Ceremony (24 August 2007, Friday)

Secondary 1 cadets, please fall-in by 2.45pm at the usual place dressed in your full-uniform. Submit $2 to the duty SNCO or CI as payment for the light refreshments that you will consume after the ceremony (don't expect sharks' fin soup, okay).


Regards

INSP (NPCC) Raymond Yeo

Our success on 18 August 2007

As usual, I'm pleased to present the following result and respective team members (in alphabetical order):


2nd place, Inter-unit Captain's Ball Competition organised by East View Secondary School

Team Members: Daniel, Eugene, Jin Hao, Kai Xin, Nigel, Shao Kiat, Shirley & Woei Jiun


This means that the Number 1 position has eluded us once again...so we'll just have to try HARDER next time!


Last but not least, we're proving to be an NPCC Captain's Ball powerhouse in the region (Area 7) and country. My not-so-humble opinion, of course! :P


INSP (NPCC) Raymond Yeo

OC Junior~

Yes. As some of you have already known that OC Junior is born already. Both Mrs Chang and baby are healthy and having a good time at home. I only managed to show the photos to some of my teaching classes. Here are two to share.

Btw, he's called Hongli (Hanyu Pinyin) and reaching his 1st month soon.


A/ASP Chang Jee Yen

National Day

Dear Cadets,

National Day has always been important to all of us in one way or another. This is especially for those who have a chance to participate in the school's parade. The TOs, CIs and SNCOs had been there to see your progress in drill standards for every rehearsal and the actual parade.

The Guards-of-Honour contingent will be rotated among other UGs from this year onwards to signify that you are all HIHS students regardless of which UG. This year, the St. John G.O.H. contingent has performed with good standards, no lower than ours in previous years. Nevertheless, NPCC cadets took up other important roles such as the flag bearer i/c and left/right salute markers. And most importantly, our contingent has shown that they are capable of G.O.H. standards.

Things to look out for:

1. There will be one more parade this year which will be the Passing-out-Parade. Arms drill is expected so be prepared to do your best.
   
   
2. The bi-annual Campcraft competition will be held next year. If I didn't remember wrongly, we got into top twenties in 2006. So that is our target, to acheive top twenty and above in 2008. Keeping that in mind, I have extended the service of CI Joey Pear, allowing him to train you in what he is best at.

A/ASP Chang Jee Yen

Our successes in July 2007

July sure is a BUSY month for the Unit!

I'm pleased to present the following results and respective team members (in alphabetical order):


14 July 2007, Area 7 Games Day


2nd place, Inter-unit Pick-up Sticks Competition organised by Seng Kang Secondary School

Team Member: Olivia


2nd place, Inter-unit Captain's Ball Competition organised by Saint Joseph's Convent School

Team Members: Dawn, Elaine, Hwee May, Joanna, Kai Xin, Nina, Shirley, Wan Ting, Wei Ting & Woei Jiun


2nd place, Inter-unit 3-legged Soccer Competition organised by Greendale Secondary School

Team Members: Gang Yi & Jun Yuan


3rd place, Inter-unit Tug-of-war Competition organised by North Vista Secondary School

Main Team Members: Eugene, Joanna, Jocelyn, Jun Xian, Macrina, Shao Kiat, Wan Ting, Wilson & Woei Jiun


28 July 2007

2nd place, Inter-unit Captain's Ball Competition organised by Jurong Secondary School

Team Members: Chee Seng, Daniel, Eugene, Hao Xiang, Jin Hao, Ming Hui & Shao Kiat


Thanks to these successes in inter-unit competitions, our unit has met yet another UOPA (Unit Overall Proficiency Award) criterion. Thank you everyone, including the Cadet Inspectors and supporters, for your contributions to our unit!


INSP (NPCC) Raymond Yeo

Our overall performance during Area 7 ATC 2007 (21 - 23 June)

I am pleased to report that our Unit has performed very well. For the uninitiated, it's an annual 3D2N camp involving both Secondary 2 and 3 cadets from Area 7 (Holy Innocents' High School and 7 other neighbouring schools) in Camp Resilience, the NPCC Campsite on Pulau Ubin. These camps are separate ones, involving both sets of cadets in different activities.


The Unit clinched the following awards during our stay:

Secondary 2 ATC

Best Male Camper: Bernard
Best Female Camper: Hwee May

[Daryl, Feng Ye & Shirley were nominees]

Secondary 3 ATC

Best Female Camper: Woei Jiun

[Elaine, Ming Hui, Li Jing & Yi Hong were nominees]


WELL DONE CAMPERS!! Here are two group photos for Memory Lane:

The cadets with their Cadet Inspectors Jocelyn, Joey, Macrina & Mark

The young ones take centrestage

INSP (NPCC) Raymond Yeo

Our Formation Sign

Words by CI Jocelyn Neo & INSP Raymond Yeo

This is our unit's formation sign. It was created by Training Officers Ag ASP Chang Jee Yen and INSP Raymond Yeo with the aim of developing the quality RESILIENCE in every HIHS NPCC member.

Sky blue was chosen to be the colour of the banner as it is the school colour of HIHS. The number "7" indicates that we are from Area 7. The outline of a blade symbolises the Ceremonial Sword wielded by select members of the NPCC family. The target comprises 4 concentric circles representing the core values of the unit. Sky blue symbolises COMPOSURE (Secondary 4 & 5), red PASSION (Secondary 3), yellow PROACTIVITY (Secondary 2), and orange FRIENDSHIP (Secondary 1). The 4 concentric circles form the target, thus symbolising TEAMWORK.

Last but not least, the sign emphasises that every HIHS NPCC member has what it takes to become a capable and responsible leader who can aim (plan) and shoot (execute tasks) well.

NCO Camp & Area 7 ATC Pre-camp Training (involving Secondary 2 & 3 cadets)

Hi everyone! It sure has been a long time. :)


For your information, Cadet Inspector Jocelyn will meet the abovementioned cadets this coming Friday. The details are as follows:

- 1 June 2007, Parade Square
- Secondary 2 cadets fall-in by 8am
- Secondary 3 cadets fall-in by 7.30am
- Everyone turns up in campcraft kit
- Cadets can leave 30 minutes before their extra/remedial lessons begin
- Everyone will be dismissed no later than 1.30pm


And cadets, submit your Parent's Acknowledgement Slip as well as payment for the NCO Camp to your respective CIs on the same day as well.

Consent forms for this training session has been placed in Mr. Suhaimi's "pigeonhole" beside the Staff Room. So pick up a copy for yourself and your fellow cadet/s as soon as possible.


Regards

INSP (NPCC) Raymond Yeo

Upcoming Events (May to July) (Updated)

This is to keep you updated of the upcoming events according to dates so that your parents can plan for your holidays during June.

1. Sec 3 dry practices (HTA, 11th and 18th May)
2. Sec 3 Classification Shoot (HTA, 25th May) - PTM is from 7:30 am to 4 pm. All sec 3 try to arrange your PTMs in the morning.
3. Sec 3 PK and HFS (HTA, 29th and 30th May)
4. Sec 3/4/5 0.22 Revolver Competition (HTA, 4th Jun)
5. Sec 2 SANA (Sengkang CC, 15th Jun)
6. Sec 2/3 ATC (Pulau Ubin, 21st, 22nd and 23rd Jun)
7. Sec 1 Swearing-in Ceremony (SSS, 5 Jul)
8. Area 7 Games Day (PSS, 7th Jul)
9. Sec 1 Dog Unit Visit (K-9 Unit, 19th July)

Also, you'll be having NDP (Sch) trainings during term 3.

Mr Chang

GONG XI FA CAI!!

On behalf of all Training Officers and Cadet Inspectors of the HIHS NPCC Unit, I'd like to thank every cadet who rendered his/her assistance to the NPCC Chinese Lunar New Year Carnival Game Booth last Friday (16 February).

I'm also taking this opportunity to wish all readers a Happy Chinese Lunar New Year! :D


Regards

INSP (NPCC) Raymond Yeo

Inter Unit Competition (DOTA)

Temasek Secondary School is hosting a competition on DOTA.
Yes, it's the Warcraft DOTA.
Each school can send 1 team of 5 cadets, sec 1 to 5.

If you're interested, reply this post indicating your name by 22nd Feb, Thursday.
Reply as soon as possible because they entertain only the first 15 teams.

Then I will forward you the rules and regulations.

Mr Chang

Unit Overall Proficiency Award 2006

SILVER

I would like to thank everyone who contributed in one way or another in helping the Unit achieve the Silver Award in the 2006 UOPA Competition.

Mr Chang

Announcements & Reminders (Term 1 Week 4)

Hi everyone from HIHS NPCC


1. Another tribute by our Officer Commanding

Our OC Mr. Chang has "caught the PowerPoint bug" from me, and will be showcasing a series of PPT slides he has created on the school TV messaging system from next Monday. Look out for his tribute and more to come from your Cadet Inspectors as well as Mr. Suhaimi!


2. A warm welcome to our Secondary 1 members

It was great to see all of you yesterday. I'm pretty sure your seniors worked hard at making you feel "at home", despite the cold and long (not really, in my opinion) day. They'll continue to do so next week, demonstrating the spirit I mentioned when I spoke to you before dismissal.

And yes, let's hope for sunny weather on 2 February. :)


3. Briefing on standardized procedures for weekly training

Mr. Suhaimi or I will be speaking to all cadets as well as officers regarding the above-mentioned procedures in early February. Our 30-minute briefing covers several aspects of weekly training, including attendance and dismissal times. Letters that summarise the points covered in this briefing will be issued to everyone on the very same day. They are meant for the eyes of your parents or guardians too.


Regards

INSP (NPCC) Raymond Yeo

A tribute to a special group of people

Hi everyone from HIHS NPCC


Keep a lookout for a special "gift" from me to you on the school TV messaging system. (:

Do tell me what you think about it when you see me!


Regards

INSP (NPCC) Raymond Yeo

NPCC 2007

All members of HIHS NPCC Unit,

a warm welcome back to NPCC for 2007.
I would like to introduce you to our officers for this year.

1) I will still be the OC, Ms Chia as the adjutant, Mr Yeo as my right hand-man and Mr Suhaimi as the parade master.
2) We are honoured to have 4 reserve teachers (mentors) to be in our unit. They are Mr Ong Hien Kiat, Ms Lim Wee Keng, Mr Anba and Ms Lim Lin Lin.
3) Then for CIs, we have CI Jocelyn (chief), CI Macrina, CI Mark and CI Yonglin. CI Fulin is still attached to Pei Hwa Sec Sch.
4) Lastly, we have two active senior NCOs, SI Shenn Phua and SSGT Poh Jia Sheng


I didn't upload the January calender as there is no special trainings beside the CCA orientation.

So the trainings for January will be on all fridays 12th, 19th and 26th.

For your information, we will be posting your attendance and duration after the training/event on the 'Attendance' blog site which you can find under links. This is to facilitate you in explaining to your parents if need to.

Mr Chang

The Inter-Unit National Photography Competition 2006 organised by Holy Innocents' High School NPCC Unit

Our unit organised this competition with the intention of getting various NPCC Units to reflect on what it means to be a member of the Corp. 10 teams participated in it. Here are the official results:


Champion - Raffles Girls School (which also receives $100 worth of POPULAR Bookstore vouchers)

1st Runner-up - Punggol Secondary School ($50 worth of POPULAR Bookstore vouchers)

2nd Runner-up - Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School ($30 worth of POPULAR Bookstore vouchers)

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all teams for their participation.


Last but not least, HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! (:


Regards

INSP (NPCC) Raymond Yeo