Behaviour of NPCC cadets

Dear Cadets,

I'd like to remind you that regardless whether you're in NPCC uniform or not, you must behave as a respected person.
I've been receiving complaints from teachers that NPCC cadets do not know how to behave when not in NPCC uniform.

If any of you need to be in the NPCC uniform in order to behave properly, I will order two more sets of NPCC uniform and make you wear it everyday during lesson.

There should be no excuses even if it is just one teacher who complains about you.
Imagine a police going home in plain clothes who do not care when a robber commits a crime right in front of him.

If you do not behave properly when not in NPCC uniform, then you should not be fit to wear the NPCC uniform.

I have consistently recieved complaints about the same cadets over a period of time. I, together with TOs and CIs, will review these complaints with these cadets concerned. And we will decide the appropiate actions to be taken against them. The actions will be according to the rank of the cadet; the higher the rank, the more severe the actions will be.

There are cadets who are also outstanding in their behaviour when not in NPCC uniform. Excellent! CIs and TOs respect them as true members of NPCC.

Lastly everyone, good luck for your exams.

Ag ASP Chang Jee Yen
OC NPCC HIHS

CD course on 06 and 07 Sept

All sec 2 cadets are to attend the CD course on 06 and 07 Sept, wednesday and thursday.

• Venue: 533 Yishun Industrial Park A #01-01. Singapore 768774 (co-locatedwith Yishun Fire Station)
• Date: 06 and 07 Sept
• Duration: 0830 to 1730
• Fall in: 0800 at HIHS parade Square
• Attire: PT attire
• Others: Lunch provided

Sorry about this late information. By the way, hope everyone did have a good time for the farewell party.

Mr Chang

Resilience is our middle name

Dear members of the HIHS NPCC family


I've been up all night (I'm going straight to bed after posting this entry) and spent some time working on NPCC-related matters (it's true, believe me). Now, in my capacity as a Training Officer with our Unit, I would like to encourage the following groups of people (in no order of importance) to dig in and perservere:

1. Our team of Cadet Inspectors
The 'road' remains long...but you have an idea where we (the Unit) should be headed.

2. Our Secondary 3 NCOs
The 'road' becomes more bumpy, so you have to plan your 'route' and 'drive' carefully.

3. All cadets who have decided to dedicate themselves to NPCC once again
The 'road' is part of your personal journey; stay on it!

Last but not least, I look forward to seeing everyone during the next training session.


Rock on! xD

INSP (NPCC) Raymond Yeo

Upcoming Events for July and August

There will be a few events coming up for these two months besides rehearsals for NDP.

29th July (Sat)

• North Vista Tug-of-War Competition
• CIP, Flag Selling (For those who were unavailable for the Marshalling at Glory Centre)

28th August (Mon)

• Athenium Day (SI Shenn Phua and SSGT Poh Jia Sheng will be officially hand over their posts as Chairpersons to SGT Chew Gang Yi and SGT Joanna Ong.)

What it takes to be a Leader

I find it timely to say this especially after the NCO camp.
I'm sure each of you know that the camp is to further develop and realize your potential in Leadership.
In last year's camp, I mentioned that being a Leader means

1. able to decide which is best and NOT which is the easy way out,
2. able to motivate yourself first before motivating others,
3. able to stay alert so as to ensure everyone's welfare and safety.

This year, I will like to add some more but very crucial points to the list.

Being a Leader means

1. being an Effective Leader. (Anyone can be a lousy leader)
2. able to command people to do things by respect and NOT by threats
3. able to tolerate others' weaknesses and NOT use their weaknesses against them,
4. able to see and develop potentials in others and not be jealous of them,
5. able to be proud and NOT haughty. (Basically means don't show off)
6. able to empower (give power to) others and NOT yourself.

Most importantly, reading this list is easy but can you do them when you're a leader?

To date, many people have unfortunately failed to achieve point no. 6 which is also the most crucial.

But I have too seen a few cadets who emerged as effective Leaders. Hope that all of you will too.

A/Asp Chang Jee Yen