To: ALL NDP09 Participants.
ACTION: Group Scout Leaders & Liaions - please forward this message to all participants in your scout groups.
I understand that all exams have concluded and should be over by now. Hope all of you are doing well with your exams.
1) CCR3 / Foot Drill Course Session (30 May 09)
In view to support our association's 2nd National Youth Programme Symposium (2nd NYPS) held from 30-31 May 09 at Bishan Scout HQ, please be informed that all NDP09 Scouts Marching Participants will be required to attend the opening ceremony & day 1 for this coming 2nd NYPS event. The Guest-Of-Honour is Ms Denise Phua, MP for Jalan Besar GRC.
Details are as follows:-
Date: Sat, 30 May 09
Venue: Bishan Scout HQ
Time: 0830 hrs - 1830 hrs
Attire: Full Scout Uniform (no headgear and normal black shoes)
- Reporting Time & Venue: 0800 hrs @ Bishan Scout HQ (Registration Counter, Multi-Purpose Hall, Level 3).
- Reporting Person-In-Charge: Eugene Siew
- Admission is Free and attendance is compulsory.
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Tea Breaks) will also be provided.
(See blog site: http://nationalyouthprogramsymposium.zzn.com/zlog/writeblog.asp?UserID=12431971&Cat_ID=95290)
Therefore, we will resume NDP09 rehearsal training on CCR4 as well as Foot Drill Course Session altogether on 6 Jun 09 onwards. Excuses had been granted to ONLY those who will be taking their Oral Exams for 'N', 'O', and 'A' levels and attending their repsective District's Patrol Leader Training Course (PLTC). The rest of the ndp09 participants will need to attend the symposium.
2) Attendance for 23 May 09 was 45 / 80
We were commented for poor attendance from NDP09 Sergent Major Jeffrey, Army Major Ace Tay and SAF Trainer on that day. This is not a very good image for SCOUTS as the Army Trainers even have to get the Boys' Brigade Reseve Participants to made up for the HOLES in the contingent in order to help our contingent keep up with the correct formation. So, this is a directive from HQ that kindly assist to ensure attendance can be improved for the next coming ndp09 rehearsals/trainings as we will be approaching CR1 (20 Jun 09) Full Dress Rehearsal at Marina Floating Stadium soon. Please assist and disencourage anyone from quiting at this moment unless you can get someone for replacement.
(See check your attendance with your respective Scout Leader-In-Charge for NDP09 Marching Participants Attendance (270509).xls)
3) Withdrawal from NDP
ACTION: Group Scout Leaders - please find out who are withdrawing and the reasons.
Please be reminded that with effect from CCR1 onwards, we do not allow any participants to withdraw from ndp as your names have been confirmed and submitted to both army and MOE CCAB, and Scout HQ had also ordered your uniforms, ndp t-shirts, etc. Thus, please see your Group Scout Leaders and seek their advices accordingly. Only upon an official email confirmation of your Group Scout Leaders, then withdrawals will be effective on case-to-case basis and also is subjected to the approval of Scout HQ Programme & Events Office.
4) Awarding of CCA Points for participation of NDP
In accordance with the given guidelines of CCA grading scheme, the points awarded for participation of NDP with at least 75% attendance rate (Physically present). Excuses with valid written reasons and medical certificates are acceptable. Parent letters will not be recognised if it done too often. Absent without any official written reason will not be acceptable and may be subjected to strict disciplinary action taken.
Grading points applies as follows:-
- 4 points for 3 or more years in ndp
- 3 points for 2 years in ndp
- 2 points for 1 year in ndp
We will be issuing an official letterhead for acknowledgement of CCA Points and awarding of CCA Points Transcript sheet to all participants. Therefore, we have confirmed all participation and started locking in the weekly attendance record for 16-week from 11 Apr 09 to 9 Aug 09.
Grading points will be awarded for those who actual present attendance (75% of 16-week) is 12-week or more and applies as mentioned above.
5) NYAA Scheme
Those taking the NYAA Scheme may get endorsement under Skill or Service to qualify for the 3-6 months durations. Please be prepared to submit your NYAA Record Booklet (by school/scout group) to me by June 09.
6) NDP09 Scouts Marching Contingent Facebook
I like to encourage all participants to join our facebook NDP 2009 Scout Marching Contingent at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=64579164160.
Should you have any further clarifications, please do feel free to email me at madelene.seow@gmail.com .
Thank you for your kind support and understanding.
Yours-in-Scouting,
Madelene Seow
Programme Projects Commissioner, National Programme Council
Commissioner-In-Charge, NDP09 Scout Marching Contingent
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
NDP 2009 CCR 2
Hi Everyone,
Below are the details for coming saturday's training. Do note that there are some details below that you have to take note as we are having our training at Nee Soon Camp this saturday.
Date: 23rd May 2009
Time : 9am Fall In (Those taking Footdrill Course)
10am Fall In (Those not taking Footdrill Course)
Location : Fall in at Guangyang Secondary School
Attire : Full Uniform with beret and marching boots
Things to note
*Totally NO BAGS allowed*
* Only the liasons are allowed to bring their handphones.*
* All others are only allowed to bring their ez-link card and minimum cash , put in a plastic folder , do not carry wallet*
*Handphones will be kept by us as you are not allowed to bring them and use them in the army camp.*
*Bring along a 500ml water bottle.*
Please remember to let your fellow friends know of the details. REMEMBER , NO BAGS ALLOWED AT ALL FROM THIS WEEK ONWARDS. I am serious about this. And also ONLY LIASONS are allowed to bring handphone. Bring along any MCs or excuse letters if you have to submit , I will be going after those who do not have MCs or letters to support their absence from this week onwards.
Remember to have ample sleep and hydrate yourself the night before as the weather will be very hot at the army camp.
You will be transported back to Bishan Scout HQ by 6pm , your parents can pick you up from Scout HQ , no one is to leave the army camp on their own.
Should you have any further queries, feel free to email me or msn me at eugenesiew21@hotmail.com or sms me at 91171078.
Do also check out the blog at http://ndpscout09.blogspot.com/ and join the facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=64579164160&ref=ts&nctrct=1239166972440
Remember to let your fellow friends know of the facebook and blog as well.
Thanks
Yours in Scouting
Eugene Siew
Contingent Secretary
NDP 2009 Scout Marching Contingent
Below are the details for coming saturday's training. Do note that there are some details below that you have to take note as we are having our training at Nee Soon Camp this saturday.
Date: 23rd May 2009
Time : 9am Fall In (Those taking Footdrill Course)
10am Fall In (Those not taking Footdrill Course)
Location : Fall in at Guangyang Secondary School
Attire : Full Uniform with beret and marching boots
Things to note
*Totally NO BAGS allowed*
* Only the liasons are allowed to bring their handphones.*
* All others are only allowed to bring their ez-link card and minimum cash , put in a plastic folder , do not carry wallet*
*Handphones will be kept by us as you are not allowed to bring them and use them in the army camp.*
*Bring along a 500ml water bottle.*
Please remember to let your fellow friends know of the details. REMEMBER , NO BAGS ALLOWED AT ALL FROM THIS WEEK ONWARDS. I am serious about this. And also ONLY LIASONS are allowed to bring handphone. Bring along any MCs or excuse letters if you have to submit , I will be going after those who do not have MCs or letters to support their absence from this week onwards.
Remember to have ample sleep and hydrate yourself the night before as the weather will be very hot at the army camp.
You will be transported back to Bishan Scout HQ by 6pm , your parents can pick you up from Scout HQ , no one is to leave the army camp on their own.
Should you have any further queries, feel free to email me or msn me at eugenesiew21@hotmail.com or sms me at 91171078.
Do also check out the blog at http://ndpscout09.blogspot.com/ and join the facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=64579164160&ref=ts&nctrct=1239166972440
Remember to let your fellow friends know of the facebook and blog as well.
Thanks
Yours in Scouting
Eugene Siew
Contingent Secretary
NDP 2009 Scout Marching Contingent
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Dear Scouts
This is my first time addressing in this blog and I must say that I'm proud of you guys so far. It has been 6 trainings so far and you guys are still holding strong, keep it up! As people say, 'The sucess of the group enabled the sucess of the leader, not the other way round.' It is very true, this NDP would not be sucessful to me without each and everyone of you, therefore i will try to make this journey a memorable and knowledgable one.
Well i do expect two very simple things from you guys, that is 'Committment' and 'Professionalism'. Committment in terms of taking interest in the event itself, motivated by telling yourself that you're able to learn new things every week, so its not just coming for footdrill that simple, so keep going on in this marathon untill the 9th of August. Each and everyone of you counts to the sucess of NDP'09. Rest if you must, but do not quit!
Similarly, we should act professionally in everything we do, as we all say 'Actions speak louder than words.' People remember more of what you do than what you say, therefore image and behaviour is very important as it shows how disciplined you are from first impression. Keep a constant reminder that how you look and act affects your own image, before every drill session or even in everyday life, be well groomed and neatly attired. If everybody were to take this effort to take note of their own attire and grooming, then the whole contingent will look fantastic! This cannot be achieved without upholding individual responsibility.
When some of you are standing on the parade square waiting for the next cue, some may day dream, others may be thinking of other stuffs, well, this time could be better maximised. When you all are on parade, try to observe around (not turning your heads of course), look at how the other contingents execute their drills, look at the Army contingent and from CCR onwards, the Colours Party and GOH Contingents will join in. Observe them! This is part of learning, people usually learn better through observations. As BG Tan wrote in the NDP website, he said NDP was not about NDP. To be honest, I feel that it is a learning journey for us, an extended one, for we will learn alot of things and see the deeper meaning of National Day.
I do hope to see more of your friends joining our NDP journey as we go on, do encourage them to join in, they won't regret after having the memorable experience. Liasons please encourage your people to visit the blog and facebook page often! Should you need any help in terms of academics or a listening ear, feel free to approach me. We all started off as sand particles, but as we get together and move on, we will become a sandcastle! ONE SINGAPORE SCOUTS CONTINGENT!
Alright guys, its only 87 days left as of today to NDP'09. Keep up the good work and I hope to see you guys and more of your friends in this NDP journey untill 9th of August! Together, we make our NDP'09 experience a memorable and good one!
Best wishes!
Adrian Nyoe
Contingent Commander
NDP'09 Scouts Contingent
This is my first time addressing in this blog and I must say that I'm proud of you guys so far. It has been 6 trainings so far and you guys are still holding strong, keep it up! As people say, 'The sucess of the group enabled the sucess of the leader, not the other way round.' It is very true, this NDP would not be sucessful to me without each and everyone of you, therefore i will try to make this journey a memorable and knowledgable one.
Well i do expect two very simple things from you guys, that is 'Committment' and 'Professionalism'. Committment in terms of taking interest in the event itself, motivated by telling yourself that you're able to learn new things every week, so its not just coming for footdrill that simple, so keep going on in this marathon untill the 9th of August. Each and everyone of you counts to the sucess of NDP'09. Rest if you must, but do not quit!
Similarly, we should act professionally in everything we do, as we all say 'Actions speak louder than words.' People remember more of what you do than what you say, therefore image and behaviour is very important as it shows how disciplined you are from first impression. Keep a constant reminder that how you look and act affects your own image, before every drill session or even in everyday life, be well groomed and neatly attired. If everybody were to take this effort to take note of their own attire and grooming, then the whole contingent will look fantastic! This cannot be achieved without upholding individual responsibility.
When some of you are standing on the parade square waiting for the next cue, some may day dream, others may be thinking of other stuffs, well, this time could be better maximised. When you all are on parade, try to observe around (not turning your heads of course), look at how the other contingents execute their drills, look at the Army contingent and from CCR onwards, the Colours Party and GOH Contingents will join in. Observe them! This is part of learning, people usually learn better through observations. As BG Tan wrote in the NDP website, he said NDP was not about NDP. To be honest, I feel that it is a learning journey for us, an extended one, for we will learn alot of things and see the deeper meaning of National Day.
I do hope to see more of your friends joining our NDP journey as we go on, do encourage them to join in, they won't regret after having the memorable experience. Liasons please encourage your people to visit the blog and facebook page often! Should you need any help in terms of academics or a listening ear, feel free to approach me. We all started off as sand particles, but as we get together and move on, we will become a sandcastle! ONE SINGAPORE SCOUTS CONTINGENT!
Alright guys, its only 87 days left as of today to NDP'09. Keep up the good work and I hope to see you guys and more of your friends in this NDP journey untill 9th of August! Together, we make our NDP'09 experience a memorable and good one!
Best wishes!
Adrian Nyoe
Contingent Commander
NDP'09 Scouts Contingent
NDP 2009 CCR 1
Dear liasons
Below are the details for coming saturday's training. Do note that there are some details below that you have to take note as we are having our training at Nee Soon Camp this saturday.
Date: 16th May 2009
Time : 9am Fall In
Location : Fall in at Guangyang Secondary School
Attire : Full Uniform with beret and marching boots
Things to note
*Totally NO BAGS allowed*
* Only the liasons are allowed to bring their handphones.*
* All others are only allowed to bring their ez-link card and minimum cash , put in a plastic folder , do not carry wallet*
*Handphones will be kept by us as you are not allowed to bring them and use them in the army camp.*
*Bring along a 500ml water bottle.*
Please remember to let your fellow friends know of the details. REMEMBER , NO BAGS ALLOWED AT ALL FROM THIS WEEK ONWARDS. I am serious about this.
Remember to have ample sleep and hydrate yourself the night before as the weather will be very hot at the army camp.
You will be transported back to Bishan Scout HQ by 6pm , your parents can pick you up from Scout HQ , no one is to leave the army camp on their own.
Should you have any further queries, feel free to email me or msn me at eugenesiew21@hotmail.com or sms me at 91171078.
Do also check out the blog at http://ndpscout09.blogspot.com/ and join the facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=64579164160&ref=ts&nctrct=1239166972440
Remember to let your fellow friends know of the facebook and blog as well.
Thanks
Yours in Scouting
Eugene Siew
Contingent Secretary
NDP 2009 Scout Marching Contingent
Below are the details for coming saturday's training. Do note that there are some details below that you have to take note as we are having our training at Nee Soon Camp this saturday.
Date: 16th May 2009
Time : 9am Fall In
Location : Fall in at Guangyang Secondary School
Attire : Full Uniform with beret and marching boots
Things to note
*Totally NO BAGS allowed*
* Only the liasons are allowed to bring their handphones.*
* All others are only allowed to bring their ez-link card and minimum cash , put in a plastic folder , do not carry wallet*
*Handphones will be kept by us as you are not allowed to bring them and use them in the army camp.*
*Bring along a 500ml water bottle.*
Please remember to let your fellow friends know of the details. REMEMBER , NO BAGS ALLOWED AT ALL FROM THIS WEEK ONWARDS. I am serious about this.
Remember to have ample sleep and hydrate yourself the night before as the weather will be very hot at the army camp.
You will be transported back to Bishan Scout HQ by 6pm , your parents can pick you up from Scout HQ , no one is to leave the army camp on their own.
Should you have any further queries, feel free to email me or msn me at eugenesiew21@hotmail.com or sms me at 91171078.
Do also check out the blog at http://ndpscout09.blogspot.com/ and join the facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=64579164160&ref=ts&nctrct=1239166972440
Remember to let your fellow friends know of the facebook and blog as well.
Thanks
Yours in Scouting
Eugene Siew
Contingent Secretary
NDP 2009 Scout Marching Contingent
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