PART D PASSING-OUT PARADE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO 15 APRIL 2011

All cadets are to note that the POP parade scheduled on 1 April has been postponed to 15 April in view of the following reasons:

1 April - Sports Heats is on so many TO and cadets will not be around.

5 April - CO will be away on course and Part B will be out away for Camp Steel

8 April - Sports Day so no school

12 April - Sec 2 will be having their mass oral exam; however training will be on for the Part A and C

Part D cadets however, will be allowed to step down from duty after today, 29 March and will only be required to attend the POP on 15 April. Please refer to the blog for more details later. Senior Specs will continue to serve in the unit until CCA stand down in late April but they are not required to report for trainings in NCC uniform if they so wish; proper school attire is still a must.

During the POP parade, CO will be giving the following awards:

1 x Best Cadet - Part A 2010

1 x Best Cadet - Part B 2010

2 x Outstanding Contribution Award (for Part Ds only)

2 Spec will also be promoted to the rank of SSG.

Attendance for the POP is compulsory for all.

NO TRAINING ON THE 1 APRIL AND 8 APRIL 2011

In view of the Sports Day Heats and Sports Days itself, there will be no training on these days.

However, there will be training on next Tuesday 05 April 2011.

Reporting time and attire will be as per normal.

CADETS WHO HAVE MADE IT TO THE AKE 2ND SELECTION/TRAINING AT SEMBAWANG SEA TRAINING CENTRE ON 2 APRIL 2011

Below is the list of cadets who made it to the AKE 2nd selection/training at Sembawang Sea Training Centre this coming Saturday 2 April 2011.

Timings	Rank	Name
50:10	LCP	LEE LE KAI VINCENT
50:10	LCP	WONG WEI KIT KEITH
50:47	LCP	AHMAD ASYRAF BIN KHALIL
50:47	LCP	CHUA JUN JIE

1) All cadets are to report at Sembawang Sea Training Centre (SSTC) at Sembawang SAF Yacht Club at 0730hrs sharp for registration in their PT attire (long sleeve schoo/NCC shirt is advisable).

You can locate the place along Admiralty Road West and turn into Sembawang SAF Yacht Club - DO NOT TURN into Sembawang Camp but follow the straight road directly in. Unsure, please advise them to google the location. Please DO NOT report late. One teacher officer is required to accompany each unit.

2) There will only be one session conducted for the cadets and the expedition will start from SSTC to Causeway and back. If the weather holds fine, everything should end before 1200hrs and they will be dismissed from SSTC. Should there be inclement weather in the morning, the expedition will start at a later time. As such, please remind your cadets to make this whole saturday available for themselves till evening time after 1730hrs. Please prepare the necessary consent forms to inform their parents.

3) No transport will be provided for the cadets to and from SSTC. As such, you may wish to arrange transport from school or otherwise. No lunch will be catered as well. They will be dismissed before 1200hrs after the expedition.

4) Please remind the cadets to consume a full breakfast before they report to SSTC - this is important so that they will have enough strength to go through the expedition. Also advise them to have at least 7 hours of sleep the night before.

5) Remind the cadets of the following items to bring along (all items are compulsory and please enforce cadets to bring along) :

LIST OF ITEMS TO BRING

Preparatory Trainings/Selections

1. Student Identity Card (EZ-link card) (compulsory)

2. One Extra set of dry clothing (compulsory)

3. Towel (compulsory)

4. Medications (sea-sick pills, Panadol, if necessary)

5. Sunblock Lotion (compulsory)

6. Sunglasses (UV protected)

7. Cap (compulsory)

8. Water Bottle (min. 1.5L, compulsory)

9. Gloves

10. Wet-PT Track Shoes / Booties (Compulsory) ** Strictly no sandals or slippers of any sort allowed.

11. Track Shoes (compulsory)

12. Bailer (Any empty mineral water bottle/half-cut away plastic bottle) - to bail excessive water out of kayaks during expedition

13. Snack/Energy Bars to consume during the expedition (if they are hungry) (kept in ziplock bag)

See everyone at SSTC this saturday 2 April. Thank You

Cheers!

Kok Liang Sea District Commander

NCC HAIR CHECK CLARIFICATION

Part Cs have recently made an announcement that all NCC cadets are required to maintain short neat hair cut, with sloped sides and back. CO NCC applauds this move and understands the rationale behind it however such a requirement is difficult to enforce. However, this requirement isn't outrageous as it is similar to our school rules, as spelt out in the student handbook. CO NCC urges all cadets to take the announcement in good stride and give your cooperation to the new seniors. Having a neat hair cut is a standard requirement for all NCC cadets as you are required to project the right image when you are in uniform.

PROPER HANDING OVER-TAKING OVER BY APPOINTMENT ICs

Part D ICs or appointment holders, please ensure that you do a proper and thorough handing over-taking over with your understudy by next Friday 1st April.. All senior specs are to ensure this change over is done.