Video of the Week 2

Apologies for the slight delay, but here's a video to start of the second week of the series!

Now we all know footdrill is about discipline and professionalism, but who says there isn't style in professionalism?

For those of you who didn't catch the latest FDcom nearly 2 months back, there is a segment in FDcom called "fancy drill" or "open-array drill". The words speak for themselves, so try watching the video (From FDcom two years ago) below to get what I mean: (pardon the video quality though)

Hopefully while link-hopping through the rest of the youtube fancy drill videos, you can get inspiration for future FDcoms, and who knows? Your ideas may be useful then in helping RIRC secure a prize. :)

Reminder for Change in Monday Briefing & Change in Photoshoot Date

Hi Guys~!

Please note that there is a briefing right after morning assembly at the Main Atrium regarding camp and other important events, instead of after school. This should take about 10 to 15 minutes.

Also, note that there is a change in the date of the Wonder Wall photoshoot. It is now changed to 10 November 2pm - 5pm.

Platoon Points for Grabs of the Week 1

Hi Guys!

From this week onwards,there will be free platoon points up for grabs~! You can get them through answering questions, guessing stuff, etc. These "questions" will be posted on every Friday. So do check the blog often and win some points for your platoon~! And the end of the term, something good will happen to the platoon with the highest points~! ;)

For this round, it's very simple to win. Just answer the simple questions below:

1. Name all the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Just post your answer on the tagboard with your real name. The first person who answers this correct will gain the points!

On a side note, good luck for those taking gold accreds tomorrow~!

Congratulations to Yi Cheng,earning 30 points for Epsilon! :)

Photo of the Week 1

Hi all!

Apologies for the delay in post due to Deepavali (And Meanwhile Happy Deepavali ! ; albeit a bit late though)

But anyway! Here's the first Photo of the Week, and a very thought-provoking one indeed.

It's called the Saddest Photo of the Century. I don't think you need to think twice to know why.

The link to the story behind it is intriguing, I highly suggest you take a look at it: http://emagzine.org/picture-garden/picture-library/photography/saddest-photograph-of-the-century-vulture-waiting-child-to-die/

Whether or not this can inspire you to donate for the needy in Africa, this photo undoubtedly makes people ponder about the poverty situation on the African Continent.

Next up are some chances to get platoon points!

Also for the Wonderwall photoshoot on 2 Nov from 0900-1200 hrs you are to seek your respective subject teachers for excuse to leave R&R for the photoshoot. Also, please wear your Red Cross uniform for the photoshoot as we will need it then.

IMH CIP

Hi guys!

There is going to be another upcoming CIP at IMH, and it will most likely be the last CIP event for the year.

Below are the details:

Date: 3^rd November

Time: 2.30 – 4.30

If you are interested, please email rircb60@googlegroups.com by 26^th October. CIP hours will be awarded accordingly. Priority will be given to those who have not yet gone for a CIP at IMH before. So hurry and sign up today!

Video of the Week 1

Hi guys!

Now that the marking holidays are over, there will be a new series of videos, photos, and chances to grab platoon points every week.

Monday - Videos

Wednesday - Photos

Friday - Random (Chances to grab platoon points here!)

Hopefully these series posted every week will keep your eyes glued to this blog for just a while longer :D

First up, here's our First Video of the Week!

How NOT to do First Aid (some of you might have seen this before):

Hopefully y'all will find this at the very least amusing. :D

November Camp

Hi all~

Here are some Upcoming events during the November Holidays:

2 November - Wonderwall photoshoot - 9am - 12 noon, Parade Square, Come in Red Cross Uniform

11 November - Cadet-Cadet-Link Activity, attire : Unit Tee + PE Shorts

14-16 November - November Camp

Please keep 11 and 14-16 November free :D

Also there is a briefing on 31st October for November Camp and the Cadet-Cadet-Link Activity, right after school for about half an hour at the Raja Block foyer. Please notify us if you are unable to turn up for the briefing as there will be important information given out then.

Thanks!

Gold Workshop tomorrow!

Hi guys,

Good luck to those going for Gold Workshops tomorrow! Be prepared to learn a lot of new things during the hours at the campsite. (the same place where we held our June Camp) Most importantly, keep an open mind, as most of the workshop things will be tested one week later in the accreds. :D

By the way, here are the Gold record sheets if you need them, along with details of the workshops and accreds:

http://rircc005.blogspot.com/2011/09/gold-modular-workshopsaccreds.html

As a reminder, these are the people going for the Gold Workshops tomorrow:

FA: Amos

Evac: David, Zijun, Justin, Ryan Chiong

FD: Yi Cheng, Brendon, Yue Howe, Rayner, Amos (accred only)

OA: Yimin, Wei Yang, Kishore, Kavin

RCK: Darryl, George, Ryan Lim, Sean + Li Peng, Qi Jing, Gabriel

Evac (S) & FD (S) Accreds Results

Hi~!

Here are the results for the accreds held today.

Evac(S):
Pass: Kian Guang
Fail: Samuel

FD(S):
Pass: Brendon, Yi Cheng, Amos
Fail: Rayner

Good luck for your Gold Accreds~!

Photo of the Week 3

Hi guys!

Hope you have enjoyed your EOYs! Meanwhile.........

This picture was taken during 6Pak camp, the 2010 June camp.

No points have been awarded so far, as no captions have been sent. Stay tuned then, for the next chance to earn platoon points!

Accreditations in October

Hi Sec2s!

For those who're going for the Gold Workshops and Accreditations this and next Saturday, please remember to turn up with the relevant materials! Refer to this post for detailed instructions.

Also, some of you have to clear your Silver accreds before this Saturday. IF YOU DO NOT CLEAR THESE ACCREDITATIONS YOU CANNOT GO FOR SATURDAY'S WORKSHOPS. We've already scheduled them to not clash with your post-exam activities, so do show up.

Take note of the following information regarding these accreditations:

Evacuation Silver re-accred for Samuel only - 19 October, 1000-1100hrs
Venue: Red Cross Room (3rd floor of ARTSpace)

Footdrill Silver - 19 October, 1400-1530hrs
Sec2s involved: Yi Cheng, Brendon, Yue Howe, Rayner, Amos*
Venue: SR Block Foyer
Edit: you'll need to bring / report in your RC Uniform. Please revise before coming for this accreditation. You might want to find some Sec3s for revision beforehand.

*Amos - please print/bring your FD (G) record sheet for us to sign as well

OA Silver - 21 October, 1400-1600hrs
Sec2s involved: Yimin, Jian Xing
Venue: SR Block Foyer
Pleas read through the OA (B) and (S) theory notes before coming for this session. Bring your notes with you as well as writing materials and paper.

FA Silver for UIP people* - 21 October
0830-1100hrs: Amos, Samuel, David
1100-1300hrs: Jian Xing, Yi Cheng (since you apparently have an MOE survey before that)
Venue: Red Cross Room (the one on 3rd floor of the ARTSpace / Gym)
Bring writing materials, paper. Revise before coming.

*UIP people we'll need to ensure your FA is up to mark before sending you off to HQ in november so it is imperative that you go for this accreditation. Other Sec2s who are interested in FA, feel free to sign up for this accred by emailing the b60 egroup by Wednesday night (indicate which time slot you'd prefer).

If you're unable to make it for your accreds above (which really shouldn't be the case), email the b60 egroup as soon as possible so that we can make alternative arrangements. Getting your gold is contingent on clearing your silver accreditations first so you really must show up for these scheduled accreds.

A Truly MAgical Christmas (MAGC) 2011‏

NOTE: Our apologies, we have checked and you will not be able to attend the SANA course as mentioned previously. (we have deleted it) This is because 1 and 2 Nov are the checking of scripts. Sorry for the misinformation!

Hi all!

The Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Red Cross Chapter is organizing a public blood donation drive in the name of Singapore Red Cross. The objective of the drive is to help ensure an adequate supply of blood for patients during the Christmas period. Through the drive, members of the public are encouraged to start or continue donating blood, leading to a cumulative effect where more people will join this heroic and eventful act of blood donation. The aim is to collect 750 units of blood during the blood donation drive this year and to recruit 150 first-time donors.

This will be a meaningful event held in the city which aims to reach out to individuals aged 18- 40 from all walks of life and tap on the weekend crowd especially during the Christmas season.

Volunteers will be in groups at various locations giving out flyers and asking members of the public to donate blood on Awareness Drive and Actual Blood Donation Drive. Some may help out at the blood donation area itself on Actual Blood Donation Drive.

Event Details

(i) Volunteer Training & Briefing Session
Date: 30th November 2011 (Wednesday)
Time: TBC
Venue: Singapore Management University
*It is mandatory to attend the volunteer training session so that volunteers would know their roles during awareness and donation blood drive.

(ii) Awareness Drive
Date: 2nd – 4th December 2011 (Friday – Sunday)
Time: 11.00 am to 6.00 pm
Venue: Town areas & Heartland areas

(iii) Actual Blood Donation Drive
Date: 9th – 11th December 2011 (Friday – Sunday)
Time: 11.00 am to 6.00 pm
Venue: *SCAPE, Town areas & Heartland areas

If you are interested in signing up, please make sure you are free on most days, if not, for at least 3 out of the 6 days, and send an email to rircb60@googlegroups.com as soon as possible.

Thanks!

Remembrance Day Ceremony @ Kranji War Memorial

Hi guys!

Looking for something interesting to ponder over during the holidays? Well WWII is certainly something ponder about, and on Sunday 13 Nov 2011 there will be a Remembrance Day ceremony @Kranji War Memorial. Details are as follows:

Time: 0700 hrs - 1000 hrs

Attire: Red Cross Uniform

More details will be given in due time.

Remembrance Day is held annually to honour those who have fought and suffered during World wars. By learning about the sacrifices made by the soldiers killed in the battle for the defence of Singapore, we can better appreciate the roles played by the armed forces and NSmen. Plus, attending this special UG event warrants you a Remembrance Badge.

So what are you waiting for? It's an inter-UG event so spaces are really limited. Sign up quickly through the email (rircb60@googlegroups.com) by Thursday 20 Oct, as it's on a first come first serve basis!

(Do remember to keep your fellow batchmates informed about this event, some of them might not be in touch with the blog very often)

Gold Modular Workshops and Gold Mass Accreds

Hi guys!

Below are the people who have signed up for the respective workshops/accreds:

FA: Amos

Evac: Samuel, David, Zijun, Justin, Ryan Chiong

FD: Yi Cheng, Brendon, Yue Howe, Rayner, Amos (accred only)

OA: Yimin, Wei Yang, Kishore, Kavin

RCK: Darryl, George, Ryan Lim, Sean + Li Peng, Qi Jing, Gabriel

For those* who have yet to get the requisite Silver badge for the subject you're going for, note that the Silver accreditation will be held in school on Wednesday 19 October. Please keep that date free; more details will be given out soon so check the blog often. If you can't make it down for whatever reason email the Batch 60 egroup by the end of this week.

Please remember to attend the respective workshops and accreds on the 22nd and 29th of October respectively. And meanwhile while you're at it, Happy Mugging!


*These people are:
EV (S) - Samuel (Theory)
FD (S) - all Sec2s
OA (S) - all Sec2s and 3s

Photo of the Week II

hmm seems like no one could come up with a caption for last week's one so no points given.

anyway here's this week's photo - of another of your Sec3s back when he was Sec1:

"Baby Traffic Warden - Directing people off the building" - Yi Cheng

Send your captions in for this one by Wednesday 12 October! Same rules apply as always.

Have fun with your EOYs next week everyone!

And.....

The winner is Yi Cheng! (+40 points to Epsilon)

Additionally, +20 points to Omega for submitting the most captions for this round!

Stay tuned for POTW 3!

UIP and RCYC

Hi Sec2s!

If you are still deciding on whether to join UIP and RCYC, please decide by this Friday as we have to submit the namelists very soon, and email us once you have decided. (If you have forgotten the email once again, look to the right!)

Thanks!