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!

Photo of the Week / Caption Contest!

Hey guys!

If you've explored the blog you'd have noticed this tab called 'Photos' at the top. Click on it and you'll find a veritable trove of photographs of trainings, camps, competitions and events dating back all the way to 2008.

So for these next few weeks I'll be taking you guys through some of these photosets and back into the past - posting interesting photos of your Sec4s and Sec3s when they were cadets a looong time ago. At the same time, you stand to win points for your platoon by coming up with creative captions for these photos of the week!

For this week let's start with this one from 2009:

Send an email with your name, platoon and caption for this photo to martin [dot] rcy [at] gmail [dot] com by Wednesday 5 Octobert - and the most creative caption wins you points for your platoon! There's no limit on how many captions you can give* so submit as many as you like!

Bonus points for the first person to tell me which camp this photo is from!
+11.1 points to David / Iota - this photo was taken in November 2009 when Ryan was Sec1 and Jason Sec3.


*Standard disclaimers apply - nothing racist / vulgar / offensive / insensitive please.

IPCFAEV results

Dear all,

the long-awaited results of last term's Interplatoon First Aid / Evacuation competition are here!

The scores are as follows:
Epsilon: 415.5
Iota: 357.2
Omega: 268

Congratulations to Epsilon for winning this round!

Iota and Omega - don't be disheartened - these points will be carried over camp where there will be even more exciting opportunities for you guys to earn more points for your platoon. The real platoon competition is only just beginning! Check this blog every day for more updates. (And for ways to get more points. Hint hint.)

UIP and RCYC

(RCYC dates are changed! Please check them below)

Hi Sec2s!~ (Sec1s your turn will come soon :P)

UIP (Unit Instructor's Programme) and RCYC (Red Cross Youth Challenge) are coming!! The dates are as follows:

UIP

Contact Sessions: 5, 12 , 19 Nov

Camp: 25-27 Nov

RCYC: Camp Unity

Contact Session: 3 Dec

Camp: 15-18 Dec

Details are not out yet, but if you are interested in going for either of these two, please email the Batch 60 egroup once again (If you don't know the email look to the right! :P)

These two programmes have proven to be very enriching so far for those who have gone for it, and I'm sure some of the sec2s have been waiting to go for this :P It is also a very good way to interact with members from other RCY units, so gogogo :) If you don't believe ask the lanyard holders from last year: Ching Wai and Gabriel :D

Oh btw, today is the last day to indicate your interest for Gold Modular Workshops and Accreds! Do remember that you can only go for one accreds this time round, so choose wisely :D Also, from past experience to go for UIP you'll definitely need a Gold in the subject you are interested in, so we encourage all of you to go for it.

Gold Modular Workshops/Accreds

Hi Sec2s!

Gold Modular Workshops/Accreditations are coming on 22/29 October respectively!

For FD, OA and Evac (Gold), you'll have to attend both the workshop and the accreditation.
For RCK (Gold), you only need to go for the accreditation on the 29th.
There is also a First Aid workshop open to all interested participants on the 22nd. There is no accreditation for First Aid and this workshop does NOT take the place of SFA.
edit: the last time I checked, one can't be in 2 places at the same time - if it isn't obvious already you can only go for one (1) workshop on the 22nd and one (1) accreditation on the 29th.

All workshops and accreditations will be held from 9am to 5.30pm at the Red Cross Campsite on both days, so if you sign up do make sure that you can make it down for the relevant dates. You cannot leave early so if you have something on please either reschedule it or not sign up this round.


Details of Workshops and Accreditations
Footdrill: Attire - Full Red Cross Uniform for both days. Bring your stationery, 1.5l labelled water bottle, a set of FD (G) notes - download from the RCY website - and a blank FD (G) record sheet on the 22nd.

Evacuation: Attire - Mufti (PE shirt + dark blue or black track pants) for both days. Bring your stationery, 1.5l labelled water bottle, a set of Evac (G) notes - download from RCY website as well, newspaper and a blank Evac (G) record sheet.

OA: Attire - Mufti (PE shirt + dark blue or black track pants) for both days. Bring your stationery, 1.5l labelled water bottle, a set of OA (G) notes - download from RCY website, a metal fork and spoon and a blank OA (G) record sheet.

RCK (Accred only on 29th; no workshop): Attire - Full RC Uniform. Accreditation will be a 10 minute presentation on a set topic that has to be prepared before the accreditation. You'll be working in a team of 3 - 4 cadets so you need to find a group with your batchmates first. For information on the topics and the presentation criteria refer to the first link at the bottom. You will also need a record sheet for each member in the team which can be found below.

FA Workshop on 22nd: Attire - Mufti (PE shirt + dark blue or black track pants), bring your stationery, 1.5l labelled water bottle, 1 triangular bandage and 1 roller bandage.

Requirements for workshops/accreditations
FD (Gold) - You need to have FD (S) to go for the workshop. Since most of you haven't taken your silver accreds yet, what we'll do is register you first and conduct your accred either next week or after EOYs but before the workshop.

Evac (Gold) - You need Evac (S) to register for this workshop. Thus only the following people are currently eligible to sign up: Jian Xing, Amos, Yimin, Joash, Yi Cheng, Zi Jun and David. Those who have failed their theory but passed practical (i.e. Rayner, Vijay, Kian Guang, Brendon, Samuel and Arun) can sign up as well, but you'll have to clear your theory next week or else we won't let you go.

OA (Gold) - Everyone with OA (B) can sign up (i.e. except Yue Howe, Brendon, Nirmeet, Jeremiah and Alfonse) but you need to clear your OA (S) accreds either next week or after EOYs before the workshop. We'll contact / inform you accordingly.

RCK (Gold) - You need RCK (S) for this. Everyone except Hetav, Alfonse, Daniel, Nirmeet and Jeremiah can go.

FA Workshop - Everyone interested can sign up.

If you are interested in joining any one of these workshops and/or accreditations, please email the Batch 60 egroup by this Sunday 25 Sep stating the following:

Name (or group of 3-4 names if you're going for RCK)

Class

Rank

Workshop and/or accreditation you're going for - give up to 3 choices.

There are limited slots available for each workshop and accreditation so not everyone might be able to go. You'll be informed of the workshop/accreditation you've been registered for, as well as any accreds that you may need to clear with us internally, in due course.

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For all the details of the Workshops and Accreds, you can refer to HQ's letter here.

The record sheets for the various subjects can be found below; please download the relevant .pdf file and print it.

FD (Gold)
Evac (Gold)
OA (Gold)
RCK (Gold)

the passing of an era -

and the beginning of another:

(click on image for full size)

Yesterday marked the end of Batch 59's year in charge of the unit - and what a year it has been.

This batch came in when I was in Sec 3 - so I only got to know them for less than half a year before my batch took over in late 2008.

I didn't have much of an impression of them back then - they were (or as I remember) a quiet bunch, generally quite well-behaved and much better than their seniors. So I didn't quite know what to expect the next year when my batch was tasked with running things for them.

So in 2009 things turned out quite well - I took their batch for FA for what was effectively 2 entire terms, and they were really an engaging, lively group of people who paid attention and always seemed eager to learn (a bit like batch 62 really but with a bit more discipline). Thus at my POC - which seemed like only a few months ago - I left the unit rather reluctantly.

And then I came back.

So in 2010 I took this batch again for the entire year - I tried to teach them what it meant to lead the unit; we worked together on innumerable tasks and projects and I pushed them way too hard, expected too much from them - but they always delivered. This batch stuck together through everything we put them through - the multiple recce trips for 6Pak last year, the constant rewriting and refining of activities - all for the sake of the unit. Never once did they give up; they always sought to work together and to give their best for the unit - and it is this spirit that has characterised their entire journey as leaders of this unit, and what I'll always remember them for.

Batch 59 thus really exemplified what it meant to be a batch - a group of unique individuals each with their own strengths and personalities coming and working together for a common goal. It's thus with a twinge of sadness that I'm seeing them leave - but at the same time I'm happy for all that they've accomplished in their years here. 2010/11 may have seemed unfairly short, but it has left with us many great memories of this batch - the various camps they've run, PN, FDCOM and countless others. But all good things must come to an end eventually - that's the way things go.

Thus as b59 moves on and as b60 steps up to fill some very big shoes left for them, I'd once again like to thank this batch for everything they've done for the unit; for the unforgettable memories they've left us, and left me in my 2 years as a VI here; and for everything that they've taught us - the value of teamwork, of determination, and for showing us what it really meant to lead the unit. Thanks for being a truly exceptional batch.

'Twas the End

'Twas the end of POC, the closing of one chapter of our seniors' lives. Well, good luck to them, and their future endeavours.

POC also marked the takeover of a group of more junior seniors, and the beginning of a new cycle of events and joy and whatnot.

So let us be filled with vigour, and take on the challenge of the new age!

Your Friendly Omega PM
George

P.S How was SFA?

Parade Rehearsal

Hi all Sec 1s ~

Please come down to the clocktower at 3.00 pm tomorrow for a short drill session. And to try (note try) to collect your boots for the *ahem* parade.

Please try to come :D

POC and SFA tomorrow

Hi guys:

for tomorrow take note of the following -

SFA for batch 61
The teachers haven't given us the details for tomorrow yet so for now please meet Brendan at the Atrium immediately after school tomorrow so that he can tell you what to do once he gets the information.

POC
Parade begins at 6pm on the Raffles Square. Please get changed into your full Red Cross Uniform before 6pm. Sec2s if you're delayed by your SFA we'll wait for you.

The Passing Out Ceremony begins at 630pm in the AVT and should end by 830pm. Again you'll need to be in your full Red Cross Uniform for the thing. If you don't have your full uniform for whatever reason (if you don't have badges it's alright) please be attired in school uniform with tie. Refreshments / food will be provided after the thing.

Tomorrow's the Sec4s' last day in the unit, and it's also a send-off for them after their 4 years of service to Red Cross so do show up to show your appreciation for everything they've done!

Post Inter-UG Games

Hi guys!

As they always say, results don't always matter! What matters is the participation and the experience, and as you can see we are different from the other UGs in this light. Whereas in other UGs may send a team made up entirely of seniors, in RC everyone including the juniors get a chance to participate in this annual inter-UG competition.

Of course, this does not mean we do not have talent - we may be lacking in terms for physical strength (for now!) but we can show everyone else that even in the face of defeat we do our best and strive for excellence. Sometimes instead of using your muscles you can use your brainpower too :D

Speaking of muscles, a round of applause for all the marathon runners this afternoon!! The half marathon is by far the most physically demanding of the sports played out today, so have a good rest tonight!

For those who left early, here are the results for your information:

Marathon - 6th

Basketball- 4th (sorry thought it was 5th earlier)

Captains' Ball -4th

Floorball - 5th

Frisbee - 6th

Soccer - 4th

Once again, don't have discouraged by this...in fact this is already a very commendable result! I witnessed some moments where foul play might have happened and could have affected the results, but forget about that for now. As Rafflesians we play fairly and not attempt to win by foul means, whatever the situation.

We have no doubt improved from last year, as this time we only have two sports in which we got last. This shows that we are growing into a ever more formidable force compared to last time when we have no more than 2 sports getting a non-last placing. We are ever closer to reaching the goal of getting a top 3 position, and we came close I must say.

I was highly encouraged when our soccer team went off to a good start with a first match win and a second match draw. Learn from your mistakes, and worth noting is that our soccer team is comprised mostly of juniors, which means that you guys can play again (with the same team maybe) next year! Jiayou guys...just keep improving and I'm sure next year we will clinch at least the top 2 for soccer.

Good job to all who played their hearts out for RIRC. There's always next year, and then we will show everyone how we have learnt from our mistakes and how capable we are in these sports.

For now rest well everybody! This is technically the last training before EOYs, and thus there will be standdown from now till after EOYs. Go mugmugmugmugmug :P

Coming up this Friday: Passing out Ceremony!

Inter-UG games day

Hi guys! Below are the allocations for the Inter-UG games day:

Marathon: (Juniors)

Reeve

Andrew

Jia Cheng

Forster

Jian Xing

Kian Guang

Joash

Soccer:

Fintan

Eric

Vijay

Daniel

Yi Cheng

Brendon

Wei Yang

Sub: Shawn

Floorball:

Zhen Si Qi

Jun Wei

Kenneth

Han Sheng

Nicholas

Soe Lwin

Vatsal

Sub: Tianyi

Basketball:

David

Amos

Kelvinder

Ching Wai

Ryan Lim

Li Hong

Brendan

Subs: Li Yuan and Gavin

Frisbee:

Mahesh

Yi Min

Arun

Hethav

Nirmeet

Zawad

Gabriel

Captain's ball:

Adam

Zijun

Allan

Hethav

Yue Howe

George

Kai Yan

Sub: Ryan Chiong and Ryan Foo

First Aiders:

Yu Jun

Samuel

Jia Ming

Chong Ching

Kavin

Colin

Zhi Jie

Road Marshals (you will be briefed tomorrow on what to do. Basically they direct the runners)

Kim Kwang Kyu

Qi Jing

Rayner

Darryl

Have a goodnight's rest before tomorrow! Cya! :)

Inter-UG Games Day

Hi everyone!

Tomorrow is the Inter-UG games day! Hope you all had a good warm up in your respective sports at the end of Monday's training; tomorrow your skills will be put to the test against the other UGs. All the best, encourage and cheer on others while they are playing (or running for the marathon runners), and most importantly have fun!! xD

See all of ya tomorrow! Also, based on feedback on Monday's training, we are tweaking the allocation for the individual sports a little to match your strengths and preferences, so do look out for the final allocation tonight!

Attendance for POC

Hi all

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZDNH76N

Please complete the above survey to confirm or deny your attendance for POC this coming Friday. It is compulsory and mandatory.

Help yourself and help us at the same time :D

Sign Ups for Inter UG Games Day

The team allocation has finally been decided.

To take a look at the team allocations, please view it from this link:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgNwetKvUff2dHBSUWJyRGpKTHNDc1ZZcjFTd0ctV3c&hl=en_US

Please note that you may not be assigned to your favourite sport but do still turn up do your best for the games you have been allocated to! :)

Some of you may not find your names on the list. However, do take note that you are still supposed to attend CCA and you will be supporting your unit or helping out.

Remember the games start on 14 September 2011~! Good luck and do your best despite any odds~!

You may want to bring your own equipments such as the soccer balls, basket balls, etc.

PS There may be minor changes on Monday.

DVTOW 30: Season Finale

Welcome to the last episode of DVOTW. This week, we will be featuring a new dance crew for the first time (and probably the last). It is the Quick Crew. Enjoy.



Enough of the analysis, you probably know quite a fair bit.

In this season of DVOTW, we hope we have opened your eyes, mind and heart to a performing arts form called Dance. You yourself have tried your hands and legs at dance too during PN. As school reopens, all the best in your exams and stay tune for the next season of DVOTW (if there is another one…)

From the backstage, your team of producers working to make RIRC a success wants to say……

CCA is a place to try things you can’t in the constraint of a classroom, and dance is just one out of many. For me, it has been a fruitful experience picking up dance as an interest, so to all of you, keep breaking new ground and do something new. That is how you can be someone new after 4 years in RIRC :P
--Zheng Wei

Hey, it isn't just a CCA kays :) its a passion. Red Cross has been my home, my family. Not just another fond memory but a life experience as well. There are so many lessons and good memories from RIRC that... I can't say all of it here :) but all of which, you can have too. Put in the effort, try smthing new like Zheng Wei and make use of your time in RIRC wisely; you'll get something so valuable (be it a gf like big boss down there) that you'll never regret :) You all can do it too! =)

-- Deo

Red Cross is where you explore new stuff like first aid and footdrill you wouldn't do anywhere else, meet new friends (like those of the opposite gender *ahem* deo *ahem*), bond with your batch and unit, and just have fun. It's like a family to me and I'm really glad to have known all you wonderful peeps! Keep on striving to do your best in whatever you do, be it school or cca life! When you meet difficulties in life, just remember RIRC is always there for you :D Make the sec 4s proud and keep the phoenix soaring high in the sky! We know you guys can do it :)
-- Brendan

Hey guys, do treasure your time in Red Cross. 4 years pass by really quickly and it will be over in a flash. For me, I have had a lot of fun and many interesting experiences. All the fun and laughter is unforgettable. I would like to add on to what big boss said above: When you meet difficulties in life, just remember RIRC is always there for you and that 三仙 will always bless you :D

-- Kai Yan

Hihi guys, hope you all will have fun in Red Cross with each other like wabbits weegly and meebling around :D Like Auntie ^, 三仙 will always bless you :O Wun around like boogle buggle and dun forget Zheng Weiiiiiiiii! (esp. Jun Weiiiiiiii) Hahahahah! Zheng Weiiiiiiiiii!

-- Wabbit

Hi guys, hope you enjoyed your Red Cross journey thus far! Please treasure the bonds and friendships that you have built in Red Cross. For the year 1s and 2s, you guys still have much to look forward to (eg. RCYC and UIP). For the year 3s, I trust that you guys will take care of our unit and help maintain our unit's standard of excellence.

I hope that you guys will continue to have the passion for Red Cross. And good luck for the future ahead!!! (And work hard for FAC next year!!!)

-- Colin

4 years in RIRC has given me a lot of wonderful experiences and memories. All the hardship and fun that I've gone through with my batch and you guys are definitely unforgettable. And It's been fun knowing you awesome people. (:
I hope you guys are having a wonderful experience here too. Enjoy awesome and fun things that classrooms and most other CCAs can't provide, such as FOOTDRILL. xP Do treasure the time here in RIRC with your batchmates, seniors and juniors. Let the passion burn in your hearts and bring RIRC to greater heights! (:
--Soe Lwin

In RIRC, you'll go through a whole lot of experiences that can't be had in the classroom, nor (may I say) other CCAs. You'll learn more about yourself, more about other people and more about life as a whole, especially of the less fortunate. I'll never forget my experience in this CCA, the times i've shared with others and the lessons I will take away when I leave. I hope you will too. Make good use of your time here, bring glory to the unit and make yourself a better person. All the best!
-- Han Sheng


Just remember, in the future, when RIRC participates in competitions or HQ events, whether you guys win or lose, do so like gentlemen. Show they what RI boys are like. Also, treasure your youth and the opportunities being served to your doorsteps. Don't come regretting that you haven't done this or that a few days before your own POC. As you can see from above, we have high hopes for you!!!
-- Hui Jun

Inter UG Games Day Practice Session

Hi Guys~!

Do fill up this survey so we can know if we should have a practice session before the Inter UG Games Day. We will be trying out the different games, mimicking the actual games day.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LBV9VRZ

Thanks~! :)

DVOTW 29

Hey all,

Sorry for the delayed telecast of DVOTW due to FDCom :P Today we are featuring Tony Tran and his epic freestyle.



I guess you all know wad freestyle is from DVTOW 26. So you can try freestyling at home or anywhere to feel comfortable with. It doesn't take much, just allow your body to follow the music.

Try to observe how the moves and steps in Tony's freestyle followed the music e.g. the soft lyrics, and strong drum beats and random little thingies hidden within the music. Tads how freestyle is done.

Oh and btw, the throwing of shoes at the end doesn't mean anything negative (unlike the shoe throwing at George Bush incident)

Anyways, happy holidays (if you have any to speak of :P)

See you soon for the next episode of DVOTW

Red Cross Flag Day + SANA Results

For those who have signed up for the Flag Day,

Please be reminded of the following details:

Date: 7th September 2011 (Wednesday)
Time: 0700 - 1230
Venue: Report at Raffles Institution Main Atrium (by 0650 as bus ;eaving @ 7am)
Dismissal at CHIJ Secondary School, Toa Payoh (collection center)
Attire: Unit Tee with PE Shorts or PE Attire

The following people are those who have signed up:

Allan Zhou
David Wang
Wang Zijun
Chan Zhi Zhang Amos
Lee Jian Xing
Joash Chin
Kang Yi Cheng
Zhang Yimin
Daniel Lim
Lau Yue Howe
Ye Yixin Samuel
See Wei Yang
Ryan Lim
Tan Zong Xian Justin
Chua Ching Wai
Ryan Chiong
Darryl Lee
George Lin
Sean Wong

(Those who signed up but are not supposed to attend:
Ng Jun Wei
Tan Li Yuan
Forster Khoo
Gavin Tan
Reeve Chia Jing
Zhen Si Qi
Please do not come as you guys are underaged)

Please do not forget to come~! Also, if you still do not have your consent forms please download from: http://www.mediafire.com/?bjuf7duat0n23sb

On a side note, these are the people who have passed the SANA coures~! :)
ANDREW CHEN QING FU
CHAN ZHI ZHENG AMOS
GAVIN TAN KOH WEE
KANG YI CHENG
NG JUN WEI
TAN LI YUAN
YEO ZHI JIE BRENDON

Congrats~! Your badges will be arriving soon~!

FDC 2011 : NyanCom Edition

Hi all,

This year's FDCom has several 'firsts'.

To start off, it is the first time we are having a Sec 1 participating in the competition. A round off applause for Kelvinder for all his effort to catch up with the more experienced and proficient Sec 3s and 4s. He was really great during the competition.

For the prelims, we got South District 3rd placing as well as....... BEST NATIONAL COMMANDER!!!!!!!! Basically, this is the first time it was awarded to an RI commander. Our dear Soe Lwin sir was awarded this amongst the 32 other commanders from other units in this competition. AWESUM!!!!

For the finals, it was a National 2nd. So far, this is the highest achievement we have gotten for the recent 5 years of FDCom.

I think the FDcommers all deserve big round of applause and a good rest after all the 10 hours of neck-breaking, feet-cracking and brain-wrecking experience. Good job guys!!!

So this FDCom concludes our series of competitions this year. Next year, will be a greater and more groundbreaking experience for competitions. So all the best for next year!!!!

Footdrill Competition 2011

Hi all,

Here are the details for FDCom tomorrow.
Reporting: Raffles Institution Main Atrium, 7.45 a.m. (disregard consent form)
Dismissal: Compassvale Secondary School, ~5.00 p.m.

You can come even if you have not indicated your attendance to Justin IC. Consent form is here.

All the best to our FDCom squad!

Pledge Cards

Hi Guys~!

Remember that the deadline for the pledge cards is Wk 10 Wednesday, so please remember to bring it during training.

Also, please try to collect at least $80 by then for our EUA (though it's the thought that counts :P).

DVOTW 28

Hi all once again,

I believe most of u hav heard enuf 'Tan' puns from fb, SMSes, youtube etc, so I didn't bother searching for a choreographer with a Tan in his name.

We are featuring Prepix Crew this week. This is there promotional video, something like they are recruiting.



Intersting isnt it? A 360 degrees dance. I actually wonder how skillful the cameraman is hahas. And it is not easy to choreograph a dance to cater to all angles :P

the 360 degrees thingy reminds me of last year's Teacher's Day Celebration. The stage is really 360 with the audience all around. Here's wishing our dear teachers and YOs a great Happy Teacher's Day for all their effort they've put in.

So stay tuned for another episode of DVOTW and happy elections day as well lol.

OA Practical Component Results

Hey all!

All Sec 1s (except Kelvinder and Sakthivel who did not take the practical component) passed the practical component of OA Bronze accreds! Don't worry Sakthivel and Kelvinder, you will be able to take the practical component soon :D

The theory bit will come in the future! Have fun mugging!

IMH Visit 26/8/11 Consent Forms

Hi Guys~!

Here's the link to the consent form: http://www.mediafire.com/?rjz7hl9f8gg9p90

All info should be in there.

The people going are:

David
Tianyi
Mahesh
Jia Cheng
Reeve
Sakthivel
Fintan
Daniel
Joash
Yue Howe
Ching Wai
Kai Yen
Qi Jing
George

You guys should have been informed quite some time ago.

IPC FA/Evac

Come prepared. Sec 1s who have not passed Evac (B), you will be accreded on that day. Good luck! :)

FD Tips

Hey all! I believe that most of you cadets know how to do some basic marching commands already ~

Basically, there are a few errors that each and every one of you should be aware of:
Dressing not proper
Arm swings not in coordination
Legs not 90 degrees
Wheeling not executed properly - person pivoting moves a lot, back ranks cannot catch up with front rank
Arms flaying when executing turns in static drill

So here are a few tips:

First the foundations - arms locked, legs 90 degrees, head tilted up with an angle of elevation of 45 degrees.
While marching, shift your eyes left and right to see whether you are in time with the person next to you.
While marching on the spot, legs should ALSO be raised to 90 degrees and your feet should be pointing down (Land on the balls of your feet. If you don't know what that is, go look it up in the wiki or ask a friendly batchmate) to minimalise noise made and if you can do it properly, you won't be so tired. Also, look up with an angle of elevation of 45 degrees and stare HARD at a non-moving spot. This way, you won't move.
SLOW DOWN after wheeling for the back ranks to catch up
You don't need to jerk your arms up and look like a robot, but do it FAST while still in time with others of course.

Why should you do FD properly? This is because you will be involved in MANY parades. And when you mess up in a parade, it is VERY obvious because EVERYONE around you will be executing perfect drills.

And that's it. Just follow these tips, put in your 100 percent effort and you will be eligible for FDC in no time!

By the way, don't let me catch any of you fidgeting...

Signing off...

P.S This is not promised, but I MAY award platoon points if you can guess who I am. Just send me an email if you know the answer!

Red Cross Pledge Cards

Hi All,

For those who have not received your Red Cross Pledge Cards yet, please meet Ms Grace Kong at Staffroom 1 at 7am tomorrow, 23 August 2011, Tuesday.

Also, all the best to the year 4s taking their Higher Mother Tongue Prelims this Friday!!!

DVOTW 27

Hey ppl,

Welcome back to DVTOW 27!!!! MINDSville visit just concluded today, so jus relax from all the hard work you have put in and enjoy the video. We are featuring KINJAZ (kinda ninjas)this week. For anime fans, u may be reminded of naruto :P



Apart from sick skills, what really struck me was how they converted ninja fighting into a synchronised dance. If u watch the moves, some has references to things like sneak attacks, the katana, ninja-dash-past-and-you-die-a-few-moments-later thingy.

There are also cool freestyles / solo section but the interesting parts come when the background people for doing smth. You notice that the freestyler and backgrnd ppl actually follow different parts of the music. Something u can consider.

Well, HMT prelims in 6 days time for Sec 4s. All the best dudes and happy mugging (hmm wad is there to mug for HMT?)

Stay tuned for another episode of DVOTW. Same day, not really same time on rircc005.blogspot.com

btw, RIRC facebook group is back alive. Pls join if u hav not.

Evac (S) Re-Accreditation

This post is regarding the Evacuation Silver Re-Accreditation for Sec 2s.

Note that it will be held this Monday during training so remember to study for them.

Those who need to the test are:

Full Test:
Yue Howe
Allan
Yimin
Rayner
Vijay
Samuel
Arun
Hethav
Daniel

Theory only:
Kian Guang
Brendon
Joash
Amos

Do remember to bring mug for the test and wear your full school uniform on Monday~!
PS Radio Comm will be held on another day.

Inter UG Games Day Sign Ups

Hi Guys~!

On Term 4 Wk 1 Wednesday, there is going to be an Inter UG Games Day.

Here are the following games and number of participants:
1. 21km Marathon (20 participants)
2. Soccer (7 participants)
3. Frisbee (7 participants)
4. Floorball (7 participants)
5. Basketball (7 participants)
6. Captain's Ball (7 participants)

Please send Wei Yang IC an email (thedespised6351@hotmail.com) if you have not done so with your top 3 choices by Sunday, 21/8. Please try to participate actively to bring our CCA glory. (Btw, soccer team last year got 4th, only losing out in penalties~! XD)

Please note that it is not guaranteed that you will get the choices you want.

RIRC Photoshoot

Hi Guys~!

We will be having a photoshoot for the yearbook this coming Monday.

The details are:

Location: Steps leading to the auditorium
Date & Time: Monday, 22/8, 1545 sharp.
Attire: Full school uniform with school tie

Note that training will resume after the photoshoot.

Mindsville CIP Consent Form

Hi Guys~! This for the Mindsville CIP tomomrrow.

Here's the link for the consent form: http://www.mediafire.com/?g7v14bmri4s7rtm

Please meet at 0830 at the clock tower. Be in your red cross polo shirt and track pants. If you are meeting at the location directly, pls be there by 0915.

DVOTW 26

Hi everyone!

I hope that everyone's been having fruitful CiPs thus far, and that everyone has benefited in some way from their little trip! Anyways, here's just another video to pass the time with :D

Anyways, since National Day was over, I was hunting for a red shirt guy to post hurhur. So anyways here you go. And FYI this guy is a guy we've never posted before. And this is all freestyle! (Its like your impromptu speech) He's just following the music as he listens to it! (cool right. now if there was a subject called dance in RI instead of Oral Communication maybe this would be part of your graded component XD). And OMFS (Oh My Flying Sky) next week is week 8! That means that our exams are coming soon ._.

SAMH Indemnity Letters

Hi guys,

George should have sent out the consent forms for SAMH yesterday by email to everyone. However, all the SAMH indemnity letters are being kept in school, and hence I cannot scan it and send everyone a soft copy. Hence, could everyone going to any of the SAMH centres meet me at 1.50pm tomorrow at the SR Block Foyer to collect the indemnity letters from me? This is very important.

Thanks!

Kai Yan

Hey guys,

did you see our very own Yi Cheng on tv? Hope you did! We are all very proud he has represented us in a national event! *clap clap*

Have a good rest everyone! Work hard, play harder :D

Happy National Day!

National Day Speech

yo ppl!!!!

HAPPY 46th NATIONAL DAY !!!!!!

This long hols, take the time to chill, relax, and really rest. Term 3 is gonna end soon, and it has been a busy term for all of you guys, especially, the sec3s who are running trngs, CAC participants and FDCom squad members.

While wishing Singapore a Happy Bdae, let's all also wish Fintan a Happy Bdae too. HAHA, so lucky, same day as National Day. :P

For those who think National day hols is really bored, jus catch up on whatever you have to catch up, like work, reading, TV Drama Series, Dance Videos(yes altho PN and CAC are over, you can still look at DVOTW and go 'wow'), or simply rest. I noe many of u sleep very late at night and are dying, so revive yrself. If really hav nothing to do, i guess you have to go "reflect on what Singapore has given you", a suggestion by our Principal.

Happy Hols :P :P :P

Results for Evac(B)

Hi guys!

Here are the results for Evac (B)!

There are three components: Theory, Practical and Radio Comm

Full Pass
Shawn
Forster
Reeve
Kelvinder
Gavin

Need to retake Radio Comm
Jun Wei
Shi Qi
Andrew

Need to retake whole test
Xing Hao
Eric
Tian Yi
Adam
Li Yuan
Fintan
Yu Jun
Kim
Ryan
Sakthivel
Mahesh
Jia Cheng

Highest for Practical: Shawn and Forster
Highest for Theory: Yu Jun

Even if you failed, don't get too disappointed. There is always a retest in Term 4! Take this time to revise all your components (notes are in the blog) and try again next time!

*If you fail more than 1 component, you have to retake the whole test

DVOTW ∞+1 (AKA 25)

Hi Everyone,

To start off, we hope you had an enlightening experience today at the institution of Mental Health (no not as patients but as volunteers -.-). Regardless of whether you played chinese chess, monopoly, folded origami, solved puzzles, spun the bingo wheel or pulled UNO stacko blocks out of the tower with them, (or just used our common superpower, eyepower) I'm sure we have made their otherwise would be ordinary Saturday morning pretty fun-filled!

So here's a totally related video for you to enjoy:

Well, here's my failed totally smoked attempt to link this video to your experience today: Wherever you may be,(ponning today's meaningful experience or not) I hope that you will not remain like this guy, and be where you are. Reach out to those who need it, reach out for the starrrrrrrssss.... and remember that next week we have national day HOLIDAY on Monday (which we have FDcom training on ._.)... and the SAMH visit on the not so TGIF. Also, let's wish Yi Cheng, our newly elected... I mean our representative in the Red Cross NDP Marching Contingent, good luck for this Tuesday's Parade! :)

Omega CIP on 12 Aug and 13 Aug

Hi all

Those who signed up for the CIP at Oasis Day Centre (Vijay, Fintan, Sakthivel, Allan, Daniel, Wei Yang, Qi Jing, Gabriel, Vatsal, Hui Jun and Li Hong) need to meet Mrs Maas at 11.00 am on Monday (8 August 2011) after National Day Celebrations outside Staff Room 2.

Sec 3s and Sec 4s who signed up for Activity Hub at Pelangi Village or Bukit Gombak Group Homes need to meet Mrs Maas at 11.30 am on 8 August 2011 outside Staff Room 2.

For those who are going to Oasis Day Centre, George will be sending the script of the skit soon with the allocated roles, so please rehearse and practice on your own before Monday itself.

Please refer to this google spreadsheet if you have forgotten which day you signed up for: https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ag1Wd33QXaRFdGV1NHdtVi1rR0l1dzAxVGhnQjlxVFE&hl=en_US#gid=0

Thank you!

Sign-up Lists for Platoon CIPs

Hi guys,

Please go to this link: https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ag1Wd33QXaRFdGV1NHdtVi1rR0l1dzAxVGhnQjlxVFE&hl=en_US#gid=0 to look at which CIPs you have signed up for. Please take this list as the final and most accurate list.

Also, due to the Presidential Elections on 27 Aug, the visit to Mindsville has been indefinitely postponed. There will be further updates later.

Thanks!

Platoon CiP: Visit to Club 3R

There is a visit to Club 3R on Friday, from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm. Those involved are:

Mahesh
Forster
Kian Guang
Allan
Shawn
Kai Yen
Colin

If you are not in the list above, please DO NOT turn up. Similarly, if you are in the list above, please ensure your attendance. Meet @ the Main Atrium by 1330 sharp.

Those involved will be giving a First Aid refresher course to clients of Club 3R (ie teach simple first aid), and Mrs Maas will be vetting your presentation tomorrow, so do brush up on your FA skills :D

Thank you for your attention and have a great day ahead.

P.S. Here's the route to Club 3R.

DVOTW ∞

Hey hey hey!

Guess what's here!


Batch 62! The performance you guys put up was great for a first one. The choreography was awesome! Remain invincible, dudes!


The sec 2s were the cool dudes (with the exception of Samuel). Now you all know what terrible thing he did, watch it to find out lol, you'll know in a half a minute. You all showed a lot of emotion in the dance, and great improvisation there!

If you all want to see the rest of the videos, just finish watching one of them and click on the related videos. Or you can click the title to be directed to Youtube and then watch appropriately.

Do hope to see you again for PN'12, with more inspirational and interesting dances :P, and stay tuned for DVOTW 25.

By the way, we are TEAM 29 for FDCOM! Train hard guys! And good job to those who ran their fastest for the inter-UG track and field races!

DVOTW 24

Hey ppl,

Welcome back to DVOTW 24: post-CAC edition. This week's video will feature a choreography by Kyle Hanagami on the song "Save Your Goodbye" which is one of the songs used in CAC Dance.



One nice thing to take note is how they hit all the beats in the song, which is also called sense of rhythm. the beats in the music is not just the standard "12345678" but also the lyrics, melody, instrumental etc.

Btw, the singer for the song is Mike Posner, who has a female element in his voice. Yes, he is a man. His name is "Mike" duh. If u r curious, u can go search for some of his other songs heehee :P

For those who dun noe, results for CAC:

Drama - 3rd
Dance - 1st

Excellent work to all participants for the commendable results. Thanks all supporters too for staying all the way from morning to the evening and all others who contributed to the success :P (sounds Announcementish)

Stay tuned for more DVOTW.

Current Affairs Compeition 2011

Hi guys, please remember that CAC is tomorrow. Compeition support is compulsory unless you have given excuses to Justin.

Venue : Woodgrove Secondary School
Reporting time (direct to venue): 10am
Reporting time (bus from school): 7:45am
End : Est. 5:30pm
Attire : Unit shirt or PE + school uniform pants

gothere.sg if you don't know how to get there.

Good luck to all participants!

DVOTW 23

Hey guys,

Welcome to a Special Edition of DVOTW! Special because it's...well...late. No, we haven't forgotten about the PN videos yet. They still need some time. Alright, if you haven't heard of Tony Transformer from Kaba Modern, here he is. He's known for his sick isolations and creativity. Just take a look at this video. You won't get tired of just one view, I promise.


Remember, when you thought you've hit a dead end when choreographing, look for the hidden possibilities. There are almost infinite ways to continue a move.
Oh, and evac silver accreds are just tomorrow. Good luck!

Evac Bronze Accreds Results + Evac Theory Test on Friday + additional info

Hey,

For those of you who took the evac bronze practical accreditations today...

Those who passed:
Brendon
Alfonse
Daniel
Jian Xing
Yue Howe
Rayner

Failed:
Jeremiah
Nirmeet

For those who passed, there's still theory and radio comm (awwww) so it's not time for celebration yet. And they will come quite soon. In fact, all of you listed above have to come down this Friday (15 July) for the evac bronze theory paper test. Meet at the Rajaratnam Block Foyer at 1.30pm sharp. It will be pretty quick if you pass on the first try, so do be punctual. For those who failed, you still have to come for the test, and don't be demoralised; it's just because you happened to not revise on the evac methods, so do yourself a favour and spend some time reading through your notes.

Also, those who have already passed evac bronze, your evac silver accreds will continue/start next Monday's training, so be prepared! After that you can proceed to take evac gold at the campsite when the Gold Modular Accreditations are here! How sweet is that?

CAC

We are into the CAC finals for all categories!

Wooo!

Good job to those who are participating in CAC!

For those not participating in it, do support your unitmates who are working hard for the finals!

Of course, you can read the posts on unichannel about which other schools are our competitors.


On a side note, for those going for yeoman duty, do remember to wear your unit tee with pe shorts for tomorrow.

See you tomorrow!

DVOTW 22

Yo dudes!

Your dance videos are still in the process of being processed, so meanwhile, enjoy a dance video of our own unit from 3 years ago! That was when there existed a competition named Arts Festival (also formerly known as Talentime).



It's true that it cannot be compared to dances choreographed by professionals who do nothing but dance all day, everyday, but as a sec 1, I was thoroughly impressed (so much that I wanted to watch it again and again and even made the promise to join the dance cat when I turn sec 3). I won't try to point out any elements here (cos I'm not someone who enjoys doing that). So just try to appreciate this dance as a whole piece.
This is for dudes who think choreographing and performing a decent piece for PN was impossible. And here's wishing luck to ourselves that we'll enter the finals for all 3 categories of CAC!
[edit (oops)]
Results out on Tuesday *sweats* 
Tuesday, Tuesday, gotta get in on Tuesday. 

Oh by the way, Ardente photos are up!

DVOTW 21

Hi all,

U hav probably seen storyline choreographies, but we did not focus too much on it. simply, u r telling a story thru dance :P
While watching, see if u can pick out the msg from the dance



Some interesting things to note:
the use of props is amazing: notice how they manipulated the telephone wire. they entangle themselves and then untangle again IN THE SAME MANNER, AT THE SAME TIME!!

Another cool thing is how the two lead characters, Keone and Mari do not physically contact each other throughout the dance!! (except the front intro section.) It is intersting considering it has duet or pair dancing elements in it.

If u r wondering wad happen to the PN specials, we are still in the midst of getting the video done up, so do be a lil patient :P

Coming up soon DVOTW 22!

FYI. There is a prequel to this dance called "DAYDREAMER" also by the same choreographers .

PN Excuses

Hi all,

ppl who have yet to submit their PN excuses, pls submit them to me by the next trng.

B62:
Andrew, Reeve, Ryan, Sakthivel

B61:
Hethav, Allan, Daniel, Nirmeet, Jeremiah, Arun, Alfonse

B60:
Sean, Chong Ching, Ryan Tia, Kavin

PN is an official trng, so u noe the consequences of not submitting yr valid excuses.

Thx.

PN'11

YO ppl,

u guys were awesome for PN'11 FIREWORKZ. YEAH. Hope u guys enjoyed yrself, cos i enjoyed it rili rili much, esp. party time. WOOHOO (still haven't calmed down from the 'high')

Good job to all the performances!!! sec 1s, altho it was your first time, but the performance was rili rili good, prolly one of the best i have seen since PN started. Sec 2s, loved yr choreography, it is the first time in PN u guys r putting in emotion into the dance. heehee

would like to highlight a few ppl. firstly the emcees, vatsal and aloysius, u guys were great at being emcees. secondly, chan kai yan's first appearance as YAM AH MEE lol. it was epic (wonder were u bored after saying the same thing so many times) hope u will also live a long life and have many children. for the rest of the org comm and sec 3s, thx very very much in help run the event. u guys were fantastic too!

Most imptly, let's thank Deo who is the OIC for PN'11. he is the one who pulls everything tgt and make everything possible. this PN he came up wif several new concepts and ideas, so round of applause for everyone!!!!!

On the side note, for ppl who are absent for PN, pls rmb to submit yr excuses nxt trng (tmr) with relevant proof.

Stay tuned for the delayed telecast of DVOTW FIREWORKZ special.

See ya back in sch and start chionging yr unfinished hmwk :P heehee

PN Vetting 2

Hey guys,

WELCOME BACK FROM ARDENTE CAMP!!!!
hope you enjoyed it.

but your journey is not over yet.
PN is in few days time, so u ready for yr performance?
(apparently not rili)

Well details for the vetting as follows:
Date : 24 June, Friday
Time : 0930 to 1230 hours
Venue : Hall Foyer
Attire : School based attire

Pls bring your own songs and speakers.

this is an OFFICIAL vetting. so it is compulsory to come.

Rest well this one or two days, and see u back in school soon for PN. :P
Date : 25 June, Saturday
Time : report at 1 pm
Venue : AHH
Attire : School based attire (but bring along yr costume)

June Camp

Hi all,

lots of confusion in the tagboard about Camp timings,so here they are:

Report: 8am, RC Campsite
Dismissal: 1pm, RC Campsite

Also, please bring along your ez-link cards ($10).

Camp consent form if you need it: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0nxqRjN6jcJ1Zgl5tCXHnic7jikFVjeh4TVlcNRWsw3qqKkRi39dSB-n4gnGlchc4dc_WslZFEHYLOXiHPD0V09OketE-eJeXVr4cmDLyvy1tEQ0GrOaUjqWlBiytE8RjOG1w1gtXE0/s1600/IMG_0001.jpg

Thanks!

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 20

Hello everyone,

Its the 20th Anniversary of DVOTW! :D (well technically we're late but its special so we took extra time to prepare it) :)

Body Rock 2011 just ended and my mind got blown watching the videos of the dances; here are the top 3 choreographies this year, and PLS MAKE SURE YOU WATCH IN HD or you'll miss some of the nice small details of the beautiful choreographies!!!

S**t Kingz [1st Prize]

Choreo Cookies [2nd Place] (Unfortunately, their full performance got banned from our country for copyright reasons :( but the tech rehearsal is still up so watch it while you can :D i can't guarantee that it won't be banned tho :( )

Super Galactic Beat Manipulators [3rd Prize]

Ok so here's the coolest part:

The top three crews are all led by the choreographers from Movement Lifestyle! :O that's dam pro right!? :D

S**t Kingz [ML]

Keone Madrid [Choreo Cookies/ML]
Mariel Martin [Choreo Cookies/ML]
Vinh Nguyen [Super Galactic Beat Manipulators/ML] <-- This insane guy here choreographed most of the sets in the performance O.O

Anyways Camp is tmr and I hope you've already packed (good point I should go pack too ><).

Next of all, PN is in 5 days time, so I hope you've already finished your performance stuffies, or else, HURRY UPPPPP!!!

Lastly, School is starting in 7 days time, so FINISH YOUR HOMEWORK (x2 from last time)

June Camp Reminder

Hi all,

REMINDER:

June camp is in 3 days time.
Pls meet at the campsite on 20 June, Monday at 8am.
(for those who are confused by the slides)

For more details, refer to the slides found under the tag : Training

See ya :P

Performance Night Vetting

Hello everyone,

The vetting will be outside the auditorium (above the Hall Foyer) at 17th June, Friday. The timings for the Sec 1 and 2 vettings are different. Sec 1s report at 11 am, Sec 2s report at 10 am. Please bring your costume for the vetting as well as the song in a thumbdrive/send it to deo.rcy@gmail.com by thursday night. (Please do not bring CD ty!)

For those who hav no idea wad to where, think along the lines of : FIREWORKZ. it can be bright, explosive, colourfull etc

Performance Night is in 11 days time :D so hope you have been meeting up regularly and practicing for the event, btw the coolest bit is that there are more than 10 schools not to mention lots of VIs and YOs involved so lots of people will be watching you! No Pressure! *wink*

For those poor souls who forgot when PN is, its the 25th of June, Saturday, so please do tell your parents too! Report at 1 pm at the school hall in school based attire (don't forget to bring your costume). The event will end at 10 pm.

And have you finished your holiday homework yet? Oops sorry did I just remind you of your horrible pile of homework? :D *sadisticgrin* HURRY UP AND FINISH IT. Holidays are ending in 1 week! (ohnoes!)

ULP

Let's welcome back Kai Yen from ULP!

Sec 2s, next year's your chance to go for this enriching experience too! Do look out for the opportunity!

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 19

Hey all,

On this special day, we bring to you a special video, from ABDC!!!.

We are featuring I.aM.mE once again, back with a very interesting choreography. If u have noticed the recent series of super hero movies (X-men, Green Lantern, Cap Am etc) this dance shld ring a bell.

Now let's welcome the super hero dance crew I.aM.mE !!!



If u watch, the solo freestyle is nonetheless amazing, but what is rili interesting is what the people at the side are doing when it is not their turn to solo.

Here is a tip for yr PN performance: minimise stoning time. Even if a select group of people are dancing, the rest shld still do something. It can be simple, repeated movements and steps or formation work like what u see in the vid.

Bet you enjoyed the vid. See u again in the nxt episode of DVOTW.

SANA Details

Hi all,

Details are as follows:

8th June (Wednesday)
8.30 am to 5.30 pm
Be in Mufti (PE t-shirt + Track pants)
Bring along water bottle and writing materials

Venue: 2 Sengkang Squeare #05-01 (Beside Compass Point Shopping Centre)

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 18

Hey all,

Considering the number of people you have in your batch, I really advise you to work more on your formations rather than choreography itself; your steps can be a lot simpler, as long as you coordinate your steps and get the formation as clean and fluid as you can!

Here's a large team choreography from last years Body Rock dance competition (They won 3rd btw)

1. Take a look at the start; they did a lot of walking around and formation changing; Simple steps, lots of confidence and energy = good starting!

2. Level play - You just need to change the height of your moves to make it varied. Just by doing your moves at different levels can provide a variation to what the crowd will see! E.g. Some people do the moves while in a "proposing" manner, some at a half squat and the rest standing up. (or you can just make use of the natural order of life, from tall to tallest XD)

3. USE THE STAGE. The stage is big, so spread yourselves out or compact according to what you think suits the music; Spreading yourselves out will help make moves that are already big, BIGGER. Compacting yourselves will help make moves look more concentrated and help disguise mistakes.

4. USE THE STAGE. Try not to always use center focus, try to use some method to get everyone to look to the left of the stage or right of the stage every now and then :) it helps make people look around the stage instead of concentrating on the same spot every now and then.

Good luck for the interesting event in 21 days time! :D

CHIONG ARHHHHH! PN'2011

Camp Consent Form

Hi all,

For those who may need the June Camp consent form, here u go. See u at the campsite :P

Footdrill Competition 2011

Hi Year 2s,

Hope you had fun at MM! :D

Anyways, this is regarding Footdrill Competition(FDCom) 2011.

It will be held on the 3rd of Sept, first day of your Sept. break. (that's all we know so far, more details will be released later on)

If you are interested to join or have any queries about trainings etc., please contact Soe Lwin via email(bluemineral1010@hotmail.com) or sms(97600846) by 1st June, Wednesday, 2359.

P.S. Yr 1s, i'm sorry but this is only open for yr 2s,3s and 4s. You guys will have your chance next year. Cheers! =)

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 17

Hey all,

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we bring to u a delayed telecast of DVOTW 17.

As we draw closer to PN, do start meeting up for yr performance alr :P

We are featuring this crew for the first time : Prepix. Look out for their freestyling in the vid and see how they actually hit the beats and the sounds.



Just a small tip here for PN:
Everyone dun hav to perform throughout the whole performance.

You can hav various formations and stuff. You can also do wad Prepix did in the vid, like u start of with one person, and then add on the rest one by one.

See you next time in DVOTW 18!

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 16

Hey guys,

Hopefully for those who got disastrous results (like me), this will cheer you up.
A relatively new crew competing on a new season of America's Best Dance Crew, I.aM.mE. But these dancers aren't new to the dance scene at all, we have been seeing videos of them since 2009. 2 of their members, Moon and Pacman, are great tutters, so you can actually see elements of tutting (making 90-degree angles with your arms) in their performances.



In addition to moves that every member of a group does on his own, you could experiment with what we call "team moves", which involves the entire group getting together to achieve an intended effect. It could be a massive tutting sequence seen in the first few seconds of the performance above, or something else that, with a member not present, the move would not be possible. Team moves add something different to a dance, hence we try to include at least one in every.
This is why you guys should meet up more, freestyle to random music, learn more about each others' styles of dancing and make use of each other's strengths. Holidays are in a week's time, so unless you are down for intensives, start now (or after MM for year 2s)!

Also, whoever is in year 2 and 3 and is interested in joining Footdrill Competition (FDCOM) 2011, please email batch 59 at rircb59@googlegroups.com. Thank you!
And remember that normal trainings start on Monday!

SANA

Hi all,

the list of people who have signed up for SANA are:

Yu Jun
Li Yuan
Andrew
Xing Hao
Jun Wei
Reeve
Eric
Gavin
Brendon
Yi Cheng
Yue Howe
Amos

If your name is here and you cannot make it, do tell your PMs asap.

Thanks!

June Camp Briefing

Hi Guys,

Here is the briefing slides for the camp briefing for June Camp.


SLIDES

Hope you guys are happy with your results, and rest well during the June Holidays!!!

Hi all,

training will resume on Monday next week.

Hope to see all of you soon!

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 15

Hi all,

Welcome back to DVOTW 15 : post-MYCT (and pre-PN) edition,
featuring Kyle Hanagami (yup long time no see since DVOTW 4) and The S**t Kingz.

For this choreo, focus on their ground movement and floor works, like how they dance lying down, and get up from the floor or go back down.

I know the yr 1s experimented with lying down during the workshop, so hope this gives u guys some inspiration for PN.



Yes, PN is round the corner. If u hav not started, it's time to get busy!
Your Performance ICs shld be keeping u updated on stuffs.

Stay tuned for the next episdoe of DVOTW, where your inspirations are :P

SANA

Hi all! Hope everyone's alive and kicking after the MYCTs!

SANA is back once again. Bascially, it is a course on narcotics, and you get a badge once you complete it.

Details of the course:

Date: 8th June 2011 (Wednesday)

Time: 8.30am to 5.30pm (lunch not provided)

Venue: 2 Sengkang Square #05-01,
Singapore 545025 (Beside Compass Point Shopping Centre)

Attire: Mufti (PE shirt and track pants)
Things to Bring: Stationery

If you wish to go for this course, please inform Brendan (sms: 96994677, email: tnbrendan@yahoo.com.sg) by 21 May 2011 (next Saturday). Do include your contact number and email in your sms/email.

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 14

Hi everyone,

Although the Mid-years are ongoing, let's take a little break to watch a little video :)

Illusion - A very cool bit of dance that I will be sharing with you today:

In this choreography, there are some bits and pieces of "ultra-fast motion/movement" which you may or may not have noticed. If you didn't really see, its fine, because it blends so well with the music that it may be hard to pick up the first time. In dance, to follow the fast beats, you don't have to make ultra big movements and make it so concise. Because the actions happen so fast, people will simply get the feeling that you hit every single fast beat, and then they'll all go WOW! The main thing is behind this ultra-fast movement is the STYLE in which you did the move and not the actual move.

An example I can give you to try is this: When you drink water, you may find yourself doing 3 simple actions:

1. Pick up the cup.

2. Pour water into the cup (using your other hand)
3. Bring the cup to your mouth.

4. Drink water.

If you make all these 4 steps into a dance move, make it sharp, maybe add a little bit of footwork here and there and do the 4 steps to a quick beat and you'll get something really cool.

Ok enough procrastinating, go back to your work. :)

Additional Information for WRCD

Hi Guys,

Those people who have incomplete uniforms will also be excused from the contingent.

It is only counted as incomplete if you do not have:
- Name Tag
- Boots
- Belt Buckle
- Shirt / Pants / Belt
- Beret*
- Uniform Buttons

*People who are missing berets or uniform buttons please inform Colin by Tuesday. We may have stock of these items.

Take note that if you are only missing badges, you will still need to join the contingent.

For those who have already paid money for uniform parts earlier, we are still trying to get the items as Red Cross HQ has been busy with the relief efforts in Japan, and did not entertain the purchasing of uniform parts. Also, the uniform supplier has also changed. The year 1s have not received their uniforms too, so we expect that those of you that need new uniforms may only be able to get it at the same time as the year 1s. We will try and get your uniform parts ASAP.