Monday, October 31, 2011

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. :)

Sunday, October 30, 2011

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.

Friday, October 28, 2011

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! :)

Thursday, October 27, 2011

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.

Monday, October 24, 2011

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: 3rd November

Time: 2.30 – 4.30

If you are interested, please email rircb60@googlegroups.com by 26th 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!

Friday, October 21, 2011

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

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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!

Monday, October 17, 2011

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.

Friday, October 14, 2011

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)


Monday, October 10, 2011

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

Thursday, October 6, 2011

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!


Tuesday, October 4, 2011

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!

Thursday, September 29, 2011

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.)

Sunday, September 25, 2011

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.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

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.