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WE LOVE NPCC!!!!! @ {4:03 AM}
This year, our school’s NPCC unit camp began on the Friday afternoon of 18 Oct 2007. First, we were divided into groups with a mixture of secondary 1 to 3 cadets. Then we placed our bags in the classroom bunks and got ready for our outing to the Old Ford Factory at Bukit Timah. This is a museum that houses our nation’s wartime memories. During the fruitful visit, we learned more about the hardships and struggles of local people under Japanese Occupation.
In the evening, two hours were set aside for us to study and do homework after dinner. This was a special but useful arrangement as we normally do not have time for studies during camps. After the evening study, we had a briefing for tomorrow’s campfire, followed by a light supper. Finally, we washed up and went back to our bunks for a well-deserved rest.
We awoke early next morning to do circuit training, which was quite fun because the different groups race against each other. Following training, we had breakfast and started to prepare for the campfire. Everyone put a lot effort in the preparation as we wanted the teachers, parents and seniors to enjoy a good show during the campfire.
As for lunch, we cooked field rations, competing with one another to see whose food looked the most appetizing. After lunch, we did pioneering challenge, and constructed many creative structures based on the themes of NPCC, games and maths. Next, the different groups pitted their strength against each other in a grueling tug-of-war.
As the evening drew near, the much-anticipated campfire finally began. Mr Yeo, our school’s vice-principal, gave a welcoming speech to all the cadets and guests. Then, we all watched and wowed in amazement as the “fireball” lighted up and rolled down spectacularly from the hall to the campfire site. Then, the cadets took turns to perform songs and cheers, with plenty of fun and enjoyment around the campfire. To round off the evening, the seniors and juniors engaged in a final tug-of-war. After a delightfully tiring day, we washed up and rested our exhausted bodies in the hall.
Next morning, we had a short stretching exercise, and played a game of captain’s ball. Then, we did area cleaning, packed up, and gathered togther for the closing speech before breaking camp. I believe that this camp had enabled cadets from different levels to learn more about themselves and about each other. It also enabled all of us to bond together as a unit.
SGT Zheng Yanfu and P/Insp Yeo Wee Seng
Kranji Secondary School
PASSION TO SERVE
♥ LOVE
