National Cadet Corps (NCC)
Name of Teachers
Mr Malcolm Tan Shih Lung (Commanding Officer)
About the CCA
The NCC Syllabus is gradual and progressive. It aims to provide a diverse range of challenging and enriching activities. The five broad objectives of our activities are Character Building, National Education, Adventurous Spirit, Leadership and Military Awareness.
NCC is guided by** 3 key thrusts** – Leadership, Fitness and Commitment to Singapore and is driven by 8 core values – Loyalty to Country, Uprightness, Leadership, Discipline, Commitment & Responsibility, Care for Fellow Cadets, Adventurous Spirit and Safety.
NCC has a Leadership Competency Model (LCM) that ensures cadets are equipped with sound leadership skills at the end of 4 to 5 years.
During their 1st year, the cadets learn basic military knowledge and skills such as the history and role of SAF and NCC, Footdrills, SAR 21 weapon handling, Individual Field Craft (IFC) and Orienteering. They are initiated into NCC through the HQ’s Affirmation Ceremony and our unit’s Camp VALUES where they get to visit the Singapore Army Museum. NCC HQ also organises Camp FORGE to build confidence in the cadets through adventure elements.
During their 2nd year, the cadets will deepen their knowledge of the military skills they have learnt in the 1st year. Besides more advanced drills, IFC and Orienteering, they are also introduced to the fundamentals of shooting through an Air Rifle Shooting program organised by NCC HQ. In addition, they will attend another adventure camp called Camp STEEL which focuses on the value of teamwork. Cadets will also learn life skills and build up their ruggedness through other adventure activities such as the Unit Hike and the 1-Star Kayaking Course.
During their 3rd and 4th / 5th year, the cadets will be given the opportunity to lead, plan and execute training programmes. The aim is to allow the cadets to pick up leadership skills under the guidance of teacher officers. To ensure that the cadets can impart the necessary military knowledge confidently, NCC conducts Specialist Assessment in which they earn the rank of third sergeant and the Army-NCC badge. Outstanding cadets will attend the Senior Specialist Leaders Course and they can look forward to becoming key appointment holders in the school’s NCC unit. In addition, cadets hone their SAR21 marksmanship in the Individual Marksmanship Training and Live Shooting program organised by NCC HQ.
All cadets have the option to learn Freestyle Drill and Precision Drill movements which build teamwork and resilience. Besides having a chance to participate in Freestyle Drill Competition and Precision Drill Squad Competition, cadets also perform at school-based events such as Total Defence Day Commemoration and National Day Celebration.
In line with the school’s strategic thrust of Character Excellence, the NCC unit also embarks on meaningful service-learning project each year to inculcate in cadets, a sense of responsibility to their immediate community, and to enable them to understand that they too can become active contributors to their society.
Achievement(s)
2023
- Achieved DISTINCTION in Unit Recognition
- Achieved NATIONAL 2nd RUNNER UP in the Orienteering Competition
- Achieved NATIONAL GRAND FINALIST in the Precision Drill Squad Competition
- Achieved NATIONAL GRAND FINALIST in the Freestyle Drill Competition
2022
- Achieved DISTINCTION in Unit Recognition
- Achieved NATIONAL CHAMPION in the Precision Drill Squad Competition
- Achieved NATIONAL CHAMPION in the Freestyle Drill Competition
Frequency of CCA
School Term
- Fridays: 2.30 - 5.30 pm
School Holiday
- June Holiday: Camp VALUES (for all Sec 1 cadets), 1-Star Kayaking Course (for all Sec 2 cadets) & Senior Specialist Leaders Course (for selected Sec 3 cadets)
- September Holiday: Senior Specialist Leaders Course (for selected Sec 3 cadets)
Others
- Freestyle Drill & Precision Drill Practice for competitions
- Parents / Guardians will be informed through Parents Gateway
Expenses to be borne by students
All cadets are provided with two sets of NCC uniforms (free of charge). They are allowed to do kit-exchange at the beginning of each year for misfit sizes or worn-off items. However, they have to bear the full cost for any lost item.
Enrichment Courses such as 1-Star Kayaking will be co-paid between school and students through Edusave account or by cash (for PR/non-Singaporean). FAS students will be subsidised.
Targeted Student Profile
While some activities can be strenuous, they are gradual and progressive. All teacher officers take a serious view on the well-being and safety of every cadet.
Cadets will be challenged by choice to carry out any activity, and teacher officers will provide the necessary guidance and support. Cadets with a positive mindset will gain meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences.
All teacher officers are committed to monitoring the well-being and holistic development of every cadet to ensure a good balance between studies and NCC activities.
CCA Trial Procedures
The selection process will include an interview.
Target number of students
16 cadets
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