Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme THE BOYS’ BRIGADE IN SINGAPORE OFFICER CADETS ORIENTATION OUR PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE – THE SENIORS PROGRAMME OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 1 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme AIMS OF THE SENIORS PROGRAMME The effective Seniors Programme (SP) aims to build on the all round Spiritual, Social, Educational and Physical development of each Boy. The method used will be our twin pillars of Christian Education and Discipline. Desired Outcomes of Seniors Programme Members Manages his personal time well Communicates purposefully and sincerely Maintains high standards of decorum and deportment Avoids socially undesirable behaviour Shares the responsibility in general household chores Manages finances, spending within given budget, with due consideration to saving and giving School Participates actively and makes positive contribution to the school Practises Christian values Respects public property and places, maintaining cleanliness and is considerate to other users Community Home Self Church Seniors Discovering and Learning OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 2 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme HANDBOOK FOR BOYS Officers in Seniors Programme should possess a copy of the Seniors Programme Handbook for Boys, as it contains vital information on the SP. A copy of the Handbook is available at BB Shop at $5.50 each. UNIFORM In the Seniors Programme, Boys would generally put on 4 types of uniforms: Day Dress (Full uniform) Ceremonial Musketry (Half-Uniform) Fatigue Please refer to the Seniors Programme Handbook for Boys on how to wear the uniform. Officers are to ensure that Boys adhere to the proper dress code laid down in the Handbook. OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 3 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme AWARDS SCHEME Objectives Encourage interest in worthwhile activities All-rounded development Allows for an attractive & progressive programme Not for rewarding achievements accomplished outside of the BB Classification of Awards 1. Service Awards Link 1 year 3 year Long Service National Event Badge 2. Proficiency Awards S/No Core Electives 1 2 3 Target Adventure Christian Education Anti-Drug Abuse (SANA) Arts Athletics 4 5 6 7 8 9 Citizenship Community Service Drill First Aid Leadership Development Life Skills Bandsman Bugler’s Crafts Drummer’s Environmentalist Fireman’s 10 11 12 13 14 15 Gymnastics Hobbies International Relations Kayaking Musketry Naturalist’s 16 17 18 19 Piper’s Sailing Sportsman’s Swimming Details on the criteria for the attainment of these awards can be found in the Handbook. The following badges are meant for souvenir purposes, and are NOT to be worn in the uniform: Anti Drug Abuse Fireman Energy Conservation Heritage Remembrance Day OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 4 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme 3. Special Awards Senior Proficiency Star The objective of this award is to encourage all companies to focus on a core training and curriculum for the Boys and at the same time, develop them with a good balance of activities. Requirements 1. Christian Education Stage 2 2. Community Service Stage 2 3. First Aid Stage 3 4. Drill Stage 2 5. Citizenship Stage 3 6. Leadership Development Course Stage 2 7. Adventure Badge Stage 3 8. Life Skills Stage 3 Founder’s Award This is the highest and the most honourable award a Seniors Programme Boy can attain in the Brigade. Requirements 1. Attained the Senior Proficiency Star, which represents our Core Curriculum. 2. Attained Proficiency Awards at the advanced Level for the following: Christian Education Stage 3 Community Service Stage 3 National Event Badge 3. Show outstanding leadership abilities and character befitting that of a Model BB Boy, and 4. Recommended by the Company Captain. 5. Successful completion of the Seniors Challenge or undertake a project/assignment for potential Founder’s men. The Executive will determine the nature of these activities. All potential applicants aiming for the Founder’s Badge are advised to apply to the BBHQ for the project/assignment/training programme one year ahead of time OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 5 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme NATIONAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS (NYAA) The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore and the National Youth Achievement Award Council on 14 Aug 2004. As the BB and NYAAC share common goals in youth development, the MOU will allow BB members to qualify for the various awards under NYAA when they have achieved various awards under the Seniors and Primers Programmes. Qualifying requirements for BB members under the joint accreditation are as follows: NYAA Bronze Qualifying Age 14 years old BB Awards BB Core’s Intermediary Awards Community Service Stage 1 First Aid Stage 2 Lifeskills Stage 2 Drill Stage 1 Adventure Stage 2 Silver 15 years old BB Senior Proficiency Star Gold 16 years old BB President’s Award, which consists of: Senior Proficiency Star Leadership and Management Programme Alpha Course Christian Citizenship Camp Service and Leadership Attachment Primers Challenge Administration Process 1. Please proceed to register your qualifying Boys with NYAAC for the Awards immediately, as NYAAC will only recognize activities recorded after the date of registration. 2. Usually, some schools have an assigned teacher to handle NYAA for all the CCAs. But some BB Companies prefer to register and liaise directly with NYAAC. The mode of operation is situational. 3. If you are registering for your Boys, you will need to fill up the NYAA Enrolment form for every Boy, available at the website: www.nyaa.org. Completion of the forms, with parental consent, can then be faxed to NYAAC. This is to allow them to update administration records and prepare the Record Books (Bronze or Silver or Gold) and Award Diaries for you in advance. 4. Thereafter, you may proceed to the NYAAC office for payment and collection of the Record Books and Award Diaries. Registration fee is $7 for Bronze per Boy, $12 for Silver and $17 for Gold. 5. Under the joint accreditation, the Award Diary is optional and you may decide whether to fill it up and submit to NYAAC. 6. For the Record books, it can be used as a guide to fill up the various categories of Service, Skills, Adventurous Journey and Physical Recreation, as required by the NYAAC. OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 6 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme RANK STRUCTURE Objectives There is a “career” path that members can look forward to, ensuring sustained membership. It recognises the abilities and achievements of members. Ranks also confer “Referral” Power to key senior Boys, who will assist in running the Company. Ranks in Seniors Programme 1. Structure In ascending order: Private Lance-Corporal Corporal Sergeant Staff- Sergeant Warrant Officer Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs): Lance – Corporal (LCP) Staff Sergeant (SSG) Corporal (CPL) Sergeant (Sgt) Warrant Officer (WO) 2. Promotion Timeframe The recommended timeframe for the promotion of Boys can be found in Annex A. OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 7 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme LEAPS – CCA Grading Scheme When Boys in the SP have completed the Secondary School, they are awarded CCA points for their participation in it. The CCA points are converted into a grade, and may be used in their application for Pre-University courses, Polytechnics and Institutes of Education. The CCA Grading Scheme has been designed to: 1. Encourage continuous CCA participation 2. Reward sustained effort contribution and involvement 3. Develop and recognise leadership qualities The CCA Grading Scheme, LEAPS awards CCA points in 5 categories: Leadership, Enrichment, Achievement, Participation, Service. The maximum points that can be awarded under each category are shown in Table 1 as follows: Categories Leadership Enrichment Maximum Points 12 3 Achievement 15 Sub-categories Representation Attainment Accomplishment Participation Service Award of Points for up to: 2 activities 6 modules with 2 modules from each of 3 domains (8) (6) (6) 10 5 Main CCA & 1 activity 2 activities 2 activities Main CCA & 2 activities 100 hours Table 1: Maximum Points by Category The highest points scored in the 5 categories will be totaled up. The points will then be converted to a grade in accordance with Table 2 below: 4-year Secondary Course Points Grade 5-year Secondary Course Points Grade 25 points & above 20-24 16-19 A1 A2 B3 26 points & above 21-25 17-20 A1 A2 B3 13-15 10-12 8-9 4-7 1-3 0 B4 C5 C6 D7 E8 U 14-16 11-13 9-10 5-8 1-4 0 B4 C5 C6 D7 E8 U PROGRAMMES & ACTIVITIES Brigade Level The Brigade organises a variety of courses and activities for Boys to participate to develop them holistically in areas under Spiritual, Physical, Education and Social. OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 8 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme Courses • Leadership Development Course 2 • Anti-Drug Abuse Course • Civil Defence Course • Naturalist Course under the National Orchid Garden Programme Events • BB Adventure Quest (BBAQ) • National Bible Quiz (NBQ) • BB CARES (Community Activities Rallying Everyone to Serve) • BB Sharity Gift Box (SGB) Company Level 1. Company Parade A usual parade programme should have a combination of badgework, Christian Education and recreational activities. A typical parade will appears like this: Duration Programme Remarks 15 mins 20 mins 45 mins 45 mins 40 mins Fall in/Roll Call Singspiration/Devotion Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Drill Attendance is taken Prescribed CE Badge work lesson Badge work lesson 30 mins 15 mins Recreation Dismissal The usual duration of the parade will last about 3½ hours. Note: Refreshment is at the discretion of the Duty Officer / CSM. 2. Key Company Events Besides the usual parades, Officers should consciously make an effort to ensure that the other events are organized: Recruitment and Orientation This is an explosive way to start the year! Recruitment is where the Company displays its best it can offer to new members. It is also a great opportunity to garner the talents and energies of your Boys. Officers should work closely with their NCOs and Primers for the recruitment. During Orientation, Companies usually comes together for some time of fun and games. These activities, coming after the holidays, allow Officers to renew relationships with their Boys. Enrolment Service One of the important events of a company is the Enrolment Service. It is an annual ceremony held early each year to officially enrol a company’s officers and Boys. This service is typically held in late March and in church during Sunday service with the presence of the sponsoring church’s congregation, and its officiated by the Company Chaplain. For some Companies, they would also conduct their promotion ceremony in conjunction with it. OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 9 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme BB Day It is observed on the 12 January to commemorate the birth of The BB in Singapore. On this day, Boys usually put on their uniforms in school and the BB Day Message is read. Make arrangements with your sponsoring school for the observance of this event and with the Brigade Office to obtain the BB Day Message. BB Week This is the annual fund-raising effort. It is an opportunity for members and friends to contribute financially to the on-going work of the BB. For some Companies, they would usually have their Enrolment Service during this period so that they can ask the sponsoring members for their contributions to the BB. Chaplain’s Parade This is a time when you meet your Chaplain or his representative from the church. The parade may involve the Chaplain in teaching a class or conducting devotion. There may even be friendly games between the Company and the church youth fellowship. Promotion and Awards Ceremony Companies usually designate times in the year to announce and present promotions and awards to the deserving Boys. These are occasions that Boys would look forward to. Sometimes, other awards involving inter-squad competitions would also be presented. Community Service Events These events provide an avenue for you to care and share your time and energy for the less fortunate. Boys may find that it tough due to the hard work, and that is where Officers inculcate in them the value of blessing someone who is less fortunate than them. In the BB, 2 major community service events are held yearly: BB CARES and SGB. Companies should inquire with the Brigade Office with regard to the participation in it. Camps, Adventure & Outings Camps, adventure programmes and outings are great opportunities for you to know your Boys better. Some recommended activities are: • Overseas trips – waterfalls, climbs, kelongs • Campfires, BBQ, Squad outings • Adventure activities Ropes Course Rappelling Kayaking Archery Rock wall, Omega Descent Air Rifle • Educational tours – variety shows, visits to foreign warships here, etc • Combined programmes – with Church, other Uniformed Groups in school. OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 10 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme Graduation Parade A most poignant event, as this is the time to leave the Seniors Programme. These Boys would then usually prepare for their exams, but officers should maintain regular contact with these Boys. These Boys should then be transferred to the Primers programme. 3. Company Annual Programme The Annual Programme Usually have an average of about 30 parades in a calendar year Stakeholders, especially School, must be updated with it before the start of the new year Vision and goals for the Company should first be established The Planning process Usually done in last quarter of the year, when school, church, and Brigade Calendar of events are confirmed Key priorities for the Company’s calendar School’s events (Speech Day, Recruitment Day, etc) School holidays and exams Church events (anniversary, camps, etc) Brigade events (competitions , courses, deadlines for submissions) These events must first be included in the yearly calendar before inserting the Company’s events. Company’s events Weekly parades Camps Close sessions Special programmes (e.g Parents day, outings) Enrolment Service Officers meetings / NCO Council meetings The awards calendar can be established after the annual programme is confirmed. Meeting for annual programme The School, Church, and Brigade key events should be inserted in the calendar and circulated to the Officers way in advance Officers in charge of various portfolios should come prepared with their schedules for the year Captain should facilitate the meeting, especially in deciding over events that collided with each other Captain will submit final programme to school and chaplain for approval Key Considerations Vision and goals of the Company Manpower availability in Officers, Primers, helpers, teachers Budget required to run the programmes A sample of an annual programme can be found in Annex C 4. Awards Calendar Plans out the awards that are to be done in a year, OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 11 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme A road map to ensure that Boys who fulfills the awards under it can be eligible for Senior Proficiency Star and Founders Badge. Priority for calendar should be ensuring that core awards are conducted regularly Electives can be conducted when manpower and resources are available. For those conducted at Brigade level, do look out for its application through HQ Circulars, Mass emails, etc. Company camps are great opportunities to conduct certain awards, e.g Life Skills, Leadership Development Stage 1 A sample of an awards calendar can be found in Annex D RUNNING EFFECTIVE PROGRAMMES Website The BB website www.bb.org.sg is constantly updated with new information on various new programmes and service providers. Officers should constantly visit the resource page to look out for interesting activities that could be relevant for their Boys. Joint Activities with other Groups Officers should look beyond their Companies when organizing activities. Make every attempt to combine activities with other Uniformed Groups in your school or with the youth ministry of the sponsoring church. Alternatively, they can also combine activities with other BB Companies. This would help your Boys widen their friendship. At the Brigade level, Companies can participate in the Camp Temasek, a mega camp organized once every 5 years in celebration of the BB Jubilee. Acquiring best practices With more than 60 Senior Programme BB Companies, Officers have much to learn from the vast experiences of Officers from other Companies. Events specially organized for Officers like Annual Officers Retreat are great opportunities for SP Officers to meet and learn best practices. It is also a good time to keep abreast of the latest developments in the Brigade. Do keep a close lookout for these events, and sign up for it! NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS (NCOs) The NCO corps is made up of Boys holding the ranks from Lance-Corporal to Warrant Officer. Their duties may vary from Company to Company. NCOs are our co-workers. Teach them and get them involved in running the Company. Officers should not be running BB programmes. Role of NCOs in the Company 1. Assist officers in running company activities and awards classes Running a BB company is a heavy responsibility and officers usually engage the help of NCOs. For instance, a company camp requires much logistical planning and NCOs can take various responsibilities or appointments (e.g. CSM, logistics officer, messing officer, games leader) to ensure the camp is run properly. And depending on ability and proficiency, NCOs may also assist officers in conducting simple Awards classes. Tests, however, will still be carried out by the officers. OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 12 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme 2. Manage a squad of Boys The strength of BB companies can range from a small group of 30 to a large group of 200 Boys. To better manage the company, members are usually assigned to squads and/or platoons. In a squad, the squad leader is in charge and he is responsible for the well-being of all his Boys, be it at a company parade or at camp or at a school activity. Squad leaders are expected to keep his Boys informed of all company programmes and encourage him to be regular at all company parades. Role of NCOs in the Squad 1. Teach & Lead younger Boys in the squad While the BB officers will conduct Target Classes for new Boys, such classes may not fully equip members with all the necessary skills and knowledge to fit into the company. Thus, NCOs play a role in helping younger ones, especially the recruits to assimilate into the Company. . 2. Good role model for younger Boys to follow Besides passing on skills, the more important function of NCOs is to be good role models for younger Boys to follow. Younger Boys tend to mimic or imitate their older peers. If NCOs in the company practise good habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect and Christian manliness, the younger Boys will surely be influenced by them. Sadly, the reverse is also true i.e. if NCOs pick up bad habits, Boys will also follow. Therefore, the responsibility of NCOs in the company is indeed very heavy and should not be taken lightly. 3. Help improve communication between officers and Boys NCOs, though a little older, are from the same age group as Boys in the company which makes communication much easier because young people understand the same lingo and share similar priorities. This makes NCOs most useful in bridging the communication gap between adult officers and younger Boys. 4. Look into the welfare of the squad Boys Young people, especially in their teens, find it easier to confide in their friends than with parents or adults. As such, NCOs again become the eyes and ears of the BB officers, offering a listening ear to BB Boys. Boys with problems can be referred to the officers for assistance. The NCO Council Officers should facilitate the organization of the NCO Council. This Council should oversee the operations of the Company, under the supervision of the Officers. . Please refer to Annex B on more information on it. SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCES The following resources are available to for Officers: 1. Training Materials Outdoor Adventure – Handbook for Boys Leadership for Boys Drill VCD First Aid VCD OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 13 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme These materials mentioned above are available at the BB Shop. Please contact Mr Ken Li at 67370377 Ext 114 for more details. 2. BB Website : www.bb.org.sg Best practices amongst BB Companies Power point slides for various badges Adventure vendors, including Campfire materials 3. Facilities a. BB Campus Address: 105 Ganges Avenue, Singapore 169695 6 dormitories of 10 bed each, fully air conditioned 2 seminar rooms with 50 seating capacity each 2 Halls with 120 seating capacity each 1 mini football court 1 dining hall For more information and booking, please contact Ken Li at 67370377 Ext 114 b. BB/GB Campsite Address: 1200 Sembawang Road, Singapore 758526 6 dormitories of 10 beds each, fully air conditioned 12 dormitories of 10 beds each, non air conditioned 7 seminar rooms with seating capacities between 40 - 60 1 Multi Purpose Hall with 120 seating capacity 1 small field 2 Rappelling Walls Kayaks (single & doubles) Ropes Course 1 dining hall For more information and booking, please contact Ms Seah Poh Gek from the Girls Brigade headquarters at 62887451. 4. Contact Personnel For matters pertaining to Seniors Programme, you may contact the following personnel: Ms Joyce Phua Executive (Programmes) Email : joyce_phua@bb.org.sg Tel : 67370377 Ext 105 OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 14 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme Annex A RECOMMENDED PROMOTION FOR SENIORS PROGRAMME 1 April 1997 Secondary One Secondary Two Secondary Three Corporal Lance Corporal OCO 01/11 – Handout Secondary Four Staff Sergeant Sergeant Page 15 of 21 Warrant Officer Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme ANNEX B The NCO Council The NCO Council in a Seniors Programme Company handles the day-to-day running of Company affairs. This is where much of the life of the Company gets its energy from. So, you ought to be aiming to be a part of the NCO Council. It will be advised by adult BB Officers, who will be led by the Company Captain. The NCO Council’s focus will be: a) To be a platform where you will be given a hands-on experience in leadership and organisation, b) To lead the rest of the Boys in the Company, As far as is possible, the positions will be filled through election. Some Companies may choose to appoint Boys to some portfolios and open others for election. Whatever the case may be, the rationale should be explained clearly to the members. However, local conditions may require that during the course of the year, Primers can also be co-opted into the Council, for further development of their abilities. The following are typical descriptions of the various portfolios. NCO Council portfolio descriptions A typical NCO Council would certainly have these portfolio: a) Chairman b) Secretary c) Treasurer d) Quarter-master e) Administration NCO f) Webmaster g) Games and Recreation NCO h) Company Photographer i) Publications NCO j) Awards NCO The Council Chairman He is responsible for the following: a) the smooth functioning of the Council meetings, b) the responsible actions of the Council members, c) the on-the-job training for the incoming Council Chairman He reports to: a) The Captain b) The Officer Commanding He works closely with: a) The Council Secretary b) The Quarter-Master c) The Treasurer d) The Recreation NCO e) Project Chairmen The Secretary: He is responsible for: a) recording Council minutes b) disseminating them after the Chairman has vetted c) preparing the Council Meeting agenda in consultation with the Chairman, the Captain and the OC OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 16 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme d) preparing the Notice of Meeting, e) the on-the-job training for the incoming Secretary He usually reports to: a) The Captain b) The Officer Commanding c) The NCO Council Chairman He works closely with: a) The NCO Council Chairman The Council Treasurer He is responsible for: a) the accurate maintenance of the Council petty cash amount b) the collection and accounting of the Company subscription (which should stand at about S$5.00 for 4 parades) c) the preparation of project budgets for approval and d) the post-project and Council petty cash statement of accounts He usually reports to: a) The Company Treasurer b) The NCO Council Chairman c) The Project Chairmen He usually works with: a) The Company Quarter-Master b) The Project Chairmen c) The Squad Leaders The Company Quarter-Master He is responsible for: a) the maintenance of the Company’s physical equipment inventory b) the maintenance of the inventory items in good condition c) the supervision of equipment loans and returns d) the day-to-day cleanliness of the Company Store/Admin Office e) the periodic cleaning of the Company Store/Admin Office, through the rostering of Storeroom cleaning sessions f) the implementation of a set of rules for the use of the Company Store/Admin Office and Company equipment g) the on-the-job training for the incoming Company Quarter-Master He usually reports to: a) The Company Logistics Officer b) The Council Chairman c) The various Project Chairmen He usually works with: a) The various Project Chairmen b) The Company Treasurer (for inventory replacement) The Administration NCO He is responsible for: a) the publication of timely and accurate notices and information for the Company via the Company Notice-board, b) the maintenance of a positive Company image via the aesthetic appearance of the Noticeboard, OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 17 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme c) the proper maintenance of key Company records eg. The Company Log, Squad Roll-Books and administrative equipment like files, stationery, Company letter-head etc, d) the on-the-job training for the incoming Administration NCO. He usually reports to: a) The Officer Commanding/Administration Officer b) The Council Chairman He usually works with: a) The Company Webmaster b) The Company Quarter-master c) The Company Treasurer The Recreation NCO He is responsible for: a) organizing the year-long Inter-Squad Competition b) formulating the budget for the Competition c) ordering the trophies and prizes for the Competition d) a company regime for keeping fit e) the on-the-job training for the incoming Games & Recreation NCO He usually reports to: a) The Training Officer b) The Council Chairman He usually works with: a) The Administration NCO (for putting up League tables, results, rules etc) b) The Company Webmaster (for putting up League tables, results, rules etc) c) The Company Quarter-master (for the use of Company equipment) d) The Council Treasurer (for petty cash purposes) The Awards NCO He is responsible for; a) maintaining the Company’s awards and Service hours records, b) assisting the Awards Officer in liaising with BBHQ in awards matters, c) publicizing course information to the Company via the Company Notice Board and Website, d) collating applicant lists, e) the on-the-job training for the incoming Awards NCO. He usually reports to: a) The Company Awards Officer b) The Training Officer He usually works with: a) The Administration NCO b) The Company Webmaster c) The Council Treasurer Ad hoc Project Chairman In the course of the year, special activities provide opportunities for the Boys to take on leading roles on an ad hoc basis. These project committees need not be more than 6 persons in size. He is responsible for: a) co-ordinating the actions of his committee members b) the planning and execution of the activity OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 18 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme He usually reports to: a) The Officer-in-charge of the Project He usually works with: a) The Company Quarter-master b) The Council Treasurer c) His Committee members Squad Leader He is responsible for: a) the welfare and morale of his Squad members b) the collection of weekly/monthly subscription c) keeping in regular contact with his members d) the maintenance of the Squad roll books in good order and condition e) working in co-operation with his Assistant Squad Leader He usually reports to: a) The Officer Commanding b) The Company Sergeant-Major He usually works with: a) his Assistant Squad Leader b) other Squad Leaders c) the Games and Recreation NCO OCO 01/11 – Handout Page 19 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme ANNEX C Sample Yearly Programme for Seniors January February March April May June 1/Sat New Year 1/Tue 1/Wed 1/Sat BB Week / Parade 1/Mon Labour Day 1/Thu 2/Sun Officers Meeting 2/Wed 2/Thu 2/Sun BB Week 2/Tue 2/Fri 3/Mon 3/Thu 3/Fri 3/Mon BB Week 3/Wed 3/Sat BOTC / Parade 4/Tue 4/Fri 4/Sat Parade 4/Tue BB Week 4/Thu 4/Sun 5/Wed 5/Sat CNY 5/Sun Officers Meeting 5/Wed BB Week 5/Fri 5/Mon Mission Trip 6/Thu 6/Sun 6/Mon 6/Thu BB Week / Con't Edu (instruction skills) 6/Sat BOTC 6/Tue Mission Trip 7/Fri District officers' fellowship 7/Mon CNY 7/Tue 7/Fri BB Week 7/Sun Officers Meeting 7/Wed 8/Wed 8/Sat BB Week / Parade 8/Mon 8/Thu Mission Trip 8/Sat Hari Raya Puasa Company Games Day / MWS Flag Day CNY / 8/Tue Mission Trip 9/Sun 9/Wed 9/Thu 9/Sun BB Week / Enrolment Service 9/Tue 9/Fri 10/Mon 10/Thu 10/Fri 10/Mon 10/Wed Captain's Conf. / BOTC 10/Sat Festival of Sports 11/Tue 11/Fri 11/Sat Bible Quiz Prelim / Parade 11/Tue 11/Thu 11/Sun Pentecost 12/Wed BB Day / Marking of Birthplace 12/Sat CNY Celebration 12/Sun 12/Wed 12/Fri 12/Mon 13/Thu 13/Sun 13/Mon 13/Thu Con't Edu (Listening & Befriending) 13/Sat BOTC / Officers Fellowship 13/Tue 14/Fri 14/Mon 14/Tue 14/Fri 14/Sun 14/Wed 15/Sat Recruitment / Parade 15/Tue 15/Wed 15/Sat Parade 15/Mon 15/Thu 16/Sun 16/Wed 16/Thu Hari Raya Haji 16/Sun Palm Sun 16/Tue 16/Fri Company Camp 17/Mon 17/Thu 17/Fri Recruits Camp / Canoeing 17/Mon 17/Wed BOTC 17/Sat Company Camp 18/Tue 18/Fri 18/Sat Recruits Camp / Canoeing 18/Tue 18/Thu Vesak Day 18/Sun Company Camp 19/Wed 19/Sat Parade 19/Sun Recruits Camp / Canoeing 19/Wed 19/Fri 19/Mon Company Camp 20/Thu 20/Sun 20/Mon 20/Thu 20/Sat BOTC (weekend) / Open Parade 20/Tue Company Camp 21/Fri 21/Mon 21/Tue 21/Fri Good Friday 21/Sun BOTC (weekend) 21/Wed 22/Sat Parade 22/Tue 22/Wed 22/Sat BOTC / 22/Mon Last Parade / Fun Outing 22/Thu Con't Edu (relationship) 23/Sun 23/Wed 23/Thu Con't Edu (1st Aid Basic) 23/Sun Easter 23/Tue 23/Fri 24/Mon 24/Thu 24/Fri Con't Edu (1st Aid Advance) 24/Mon 24/Wed 24/Sat 25/Tue 25/Fri 25/Sat 25/Tue 25/Thu 25/Sun 26/Wed 26/Sat 26/Sun BB Week 26/Wed 26/Fri BOTC 26/Mon 27/Thu 27/Sun 27/Mon BB Week 27/Thu 27/Sat Camp Temasek 3 27/Tue 28/Fri 28/Mon 28/Tue BB Week 28/Fri 28/Sun Camp Temasek 3 28/Wed 29/Sat Meet Parents Session / Parade 29/Tue Awards closing dates 29/Wed BB Week 29/Sat 29/Mon Camp Temasek 3 29/Thu Con't Edu (understanding youth) 30/Sun 30/Thu BB Week 30/Sun 30/Tue Camp Temasek 3 30/Fri 31/Mon 31/Fri BB Week / JM Fraser Award submission OCO 01/11 – Handout Parade Parade Parade 31/Wed Camp Temasek 3 Page 20 of 21 Our Programme at a Glance – The Seniors Programme ANNEX D 4 Year Awards (sample) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Camper’s Target # Sep Oct Expedition Nov Dec Naturalist Life Skills * LDC 1* LDC 2* Adventure * (rockwall/rappalling/Mt Ophir/ expedition) Gymnastics First Aid * Athletics LDC 2* Swimming Craft Community CPR / SANA / Water / Energy / Fireman/Heritage Canoeing H H Citizenship* (Total Defence) H Drill * Life Saving H Drill Christian Education * Community Service * / Hobby / Sportsman Colours / Arts Optional awards – Bugle, Arts, International Relations, H - Hobby submission Red * - CORE Programme OCO 01/11 – Handout TD – Total Defence Blue – Compulsory# (for recruits only) LDC – Leadership Development Course Black – Electives Page 21 of 21