EVENTS AND SIGNATURE PROGRAMMES
In SJI NPCC, our cadets embark on many fun and meaningful events and programmes. Some of these are facilitated by our officers, but more often than not, our cadets and cadet leaders get to exercise their leadership skills and make a difference to the community by initiating these programmes. These are just a few of the programmes we embark on yearly!
Check out the SJI NPCC Instagram page for more details on these events and programmes!
The Community Safety and Security Programme (CSSP), as well as the Police Youth Ambassador Programme (PYA), are community advocacy projects conducted by our Secondary 2 and 3 cadets respectively to spread anti-crime awareness to the community.
The objectives of the programmes are to educate cadets to understand that:
- To be socially conscious is to take ownership of educating the community of safety and security, as well as to assist in enforcing those values and beliefs through actions; and
- Taking ownership in improving the safety and security of the community is an important part of being socially conscious - serving the common good.
Here's what the IC of the 2022 PYA project had to say about it:
"PYA was indeed an enriching activity as we were able to converse with members of the public. Moreover, it was very educational as we were able to learn important skills such as confidence and were able to educate the seniors on the importance of scam awareness." – SSGT (NPCC) Mangali Sasikumar Sai Sarvesh
TOTAL DEFENSE
Not only do we spread anti-crime awareness, we also spread awareness about the national defense concept of Total Defense, hence helping Singapore stay safe against both conventional and unconventional threats. In the Bronze and Silver modules, Secondary 1 and 2 cadets respectively are exposed to and engage others using the Guardians of the City card game, which helps students appreciate the vulnerabilities Singapore faces and the crucialness of Total Defense in protecting the nation. In the Gold module, Secondary 3 cadets are expected to apply what they have picked up in Secondary 1 and 2 to teach others in the community, be it juniors, family members, or even complete strangers, and hence spread awareness. Not only is this a service to the community and nation, it also prompts deeper reflection amongst our cadets, allowing them to better appreciate the concept.
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Here's what one of our cadets had to say about the Gold module: "Although we had many problems while making the lesson, notably procrastination, we eventually overcame it with thorough preparation of our slides and strong teamwork. In the end, this module proved to be an enriching and meaningful experience." – CPL (NPCC) Lim Jing Yu Nathan
AGD
The Area Games Day (AGD) serves as a key bonding session for our cadets to interact with cadets from other units in the area, strengthening our bonds and developing us as an area! We had tons of fun!
IE TRIP
The yearly International Experience (IE) trip allows our Secondary 3 cadets to better appreciate and empathise with the less fortunate outside Singapore, and also put the values developed through NPCC to use in serving "the last, the lost, and the least".
ATC
The Adventure Training Camp (ATC), held in collaboration with the other units in Area 13 (RGS, HCI, SMSS, and NYGH) is a 3D2N escapade featuring exciting low ropes challenges, tent pitching feats, survival cooking adventures, and a mesmerizing Campfire under the starlit sky!
Here's what some of our cadets had to say about it:
"ATC was an unforgettable adventure that I really enjoyed." – LCP (NPCC) Kaeden Gelek
"ATC is and will go on to be one of my most memorable experiences as a NPCC cadet. It has provided me with the opportunity to improve on my adaptability, active participation, personal growth and teamwork." – LCP (NPCC) Xabi Phua Yu Le (Pan Yule)
LMSC
The Leadership and Mentoring Skills Training Camp (LMSC) is a camp whereby the incoming batch of Cadet Leaders (CLs); the Secondary 2s, are trained and nurtured to become the future leaders of the NPCC Unit through the arduous experiences during the camp, testing their grit and pushing them beyond their limits.
UTC
The Unit Training Camp (UTC) serves as a bonding session for the whole unit. The whole camp is infused with a lot of fun activities. As this is the first camp in SJI NPCC for the Secondary 1s, it serves as a warm welcome to them, while allowing the Secondary 3s to further hone their leadership skills.
Here's what one of our cadets had to say about it:
"The NPCC Unit Training Camp was a fun and rewarding experience for all cadets. Through various activities that gave us the opportunity to bond with our juniors/seniors for the large duration of the camp, it has really opened my eyes to a larger perspective of ways different people around me work. Similarly, it has helped us build on our values of discipline and endurance, especially needed as a NPCC cadet. All in all, UTC was an enriching experience that really gave all of us an opportunity to lead and grow." – SGT (NPCC) Seow Yi Xuan Ethan
ANNIVERSARY PARADE (AP)
Every year, to mark the anniversary of the school, and to commemorate the graduation of the Secondary 4 Cadet Leaders, SJI NPCC participates alongside the four other uniformed groups of SJI, namely National Cadet Corps (Land), St. Joseph's Pelandok Scouts, St. John Ambulance Brigade, and National Cadet Corps (Air).
Here's what one of our participating cadets had to say about it:
"Being able to participate in AP definitely instils a sense of pride and accomplishment in one. The culmination of weeks of preparation, rehearsals after school, and hard work in a grand display of discipline and teamwork is truly satisfying." – SGT (NPCC) Jedidiah Eo Shuo
NATIONAL POLICE ANNUAL PARADE (NPAP)
Each year, similarly, to mark the anniversary of NPCC itself, NPCC cadets from units from all over the island gather at Home Team Academy (HTA) to participate in the Annual Parade.
Here's what one of our participating cadets had to say about it:
"NPAP 2023 has been a truly enriching experience for me and has taught me the value of resilience through the many rigorous trainings." – SGT (NPCC) Raphael Cheng E-Qing
MUSTER PARADES
Additionally, SJI NPCC also holds smaller-scale Muster Parades to commemorate and recognise the outstanding achievements of cadets and to present them with their awards.
CSI COMPETITION
SJI NPCC participates in crime scene investigation (CSI) competitions, as an extension from normal CSI activities during trainings, where cadets put their critical thinking skills, as well as knowledge of forensic evidence to use in solving bewildering crime scenes!
Here's what one of our cadets who took part had to say:
"The CSI competition made us fully use our critical thinking skills as it was quite a bit of a challenge, and this necessitated close collaboration and teamwork as we solved the mystery. Nevertheless, it was quite fun overall!" – SGT (NPCC) Leow Wei Xiang Reagan
SHOOTING
In NPCC, cadets get the chance to participate in two .22 revolver shoots, one practice and one live. Moreover, if they do well, they may get to further try their hand representing the unit in shooting competitions!