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"If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail."
- Abraham Maslow

Our History
Established since 1972

Area 18
Commonwealth Secondary School 698 West Coast Road, S(608784)

Sustained Achievement Award Uniform Groups
Four Years Consecutively

Unit Overall Proficiency Award:
Silver 2008
Bronze 2007
Bronze 2006
Bronze 2005
Bronze 2004

Achievements 2007
Interunit Laserquest Competition
(1st runner up)
Achievements 2008
Interunit Captain's Ball Competition
(1st runner up)

Contact Us
cssnpcc@gmail.com

Leaders

Officer Commanding
A/ASP Matthias Sim

Adjutant
INSP Rafeek Ahmad

Teacher Officers
Mdm Ridzwaana Bte Mohd Masuhood
Ms Koh Pei Loo

Honorary Officers
H/INSP Goh Tee Wei
H/INSP Ke Kaijie Justin

Cadet Inspectors
C/INSP Lim Chun Liang Daniel
C/INSP Chen Deng Jun
C/INSP Chia Huat Soon
WC/INSP Suriyani

Station Inspectors
SI Shawn Par Yong Xiang
SI Nur Faizah Matnawi

Executive Committee 2009

Senior NCO
SGT Gabriel Goh
SGT Noor Amirah bte Rohaizad

Head Of Administration
SGT Nur Azwani bte Saparwan
SGT Leslie Tay

Head Of Training
P/SGT Lee Meng Wei
P/SGT Koh Zhi Wei

Head Of Project Planning
SGT Mohd Riyaaz
SGT Aravin Naiker

Head Of Media and Publications
SGT Nurul Syarafina bte Raman
SGT Daniel Tan Jing Quan

Head Of Logistics
SGT Liu Shan Yi
SGT Vincent Wang Jun Jue

Head of Discipline
P/SGT Nurul Atika Bte Abdul Raman
P/SGT Au Ling Wei

Sec 1 NCOs
SGT Nurul Syarafina Bte Raman
SGT Leslie Tay Yan Chong
SGT Tan Ze Yang

Sec 2 NCOs
SGT Nur Azwani Bte Saparwan
SGT Aravin Naiker
SGT Au Ling Wei

Sec 3 NCOs
SGT Gabriel Goh
SGT Noor Amirah bte Rohaizad

Events

Upcoming events
4th to 6th december:Sec2s ATC, Sec3s STC

Trainings

Note
The Training Schedule above is subjected to changes without notification. Cadets who are supposed to come down for trainings MUST report 10 minutes before to facilitate attendance taking.

Constructive

Memories

Coming soon :D

Networks

Commonwealth Secondary
Bukit Batok NPCC
Fuhua NPCC
Hong Kah NPCC
Hua Yi NPCC
Jurongville NPCC
Official NPCC site

CSS NPCC Sec2s

History

August 2008
September 2008
October 2008
November 2008
December 2008
January 2009
February 2009
March 2009
April 2009
May 2009
June 2009
July 2009
August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
November 2009
December 2009
February 2010
March 2010

Documents

Notes

DRILLS & COMMANDS

COMMONWEALTH NPCC UNIT NEWSLETTER
SPORTS EDUCATION PROGRAM (SEP) ARCHERY

This year, the secondary 1 and 2 cadets, have participated in the Sports Education Program, and took up the sport of archery. The course duration spanned over a period of 5 weeks, having a total of 4 sessions. With every session, the cadets have shown great improvement in their skill of handling a bow, and also learnt how to load, be in “ready” position, and also to fire an arrow from the bow. The cadets also learnt various safety procedures, and had to stick strictly to them. If they do not follow the safety procedures, fellow cadets will step forward to remind them, and the instructors will also pass a stern warning. By doing so, the cadets are able to improve their skills, have fun, as well as be in a safe surrounding during the course.

The archery courses took place every week, during CCA training sessions. During the first session of the course, we were given a brief introduction to archery, and were taught how to handle the bow that we would be using throughout the course. Various safety procedures, such as not pulling the string of the bow when it is empty, not to pick up arrows on the floor, and how to hold a bow when in a waiting position, we were made to strictly follow. These procedures help to prevent any damage to the bow, and more importantly, minimize the chances of an archer injuring him or herself. Also, the instructors kept a steady eye on the archers when we shoot, and gave us many useful pointers that helped improve our mastery in the handling of the bow. During the consecutive archery sessions, we were told to try to get “groupings” on our targets. This meant that we had to try to shoot the arrows and hit the same spot on our target. This was initially considered a difficult task to handle, but eventually, most of the cadets could manage getting grouping shots at some point of time during the sessions. The instructors were not hesitant in giving tips and pointers to the cadets, whenever they spot a mistake, and praised the cadets when they did well in their shots.

At the end of every session, the instructors will organize a small competition, whereby fellow cadets had to shoot down certain targets, or simply try to accumulate the most number of points by hitting the targets. The competitions were very tough to win, as the all the cadets were equally good shooters. The competition also helped us to be able to make quick, stead-fast decisions, as there were usually time limits, and also limits to the number of arrows given to each group. As the competitions took place, the importance of teamwork and trust also became more significant, as the cadets must have trust in each other, that everyone will give their best shot. The winners of these competitions were given presents to keep, which served as a prize to commend the effort that they have put in.

The secondary 1 and 2 cadets all had fun during the archery sessions, and have definitely improved on their skills in the handling of a bow. The sessions were enjoyable, and we have also fostered greater bonds, and made new friends. As the secondary 1 cadets are still new to the CCA, they also made good use of this archery course as an opportunity to get to know their own squad mates better. The secondary 2 cadets had the time to know each other better as well. This course is useful, as the cadets have, not only learnt a new skill, but also got the chance to build up teamwork and camaraderie among themselves. While asking for feedback about the archery course, some fellow cadets also had some comments,“ I think that it is good for us, as it helps us know our fellow squad mates better. It also prepares us for our revolver shooting next year.” said one of the secondary cadets, Pte Mun Tat. Other comments were passed by the following secondary 2 cadets, LCP Vincent and LCP Shan Yi – “the course have taught us basic aiming skills that can help us in our marksmanship badge. The competition during the end of the session teaches us the importance of teamwork”, and “It is very fun, and it helped improve my aim for the revolver shooting.”

Basically, this archery course was very successful, and the cadets have enjoyed picking up this new skill, and the course was also beneficial towards the secondary 1 cadets, as they can foster new friendships, and also for the secondary 2 cadets, to build up teamwork among themselves, so that they can work well together in the future. The 4 session ‘SEP’ course will also be of use to both the secondary ones and twos, because as they progress, they will have to go for revolver shooting, as well as for their marksman proficiency badge. Although the archery course has been conducted, and over and done with, but there are some things that will definitely stay behind – the new friendships formed, improved teamwork and cooperation, and last but not least, the skill of handling a bow and operating it safely. As the fellow cadets of the unit become closer and are cooperative, the unit will be able to head towards continual improvement.

Done by: CPL Gabriel Goh

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