National Day Parade 2008
On 8 August 2008, our cadets participated in school based National Parade and this is one of their reflections.
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One people, One Nation, One Singapore.
On 08/08/08, Anglican High School held our annual National Day Parade (school based). It was indeed a remarkable event. All of the 7 Uniform Groups, namely NPCC, NCC, Boys Brigade, Girls Brigade, Scouts, Guides and Saint John's Ambulance Brigade gathered together early in the morning, hearts trepidating in aticipation for the parade. We were ready to march off. The contingents, NPCC being the first contingent, marched down the hill to the parade square upon the command from the 2 I/C from Girl Guides.
The strong drum beats from our very own concert band kept us all neatly together, everyone marching in the same beat. Left, right, left, right, left, right, left... It was then the handing over of the 2 I/C to the parade commander from Scouts. His thunderous commands silence the whole parade. We took dressing and stayed in at east. It was the welcoming of the Guest of Honour (GOH) into the parade. The parade commanders as well as contingent commanders saluted upon the arrival of the GOH. We welcomed the flag party which consisted of representatives from the various Uniform Groups, our's being SSGT Vivien Tan.
Then, we sang our national anthem and took our pledge in Malay together. All the uniform groups in Anglican High School had spent the time and effort to memorise the malay pledge, so as to showcase their national pride on NDP. The feeling of unity overwhelmed all of us. Next, we sang various songs from the collection, such as Home, etc. The melodious voices of the choir took us through all the songs. Next, we recited the recollection led by Cornelius Koshy and Cheryl Liew, students chosen to recite the recollection.
Finally, it was time to march off the parade. The march off was led by the parade commander, followed by flag party. NPCC, led by SSGT Er Wei Ting and SSGT Rachel Yong, was the first contingent to march off. As we showed respect to the Guest Of Honour, a sense of pride and a sense of unrest, especially to the secondary 3 cadets, surged through us. This would be the last National Day Parade the Secondary 3 cadets would be participating and they want to do their best for the parade, for the CCA, as well as the Nation.
Our efforts were paid off upon the compliment from the teacher in-charge that this year was one of the most successful parade in history. National Day Parade was one of the most memorable event in a cadet's life. It was the only time where every Uniform Group work together, showcasing their discipline and pride for the nation, for the same purpose. This memorable experience will be etched in each of our hearts.
- SGT (NPCC) Er Weiting, edited by SGT (NPCC) Yohana Cahyana
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One people, One Nation, One Singapore.
On 08/08/08, Anglican High School held our annual National Day Parade (school based). It was indeed a remarkable event. All of the 7 Uniform Groups, namely NPCC, NCC, Boys Brigade, Girls Brigade, Scouts, Guides and Saint John's Ambulance Brigade gathered together early in the morning, hearts trepidating in aticipation for the parade. We were ready to march off. The contingents, NPCC being the first contingent, marched down the hill to the parade square upon the command from the 2 I/C from Girl Guides.
The strong drum beats from our very own concert band kept us all neatly together, everyone marching in the same beat. Left, right, left, right, left, right, left... It was then the handing over of the 2 I/C to the parade commander from Scouts. His thunderous commands silence the whole parade. We took dressing and stayed in at east. It was the welcoming of the Guest of Honour (GOH) into the parade. The parade commanders as well as contingent commanders saluted upon the arrival of the GOH. We welcomed the flag party which consisted of representatives from the various Uniform Groups, our's being SSGT Vivien Tan.
Then, we sang our national anthem and took our pledge in Malay together. All the uniform groups in Anglican High School had spent the time and effort to memorise the malay pledge, so as to showcase their national pride on NDP. The feeling of unity overwhelmed all of us. Next, we sang various songs from the collection, such as Home, etc. The melodious voices of the choir took us through all the songs. Next, we recited the recollection led by Cornelius Koshy and Cheryl Liew, students chosen to recite the recollection.
Finally, it was time to march off the parade. The march off was led by the parade commander, followed by flag party. NPCC, led by SSGT Er Wei Ting and SSGT Rachel Yong, was the first contingent to march off. As we showed respect to the Guest Of Honour, a sense of pride and a sense of unrest, especially to the secondary 3 cadets, surged through us. This would be the last National Day Parade the Secondary 3 cadets would be participating and they want to do their best for the parade, for the CCA, as well as the Nation.
Our efforts were paid off upon the compliment from the teacher in-charge that this year was one of the most successful parade in history. National Day Parade was one of the most memorable event in a cadet's life. It was the only time where every Uniform Group work together, showcasing their discipline and pride for the nation, for the same purpose. This memorable experience will be etched in each of our hearts.
- SGT (NPCC) Er Weiting, edited by SGT (NPCC) Yohana Cahyana
