Singapore Boys' Brigade 79th Company: Leadership Development Camp 1 (29/8

Singapore Boys' Brigade 79th Company

The Boys’ Brigade is an organisation that is committed to nurturing the Youth to serve and lead. The aim of The Boys’ Brigade is to help Boys develop and grow in Christian character; to train Boys to become loyal and responsible citizens and to promote Boys’ physical fitness and develop their leadership potential.

The method of achieving the BB aim is by providing a meaningful and enjoyable programme of spiritual, physical, enrichment, and social interests, based on Christian Education and Discipline, and guided by adult officers.

Through the framework of uniform, badges and drill, the habits of discipline, self-respect, grooming and teamwork are developed in each Boy according to his needs and capacity.

The Boys’ Brigade in Henderson, also known as the 79th Company, our partnering officers from St John St Margaret Church aids us in our efforts to develop the Boys holistically.

Over the years, we have grown from strength to strength- be it in numbers or achievements. They took part in various activities and competitions such as Adventure Quest, Character Quest, BB cares, Share a Gift and overseas CIP programme. Through the various activities, they were given platforms to develop their leadership potential.

As a young company, the 79th Company of Boys’ Brigade has made its progress – sure and steadfast. Having clinched the J.M. Fraser Gold Award in 2004, 2006 and 2010; Silver Award in 2005, 2007 to 2009 and 2011 to 2012;Bronze Award in 2013. Boys, officers and teachers are committed to strive hard so as to bring the company and school to greater heights.

‘Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.’ – Albert

Monday, September 15, 2008

Leadership Development Camp 1 (29/8 - 31/8)

During Teachers' Day, members of the Boys' Brigade came together for the annual LDC 1 Camp.

The Camp aims to introduce basic theories on Leadership such as Leadership Styles, Qualities of a Leader and Upfront Speaking during classroom-based lessons. In addition, Boys were broken up into Squad in order to assess them on various tasks allocated to them as a form of practical application following the theories.

The squads were tasked and graded on the planning, management and execution of various projects such as Inter-Squad Games, Fire Drill, Mealtime Management etc. At the end of the exercises, officers will debrief the Boys on their projects and offer suggestions on how they can be improved upon.

Sec 1 -3 Boys were involved and depending on their seniority, higher-level tasks and assessments will be used to ensure fair and unbaised assessment. In addition, all officers were consulted upon at the final day for a summation of the assessments of each Boy.