Singapore Boys' Brigade 79th Company: Happy Founder`s Day!!!

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

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Happy Founder`s Day!!!

Sir William Alexander Smith founded the Boys` Brigade on 4 October 1883 when he found a company of 35 members at Free Church Mission Hall, North Woodside Road, Glasgow. It was the first of all uniformed organised for boys, which has now spread all over the world.

Sir William Smith was a businessman, part-time soldier and Sunday school teacher. he deised a unique system of giving boys an organisation as part of the church based on religion and discipline. Initially, 59 boys joined, many out of curiosity but only 35 of them stayed. Simple forms of drill, gymnastics and games were introduced and these proved very popular. Other activities were soon added and in 1886 the first Boys` Brigade camp was held in Tighnabruaich. It was, in fact , the starting of camping for young people .

Hope all Members, Officers, Old Boys and Supporters

of the Boys` Brigade a Happy Founders` Day!

God Bless You.