EDUN N11-11-020 Vol 1
Embargoed for Publication
till after 7 May 2008

30 April 2008

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION NOTIFICATION (GS/04/08)

(General Information)

NPCC DAY 2008 MESSAGE

National Police Cadet Corps will celebrate NPCC Day 2008 on Wednesday, 7 May 2008. All NPCC cadets will wear their NPCC uniform to school on that day.

The message from Mr Charles Chong, Chairman of the NPCC Council, is attached hereto. For schools with NPCC units, the message is to be read out at school assemblies on Wednesday, 7 May 2008. This message is embargoed until after delivery on that day.

For clarification, please contact:
Ms Ng Su Ching Joyce
CCA Officer, Uniformed Groups
CCA Branch
Tel: 64609842

Originator:Education Programmes Division

Distribution:All Secondary Schools

NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPSDAY 2008

7 MAY 2008

MESSAGE FROM MR CHARLES CHONG

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR PASIR RIS-PUNGGOL GRC

CHAIRMAN, NPCC COUNCIL

Dear Officers and Cadets of NPCC

All through the 49 years since the inception of NPCC in 1959, NPCC has played an important role in Singapore’s nation-building by moulding our cadets to be the “Builders” of a safe and secure home.

2With the recent developments in terrorism, we must continue to stay vigilant in enhancing the safety and security of Singapore. As our resources are finite and it is not possible for our security forces to be everywhere, the community has a critical role to play in the security of our nation. Just like in crime prevention, terrorism prevention is a shared responsibility. As NPCC cadets, youcan play your part in guarding against terrorism by applying what you have learnt from the Home Front Security Course on counter-terrorism.

3In 2006, NPCC collaborated with the Community Involvement Division of the Singapore Police Force and National Crime Prevention Councilto launch the Community Safety and Security Programme as well as the Police Youth Ambassador Programme. Cadets who graduate from these programmes are trained to spread crime prevention messages to their peers and the general public. Being Police Youth Ambassadors, you are the “eyes and ears” of the Police in providing valuable information on crime prevention that will help keep our schools and neighbourhoods safe. Your initiative and alertness are key to a safe and secure home.I am confident that as NPCC cadets, and having benefited from the programmes, you are well poised to be the role models for your peers in your schools and the community. In fact, I am happy to note that just recently, anNPCC youth leader and two NPCC cadets from Deyi Secondary School were commended for their bravery and public spiritedness in apprehending a snatch theft suspect in January this year.

4Moving forward, the NPCC will continue to enhance its revamped training programmes by focusing on the 5 core training areas of Law Enforcement, National Education, Leadership, Resilience and Personal Development. Character Development, Innovation and Enterprise are infused within each training area and cadets have ample opportunities to cultivate their creativity and nurture their innovation through the participation inthese activities.

5This year, NPCC will introduce the Survival Camp for Secondary Three cadets. This activity will provide them with a differentiated camping experience. Through the Survival Camp, cadets will acquire the basic outdoor survival skills and team building skills. Campers will also have a more fulfilling camping experience and enjoy greater ownership as they are given the opportunity to lead.Indeed, our cadets have much to look forward to as we enter another exciting phase when the Corps celebrates its 50th Anniversary next year.

6The strong focus on our vision, complemented by the commitment, passion and esprit de corps of our cadets and officers has been the backbone of the Corps through the years. We have had a very successful 2007, made possible only by the collective efforts of our cadets, officers and NPCC HQ. We must also acknowledge our Principals for their unwavering support to the NPCC units in their schools. They play a big role in determining the progress and success of NPCC. Without them and the allocation of school resources to the teachers and cadets, the best programmes planned by NPCC HQ and the school units would not be able to achieve its desired outcomes.I thank each and every one of you for your long-term commitment and for sharing the Corps’ values and beliefs.

7Finally, I would like to extend my best wishes to all officers and cadets. May the coming year be an exciting and fruitful one for NPCC.

8Thank you.

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