State Camp 2009

Dear members, many apologies for the delayed post. Here it is, state camp 2009 held @ Kuala Selangor.

State Cadet Camp 2009

Date : 17th - 21st December 2009
Venue : SMK Sultan Abdul Aziz, Kuala Selangor

DAY 1

Fellow participants gathered at the school. First, we had registration, followed by a short briefing. Then, it was time for us to pitch our tents. After successfully pitching our tents under the blazing noon sun, we had lunch and followed by ice breaking games. We were divided into teams of different countries around the world. :) Our first activity was to paint our group's flag using only materials that were given. After cleaning up, we had opening ceremony. Once the ceremony was over, we had free time to bath and then it was dinner! After dinner, it was our very first course (Knowledge of The Order). As the course ended, we had supper and that wrapped up our first day of camp. :)

Our very own members at the campsite. :)

DAY 2

We gathered at the tapak at 7 and had our morning exercise. A Qi Gong master was brought to teach us QiGong. We had breakfast after that. Then, it was our first examination of the 5 days camp, which was the Knowledge of The Order. It was a written test. Once we were done with the exam, we attended a course on Care in The Community. It was presented by a nurse on Denggue Fever and H1N1. :) Lunch was next. We were supposed to self cook but due to unfortunate event (the rain!) we got to use the stove they had, to cook. Lunch took quite a long time because groups had to take turns to use the stove. It was still pouring when we had to attend the next course - Fire Fighting and Prevention. This talk was given by a fire fighter. After the course, it was time for some activities! We were brought to Bukit Malawati. :) There's a lighthouse up on the hill. Not to mention, we were greeted by monkeys! xD

Du Division members taking a picture with the lighthouse. :)

A group picture. Say "DU DIVISION!" :D

Another "family" photo. :)

One more, but missing a few "family" members.

With Mdm Eng :)

Form 4 (2010) members. :)

We jogged all the way down the hill back to school when it was time to go back to the school. We had time to bath and then it was time for dinner. After dinner, we sat for two tests. (Care in The Community & Fire Fighting and Prevention). Then it was followed by supper and day 2 ended.

DAY 3
We had morning exercise in the morning then breakfast was served. Then, we attended a course - Fitness. After the course, we had to self cook again. After eating lunch that was cooked by ourselves, we had another course (Administration Skills). Once the course was over, we had a telematch! It was full of fun-filled games! After the tiring telematch, we had dinner and then sat for 2 tests (Fitness & Administration Skills). Had supper and that wrapped up day 3.

DAY 4
Everyone rise and shine at 7 in the morning. We had morning exercise again. Then it was breakfast and followed by our last course of the 5 days long camp - Home Skills. Lunch was self cooking again. After lunch, we sat for our last tests and it was time for games! We had station games and it was really really fun! :) After using up all our strengths in the games, it was time to recharge! Yes, it was dinner time! After dinner, it was campfire night!

The scenery was really really beautiful that night. :) While we were having our campfire, many stars in the sky accompanied us. :)

Our camp commander lighting the campfire. The campfire was really pretty!

Our division represented KSTU in performing a dance to JaiHo!

DAY 5

It was the last day of camp. We had the usual morning exercise in the morning, followed by breakfast and closing ceremony. Prizes were also given out, e.g best group leader, best group etc.
KSTU won second place in campfire performance. :) Once closing ceremony was over, we broke our tents and it was finally time to go home..

All in all, it was a good experience, and dear fellow members, do enrol yourself in the next state camp! :):) You definitely wouldn't regret. :)

Report : State First Aid and Home Nursing Competition 2009

Date : 3 May 2009
Time : 8.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue : Kuala Selangor Indoor Stadium

During the Area First Aid and Home Nursing Competition, our division emerged as the Overall Champion for the Cadet Nursing category. Our team was selected to represent our area, Kawasan Selangor Tengah Utara at State Competition for the Nursing Cadet category.

The team :

• Cadet Private Liew Ai Vee
• Cadet Private Ong Xin Xiang
• Cadet Private Lee Hsu Zen
• Cadet Private Lim Hui Ying
• Cadet Private Tan Hong Ling

Supporters from Damansara Utama division :

• Chia Pei Yeen
• Grace Tan Yi Shan
• Toh Kar Tong
• Serenity Jedidiah Chitty
• Aaron Lim Jie-Liang
• Calvin Ewe
• Lee Xue Er
  
• Lim Yee Kwan
• Mar Yi Yuan
• Sophie Chin Lee
• Davinia Sivagami
• Leong Mun Choong
• Yong Sha Yee
• Claire Tan Yi Zhi
• Elson Lim Eng Wern
• Ong Xin Mei
• Samantha Ong
• Toh Shawn Zheng

Areas in Selangor that took part in the competition:

• Kawasan Selangor Tengah Utara (that's us, kids :])
• Kawasan Selangor Tengah Selatan (KSTS)
  
• Kawasan Selangor Selatan (KSS)
  
• Kawasan Pantai Selangor (KPS)
  

Everyone gathered at school at the ungodly hour of 4.30 in the morning. The bus was scheduled to leave our school by 4.45 am in order to reach SMK Kepong by 5 am. Fortunately, everyone was on time and we left school as scheduled. At SMK Kepong, we picked up supporters and competitors from Kepong and Taman Seraya.

After a nearly 2 hour drive, we finally reached our destination - Kuala Selangor Indoor Stadium. Once there, supporters helped the team get ready just in time for registration.

The competition started with a briefing by the State Cadet Officer, Tuan Manimaran who was also the Chief Marshall for the day. Competitors were to head to the Quarantine Room and supporters were given places to sit and spectate in the stands.

Serious gossip session going on while waiting. :P

The competition proper started at roughly 9 o'clock.

1. Uniform Check

Ambulance Adult and Ambulance Cadet Teams were examined by Tuan Manimaran.
Nursing Adult and Nursing Cadet Teams were examined by Puan Chwa.

2. Foot Drill

3. Short Case

4. Home Nursing

Closing Ceremony

Competitors filing into the hall for the Closing Ceremony

The competition ended earlier than expected. Even so, the Closing Ceremony only started at 4.00 pm. After speeches by Tuan Yeoh Kim Thong - State Commander of Selangor Darul Ehsan and Y.B. Irmuthiah - Guest of Honour, Tuan Manimaran finally announced the results.

Results are as follows :

Nursing Cadet Category

A. Foot Drill

1. KSS
2. KPS
3. KSTU

B. Short Case

1. KSS
2. KSTS
3. KPS

C. Home Nursing

1. KPS
2. KSTS
3. KSS

Ambulance Cadet Category

A. Foot Drill

1. KSTU
2. KSS
3. KSTS

B. Short Case

1. KSTS
2. KPS
3. KSTU

C. Long Case

1. KPS
2. KSTS
3. KSS

Nursing Adult Category

A. Foot Drill

1. KPS
2. KSTS

B. Short Case

1. KSTS
   
2. KSTU

C. Home Nursing

1. KPS
2. KSTS

Ambulance Adult Category

A. Foot Drill

1. KSS
2. KPS
3. KSTS

B. Short Case

1. KSTS
2. KSTU
3. KPS

C. Long Case

1. KSTS
2. KSS
3. KPS

Representatives for Selangor Darul Ehsan in the upcoming National Competition:
1. Nursing Cadet; KSS
2. Ambulance Cadet; KPS
3. Nursing Adult; KSTS
4. Ambulance Adult; KSTS

Overall Champion Area in Selangor; KSTS

Our team receiving their trophies

Nursing Cadet and Nursing Adult Teams from KSTU

Our Nursing Cadet team (plus) one

Finally, we boarded the bus back to school.

DU Division at State Competition 2009

Another bus picture to add to our collection :)

Heartfelt thanks to the team for working so hard! The division is so proud of the five of you! Also, thank you to our Area Officers and Trainers for working with the team. Nothing could have been achieved without your help and dedication.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Overall a day well spent, even if it was a long 14 hours.

Hopefully, we'll be able to represent our Area, Kawasan Selangor Tengah Utara in future State Competitions. *hinthint juniors!*

Family :)

Report : Taman Seraya Division's 5th Anniversary Dinner

5th Anniversary Dinner of St. John Ambulance Malaysia
Taman Seraya Division

Venue: Dewan Cempaka (Kelab Darul Ehsan)
Time: 7.00pm-10.30pm
Date: 25th April 2009
(it was held on the same day as the basic first aid examination)

Our division booked one table for 10 people:

1. Aaron Lim
2. Derek Chan
3. Joyce Wong
4. Lim Yi Jean
5. Nikita Nair
6. Amanda Lim
7. Aris
8. Claire Tan
9. Heeran Nair
10. Toh Shawn Zheng
    
    Unfortunately, Joyce could not make it as she was ill.
    

At 7.00pm, everyone started to arrive looking stunning/dashing with their semi-formal attire.

Our division was seated on table No. 2.
(which was right behind the V.I.P's table. Therefore, we had a good view of all the performances. :D )

Once the opening speeches were given by their school's headmistress' representative, En. Mansor and Area Commander, Tuan Yap, we proceeded to fill our plates with yummy food.

The dinner was an all-you-can-eat-buffet. (desserts included! Yum!) While everyone devoured the delicious food, we were also treated with a music performance by two of our Taman Seraya friends on the violin & keyboard.

The emcees kick-started the event with an overview of the night ahead.

Then, there were two dance performances followed by a magic show which wow-ed the audience! The guests were also invited to join the dancers in front for ballroom dancing.

Later, the organizing team screened a multimedia presentation to showcase pictures and videos of Taman Seraya division's activities, B.O.Ds', members and their achievements.

Besides that, there was also a lucky draw event based on the local reality show 'Deal Or No Deal' concept.

Our division was struck with luck that night. We have not only one, but two winners for the lucky draw contest!

Yi Jean won a 4GB pendrive & Aris won an electric fan.

Amanda, Claire and Yi Jean.

Aris, Shawn and Heeran.

This dinner was not only tummy-filling and fun, it also gave us an opportunity to mingle and get to know our area officers and members from other divisions.

Before the event ended, a big sponge cake was brought in to celebrate the occasion.

On our way out of the function hall, we were given a CD and candies as souvenirs.

Top (from left): Claire, Amanda, Yi Jean, Derek, Heeran, Aaron and Shawn
Below (from left): Nikita, Sir Chan and Aris.

That wraps up this post on Taman Seraya's Anniversary dinner! We all enjoyed ourselves very much.

A job well done goes to Taman Seraya's organizing team who put in effort and hard work into making this dinner a success!

Dear members,
We hope to see you at our division's very own anniversary dinner! ;)

Attn : Taman Seraya Division's 5th Anniversary Dinner

Hey all.

Our friends from Taman Seraya Division will be celebrating their 5th year anniversary. Since our anniversary dinner is coming up soon, we should go and support them in order to gain their support in return! :)

Our division booked 1 table (1o people) so sign up now!

Why you should be a part of this.

• Get to know other members of St John Ambulance Malaysia in our Area
• Take a break from all the stress we get in school
• Exposure to the world of fine-dining

Date : 25 April 2009
Time : 7.00 pm - 10.30 pm
Venue : Kelab Darul Ehsan
Attire : Semi-formal (No jeans and T-shirt)
Price : RM 45.00 only
Transport : Not provided but can be arranged ; car-pool etc

Interested?

Either post a comment with your Full Name, IC Number and Contact Number or E-mail/SMS Serenity by 19 April 2009.