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 :)

To our beloved Division Officer

Dearest Tuan Chan Yong Hao,

Happy 21st Birthday!

Thank you for all you have done for the division!

We love you!

With love,
Your dedicated members.

*psst, members! drop a comment to "sign" this "birthday card" for Sir Chan :)

Report : Essential First Aid Examination 2009

Date : 25 April 2009
Day : Saturday
Time : 7.30 am - 1.00 pm
Venue : SMK Damansara Utama

The exam was scheduled to begin at 7.30am. But our recruits were already gathered in 4 Keruing as early as 7.00am to register.

They seemed nervous and tense because it was their first time sitting for a first aid exam!

They were examined based on their knowledge in:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  
• Fractures and Bandaging
  
• Transportation
• Theory
  

In the waiting room, the recruits asked the form 5s & form 4s many, many questions to clear any doubts they had.

As they were waiting for their turn, one could here logbooks being flipped through very furiously!

Look at the happy faces. :D


The first aid crash courses was a great help to prepare the recruits for the exam. Most of them walked out the examination room feeling confident and excited but nervous at the same time to sit for the next one!

'the kiss of life'



Sir How


Once this was all done, the recruits proceeded to the registration counter to collect their scrumptious packed lunch, bee hoon.

At 12.30pm, everything ended.

Most recruits were already starting to leave with their parents.

Everyone felt really happy.

Fellow recruits, keep your fingers crossed as the first aid examination results will be announced real soon. We are certain most of you will pass.

Then, you will be able to go for fun-filled public duties and serve the community as a proud & qualified first aider of St. John Ambulance Malaysia!


:)

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.

Report : Crash Course

Date : 4 April 2009
Time : 8.00 am - 12.oo noon
Venue : SMK Damansara Utama

On 'teaching duty':

• Serenity Jedidiah
• Ng Zhi Yung
• Grace Tan
• Toh Kar Tong
• Nikita Nair
• Aaron Lim Jie-Liang

Little helpers for the day:

• Davinia Sivagami
• Laveenyah Preetha
• Kishani Shan
• Aris bin Sufian
• Khoo Yeon Xern

About 50 recruits turned up :) A relatively good turn out.

First, recruits learned about the First Aid Kit and what you find inside it.

Second, a short Theory session comprising the basics like Making a Diagnosis, Pulse Rate, Breathing Rate as well as Wounds and Bleeding. Recruits also learned a little bit about Scalds and Burns and Shock.



Next up, some fun! Bandaging! Recruits got the chance to get some hands-on experience and practice their bandaging (wrapping skills, ha ha) on their friends.



Then, we moved on the CPR. DR. ABC, kids!



Finally, Transportation! Recruits were especially excited to see the stretcher. Right?



That concludes the First Aid Crash Course 2009. We hope you guys had a blast!



Pros:

• Very productive; we managed to teach a lot and the recruits managed to learn a lot
• It was fun!
• We had lessons in classrooms so it wasn't hot and uncomfortable like it is on Wednesdays
• Juniors were incredibly responsive
  

Cons:

• School doesn't allow too many Saturday meetings :(
• Stay in St John too long and you find yourself looking more and more like our Training Apparatus :P eg.

Ha ha, just kidding :P

little helpers!

Yup, that's us! :)