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UNIFORMED GROUPS

NATIONAL CADET CORPS - NCC ( LAND )

About SJI NCC Land

The St . Joseph ’ s Institution National Cadet Corps ( Land ) was founded in 1906 , making it the second oldest unit in Singapore , after Raffles Institution . Throughout the years , high standards have been set and strong traditions have been forged . The unit ’ s track record is just as impressive as her history . She has humbly produced outstanding individuals such as Mr Teo Chee Hean , Deputy Prime Minister , as well as Dr . Koh Thiam Seng , current principal of SJI .

PDS ( Precision Drill Squad ) PDS is known as the elite squad of NCC Land . Cadets first learn the various challenging drills , each involving complex steps and requiring sharpness in execution . SJI NCC Land ’ s PDS team has proudly achieved 2nd in the 2010 PDS Competition and 4th in 2011 .
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Kayaking The Kayaking courses involve processes that foster cadets ’ teamwork and determination . Above all , cadets have to look out for each other when kayaking in the open sea and accomplish all of the above-mentioned tasks even though they feel tired from kayaking half a day in the sun . Therefore , Kayaking not only teaches cadets to acquire technical skills , but also further develops the cadets ’ character .
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Combined UG Camp The combined UG Camp is an annual camp , jointly organized by all 5 UGs in SJI . Each will send 10 of their top leaders to this camp to groom them for the highest leadership positions in their respective UGs , from CSMs to CAIs . The combined UG camp has many interesting activities such as The Amazing Race and Night Walk which were aimed at bonding the cadets .
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1 The Admin Team with the company attendance Cadets 2 PDS 2nd IC Yap Ming Han and ACSM Training Jordan Tay doing a triple Jumbo 3 PDS team performing during Anniversary Parade 2013
4 PDS Part B Performers practicing for Teachers ’ Day
5 Cadets flipping a Kayak
6 Cadets moving a Kayak
7 Cadets learning tactics to handle the kayak 8 Cadets in Toa Payoh after the night walk