Phoenix Blog Challenge 1

Hi all.

Ever wondered what the uses are for your platoon blogs? Here they are now!

From today until the 10th of march, we will be observing the three platoon blogs. These will be a breakdown of the points:

If a post is made everyday by a different person everyday from tomorrow until the 10th of march, 50 points will be awarded. Note that the posts must be of sufficient relevance to our lives (ie no posts saying stuff like yesnoyesno for the entire post) and must not contain sensitive issues. If there are not enough people, you may repeat.

If the tagboard is actively updated everyday (we must be able to see DISCUSSIONS), 50 points will be awarded.

Blogskin and appearance - If we see a nice new blogskin (custom made ones), we will give either 30, 40 or 50 points depending on whether it is presentable.

Special point section:
- Posts related to Red Cross subjects, humour (NO DARK HUMOUR ALLOWED), or how to handle daily issues (such as the latest post on "stress") will be awarded 5 points each*
- Videos of platoon mates in action (only on RC subjects, such as knot tying and bandage tying, and video must be >1 minute) will be awarded 10 points each (must be of at least 1 minute)*
- Pictures of platoon mates will be awarded 5 points each (no repeating the same person)*
- Multimedia such as podcasts, if working (with proper music) will be awarded 20/30 points

*Get one IC from each platoon to compile and send to rircb60@googlegroups.com. Only 1 final submission is allowed.

Year 3s can also participate.

That's all, and have fun :)

Tagboard

Hi!

This is just reminder, when you post anything on the tagboard, please put your real name for easy identification.

And please do not spam. Thanks! :)

RCK(B) Accreds + New Syllabus Notes

Hi Guys~!

For Sec 1s only:

There will be a Red Cross Knowledge (Bronze) Accreditation coming up this Wednesday, 29/2/2012. Just read through the notes and have a basic understanding of the concepts~! Good luck~!

For everyone:

As you all know, a new syllabus for all Red Cross Subjects has been released. As such, new notes have been created by HQ. From now on, please refer to these new notes as the accreditations and lessons will be based on them.

The notes can be downloaded from: http://www.redcross.org.sg/articles/red-cross-youth-subject-manuals-cadets/

Please note that the RIRC Treasure Chest will be under maintenance for this whole week, so that the notes can be updated.

Thanks~! :)

Answers to Phoenix Questionnaire 1

Hi all

Danger
Response
Shout for help
Airway
Breathing
Haemorrhage

30 points to Jun Wei for answering the questionnaire!

Stay tuned for more platoon points to be earned :)

IPC FD!

Hi everyone,

On Week 10 Monday's training, 5 March 2011, there will be an inter-platoon footdrill competition being held. This is something RIRC hasn't tried for a long time, but we hope it would be as exciting as last year's IPC FA. In the meantime, do enjoy your weekends and prepare yourselves!

May the best platoon win!

Phoenix Questionnaire 1

Starting today, there will be a Phoenix Questionnaire every Friday, with questions from all aspects of Red Cross. Here's the first one.

What is the primary survey in First Aid?

D
R
S
A
B
H

30 points to first person to answer (send your answer to rircb60@googlegroups.com, with your email titled "Answers to Phoenix Questionnaire 1") . Have fun :)

First Aid

Hi all

Would just like to extend a reminder for all to use their free time to brush up their FA skills, so as to not suffer too much during the weeks before the SFA test (for Sec 2s) and so as to allow everyone to have a head start in the most basic subject in Red Cross.

Cheers!

-George

Wednesday 15 February

In view of Mr Paul Lim's announcement, training will resume on Wednesday. We apologise for the confusion in matters because there was some confusion too, as to when Take 5 would end for the staff.

And of course 15 Feb is TOTAL DEFENCE DAY!! Do take this opportunity to reflect on how we all play a role in Singapore's defence, and how Red Cross can help out.

For total defence parade that day, ALL RIRC members are to wear their uniform (with the exception of a few Sec3s who have indicated missing uniform parts) and be on the parade square by 6:30 am. Sec2s, we may be unable to get the cap badges soon but please wear as per normal in any case.

Lastly, the venue of the AED course will be at the Multi-purpose Hall at the Yr 5-6 side. If you are unsure about where that is, please assemble at the Raja Blk on Wednesday by 1:45 pm, so we can make our way there by 2 pm.

Thanks.

Monday

Hi guys!

The Year Ones should be coming in tomorrow, so please set a good example by wearing the right attire (ie unit tee) tomorrow. Thanks :)

Please bring 2 bandages each, as usual, in the event that the First Aid Competition team does not have accessibility to bandages. In fact, you should bring 2 for every single training!

That's all from me.

-George

Stress

We are well into the term already, and the culmination of CCA, commitments and miscellaneous activities, while being enriching and a vital part of our education, is starting to take its toll on our health, mentality, and whatnot.

Therefore, in order to stay well, please relieve your stress through methods such as meditation and regular exercise (we can't have you all being absent for training). They not only help to improve fitness level but also to improve efficiency of work.

Thanks.

~ Inspired from the second PSGM session on stress