President’s Award
The President’s Award represents the epitome of a Primer’s training in The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore. It is the highest award in the Brigade and is presented to Primers who have successfully completed the demanding requirements of leadership and service in the community, as well as within the BB.
2023 recipients: Ezekiel Joshua Chan Rong En
2021 recipients: Chee Jia Jing Daniel and Ong Yi Xian
Founder’s Award
This award is the highest and most honourable award that a BB Boy can attain in the Seniors’ Programme (Y1-4).
2023 recipients: Jonathan Jiang Huai Xuan, Joel Lim Kai-En, Benjamin Ho Min Zhe, Tristan Chong Jan Hee, Hansell Yap Rui Xun, Joel Phua Yi Yang and William Tan Hong Siang.
2022 recipients: Ethan Chin Jia Rong, Joshua Yui Han Sin, T Jeffrey Samuel, Jaden Lim E-Zer, Joshi Om Vaibhav, Goh Kee Chun Isaac and Chia Jae-Ren.
JM Fraser Award for Excellence
The 60th BB Company at Raffles Institution received the JM Fraser High Distinction award in 2022. The award evaluates the effectiveness of BB companies in running a well-balanced programme.
Band
The Jimmy Koh Memorial Pipe Band of 60th Company has represented the Uniformed Groups in RI for a multitude of school events. The dedication of students, instructors and teachers engendered laudable results in 2022.:
- Singapore-South East Asia Pipes and Drums Festival 2023
16 Years and Under Piping – Joel Lim Kai-En (2nd)
14 Years and Under Snare – Kiefer Owen Tanya Young (2nd)
- World Online Pipe Band Championship Spring 2022
Grade 5 Piping – Jig: Ong Tsz Cong (3rd), Zheng Tong Cheng (5th), Danielle Leow Ze Jia (6th)
Grade 5 Side Drumming 2/4 March – Chong Jan Hee, Tristan (6th), Joshua Yui Han Sin (5th)
Grade 4 Piping – Strathspey & Reel + Grade 4 Piping - 2/4 March: Htut Myat Min (Favourable comments)
- World Online Championship Summer 2022 – (Best Dressed)
Blaze
Blaze is a rigorous physical endurance race that see participants run, cycle, kayak and test themselves in various station activities. Our teams were placed 1st and 5th in Blaze 2019 and our Company was placed on the Gold Honour Roll in 2023.
Character Quest
Character Quest is a Boys’ Brigade annual national competition where the Boys are tested on their knowledge of bible stories and values. Through a series of challenges and quizzes, the Boys learnt about the story of Joseph and the importance of trusting in the Lord, and put these skills and values to the test through the activities they completed and the decisions they made in the competition, thus clinching the Gold Honour Roll in 2022!
Community Service
The 60th BB Company contributes to the community through various student-initiated projects and the delivery of food hampers. These projects nurture members to lead and serve in the community.