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Boys’ Brigade

 

BB2023

 

The Raffles Institution Boys Brigade Programme seeks to develop boys holistically. This is accomplished through badge work which consists of Adventure, First Aid, Community Service, Drill, Piper/Drummer, Christian Education and Leadership to name a few. In addition, there are various opportunities to represent the school in Boys Brigade Blaze, Cluster Drill Competition, Character Quest and Singapore-South East Asia Pipes and Drums Championships. The Y5-6 Boys Brigade Programme is a continuation of the programmes where these young adults play the role of mentors and cadet officers for the younger Boys. The programme will culminate with the prestigious President Award when the boys are in Year 6. If you have what it takes to be an all-rounder, this CCA is the right one for you.

 

2019 Pipes and Drums Festival 2 2019 Pipes and Drums Festival 1
2019 Pipes and Drums Festival 2019 Pipes and Drums Festival
2019 Blaze competition group photo Blaze Kayaking 2018 - 2
2019 Blaze Competition 2018 Blaze Kayaking Course

 

 


Training Schedule



Mondays & Wednesdays 
(4pm to 6.30pm) 
Year 1s end at 6pm for Semester 1

Fridays
(4pm to 6pm)



Teacher Mentors



Mr Tan Xiang Yeow (Teacher I/C)

Ms Isabella Ow

Mr Marcus Chai

 


Achievements & Highlights



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.

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).

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.

2021 recipients: Ku Shang Hsuan, Tay Tze Jie Keevan, Ezekiel Joshua Chan Rong En, Ong Tsz Cong, Timothy Ang Ti'en Ern, Zheng Tongcheng and Matthew Lim Kin-Shuen.

 

JM Fraser Award for Excellence
The 60th BB Company at Raffles Institution received the JM Fraser GOLD 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.:

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. 

 

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. The projects  nurture members to lead and serve in the community.