Reach for It

What makes you.... ?

2009-01-30T19:53:00.000-08:00

Res 09 reprise II
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last looks.

last video delays.

2009-01-30T09:29:00.000-08:00

Dailymotion is not agreeing with me so far. I'll put it up as soon as I can.

meanwhile, please look at some group photos...

Stronger snaps

2009-01-28T04:28:00.000-08:00

More photos? Click here.

Higher shots

2009-01-28T04:17:00.001-08:00

More photos? Follow this link here.

Faster looks

2009-01-28T03:55:00.000-08:00

More photos? follow this link

Photos?

2009-01-26T10:11:00.000-08:00

Photos up on Wednesday, one last video on Friday. Stay tuned campers.

The Finale

2009-01-23T07:22:00.000-08:00

Res 09 finale
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Back home faster, higher, stronger

Night

2009-01-22T13:33:00.000-08:00

Res 09 Night beat
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The magic of the night

Speed

2009-01-22T11:50:00.000-08:00

Fast and maybe not so furious
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The fast and not so furious

Social aspects of sports and the olympics

2009-01-22T04:40:00.000-08:00

Friendly Competition

Mixing of cultures

Rising to a higher level

Communal Living

Technical aspects of sports and the olympics

2009-01-22T04:00:00.000-08:00

Proper Equipment

Race Machine

Protective Gear

Supplements

First Aid

GAME PLAN

Tactics

Pep Talk

EXECUTION

When it all comes together

The buisness end of it all

From the jungle

2009-01-21T11:49:00.000-08:00

The roving team visited the groups once again and invited the campers to air their messages to their loved ones.

'I love you mummy and daddy! ; ) I miss you'(Stefanie, Sec 3/7)

'Hey Mum and Dad, I DID NOT CRY...muahaha..Pahang is lovely..don't worry..I'm still alive and kicking!'(Cheyenne, Sec 3/6)

'Hi Mum, I'm in the process of going "Tarzan"!'(Joan, Sec 3/5)

'Hey mum,pa,min,kor. I found a leech on my sock! see you in a few days!'
(Annabelle, Sec 3/6)

'Dear parents, I miss you all so much in the jungles here in Pahang, Malaysia. I miss your home cooked food more than ever. Anyway,this camp is so interesting and challenging. I feel good here. See you!'(Xie Yihao, Sec 3/4)

'I miss you and home so much'(Ashley Chan, Sec 3/7)

'Mom, I miss you! At night, it is very nice as there are many stars. I miss yoy cooking and miss dad too! Love you!(Shuqi, Sec 3/3)

A Student's Reflection

2009-01-21T08:15:00.000-08:00

The weather was great, starting off Day 1 well. It wasn’t too hot and the bus ride was quite comfortable. My groupmates who were sitting at the back of the bus were very enthusiastic, they were playing games non-stop with the student helper. Seeing them, I knew that this trip would be a very fun and enjoyable one. The rest of the day went well, I bonded more with my groupmates. When it was time to set up the tent, I was lucky I had a tentmate who went camping before, as I didn’t know how to. In addition to that, we had set up our tents in the DARK! But through that, we were determined to get this job done so we can sleep well for the night. And luckily, I managed to. :P

Day 2 started off superbly. Early in the morning, we were asked to sing our National Anthem and the School Song. It’s very weird listening to my friends sing without the actual song playing. All of us sounded so tired and weak as we just woke up. The breakfast wasn’t bad, but the porridge was too bitter for me. Luckily, there was bread with jam, which is what I usually eat in the morning. Next, we started our activities. I find that the flying fox was very cool but the river crossing was even cooler. I really wanted to give up and let go of the rope when the current was too strong for me, but thanks to the encouragement of my friends, I managed to cross over with only one go. When I finished, I returned back to cheer my other friends who have not gone through the flying fox. From then on, I realized that Resilience Camp is not only to help us build our confidence, but it is to also help us in conquering our fears. After lunch, I started to come down with a fever. I didn’t manage to participate in the water confidence activities, but I hope my friends enjoyed themselves.

Siti Umairah (3/6)from Faster 2 (F10) wrote this reflection while recovering from her fever. She has since rejoined her group to soak in the final day's activities

Strength

2009-01-21T07:34:00.001-08:00

Time to be Strong
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Get Strong

Jungle Rock

2009-01-21T01:06:00.001-08:00

Get Higher
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Reach out and grab it

Making A Move

2009-01-20T22:39:00.000-08:00

Res 09 Day 001
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The Campers get under way.

The Pillars of Sporting and Olympic Success

2009-01-20T10:48:00.000-08:00

FOOD & NUTRITION

Balanced meal

Power Snack

Carbo

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

Stretching

Flexing

Conditioning

MENTAL STRENGTH

Dealing with the unfamiliar

Staying ahead

Clinging to your goals

Voices from the Wild Side

2009-01-20T07:31:00.000-08:00

During the visits to the campers at the various sites, the roving team relayed messages from the campers to their loved ones back in Singapore. Here they are :

'Pahang Rocks! I miss everyone! Can't wait to get home!' (Maria, Sec 3/9)

'Pahang Rocks! I'm having fun! Miss everyone in Singapore YAW! (Ain, Sec 3/9)

'Pahang Rocks! Lesson learnt - Appreciate clean toilets back in Singapore' (Nurrul, Sec 3/9)

'Wow, Amazing frog(what a sight)!' (Fiona, Sec 3/2)

'Hi Mum and Dad, I am fine and surviving well although I miss my bed. See you soon in 3 days!' (Roh Hye Min, Sec 3/3)

'Hi Daddy and Mummy, I'm fine and doing well. I miss you all and will see all of you in 3 days! Love you all!' (Cheryl Lim, Sec 3/3)

'Hi Daddy and Mommy, I'm fine. Don't worry too much. I'm rather fond of the relaxing pace of life here. Will be home in 3 days! Miss you! Love (Sihui, Sec 3/4)

'Hi Mom and Dad, Pahang is super fun! I have new 'tattoos' to show...haha..Love
(Munirah, Sec 3/9)

'Hi Daddy and Mommy, the journey is funny and exciting. I'm fine.' (Huang Shuting, Sec 3/2)

Hi Dad,Mom,Shawn and Sherman..I am enjoying myself here. I miss my bed! Take care! ; )
(Sherina, Sec 3/2)

'Doing well here!Just finished rock climbing.My pants are ruined!haha' (Nia, Sec 3/2)

'Helloh. I'm doing fine here : ) . Can't wait to check my handphone. Oh my! I miss my comfortable bed!' (Fazninna, Sec 3/10)

'Not bad here! I think I have succeeded in the most difficult climb and my pull-ups paid off!' : ) (Hian Hui, Sec 3/7)

'Hi Mak! Sorry I didn't call you when I first got here. Plan changed. I'm fine here : ) . I miss your nagging..HAHA..I love you people.' (Syahirah, Sec 3/5)

'Hi Mummy and Papa! Been having so much fun,yet it is tiring. I never thought camp can be so strict! Just like a boot camp! OK then, meet you soon! Love you all!.' (Zul, sec 3/2)

'Hi Mom and Dad somewhere out there..the activities are very fun....no need to worry about me!! (Aditya H)

'Been having super duper fun...miss Singapore : ) ....Mummy and Daddy, I'm fine..Miss You! ; )' (Hannah, sec 3/6)

'Enjoy the really entertaining activities...I love it!'(Andy, Sec 3/9)

'I am fine in Pahang and I have enjoyed the activities.'(Eugene Seow, Sec 3/1)

'Pahang rocks!really fun!'(Andrew, Sec 3/9)

'I am doing well with no injuries.Enjoying myself too,love.'(Amos, Sec 3/5)

'Pahang Rox! The toilets are....!(Kenneth, Sec 3/9)

Challenge, Persevere and Believe

2009-01-20T07:26:00.000-08:00

(ABOVE) FINE SUNNY WEATHER

Day 2 activities for groups…Activities designed to bring out the best in our campers – confidence, team spirit and cooperation. Safety checks all in place.

(ABOVE) SAFETY CHECKS AT THE ABSEILING POINT.

All groups woke up to an early bright morning. Good weather at all campsites. All campers hydrated throughout the day to cope with activities under the hot weather. All campers checked for wellness

Faster 1 – Water confidence, white water rafting, flying fox @ Jeram Besu Adventure resort.

Safety briefing conducted. Campers at Faster 1 learned how to use their floatation devices, learned to row as a team and build confidence to move through the river rapids. They also learned to conquer the heights with the flying fox, sailing through the air across the river. River crossing also conducted as campers moved along a rope across the river. After freshening up, campers moved off to Pasir Sia beach for dinner and to camp overnight in preparation for the cycling expedition scheduled on the next day. Campers enjoyed themselves lying on the beach counting the beautiful stellar constellations in the night skies above.

Faster 2 – 52km Cycling expedition to Taman Negara from Pasir Sia.

All cyclists checked for wellness and hydration. Bicycle equipment check. Cyclists travel in a convoy escorted by road marshals, safety lead vehicle, lorry with reserve bicycles , a bus and an ambulance. Waterpoints, rest points and lunch point sited along the route at regular intervals. Undulating roads provide a good physical and mental challenge to our cyclists and their perseverance prevailed with only 8 out of a total of 89 cyclists unable to complete the 52KM route due to fatigue. The 8 cyclists are rested completely in the accompanying bus. Cyclists transported to Jeram Besu Adventure resort for an overnight stay in preparation for the next day’s adventure activities.

Stronger – Setup settlement , Learning with the Orang Asli on survival skills.

Stronger group travel by boat to the Orang Asli settlement to clear their land and build their own huts, cooking areas, latrines. Our campers work together to complete all tasks by lunch and proceed onto survival lessons such as the process of starting a fire, cooking, wood carving, use of blowpipes taught by the Orang Asli. Dinner follows with the campers cooking their own rice and chicken dinner. Bonding and activity time with trainers and teachers follow before it’s time for sleep in their huts.

Higher – Abseiling , Cave exploration, Rock Climbing and trekking ( Part 1 )

Higher group divided into groups engaged in either one of the following activities - abseiling group, rock climbing group and cave exploration and trekking. Students learned to conquer their fear of heights and understood the true meaning of perseverance as they scaled the cliff face or rappelled down. They also learned endurance, dexterity and teamwork through cave exploration and trekking, appreciating the wonders of nature. Groups swap activities and have an hour’s rest before they go for dinner. After dinner, it was a moment of confidence building and navigation as they participated in solo drop with the guidance of their trainers and guides, within the darkness of the night.

(ABOVE) GETTING TO KNOW THE ROCK WALL

(ABOVE) PUSH OFF THE WALL TO DESCEND

(ABOVE) TIME FOR A BREAK!

Roving main committee visited all groups from morning 7am till midnight to get updates and feedback from the teachers, guides and campers before returning to the command post at Jerantut town for debrief, blogging and sharing into the night. Logistical requests were relayed and fulfilled by the informed vendor. Video work was also done by our Creative Director for uploading onto the blog.

And so it begins....

2009-01-19T08:37:00.000-08:00

Morning 0630HRS , these year’s campers started streaming into the hall and forming up into their respective bus groupings….

(ABOVE) CAMPERS FILING INTO THE HALL IN THE WEE HOURS OF THE MORNING

Distribution of essential items such as student’s pack, camp T shirt , passports and attendance checking by teachers. Briefing on camp essentials with regards to attitude, responsibility and safety conducted by Camp OIC. Teachers briefed by Student Management OIC on travel arrangements and protocol.

0730HRS – Students unloaded their 5 days worth of luggage into the buses storage compartments. Buses move out as a convoy to Tuas Checkpoint.

Tuas Checkpoint, 1st wave of teachers proceed first to receive students coming through the immigration counters. Students took a toilet break. Accounting for all present before students load up their buses.

Arrival of students at Johor 2nd link checkpoint . …. Students transferred onto Malaysian buses for the trip up to Pahang. Slight delay due to visa applications of foreign students. Accounting for all students before convoy of buses move out towards Chong Pang – a designated breakfast and rest point. After headcount conducted, all buses then proceeded onwards to Pelangi Hotel, Segamat for lunch.

(ABOVE) PELANGI HOTEL - LUNCH POINT

1230HRS – Advance party arrive at Pelangi Hotel(above)to check that lunch preparations all ready for students. Confirm dishes for vegetarians. (ABOVE) FIRST GROUP ARRIVES

1330HRS – buses arrive at Pelangi Hotel. Hungry students streamed to the poolside buffet setup and queued up for their lunch comprising of white rice with black sauced chicken, stewed winter melon and ‘tou fu’ mixed vegetable dish plus assortments of fruits like rambutans and bananas. Extra food was ordered to cope with the amazing appetites of our Temasekians.
(ABOVE) MORE PLEASE !!!!

Shouts of Yam Sennnnngggg as students take the time to mingle and catch up with fellow Temasekians while enjoying their lunch in the hotel’s air-conditioned banquet room, a much welcome relief to the hot afternoon sun outside. With lunch over, students rested and went for toilet breaks while teachers submitted passports for checking and safekeeping. (ABOVE) THE RESILIENCE PEOPLE HAVING THEIR BIG LUNCH FEAST

1450HRS – Students loaded up their buses. Final check on belongings and attendance. Buses move off to their respective sites – Faster 1 to Pasir Sia campsite ; Faster 2 to Jeram Besu Adventure resort campsite ; Stronger to Kuala Tahan campsite; and Higher to Kota Gelanggi. Arrival time of most groups is at 1830HRS with slight delay for the Faster 2 group at Jeram Besu due to the distance.

Meanwhile, main organizing committee proceeded onto main command centre at Jerantut Town. From there, main committee spilt into two teams to check on the camping preparations and confer with guides and teachers. (ABOVE) HAVING CHICKEN CURRY DINNER BY THE BEACH

All groups are camped successfully, students had their dinner. Our Temasekians are well and excited about sleeping amongst nature, and have proceeded on for a good night's sleep. Weather here is cool and dry. All ready for the new day to come.

(ABOVE) CAMPERS BEING TAUGHT THE BASICS OF PITCHING A TENT

(ABOVE) AND OFF THEY GO, PITCHING THEIR TENTS UNDER THE STARS

glances

2009-01-08T09:10:00.000-08:00

jungle times

cataract

HIGHER

Programme

Day 1. 19 Jan

0615 Assemble in school for departure
1200 Lunch at Pelangi Hotel, Segamat
1300 Depart to destination
1800 Arrival at Kota Gelanggi. Set up tents & wash up
1930 Dinner
2030 Night activities with guides & trainers
2200 Debrief for next day programme
2230 Bedtime

Day 2. 20 Jan

0700 Wake-up & stretch out / Breakfast
0830 Abseiling / Rock climbing/ Cave Exploration & Trekking
1230 Lunch
1330 Continue activities
1630 Wash up/ Prepare for Group Performance Activities
1900 Dinner
2000 Night activities with guides & trainers (Solo Drop)
2200 Bedtime

Day 3. 21 Jan

0700 Wake-up & stretch out / Breakfast
0830 Abseiling / Rock climbing/ Cave Exploration & Trekking
1230 Lunch
1330 Continue activities
1630 Dismantle tents / Wash up
1800 Dinner
1900 Bus to Jeram Besu
2100 Arrive at Jeram Besu / Briefing and Allocation of tents
2200 Bedtime

Day 4. 22 Jan

0700 Wake up & stretch out
0730 Breakfast
0830 Dismantle tents
0930 Move out from Jeram Besu for 4x4 Experience
1100 Lunch at 4 x 4 start point(Raub)
1200 Move out to waterfall via 4x4
1300 Relax at Waterfall and wash up
1530 Depart from Waterfall and return to Raub
1630 Bus to Jerantut Hill Resort
1800 Reach Jerantut Hill Resort
1830 Prepare group performance activities / Own time
1930 Dinner
2030 Reflections / Coming Together
2345 Bus to Jerantut Train Station

Day 5. 23 Jan

0200 Board Train to Singapore
1100 Arrival In Singapore, Tanjong Pagar Station

traffic jam

meeting room

home stead

STRONGER

self sufficient

Programme

Day 1. 19 Jan

0615 Assemble in school for departure
1200 Lunch at Pelangi Hotel, Segamat
1300 Bus to Kuala Tahan Campsite
1900 Arrive Kuala Tahan Campsite. Set-up tents
2000 Dinner (packed)
2100 Debrief for next day programme
2200 Bedime

Day 2. 20 Jan

0630 Wake-up & stretch out
0730 Breakfast (packed)
0830 Boat Transfer to Orang Asli settlement & set up settlement for survival programme
1500 Orang Asli Experience
1730 Prepare own dinner
2000 Night Activities with guides & trainers
2200 Bedtime

Day 3. 21 Jan

0700 Wake-up & stretch out
0800 Prepare own breakfast
0900 Jungle Trekking to Dedari Hill
1030 Return to campsite
1300 Prepare own Lunch
1400 Orang Asli Experience
1830 Prepare own dinner
1930 Night Activities with guides & trainers
2200 Bedtime

Day 4. 22 Jan

0500 Wake-up & stretch out
0530 Clear up / Dismantle & Breakfast
0645 Boat Transfer to LBK Floating Restaurant
0715 Bus to Jeram Besu
1030 Water confidence, white water rafting, flying fox
1300 Lunch / Continue activities
1630 Wash Up
1700 Bus to Jerantut Hill Resort
1900 Reach Jerantut Hill Resort. Prepare group performance activities / Own time
1930 Dinner
2030 Reflections / Coming Together
2300 Bus to Jerantut Train Station

Day 5. 23 Jan

0200 Board Train to Singapore
1100 Arrival In Singapore, Tanjong Pagar Station

camera stand

traditional

marksboy

framed

well-ventilated

settlement

FASTER

Faster 1 programme

Day 1. 19-Jan

0615 Assemble in school for departure
1200 Arrival at Hotel Pelangi Segamat for Lunch
1300 Depart to destination
1800 Arrival at Kuala Tembeling, Boat Transfer to Pasir Sia.
1830 Setup tents and wash up
1930 Dinner
2030 Night Activities with guides and trainers
2200 Debrief for next day programme
2230 Bedtime

Day 2. 20 Jan

0700 Wake-up & stretch out / Breakfast
0830 Cycling 52KM to Taman Negara from Pasir Sia
1230 Lunch
1400 Continue Cycling
1630 Arrive Taman Negara & wash up
1700 Bus depart to Jeram Besu
1930 Arrive at Jeram Besu
2000 Dinner / Night Activities with guides and trainers
2230 Bedtime

Day 3. 21 Jan

0630 Wake-up & stretch out / Breakfast
0800 Water confidence, white water rafting, flying fox
1230 Lunch
1330 Continue activities
1600 Dismantle tents & wash up
1700 Bus to Taman Negara
1930 Arrival and camping at Akmoskafa campsite
2000 Dinner / Night Activities with guides and trainers
2230 Bedtime

Day 4. 22 Jan

0730 Wake-up & stretch out
0800 Dismantle Tents & Breakfast
0900 River Crossing to Canopy Walk
0930 Canopy Walk
1100 Bukit Teresek Trekking
1230 Lunch
1330 Pack up and Wash up / Prepare for group performance activities
1630 Bus to Jerantut Hill Resort
1830 Arrive at Jerantut Hill Resort / Own time /
1930 Dinner
2030 Reflections / Coming Together
2300 Bus to Jerantut Train Station

Day 5. 23 Jan

0200 Board Train to Singapore
1100 Arrival In Singapore, Tanjong Pagar Station

Faster 2 Programme

Day 1. 19 Jan

0615 Assemble in school for departure
1200 Arrival at Pelangi Hotel, Segamat for Lunch
1300 Depart to destination ( Jeram Besu )
1800 Arrival at Jeram Besu, set up tents and wash up
2000 Dinner
2030 Night activities with guides and trainers
2200 Debrief for next day programme
2230 Bedtime

Day 2. 20 Jan

0700 Wake-up & stretch out / Breakfast
0830 Water confidence, white water rafting, flying fox
1230 Lunch
1330 Continue with activities
1630 Wash Up
1700 Bus to Kuala Tembeling
1930 Arrive at Kuala Tembeling & Boat Transfer to Pasir Sia
2000 Dinner
2100 Night activities with guides and trainers
2230 Bedtime

Day 3. 21 Jan

0700 Wake-up & stretch out / Dismantle Tents / Breakfast
0830 52km cycling from Pasir Sia to Taman Negara.
1230 Lunch
1330 Continue cycling
1630 Arrive Taman Negara & wash up
1730 Dinner
1830 Boat to Campsite ( opp. Canopy)
2030 Night activities with guides and trainers
2230 Bedtime

Day 4. 22 Jan

0700 Wake-up & stretch out / Breakfast
0830 Boat to Teresek Hill for trekking
0900 Bukit Teresek Trekking
1100 Canopy Walk
1230 Lunch
1330 Dismantle Wash up
1630 Bus to Jerantut Hill Resort
1830 Arrive at Jerantut Hill Resort / Own time
1930 Dinner
2030 Reflections / Coming Together
2300 Bus to Jerantut Train Station

Day 5. 23 Jan

0200 Board Train to Singapore
1100 Arrive in Singapore, Tanjong Pagar Station.

scarecrow

high rise

bench

stove

picturesque

chicks

youngsters

modern convenience

Suspend your Disbelief

the time is coming soon

look sharp

we're watching out

- the crew

so it begins

2008-09-17T09:42:00.000-07:00

departure area

back to the old school

group photo

jungle conference

hilltop residence

test test

2008-09-07T07:37:00.000-07:00

yaye