The Boy's Brigade

Teachers-in-charge:

• Ms Salome Sim (I/C)

• Mr Bryan Zhishan Yong (2 I/C)

• Mr Goh Cheng Ze Tristan

• Mr Kevin Ng

Training time & venue:

• Tuesday, 1520h - 1815h (BB Room & Humanities Room)

• Thursday, 1520h - 1815h (BB Room & Humanities Room)

CCA Objectives

As the first Uniformed Group, the Boys’ Brigade develops Boys into Leaders of character who are loyal and responsible. The brigade does it by promoting the habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-Respect and qualities that constitute strong moral character. The 40th Company empowers Boys to make decisions at various levels of training, assigning them responsibilities based on their aptitude.

Key Programmes

• Core activities involve Bagpipes and Drums Band, Adventure Hikes and Overnight Camp.

• Community service such as BB Cares and BB Share-A-Gift (to promote Service Leadership)

• Drills (to instil discipline, self-respect, grooming and teamwork)

• Badgework like First Aid and Hobby Badge (to foster lifelong learning)

Achievements

• 2012 to 2024: JM Fraser Award for Excellence (Gold)

• 18th Annual Pipes and Drums Festival:
  - 2nd Runner-Up Band
  - Best Sec 1 Pipe Performance
  - Individual Event Category medalists

• 2024 Boys’ Brigade Character Quest (Silver)

• 2024 Boys’ Brigade Blaze (Bronze)

Receiving Distinguished Awards with BB honour from Mr Ho, our Principal

Pressing on in an Arduous Urban Hike from Bedok to City Centre during BB Camp 2025

Presenting our band formation for our big show at the Annual Pipes and Drums Festival 2025

Looking smart by the stage of the hall as the BB Day message was delivered to all

Going all out to woo parents using Archery during CCA Showcase as a ploy to get the Sec Ones

A Truly Enriching Learning Experience at the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery

A Sighting from Nature all too Beautiful to Ignore while Hiking