Here's the last 2 reflections from our fellow cadets who went for the First Aid Competition;

Chi Yu
3 things I have learnt: I am sort of(90%) the overall in-charge for FAC this year as I am the First Aid I/C in our committee. It is really tough for me as I am also involved with Student Council activities during the same period of time. One thing I learnt is actually to get things done efficiently. To gather important information about the competition and planned out the training. I made lesson plans as well as deployment of VIs to teach the participants. The second thing I learnt is time management. Sometimes SC activities would clash with FAC training, I would split my time and my workload. As I have a efficient partner( Hui Yee) to help me with SC activities, my workload can be reduced. Thus I am able to spend more time to oversee FAC training. Time management is important, we need to prioritize our time properly, if not we neglect other things. Next thing I learnt is to take my job/role seriously and be committed to things I had to. Do not give up halfway. Be serious and focused. As I am a leader that is leading my fellow cadets, I cannot give up.

2 things I have encounter: Insufficient training also lead to lack of preparation. A good quote I know, “If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.” Indeed. Also, the lack of knowledge the participants know about the main judging criteria, especially Evacuation and also First Aid. We do not practice this two ‘subjects’ often during our trainings. Thus it kinda start from scratch.

2 things I can improve from it: Do more preparation before the competition. Especially more training. Which compromises, bonding with each other, motivation, practice.
 3 things I have learnt: I learnt to be more well prepared and less complacent as I was taking the theory paper. I kinda overestimated myself. Another thing learnt is to learnt from mistakes and move on. “Failure is the key to success.” The third thing learnt is be confident of what you’re doing. As long as is reasonable and safe.

2 things I have encounter: Not well prepared and confident. Few questions I did not know how to answer in the theory paper. Be there to support each other as some might feel discouraged after knowing that we lost.

2 things I can improve from it: More preparation. Learn to stand up after falling.

Genewaye
I have learnt more evac skills during the training as I do not know much for evac except for stretcher drills. For example now I know what semi recumbent is and how to move the casualty. I have also learnt more about my teammates during training sessions and bonded more with the sec 2s in the competition team. I have also learnt that when doing the over obstacle even though I did it before I had a lot to improve on. I have encountered challenges such as the stretcher squad at the beginning did not execute the drills together. I have also encountered that even though I knew how to execute the drills I still needed a lot of practice. I think we could have improved by having more training and also I could have improved by reading and knowing some of the stuffs that I needed to know

I have learnt to expect the unexpected as during the competition the obstacle was different from the one we were used to doing during the trainings. I have also learnt to keep calm even though I felt really nervous when I stepped into the competition ground. I have also learnt that I should be more prepared for example for my case I reached school late in which everyone had to wait for me. I have encountered problems like we did not realised that there was a cleaning solution for us to clean the wounds and I think we were too nervous and forgot to check what we had in the first aid pouch. We also encountered that for the stretcher squad we did not expect the obstacle to be wide. I think we could have improved by having more training so that everyone knew what they need to do more clearly. I also feel that I could have improved by brushing up my first aid skills.

Here's another 2 reflections from our cadets who participated in the First Aid Competition;

Germaine
 
It also prevents his/her injury to worsen and will help him/her to be evacuated safely out from the danger. When crossing over obstacle, we have to raise the stretcher to shoulder level and depend on our hands to support the weight of the casualty and the stretcher. If one pretends as if he is supporting the stretcher but in fact, he did not, the others will have to support more weight. We have to help one another and don’t slack. 2 problems I encountered is firstly, to have the strength to support the stretcher especially when we raised to shoulder level. Secondly, we kept forgetting the commands. To overcome these problems, it is to persevere and to familiarize ourselves with the command.

After the competition is over, I felt that the results were disappointing and also felt proud because all of us did our very best to try to win something out of this first aid competition. From this competition, I learnt to calm myself down to think properly, to help my friends when they need extra help and no matter how tough the challenge is, no matter how tired you are, determine to do it till the end, persevere! 2 problems encountered will be to transport the stretcher because the distance is farther so I will have to try to put the second runner on the other side of the obstacle despite the distance that limits me. Another problem is to decide on how to deal with the casualty after we treated him/her. Thinking properly, we, the aiders decided on what will be best for the casualty.

Syafiqah
I felt that this is really a good experience for me as this is my first time being selected for First Aid competition. At the first place, I did not know anything about first aid but the Vi’s and all the other Red Cross members helped me a lot and taught me everything. What I felt about the training session was it helped me a lot to improve on my first aid and evacuation skills but there was still room for improvement as I was not very confident of myself. When the competition day arrived, I was very scared and nervous and I kept asking everyone how the procedure of the competition will be.




2 things I encountered are I got scolded by Mr Zhou for not bandaging the casualty properly during the training. I was very nervous as I didn’t know what to do. During the competition, I also had difficulties bandaging the casualty. I was not sure of what to do but luckily, Germaine did help and save me. (:


2 things I can improve on are asking questions if I am not sure of the first aid and evacuation skills. And also be very confident and never give up if I did a little mistake. And if I have a chance, I would want to join next year FAC as I think I can do more and improve myself better. (:

The following are another 2 reflections done by our cadets, who participated in the First Aid Competition;

Nabilah
I felt happy, fun and not tired at all. I get to learn evac, brush up some of my first aid and have more team work. As i was fasting at that point of time, it gave me more motivation to move on. During one of the trainings, as a stretcher squad, we had one of the NCC cadet and there was one incident when we were carrying him - the stretcher wanted to fall from great height, i was shock and cry on the spot.

After that incident, i learn from my mistake. Even if anything happens to us, we have to move on. I will, give my best for the next time if i join the First Aid Competition again. I want to have more trainings, as we get to train more on our skills.

Calista
I feel really proud, to be able to represent Greendale as part of a red cross cadet but, at the same time i am disappointed as we did not get to win any award. I have learnt that it takes practice to make perfect, although it was my first time but I definetly learnt a lot of experience. Teamwork is really important especially in a team like the stretcher squard I was in which we had to work together if not the casualty would fall off or get hurt and that I have learnt that being a team is better than being an individual, as a team we get to share the happiness as well as the sad times.

What I have encounted is the team spirit shown by the different schools and the feeling of being in a competition. How I can improve is to practice for the competition earlier and train the other cadets first aid so that when the next competition comes we can be more prepared and that they can join the competition too.

CPL Adibah

On the 4th September 2010, 8 of our fellow cadets took part in the FAC - First Aid Competition. The competition was held in the morning, at St. Margarets Secondary School. Our school, didn't manage to clinch on to any positions. But we strongly appreciate their participation and hard work that they had done for this competition. Here, are the first two reflections done by our cadets, who took part in the competition;

SGT Zoe
During the training, I think i never put in alot of effort to practice. Eventhough i did practice, I was over - confident that i can do well at the competition itself. Over-confidence! What I've learnt from this competition, is to put in 100% of effort not only in competitions, but also in trainings, I have to stay focus. I have to work together with my partner, in order to make the gadgets stabled. I also had to revise all the knots and lashings when i was in Sec 2.

During the training, we did have alot of fun and when it's time to be serious, we have to be serious - Like when we were doing the tripod. When it is unstable, we have to retie the whole thing again, and it's really tiring, painful because of the rope burn. However, i've improved from the 1st few time when i started trying. I did not give up when the tripod failed to be stable. My partner and i do it over and over again until it was finally stabled with the flag pole. We then had a small parade. - Which is think it's really memorable!

During the real competition, we had to focus and be serious. I was really very serious, hoping to get at least a 1st runner up. However, we didn't manage to get any position - I was quite disappointed at myself. I can say that i was too nervous when i got into the parade square and was too messed up and rushing while doing the flag pole.

I have to be more calm and try not to rush everything, even if i have to, i have to do it correctly! I will have to change it, in order to improve. I really enjoy this event and i would share my story with my junior who are going to any of the competition - That they must not commit the mistake that i have done.


Jonathan
I feel that the training for the first aid compeition was harsh but I sure learnt lots of things during the training. For this first aid training, I learn that I must be serious in what I do or the casuatly has no confidence that I can evacuate him out. Well it took me many scoldings from my Mdms, especially Samantha and Oliver Mdm before I got it in my head. I guess you guys did not let me in the stretcher squad because I play too much and send me to the 2 aider manual method.

Well I don't blame you guys. Other from learning seriousness, I also learn that I must be confidence in what I say and command so that my partner would know what to do. I had learnt that you must be responsible for your casuatly and always look after him even after you have treated him. Sometimes when i get scolded I know its for my own good and I will try to listen and better myself. Everyone is not perfect. I know that my first aid skills are not up to standard as shown in my performance for the training sessions. I will do my best and study harder for my first aid.

I feel that the first aid compeition was a good learning experience for me as it is my first compeition in red cross. Eventhough we lost, I had fun doing first aid and evacuation with my friends and Mr. Zhuo and I would centainly go again next year if you guys let me. I have learnt to apply all my first aid skill knowledge into the compeition. Eventhough I did not do a good job for my casuatly, I did what I think was right. I had learn that winning is not everything but doing your best and not having any regrets is more important. I also learn to be hoble and show sportsmanship by congratuating your compeition in defeat. In the first aid compeition, we were tasked with different people. I felt that we accessed the situation really well and evacuated the casuatlies quickly. But for the first aid itself, i think that we should have done better and have lesser mistakes. I must learn my first aid properly.

Having participated in the first aid compeition is a blessing. Through all the hardship that we went through for the first aid compeition we have become more closer as a squad. I have learnt so much from this. Thank you Mdms!

CPL Adibah

Thursday, 27/05/2010 marks the change of teacher in commander of the unit in Greendale Red Cross Youth Unit. The change-of-command parade, the handing over ceremony, was held this afternoon in the School. Witness by our principal, Mr Minjoot, Volunteer Instructors, Teachers and fellow schoolmate. The Parade Commander of the COC is SGT Genewae. The parade begin with the marching in of the P2IC, SGT Firdaus and the 2 Stick Orderlist.It is formed by cadets from Secondary 1,2, executive members. At 3.30PM, Mr Teng offical hand over the Red Cross Flag, symbol of command, to Mdn Jeslyn Cheong. We believe that Mdn Cheong will be able to lead the unit to greater heights and we wish Mr Teng all the best for his future.

P2IC & SOs

GOH marching in


Mr Teng giving his speech

Mdn Cheong giving her speech

Handing Over

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