Saturday, September 11, 2010

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

posted at 2:45 AM by GDLSS RCY