Our Montfortians Unite! Total Defence Day

Our Montfortians sealing up the class for the simulating chemical attack.
Our Montfort Military Band
Our Montfort NCC unit.
Our Montfort NPCC unit
Our scouts setting up a fire using natural resourses.
Our NCDCC demostrating CPR.
Mr Lloyd Yeo spoke about being prepared. He said when one loves something or someone, for example our country, it entails a sacrifice. Uniform groups usually have their trainings on Saturdays. They turn up for training because they love their CCA, and taking time out on Saturday is sacrificing their time.

Mrs Faith Yeo then explained the importance of commemorating Total Defence Day.She said that we should not think that we can only play a part when we are in National Service, as we can play our part in the other 4 aspects of Total Defence.

Next, representatives from the various uniform groups (UG) spoke about how their UG has taught them to play their part in Total Defence. The NPCC were first and said that being in NPCC has developed in its members the social aspect of Total Defence. Included in this aspect is respecting others and giving equal opportunity to everyone. The NPCC participated in the President's Star Challenge in 2006 which had them helping the needy, also part of social defence.

Then, the NCC spoke about military defence. Projects required members to research more on Total Defence. This, widens their understanding. The NCC also organizes several camps, projects and exchange programmes to expand everyones knowledge on Military Defence.

Psychological Defence can be on the individual, national or international level. As a Band member explained it, we can't have what we can't defend. Singapore also has nation building events, like singing the National Anthem or the National Day Parade.

The Scouts put up a display on how to create fires using dry materials such as branches and leaves. The Scouters learn any skills during training, all applicable in times of crisis. Skills like building shelters, making fires can be used when Singapore is in crisis.

Next, the NCDDC displayed life saving techniques like CPR. These techniques can be used to save other lives , including family members. Mr Kevin Pang said that anyone suffering a heart attack would require assistance by someone who knows CPR. With these skills, we should always be prepared in case of a sudden situation.

Mr Yeo concluded by saying that in times of crisis, there would surely be a sort of discomfort, as the Montfortians were about to find out when they sealed up their homerooms later on, simulating a chemical attack. We should not only tolerate this discomfort, but respond to it.


Done by,
Brian Theng and Alvin Lim from 2E4