Before the competition, the CLs were separated into 2 teams, comprising of five people each. We did not really know what to expect from the competition. Research on different topics such as NPCC Knowledge, NPCC history, organisation and structure, Singapore Police Force History as well as current affairs of Singapore were carried out. We delegated our work and compiled all our research on Google Docs and the information was shared readily amongst everyone :D
On the competition day itself, we proceeded to Home Team Academy for the Preliminary Round and sat for a written paper. As we stepped foot into the competition venue and witnessed many cadets from other units reading through their materials intensely, we were a bundle of nerves when we entered the competition hall, however, little did we expect the atmosphere to be light and jovial! Answers were discussed amidst laughters; jokes were made and camaraderie was developed among teammates :)
Although both teams failed to enter the Finals, valuable lessons were taken away from the competition. Besides acquainting ourselves with many interesting trivia about NPCC, SPF, Singapore and current affairs, we also learnt life skills such as time management, teamwork, responsibility, communication and the ability to tackle complex questions whilst learning to share and accept diverse perspectives of others. Challenging our assumptions was also one of the keys to unlocking different views and opinions we had about the questions in the written paper.
I believe the CLs had truckloads of fun during the competition and it was en enriching learning experience for all of us! :D
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Clara CL
Deputy Head, Publications