Co Curricular Activities
BB Blaze
Cadets from the Boys’ Brigade (BB) took part in BB Blaze, a fitness and adventure competition cum endurance race on 6 April. The boys embarked on a formidable journey spanning 20 kilometres across Singapore, completing an array of physical challenges incorporating sports such as archery and kayaking, as well as a demanding obstacle course that saw them scaling over high walls and cargo nets. Participants were also assessed on their First Aid and micro-navigation skills—core components of the BB badgework curriculum.
We are pleased to announce that our team comprising Officer Shaun Kok and cadets Keith Ang (4-Pride), Carvel Chua (4-Respect), and Ip Seng Choo (2-Determination) clinched the Championship title in the BB Blaze (Open Category)! We are proud of the indomitable spirit displayed by all cadets who participated in this challenge, which has no doubt been a thrilling and meaningful one. As winner Seng Choo notes, ‘While the weather was scorching and the race was arduous, the experience was immensely fulfilling for me. I was able to bond with my seniors, discover more of Singapore’s charms, and engage in thrilling activities such as kayaking, archery, and high elements. Being pitted against fellow BB participants from various other institutions fueled my motivation. The event was an absolute blast, especially since I helped my team secure first place in the open category, making all our sacrifices worthwhile.’
Congratulations to the 91st Company on your wonderful achievements!
Uniformed Groups Passing-Out Parade 2024
Thundery showers notwithstanding, our Uniformed Group (UG) leaders took centre-stage at our annual Passing-Out Parade on 12 April 2024, an important milestone for all graduating UG cadets. The Change of Command was executed smoothly with our Principal, Mrs Sng, and the Regent community bearing witness to this momentous occasion. For Parade Commander Warrant Officer Gregg Loo, the parade was certainly a moment to cherish, having played an instrumental role as Boys’ Brigade Company Sergeant Major and Head of the Uniformed Groups over the past two years.
Turning to face the Singapore flag one last time as one contingent, the sense of camaraderie shared by our senior UG cadets—having stood shoulder to shoulder many a time over the last few years—was palpable. Truly, we would like to thank our graduating batch of UG leaders and cadets for their selfless contributions to the CCA and school community. Taking the helm of our four UGs are: Sergeant Josiah Eang (BB), Corporal Shaynel Peh (GB), Corporal Kee Yi Ling (NPCC), and Corporal Sing Jia Qian (RCY). Congratulations!
Parade Commander Warrant Officer Gregg Loo (Boys' Brigade)
From left: Corporal Sing Jia Qian (Red Cross Youth), Corporal Shaynel Peh (Girls' Brigade)
From left: Corporal Kee Yi Ling (National Police Cadet Corp), Sergeant Josiah Eang (Boys' Brigade)
Red Cross Youth First Aid Championships 2024
Our Red Cross Youth cadets showcased their expertise and commitment to first aid at the recent First Aid Championships, a prestigious national competition organised by the Singapore Red Cross. This event serves as a platform to emphasize the vital role of first aid skills in our cadets.
The competition, held on March 2, 2024, attracted hundreds of participants from various schools, all eager to demonstrate their proficiency in handling simulated emergencies within timed conditions. Prior to the Championships, our cadets underwent intensive training workshops, where they refined their critical thinking, problem-solving, and case management abilities.
Despite the challenges posed during the Championships, our cadets exhibited remarkable resilience and teamwork throughout the competition. Their efforts culminated in a significant achievement, as they emerged as one of the top 12 finalists—a new record for our unit. Furthermore, they were honoured with the Gold award for their adept handling of a diverse range of critical scenarios.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our dedicated teachers and Volunteer Instructors for their unwavering support throughout this journey. Their guidance and encouragement played a pivotal role in our cadets' success. With great enthusiasm, we eagerly anticipate participating in next year's edition, furthering our commitment to promoting the importance of first aid education in our cadets.
Girls Brigade Commemoration Day 2023
The Enrolment and Dedication Ceremony is conducted annually to induct Girls’ Brigade members and leaders into the company. The enrolment service was held in Regent Secondary School on 15th April 2023. It was a product of the joint effort of both the 91st Boys’ Brigade and 81st Girls’ Brigade, and kindly supported by Bukit Panjang Gospel Chapel.
This year, we are grateful to have our Principal, Mrs Sng, as our Guest-of-Honour. The cadets trained hard for their drills in preparation for the uniform inspection. On top of that, the Girls’ Brigade also rehearsed diligently for the presentation of their drill competition performance.
Cayden Goh Way Ee, a Boys' Brigade cadet from 2-Respect, was proud to be part of the marching contingent. He also felt that this ceremony had created opportunities for him and his fellow cadets to foster stronger bonds.
Girls' Brigade cadet Chai Weng Xin from 3-Integrity said, “This year's Enrolment and Dedication ceremony is special for me as I was appointed the Company Leader. Not only that, I also took part in the drill competition. My parents were present at the ceremony and were proud to see my performance. I was thankful to have them witness this special occasion.”
This ceremony serves to build a sense of commitment in our students as they take on new roles in their journey with their respective companies. We would like to wish our students the very best as they navigate the new and exciting journey ahead!
NSG Ceremony 2023
On 3 February 2023, our school held a National School Games (NSG) Ceremony for our student athletes who are participating in the NSG tournament this year.
Amidst deafening applause, representatives from our Sports and Games CCAs, namely Badminton, Basketball, Football, Netball and Taekwondo, walked down the centre aisle of the school hall with great pride and honour.
The highlight of the ceremony focused on the motto, “Character in Sporting Excellence”, where our Sports and Games CCA Leader, Emily Cheu from 4-Integrity led the student athletes to recite the Athletes’ oath as a reminder to uphold the virtues of sportsmanship in the tournament.
The ceremony culminated with the presentation of the school jerseys by our Principal, Mrs Sng, to the captains of each team. The jersey presentation symbolises our school values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Determination and Empathy (P.R.I.D.E.), which our student athletes will embody as they don the school colours for each game.
We would like to wish our Sports and Games CCAs the very best as they compete in this year’s National School Games. May they “Blaze Forth To Glory”!
Sec 4 UG Passing-Out Parade 2023
The Passing Out Parade (POP) is a ceremony for cadets that is held when they complete their term in their respective Uniformed Groups (UGs). It is one of the many important and unique milestones that cadets in UGs experience.
This year, the Secondary Four cadets from all 4 UGs (Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, National Police Cadet Corps, and Red Cross Youth) were appointed as Guard of Honour. The Parade Commander is Yuki Khoo (4-Empathy) from the Girls’ Brigade and the Regimental Commander is Edmund Teo Jia Jing (4-Gratitude) from the Red Cross Youth.
Parade Commander Yuki Khoo shared, “When I first heard that I was going to be the Parade Commander for this year’s Passing Out Parade, I was both nervous and excited. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With the help and support of the other Uniformed Group (UG) heads, I am confident that I would make this parade a success. I would like to thank all the cadets for giving me the chance to be the Parade Commander and the teachers for their guidance and patience.”
With the school as witness, the leadership handover ceremony was conducted on 5 April 2023. This ceremony signifies the passing of the baton to the next batch of leaders from the Secondary Three unit, trusting that they will uphold the responsibility to lead the future cadets and serve the school.
Congratulations to our graduating cadets and we wish our new cadet leaders the very best in their future endeavours!
Secondary One CCA Orientation – CCA Experience 2023
Co-Curricular Activities are an integral part of student life in Regent Secondary School. Our newest additions to the Regent family—our Secondary One students—had a taste of our vibrant CCA programme with CCA Experience Day, which was held over four sessions in January.
Students had the opportunity to participate in activities from the four CCA groups (Clubs and Societies, Performing Arts, Sports and Games, and Uniformed Groups), and our energetic Secondary Two to Four Regenites pulled out all stops to showcase their CCAs with game booths, quizzes, and other experiential activities. Needless to say, our Secondary Ones had an enriching time learning more about what each CCA has to offer and mingling with their seniors!
Regent Taekwondo Team participated in the National School Games
This year, our Taekwondo team participated in the National School Games Taekwondo Championships and we are pleased to announce the team has attained a total of 4 medals!
• ‘C’ Division Boys (Team Event): Poomsae Team Blue 4 - Bronze
• ‘C’ Division Boys (Individual Event): Kyorugi (Poom Belt Under 34kg)
- Bronze
• ‘B’ Division Boys (Individual Event): Kyorugi (Red Belt Under 56kg)
- Bronze
• ‘B’ Division Boys (Individual Event): Kyorugi (Red Belt Under 68kg)
- Bronze
• ‘B’ Division Girls (Individual Event): Kyorugi (Red Belt Under 60kg)
– Gold
2023 marks the first time participants may compete in both the Poomsae and Kyorugi categories since the pandemic, and we are proud of the mettle and fighting spirit that our young martial artists have shown in preparing for the Championships. They have truly persevered through the countless training sessions, sweat, and tears, standing steadfast through it all.
Congratulations, Regent Taekwondo Team!
Boys’ Brigade Founders Day 2023
The Boys' Brigade (BB) celebrated their BB Day on 12th January annually to commemorate the founding of The Boys' Brigade in Singapore. Today, Regent’s BB Boys don their uniform proudly and commemorates the event with a parade for the new Secondary One students at the school parade square. Students in the classrooms were treated to a video montage prepared by the BB 91st Company for them to understand more about the uniformed group as well as the wide range of activities organized.
Screengrab from BB Day Message video
BB & GB Outdoor Activities
School’s out… Adventure’s in!
On 26 February 2022, our Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade companies participated in their first adventure outing of the year — kayaking and standup paddleboarding at the BB/GB campsite!
It was truly a day of fun in the sun for many of our boys and girls. For Tan Hao Yu (1-Pride), he enjoyed the feeling of being in the water as he had not been to the pool for a long time since the start of the pandemic. Shaynel Peh (1-Gratitude) even made some new friends during the kayaking activity! Though Kayden Lim (2-Gratitude) was initially apprehensive about being able to paddleboard successfully, he managed to maneuver the paddleboard confidently over the course of the activity, and had a whale of a time.
There’s never a dull moment at CCA for our BB and GB cadets, and they can certainly look forward to many more exciting adventures in the weeks to come!
Regent Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) 2021
The Singapore Youth Festival – SYF Arts Presentation (Secondary School) is a biannual event organised to celebrate the vitality of our youth and their diverse arts talents.
The SYF Arts Presentation aims to:
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develop cultural awareness and appreciation through aesthetics education
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serve as a platform for the development of character through the arts
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encourage mass participation in arts (CCAs) in schools
For all Performing Arts students in Regent Secondary School, SYF is one of the main highlights of their time in CCA. The students from the English Drama, Modern Dance, Concert Band and Show Choir dedicated many weeks and months of hard work to showcase their passion for the Arts. Learning to use body language to tell meaningful stories, sing in harmony, move in synchronized actions and fine-tune articulations were definitely not easy but our students were resilient and determined to achieve excellence. The preparation for this highly anticipated event was truly tiring, but the process was well worth it. The students grew to become stronger performers, developed a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Arts and forged stronger relationships with their peers, teachers, seniors and instructors.
Let us take a look at how Regent Secondary School’s Performing Arts students prepared themselves to participate at this year’s SYF. Do continue to support our Performing Arts members and we wish them all the best. Let’s Blaze Forth to Glory!
SYF Arts Presentation Dates:
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Concert Band (1st and 5th April 2021)
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English Drama (14th April 2021)
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Modern Dance (15th April 2021)