REMEMBER your dance steps and position!

Hello people
Shahir here
yes its quite rare to see me post
but yeah
i need the co-operation of every single person in ndp
as u can see that the places seems to always change
so i would advise u guys to remember or write it down somewhere
ur numbering
and not only depend on mine ^^ i get quite sick telling u guys my number
so.
i would appreciate if u guys would do it
thanks :D

Welcome to TERM 3 2009!

Dear Choir / NDP members,

woww! What a holiday - ndp rehearsals, camps, H1N1 pandamic..etc!!

It has been quite a holiday for most of us and I guess many of you are probably suffering from some bouts of Monday Blues... hahah!

Yes, another term awaiting for us!!

And it's always good to be able to start a new term refreshed! So, please SLEEP EARLY! :)

Just wanna encourage all of you to continue to work hard this coming term, amidst all the busyness.

• Continue to press on - hang in there despite feeling tired and sianz...
  
• For those who had not done well academically in Semester 1, you know what? YOUR 2nd CHANCE is HERE!! Do grab hold of this round to really work hard and 'salvage the damage' you'd created in the previous term. :)
  
• Take GREAT care of your HEALTH! - have sufficient amount of rest, drink lotsa water, exercise regularly and eat healthily!
  
• Most importantly, have A POSITIVE MINDSET & ATTITUDE toward all things!
  While there are many things out there that we can't have control of, we definitely have a big say of how we wanna feel about certain matters... so, be POSITIVE! :)

Enough said. :)

All the best to you for this coming term. :)

Work hard, sing well, dance well and live well! :)

Regards,
~ms ang :)

Dancing position for Balloon dance!

Dear Ndp dancers,

Shahir and I had decided the position for the balloon dance. We decided that, you guys follow the same position you guys stand when dancing the hat and cloth dance. Please remember stand behind ur own leader. Total 7 rows. 1 row 10 people. Leave 1 step blank when u stand behind another person.
Hehe. I will see u guys tmr then. Drink lot of water and have a gd rest. Please be reminder to bring ur thermometer tmr. Dun forget. Cya! :) Lovelotx!

Loves,
Mei Ting^^

THERMOMETER for every NDP rehearsal

Hi all!

In view of the H1N1 pandemic, ALL participants are to bring along their THERMOMETER during EVERY NDP REHEARSAL.

2 READINGS will be taken during each rehearsal.

please pass the message around!

Moving to Wordpress..??

Hi to all! :)

The Blog administrators are thinking of moving to wordpress... as it allows several pages to one blog (instead of cluttering everything on one...)

We would like more pages for:

1. one pg for Choir hierarchy
2. one pg for latest news
3. one pg for each section SA(T) B
4. one pg for miscellaneous etc.

Seems like not many of our 100+ choir members are active in FACEBOOK, or even here...

So, any other suggestions of other platforms we can use?
Please drop your comments.

Meanwhile, continue to watch tis space...

Term 3 Schedule (July - 9 Aug)

Hi to both NDPeeps and Choir members!!

Below is the tentative work schedule for the coming months.
Consent forms will be issued out soon.

Highlights - FOUNDER'S DAY
Songs to be sung:

1. White Horses (SYF team)
2. Nona Nona (SYF team)
3. Ye Lai Xiang (Sec 1s and 2s only)

JUNE
Tue 30th: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 1)

JULY
Thu 2nd: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 2)
3.30 - 4.30pm NDP briefing by Army-NDP officers @ AVA
NO CHOIR PRACTICE

Tue 7th: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 1)
3 - 5pm Extra NDP Dance class by NDP-choreographer @ media hub

Thu 9th: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 2)
3- 5pm Combined Choir Practice for Founder's Day

Sat 11th: 1.30 - 10pm NDP training - Minister's Vetting

Tue 14th: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 1)

Wed 15th: 3 - 5pm Founder's Day Combined Rehearsal #1

Thu 16th: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 2)
3 - 5pm Choir Combined Practice for Founder's Day

Sat 18th: 1.30 - 10pm NDP training

Tue 21st: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 1)
3 - 5pm Founder's Day Combined Rehearsal #2

Thu 23rd: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 2)
3 - 5pm Founder's Day Combined Rehearsal #3

Sat 25th: 1.30 - 10pm NDP training

Mon 27th: 3 - 5pm Founder's Day FULL-DRESSED Rehearsal #1

Tue 28th: 3 - 5pm Founder's Day FULL-DRESSED Rehearsal #2

Wed 29th: FOUNDER'S DAY PERFORMANCE (time tbc)

Thu 30th: NO PAP , NO CHOIR

AUGUST
Sat 1st: NDP training - PREVIEW

Tue 4th: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 1)

Thu 6th: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 2)

Sun 9th: NATIONAL DAY PARADE PERFORMANCE!!!

So, wassup after NDP?

• 1-Day Outdoor Performance around Singapore (Late Aug - early Sep) : TBC

Thanks for pressing on!

Hey, NDPeeps! :)

What a hol, yea? Fancy having to meet up to stand under the HOT SUN for most of the Saturdays. hahahah! :-P

We do hope you NDPeeps have had an enjoyable time together - suffering under the HOT sun, eating the not-so-delectable KFC lunches and dinners, munching the Khong Guan biscuits (which suddenly taste rather nice when hungry!), running for cold drinks..etc.

Well, all these are, no doubt, parts of the 'sufferings' we have to endure...till the BIG DAY comes.

What really heartens us is the fact that we are 'enduring' these moments together - AS A TEAM!
Wow! What a mind-blowing thought, u know? How often can we go through a similar experience together as a TEAM?

I understand that some of you out here are disappointed with the attendance - wondering why there are just some people who persistently don't turn up, upset with the way things were done at NDP rehearsals...etc.

Well...there are things we can't control BUT we will always try our best to take good care of all those who "reap and sow" with us. :)

Remember, some of the sweetest things in life can only be experienced through sufferings...and not through happiness...

So, HAVE FUN whilst it lasts! :)

Before we sign off, let us:

1. THANK our Sec 3 Meiting for looking out for our mistakes during the previous rehearsal at the Marina Float.
   We are very pleased with the leadership she displays and we certainly hope to see more of such initiatives rising up from the rest of you!! :)
   
2. THANK those who have been 100% punctual for all the rehearsals so far.
   Gosh, we are just so so encouraged by the enthusiam and earnest efforts shown by these students. YOU KNOW WHO THEY ARE! :D

Of course, having said so much, we really hope you guys will be continued to be spurred on to do your best for the remaining rehearsals and be punctual and obedient.

Always in your service,
The NDP teachers I/C

You guys are great !

Dear NDP dancers,

Hello, having fun last Sat?? :)

I know the training was until very late. About 10++ end. And i guess, by the time you guys went home it was about 11+...

Through it had been a tiring day, i can see you guys really enjoying the training at marina floating platform. Am i right?? Haha, saw a lot of blur faces (including me) during the training..

However, no worry..! Though that was the first training at marina floating platform, you guys did a great job! Despite having to wait under the hot sun for a long time, all for a short dance at the platform, you guys waited patiently(though it is a bit noisy and disobedient).

I'm looking forward to see you guys next sat at 1.30pm SHARP. Please be punctual as i saw some of you came late, about 1.50pm+.

Be punctual and do not keep the rest of the dancers waiting for you.

The mistakes most of you make:

1. The house with heart balloon inside. The house(there is one side with the yellow window and door) should face the audiences and not facing your body.
   
2. The position for your balloon dance(which is the dance i state above), you guys will be standing on the stairs. Please note that, total there should be 7 rows. 1 row there should have 10 person. The position i will discuss with the rest of the leaders. For now, just stand anywhere but with a row of 10 person.

I guess no more mistakes... i will identify again, if there is any.

Another thing is you guys are not obedient. When leaders pass messages to some people, please pass it to the person or people behind/beside you. Dun just stand there and listen without telling the rest. It important for you guys to learn this.. If there any important messages, within 5 mins, the whole NDP dancers should know. Just stay alert and pass whatever messages which was been told by others during the training.. That is the teamwork we need!

Ok, i guess i should stop saying all these.. Have a good rest and drink lot of water. See you soon.

Loves,

MeiTing^^

Take Care Yourself !

Dear Choir,

Hello, long time never see you guys. How are all of you ?? Well, I'm fine! Missing you guys so much..

Now Singapore have 160+ H1N1 cases. Please take care of yourself. Take temperature regularly. If anyone of you has developed flu-like symptoms, please consult a doctor.

Those people who have travelled or are planning to travel to one of the following affected areas - USA,
CANADA,
MEXICO,
AUSTRALIA,
JAPAN,
UNITED KINGDOM,
SPAIN
AND CHILE

- please note that YOU SHOULD NOT REPORT TO SCHOOL OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY SCHOOL ACTIVITY FOR 7 DAYS AFTER YOUR RETURN TO SINGAPORE during this June holidays.

Remember to bring your ODT [thermometer] everyday.

For more information regarding about this, you may log in to your Live@edu account and take a look at the mail.

Of course, please drink more water because of the hot weather. School is reopening soon, which means holidays are going to end soon. That simply means, choir is going to RESUME soon. So, please take good care of yourself and i will be seeing you guys soon..

Our next event, if I'm not wrong, is Founder's Day. Let work together. Sing with our heart, bring out the happiness of the songs and the feelings beneath them. Last but not least, Sing With Pride!

Enjoy your another 1 week holidays!

Loves,
MeiTing^^

NDP - 20 June

20 June (Sat)
Reporting time : 1.30pm, Foyer
Training Venue: Marina Floating Platform
Duration at site : 2pm - 10pm

Bring

• cap (if u have)
• water
• towel

NDPeeps - Pictures!

Hi to all NDP-participants from YI!

Hope u are having a good break! Don't forget to take good care of your health - drink more water, have sufficient rest and eat healthily - during this hol. :)

I have been following the NDPeeps on facebook and here are some photos taken during the Combined Rehearsals.

*psst..leaders! You are captured! Nice!!! :D

Click here for the photos! ;)

You are on NDPeeps facebook!!! :D

Hey YI-NDP participants,

WELL DONE and THANK YOU for withstanding the super hot weather! :)

Really appreciate those who have been faithfully attending all the rehearsals so far... it shows much about your sense of responsibility and commitment! VERY GOOD!

Anyway, for those who have a facebook account, do search for NDPeeps.
You guys are captured on media..(for eternity! wahahhahah!)

Nice pics, great updates of the NDP-happenings!!

And i think it's good to be involved and catch up with the latest news about the NDP.

Meanwhile, have fun looking thru the photos!

Rest well, drink more water and cya on 20 June! :)

In the Spirit of NDP - SINGAPURA (a capella version)

Not many of us like A Capella, and definitely not many would like this version of Singapura.

Nonetheless, enjoy this rendition...in the spirit of the NDP! hahaha! :)

Reporting time for NDP - 6 June

To all NDP participants,

please note that the reporting time (@ Foyer) this coming Sat 6 June has been brought forward to 10am.

Just a gentle reminder:
If you are not able to attend any of the NDP rehearsals,

1. inform any of the teachers i/c at least 3 days in advance (together with a parent letter).
2. show up with a MC the very next rehearsal / school day.

NO NO NO to

• asking your friends to tell the teachers that you are not free/ are sick.
• leaving a note of absence on FACEBOOK / BLOG!!!

Please oblige to the following reminders.

Thanks.