Kenny's Video Message

Here is Kenny's message. This is done the day he flew off to Bogota.
Do take the time to listen.



Yaohan

What A Family Needs?

Guys I hope these pictures will remind you of the fun times and the lessons we learnt at the spring stayover!

And for those who did not manage to come, well you can experience a little of what we had at the stayover.

OC

Cool Slideshows

We Are a Family

Guys these are some of the true feelings of the seniors of SP.Primers!

I am touched!

The World We Live In

Guys have a look at this.

A Real Family is Transparent

Dear Primers,

I am very encouraged by this new wave of primers rising up. I realised the spring stayover was really a good one as we bonded really well and found out for ourselves what family meant to us.

As i look around i also started to see people getting more and more commited to this ground and the people who are beginning to understand what kind of family we really are.

And to add on more of what already was being shared in the stayover, a family needs to learn to be transparent. As in transparent between each other and our feelings towards one another.

We cannot expect the outsiders to get into the family and share with us their lives if in the first place we dun do it.

Take a look at this pic on my right.

Our family must come to a point of transparency where one look and we know what each other is thinking, doing and why we are doing wat we are doing. by the way it is a transparent fridge in case you are wondering.

So guys lets press on and learn what it really means to be a family.

OC

We Started with Nothing

I think it is an undeniable fact that expectations grow when we become stronger and bigger. This was revealed to me at the spring stayover.

Imagine a Nokia 8250 that was rated 9/10 by industry experts when it was rolled out several years back and a Nokia N73 that was rated 9/10 by the same industry experts when it was out recently.

But do both have the same features, looks, strength etc? The answer is pretty obvious.

The N73 has got a 3.2 mega pixel camera while the 8250 has… no camera. The N73 has got a big and colourful screen while the 8250 has only a small blue screen to boast of.

“But why both 9/10?” you ask.

If we think back and look through our past, don’t you think that the 8250 is a really great phone? What about now? Would you want to pay $200+ for that?

As time passes, there will be more expectation and demands. We are constantly seeking new and better things but we tend to forget about our humble beginnings.

When we just started out, when we have over 20 people joining us we would be elated and over the moon. Put it in to today’s context, if you have only 20 people, the Exco will start to panic and push very hard for numbers. A 20-people event will be an event that failed terribly.

So guys, lets think back, especially for those who have been with us from the beginning. Think of all the times where we had so much fun and laughter even with 10 people.

For the younger ones, you’ve seen Primers when it was getting bigger but ask yourself, are you willing to stay even if you are the only one left in Primers?

From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. - Luke 12:48

Love,
Sheng Long

Project Cambodia Featured

Our September trip to Cambodia was featured on the school of MM magazine during the SP openhouse.

It allows current and prospective students of SP to know more about SP.Primers and also the less fortunate in Cambodia.

Click on the picture for more details and if you have any news and updates from your school about SP.Primers, do let us know so we can post it up!

National Youth Achievement Award (Gold)

Click on this link to get more information.

SP.Primers will be able to offer programs and activities necessary to fulfil the Service, Adventurous Journey, Skills, Physical Recreation and Residential Project requirements as per NYAA (Gold).

The key question is, are you willing to commit your time and effort to stay with us for 1.5 years to get this award, while participating in all the fun and exciting Primers events and earn CCA points?

The choice is yours.



last updated/checked: 13 May 08

Clusters

Clusters are integral part of our structure and play a very key role in building relationships. Before we go further, let's first begin by hearing what the respective cluster heads have to say!


Cluster A
Jianting

Listen up!
Waves frantically trying to grab anyone's attention (not because I’m not tall)

Anyway, I’ve met some of you but some I still cannot put a face to the name so hope to see you guys more often ok?!

More cluster outings at more user-friendly timings will be organized so watch out for us!

Those who are active in the cluster are really fun and mad! Based on our average outings that frequent up till 2am, why not join in the fun and get to know more friends!!!


CLUSTER B
Kuo Chun

Paging all Cluster B! This is your Cluster Head, Guo Jun speaking.

I am so glad that I am in the same cluster with you as I know that we will be having a lot of great time together.

YES! A LOT OF GREAT TIME TOGETHER!

As I always say, you will never know how tasty the durian is until you try it. So, come and experience the fun that Cluster B have installed for you and embark in this journey with the YANDAOS & CHIOBUS.

Hope to See You!


CLUSTER C
Steven

I'm your jovial and friendly (so are the rest) cluster head! Welcome to SP.Primers and be part of fun-loving Cluster C!

You are in for an exciting time with us. We truly hope to have fun and most importantly, we want to know you more as a FRIEND! So, come and check us out.

Don’t worry about the picture, I promise I’m really friendly! See you soon!

Locate Us

Lets start our journey from a distinctive landmark, fc5

Upon arriving at FC5, Head towards the sports hall


Keep walking (run if you are in a hurry!) along the corridor and it will bring you the froyer

Take a look around and you would see a distinctive staircase which leads to the martial arts hall

Heading into the martial arts hall is the wrong way to the Primers club room, turn to the door beside it instead =)

Head in straight and you will see the Clubroom of "SP Christian fellowship"

turn left and you would see the Primers club room!

Frequently Asked Questions

MEMBERSHIP


1. How do I join the club?

You can (1) drop us an email at spprimers@gmail.com, (2) call Paul (EXCO Admin) at 81806182, (3) find us in our club room, (4) ask your Primers friends to bring you along for our events or (5) simply drop a tag on our web tagboard displaying your interest. No membership form is needed.

2. I am not a year 1 student, can I still join?

Yes definitely. Our club practices open membership all year round, meaning to say you can join us at anytime of the year irregardless of the year you are studying.

3. Do I need to pay any membership fees in order to join?

Nope you need not, we are a non-profit organization. Collection of funds are only for a few major events like camps, chalets etc (we'll state when you need to pay). The amount is also kept low as we believe money shouldn't an issue to gain the necessary fun and experience.

4. I heard that Primers is part of the Boys' Brigade. Can girls join?

Yes indeed we are part of the BB. However, the Primers programme is a special one catered for both young men and young ladies.

5. I am not a Singapore Polytechnic student, can I join?

It is a little tough as most of the subsidy are meant for SP students and it is difficult to track the admin aspect of the programs. However if you are from either NP or NYP, you can consider joining in your own school.

CCA POINTS


6. Do I get CCA points for all the events I join?

Most formal events e.g. Beach Day, Amazing Race have CCA points tagged along with them while informal events e.g. steamboat sessions, movie outings does not have any.

7. I was told that I can get points for attending this particular event but I've yet to receive any after a few days. How and who do I verify this with?

Points normally take a month to be reflected in the SAS. However if this issue is really bothering you, do talk to our EXCO Admin or the President's Office.

updated/checked: 25 May 2008