JUNE 2008 A publication of

www.spprimers.com

YOUnanimous

YOUnity

YOUnique

YOUphoria

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It’s All About You! Can I Take A Break? Fam’R’Us: We R Family!
June 2008

Front Cover:
The YOUcampaign was a
major success.
Cover design by Sheng Long
Picture by various sources
A special club needs a special branding for its recruitment phase and thus
YOUcampaign. With this, we hope SP students will understand what this whole club is
– a club which is all about YOU!

In essence, this whole phase of planning and activities includes the following:

 YOUcampaign Enrolment
 YOUcampaign Enrolment Beach Day
 YOUcampaign Enrolment BBQ
 YOUcampaign Planning Camp
 YOUcampaign CCA Drive
 YOUcampaign Welcome Party (YOUmoovie)
 Primers Orientation Camp 08 (Fam‟R‟Us)
 Primers Awards 08

Through the YOUcampaign Enrolment and CCA Drive, we have gathered 481 and 477
contacts respectively. Not that we want to tell people how good we are but it‟s more
of a heartbeat of how each and everyone in that 958 contacts means to us.

Having said that the club matters each and every individual, YOUcampaign is really
about YOU!

Ultimately, YOU are the one making the choice whether to be positive in this family.
YOU make the decision whether to have fun with the rest or just sit around. YOU have
the freedom to break out of your comfort zone and grow together with us or stay put
at where you are right now.

It’s your choice. It’s all about YOU!

YOUcampaign BBQ: Cluster A having fun.

YOUcampaign BBQ: The Seniors. After a day of hard work they are all ready for the
Planning Camp right after the BBQ.
The YOUcampaign Planning Camp 08
took place from 28 to 30 March.

It was indeed a fun time of planning as

we brainstormed for ideas for the
upcoming events.

To end off that game, Marie (Programs

Head) said, “All of us are unique and
colorful in our own ways. However we
need the help of others to make things
beautiful.”

The planning camp saw many events like

the Welcome Party, CCA Drive and
Primers Awards being discussed.

Besides planning, there were also

highlights like, “Primers Color Your Life”
whereby we applied non toxic paint onto
our bodies and formed different objects
for different scenarios.
Clockwise from left: Ps Danny, Jonathan, Vimel, Ignatius, Sheng Long, Shi Jun,
Sebastian, Meijun, Marie, Stephanie.

From left: Marcus, Kenneth

Huishan, Peijin, Aiwee, Anita, Ben, Sheng Long, Vimel
Kuo Chun, Steven
YOUmoovie: MLT 12 was flooded with people wanting to know about Primers. There
were not enough seats for all in the 200-seater MLT!
MOONCAKE FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS
The highlight of the event was the free time where
we get to do what we want. We burned lanterns and
played with candles by forming words. Overall, I got
to know my mates better and I enjoyed myself very
much. I can‟t wait for next year mooncake festival!

- Abstracted from:
RELIEVING CHILDHOOD MEMORIES!
By Ignatius, Cluster A

INTER PRIMERS OLYMPICS DAY

It was really a worth-while spending with other Primers
from other Polytechnics. We had lots of fun and had a
great opportunity to interact with one another. It gives
us a chance to know the other poly Primers better and
work together towards building the Primers as a strong
family. Anyway, SP.Primers is the OVERALL CHAMPION!

- Abstracted from:
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!
By Liling, Cluster C

ROUGH IT OUT CAMP

Being in Primers made me realize and learn
new things and how to overcome it. Whenever
I am in Primers or with any of my group
members I feel loved by each and every one of
them. At the jetty that day when I was taking
my bag, I could see from each of their faces
each telling me to take care and be strong.
Even though, I did not manage to go through
the whole camp, but from the bottom of my heart I did enjoyed myself and learn a lot
of things. I will be looking forward for other events.

- Abstracted from:
THANK YOU PRIMERS!
By Marie, Cluster B
 AMAZING RACE
These missions/tasks helped in strengthening the bond
between us. Most importantly, team spirit and teamwork
helped us to complete this Amazing Race. During this
period, we encountered some difficulties. However, we still
managed to overcome it by encouraging each other to
proceed further on.

- Abstracted from:
GO GO GO!
By Shijun, Cluster B

SHARITY GIFT BOX @ SP

I learnt a lot from doing things we don‟t usually do, before the
SGB, me myself had not been actively helping out and giving,
when people come to my doorstep. I felt regretful about my
actions before. But I promised I will help out and give more to
the people in need. Lastly well done, people!!!

- Abstracted from:
LITTLE ACTIONS, GREAT HELP!
By Leonard, Cluster B

REUNION DINNER
And every time we have the reunion dinner, it has been a
highlight for me as the whole family gathers for a meal
together, whether or not you have been coming for
events. I will always say this, once you come for an event,
outing, you are always welcomed to come for more. And I
have seen some of the family gather who has not joined
us for a lot of our recent events. That‟s why I am so glad to always see everyone
there. This is a great family to me!

- Abstracted from:
YUSHEN TIME!
By Kenny, Officer

For full stories, visit our website at www.spprimers.com

Ohana!: Hi Vimel! Thanks for with majority being Chinese, knowing
taking time out of your busy mandarin would help close the gap
schedule for this interview. We and allow me to have more friends.
know that you’re a mixed Who knows,
blood, tell us more! maybe one day I
can stand in the
Vimel: Most people gap between
might think of me as these two
Malay or Indian therefore different races
when I speak mandarin it and make brown
would usually leave them the most in color!
jaws wide open. I am able Hahaha!
to make an impression
easily and thus am able to
grab attention fast. Also
That would be nice! Tell us more family. It‟s true as you can‟t tell your
about how you parents that today I‟ll take a
joined Primers! break from the family and will
not be their son or daughter.
I was in BB since That really motivates me,
secondary school. even till today.
Those days were
memorable as I
meet lots of
great brothers
there and did
lots of fun stuff
with them! I like
BB a lot and after my
secondary school days, I still wanted
to part of it so I signed up for Primers.

Another reason was when I saw some

of my brothers returning back to the
company in the Primers‟ uniform, and
everyone was calling them „Sir‟, it felt
“shiok” and I wanted to join them.
Hehehe!
I joined SP because of one reason that
no one knows, and that‟s because I
wanted to join SP.Primers (SPP).
Sounds weird but it‟s the truth. Sheng
Long, one of those who returned in
Primers Uniform, joined SPP so like
what I mentioned previously, I also
wanted the feeling of being called „Sir‟
so I decided to join SPP. Haha but in
SPP, we don‟t address the officers as
„Sir‟ so I got cheated!!! =p
The EXCO 08/09 will be unveiled
pretty soon, any words of wisdom
or encouragement for them?
Ok seriously, I‟m a man of few words
but I would like to share what
someone once told me. “The event
may fail, but the family cannot
break!” So to my dear EXCO,
although we want every event to be a
success, it will not take over the
priority of the family. Lastly for all the
EXCO, just

Wow it’s not by chance that you

are with us right now. You served
in the President’s Office (PO) for 2
years. How do you maintain that
passion to serve?

It wasn't easy serving in the PO for 2

years! There were a lot of ups and
down during that period but thank
God I still have my brothers and the
officers to lean back on. enjoy what you are doing
and support one and other in
Primers have always been a family to whatever you do. Love one another
me and I try to give my best. I and grow this family BIG!
remember Kenny once told me, when
I was thinking of having a break from
PO, that there is no break from a
You will be enlisted for national passengers. We always hide our
service soon. Are there any identity by using our secret code
specific things that you will miss name, SPDB. Hehe!
in Primers?
Speaking of gang, I‟ll also miss the
I will definitely miss everyone in „Gian Peng‟ club (Yr 2 and above) and
Primers, that‟s for sure! There are also the Butterfly Club! Those were the
2 other things that I‟ll miss and one of days!
them would be those times when I
step into the Primers room and it is
filled with so many Primers, playing
games, planning events, chatting,
taking photos and doing many stuff
together as a family. During those
times, stepping into the Primers room
is like stepping back home; where
everyone knows your name and is
always glad that you came!

To end off, tell us about your

happiest moment in Primers!

To be honest… there were none!

Another thing that I‟ll miss is
the train ride back home after a late
meeting where the CCK gang will try
to „psycho‟ others to go to our HQ for
a little „tao hway‟ (bean curd) break.
We are also very famous on the train
as once we step into the cabin, there
will no longer be peace for the other
*shows sad face* Just joking!! Every
Primers event to me is my happiest
moment! There isn‟t a specific
happiest moment as I enjoyed every
event and every time spent with
everyone! I enjoyed the events but
what I enjoyed even more is the time
spent planning them. Where everyone
come together and crap. Those were
valuable time together!
Yup I am going to miss those times.

Editors Note:
I believe all of us are thankful for having this passionate VP in Primers! Let’s continue
to labour through the good works and foundation that he has laid out and also wish
him all the best as he serves the nation!

PS: At time of print, Vimel has already set foot on Pulau Tekong. He’s enrolled into
SAF Basic Military Training School 1, Bronco Company.
 by Benjamin Yong
Deputy Camp Commandant
POC 08

The tagline of SP.Primers, “Youth today Leader tomorrow” really applied to me. Like
all of you, I started off as a freshman during last year‟s POC. My first event was the
BBQ but I still didn‟t know a lot about Primers yet. Out of curiosity I decided to join
POC since there was no harm done. I was just someone who just got out from
secondary school, but look at me right now, Deputy Camp Commandant of Fam‟R‟Us
@ POC 08.

Everything all started one night where I suddenly received a call from Huishan. I still
remembered that night where she asked if I was interested to be the Deputy Camp
Commandant for POC. I got the wrong idea that it was Assistant Group Leader! Until
she mentioned the word again then I realised the BIG difference. I couldn't help but
shouted in the phone "O MY GOD!" and before I knew it, she was giggling on the
other side.

So that was how it all started. Then during that same week I met up with Paul, the
camp commandant for the very first time. And soon we began our weekly camp
meetings with the rest of the committee during the holidays. The journey of planning
POC wasn‟t smooth sailing at all as most of us were new and inexperienced. However
we managed to struggle and 3 months down the road we were running the actual
camp! Though there were still some humps throughout the camp but I believed the
camp was a success which is impossible without the help of each and everyone in
Primers.

This brings me to the point that Primers is a FAMILY. I have to say the experience of
planning POC really brought all of us together, as one family. You might not feel this
strong feeling of family as I am right now but I‟m sure in time to come you definitely
will. So join us for more Primers events and I‟ll guarantee you will not regret it.

And this whole experience really made me “grew up”. I don‟t know how to express
myself exactly but I do know that this is a one of a kind experience. Of course I have
to thank the seniors and officers who guided me cause without them I definitely won‟t
be where I am right now.

Thanks again to everyone who made POC a success and I‟ll see you guys more often
in the future. (:

This camp has brought my life to another level, it's a definitely NO regret camp at all
and the fun, cheering, memories has etch itself on my mind! [:

- Wan Ting [Pebbles, Flintstones]

Remember when I was just a freshie seating down there and just play throughout the
camp. This year the program team and I were the ones who run around FOR the
camp. It was a total different experience from last year but a great one!

- Kelly [Camp Committee, Programs]

I learnt that as primers, we must share, care and wait for one another. We do not
„boo‟ each other just because we won, instead we should cheer one another on. This
camp is the first camp that was different!

- Rachel [Bamm Bamm, Flintstones]

I've enjoyed myself a lot in this camp as all the activities are fun and engaging
(without a moment of rest!! Haha :P) The games made individual group to bond well
with each other and I find it very effective as I really got to know more about my
team mates.

- Doreen [Lisa, Simpsons]

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