Camp Details:
Date: 28 to 29 May 2011 (Saturday to Sunday)
Reporting Timing (28 May): 8.00AM
Dismissal Timing (29 May): 5.00PM
Venue: CHIJ SECONDARY SCHOOL, 626 Lorong 1Toa Payoh S( 319764)
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Objectives:
I) to pilot EHL as a new RCY subject in the schools.
II) to provide cadets with the opportunity to be exposed to EHL and to be accredited up to EHL (ilver) upon attending the Camp.
III) to provide a platform for teachers to observe the Camp
IV) to provide Volunteer Instructors (VIs) with a familiarization session prior to the camp, as part of their RCY learning development and so that they can assist to facilitate the cadets' training subsequently..
Selection Requirements
I) Secondary Two or Three
II) No Serious Medical Illness / Conditions
III) Not involved in NDP rehearsals or Unit Leaders' Programme (28 May 2011)
Background of Exploring Humanitarian Law
Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) is an international education programme for young people between the ages of 13 and 18. It was designed by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in close association with Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC). EHL provides 36 hours of activities that introduce young people to the basic rules of international humanitarian law (IHL). The learning materials, which are based both on historical and contemporary situations, show how IHL aims to protect life and human dignity during armed conflict and reduce and prevent the suffering and destruction that result from war. The materials expose students to IHL by exploring ethical and humanitarian issues arising from armed conflict. EHL aims to foster in students an awareness of the necessity of humanitarian norms, an understanding of different perspectives, and an interest and responsible involvement in local and international events.
EHL is not explicitly concerned with peace, tolerance, mutual understanding and prevention of violence or conflict resolution. It emphasizes the positive changes in attitude that can evolve from the ideas of respect for life and human dignity, civic responsibility, and solidarity. Thus, EHL can be incorporated in a wide range of different subject areas that fall under the broad heading of citizenship education. The content of EHL is linked to academic subjects such as civics, social studies, philosophy, history, law, and literature. Its teaching methods reinforce many important academic and life skills such as communication, disagreeing respectfully, reasoning, research, problem-solving and critical thinking.
Interested cadets, please let the teachers know by 13 May 2011 (Fri). You need to seek approval from your parents first.
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- Our Red Cross Unit specialises in first aid and evacuation knowledge. Besides learning first aid, foot drill, evacuation, and the history of red cross, we also equip ourselves with outdoor survival skills in cooking. campcraft, etc. We also extend our service to the public through events like the Project Red Cross Love and home visits to the homes of the elderly. With a dynamic and strong commitee working hand in hand with disciplined, team-spirited, caring and competent cadets and our respected Youth Officers, we are the Fairfield Red Cross Youth! Last but not least, we will adhere to our motto: To serve one another. Fairfield Red Cross Youth, together we fall, UNITED WE SOAR!