St John Brigade
Discover how St John Brigade builds first aid skills and strong leadership in cadets through training, competitions, and real-world public duties.
The St. John Brigade at our school is a vital community dedicated to empowering our youth with life-saving First Aid skills, including CPR and the use of AEDs. Our mission extends far beyond the acquisition of these critical skills; we aim to nurture our cadets holistically, fostering growth in moral, cognitive, physical, social, and aesthetic domains. Our ultimate goal is to shape our cadets into well-rounded and successful individuals, ready to make meaningful contributions to society.
Leadership and integrity are at the core of our ethos. We believe in developing leaders who are not only responsible and mission-driven but also proficient in self-management. To this end, the St. John Headquarters offers foundational and advanced leadership courses, such as the Basic and Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course, specifically designed to enhance the leadership qualities of our cadets. Through a blend of rigorous training, events, and courses, we instill in our cadets the importance of managing oneself, emphasizing that effective leadership begins with self-discipline and self-care. By equipping our cadets with these essential skills and values, we prepare them to lead with confidence and compassion, both within the Brigade and in their future endeavors.
Teachers-in-charge:
Mr Chang Seow Kuen (OIC)
Mr Koh Yu Han (AIC)
Mdm Rajakumari
Ms Winnie Chang
Mr Derek Lim
Weekly Schedule:
Every Tuesday & Thursday 2.45 pm – 5.45 pm
Competitions / Achievements:
Corp Achievement Award: Gold (2013-2020, 2023)
Corp Achievement Award: Silver (2024)
District First Aid Competition (Nursing Adult Category) (2026) – Champion, Best in First Aid, Best in Home Nursing, Best in CPR
District First Aid Competition (Nursing Cadet Category) (2026) – Fourth Place, Best Leader
District First Aid Competition (Ambulance Adult Category) – Third Place
2 cadets graduated from National Basic Drill Instructor Course (2026)
4 cadets received Chief Commissioner's Recipients (2025)
1 cadet graduated from Corps First Aid Instructor Course (2025)
1 cadet graduated from Home Nursing Instructor Course (2025)
Other Notable Activities:
British High Commission Concert Public Duty
Bubble Squad Walk Public Duty
National Day Parade UG Marching Contingent
Standard First Aid Course
Basic Cardiac Life Support Course
Hospital Attachment Programme
Non-Commissioned Officer Course
