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The Boys' Brigade 27th Singapore Company in Singapore
is currently operating under the jurisdiction of
Presbyterian High School
and sponsored by
Ang Mo Kio Presbyterian Church.
Our Chaplain: Pastor Srimal Marthenis
Any inquiries please mail to marthenis@yahoo.com.sg
Our Captain: Mr. Chan Ming Tze
Any inquiries please mail to ps23mtchan@yahoo.com
Other Officers:
Mr. Ong Chee Seng
Mr. Louis Seng
Mr. Reagan Lau
Mr. Phee Khoon Sheng
Mr. Li Wen Cong
Mr. Tan Yong Jie
Mr. Loh Wen Wei
Teacher i/c:
Mr. Sherman See
Mr. Steven Chan
Welcome to 27online!
If you wish to visit our BB27 Facebook Group, click here.
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If you wish to visit our Bagpipe Band Facebook Group, click here.
The Boys' Brigade 27th Singapore Company in Singapore
is currently operating under the jurisdiction of
Presbyterian High School
and sponsored by
Ang Mo Kio Presbyterian Church.
Our Chaplain: Pastor Srimal Marthenis
Any inquiries please mail to marthenis@yahoo.com.sg
Our Captain: Mr. Chan Ming Tze
Any inquiries please mail to ps23mtchan@yahoo.com
Other Officers:
Mr. Ong Chee Seng
Mr. Louis Seng
Mr. Reagan Lau
Mr. Phee Khoon Sheng
Mr. Li Wen Cong
Mr. Tan Yong Jie
Mr. Loh Wen Wei
Teacher i/c:
Mr. Sherman See
Mr. Steven Chan
Our Vision Be an inspiration to all through our Transformed Christian Lives
Our Mission To be a Youth Organisation for Boys,
Building a band of brothers for Christ and
Making Christian living relevant to them
Our Culture (Core Values) S.T.E.D.F.A.S.T
Servanthood (Mark 10:45 - For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.)
Trustworthiness (Prov 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge him & he will make your paths straight.)
Excellence (1Tim 4:12 - Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in the world, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.)
Discipleship (Titus 3;1-2 - Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all man.)
Faithfulness (Prov 18:24 - A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.)
Agape (Jn 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.)
Self Control (2 Pet 1:5-6 - Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge; and in knowledge, self- control; and in self-control, patience; and in patience, godliness.)
Togetherness (Heb 10:24-25 - Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching.)
1968
27th Singapore Company was formed on 27 December in Li Sun High School, the only Chinese speaking company in the Boys' Brigade.
The late Captain, Mr Pao Ung Hwa (1st captain) who was also the Sport Secretary of the school, together with Rev Noah Chen and another officer, Mr See Yen Pai, a teacher, started the 27th Singapore Company in Li Sun High School.
The response was terrific although only 30 elite Boys were selected.
National Day’s parade in Li Sun High with Mr Pao (left) and Mr Edward Chan (right)
1974
As the English Language was the main problem encountered by the Company, it did not participate in certain Brigade activities.
Three officers from the 8th Singapore Company were seconded to the 27th Singapore Company.
They were Mr Edward Chan Kwok Chuen (2nd Captain; 1980 - 2002), Mr Roland Chan Kwok Hong and Mr Bobby Loh.
Shortly, an NCO Training Course in Chinese was organized.
It was a residential Training Camp held at Birkhall Road Primary School located at Margaret Drive. A batch of 12 keen and capable NCOs were then chosen.
These young leaders later contributed greatly towards the achievements and progress of the Company.
In the 70s and 80s, the Company excelled in physical activities, Brigade competitions such as the BCFT Games, Battalion Festival of Games, Inter-Coy games. Most of the Championship trophies were in our bag.
The Company in 1974
1976
Company was the first and only BB company in Singapore that had a Lion Dance Troupe and won the Fok Tai Loy's Challenge Trophy for BCFT (basketball, carrom, football, table tennis) Games.
1978
The most triumphant event in our history was the winning of the National and Brigade Colours.
Our Company won the the Tan Teck Khim's Challenge Cup (National Drill Competition), accompanied by the Best Commander Award.
This Challenge Cup was retained by our Company for another year (1979), after another equally triumphant win with another Best Commander from our Company. In fact we had captured the trophy of the National Footdrill Competition 5 times and there was even a little publicity in the local English/Chinese papers.
Our Champion team in 1978.
1979
Company won the Tan Teck Khim's Challenge Cup again.
Ever since we participated in Footdrill Competition, we are among the Best at Brigade level. The followings were the result throughout the years:
1976 - 7th
1977 - 2nd & 3rd
1978 - 1st
1979 - 1st
1981 - 1st
1983 - 5th
1985 - 3rd
1987 - 9th
1989 - 3rd
1991 - 3rd
1993 - 2nd
1995 - 1st
1997 - did not take part
1999 - 2nd
2001 - 1st in both Footdrill Competition & Creative Drill Competition
Our Champion Team in 1995.
Our Chamption Team in 2001. We appeared in Lian He Zao Bao on 18 June 2001.
Our days at Li Sun High School were memorable and we used to have combined activities with our sister organization, the 5th Company Girls’ Brigade.
These activities included Combined Enrolment Service, Gospel/Evangelical Camp, Retreat and gatherings.
1981
After a long and proud career with the 27th Singapore Company, Mr Pao Ung Hwa finally stepped down as the Captain of the Company.
With his retirement from Li Sun High School, Mr Chan Kwok Chuen was appointed as the next Captain of 27th Singapore Company.
Mr Pao was officially appointed as the Honorary Captain of the Company.
Company won the Tan Teck Khim's Challenge cup at the National Foot Drill competition organised by the BB HQ for the third time.
1983
This year marked another milestone in the history of the 27th Singapore Company.
We moved into the big and busy estate of Ang Mo Kio, forming our Company at Presbyterian High School with a total strength of 120.
Being the Centenary Year
(1883-1983) of the Boys’ Brigade, that year was an exceptionally great year for all in
The Boys’ Brigade with an abundance of interesting and unforgettable activities.
We also managed to establish a skeleton Bagpipe Band with the assistance from Singapore Girls’ Pipers.
In the same year, we received our Company’s Colour from our Honorary Captain, Mr Pao Ung Hwa.
This Colour was symbolic of the Company’s spirit and tradition.
1985
The Company's Bagpipe Band was formed. Even though it was formed only that year, it was able to give a public performance. However, the band was closed down due to the lack of qualified instructors.
1987
Company embarked on its first overseas expedition to Mount Ophir in Johor, Malaysia.
About 30 Boys and officers participated.
During the trip, we visited Yong Peng High School, in Johor, for some fellowship with the students in that school.
Later in that year, we organized a Youth Camp with Yong Peng High School students in PHS.
In the early 90s, another group of people from Covenant Church came over to PHS to start Ang Mo Kio Presbyterian Church and helped us in our bible studies / gospel camp till present.
2000
Company achieved the JM Fraser Award (Silver).
2001
The company formed its Bagpipe Band with strong support from the school.
Company achieved the JM Fraser Award (Gold).
2002
Company achieved the JM Fraser Award (Gold).
There were 3 Founders' Men from the Company:
WO Alan Ching
WO Chen Guohui
WO Erwin Shi Guolong
From 1992 till 2003, we participated in the Goodwill Tournament.
In this tournament, about 5 companies came together for 3 days of sports/games.
Namely, Soccer U15/U18, Volleyball, Basketball, Carom, Archery, Chess, Table-Tennis, X-Country, Swimming, Badminton and many more.
In our 12 years of participation, we were the Champion for 10 years, keeping the Challenge Cup and Shield.
Our last Goodwill Tournament was in 2003.
2003
Mr Gavin Ong Chee Seng (3rd and current captain), an old boy of Presbyterian High School, took over the captaincy from Mr Edward Chan.
The company celebrated its 35th anniversary. This time, with more interesting activities.
We went for a hike from McRichite reservoir to Bukit Timah, and we also went Night Cycling.
Company achieved the JM Fraser Award (Bronze).
In November, we went on an educational tour to Thailand, visiting four Thailand BB companies.
2004
Two teams participated in the Adventure Quest, out of which one team came in 6th out of 71 teams.
One team comprising of only Sec1 boys represented the Company in the National Bible Quiz and achieved a Silver Honour Roll for the first time.
We won the Foot Drill Competition at the last North District Day to be held.
In a collaboration with the 93rd Company, we held Precision Drill performances at Orchard, Jurong Point & Ngee Ann City for the opening and closing ceremonies for the BBSGB and other external organizations.
Together with the other Uniformed Groups, we participated in the Outdoor Mass Display for the school's Official Opening Ceremony.
We won the first ever PHS Inter-UG Games and was awarded the Mrs. Carolin Tan Challenge Shield. We dominated mainly in Basketball, Netball and Floorball.
Two teams participated in the National Bible Quiz, out of which, one team made it into the tie-breaker round to achieve our Company's first Gold Honour Roll.
We had our first ever Combined PD performance with the Girls' Brigade 5th Company of our school during the Enrolment & Dedication Service.
At the Awards Presentation Ceremony, we performed a unique Precision Drill performance with an element of 'STOMP' as a special item.
We were given the honour to perform for our Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Hsien Loong, at the "River Hong Bao" during Chinese New Year.
As part of the school's 40th Anniversary celebrations, there was a special combined UG Precision Drill Display that we took part in.
SGT Jeriel Tan Li Siang won the 2nd place in the Category A, Bass Drumming Solo, at the Pipes & Drums Festival.
We achieved a Gold Honour Roll for the second time in the National Bible Quiz.
Two teams participated in the Adventure Quest achieved a Bronze Honour Roll despite the race ending earlier due to bad weather.
Once again, we earned the spot as the champions for the PHS Inter-UG Games and were allowed to keep the Mrs. Carolin Tan Challenge Shield for the second year.
We participated in the first ever UG Passing Out Parade (POP) in PHS.
Another Combined PD team was formed with the GB 5th Company that performed for the 'Razzmatazz 2006 and Beyond' concert at Toa Payoh HDB Hub and for the " SYF in the Heartlands" event at Bishan Junction 8.
5 Founder's Men represented our Company at the Awards Presentation Ceremony:
2007
We achieved a SIlver Honour Roll at the Adventure Quest with the Boys Team completing the race. It was the first time that a Boys, Relay and Open Team represented our Company.
Despite the change in the judging criteria to be more focused on the application of Bible knowledge, we managed to obtain a Silver Honour Roll in the National Bible Quiz.
The first ever online Company blog, "27online" was created to enable better communication through visual-audio means to cater to the IT revolution in the younger generation.
(from left: SSG Sim Jiang Wei, SSG Quek Zheng jie, WO Sean Lai, SSG Gregory Tan, SSG Lewis Tan, SSG Fabian Ng, WO Sia Keqin, WO Hong Yong Chun, SSG Darren Lim, SSG Ng Jun Ning, WO Phillip Subrata)
The Company produced a record 11 Founder's Men for the first time at a separate lunch ceremony for the awards presentation:
WO Hong Yong Chun
WO Sean Lai
WO Phillip Subrata
WO Sia Keqin
SSG Darren Lim
SSG Ng Jun Ning
SSG Fabian Ng
SSG Gregory Tan
SSG Lewis Tan
SSG Quek Zheng Jie
SSG Sim Jiang Wei
Company received JM Fraser Award (Gold Honour Roll) for Excellence!
