NY ODAC

Saturday, October 13, 2007 - -;

To all NYODACians there are several important announcements that I am making.

1) Gathering of bicycles
Please note that there will be a gathering of bicycles session on
MONDAY, 15th of October.
Time: 1pm
Venue: Outside ODAC store.
It is advisable that one travel all the way to the front gate as the side gates may be latched during the holidays.

Here are a list of names of people who will have their bikes kept in the store OVERNIGHT.

Chin Kiong
Peak Siah
Qi Hui
Desmond
Edwin
Gabriel
Kelvin
Jeremy
Novell
Samuel
Shaun
Stanley
Weiling
Yaying
Jingyi

People who will park at Yi Qian's house OVERNIGHT
* courtesy of Yi Qian's parents

Hazel
Eunice

* Please kindly make your arrangements with Yi Qian every wednesday.

Cycling FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1 What if it rains in the morning, do i still have to cycle to school?
No. Cycling PT will be replaced with Land PT.

Q2 What if the road appears to be wet in the morning, do i still have to cycle to school?
Yes. Cycling to school is still considered safe.

Q3 Where do the rest park their bicycles in the day?
If your bicycles contain parts that are expensive under the examination criteria of Shaun, you will have the liberty to park it inside the store. (He will know from his experience, kindly respect his decision.)

For the rest of you, you will park at the place where we previously store firewood. If spaces are limited, we will make use of the other side of the staircase, where the pugilistic stands are. We would have canvas sheet to cover your bicycles.

Q4 Why can't I park my bicycle in anywhere of the school that i prefer and overnight?
Due to the large number of bicycles that we are going to have, the school deems them as fire hazards and would only allow those keeping overnight to be placed inside the store.

Q5 What will I do if I cannot attend cycling PT ?
A Land PT has been arranged for you people, you all will join Liling. Liling will be your PTI and Ming Jie will be the acting Assistant PTI. (Both of them hold the right during PT sessions to execute punishments to maintain discipline only, anyone who do not follow their instructions, will face the consequences.)

* We cannot have too large a group to attend this PT because splitting up the ODAC activities will render our activities unsafe because the cycling PT would eventually be split into as many as 3 sections. So we may have 4 activities in 4 different areas at the same time.

Note that:
On that day, some of you may be forced to cycle home if ODAC store cannot take in any more bicycles, which i think may happen so i seek your understanding.

-Daniel Khoo.

update-8:42 PM

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General Information

CCA Hours: Every Tuesday and Thurs, 5.30 - 7pm

NANYANG ODAC 12th batch

Teachers-in-charge: Miss Sherilyn Tan, Mr Gurmit Singh & Mr Terence Lin &
President: Melvin Lai
Vice-President: Jeremy Lin

Exco: Under construction

Members: Under construction

The J1s (2014) is the current 12th batch of NYODAC. Since the beginning of the year, we have participated in activities such as Odac Camp and rockclimbing courses where we achieved a level one in rockclimbing. ODAC has also held a year-end expedition to Pulau Ubin for the whole college in 2011. In addition, ODAC has also achieved at least 1 star in kayaking as well as attended a Windsurfing course.

For more information, please refer to the blog for future updates or feel free to approach any NYODACIANS.

History

NY ODAC was established in 1978 and was formerly known as OAC. The motto of OAC was "The experience is YOURS".
During that time, OAC focused more on discipline and was more regimental as compared to the current ODAC. Mrs Koh was the teacher-in-charge then.
Furthermore, 4 marine groups, namely Blue Whale, Dolphin, Marlin and Stingray were initiated in the early years of OAC.

In 2003, Mr Thaddeus Lawrence took over the 1st ODAC. The 1st ODAC is also known as the 25th OAC and has a strength of about 20.
Mr Lawrence took part in the Sahara Desert Run in July 2009.

The motto of ODAC is "Challenge your limits". As an odacian,we strive to explore and push our limits, be it physically or mentally, especially when participating in outdoors activities.
In addition, all odacians adhere to the following 8 qualities:

Commitment
Determination
Discpline
Integrity
Responsibility
Nature Appreciation
To have Adventurous Spirit
To be a good team player

In 2004, Mr Ong Jiun Hoe and Ms Yap Chiew Ring joined ODAC. ODAC engages in both land and water activities.

In 2005, Ms Lynette Poh joined the ODAC family, leaving in 2006.

In 2006, Ms Seah joined us and assisted Mr Ong in running the club, both stepping down in 2007.

In 2010, Mr Ong came back and together with the newly joined teachers, Mr Loy Suan Hui and Ms Chim Yi Hui, they run the club together.

In 2011, Ms Tan Shuyun, Ms Tan Yi Zhen Sherilyn and Mr Gurmit took over Odac.

NY ODAC has participated in various competitions which include the Adventure Race Singapore, Adventure Trail Challenge and annual Vertical Marathon. Moreover, ODAC also participate in other activities such as the Outdoor Training Camps, Night Cycling and De Urbanised Traverse.

In 2012, Ms Tan Shuyun left the odac family, and Mr Gilbert Tay joined in.

In 2014, Mr Gilbert Tay left the odac family, and Mr Terence Lin joined in. Together with Mr Gurmit and Ms Tan Yi Zhen, they run the club.