Dear Cadets..
Please understand that the cancellation of the camp was unavoidable. If you're disappointed, it's ok if you're disappointed because you were so geared up towards the camp - this showed your commitment, passion and dedication to NCC, and the teachers are all proud of that.
However, if we feel mad and angry, do take the time to reflect... what are we really mad and angry at? Are we angry at the camp cancellation at the very last minute? Are we angry at the H1N1 flu for causing us all this 'unnecessary trouble'? Are we mad because we have shortened our whole family holiday just for the camp? Do we have any control over it? Who are we really angry at?
There will be times when situation beyond our control happens, due to natural causes. In our case, it may be this H1N1, in other countries, tsunami, earthquake, so on. Should we be angry if a tsunami spoiled our long awaited and planned for event? should we be disappointed when an earthquake disrupts our birthday party?
My dear cadets, let's view things in a fresh perspective. We may not have a choice when things beyond our control happen, but we can CHOOSE how we REACT and RESPOND to it. Continue to be positive and adapt to the situation.. this is part of the Art of Leadership that we are all learning.
warmest regards
LTA Shahid
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Well Said. We know that many, especially those who have put in lots of effort in preparing the camp, will be very disappointed about the cancellation of the camp. However, we must see things in a broader perspective and it is better to be safe than be sorry later.
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