William Alexander Smith founded the Boys' Brigades in 1883. He was born in 1854 in Scotland and had a military background, working his way up the ranks of the 1st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers. Smith became the full-time Brigade Secretary for the Boys' Brigades and was knighted in 1909 for his work with the organization. He unexpectedly took ill and passed away in 1914 while attending a Boys' Brigades Executive meeting in London.

2. Background of the Boys
Brigades Founder
William Alexander Smith was born on 27 October 1854 at Pennyland
House, Thurso, Scotland. His father and grandfather had been officers in
the Army. Young William began work as a clerk in his uncle's business in
Glasgow at the age of 15 and in his teens enrolled in the 1st Lanarkshire
Rifle Volunteers. He became a Major, commanded its Mounted
detachment and left the Volunteers as a Lieutenant Colonel.
William A. Smith started The Boys' Brigade in 1883 and became its full
time Brigade Secretary. King Edward VII knighted him in July 1909 for his
work in The Boys' Brigade. During a BB Executive meeting in London, he
fell ill and passed away two days later on the morning of 10 May 1914.
Hence, Founder's Day is observed on the last Sunday of each October.

3. Our mission and vision
• We are first for youth
• We provide fun, meaningful and challenging
activities
• We are committed to serve the community
• We are serve and led by volunteers
• We are enterprising, in tune with our changing
world
• To nurture youth, based on Christianity, values
to lead and serve

4. Our Activities
•Weekly practice, Jan –Dec
•Camps and Competitions organised by BB
HQ (Feb –Oct)

5. How does the Boys Brigade’s activities affect the
cadets?

6. Target Set:
• To attain JM Fraser Gold Award

7. Our Unit Achievement:
• JM Fraser Excellence Award - Gold
• 3 Founder's Men - SSG Noel Chia,
SSG Jon Tee, SSG Low Kian Yong
• 3 NYAA Silver - SSG Noel Chia,
SSG Jon Tee, SSG Low Kian Yong

8. Teachers-in-charge
• Ms Charine Chai
• Mr Tie Hieng Han
• Ms Joy

9. Thank you
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10. Thank you
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