hello guides!
ytd we had our first official jihe in term 2(:
year1s, pls take note of jihe time and dun be late k?
next time reach at least 10mins earlier so the QMs can collect all yr belongings and put in tuanbu.
the year 2s and 3s had different activities from the year1s at the earlier part of the day.
zhong2s and 3s had 5 checkpoints to complete for pioneering test preparation
which is the rope ladder, map reading, axemanship, fire starting and not forgetting our song leader auditions! checkpoints which require lashes to be tied really reminded the sec2s to brush up on their skills, esp the mickey mouse knots that we seldom have the chance to tie!
lunch, as usual, was guides favourite food-CHICKEN RICE! :D
after that was de sec1s songleaders audition and for the rest to continue their last checkpoint.
all sec1s, must gan3 gan3 sing out loud kay!
be zi-high or whatever, look at yr seniors, all very high and cheerful de!
and yes, i noe some of u say de song lyrics dun make sense, but thats wad makes it a guides song doesnt it? and when everyone sings them loudly, it just sounds great:D
after that was patrol activities. for my patrol, we tied roman chariot and fireman's ladder, which de sec1s had to try de latter later on! many of u attempted which is excellent(:
after that we sang Taps and ended the day's activity(:
remember:
once a guide, always a guides (: be proud that you are one(:
30 March 2008
Hi Guides!
Yesterday was the first official jihe of term 2, after so many weeks of break. It was overwhelming, really, seeing a hundred and sixteen girls jihe-ing together under the hot sun. Our company has grown tremendously in numbers but will we still manage to uphold the standard of DHS guides?
Anyways, year 1s, here are some points to take note of: When you come to school for guides, always put your bags outside tuan bu in neat rows and pass all valuables to you QM for safe-keeping. Don't just sit around in the canteen, then only make a dash to tuan bu at the last few seconds before jihe time. But, it was good to see majority of you on time for your first jihe. The senior taught yall the proper 礼节, how to 敬礼, attire, run from point to point etc. And so, we started out with PT. Year 1s were split into p1-4, p5-6 and they rotated between Ovidia & yingjie's station and Xinyi's station.
At Xinyi's station, year 1s had "Patrol Race". They had to wheelbarrow, crab walk, do burpees, ding girls style pumping, and run around the track. Overall, I felt that the difficulty level was not pitched that high so, year1s, be prepared to expect more from OJ. I could see that some of you were dying from the heat... Do not give up at the thought of, "Wah so chor, I want to slack." Guides is not born with slackers, the reason why DHSCOY stands strong today in Singapore is because we are born with winners who fight their way through. If you sit down and slack, think about your entire patrol dinging pumping position waiting for you to come back so they can complete the race. So hold onto each other, you girls are from ONE jie, cheer each other on and give each other the strength to go on. Also, you'll have to put in more effort in studying notes for OJ okay? Jia you!!!
At Ovidia's station, the year1s had to ding guides mu and a pail of water while doing zha ma bu. Even though it was something new to them, I could see the determination and effort you all put in, and from the grandstand, Icould hear your voices cheering loud. Well done guides! :D
After that, it was skills training. Year 1s were taught square lash and diagonal lash. I'm glad to say the year 1s learnt it really fast, and most managed to tie the lashes within 4 - 5mins. Yay! Remember practice makes perfect, if you are bored at home or something, just pick up 2 pens or chopsticks and practice these lashes. Pretty soon you will be able to tie more impressive structures on your own.
Lunch. The year 1s were introduced to our tradition of calling everyone before we start eating, so don't forget next time. Oh yes, during guides jihe, we are not allowed to buy drinks, so just drink from the water cooler. It was good that some of you came to ask me first before buying. :)
As for songleader audition, we broke up into our patrols and learnt guides songs. Some were singing their hearts out but some patrols were feeling rather down....Why? Don't be shy, learn to open up ok, singing together is a time when we all relax and enjoy, and just sing out hearts out.
Then, it was patrol activity and jie san.
Mrs Chin shared with us her story of the di-da song, remember? So SMILE :D everyone, and look forward to our next guides activity.
The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible. I hope that in the upcoming guides activities, everyone will put in their best and surpass your own limits to raise the standard of dhs guides. Make our seniors proud of us, yes? :D
LOVE DHS GUIDES :)
Yesterday was the first official jihe of term 2, after so many weeks of break. It was overwhelming, really, seeing a hundred and sixteen girls jihe-ing together under the hot sun. Our company has grown tremendously in numbers but will we still manage to uphold the standard of DHS guides?
Anyways, year 1s, here are some points to take note of: When you come to school for guides, always put your bags outside tuan bu in neat rows and pass all valuables to you QM for safe-keeping. Don't just sit around in the canteen, then only make a dash to tuan bu at the last few seconds before jihe time. But, it was good to see majority of you on time for your first jihe. The senior taught yall the proper 礼节, how to 敬礼, attire, run from point to point etc. And so, we started out with PT. Year 1s were split into p1-4, p5-6 and they rotated between Ovidia & yingjie's station and Xinyi's station.
At Xinyi's station, year 1s had "Patrol Race". They had to wheelbarrow, crab walk, do burpees, ding girls style pumping, and run around the track. Overall, I felt that the difficulty level was not pitched that high so, year1s, be prepared to expect more from OJ. I could see that some of you were dying from the heat... Do not give up at the thought of, "Wah so chor, I want to slack." Guides is not born with slackers, the reason why DHSCOY stands strong today in Singapore is because we are born with winners who fight their way through. If you sit down and slack, think about your entire patrol dinging pumping position waiting for you to come back so they can complete the race. So hold onto each other, you girls are from ONE jie, cheer each other on and give each other the strength to go on. Also, you'll have to put in more effort in studying notes for OJ okay? Jia you!!!
At Ovidia's station, the year1s had to ding guides mu and a pail of water while doing zha ma bu. Even though it was something new to them, I could see the determination and effort you all put in, and from the grandstand, Icould hear your voices cheering loud. Well done guides! :D
After that, it was skills training. Year 1s were taught square lash and diagonal lash. I'm glad to say the year 1s learnt it really fast, and most managed to tie the lashes within 4 - 5mins. Yay! Remember practice makes perfect, if you are bored at home or something, just pick up 2 pens or chopsticks and practice these lashes. Pretty soon you will be able to tie more impressive structures on your own.
Lunch. The year 1s were introduced to our tradition of calling everyone before we start eating, so don't forget next time. Oh yes, during guides jihe, we are not allowed to buy drinks, so just drink from the water cooler. It was good that some of you came to ask me first before buying. :)
As for songleader audition, we broke up into our patrols and learnt guides songs. Some were singing their hearts out but some patrols were feeling rather down....Why? Don't be shy, learn to open up ok, singing together is a time when we all relax and enjoy, and just sing out hearts out.
Then, it was patrol activity and jie san.
Mrs Chin shared with us her story of the di-da song, remember? So SMILE :D everyone, and look forward to our next guides activity.
The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible. I hope that in the upcoming guides activities, everyone will put in their best and surpass your own limits to raise the standard of dhs guides. Make our seniors proud of us, yes? :D
LOVE DHS GUIDES :)
Hello!
Checkpoint 1
In this checkpoint, we were taught how to light a fire with a different method. We had to dig a pit and later add the following in order: mu ma huang, palm leaves, small twigs, and thicker twigs. After the fire had started, we were required to place two logs in a 11-shape and finally the kettle on it. Strange that there is the sense of achievement even to see a kettle boiling. Maybe it was all that hard work to set up the fire that made us feel so.
Checkpoint 2
In this checkpoint, we were taught how to tie a rope ladder and even a first hand experience on climbing it! The rope ladders were tied using a Mickey Mouse knot which proves to be tricky sometimes. After each patrols completed their tying of the rope ladders they were required to climb up from their own rope ladders to the Grandstand. Scary but with the help of the patrol mates, everybody managed to climb the rope ladders (Clap Clap^^).
Checkpoint 3
In this checkpoint, we were taught how to use a map and compass, mainly to find grid references and also bearings. The patrols were each given a quiz for them to complete which consists of questions that asked about 6-grid references and also the bearings of the many school facilities from a given point. Even though this checkpoint required the patrols to run about, it was fun for the patrol mates to work together.
Checkpoint 4
In this checkpoint, we were taught how to build an emergency shelter and also the correct way to use an axe and a saw. For the emergency shelter part, an emergency shelter is simply made up of a poncho, 4 qing tou ying ting, 4 bai sheng and 2 gadget poles. There were quite a lot of things to take note of and we were told that for the test we must complete the emergency shelter by yourself in 10 mins! Next we also had hands-on experiences in using an axe and a saw. We were briefed on some of the dos and don’ts in using both of them. Later on we were just spending our time, trying hard to chop and saw.
Checkpoint 5
In this checkpoint, this is finally the long awaited song leaders audition!! We were asked to stand up one by one and to sing a song. It can be any song that you like. Later on we were just sitting in a circle, learning new songs and clarifying the songs that we were unsure of. This is fun. Yeah! Hope that those who are interested in being song leaders do pass the auditions!
After all the checkpoints for the Year 2s and 3s and also the physical training and skills training for the Year 1s, it is finally the time for lunch. The lunch for the day is still chicken rice which is quit a common sight, haha. Each patrol took their food and said Da Jia Chi before started munching away. It was a satisfying lunch and the patrols got to know their Year 1s more.
26 March 2008
16 March 2008
Hihi. Yesterday, the year 1s attended their kayaking session. After the collection of $7.50 and the arrangement of bags, Mrs. Chin gave a briefing, followed by a briefing by the instuctors, who taught us the basic structure of a kayak, safety rules and paddling techiques.
After that, we were sent to carry out 19 kayaks to the trolleys. Then, we were divided into 2 groups- the 'no. 1s' and 'no. 2s'. No. 1s pulled the heavy trolley while no. 2s held all the paddles and water bottles. Then, we had another short briefing, and we set off.
It was pretty confusing at first and some of us were a little frustrated because the kayak wasn't going the way we wanted to. However, we still managed to reach our destination with the help of 3 trainers. When lunch approached, we carried the kayaks back to shore and went back to the Center, where we had a water parade. The nasi lemak that was bought was delicious and we were told to drink at least 1 bottle of water before we set off. Miss Tang arrived and we were given a briefing during jihe. =]
Finally, the second session arrived. Everybody did better than the first session because they knew how to control the kayak now. Upon nearing a fishing village, one of the trainers found a dead fish floating on the sea and used his paddle to throw the fish at us. As expected, a lot of people screamed for their lives. We kayaked back to the shore and this time, no. 2s had to pull and push the trolley back to the center while no.1s held the paddles and water bottles. Then, we cleaned the life vests and paddles, followed by the carrying of the boats back into their rightful places. Finally, we got a shower, which was before the inspection of tan lines and sunburns (ouch!). After everybody showered, we jihe'd and were dismissed.
Erm yeah, it was quite fun. I'm sure all the year 1s gave their best in yesterday's kayaking experience. x] Jiayou!
After that, we were sent to carry out 19 kayaks to the trolleys. Then, we were divided into 2 groups- the 'no. 1s' and 'no. 2s'. No. 1s pulled the heavy trolley while no. 2s held all the paddles and water bottles. Then, we had another short briefing, and we set off.
It was pretty confusing at first and some of us were a little frustrated because the kayak wasn't going the way we wanted to. However, we still managed to reach our destination with the help of 3 trainers. When lunch approached, we carried the kayaks back to shore and went back to the Center, where we had a water parade. The nasi lemak that was bought was delicious and we were told to drink at least 1 bottle of water before we set off. Miss Tang arrived and we were given a briefing during jihe. =]
Finally, the second session arrived. Everybody did better than the first session because they knew how to control the kayak now. Upon nearing a fishing village, one of the trainers found a dead fish floating on the sea and used his paddle to throw the fish at us. As expected, a lot of people screamed for their lives. We kayaked back to the shore and this time, no. 2s had to pull and push the trolley back to the center while no.1s held the paddles and water bottles. Then, we cleaned the life vests and paddles, followed by the carrying of the boats back into their rightful places. Finally, we got a shower, which was before the inspection of tan lines and sunburns (ouch!). After everybody showered, we jihe'd and were dismissed.
Erm yeah, it was quite fun. I'm sure all the year 1s gave their best in yesterday's kayaking experience. x] Jiayou!
8 March 2008
Hi!
Today, the year twos attended the One star Canoeing course in which we were taught the basic canoeing skills. The course would be held over two days and today was our very first lesson.
We arrived early in the morning at Water Venture Pasir Ris, eager to begin. The course started off with the instrutor briefing us on the basic rules of safety, and how to handle a kayak properly. We were taught things like the names of the different parts of the kayak. There is the bow, the stern, the deck, the portside and starboard, the deck, and many more. Before this course, many of us were ignorant of the fact that there were so many parts to a kayak! Now we know that the kayak is not only a simple boat, but one designed this way for a reason. Every part of the kayak is important for it to be able to function properly.
We carried the double seated kayaks out to the sea for hands on practise. The double seated kayaks were really heavy, and impossible to lift alone. However, we worked together and managed to heave those boats all the way out to the beach. Just like the instructor said, many hands make light work. From this simple task, we see how true these words are indeed.
After all the heaving and pushing, we had to complete a basic swimming test before the kayaking could actually begin. It was relatively easy, as all of us were swimmers, and therefor we completed this section with ease. All we had to do, was to swim a distance of fifty metres, out into the sea and back, with the aid of a life vest. After ensuring that we were all able to swim, the instructor began the practical lesson. He gave us a short demostration on how to hold the padddles, how to launch the boat into the water, and the basic strokes, such as forward stroking, backwards stroking, emergency forward stop, and emergency backward stop. Then we had to pair up, and take the doubles out to sea to practise these strokes. It was fun really, drifting out in the open sea. We all enjoyed ourselves throughly. In the doubles, we had to excercise a certain coordination-both parties had to paddle in time. We decided that the person seated behind would give timing so that both persons were able to paddle together at the same time.
We mastered the basic strokes in a jiffy, and after that, we stopped for a lunch break.
After the break, we were "re-engergised" and ready for the ultimate test, paddling in a single kaykak. We were first given a theorical lesson on how the single kayak worked. Basically, it was about the same as the double kayak, except for the fact that it was made of plastic instead of fibre glass, and had a few parts that the doubles did not have, such as the toggle. For a start, there was the footrest that we had to adjust to match our height. One good thing about the single kaykak was that it was really much lighter than the doubles. (to our relief)
The strokes to be performed on the single seated kayak was about the same as the double seated kayak. However, it was not the strokes most of us were worried about. It was the capsize drill that scared us.
Finally, it was time to face our ultimate fear, the ultimate test, the test of courage. (at least for us first timers it seemed that way) The instructor went through the steps with us, then it was time for us to perform the "feat" ourselves.
The drill consisted our a number of steps. We were all afraid at first, about not being able to do the drill well, getting stuck in the boat, all sort of fears. What if we could not surface in time? However, determined to pass the test, we all attempted it bravely. Some of us got it right the first time, some of us took a few times to perform the drill correctly. Although not all of us could do it right today, although some of us would have to be retested next saturday, everyone still attempted the drill bravely. Although we could not make it, at least we tried. That at least is something to be proud of.
Overall, this course was an enriching one for us year twos. I must admit that it was rather challenging, the capsize drill and all, as compared to the year one orientation kayaking programme. Yet we were able to gain many new skills and knowledge on kayaking. It was also interesting, a fun day spent under the sun. It was definitely a great oppuntunity for us be introuduced to water sports, and to enjoy water sports.
Next saturday will be the second and last lesson for this one star kayaking course. Let us put in our best and make this whole course a succuss! Jiayou to everyone! We can do it!
Love DHS guides :D
Today, the year twos attended the One star Canoeing course in which we were taught the basic canoeing skills. The course would be held over two days and today was our very first lesson.
We arrived early in the morning at Water Venture Pasir Ris, eager to begin. The course started off with the instrutor briefing us on the basic rules of safety, and how to handle a kayak properly. We were taught things like the names of the different parts of the kayak. There is the bow, the stern, the deck, the portside and starboard, the deck, and many more. Before this course, many of us were ignorant of the fact that there were so many parts to a kayak! Now we know that the kayak is not only a simple boat, but one designed this way for a reason. Every part of the kayak is important for it to be able to function properly.
We carried the double seated kayaks out to the sea for hands on practise. The double seated kayaks were really heavy, and impossible to lift alone. However, we worked together and managed to heave those boats all the way out to the beach. Just like the instructor said, many hands make light work. From this simple task, we see how true these words are indeed.
After all the heaving and pushing, we had to complete a basic swimming test before the kayaking could actually begin. It was relatively easy, as all of us were swimmers, and therefor we completed this section with ease. All we had to do, was to swim a distance of fifty metres, out into the sea and back, with the aid of a life vest. After ensuring that we were all able to swim, the instructor began the practical lesson. He gave us a short demostration on how to hold the padddles, how to launch the boat into the water, and the basic strokes, such as forward stroking, backwards stroking, emergency forward stop, and emergency backward stop. Then we had to pair up, and take the doubles out to sea to practise these strokes. It was fun really, drifting out in the open sea. We all enjoyed ourselves throughly. In the doubles, we had to excercise a certain coordination-both parties had to paddle in time. We decided that the person seated behind would give timing so that both persons were able to paddle together at the same time.
We mastered the basic strokes in a jiffy, and after that, we stopped for a lunch break.
After the break, we were "re-engergised" and ready for the ultimate test, paddling in a single kaykak. We were first given a theorical lesson on how the single kayak worked. Basically, it was about the same as the double kayak, except for the fact that it was made of plastic instead of fibre glass, and had a few parts that the doubles did not have, such as the toggle. For a start, there was the footrest that we had to adjust to match our height. One good thing about the single kaykak was that it was really much lighter than the doubles. (to our relief)
The strokes to be performed on the single seated kayak was about the same as the double seated kayak. However, it was not the strokes most of us were worried about. It was the capsize drill that scared us.
Finally, it was time to face our ultimate fear, the ultimate test, the test of courage. (at least for us first timers it seemed that way) The instructor went through the steps with us, then it was time for us to perform the "feat" ourselves.
The drill consisted our a number of steps. We were all afraid at first, about not being able to do the drill well, getting stuck in the boat, all sort of fears. What if we could not surface in time? However, determined to pass the test, we all attempted it bravely. Some of us got it right the first time, some of us took a few times to perform the drill correctly. Although not all of us could do it right today, although some of us would have to be retested next saturday, everyone still attempted the drill bravely. Although we could not make it, at least we tried. That at least is something to be proud of.
Overall, this course was an enriching one for us year twos. I must admit that it was rather challenging, the capsize drill and all, as compared to the year one orientation kayaking programme. Yet we were able to gain many new skills and knowledge on kayaking. It was also interesting, a fun day spent under the sun. It was definitely a great oppuntunity for us be introuduced to water sports, and to enjoy water sports.
Next saturday will be the second and last lesson for this one star kayaking course. Let us put in our best and make this whole course a succuss! Jiayou to everyone! We can do it!
Love DHS guides :D
Hey everyone!
Its the March Holidays!!
Though its a really short week, its still a break from the hectic school life!(:
Look forward to another interesting Term of guides when you come back-- upcoming OJ by the YALs and YULs, the canoeing course, Pioneer Test Training, skills training, patrol time, speech day, initiatives, open house, PLTC, and many more!
Enjoy your short break and do remember to study hard too!
Bye(:
Its the March Holidays!!
Though its a really short week, its still a break from the hectic school life!(:
Look forward to another interesting Term of guides when you come back-- upcoming OJ by the YALs and YULs, the canoeing course, Pioneer Test Training, skills training, patrol time, speech day, initiatives, open house, PLTC, and many more!
Enjoy your short break and do remember to study hard too!
Bye(:
6 March 2008
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