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12 September 2009
Hello guides.
On Thursday we went to Camp Christine for pre-camp training. The Year 2s were taught how to pitch a tent and the proper procedures of tying a kitchen shelter and a fire altar by Uncle Gastali. For the tent pitching, after a once through demostration, we combined patrols and each pair of patrols pitched a tent.
Being the first time the Year 2s pitched a tent, we were still not so sure of the procedures, such as standardizing the baisheng, much less allocating the manpower to pitching the tent. However, with mistakes our seniors corrected us, we gained more experience. A few pointers we learnt are to not leave pegs stuck in the ground as they will be hard to find, how to make full use of the manpower and allocate manpower wisely to save time, for example, assign someone to do all the hammering of pegs and another person to give pegs as needed.
We were very behind time for our first tent as we did not make full use of our manpower. We could get the help of the seniors and other patrols who have finished their tents, instead of trying to complete the tent by ourselves. Uncle Gastali also commented that we lacked teamwork. With this briefing, we were sent back to strike our tents and have a lunch break.
Being the first time the Year 2s pitched a tent, we were still not so sure of the procedures, such as standardizing the baisheng, much less allocating the manpower to pitching the tent. However, with mistakes our seniors corrected us, we gained more experience. A few pointers we learnt are to not leave pegs stuck in the ground as they will be hard to find, how to make full use of the manpower and allocate manpower wisely to save time, for example, assign someone to do all the hammering of pegs and another person to give pegs as needed.
We were very behind time for our first tent as we did not make full use of our manpower. We could get the help of the seniors and other patrols who have finished their tents, instead of trying to complete the tent by ourselves. Uncle Gastali also commented that we lacked teamwork. With this briefing, we were sent back to strike our tents and have a lunch break.
After lunch, Ms Ngau assigned the Year 3s and Year 2s to pitch and strike two tents in 1 hour and 1 1/2 hour respectively. For the Year 2s, having learned from our mistakes in pitching our first tent, we allocated our manpower appropriately, like assigning 2 patrols to each side to the tent. We were also much more certain about trivial stuff like where to insert a peg and how to stretch the tent to its maximum size. Coy 2 finished first, so they helped Coy 1 with their tent. However, the tent Coy 1 pitched was better than Coy 2's tent as their tent was stretched to its maximum size. In total, the Year 2s spent 50 minutes on both tents, a huge improvement from 2 hours to pitch a tent earlier.
Afterwards, we revised on tying the fire altar and the kitchen shelter. Seeing how Uncle Gastali tie the fire altar and kitchen shelter showed us how quick thinking and a simple change of plans can save time, instead of trying to stick to the original plan. For example, when we could not hit the pole into the ground, Uncle Gastali simply shifted the fire altar to softer ground, although we had the lay everything out again, instead of forcing the pole into the ground, which we tried for 5 minutes.
After this quick revision and a few more extra tips from Uncle Gastali, the bus came and we had to go back to school.
Ms Ngau commended us on our huge improvement on the pitching of the tents, but she told us to brainstorm and plan on how to allocate manpower on the actual ATC. We were only able to succeed pitching the tent efficiently on the second time. The Year 1s, who will be like us on our first try, confused and unsure of what to do. With a group of people with no previous knowledge of pitching tents, it will be harder to pitch a tent in a short time span, so we must plan our time properly and explain to our juniors clearly so that they will be able to perform their roles smoothly on the actual day. So this is what the Year 2s must ponder about after the tent-pitching at Camp Christine.
Jiayou all! :)
11 September 2009
Hello guides :D
On Thursday, about 40 Year 2 and Year 3 guides went for a tent pitching workshop held at Camp Christine. After the workshop, the year 3 went to recce the campsite for ATC while the year 2s had gadget making.
Firstly, we were taught on tent pitching. The tent that we will be pitching during ATC is a 12 man tent. The tent is heavy so it requires a lot of teamwork to build. We broke up into 4 groups, P1 and P2, P3 and P4, P5 and P6, P7 and P8. With a step by step demonstration, we were told to have some hands on with our tents.
From the hands-on session, we realised the mistakes with our tents, for example, we should not take to big steps before putting the pegs. We also hope that the years 2s learn that, it is very important to allocate manpower properly and clearly to the patrol to ensure swift completion of the tents because we have to build 2 tents per patrol and should not spend too much time on them as we also have other Camp D gadgets to build. Another reason for allocating manpower properly is so that the patrol members will know what to do in the next steps of pitching the tent, and not have nothing to do while waiting for the other patrol members to finish their jobs an get bored.
After lunch, we were broken into 2 groups, year 2s and year 3s and told to build 2 tents each. Ms Ngau gave the year 3s 1 hour while the year 2s were given 1.5 hour to pitch 2 tents and strike the tents. The year 3s managed to pitch our tents on 30 mins and the year 2s managed to pitch their tents in 50 mins, GREAT JOB EVERYONE :)
Enjoy the remaining holidays :)
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6 September 2009
Hi guides!
Yesterday, we had our last jihe before we break for eoys. It was from 8am to around 430pm.
Yesterday’s jihe was mainly to train the juniors up for ATC, and at the same time allow each patrol to bond better, as they experienced some elements of ATC together. It was also to let the yr2s have a feel of leading their patrol, so as to prepare them for ATC, where they have to lead a totally different patrol.
First, we started out with Camp D, where each patrol of yr1s and 2s were given 20minutes to get all the patrol flagpoles up and lay out their styrofoam boxes. The yr3s watched over their respective patrols and after that, a few yr3s and 4s tied 2 patrol flagpoles to show them.
Next, the juniors had to build 2 kitchen tents, with 4 fire altars per kitchen tent. In the end, as time was running out, the yr3s and 4s helped to finish up all the unfinished gadgets so as to make it on time for outdoor cooking.
For outdoor cooking, the main dish was curry chicken. But before that, we played a game though up by the yuls, to count how many window panes there were. The patrols with the correct answer gained a banana, but the more important thing was the significance of the game. The 100 window panes was to remind us to give our 100%, and the 10 emergency windows signify the extra 10% that the seniors would give us when we ask help from them, but firstly we have to do our best.
After outdoor cooking was OJ, where there were 4 stations, but each patrol was required to go to only 3 of the stations.
After Oj we had debrief and jiesan.
General Observations for the whole day:
- Lack of sense of urgency
- Some prompting needed for cheering/baoshi
- Time management
We need to have a sense of urgency, 不是跑就是飞, so that we can get things done efficiently and not take our own sweet time. This is why we have to baoshi constantly, to remind ourselves of the time and the task that has to be completed. All of us shouldn’t wait until the last minute before we start rushing to complete everything, because more haste results in less speed. So, we should manage our time well so that we can complete the task without having to worry about time constraints at the end.
Another thing is that cheering should be constant, and it should not be the same few people ling-ing the cheers.
Why do we cheer? We cheer to boost one another’s morale, to encourage and push one another on to persevere, to feel that sense of unity within the patrol, all for one and one for all. Because we’re all in this together. That is why it is emphasised for everyone to cheer together.
Something we can learn from Camp D is that manpower should be allocated properly, and that taking note of the time is very important.
This skills training was for the yr1s and 2s to practise their skills and train for ATC, so it shouldn’t have been the seniors who were tying the gadgets, because you guys will be the ones doing all these during ATC. However, we understand that it is because you guys were not sure how to build a kitchen shelter, so the yr3s will teach you all again.
The year 3s hope that everyone will put in effort to read your notes and train up for ATC, and remember all the things that the seniors have told you all of you.
Jiayous! :)
Yesterday, we had our last jihe before we break for eoys. It was from 8am to around 430pm.
Yesterday’s jihe was mainly to train the juniors up for ATC, and at the same time allow each patrol to bond better, as they experienced some elements of ATC together. It was also to let the yr2s have a feel of leading their patrol, so as to prepare them for ATC, where they have to lead a totally different patrol.
First, we started out with Camp D, where each patrol of yr1s and 2s were given 20minutes to get all the patrol flagpoles up and lay out their styrofoam boxes. The yr3s watched over their respective patrols and after that, a few yr3s and 4s tied 2 patrol flagpoles to show them.
Next, the juniors had to build 2 kitchen tents, with 4 fire altars per kitchen tent. In the end, as time was running out, the yr3s and 4s helped to finish up all the unfinished gadgets so as to make it on time for outdoor cooking.
For outdoor cooking, the main dish was curry chicken. But before that, we played a game though up by the yuls, to count how many window panes there were. The patrols with the correct answer gained a banana, but the more important thing was the significance of the game. The 100 window panes was to remind us to give our 100%, and the 10 emergency windows signify the extra 10% that the seniors would give us when we ask help from them, but firstly we have to do our best.
After outdoor cooking was OJ, where there were 4 stations, but each patrol was required to go to only 3 of the stations.
After Oj we had debrief and jiesan.
General Observations for the whole day:
- Lack of sense of urgency
- Some prompting needed for cheering/baoshi
- Time management
We need to have a sense of urgency, 不是跑就是飞, so that we can get things done efficiently and not take our own sweet time. This is why we have to baoshi constantly, to remind ourselves of the time and the task that has to be completed. All of us shouldn’t wait until the last minute before we start rushing to complete everything, because more haste results in less speed. So, we should manage our time well so that we can complete the task without having to worry about time constraints at the end.
Another thing is that cheering should be constant, and it should not be the same few people ling-ing the cheers.
Why do we cheer? We cheer to boost one another’s morale, to encourage and push one another on to persevere, to feel that sense of unity within the patrol, all for one and one for all. Because we’re all in this together. That is why it is emphasised for everyone to cheer together.
Something we can learn from Camp D is that manpower should be allocated properly, and that taking note of the time is very important.
This skills training was for the yr1s and 2s to practise their skills and train for ATC, so it shouldn’t have been the seniors who were tying the gadgets, because you guys will be the ones doing all these during ATC. However, we understand that it is because you guys were not sure how to build a kitchen shelter, so the yr3s will teach you all again.
The year 3s hope that everyone will put in effort to read your notes and train up for ATC, and remember all the things that the seniors have told you all of you.
Jiayous! :)
Hi guides :)
Yesterday, we had jihe to prepare us for ATC.
We started off with Camp D. Firstly, we had to tie flag pole. Our flag pole was not very stable despite the fact that we had asked for time extension quite a few times. Besides that, the distance between our flag poles were not standardised and the flag poles were not even in a straight line. We must make sure that when we tie flag pole in future, we do not just care about getting our own patrol's flag pole up, but also make sure that whatever we do, we must look at the big picture and ensure that everything is standardised and neatly in one straight row.
After that, we had to tie kitchen tent, fire altar and dustbin. We were split into 2 groups - P1, P2, P5, P7 and P3, P4, P6, P8. For each group, we were supposed to tie a kitchen tent each. We were all not very sure about tying the kitchen tent at first, and many of us were not doing anything. The seniors had to help us many many times and taught us what we were supposed to do. We did not manage to complete the kitchen tent in the given time even with time extension, and the seniors had to complete the kitchen tent for us, while we proceeded on to tie the dustbin and fire altar.
However, yet again we did not manage to complete the fire altar and dustbin within the time given, and we had to ask for time extension again. Besides that, our knots were all not very tight and the fire altar was not very stable. The dustbin was also not well-tied and many of our dustbins were unstable. Overall, we should have tied our knots tighter so that our structures were be more stable, and we also need to have a sense of urgency, and not ask for time extension all the time.
After that, we had outdoor cooking, and we had to cook egg and curry chicken! :D I was in charge of taking care of the fire. I had to make sure that the fire did not go out after lighting it so that the food could be cooked. To sustain the fire, we had to blow it so that the kindlings could continue burning. It was also the first time the year ones had outdoor cooking, and they tried to blow the fire and prepare the food as well. It was very fun and we had a great time preparing the food and eating them as well. It had been a great experience for me and I learnt a lot.
After outdoor cooking, we cleared up and chai-ed everything before we jihe-ed at general science lab with all the things we needed for OJ. We were given 6min to mass change into OJ kit. However, we guoshi-ed for a very long time and did not ask for time extension. We combined patrols - P1 with P5, P2 with P7, P3 with P6, P4 with P8. There were four stations, but each only went for three.
Our first station was the traditional games station. We were supposed to tie roman chariot in ten minutes. However, we had to ask for time extension. After that, we had to transport people for a certain distance 5 rounds in 8 minutes. However, our knots were all very loose, and we had much difficulty. We must know that we have to transport people with the roman chariot, and our knots must all be tight, if not it would be very dangerous. Also, we must have a sense of urgency, and not takeour time when we do things.
Our next station was trekking signs and ye li xing jun. I was the PL for this station. I did not know my trekking signs well and we had to guess them to move on. Besides that, we took a long time to figure out the guides code, and we had to ask for time extension. Even so, we did not manage to finish. After figuring out the code, we ran back and did twenty jumping jacks and burpees.
Next was ye li xing jun. It was quite difficult to pass down message as sometimes whatever was passed did not reach the people at the back. This resulted in a gap in between and the people at the back did not know what to do. Besides that, many things were kupped. We must learn to take care of our things. Also, I need to pass down clearer instructions so that everyone knows what to do. Our last station was the minesweeper station. We had to ding boys style for 15minutes while one by one we crossed the minesweeper with the help of our PL. There were three different coloured papers worth different points and each person could take one. After crossing the minsweeper, we had to zhan ma. While we were ding-ing boys style, we had to go up one by one to answer questions. We should study our notes better to answer the questions. All in all, I think that we did cheer, but there is always room for improvement(: However, we need to have a better sense of urgency and not keep asking for time extension.
Overall, I learnt a lot during today's jihe, which are all going to be useful for ATC. It was a great experience and I will try my best for further jihes and atc.
Love Guides :D
Yesterday, we had jihe to prepare us for ATC.
We started off with Camp D. Firstly, we had to tie flag pole. Our flag pole was not very stable despite the fact that we had asked for time extension quite a few times. Besides that, the distance between our flag poles were not standardised and the flag poles were not even in a straight line. We must make sure that when we tie flag pole in future, we do not just care about getting our own patrol's flag pole up, but also make sure that whatever we do, we must look at the big picture and ensure that everything is standardised and neatly in one straight row.
After that, we had to tie kitchen tent, fire altar and dustbin. We were split into 2 groups - P1, P2, P5, P7 and P3, P4, P6, P8. For each group, we were supposed to tie a kitchen tent each. We were all not very sure about tying the kitchen tent at first, and many of us were not doing anything. The seniors had to help us many many times and taught us what we were supposed to do. We did not manage to complete the kitchen tent in the given time even with time extension, and the seniors had to complete the kitchen tent for us, while we proceeded on to tie the dustbin and fire altar.
However, yet again we did not manage to complete the fire altar and dustbin within the time given, and we had to ask for time extension again. Besides that, our knots were all not very tight and the fire altar was not very stable. The dustbin was also not well-tied and many of our dustbins were unstable. Overall, we should have tied our knots tighter so that our structures were be more stable, and we also need to have a sense of urgency, and not ask for time extension all the time.
After that, we had outdoor cooking, and we had to cook egg and curry chicken! :D I was in charge of taking care of the fire. I had to make sure that the fire did not go out after lighting it so that the food could be cooked. To sustain the fire, we had to blow it so that the kindlings could continue burning. It was also the first time the year ones had outdoor cooking, and they tried to blow the fire and prepare the food as well. It was very fun and we had a great time preparing the food and eating them as well. It had been a great experience for me and I learnt a lot.
After outdoor cooking, we cleared up and chai-ed everything before we jihe-ed at general science lab with all the things we needed for OJ. We were given 6min to mass change into OJ kit. However, we guoshi-ed for a very long time and did not ask for time extension. We combined patrols - P1 with P5, P2 with P7, P3 with P6, P4 with P8. There were four stations, but each only went for three.
Our first station was the traditional games station. We were supposed to tie roman chariot in ten minutes. However, we had to ask for time extension. After that, we had to transport people for a certain distance 5 rounds in 8 minutes. However, our knots were all very loose, and we had much difficulty. We must know that we have to transport people with the roman chariot, and our knots must all be tight, if not it would be very dangerous. Also, we must have a sense of urgency, and not takeour time when we do things.
Our next station was trekking signs and ye li xing jun. I was the PL for this station. I did not know my trekking signs well and we had to guess them to move on. Besides that, we took a long time to figure out the guides code, and we had to ask for time extension. Even so, we did not manage to finish. After figuring out the code, we ran back and did twenty jumping jacks and burpees.
Next was ye li xing jun. It was quite difficult to pass down message as sometimes whatever was passed did not reach the people at the back. This resulted in a gap in between and the people at the back did not know what to do. Besides that, many things were kupped. We must learn to take care of our things. Also, I need to pass down clearer instructions so that everyone knows what to do. Our last station was the minesweeper station. We had to ding boys style for 15minutes while one by one we crossed the minesweeper with the help of our PL. There were three different coloured papers worth different points and each person could take one. After crossing the minsweeper, we had to zhan ma. While we were ding-ing boys style, we had to go up one by one to answer questions. We should study our notes better to answer the questions. All in all, I think that we did cheer, but there is always room for improvement(: However, we need to have a better sense of urgency and not keep asking for time extension.
Overall, I learnt a lot during today's jihe, which are all going to be useful for ATC. It was a great experience and I will try my best for further jihes and atc.
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