A post by a y2 about last week's OJ:
Hi Guides!
Last Friday, we had our first OJ where the year twos will lead the year ones before ATC.
We exceeded the 13minutes allocated to us for mass change. This is a reminder to us all that we should take note of the time limit and not exceed it. A time limit is there for a purpose, it is there to make sure that everything goes on smoothly according to the timetable on proposal, so there will not be delays in the planned activities. One for all and all for one. Should one guide be late, everyone will also be detained.
For my patrol, our first station was at the red tile area. We were instructed to set up as many emergency shelters as possible in 3 minutes. We spent a lot of time discussing what to do. In the end, we hurriedly draped our ponchos over benches. It was not ideal, because rain still can enter it, and that will defeat the purpose of a shelter. We should learn to communicate faster the next time, and have constant baoshi. Next we did caterpillar walk with alternate people blindfolded. We were supposed to follow the trekking signs around. Although I was blindfolded, I felt that I could have helped to raise the morale by cheering. Also, being blindfolded also let me learn to trust in my patrol mates in leading us along.
Then, we proceeded to the second station – electric fence and fire lighting. One of the main problems we encountered was trying to bring our stuff along across without getting kupped. This taught us to be always on constant vigilance of our surroundings, and our belongings. For the firelighting, though we managed to set up a fire quickly, we forgot to wrap the handle with wet newspaper. This might lead to burns on our hands should we grab the metal handle after firelighting. This precaution is necessary and we must never repeat the mistake again.
The third station was along the linkway between the senior high and junior high blocks. Here, the focus was on first aid. Many of us could not build a standard stretcher and I feel that this is something we should work on before camp.
The fourth station was the pt station. Here, one main thing I realized was the power of cheering. In future when we are feeling down and tired, we should start cheering to raise our morale and spirit to urge us on.
This OJ gave us year twos a chance to lead the year ones before ATC. We hope that we will be able to lead the year ones better and make sure everyone is involved during ATC.
Jiayous!
30 August 2010
27 August 2010
Dear Guides, here is a blogpost by a year2 on last week's activity :)
Last Friday’s jihe was very interesting- we had PT-cum-firelighting, we were tested on some first aid skills and the guides code as well.
P8 was combined with P7. Although my patrol was outnumbered at the first station, we still tried our best to intercept the ball when we played. The game was strenuous, and it definitely required us to be alert, focused and we had t make sure everyone coordinated. After every 5 minutes, we had to stop the game immediately and do 5 pumpings on the spot. The fastest person will then proceed to answer a question about firelighting which was tested by the station masters. In the end, my team lost, but we still had lots of fun at that station, and I believe the questions asked really tested whether we studied and understood our notes.
Our second station was outside the 3H classroom. We had to zhan ma at one end, and each time, there will be people taking turns to run out to a station master at the other end, where we would pick out a maximum of 3 very random words(e.g. big twigs, giraffe, ATC etc.) we had to form a storey involving the words that we picked. After around 10 minutes, someone was to volunteer and go the other end again, and she would have to do leg-raise. The rest of us had to commando crawl to her. We were then told that she got burnt in a fire, and her watch(represented by a roll of masking tape) had melted on her hand. We had 2 minutes to think of a way to help her, and our patrol was at lost. I feel that this should not be the way- we should not have taken for granted and just studied firelighting- instead; we should have been clear on our first aid too.
We then proceeded to our third station, which was at the pltc 09’ campsite. I was the PL for this station, where I had to give certain instructions. In this station, we had to dig a pit for outdoor cooking. We started off with PT first, where we had to do kallang wave pumping until 100. During the firelighting part, we had to dig a pit. It was my second time doing this, but it was a first for the year1s.
For our fourth station, we had to run up to the fifth storey balcony. The station masters required us to set up a fire using yuan zi lu and yuan zi la. We had to boil water after that and we had to ask for time extension. As the newspaper were not entirely wet, when we were jihe-ing, both patrols’ newspapers caught fire. Fortunately, the fire was put out in no time. it was indeed a lesson learnt, and we promised to be more careful next time. then for PT, we had to ding leg raise 90 degrees, and after each minute, we had to ding in 45 degrees for 10 seconds before returning back to 90 degrees again. This was to be done within 10 minutes. At the same time as well, each pair would take turns to run one round around the level.
At last, at our fifth station, we had to set up a fire using kindlings. My juniors were responsible and they picked the really dry kindlings, much to our favour. Thanks to them, our fire got set up really quickly and it did not extinguish at all. We took turns to keep the fire going, at the same time, we had to boil an egg. In this station, we could really see the patrol spirit. Helping to blow the fire no matter how breathless we already were, or even when we were tearing. Although there were only 4 of us, we were told that our fire was the best, compared to all the other patrols. This definitely made us feel very proud and we were very glad that our efforts had paid off.
This jihe has been really memorable for us, as well seldom had a chance to practice firelighting on normal Friday’s jihe. Also, we were able to build up our stamina as we trained hard during the PT. I believe all of us learnt many firelighting skills, especially the year1s. We were given chances to lead too, as preparation for future OJs and for ATC. I feel that we should have been more careful from now onwards and must not repeat the same mistakes. What was most important throughout the jihe was the bonding of our patrol mates and the patrol spirit!
Dhscoy <3
Jiayou guides!:)
Last Friday’s jihe was very interesting- we had PT-cum-firelighting, we were tested on some first aid skills and the guides code as well.
P8 was combined with P7. Although my patrol was outnumbered at the first station, we still tried our best to intercept the ball when we played. The game was strenuous, and it definitely required us to be alert, focused and we had t make sure everyone coordinated. After every 5 minutes, we had to stop the game immediately and do 5 pumpings on the spot. The fastest person will then proceed to answer a question about firelighting which was tested by the station masters. In the end, my team lost, but we still had lots of fun at that station, and I believe the questions asked really tested whether we studied and understood our notes.
Our second station was outside the 3H classroom. We had to zhan ma at one end, and each time, there will be people taking turns to run out to a station master at the other end, where we would pick out a maximum of 3 very random words(e.g. big twigs, giraffe, ATC etc.) we had to form a storey involving the words that we picked. After around 10 minutes, someone was to volunteer and go the other end again, and she would have to do leg-raise. The rest of us had to commando crawl to her. We were then told that she got burnt in a fire, and her watch(represented by a roll of masking tape) had melted on her hand. We had 2 minutes to think of a way to help her, and our patrol was at lost. I feel that this should not be the way- we should not have taken for granted and just studied firelighting- instead; we should have been clear on our first aid too.
We then proceeded to our third station, which was at the pltc 09’ campsite. I was the PL for this station, where I had to give certain instructions. In this station, we had to dig a pit for outdoor cooking. We started off with PT first, where we had to do kallang wave pumping until 100. During the firelighting part, we had to dig a pit. It was my second time doing this, but it was a first for the year1s.
For our fourth station, we had to run up to the fifth storey balcony. The station masters required us to set up a fire using yuan zi lu and yuan zi la. We had to boil water after that and we had to ask for time extension. As the newspaper were not entirely wet, when we were jihe-ing, both patrols’ newspapers caught fire. Fortunately, the fire was put out in no time. it was indeed a lesson learnt, and we promised to be more careful next time. then for PT, we had to ding leg raise 90 degrees, and after each minute, we had to ding in 45 degrees for 10 seconds before returning back to 90 degrees again. This was to be done within 10 minutes. At the same time as well, each pair would take turns to run one round around the level.
At last, at our fifth station, we had to set up a fire using kindlings. My juniors were responsible and they picked the really dry kindlings, much to our favour. Thanks to them, our fire got set up really quickly and it did not extinguish at all. We took turns to keep the fire going, at the same time, we had to boil an egg. In this station, we could really see the patrol spirit. Helping to blow the fire no matter how breathless we already were, or even when we were tearing. Although there were only 4 of us, we were told that our fire was the best, compared to all the other patrols. This definitely made us feel very proud and we were very glad that our efforts had paid off.
This jihe has been really memorable for us, as well seldom had a chance to practice firelighting on normal Friday’s jihe. Also, we were able to build up our stamina as we trained hard during the PT. I believe all of us learnt many firelighting skills, especially the year1s. We were given chances to lead too, as preparation for future OJs and for ATC. I feel that we should have been more careful from now onwards and must not repeat the same mistakes. What was most important throughout the jihe was the bonding of our patrol mates and the patrol spirit!
Dhscoy <3
Jiayou guides!:)
15 August 2010
Orienteering cum PT
Hi guides, here's a post by a y2 about last friday's jihe:
Last Friday, it was the third time we jihe-ed with our new patrol.
It started off with an attire check. Although there was improvement from last jihe, many of our attires were still not up to standard. I feel that with the frequent introduction of attire check into our weekly jihes, this can instill a stronger feeling of discipline among us guides.
We had patrol corner next whereby our seniors went through with us about orientering
as well as how to use a street directory. After that, we were given a chance to clarify our doubts with them. I felt that it was a good oportunity as we were able to clarify our doubts and learn the skills that we were lacking in orientering in preparation of whatsoever that holds for us during the activity later. This gives us a chance to practice our newly learnt skills during the activity later and hence we will be able to commit the skills stronger to memory.
After patrol corner, we had PT-cum-Tracking Signs and Orientering. We were dispatched
into groups with another patrol and started out. Throughout the whole PT, we were regularly tested on tracking signs and orientering, and not to mention, the introduction of PT into the activity at the same time.
With every jihe, there will be no lack in difficulties we face. As we were paired with another patrol for this jihe, as well as being in relatively new patrols, we were not very bonded and had to be prompted by our seniors to cheer. At the same time, not everyone had a sense of urgency and we were constantly reminded by our seniors to动 作快一点 and 报时 more frequently. But in the end, everyone made it through.
I felt that this jihe has been very successful and meaningful as not only we are able to train and maintain our physique, we are also able to learn new skills. We should take note of the blunders we committed in this jihe and strive to improve on these points. And with more of these jihes are implemented into guides, I’m sure that
Dunman High Coy can definitely soar to greater heights.
加油女童军！PIA 到底！付出最大的努力，我们一定行！
Last Friday, it was the third time we jihe-ed with our new patrol.
It started off with an attire check. Although there was improvement from last jihe, many of our attires were still not up to standard. I feel that with the frequent introduction of attire check into our weekly jihes, this can instill a stronger feeling of discipline among us guides.
We had patrol corner next whereby our seniors went through with us about orientering
as well as how to use a street directory. After that, we were given a chance to clarify our doubts with them. I felt that it was a good oportunity as we were able to clarify our doubts and learn the skills that we were lacking in orientering in preparation of whatsoever that holds for us during the activity later. This gives us a chance to practice our newly learnt skills during the activity later and hence we will be able to commit the skills stronger to memory.
After patrol corner, we had PT-cum-Tracking Signs and Orientering. We were dispatched
into groups with another patrol and started out. Throughout the whole PT, we were regularly tested on tracking signs and orientering, and not to mention, the introduction of PT into the activity at the same time.
With every jihe, there will be no lack in difficulties we face. As we were paired with another patrol for this jihe, as well as being in relatively new patrols, we were not very bonded and had to be prompted by our seniors to cheer. At the same time, not everyone had a sense of urgency and we were constantly reminded by our seniors to动 作快一点 and 报时 more frequently. But in the end, everyone made it through.
I felt that this jihe has been very successful and meaningful as not only we are able to train and maintain our physique, we are also able to learn new skills. We should take note of the blunders we committed in this jihe and strive to improve on these points. And with more of these jihes are implemented into guides, I’m sure that
Dunman High Coy can definitely soar to greater heights.
加油女童军！PIA 到底！付出最大的努力，我们一定行！
8 August 2010
yog opening ceremony 4th rehearsal
On 7/8, Saturday, some of our year3s attended yog opening ceremony 4th rehearsal.
The view from our seats :)
It is an unique opportunity to view the performances at the marina bay float with fellow sister guides and their friends and family members :)
Here are some photos taken at the opening ceremony rehearsal,
The view from our seats :)
4 August 2010
Hello guides! here's a post on last week's activity by a year1:)
Initially, we built structures called fire altars to hold the zinc plates and all the materials for outdoor cooking. The knots had to be tight or else the structures would not be stable.
When the fire altars were ready, we started cooking. The pots or woks or any cooking utensils could be placed on bricks, which had a fire burning between them. We prepared chicken, pizza and instant noodles.
After all the eating and clearing up, we had initiatives in LSP rooms. We learned to bake banana muffins, while the seniors cooked baked potato and the Hakka "abacus". We even learnt how to make ice cream as a patrol. It turned out to be a rather softened version of Macdonald's Mcflurry as out ice melted and it was not cold enough.After initiatives, we ate as a patrol to share what we have prepared.
Saturday was fun and enriching, as I learnt many things I never had the chance to learn.
love guides!:)
Dear guides, here is a post by year2 on saturday's activity:)
We started off with attire check, making sure that we were all in our standard attire. This time, more people were in their standard attire compared to the previous time. We should always remember to come in standard attire as being in the proper attire shows respect for guides.
After that, we were split into three groups to build an indoor fire altar for each group. Throughout the whole process, there were different patrol leaders and patrol seconds assigned to take over the management of the building of the fire altar.
Throughout the building of fire altar, there was a pile of mu left by the side. We should always take the initiative, even to take care of the extra mu even though it may not be yours. After which we split the extra mu amongst the three groups to improvise and stabilize our fire altar.
I think that our attempt at the creative fire altar was quite successful as it was our first time building such a structure and it was quite stable.
I think that our attempt at the creative fire altar was quite successful as it was our first time building such a structure and it was quite stable.
We then went on with fire lighting. Our year threes also helped us whenever we encountered difficulties. Outdoor cooking went well and the food was really tasty.
After finishing the food and clearing up, we proceed to the LSP room to have initiatives. The year ones learned to bake banana muffins, year twos learnt to make potato salads and year threes tried on 算盘子. When everything is done, we gather in our patrols again to share the food we’ve made. We then started making our ice cream too. The food was delicious and even though my patrol’s ice cream did not really solidify entirely, we still enjoyed it.
Today was the year 2’s first time leading a patrol but many of us were indulged in our own work, and not making use of the patrol’s manpower well and teaching the year1s as we proceed with the activity. Through this activity, I learnt that we should involve the year ones more, to let them understand what we are doing so that they will gain more and learn more from the activity. Also, I learnt that the distribution of manpower and communication within the patrol is important.
This jihe is a memorable and enjoyable one, with delicious food and lessons learnt.
Jiayou dhscoy :)
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