P1
My patrol went to the second level area above the general science lab area to tie our patrol’s baggage rack. We were given tasks to do such that we would be able to finish tying the baggage rack in time. When we finished tying the structure, we took a step back and realised that the structure was slanted, however we ran out of time and could not fix the problem in time. While listening to our seniors’ comments on the baggage rack, we learnt about what we had done wrong during the process of tying the baggage rack, the tightness of our lashes also have to be worked on. Also, we learnt that the rack was slanted as we did not keep our main pole straight. While tying a structure, we should take a few steps back to look at the how the structure was looking like to be able to amend mistakes in time.
Then, in guides uniform, our seniors then taught us how to jihe properly. She pointed out a few mistakes and told us what we were going to do next. We had a changing parade till we could assemble in the proper way. We have to learn from each time we assemble and, at the end, there was noticeable change in the way we assemble.
After that, from a sharing session where we share about our strengths and weaknesses, we also learnt about how guides was going to be like, and by sharing our strengths and weaknesses, we also learn other people's strength and weaknesses, this can help us to help each other improve
P2
For patrol activity, we revised our basic lashes and were required to build a kitchen dresser within thirty five minutes. Our patrol morale was rather low at the start, and our speed was rather slow too. It was only towards the end when we had constant cheering and a much better sense of urgency. Some of our mistakes were that our structure was a little unstable and some of our lashes were loose. We also learnt how to raft before dismantling the dresser. After that, we had patrol PT .:)
All in all, I feel that today was very meaningfully spent. We revised our lashes, giving us the chance to clarify any doubts that we had about the knots or lashes. We also were able to identify the areas that we had to work on, such as remembering to cheer and baoshi constantly. Today's activity also allowed us to understand one another better and help us bond closer together as a patrol.
Looking forward to the next patrol jihe together :)
P3
Hello!
For Patrol Activity last Friday, our first task was to tie a kitchen dresser within 35 minutes. We were very slow initially and had to ask for time extension. We learnt that we can be more efficient with proper manpower allocation. Another point to note is that we can try to think of ways to make use of all the mu we have, and not add additional redundant stuff. Instead, we can think of how else it can help to stabilize the structure.
Next, we were given 5 minutes to improvise a creative gadget on the spot, and 40 minutes to tie it. For this, our patrol decided to tie a baggage rack cum shoe rack. The structure ended up to be rather unstable, as it was only supported by 2 A架. Instead, we could have tried using tripods. However, we did complete the activity within the time limit this time round.
Overall, our lashes were generally tight, so good job P3! On the other hand, our patrol spirit was rather low. Cheering can boost our morale, thus it should be done loudly and continuous, and that is something that we have to bear in mind.
After this, we ran to the Y1Y2 block, and were given 6 minutes to mass change into our guides uniform. We exceeded our time limit, as we did not take not of the time and hence did not ask for a time extension. We should constantly keep track of the time to instill the sense of urgency in us. The seniors then went though the different guide etiquettes with us, and clarified our doubts.
To end off the day, we were again given 6 minutes to mass change back and put our coy tees in tuanbu. This time we managed to finish in time! I think our patrol improved throughout the day that day, so once again, good job!!
P4
Today, it is the first time that we are having patrol activity, The year 2s were told to take the logistics needed while the year 3s stay in the boy style position. This is to help the year2s have a sense of urgency to bring the logistics quickly. After they brought the logistics, we started our first game.
Our first game is to tie our legs to a junior/senior and go around tying lashes. This is to help us to bond together as a patrol and help us cooperate with each other better. We tied the tripod lash, square lash and diagonal lash respectively. Our patrol did a good job in this, and the seniors were all happy with us.
After this, we had a challenge to spend 40 minutes to tie an indoor fire altar. We cooperated with each other closely and tried our best. However, we had to ask for time extension and some items were taken away as we did not take care of them. We’ll improve on these aspects We then did our forfeit, which includes running and jumping jacks.
After that we had our patrol corner. We played many games together and this helps us to be closer to one another. Overall this activity helped us to be more bonded and was really enjoyable!
Today, it is the first time that we are having patrol activity, The year 2s were told to take the logistics needed while the year 3s stay in the boy style position. This is to help the year2s have a sense of urgency to bring the logistics quickly. After they brought the logistics, we started our first game.
Our first game is to tie our legs to a junior/senior and go around tying lashes. This is to help us to bond together as a patrol and help us cooperate with each other better. We tied the tripod lash, square lash and diagonal lash respectively. Our patrol did a good job in this, and the seniors were all happy with us.
After this, we had a challenge to spend 40 minutes to tie an indoor fire altar. We cooperated with each other closely and tried our best. However, we had to ask for time extension and some items were taken away as we did not take care of them. We’ll improve on these aspects We then did our forfeit, which includes running and jumping jacks.
After that we had our patrol corner. We played many games together and this helps us to be closer to one another. Overall this activity helped us to be more bonded and was really enjoyable!
P5
For patrol activity, our Years 4s timed and tested us on our lashes like square and diagonal. We also practiced our tripod lash and was taught how to tie and open the quadrapod.
Then, we continued on with building the baggage rack. Here we learned that to improve the stability of a gadget, we should increase more contact points with the ground or the main mu. Tying a cross across the base would also help!
Following on, we builtour kitchen table. Although it was a little fei jiao at the end due to the very bad standard of our tripod lash, i think overall we did well!
We look forward to our next patrol activity!
P6
First, all of us had to do 站 马步 against the wall, while two people will step out each time. One would be tying a lash the other would be playing charades with the rest of the patrolWe had to finish 7 words before the person tying ties finish. Through this activity, I learnt that, at times, we must be creative and think out of the box. We must also be quick in decisions so as to not waste time.
Next, we were given something to comb the area for 37 sweets. There was a piece of paper with a letter of guides code attached to each and every one of the sweet. We were given a few minutes to decode the message and unscramble the letters and make out the sentence. All of us were focusing on unscrambling our own words and as a result, we exceeded the time limit. If we had better communication, things would have turned out more smoothly.
The decoded message was "We can finish a kitchen dresser in 40 minutes." We could make up what we were supposed to do before decoding the message due to the keywords. When we were tying the kitchen dresser, we took care of our logistics. However, we need to be more familiar with the basic gadgets and practice our lashes.
Lastly, we had to think of a creative gadget and tie it. Upon brainstorming, we decided to do a limbo dance gadget. In the process of tying, we found out what we should have done instead to make the gadget a better one. We thought of how we should act on our mistakes right on the spot instead of leaving to the next time to correct it. Creativity and practicality of the structure are equally important.
All in all, it was a memorable patrol activity and I really enjoyed it -- the process and all I've learnt. I look forward to the next jihe as there are endless things to learn and knowledge to be gained!
P7
Last Friday, our guides activity was quite different from what we did usually. Instead of having activities as a jie, we separated into our own patrols. This way, we got to spend more time within our own patrol and learn/improve skills and develop stronger bond between the patrol.
Firstly, Amanda asked us to take the gadget poles required for building shoe rack, kitchen dresser and baggage rack. From this skills training activity, the yr2s can improve on their tying of lashes and also know the structure better; while the yr3s got a chance to become the PL and learn to lead and give out instructions. Although at times we were not very sure of what to do, and needed to be reminded to ask for time extensions and time keeping, it was overall a good practice as we all gained something from it. We also demonstrated patrol spirit when we helped each other and cheered each other on during punishments or tying structures.
Then, we had patrol PT. It was quite a tough one because we had to carry our bags while training. However, all the encouragements from the seniors spurred us on, and although we were all tired, we cheered to keep our spirits up. Practices like these also build up our stamina, and prepares us for physical exercises in the future.
Overall, I think last friday's patrol corner is a successful and fun one, and we all gained knowledge and learnt something new. We also bonded more as a patrol. :)
For patrol activity, our Years 4s timed and tested us on our lashes like square and diagonal. We also practiced our tripod lash and was taught how to tie and open the quadrapod.
Then, we continued on with building the baggage rack. Here we learned that to improve the stability of a gadget, we should increase more contact points with the ground or the main mu. Tying a cross across the base would also help!
Following on, we builtour kitchen table. Although it was a little fei jiao at the end due to the very bad standard of our tripod lash, i think overall we did well!
We look forward to our next patrol activity!
P6
First, all of us had to do 站 马步 against the wall, while two people will step out each time. One would be tying a lash the other would be playing charades with the rest of the patrolWe had to finish 7 words before the person tying ties finish. Through this activity, I learnt that, at times, we must be creative and think out of the box. We must also be quick in decisions so as to not waste time.
Next, we were given something to comb the area for 37 sweets. There was a piece of paper with a letter of guides code attached to each and every one of the sweet. We were given a few minutes to decode the message and unscramble the letters and make out the sentence. All of us were focusing on unscrambling our own words and as a result, we exceeded the time limit. If we had better communication, things would have turned out more smoothly.
The decoded message was "We can finish a kitchen dresser in 40 minutes." We could make up what we were supposed to do before decoding the message due to the keywords. When we were tying the kitchen dresser, we took care of our logistics. However, we need to be more familiar with the basic gadgets and practice our lashes.
Lastly, we had to think of a creative gadget and tie it. Upon brainstorming, we decided to do a limbo dance gadget. In the process of tying, we found out what we should have done instead to make the gadget a better one. We thought of how we should act on our mistakes right on the spot instead of leaving to the next time to correct it. Creativity and practicality of the structure are equally important.
All in all, it was a memorable patrol activity and I really enjoyed it -- the process and all I've learnt. I look forward to the next jihe as there are endless things to learn and knowledge to be gained!
P7
Last Friday, our guides activity was quite different from what we did usually. Instead of having activities as a jie, we separated into our own patrols. This way, we got to spend more time within our own patrol and learn/improve skills and develop stronger bond between the patrol.
Firstly, Amanda asked us to take the gadget poles required for building shoe rack, kitchen dresser and baggage rack. From this skills training activity, the yr2s can improve on their tying of lashes and also know the structure better; while the yr3s got a chance to become the PL and learn to lead and give out instructions. Although at times we were not very sure of what to do, and needed to be reminded to ask for time extensions and time keeping, it was overall a good practice as we all gained something from it. We also demonstrated patrol spirit when we helped each other and cheered each other on during punishments or tying structures.
Then, we had patrol PT. It was quite a tough one because we had to carry our bags while training. However, all the encouragements from the seniors spurred us on, and although we were all tired, we cheered to keep our spirits up. Practices like these also build up our stamina, and prepares us for physical exercises in the future.
Overall, I think last friday's patrol corner is a successful and fun one, and we all gained knowledge and learnt something new. We also bonded more as a patrol. :)
P8
For last week’s jihe, we first had to ding boy style while 2 people go out to tie lashes and the yr 4s will give us the number of gadget poles depending on the quality of the lash. We had to collect all the gadget poles so that later on in the activity, we will be able to tie a kitchen dresser and portable shoe rack. After tying all the gadgets, the yr 4s had a surprise for us and it was giving us 3 bananas, a packet of m&n to make a dessert. We shared them after dismantling the gadget
We learn that cheering is very important as it will keep the patrol’s morale high and the need to persevere and finish tying all the gadgets despite the lack of manpower. We should also always remember to keep track of the time and ask for time extension 5 minutes before the time is up.
For last week’s jihe, we first had to ding boy style while 2 people go out to tie lashes and the yr 4s will give us the number of gadget poles depending on the quality of the lash. We had to collect all the gadget poles so that later on in the activity, we will be able to tie a kitchen dresser and portable shoe rack. After tying all the gadgets, the yr 4s had a surprise for us and it was giving us 3 bananas, a packet of m&n to make a dessert. We shared them after dismantling the gadget
We learn that cheering is very important as it will keep the patrol’s morale high and the need to persevere and finish tying all the gadgets despite the lack of manpower. We should also always remember to keep track of the time and ask for time extension 5 minutes before the time is up.
P9
On 21 January, we had our first patrol activity during jihe. For P9, we tied our creative gadget. Before jihe, we drew up a proposal for the patrol activity and we decided to make a toliet for the creative gadget. We went to the lvl 5 empty space and we started by practicing our basic lashes first. We were timed for our different lashes.
Then, we went on the tie our creative gadget. We quickly arranged the mu in order and started tying. We managed to adhere to the time limit and we tied a stable and useful toilet. However, our toilet was not very appropriate as the person using the toilet would have difficulties sitting on the toilet bowl. This was a point that all of us had to improve on. Our basin was not feasible too as we added it at the last minute and the design of it was not good and stable.
From this creative gadget, the year 3s learnt how to lead the year 2s and we improve our patrol spirit and became more bonded. After that, we went through the li jies and practiced our marching. Before this patrol activity, the year 2s did not know how to march but after learning the different commands, I am sure their marching skills improved.
As we still had time left before jihe, the year 4s asked us to tie a baggage rack. Usually, I would have thought that it was impossible as we did not have any proposal and we did not prepare beforehand. However, we managed to tie on the spot and it turned out quite well. We were impressed as we really improved a lot since we just joined guides as in the past, we would not be able to tie a baggage rack in a short time without proposal.
From this jihe, I learnt many things, like leading, marching and I also realized that I had improved a lot through these years.
P10
Last Friday was the first time that we had activity in our own patrols and not as whole company together and combining patrols.
After we were broken off to do our activities in our patrols, we started with the building of our creative gadget. It was a combination of a shoe rack and a kitchen dresser and we had drawn up a proposal beforehand. However, even though the gadget was created by us and therefore we should be very familiar with it, however we still could not finish the whole thing in time. Moreover, throughout the whole tying process, our cheering was not very constant and we often lapse into silence.
Next, after we had untied the whole structure, we were given another proposal and told to tie the gadget with the gadget poles provided. It was a clothes rack for us to hang clothes on. The clothes rack was something new that we have never tried before. This time, our attempt was slightly more successful in that we were able to adhere to the time limit given. While tying, we had to make some adjustments with the mus used as we realized that we were not tall enough to hit the longer mus in to the ground and had to change and hence lower the whole structure.
Finally, our last task was tent pitching. The seniors had taken out one of each of the tents that we have in the tuanbu, and they taught us how to pitch them. There were the dome tent and the eight man tent. In comparison, the dome tent was very much easier and less complicated; we only had to slide the rods into the slots on the tent and the tent is up. The eight man tent required slightly more work. It is different from the tents that we used during ATC as it does not have a ridge in the centre to hold the sheet up, but only had two vertical poles as support. We had to tie ma shengs at the four corners and along the sides as well.
From the jihe, we learnt a lot of new things. It is not necessary bad to have activities only amongst our patrol as the whole idea of a patrol is to allow us to bond and get to know each other. We look forward to the next jihe.
On 21 January, we had our first patrol activity during jihe. For P9, we tied our creative gadget. Before jihe, we drew up a proposal for the patrol activity and we decided to make a toliet for the creative gadget. We went to the lvl 5 empty space and we started by practicing our basic lashes first. We were timed for our different lashes.
Then, we went on the tie our creative gadget. We quickly arranged the mu in order and started tying. We managed to adhere to the time limit and we tied a stable and useful toilet. However, our toilet was not very appropriate as the person using the toilet would have difficulties sitting on the toilet bowl. This was a point that all of us had to improve on. Our basin was not feasible too as we added it at the last minute and the design of it was not good and stable.
From this creative gadget, the year 3s learnt how to lead the year 2s and we improve our patrol spirit and became more bonded. After that, we went through the li jies and practiced our marching. Before this patrol activity, the year 2s did not know how to march but after learning the different commands, I am sure their marching skills improved.
As we still had time left before jihe, the year 4s asked us to tie a baggage rack. Usually, I would have thought that it was impossible as we did not have any proposal and we did not prepare beforehand. However, we managed to tie on the spot and it turned out quite well. We were impressed as we really improved a lot since we just joined guides as in the past, we would not be able to tie a baggage rack in a short time without proposal.
From this jihe, I learnt many things, like leading, marching and I also realized that I had improved a lot through these years.
P10
Last Friday was the first time that we had activity in our own patrols and not as whole company together and combining patrols.
After we were broken off to do our activities in our patrols, we started with the building of our creative gadget. It was a combination of a shoe rack and a kitchen dresser and we had drawn up a proposal beforehand. However, even though the gadget was created by us and therefore we should be very familiar with it, however we still could not finish the whole thing in time. Moreover, throughout the whole tying process, our cheering was not very constant and we often lapse into silence.
Next, after we had untied the whole structure, we were given another proposal and told to tie the gadget with the gadget poles provided. It was a clothes rack for us to hang clothes on. The clothes rack was something new that we have never tried before. This time, our attempt was slightly more successful in that we were able to adhere to the time limit given. While tying, we had to make some adjustments with the mus used as we realized that we were not tall enough to hit the longer mus in to the ground and had to change and hence lower the whole structure.
Finally, our last task was tent pitching. The seniors had taken out one of each of the tents that we have in the tuanbu, and they taught us how to pitch them. There were the dome tent and the eight man tent. In comparison, the dome tent was very much easier and less complicated; we only had to slide the rods into the slots on the tent and the tent is up. The eight man tent required slightly more work. It is different from the tents that we used during ATC as it does not have a ridge in the centre to hold the sheet up, but only had two vertical poles as support. We had to tie ma shengs at the four corners and along the sides as well.
From the jihe, we learnt a lot of new things. It is not necessary bad to have activities only amongst our patrol as the whole idea of a patrol is to allow us to bond and get to know each other. We look forward to the next jihe.
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