Last week, we had a campfire preparation session organised by the Year 7s from 0945-1700. We started out with a lecture series on the history of DHS Girl Guides. The lecturer, Cassandra, shared many pictures and interesting stories with us, such as the first Young Adult (YA) camp that her batch had planned. We also sang the Company Cheer and 团歌 Looking at the pictures of Guides from batches as far back as the 24th has made me recognise the huge legacy of our Company. Although we started off with 6 patrols, we have eventually expanded to 8, then 10 patrols numbering more than 100 Guides!
The second lecture conducted by Chai Ning was on how we should handle our logistics and manage our stores. Afterwards, we went for lunch and 集合-ed back at the GSL at 1225. We were split into 4 main committees which each Year 7 YA was in charge of, then into sub-committees which were managed by the Year 5 and 6 YAs.
1. Pioneering
- Gateway
- Walkway
- Gadgets
Pretty impressive, isn't it? It isn't everyday that we get to build such cool structures, so while it will be tiring, the end product and feeling of satisfaction that comes with it is definitely worth all that sweat!
2. Publicity
- Invitations
- Pre-event publicity
- Photobooth, photo montage + video
- Reception + exhibition
- Refreshments
The "backstage" committee that works hard to make sure that the most basic requirements are met. The scale of the campfire is rather big compared to the ATC and PLTC campfires that most Guides have attended, so 加油 to the people working on this!
- Campfire programme
- Fire + tech support
What's a campfire without the fire and songs? Hence, Song Leaders (SLs) are there to hype up the atmosphere and lead the participants in the various songs.:D
4. Deco & Souvenirs
- Deco
- Souvenirs
The names for these committees are quite self-explanatory. The decorations on the structures, reception booth, stage backdrop, etc. are done here. Other than making the place more aesthetically pleasing, the decorations also serve to provide a sense of cohesion throughout through links to the campfire theme.
We worked in our respective committees from 1230 to 1740. During this time, two or three patrols at a time went up to 团部 to assist Chelsea and Xue Qi (the Guides and YA Quartermistresses respectively) in the cleaning up. Along the way, we discovered many things, such as pickaxes and hammers, that we never knew were in 团部, and glanced through photos and trophies accumulated over the years.
At 1740, we 集合-ed back at the GSL where Cassandra and Chai Ning debriefed us before 解散. One thing we could have done better was to have a better sense of urgency as there were a number of people walking around and doing things slowly. If this is lacking, many things may end up overrunning and this may result in additional prep sessions to make up for the time lost.:O So let's do out best and work faster next time!
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Girl Guides - The Tie that Binds
姐妹情深女童军
Time: 1900-2200, exhibitions would be open at 1730
Venue: DHS school field (campfire), parade square (exhibitions)
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