Patrol Activity, 13th April

Hi Guides!

On Monday, the Guides had Patrol Activity! :)

P1

For PA on Monday, the Year 3s had separate activities from the Year 1s and 2s. We had combined patrol activity with P2. Firstly, we had mass change. We were given 5 minutes to change into our Guides uniform. Everyone had to make it back before the time limit, anyone who failed to do so will have to mass change again in that given timing. After that, we were given some time to change back to our PE attire. Next, we were given 3.5 minutes to change into our guides uniform and another 3 minutes to change out. Unfortunately, only one of us succeeded in meeting the time limit in the last round.

Next, we had to gather spars from backstore to prepare for pioneering. We brought out 4 黄木， some 红木 4 青木, 2 白木and 2 浅蓝木。After which, the whole patrol was given 1 min to view a proposal. We were supposed to construct a viking. We started off with the building of a quadpod. Simultaneously, using scout's rafting, we made a platform as seats for the swing. We could have cheered and 报时 more often as that would have allowed us to keep better track of time. At the start, we moved quite slowly. Once the quadpod was done, we tied in 定脚 using 红木. The quadpod was a little unstable at the start, we should have 定 the quadpod well when we were tying it. Fortunately, our quadpod was able to stand. Next we further attached other spars to stabilise the structure. Due to lack of time at the end, we improvised the structure and removed 2 红木, which was initially used to stabilise the structure. Then, we attached the seats to the quadpod by tying it onto some 红木 using 粗麻绳. When we finally completed, we were quite unsure as to whether our structure would work out well. After some try-outs, it turned out successful! We took turns sitting on the 'swing'. After gathering the rest of the patrol, we took patrol photos together.

This was indeed a very enriching and fulfilling PA. This PA has helped us revise our lashes, especially those involved during pioneering. It also served to strengthen our sense of urgency through the mass change practices.

P2

For Monday's 集合, we had different activities from the Year 1s and 2s and we combined with the Year 3s from P1. 

The Year 1s and 2s did firelighting and practised their lashes, which gave the Year 2s an opportunity to step up and lead their juniors, especially since Passing Down Parade (PDP) is coming soon.

The Year 3s were given 5 mins to mass change into our guides uniform. All of us made it on time and we were then given 4 mins. We still made it on time but when we were given 3 mins, we 过时 by 5 secs. However, all of us helped and waited for each other, and when one person had already mass changed, we could help those who have yet to do so. This allowed us to complete changing faster and 集合 back in time.

We then had to take the logistics from frontier and we were given time to look at the proposal. We had to build a viking ship. I was the PL for the first part while Zi Xian was the PS. We started off with the quadpod first while some started on the rafting of swing. However, we could have tied the quadpod faster so we do not need to ask for time extension. Michelle then became the PL and Valerie was the PS. We continued tying a trapezium on the quadpod and then Valerie was the PL while Zi Xian was the PS. We asked for time extension in order to complete attaching the swing to the quadpod. However, we could have tied the lashes more quickly and tightly in order to save more time. Also, we learnt to have a better sense of urgency and not walk to the 麻布袋 to get the 麻绳 but instead run. We then had some time to play with the viking and also got the year ones and twos to take patrol photos as this was the last PA as a patrol. We them 拆-ed the structure and 搬 back everything to the frontier and 团部.

P3

We had our last PA with our Y4s, today! It was altogether quite sad, but I knew the Year 4s would plan something special for us as a farewell. We had creative gadgeting :) The theme was “Fairy-tale and P3 Jasmine”, and we had to build 2 structures according to this theme. Our seniors first gave us 5 minutes to take specified logistics from 团部. We had 3 minutes to brainstorm and discuss about the structures we were going to build. Overall, I felt that our discussion was quite productive, as people were willing to voice out their own ideas and contribute to the discussion. Hence, we had a rough idea worked out for our structures. 

Afterwards, we had 40 minutes to finish both structures. Initial progress was still okay, since we started building our structures within a few minutes while finalising the finer details of our structures. However, we could have had a higher sense of urgency and worked faster. We already knew the initial steps to build the structures, so we could have just started on them first instead of wasting the first few minutes still discussing. This is something we should be more conscious of in the future, especially if we already know what to do besides discussing. 

I feel that this theme was quite easy to work with, as it allowed for a good amount of flexibility while letting us still able to improvise with traditional Girl Guides methods to create something more unique. Our idea was to build 2 tripods and link them at the top with one A-架，somewhat resembling a castle. At the bottom, we would make a magic carpet out of gadget poles (gadget poles tied together in a rectangle, with netting/rafting across). This would symbolise the fairy-tale part of the theme; also, the magic carpet is found in the movie Aladdin, and there’s a princess Jasmine inside it! So this would suit the theme of “jasmine” in “P3 Jasmine”. Finally, we also planned to build another quad pod and use netting to make the number “3” across the 木, hence representing the “three” in “P3 Jasmine”. 

Unfortunately, the netting turned out too messy and the overall presentation did not look nice, so it was 拆掉-ed in the end. The idea of the magic carpet was also scrapped in the end, to make way for the idea of building a kind of staircase in-between the tripods. The end result turned out to be quite cool, somehow classy yet simple. 

For this creative gadgeting, I feel that we could improve by being more creative and being able to improvise more, instead of being inflexible and always thinking of the same old structures to help us fit the theme… such as using tripods just since tripods are quite handy for building most structures. The good thing about this PA was, it gave Year 3s another chance to lead the patrol. The Year 2s also had the opportunity to teach the Year 1s more skills. The Year 1s have also been picking up on their skills and following instructions quite well, keep it up! 

Anyway, thank you so much Year 4s for always planning our patrol activities for us, leading us as a patrol and facilitating conversation during patrol corners. Thanks so much for sacrificing precious sleep for us while you rush proposals for 集合! Hope you enjoyed this last PA with us.

P4

Today our patrol had our last PA with our Year 4s before they step down. We did pioneering and made a Fireman's Ladder and a seesaw. This was our first time doing Fireman's Ladder, and although many of us had a fear of heights, we cheered each other on and all conquered the Fireman's Ladder. For the seesaw, I think I could have picked a better 麻绳 as I spent a very long time 绕-ing the 麻绳 after tying my square lash.

Overall, I really enjoyed the PA as I was able to learn new things and also improve on my existing skills. I look forward to being able to plan such enriching and fun PAs for my juniors in the future.

P5

The PA was the the last PA with the Year 4s :( Firstly, we built a 8-men tent. After that, we were split into 2 groups: Year 1s in a group and Year 2s and 3s in another group. For the Year 1s, they are supposed to build the structure that the seniors had drawn out in the time given. For the Year 2 and 3s, we were supposed to come out with a simple structure, consisting of tripod lash, square lash and diagonal lash.

For this PA, although our cheering and 报时 have become much better, however, we still did not have the sense of urgency and were often moving around very slowly. I feel that we should work more on our sense of urgency and also move quickly from one place to another, even if it is just a short distance. However, while improving our sense of urgency, I feel that we should also continue cheering and 报时.

P6

Firstly, for this patrol activity, we had a pioneering session. We wanted to build a structure which is made up of a quad pod and a ladder at a side leading up to a platform. However, it was unsuccessful as the quad pod lash was too near to the top of the 木. After some shifting and movement of the木, the lash was loosened and the木 came out from the lash. Luckily, we were holding the木 and the structure did not topple on us. We then realized the importance of tying the lash at a lower section of the 木 to prevent the lash from coming out and possibly injuring someone. Pioneering takes a lot of effort and stamina too. 

Next, we had a go at the fireman’s ladder. Our Year 4s taught us how to build the structure and how to play it. It was really fun. I have learnt that we should trust our patrol mates and that they can be relied on and they are there for you when you need them. ☺

P7

For our last PA, we had PT with P10. We did chek chek, played tic tac toe and did commando crawl. We then cheered while doing exercises such as leg raise. Thereafter, we ran few rounds around Level 5 and did planking, jumping jacks and pumping. We then ended PT with a game of dog and bone. Although our last PA was slack, we used the last PA to bond with our patrol. It was a memorable PA.

P8

For Monday’s PA, firstly, we revised our first aid skills. After that, we proceeded to build a kitchen shelter. As we were quite confused at the beginning and there was quite a lot of miscommunication, we took quite a long time to 起 our kitchen shelter. This caused us to be unable to finish the kitchen shelter within the time limit and we had to 拆掉before we had a chance to finish building the kitchen shelter. After that, we went to try the fireman’s ladder. It was very interesting as it was our first time trying it. However, due to time constraints, only the Year 3s managed to try the fireman’s ladder. Overall, I feel that much can be improved such as our sense of urgency and that we should take note and remember what we have done wrong during this PA as this is the last PA with the Year 4s and they will not be there to tell us our mistakes after they pass down soon.

P9

Today was the last PA the Year 3s will have with the Year 4s and we started it off with doing two emergency shelter and a gadget which the PL could only see and lead the patrol. The gadget was tied by our seniors during PLTC. We were given 35 minutes in total. The lashes should be tight to make the gadget more stable as the loose lashes cause the gadgets to move easily. Next, we had to tie a structure to cross an acid river within 12 minutes and once doing so, we had to tie a gateway using gadget poles, something that someone can rest on and put shoes on. The structure for the acid river was not bad and we managed to complete it. We then built a heart shape gateway, rafting at the 顶脚 of the tripod for somebody to rest on and place the shoes. We managed to complete before the time limit which was an accomplishment and it turned out pretty. I felt that this PA was satisfying and had learned more to train our creativity and leadership. 

P10

Today was the last 集合 we have as a patrol and I think it's pretty cool that we had PT. We combined with P7 this time round and I have to say that the process was enjoyable even though some parts were pretty challenging. Moreover, I'll have to admit that it was rather heart warming to see the Year 1s try their best.

We hope that the Guides had an enriching Patrol Activity! Also, good luck for the upcoming Common Tests! :) 

Patrol Activity, 30th March

Hi Guides!

On Monday, we had our respective Patrol Activities! Below is the breakdown of what the various patrols did.

P1

Thoughts from a Year 3...

For PA on Monday, we were told to bring down gadget poles and pack our 配备. We had to bring down 2 长木, 4 中长木, 8 中木 and 2 短木. At the start, everyone in the patrol was allowed to see the inspection layout. After that, the whole patrol was blindfolded except the PL. Within the given time limit of 28 minutes, the patrol had to complete a emergency shelter, a shoe rack, a fire altar and also lay out items according to the inspection layout. The story line stated that it will rain soon. However, we did not really catch the hint and failed to set up the emergency shelter first. It was quite messy at first as in a rush, some people could not completely remember the layout although different parts of the layout were assigned to everyone. Also, as the patrol was blindfolded, it was difficult for the PL to carry out things as patrol mates had a hard time moving around. In the end, when time was up, we were unable to complete the structures required. Next, we were given 5 minutes to dismantle everything. Bearing the same story line and instructions in mind, we had to construct the exact same structures again, except in 25 minutes this time round. Time was a little tighter. However, the patrol was a little bit clearer on what to do now. However, we wasted a lot of time trying to build the emergency shelter and a poncho even broke. We should have better assigned manpower to start on the fire altar early. The layout during the second time was a bit neater as the PL was allowed to review the proposal again. After that, we were left with 15 minutes to finish the fire altar. It was quite rush. Unfortunately, the measurements we took were wrong and hence causing the fire altar to slant to a side. In the end, the zinc plate was unable to fit onto the fire altar. At the end of 25 minutes, we were told to dismantle everything. Next, we were given 10 minutes to redo the whole fire altar, this time however, without the patrol blindfolded. Things were much easier as we could take accurate measurements. Although we had some trouble at first, we managed to fit the zinc plate into the fire altar in the end. When we were done, we set up the fire altar by spreading sand and laying out the kindlings. We then filled up kettles to boil water. Subsequently, we cooked 2 packets of instant noodles. After we finished our food, we proceeded on to dismantle all our previous structures and pack our 配备.

This was indeed a very fulfilling PA, as it really trained on our ability to adapt to different situations. Also, we managed to enjoy our fruits of labour through the food we cooked during Outdoor Cooking. 

P2

Thoughts from a Year 3...

For today's PA, we started out with Firemen's Ladder. We learnt how to build a correct FML in which the base is larger than the top and that the middle 青木 had to be behind the two 红木 while the other two 青木 had to be in front of the 红木. We had to tie our lash tighter as it would be dangerous for the people who are climbing. We also had to 抽 more tightly.  We then managed to try it out. All of us did it even though it was the first try for many of us. It was easy to learn the steps even though it seemed hard at first. But everything came instinctively and we all flipped over. However, we could have  taken a shorter time to complete the FML so there would be more time left for OC. We then proceeded with outdoor cooking.:) We decided to prepare Mac and Cheese. We had to 起 a fire altar in 15 mins but as we 过时 by 5 mins and were unclear of some steps in taking the measurements, we had to pump 20.The measurements were supposed to be taken from the ground and we should take a shorter time to 打进 the four 中木. However, we were all more sure of how to build a fire altar after this 集合。We were given the proposal we had submitted the previous day to allow us to refer. We learnt how to light a more effective fire and sustain it longer. We had to arrange the twigs such that the middle part is pointing upwards, to allow the fire to rise. We could have helped more in sustaining the fire as it was mostly the Y4s who helped us. We then cooked the sauce and boiled the macaroni. Even though the sauce looked weird at first, it became better after it was cooked longer. The macaroni also managed to be cooked by the end of 集合, just in time for us to eat. We cleared up the mess first before we ate the food. However, we could have waited for everyone before we started eating instead. There was in total 3 plates of macaroni! The macaroni tasted nice for the first few mouths but we started getting sick of the taste after we eat too much. The sauce was grainy as it was not cooked long enough. We also barbecued the marshmallows and it tasted delicious.:D We were all satisfied with what we had cooked!:) Even though this was a fun 集合， we still managed to leaned lots of things from it like the building of FML and skills in lighting and sustaining the fire. We could have improved on the attire such as the cutting of nails as it was still an official 集合.

We were first required to build a gadget which proposal is only given to the PL.. The gadget was a another version of a kitchen dresser. As we had never built the structure before, we had difficulty understanding what the PL was instructing us to do. The structure involved a A 架 at a more larger angle compared to the typical tripod built for kitchen dresser. However we tried our best to follow the PL's instructions. However we 报时and cheered very little unless prompted. We could have improved on that towards PLTC. Next we built a eight man tent blind folded  with only the PL and PS allowed fto see. Our progress was very slow even after we were allowed to take out our blind folds. This is unacceptable. However towards the end, we sped up and had a greater sense of urgency. Next, we were told to packed two 配备s, We managed to keep the logistics and packed the 配备 in eight minutes as we helped each other's patrol. We then laid out our logistics. As many logistics were taken for other activities, we had many logistics absent. Hence our layout was incomplete. However we made it within the time limit.  Our PA ends after 拆掉.

P3

Thoughts from a Year 2...

Monday's PA was quite fun. at the start, we had obstacle journey. We had 2 stations. The first one was at Block F, level 3. We did wheelbarrow along the corridor, then we did caterpillar to obtain post it notes on the wall. Subsequently, we had to do lunges back and forth while we took turns to answer the questions on the post-it notes we collected. This station was not very hard and it was a good time to revise our knowledge on survival skills. The second station was at GSL, Level 2. We built an emergency shelter and treated a casualty with an open had wound and fractured left leg. The Year 3s left early, so we, as Year 2s had to take charge. This station was relatively simple and we learnt how to lead instead of relying on the Year 3s. Since we finished the OJ early, we sat down in a circle and practised or lashes. it was a good opportunity to brush up on our lashes and also clarify our doubts. After we had finished practising our lashes, we still had some time, so we decided to play a game, Escape. Overall, this PA was fun.

P4

Thoughts from a Year 3...

Today's PA has two parts with two different Year 3s leading. For the first part, we had to build a fire altar and Joan was the PL while I was the PS. We started off quite well but we could have cheered more consistently and 报时 more. The second part was the lighting and sustaining of the fire. I personally am not very good in outdoor cooking therefore for my part of the PA, we had some trouble. I felt that I, as a PL could have stepped up more and control both fires  as we were all minding our own business. The Year 2s were of great help in teaching the junior the fire lighting. Though our fire was not very successful, my patrol had a great time cooking outdoors and would strive better and do well the next time round preventing those common mistakes to happen again. 

P5

Thoughts from a Year 3...

For our previous patrol activity, we are required to build a kitchen shelter and a fire altar where we can do our outdoor cooking which is specially designed for the Year 3s upcoming combined outdoor cooking. Although we had sufficient time of 45 minutes and manpower as our seniors have offered to help us too, however, unfortunately, we were not able to meet up to our seniors' expectations.

Firstly, we took a long time to 起 the kitchen shelter. This is because we did not have a sense of urgency when laying out and attaching the canvas sheet to the 木. Furthermore, we also did not 顶 the structure properly and the 麻绳 also kept snapping during the 抽-info process. As such, we did not manage to complete the kitchen shelter.

Secondly, for the fire altar, the measurements were not able to fit the zinc plate. Furthermore, the lashes especially the tripod lash is also very loose and the whole structure is unstable. As a result, we had to 重打 part of the structure. However, due to a lack of time, we also did not manage to build a perfect fire altar.

Thirdly, for outdoor cooking, Since we did not have a perfect fire altar, we had to cook on the grass. Fortunately, we are able to complete the task and cook out food.

From this PA, I feel that we have to constantly practice our lashes so that it will be tight and we also have to have a sense of urgency when doing any kind of stuff. Furthermore, from this PA, I feel like I have gained a lot and we, as a patrol, will strive harder with a better sense of urgency so that we can meet the expectations of our seniors.

P6

Thoughts from a Year 3...

For this patrol activity, we had an outdoor cooking session.  Firstly, we had to build a fire altar.  Our patrol started to 打进 4 中木 such that the lengths and widths can accommodate the zinc plate.  On the first try, our structure was slanted and was a bit unstable.  Our patrol leader gave us 10-15 minutes to fix up the structure and make necessary changes; she also reminded us to constantly cheer and 报时. On the second try, we managed to adjust the structure and it was stable.  We had also tried to cheer and 报时 but I believe we could have done better. 

Next, we poured sand on the zinc plate and spread it out evenly. We placed 2 portions of 3 bricks each on top of the sand. Placing the 木麻黄 into a bird nest shape and between the bricks, we lighted the kindling with some matchsticks.  After a while, we managed to sustain both the fires. Meanwhile, our Year 4s and a few Year 3s taught the Year 1s on how to use a 原子炉. 

After all fires were sustained, and the utensils were washed, we started cooking our dishes.  It was a successful patrol activity as we had managed to cook many dishes and different kinds of food, such as: roasted marshmallows with milo powder, noodles with egg and crabmeat, luncheon meat and milo. However, feedback was given from our Year 4s that we were quite disorganized during the cooking of the dishes. I hope that in the future, we will be able to stay more focus and concentrated on one thing at the time.

Overall, it was a really fun patrol activity and we really enjoyed this outdoor cooking session.  I hope that there will be more of these activities in the future.  We will continue to do our best in the upcoming activities. J

P7 and P10

Thoughts from a Year 3...

We first were required to build a gadget which proposal is only given to the PL. The gadget was a another version of a kitchen dresser. As we had never built the structure before, we had difficulty understanding what the PL was instructing us to do. The structure involved a A 架 at a more larger angle compared to the typical tripod built for kitchen dresser. However we tried our best to follow the PL's instructions. However we 报时and cheered very little unless prompted. We could have improved on that towards PLTC. Next we built a eight man tent blind folded with only the PL and PS allowed to see. Our progress was very slow even after we were allowed to take out our blind folds. This is unacceptable. However towards the end, we sped up and had a greater sense of urgency. Next, we were told to packed two 配备s, We managed to keep the logistics and packed the 配备 in eight minutes as we helped each other's patrol. We then laid out our logistics. As many logistics were taken for other activities, we had many logistics absent. Hence our layout was incomplete. However we made it within the time limit. Our PA ends after 拆掉.

Thoughts from a Year 3...

For today's PA, the Year 3s of both P10 and  P7  combined and did a series of things like pitching an 8 man's tent, gadgeting and starting a fire. The juniors were separated from us and they carried their own activities such as building a flagpole. I think we did kind of badly during the first half where we 过时-ed multiple times. This can be improved by having a sense of urgency. Our patrol morale was very low and nobody bothered to 领cheer which should be taken note of for future 集合s even when we don't feel like it.

P8

Thoughts from a Year 2...

For Monday’s Patrol Activity, we were first tasked to take 10 half-bamboos, 10 bamboos, 10 中短木s, 10 中木s, 14 中长木s and 14 长木s, in a time limit of 7 minutes. Then it was revealed that we were going to do creative gadgeting, with the theme of a gateway. This was to redeem ourselves from the previous embarrassment during creative gadgeting; a few weeks ago during the last 集合 of term one. We were given 5 minutes to discuss then were given 40 minutes to tie our gateway. The twist is that the year 4s would also tie their own gateway, at the same time as us; and also that we should aim to tie as many lashes in our gateway as possible. When the 40 minutes started, though we still did not have a concrete plan, we started to tie two tripods with 顶脚s. As time proceeds we eventually came up with an idea, by putting a 长木 on the two tripods then tying P8, made by half-bamboos, onto the 长木. We asked for time extension of 7 minutes and were able to complete our gateway with the time limit. We then 集合, and the year 4s commented on our improvement since the previous creative gadgeting. Following that, we explained our gateway, while the year 4s did so too.

Next, we were told to cha the gateway and return the 木s back to团部 and bring down the flagpole, flag kit and a dome tent. The year 4s taught us how to correctly tie to the flagpole to the ground. Afterwards, due to time constrains, we were only briefly taught how to make a dome tent, and was then told to bring all the logistics up to 团部 again.

We ended off PA by playing paparazzi for about 15 minutes and were then dismissed.

P9

Thoughts from a Year 3...

Today our patrol did outdoor cooking. First, we were given 40 mins in total to tie a fire altar and a creative gadget that can come in aid for our outdoor cooking, basically serving us a platform for cutting of ingredients, etc. etc. We took 25 mins to tie our fire altar which was not bad but just need to take note to tie the 顶脚 lower. We had a hard time thinking of another gadget due to a shortage of gadget poles however we managed to do a modified kitchen dresser. After we did the gadgets, we started with outdoor cooking. We were given 30 minutes to cook and 8 matchsticks to use. However, we didn't know what went wrong with the fire. Once we lighted it onto the 木麻黄, it went off after a while when we tried to blow it. After many many tries, exceeding the target goal of 8 matchsticks, we managed to sustain a fire. We roasted marshmallows and cooked fried rice. It was a fun time to bond with the patrol as we had many difficulties but nevertheless, having many comical moments.

We hope that the Year 1s, 2s and 3s had many takeaways from this session of PA. :) 

Hike, 28th March

Hi Guides!

We had a hike at Henderson Waves and the parks surrounding it on 28th March! The patrols were paired up before they set off on the hike. Throughout the hike, the Guides had to complete 3 checkpoints and 5 stations. At the end, the first 2 patrols to reach the end point would be the winners. 

Station 1

Description: 

This station will be charades and both patrols will compete against each other. 3 members in each patrol will be responsible for guessing, and the remaining patrol members will be shown the word that they are supposed to act out. They can either act it out or make a sound. Both patrols will be given different words. At the end of each round (6 mins), 3 different people will volunteer to guess while the others act out the word. There will be 3 rounds in total. The patrol that solved lesser number of words will have to do a forfeit, which is writing their patrol name with their butt. 

Station 2

Description:

Part 1:

Measure the distance in pacings of two specific markings on the floor (there are markings on the floor, e.g. 60+m above sea level etc)

Part 2:

There'll be a 5×5 bingo grid on the floor (masking tape) where patrol members have to answer questions or complete a certain task for each box. 

First patrol to complete both tasks wins and the losing patrol will have to do a forfeit (one cup of diluted vinegar water per patrol).

Station 3

Description: 

The station will be a mini race, where the two patrols will start at the bottom pavillion and go through obstacles to get to the top pavillion.

1) They will have to piggyback another member until they reach the steps

2) They will be given twine to tie all their legs together, then they have to climb the stairs together

3) The patrols will then be given 15 cups that they will have to stack into a pyramid formation

○ they will also be given 3 ping pong balls which they can use to either eliminate a member from the other patrol or use the ping pong balls to try and knock down the other patrol’s pyramid

4) They will play an electric fence twist in the pavillion 

○ Firstly, there will be boxes/spaces in the pavillion tied by raffia string 

○ Each space will have a different colour, which will be marked out using coloured paper

○ The patrol has to form pairs- one person will be blindfolded (using garbage bags), while the other will direct the blindfolded

○ Each patrol will send out 5 pairs (10 people) for this activity. If there are not enough people, some can go again. 

○ Objective of this game is to get the blindfolded partner on all fours where the spaces are of the same colour. 

The losing patrol (the slower one to finish the race) has to do maboleh on the steps.

Station 4

Description:

Each patrol will first play five stones on the table inside the pavilion. They will be allowed to proceed once they can grab 4 stones. (If the patrols are really unable to catch 4 stones, the minimum number would be reduced to 3) Once done, they will go over to the foot of the hill. Then, they will have to take off their shoes and throw them within a boundary that we will mark out. They will be able to proceed once 3 shoes have entered the boundary. The losing team will have to run up the hill and down again before proceeding.

Station 5

Description: 

Each patrol will go to one pavillion to carry out their activity. Firstly, the patrol has to split into groups of 3. The different groups will be conducting the activity simultaneously. For round 1, one person will be blindfolded, one will be striking a pose (given by station master) while the last person will be in charge of directing the blindfolded person to imitate the pose. The person directing cannot touch the blindfolded person and can only verbally tell her how to move her limbs. This will go on until round 1 is over (4 mins), and they will switch roles i.e. different person will be blindfolded etc. There are 3 rounds in total. Station masters will then collate the total number of poses that each patrol did, and the losing patrol will have to do a forfeit. The forfeit will be the entire patrol doing a funny pose (given by station master) and a picture will be taken of them. 

In the end, P1 and P4 emerged the winners! But, all the patrols walked away with prizes :) Hopefully the Guides enjoyed the hike and took the opportunity to bond with their patrol members!