Hello Guides! (:
For last Friday’s 集合, the y1s and y2s had a separate activity from the
y3s.
Year 1s + Year 2s Activity
The year 2s were given 20
minutes to teach the year 1s the basic lashes that we use in guides, the square
lash and diagonal lash.
Afterwards they were given another 20 minutes to teach the year 1s tripod lash and a-jia lash.
At the end of the teaching
session, each patrol, consisting of only year 1s and year 2s were required to
build a baggage rack each. They were given 30 minutes to do so.
The lash
activity was really fun and I learned how to tie a baggage rack. Though the
baggage rack was a bit out of shape and unstable, I still had fun tying it and
to me, it was another thing I learned in my life.
Reflections from a year 2…
As it was only the second 集合 for the Y1s, we as Y2s
had to teach them the basic lashes to set their foundations in Guides. Firstly,
we were given 15 minutes to teach them each of the basic lashes – square,
diagonal and tripod. Subsequently, we were tasked to build a baggage rack.
Although the tasks were seemingly easily, we as Y2s learnt a lot from this as
it was one of the first times that we were the ones leading our juniors. When
being given 5 minutes to go to tuanbu to get the necessary materials, we learnt
to properly communicate with one another despite the slight chaos in the midst
of transferring mu here and there. We learnt to give clear instructions to the
Y1s and made sure they understood; but most importantly I learnt to put my
juniors before myself like ensuring that they were not lost or confused as to
what was going on. Whilst teaching the Y1s on the lashes, it was not as easy as
it seemed. It took patience to convey our message across clearly in actions and
taking it a step at a time. It also reminded us the days when we as Y1s had
just entered Guides and how our seniors had been quite patient with us. Lastly,
when constructing the baggage rack; keeping in time required planning and
communication as we had to come together to ask for time extension without
exceeding the time limit. We learnt to be understanding towards the Y1s even
though they took a long time to tie a lash and we worked together, helping them
along the way. Overall, it was a simple but yet valuable experience for us.
Afterwards, the year 2s
had to leave for their parent teacher meeting. The year 1s then did some physical
training! They played catching with 2 year 4s as catchers. The forfeit for
being caught was 10 burpies! Next, the year 4s and year 1s did a set of
physical training! We ran around the block for two rounds and afterwards did
some squads!
Reflections from a year 1…
Four of
our seniors were catchers and we as fast as we could, trying not to get caught.
We had to do punishment if we were caught. In the end, I was only caught 2
times so I only had to do the punishment twice. Perhaps I was lucky and din get
caught often. Overall, the day was fun-filled and I had an enjoyable day spent
there.
Year 3 Activity
The year 3s were given 12 minutes to retrieve all the necessary
logistics at the grass patch at the elevated platform. 2 patrols combined to
complete a kitchen table, emergency shelter and a flagpole. 3 patrols combined
to complete a kitchen shelter as well.
Reflections from a year 3…
Overall,
I felt quite satisfied that our batch was able to complete building all the
structures within the given time limit. However, I still feel that we could
have been faster and that we should have a greater sense of urgency, so that we
would have more time to check our lashes and 收绳尾, as
well as to improve our structures to the best of our ability. If we had been
able to do that, we would not have to undergo the tedious forfeit of 90 jumping
jacks. Lastly, I feel that we should have worked faster when 拆-ing the structures by constantly 报时-ing, and having a greater sense of urgency. All
in all, I feel that today's 集合 was
really useful as it could help us practice and familiarise with the different
camp development structures, which would be useful to us during the upcoming
PLTC.
Hope everyone had a meaningful time!
Cheers,
Michelle
47th Batch Secretary
Michelle
47th Batch Secretary
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