Hello Guides!
For this week’s 集合, we had Batch PT (Physical Training), built Patrol Flag Poles, and also completed a 团 activity!
Circuit PT
After mass changing into the PT Kit, the Year 1s and Year 2s headed to different locations for Batch PT. Each batch was tasked to complete Circuit PT.
The Year 1s were to do as many circuits of the following PT exercises as possible within 25 minutes:
- 1 length of lunges
- Running 1 round around the level
- 20 burpees
- 2 minute leg raise
- 20 jumping jacks
The Year 2s were given the same amount of time, but slightly different PT to complete:
- 1 length of lunges
- 1 minute pumping position
- 1 length of crab walk
- 20 burpees
Both batches had a 1 minute water break after every circuit was completed. In addition, they also had to set their own goals for the number of circuits they aimed to complete. This allowed them to set a target for themselves but also allowed them to think realistically.
Reflection from a Year 1:
It was a new experience as we did not have this activity in the past. We were confused in the beginning as there were no Year 2s to lead us. Therefore we had to take the initiative to step up to lead the group. There was a little confusion and miscommunication at first due to us being unsure of what to do. However we managed to solve it by ensuring that everyone was clear on the instructions before continuing the activity. Throughout the activity, we were rushing through the exercises as we needed to complete the amount of circuit we set for ourselves which made some of us forget to 等人 and having the senior to constantly remind us to do so. I feel that we didn’t look out for one another much as we were too focused on completing the task. Besides that we learnt to look out for one another and 照顾好人 as we are a batch. However, I also observed some of us took the initiative to cheer and 报时 although it required some prompting in the beginning. The cheering also helped to boost the batch morale. Overall, although some things required some reminders from the Year 3s, there was an improvement from over the months since we joined Guides.
Reflection from a Year 2:
We had Batch PT and we were to complete as many circuits as possible. We were to do 1 length of lunges, 20 burpees, 1 min pumping position, 1 length of crabwalk and run 1 round around the block. We were unable to complete more than 2 circuits under the given timing as we had not undergone PT sessions for a long time. Through this, we realised that we should improve on our stamina as we had difficulty completing the PT and took a long time. However, PT felt less stressful as we got to do it as a batch, cheering as a batch has increased our morale and distracted us from feeling tired. From that, I have also realised the benefits of cheering as it has made us feel happier while we cheered one another on, encouraging one another. On the other hand, I realised that we had to work on our sense of urgency as the PT could have been completed faster. Overall, this session of PT has indeed brought our batch closer and trained our stamina.
Building of Flag Pole
After both batches had completed their Circuit PT, the Year 1s and Year 2s mass changed out of their PT Kit and into their PE Attire for the next activity, the building of their Patrol Flag Poles!
Each patrol built their Flag Poles at the D Area. This helped to better prepare the Guides for Annual Training Camp (ATC) as they practiced how to build the Flag Poles. It helped improve their sense of urgency and allow them to work together as a patrol. Year 2s could learn to step up and lead the patrol.
Reflection from a Year 2:
On Friday's 集合, we were tasked to build a Flag Pole. When collecting logistics, our patrol had forgotten to take a rubber mallet. Luckily, Patrol 1 took an extra one and were kind enough to lend it to us. As we had tied a Flag Pole in a previous Patrol Activity planned by our seniors, we were somewhat familiar with the structure and managed to get it up in the end. As the mud was too dry, our 银锭 kept falling out despite countless times of trying and even resorted to adding water to the mud. While building the structure, we should have been more aware of our surroundings and 照顾好人和东西 to prevent our manpower and logistics from being kapped.
团 Activity
Lastly, the Guides had a 团 activity, where each patrol had to retrieve a different number of logistics, and come together as a 团 to ensure each patrol can build an identical structure within 35 minutes. Every 5 minutes, 1 Guide from every patrol could see what the proposal diagram of the structure looked like.
Reflection from a Year 1:
During the 团 activity, we moved really slowly and 过时 often. This reminded me of the importance of working faster and together to be more efficient and to really 报时 more to keep track of time so that we could ask for time extension before the time is up. I also learnt how to build a new structure which is a flag pole. The Year 2s explained a lot to us so that we could learn how to build it. I also once again managed to practice tying my lashes so that I can improve on it and hopefully, I can tie faster and tighter in future and apply this skill when building structures.
Reflection from a Year 2:
During 集合, one of the activities we had to complete was a 团 activity. We had to build a structure which has to be standardised to a certain patrol. As each patrol was given a different amount of logistics, we had to move around to other patrols which had more logistics than us and this share it with them. In my opinion, it was very messy as many of us did not know which patrol has more logistics and we were all over the place. Furthermore, each person in the patrol had to go up to the IC to look at the diagram given for 40 seconds. This also tested our communication skills with our patrol as well as with the 团 because we had to tell them which 木 has to be place where and what 木 to be used. Thus, I think that we should all step up more and increase the spirit between our 团 by working together instead of just within our patrols.
I hope everyone learnt something and bonded with their batch during the 集合. Rest well!
Published by:
Heather
51st Batch Secretary
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