Hello Guides! During today’s 集合, we had creative gadgeting and station games!
The overall storyline is as follows:
It is the year 2040. Emerald, an organisation which was planning to invade all countries has been brought to a standstill by the Allied Forces. Although the war has ended and troops of Emerald are retreating from Singapore, Singapore is still in a state of shock. Unfortunately, some of your fellow friends from Singapore have been kept hostage by Emerald. As part of Singapore’s search and rescue team, you have been assigned to track down and rescue your lost teammates from the enemies grasp. You have to leverage on your guides’ skills and knowledge to complete this dangerous mission. Good luck and everyone will be awaiting your return.
Creative Gadgeting ( Bridge )
Having been assigned to the task, your team quickly sets off to find the captives. However, not long after your team sets off, you hit a roadblock. A huge swamp looms in front of you. You know walking around the outskirts of the swamp will waste too much precious time. Your team quickly sets out to build a bridge that will be able to get them across.
Reflection from a Year 1
During the bridge building, I realized that we had to improve on our lashes and knowledge on Girl Guides. This is because next year, we would no longer be the youngest and will have to guide the next batch of Year 1s and teach them. If we cannot set a good example of a basic lash or how to build a simple structure such as a tent or a shelf, it will affect them severely. Another thing I think we should improve on is our awareness. To avoid things or manpower to be ‘kapped’, we must continuously keep an eye on our things and take care of them. Another example is that we did not realise is that we could build the two tripods closer together. If we were more aware and realised this earlier, we could have been more efficient. Although we still have many things to improve on, generally, we have improved in a number of areas. We cheered a lot more and constantly 报时. We also asked for our kapped things back and better took care of our things. Our sense of urgency also improved and we managed our time better.
Reflection from a Year 2
For 集合, our first activity was to build a bridge. We had to follow a draft drawn by the seniors and had to take turns to look at the draft. We could not remember the details and did some parts of the structure wrongly and had to redo it after we double checked again. We also noticed that we had built the structure in the wrong sequence after time had run out and the structure was extremely unstable. We learnt to step out and look at the bigger picture rather than rush to complete a structure and to take note of the small details which may affect the whole structure. We also learnt to 照顾好人 and 照顾好东西 as we were so occupied with trying to finish the bridge that we did not notice that some of our items had gone missing. I also realised that it is a 团 effort and that if we see another patrol’s logistics or patrol member get taken away, we should also step up and ask for it back rather than think that it has nothing to do with us. While building the bridge, I felt that we could have 报时 and cheered more frequently.
Creative Gadgeting ( Tent )
After a long day of walking, your teammates have barely any energy left. Your team decides to build a tent, a place where you can rest and regain energy.
Reflection from a Year 1
Creative gadgeting was very fulfilling to me. We got to think of different ways to build a tent rather than sticking with the normal ones. It was also a good chance for us to apply and revise our 八字节，square and diagonal lashes. We had to listen to all of our ideas in order to create an improvised structure successfully. However, our structure was quite unstable. With the help of our Year 3 seniors, we learnt that we should always prioritize the stability of the structure before making the structure more advanced. We also learnt to make sure that we look at the bigger picture of the structure to make sure nothing is slanted and also make sure that there is no protrusion. Lastly, we learnt to 照顾好人 and 照顾好东西. Overall, we learnt many things from creative gadgeting so it was very fulfilling.
Reflection from a Year 2
For yesterday’s 集合, our patrol worked together to build a shelter during creative gadgeting. It was a very meaningful 集合 as we benefited a lot from the process. Firstly, we learnt the importance of 照顾好人，照顾好东西. We should not only focus on what we are doing but also on our surroundings. Instead of simply asking back our logistics and manpower, we could have adapted to the situation. For example, we could have moved our logistics under the structure. Secondly, we should plan ahead and make sure our structure is stable. Since we used A-架 as part of the structure, it was essential to include a diagonal but we did not do that. It is also important for us to complete the structure as a patrol for maximum efficiency. As the Year 2s, we should not only be task oriented and should help teach our Year 1s and guide them as well. It is also essential that we constantly 报时 to keep track of time so that we do not 过时 and we should also cheer to boost our 团 morale. Afterall, this is a 团 effort. We also learnt that we should not do things blindly without an aim in mind. Before doing so, we should also understand the rationale behind it so that we can complete it in a much better way.
Station 1: Trekking Signs, Water Filter and Physical Training
You and your team have been walking in the forest for a while now, searching for any clues that might lead you to the captives. Suddenly, one of your teammates chanced upon signs carved on a tree, probably left behind by the captives. You know that solving these trekking signs will lead you closer to them. You will have to find 10 post-its and solve them.
After walking for a few hours, your team sits down to rest and recover energy. When you feel for your water bottle, you realise that there is no more water left in it. You walk to a nearby river to refill your bottle, only to find that the water is muddy. With no time to waste, your team quickly assembles a water filter to get clean water to drink. For this station, you will have to list out the steps and materials needed to build a water filter.
After resting, your team is recharged and ready to continue with the Mission. However, their bodies are stiff from sitting too long, and it’s not good for dealing with the fast and agile enemies. You decide to warm up first before setting off. Your patrol will have to pick 3 slips of paper and do the PT listed on the paper.
Reflection from a Year 1
When we started the station games at station 1, we had to find 10 post it notes around the classroom. The seniors hid it really well, there was even one piece in between tables. The notes we saw had trekking signs on them, one of them representing “one fine day”. Only the Year 2 seniors were familiar with them. We were ashamed as we were reminded to revise our Guides notes. Although we did, we still couldn’t decipher any of the signs. In future, we have to improve our memory and revise the Guides notes more frequently. Next, we had to list the materials and instructions on how to make a water filter for a scenario. However, we were not entirely sure of the steps. Even as the seniors showed us the instruction sheet, we were not familiar with the knots needed. We were reminded that we should be familiar with gadgets such as the water filter. Last but not least, we also had Physical Training where we did jumping jacks, leg raise and running. This helped to boost our patrol morale as well as our health. All in all, I really enjoyed this station and will definitely better familiarise myself with the trekking signs and gadgets.
Reflection from a Year 2
In station 1, I learnt a lot of things like how to build a water filter and that I needed to know my trekking signs better. As Year 2s, we should also include the Year 1s more as they may be confused with what we are doing, and we as a patrol needed to be more bonded in order to know each other better. We should also revise the Guides notes on the water filter as we were not very clear on how it should be built, and also know the other types of water filters. For Physical Training, we could have done better by putting in more effort and waiting for those who need it, and we need to make sure everyone is alright before continuing on. However, my patrol cheered a lot which helped to boost our patrol’s morale.
Station 2: Guides Code, Word Pocket with a Compass and Riddles
Although your team has spent hours searching for clues on the whereabouts of the prisoners, your efforts were futile. Suddenly, one of your teammates chanced upon some clues left by the prisoner. However, it was written in an ancient language, which resembles Petroglyph. Your job is to find all the 5 post-its and decipher what the secret message is, but do be wary of your surroundings too! Having deciphered the coded message, you infiltrate the enemy base, only to be caught in a trap. You realise that the enemies had expected your arrival, and trapped you in a room. The only way out is to find the word pockets and solve the puzzle. The key in this station has been found! You unlock the lock and see a door ahead. The only thing that lies between you and freedom is a bunch of riddles set as a backup security system in the room. Only by solving the riddles can you open the lock and escape.
Reflection from a Year 1
For station 2, regarding the guides code, I felt that I could have familiarised more with the different symbols. I found the code for each letter quite easy to understand and remember. However, the symbols for the various actions, I could have studied it more thoroughly prior to the 集合 so that I could remember it better. During the 集合, I could have 报时 and cheered more frequently aside from being fixated on the task itself. I also feel that I could have looked through the way to use the compass more thoroughly. However, I found this station very meaningful and it was different from what we usually did.
Reflection from a Year 2
For this 集合, I feel like I could have revised the Guides code more. Although I am aware of how to read Guides code, I’m not very efficient in doing so. It takes me a while to decipher the code and thus wastes time that could be used for other activities. The word pocket was an interesting activity and I enjoyed it. I think we should have focused more on what the senior had said and only opened the pockets with the words in it instead of blindly opening the others. This would have helped us to proceed with the activity faster and more efficiently. I think I should have known clearly how to read a compass and could have finished the activity under the time given if I had known how to do so. Now I am clear of how to read it and will definitely be able to next time. The riddles were enjoyable as well as I enjoy doing riddles. We were able to solve most of them but some of them were trickier. Overall, this was a beneficial 集合.
Station 3: Raffia String Navigation and First-Aid
While you are finding clues to where your captive friends are, you see a few injured soldiers lying on the floor. Upon closer inspection, you realise that they are soldiers of the Allied forces. You rush forward to help them, but almost gets caught in a trap. The bushes of the forest are dense, so your team will have to navigate through the traps slowly.
The injured soldiers are seriously wounded and in need of help! Your team and you are to quickly apply the first aid skills you’ve learnt during training and save your comrades.
Reflection from a Year 1
We felt that the third station was one that really helped to bond us together as a patrol, improve our communication skills and revise our first aid skills. Performing the first aid skills that we have learnt on our patrol mates also allowed us to apply what we read in real life. It was initially a bit difficult to pass through the rafia string maze with one leg tied together with another member of the patrol. However, with some coordination and communication, we managed to finish the race quickly and get through the maze without touching any of the raffia strings. Through the first aid skills training, we found out that we were not so familiar with our first aid skills. Therefore we should and will revise the skills at home with our guides notes. Lastly, we hope that we will be able to improve our first aid skills after much practice at the next training and we hope that we can have more opportunities to apply these skills during the next few 集合s. We also realised the importance of communication as a patrol as this would allow us to complete tasks more efficiently.
Reflection from a Year 2
This station allowed us to bond with our patrol mates and juniors and interact with them more. Initially, it was very hard to move after we tied our legs together with 白绳 and we could not get through the raffia string maze easily. The maze looked extremely complicated and we were afraid that we could not make it through smoothly. However, through the course of the maze, we opened up to each other more and communicated with each other, such as counting and telling each other when to lift our legs up. Fortunately, all of us managed to make it through the maze and we were very happy. I think we learnt the importance of teamwork and coordination. If we were not willing to work together, we would not have finished the maze. Even after we got through the maze, we helped each other to untie the 白绳. For the first-aid portion, we tried our best to perform the first-aid and teach our year 1s. Unfortunately, we did not revise the guides notes well and tied some of the bandages wrongly. This station allowed us to revise our first-aid skills and helped us familiarise with it more so that we can better teach our Year 1s. It was also the first time in a while that we practiced our first-aid skills, so we did not perform very well. Hence, we hope that we can improve our first-aid skills in the future 集合s.
Patrol Corner
This was a time where we reflect on what we have done well and what are some points of improvement to note for the future 集合s.
Reflection from a Year 2
During patrol corner, our seniors talked to us about our activities during 集合. During 集合, we had station games and creative gadgeting. For station games, our seniors commented that in general, my patrol was quite familiar with the trekking signs and could solve the riddles quite easily. However, we had to brush up on our knowledge of first aid as most of us were not very familiar with the standard bandaging methods. We also could have studied the structures used when hiking in the wild like water filters. For creative gadgeting, our seniors commented that we should have a greater sense of urgency and be more alert to our surroundings. Our seniors also commended us on the fact that during creative gadgeting, we stepped out to look at the bigger picture and thought of a concrete plan before starting to build the structure. I feel that this is important as by having a plan, we could build the structure more easily without having to redo things because we tied it wrongly.
We hope that everyone has learnt something new from this 集合 and bonded well with one another!
Published by:
Cefina
52届 Secretary
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