Passing Down Parade, 24 June 2021

Hello Guides!

It is a big day for all of us as we held the Passing Down Parade during this week’s 集合. This would mean that the Year 1s will be enrolled as the Year 4s step down. For the first part of the Passing Down Parade, we played Quizizz, a 团 game planned by the Year 4 seniors. Then, the Year 4 seniors played all the video montages made by the different batches. We also played some games, like the Escape Room game hosted by the Year 3s. Following that, the new Year 3 roles were released and the Year 2 roles were released in patrol breakout rooms. We exchanged well wishes with one another and said our final goodbyes to the Year 4s. Here are some overall thoughts on how we feel. 

Reflection from a Year 1 

This Passing Down Parade was my first one and although it was held online, I still found it very touching. When I first knew that it would be held online, I was worried that it would lack a human touch, and the whole session would be very awkward. But throughout the whole session, I could tell how much effort was put into that three hour session. From the video for each batch to the games and polls, everyone had put in a tremendous amount of effort to make things work and I think the preparation journey along with the actual Passing Down Parade was a very fulfilling one. Through the session, we also got to see another side of our seniors. Most of the time we see them as strict but during this session, they were very down to earth and were just like our family. After the Passing Down Parade, I also reflected on my guiding experience thus far. I am very thankful for all my seniors for helping me along the way and helping me feel included in the Guides family. The Passing Down Parade also made me realize how much I have gained from Guides, such as perseverance, teamwork, inquisitiveness and so much more.

Reflection from another Year 1

During the Passing Down Parade, the Year 4s were all reluctant to step down and pass their roles down to the  Year 3s, and watching the videos the Year 2s, Year 3s and Year 4s prepared, I felt really reluctant too, and at that moment really did not want the Year 4s to step down. Even though I have only been in Guides for a few months, and the seniors are often strict, I could tell that they really cared a lot about us and they wanted the best for us. And while reading the messages the Year 4s wrote for us, I almost cried. I was and am really grateful for all the Year 4s have done for us, and I really hope the best for them in their futures. At the same time, I knew that it was time for the Year 3s to take up the responsibility, and I know that they would also do their best for us. I hope to keep in touch with the Year 4s, and become closer to the Year 2s and Year 3s. 

Reflection from a Year 2

For Thursday’s Passing Down Parade , the  Year 4s stepped down and Year 3s became the 领导层. It was a very touching farewell to the Year 4s. Firstly we played a short quiz to test our Guides knowledge and the announcement of company roles and patrol roles. I think that the announcement of roles signified a new start which we all look forward to. As a Year 2, this year I was nervous yet excited to receive my role and hoped to be able to carry on the legacy of my seniors and try my best in every task I am given. Each batch also had to prepare their own performance item which made the event even more meaningful as it would allow us to send our messages and well wishes to the y4s and express our appreciation to them for their guidance and teaching thus far. Overall, I felt that it was a very meaningful event and believe that we will all continue to strive to be better and take Guides to greater heights.

Reflection from another Year 2

On Thursday‘s Passing Down Parade, we had a fruitful and fun time even though it was held online. The performances held by the different batches was interesting to watch, especially how we filmed online and compiled different clips to form the final video. I think this is a display of how we can think creatively and out of the box to solve obstacles, in this case the lack of physical meetups, that block us from our final goal, completing the performance video. I also found the Year 3s performance exceptionally unique as I had never thought of creating an escape room online. The idea also seemed feasible in future 集合s. I feel that at the end of the day, our attitude towards the performances matter a lot. How we treat our batch performance and how much effort we put into it will determine the quality of the product. Passing Down Parade is a time to not only bid farewell to our seniors and thank them for their efforts, but also a time to celebrate our new roles for Year 2s and Year 3s. I hope that along with my batch mates, we can bond and get closer, like how our seniors have become close-knitted batches. I believe that that can make projects much easier, as well as instill a sense of belonging in Guides in all of us, so we do not give up during tough times. Overall, the Passing Down Parade was enjoyable.

Reflection from a Year 3

This was the second year the Passing Down Parade was held online, and I feel that this is a remarkable milestone in my Guiding journey after the past two years. After this Passing Down Parade, it would mean that our batch would be taking over the lead, spearheading all 集合s and Patrol Activities. I feel that this is the only time where I felt truly sad about the Year 4’s passing down, as the Year 4’s are our direct seniors who had taught us many skills over the past two years. Hence, we have grown more attached to them after being cared for under their guidance. Besides, I also feel very excited about getting my new role as one of the 领导层, as the roles I will get are more significant and I will have more opportunities to contribute to the 团 whether it is patrol level or company level. Moving on, being the oldest in the company, I will need to put in more effort and time into planning an enjoyable yet educational 集合 for my juniors. Even though our batch may not be as good as our seniors, we will try our best to improve and learn from our mistakes. I look forward to the start of CCA resuming and having more chances to step up and be the In Charge of various activities. 

In closing, this marks the end of the Passing Down Parade 2021. We are very blessed to have such caring and inspiring seniors. Thank you Year 4s for the encouragement and advice you have given us, and putting in so much effort into planning activities for us. We will strive to do our best and all the best in your future endeavours!

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Pok Jing

53届 Secretary