Hello Guides!
On Monday, we conducted Contingent Training within each batch to prepare for the upcoming World Thinking Day contingent. The year 3s also attended a Camp D lecture held by our year 4s.
Contingent Training:
We had Contingent Training by batch as each batch has different progress in learning. This way, the year 2s could also get more attention during the practice since it is their first time participating in the contingent for World Thinking Day.
Reflection by a year 2:
On Monday, we had Contingent Training. Since it was the first time most of us had ever done foot drills and marching, it was a generally new experience for us. At first, I found it difficult to remember all the steps and the instructions as they were all in Malay, but after a while, I began to be able to remember the instructions and the steps. The senior helping us was also very kind and helpful as whenever we made a mistake, she would not scold us and instead would allow us to redo the steps. She also gave us helpful pointers on how to remember the steps and their order. Furthermore, she allowed us to take frequent water breaks to allow us to stay hydrated and rest. I feel that although it was very tiring, it was also a very eye-opening experience as we got to prepare for World Thinking Day which is an event that is dedicated to Girl Guides. It is also one of the first events that we are able to do with the 团. The Contingent Training was also one of the first times that we have worn our 半制. I felt very proud wearing it because when wearing it, we are representing our CCA, Girl Guides. Although this was not our normal Patrol Activity or 集合, I have really learnt a lot from this experience and I am excited that we will be able to do this every year for the next 2-3 years. Overall, this was a meaningful experience that allowed me to truly feel what it is like being able to represent Guides.
Reflection by a year 3:
On Monday, one of the activities we did was Contingent Training. For Contingent Training during the 集合, we had to train and practise our foot drills with the Malay commands as a batch. As it had been a while since the last time we did foot drills and Contingent Training, most of us had already forgotten most of the steps and instructions that were in Malay. However, since we had done the drills a few times before, we had some understanding of what each drill was and how to do it, thus we were able to revise and refamiliarise ourselves with the various drills and be able to do it quickly. I think it is also quite commendable that we were rather synchronised in our movements as a batch even though there were many of us and we do not have a lot of experience and practice with foot drills. We were quite coordinated in moving, turning, and marching together. The Contingent Training also helped us bond as a batch and work on our coordination. Although it was quite a relaxed part of 集合, we should have still maintained the same sense of urgency and seriousness as the other activities during the same 集合 like the Camp Development Lecture and Mass Change. Although our synchronisation had improved a lot, there were still areas that we could improve on. For instance, there were a few times where the length of our steps were different and not exactly in sync which caused a few of us to accidentally step on each other. Overall, I felt that the Contingent Training really helped us refresh our memory on the various foot drills for World Thinking Day and although we have improved from last year, there are still a few areas we can improve on.
Reflection by a year 4:
For Monday’s Patrol Activity we had Contingent training as a batch. We recapped some of the basic commands like “ke kiri pusing” and “ke kanan pusing” as some of us may have forgotten the respective directions of the commands. Although we were generally familiar with the flow of the actual contingent, it was good that we can take this training opportunity to revise on the World Thinking Day procedure. After the first practice, we identified some areas we needed to work on. We had to work on being more synchronised and ensuring our foot drills are up to standard. Some requirements were that our leg had to be 90 degrees when “checking”, and have a sharp walking motion when marching. Through the practice today, we were able to follow the timer’s commands better and thus we improved on being more synchronised. We practised the foot drill for “baris bersurai” multiple times as we faced some difficulties trying to be synchronised. Oftentimes, we marched at different speeds and did the Guides sign at different timings. However, I believe that after all the practice sessions, we would definitely improve on our standards and set a good example for our juniors. Lastly, we also worked on having a more aligned contingent formation after “ke kanan lurus”. All in all, I feel that this was a good batch bonding activity where we train together and learn from our mistakes. I am looking forward to the subsequent foot drills practice and definitely the World Thinking Day contingent.
Camp D Lecture:
The Year 3s had a Camp D lecture before they would proceed to plan out a pioneering proposal and carry out their proposal soon later.
Reflection by a year 3:
On 8th February's 集合, we, the year 3s, were to have a lecture and we were notified earlier to bring our guides lecture book. As we have not had a lecture in a very long time, I anticipated the content that was to be addressed. To my surprise, we were given a briefing on camp development, a project that we were expected to run ourselves for the rest of the 团 later this year. I feel that this is a good opportunity for us year 3s to step up and lead the 团, as we would be undergoing Patrol Leader Training Camp and applying for our desired 团 roles soon. Hence, I find that this is a good opportunity for me to improve on my leadership skills and step up to help my fellow guides and batchmates. We sat in the year 3J classroom on the 4th floor in the y3 and y4 block, and were tasked to take notes as we listened to the briefing. In the slides, two of our year 4 seniors went through the theme of the camp, the limitations of our structures such as not being able to use certain lashes, expectations for our standardized proposal, and how to standardize and arrange our information and planning in an organized way that is easy to read. They had also addressed their expectations and the things that we should take notes of when drawing our sketches of the structures that we were planning to build. Through the senior's briefing, I have managed to recap on the contents that must be included in the proposal, as well as how to email or cc the respective guiders and seniors. We were split into 3 groups of 8 members each and were tasked to come up with a pioneering and gadgeting structure with the given logistics respectively, and my group has agreed on the idea of building a slide. I hope to mature in my leadership skills and responsibility through camp development.
Mass Change:
Reflection by a year 3:
For last 集合, the year 3s had a Camp D Lecture in 全制, so we practiced mass changing into 半制 before proceeding to do foot drills. Through this mass change, I got to refresh my memory on how to mass change within the given time. We have not done mass change in quite a while and through mass change, I learnt the importance of the sense of urgency. With a sense of urgency, then we can ensure that we change efficiently into 半制 and we can avoid 过时-ing. It is important to have constant 报时 during mass change too so that we can always be aware of how much time has passed and ask for time extension as needed. I also got revise on the basic 制服礼节 and how we cannot put our 制服 on the floor. The seniors also checked our attire before we left the toilet, and this allowed me to reflect on whether my attire was neat and presentable.Through mass change, I also learnt the importance of working together. For instance, we can help others clip their shirt back onto the hangar or help each other 整理制服 to make sure we are all presentable. Also, the people who mass change faster can also help by asking for time extension on behalf of the others. All in all, I believe we could improve on our sense of urgency and 报时 more often.
We hope that everyone managed to recap on their foot drills and the year 3s have benefitted from the lecture.
Published by:
Pok Jing
53届 Secretary
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