Hi Guides,
The following are some reflections from the various patrol members during this week’s Patrol Activity. It is also the first Patrol Activity we had with our Y1s!
Reflection from a y3 in P1:
On Monday, we carried out the first PA with the Y1s. As the concept of working on a different activity is new to them, we patiently guided them through pioneering basics that their batch mates may not have learnt yet. Although I was not the appointed IC, I found that the patrol activity has provided me with many chances to step up and teach the Y1s basic pioneering lashes. We were tasked to build a swing out of spars. One problem we encountered was the timber hitch, which was something that caused a lot of confusion among us. Embarrassingly, I was not very sure of how to tie the timber hitch, having seen many different substitutes for the hitch. However, the Y4 seniors managed to do a demonstration, which is much appreciated. Another problem was leaving the Y1s out a few times. Since the Y1s did not know how pioneering lashes differ from gadgeting lashes, we unknowingly shifted the work to the Y2s instead of teaching the Y1s patiently. A part of this was due to being behind time, and we were rushing to complete the structure within the time limit. However, this was mostly overlooked on our parts and served as a reminder to include our Y1s as new members of the patrol. One takeaway was that we managed to complete the swing, albeit having to ask for time extension. While we certainly could have been faster, the first pioneering structure with the Y1s proved to be a success. As memorable as it was, there were many takeaways in our first Patrol Activity with the Y1s, and I hope we can have equally, if not more meaningful patrol activities together in the future.
Reflection from a y3 in P2:
For this Monday’s Patrol Activity, we played treasure hunt. We were split into two groups in our patrol. Each group had to compete to see who could finish 5 stations faster. Afterwards, based on the letters given after finishing each station, we had to figure out where the final destination was and find the treasure hidden there. There were two treasures hidden, so the group who finished faster could go find the better treasure first. We tried our best to complete the stations as fast as we could. The 1st station was”Don’t answer the question”. We were asked a question and could only answer with Guides related answers or a senior’s name, while avoiding to answer the question correctly. It was fun hearing each other’s answers to the questions. For the second station, we had to find a First-Aid pouch hidden in the classroom, then tie an ankle bandage for the assigned casualty. We took quite some time trying to find the First-Aid pouch, but we still completed it under the given time. Next, we had to find post-its with structure names for station 3. The Y1s then had to match the post its to the pictures of the structures given. The 4th station was also looking for post its, but on the post its there were trekking signs. We got to revise our trekking sign skills. For the last station, a Y2 had to describe a senior to the Y1s. However, there were certain words that could not be said, and the Y3s could not help the Y1s. It was tough as the Y1s did not know many of the senior’s names, so the Y3s could help by saying three things about the senior’s role or fun facts about them, before telling the Y1s who the senior was. I felt that it was a good opportunity for the Y1s to recognize their seniors. Finally, we pieced the letters given together and went to the final destination, which was 团部. It took us a long time to find the final treasure as it was hidden really well. All in all, we enjoyed this week’s Patrol Activity a lot as it was fun and helped us revise our soft skills as well.
Reflection from a y3 in P3:
On Monday's patrol activity, we had lash training and built a kitchen table. Hence, we had to go 团部 to search for helmets as we would be handling spars. However, we ended up having to take some from another patrol as there were none left in 团部. After that, we taught the year 1s how to tie standard lashes on spars. I tried my best to encourage and teach the correct information to the junior I was assigned to. After lash training, we proceeded to build the kitchen table and we managed to work rather efficiently, except for the occasional misallocation of manpower. We had faced other difficulties such as the heights of our 顶脚s and the misalignment of our structure. The spars were big and heavy and thus I made a mental note to look out for my patrol-mates' safety. Eventually, we managed to complete the structure and even sat on it. I feel that this was a really pleasant bonding experience with my patrol and I hope that we will be able to make more memories together. I also feel that this was a great introduction for the Y1s into Pioneering and allowed them to see a different side of Guides activity. All in all, I feel that this Patrol Activity was fun and I learnt more about Pioneering and revised on the standard structure and lashes.
Reflection from a y3 in P4:
For this Patrol Activity we did 绳桥, we had to tie two A-架 frames with diagonal lashes and tie 定脚s to the A-架. Then, we tied the rope to both frames. From this, I learnt about the importance of the basic lashes as we have to put our weight on the square lash. I helped to 定the structure while others tried the 绳桥. Then, I had my first experience of climbing on the 绳桥. I feel that 定-ing the structure is harder than actually going on the 绳桥 because we have to ensure that the rope is taut so that the person climbing is safe. I was told to be at the end of the 绳桥 and pulling it with my weight. It was quite a scary experience as i had to put my weight on the rope and ensure that i do not slip if not the people 定-ing the 绳桥 would slip too and the person going on the 绳桥 would fall to the mat. I would say going on the 绳桥 was fun as i got to experience it for the first time. It was quite hard as we had to shift our legs on the rope. Furthermore the rope is very rough and it made my hands quite painful. But overall I still think it is a fun experience. I would do it again but with a bandage the next time so that my hands would not hurt that much. It was also very mesmerising to see our seniors go on the 绳桥 as they can do it well and professionally.
Reflection from a y3 in P5:
On 7th March, we had Patrol Activity. We did Pioneering Lash Training and Fireman’s Ladder. For Pioneering Lash Training, it was the Year 1s’ first time doing Pioneering. Thus, we had to guide the Year 1s. We managed to teach them how to tie a timber hitch, square lash, and diagonal lash. Overall, we were a bit slow in teaching and therefore we could have improved our sense of urgency and 报时-ed more often. For Fireman’s Ladder, we had to tie the lashes very tightly as they needed to be able to withstand the weight of a person. Although the lashes were quite tight at first, some of us did not hold the structure by the lash and thus, they became loosened slightly. An area we could have improved on was our sense of urgency. We took quite some time tying the lashes, and not all of them were very tight. At the start, most of us were a bit nervous and unsure of going up on the Fireman’s Ladder and flipping. However, after watching a few of us attempt it, more of us started trying. We would also cheer to help encourage our fellow patrol mates when they were attempting the Fireman’s Ladder. I felt that this really helped to boost the patrol’s morale. Overall, the Patrol Activity was fun and I was quite happy as all of us stepped out of our comfort zone and attempted the Fireman’s Ladder at least once. Even people who never managed to flip over the Fireman’s Ladder before managed to do it this time. Not to mention, it also gave us a great opportunity to bond with each other. However, we could have 顶 the 木 better as at times, it got a bit wobbly and started tilting to the side, that was dangerous and could have injured one of us.
Reflection from a y3 in P6:
During Patrol Activity on Monday, my patrol did lash training as well as played Captain’s Ball. For lash training, we each had to tie square lash, diagonal lash, A-架, and tripod twice and time our lashes. This activity allowed us to revise our standard lashes. The feedback provided by the Year 4s also helped us to identify areas of improvement in our lashes. The Year 1s and Year 2s could also brush up on their standard lashes and improve in terms of tightness and time management. I believe that I could have tied my lashes tighter and also took a shorter time to tie my tripod. For the Captain's Ball activity, we were first instructed to tie two separate ‘hoops’ for the game. The patrol was split into two smaller groups so that we could work on the ‘hoops’ more efficiently. We could also step up to instruct our juniors on how to build the ‘hoops’. The game of Captain’s Ball allowed us to step out of our comfort zones and work together as a group to defeat the opposing team, especially for the Year 1s as some of them may still be a bit unfamiliar with Guides. I enjoyed this Patrol Activity as it allowed my patrol to bond as well as improve on our hard and soft skills. Communication was key especially during Captain’s Ball when we had to instruct our group mates on where to move and where to pass the ball. All in all, this Patrol Activity session was very meaningful and I do look forward to similar Patrol Activities in the future.
We hope everyone had fun and bonded with their patrol during this week's Patrol Activity!
Published by:
Pok Jing
53 届 Secretary
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