Hi Guides!
For today’s 集合, we did Inspection, followed by the building of the Baggage Rack and lastly, we ended off with Physical Training Race (PT Race)!
Inspection
Inspection will help Guides to train their sense of urgency and organisation as well as improve communication between patrol members. This is also a chance for Guides to step up and lead the patrol or the 团.
Reflection from a Year 1 in P6:
On Friday, 26 August 2022, we had Inspection. We had to follow the ICs’ instructions and place the items according to the given layout. The items include 麻绳, Mess ins, Ground Sheet, Poncho, Survival kit, 原子蜡, Rubber Mallet, First Aid Kit, 原子炉, 青头, 白绳 pouch, 青头 pouch, Newspaper. The time given for each round of Inspection is very short, so in order to finish on time, we have to pay attention to the instructions given and make sure that the items are placed properly. Throughout the Inspection, we need to 照顾好人，照顾好东西. During the first two rounds of Inspection, many logistics and some people were kapped because we did not really 照顾好人，照顾好东西. For the last round of Inspection, I was one of the ICs and the other IC was a Y2 from P5. Halfway through that round of Inspection, we had to move from GSL level 1 to GSL level 2. All of us panicked when we heard that we had to move upstairs. When we were at level 2, the seniors reminded us to compact our layouts but it was very difficult as there was not enough space to fit all the layouts. We also tried our best to make sure the instructions on doing the layout were clear to everyone so that the layouts could be completed. Through this week's Inspection, I learned how to work better under pressure.
26 August was our last 集合 session for Term 3 and we had Inspection. After getting the 配备 with the contents needed and some 木 from 团部, we had Inspection. For the first round, some feedback we got was that we should put our layouts as close to each other as possible, so that we can look at other patrol’s layout when unclear. We could also compact our layout and fold the Ponchos in to make it look neater. We also 过时, and we could have 报时 more to prevent that. For the second layout, I was the IC with a Y1 from P4. It was my first time being IC and I was looking forward to it. We were quite proud of ourselves as our voices were quite loud and everyone could hear us clearly. For the third layout, I was slightly surprised as we were given 5 minutes. In the middle, the Y3s suddenly told us to move to GSL level 2, which explained the long timing given. My senior gave me some advice, which was to wrap everything in the poncho and carry the whole thing up. After climbing upstairs, we needed to put our poncho down next to other patrols. However, we did not have enough space, but we could’ve asked other patrols to move slightly. We took 9 minutes for this Inspection, which I felt could be reduced. Our 麻绳 was also not 收-ed, and I will take note of that in future Friday morning lash training sessions. Furthermore, we learnt that the direction of the 青头s should be the same and standardised. We could also standardise where to put our 木, whether it was on the top or bottom of the layout. The labels should also be faced upwards. We also could take note of our surroundings and 照顾好人，照顾好东西.
This activity aims to help Guides recap on how to build the basic and standard structures within standard timing and ensure that the Year 2s are able to lead their patrol in building this structure.
Reflection from a Year 1 in P4:
After a long break from Gadgeting and doing Pioneering instead, it was a good time to brush up on our hard skills when we did Gadgeting on Friday. Since the Baggage Rack, we had to build consisted of different kinds of 木, I realised that I was not exactly familiar with all the different 木. Something we kept forgetting throughout the CCA session was 照顾好人，照顾好东西, which led our seniors to kapping our entire 配备. We later found out that every other patrol also had their 配备 kapped. As a patrol, we definitely need to improve on that. To 照顾好东西, we should also remind other patrols to take care of their logistics.
I feel like something my patrol did well in this CCA session was our constant 报时 and ensuring that we all had something to do for the entire span of the activity. I think some of our lashes improved from the last Gadgeting session. Sadly, we forgot to look at the overall structure and thus, the structure became extremely “wonky” in a way that the 木 was not kept in the shape we wanted it to be in. As we worked on the structure, our A-架s also became smaller and our structure felt really small. Additionally, the 木 we had picked for similar lengths were extremely short in length.
Overall, it was nice to have a change of scene and a break from Pioneering. Although the session was tiring, it was a good opportunity to recall all the basic things to take note of in Guides during Gadgeting.
During last week’s 集合, we had to tie a Baggage Rack as a patrol. I feel that we did quite well for the Baggage Rack even though there were some loose lashes. We also had some lashes that were quite tight and I feel that that was great. I think that we should learn how to allocate manpower properly as some people were not doing anything for quite some time during the activity. I also think that we could work slightly faster and try to complete the structure within the given time. We should also make sure that our diagonals touch the floor so that the Baggage Rack does not shake. We should also take note and not slant the A-架s next time because they will slant themselves. I feel that our netting was kind of good as it was tight. After the Baggage Rack, we had to do forfeit because of the multiple loose lashes that we had. However, I also do think we could have cheered more and 报时-ed more consistently as well. I hope that we will be able to do better the next time we tie a Baggage Rack and 报时 more and cheer more.
Through this activity, Guides are able to recap on the PTs since they have not done it in a while. Through PT, Guides are also building their stamina that will help them in the future.
Reflection from a Year 1 in P1:
On Friday, we had a race to see which patrol could complete some PT activities first. As it was the first time the Year 1s had done PT I was really nervous and did not know how hard I had to strain myself. For the PT, we had to do 3 mins worth of 站马, 10 Buddha claps and 20 burpees. Instead of doing everything all in one go, my patrol's strategy was to split the activities up, like doing 1 minute's worth of 站马 and then move on to 20 Buddha claps. It made doing the different PT activities less strenuous and it was an effective strategy. When the PT began, we decided to do burpees first as it was not that difficult to do and we decided to do Buddha claps as it was the easiest out of all of them to rest a bit after the burpees, then we ended off with 站马 as it required the most amount of leg energy. After completing all the activities in the PT, P6 ended up winning first place. Our patrol ended up achieving last place as we kept taking many short breaks in between which slowed us down. We also learnt perseverance from this activity, as I felt tired on various occasions like when we were doing the burpees and 站马, but we did not give up and held on until we achieved our goal. I was a bit upset about achieving last place but overall the experience was fun and I'm excited to do PT again.
Reflection from a Year 2 in P5:
During the Physical Training race, we got to understand each other as a patrol better. For instance, we got to know each other’s difficulties and struggles through this experience. Through this activity, we felt our morale as a patrol increased by a great extent as we constantly cheered each other on. The fact that it was a competition between patrols gave us the drive to do our very best in order to try and finish first. We did various activities throughout the Physical Training such as 站马, burpees, jumping jacks and buddha claps. These activities not only help allow us to bond with our patrol mates, but also allows us to understand more about the proper way to conduct these few exercises. We were also very grateful to our Year 3 seniors as they took the time to teach us how to do these activities the right way, allowing us to perform the Physical Training to the best of our abilities. This was our Year 1s second time doing Physical Training with us too, so as Year 2s, being able to teach our juniors allowed us to spend more time with them through this activity and get to know them better. Hence, we found this activity really fun and fruitful.
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Yuanxin
54届 Secretary
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