Hi Guides!
For today’s 集合, the Year 1s and 2s built a Kitchen Table on their own while the Year 3s had Mass Change and Camp D briefing!
Kitchen Table
This activity allows the Year 2s to step up and lead their juniors as the Year 3s are not around. This also allows the Year 2s to familiarise themselves with this structure and expose the Year 1s to Pioneering.
Reflection from a Year 1 in P2:
For the 10 March 集合, we had our first Pioneering session. Patrol 2 (P2) was paired up with P1 for this session. We were given 15 minutes to collect logistics and 集合 at Media Resource Library (MRL). While Lauryn and I were carrying the table board to MRL, we got stopped by Year 4 seniors as we forgot to put on our helmets. The table board was quite heavy so we took 5-7 minutes to carry it to the MRL. Since we were only given 15 minutes to collect logistics, we had to run back to carry more 木 to the MRL. While running back, Lauryn and I spotted Kayleigh and another Guide from P1 carrying a 麻绳 barrel so we decided to offer help to them. The 麻绳 barrel was still heavy despite the weight being distributed among 4 people. Since there was too little communication between patrols, the other patrols took our 木s by mistake so we had to collect even more 木. We had to keep asking for time extensions as we were walking too slowly. By the time we were done, 30 minutes had already passed by. The whole 团 got scolded as we took twice the amount of time we were given to collect logistics. To build the Kitchen Table, we had to first tie a Tripod lash. The Year 2s demonstrated how to start a lash in Pioneering. After building two tripods, we had to open them up in the shape of an equilateral triangle. To make sure it was an equilateral triangle, we had to use the 麻绳 to measure the distance between each 木 while three other Guides 顶 to make sure the 木 stays in place. Then, we had to tie square lashes on the tripod at waist level for us to sit on while eating. It was a tough process as I had to keep re-tying it as it was either too loose or I tied it up to down instead of down to up. When we were connecting the two Tripods together, time was up. We were told to 拆掉 our Kitchen Table. By that time, we only had the table board left to put on. Putting back the logistics took less time than collecting logistics as we took less than 20 minutes. Through this Pioneering session, I learnt that a sense of urgency is important and we need to be faster while collecting and returning logistics.
Reflection from a Year 1 in P4:
Through this session of Pioneering, building a life-size Kitchen Table has taught me many things. This includes 团结就是力量, as at first, it was only the Year 2s and Year 1s tying the structure. We combined patrols and I really had fun getting to know my new group mates! We worked together and carried the logistics to and fro. They were very heavy, especially the 红木. It was still manageable with two people carrying on either side of the 木, but it was our first time carrying such large objects and was a little strength demanding. However, I believe that throughout our future Guiding experience, we will grow stronger together! Setting up the Kitchen Table required logical thinking and precise and accurate measurements, to ensure that the seat and table would not slant when combining both tripods together. Although we took slightly longer time than expected, we still managed to finish the Kitchen Table within an extended time. I think we did well overall, just that the timing was a bit too long and our lashes were quite loose. The seniors reminded us about our lashes, and we are going to keep trying our best to tie the lashes tighter each time. It was truly a rewarding and challenging process. We all increased in team spirit and teamwork when the Year 3s joined us. With much more manpower, we were able to build the structure faster and more coordinated. I think that Pioneering definitely develops us in character and strength.
Reflection from a Year 1 in P5:
During the last 集合, we were tasked to build a Kitchen Table. We were split into 3 groups – P1 and P2, P3 and P4, P5 and P6. For Pioneering, the 木 were much bigger. This tested our teamwork skills as two people had to carry a few 木 together. We were not efficient in collecting logistics, resulting in the Year 2s asking for time extensions frequently. I think we could have worked faster when collecting logistics, with constant 报时. When it was time to build the Kitchen Table, I was uncertain and confused at first as this was my first time trying Pioneering. However, with the patient guidance and help of the Year 2s, I was able to understand how to tie Pioneering lashes. I learnt how to tie a Timber Hitch, as well as revising how to tie a tripod lash. Next, we tied two tripod structures. P5 tied one tripod structure while P6 tied another. I learnt that we had to 顶脚 when supporting the structure. This is to ensure that the tripod structure does not move when measuring the distance between each 木, allowing the measurement to be accurate. Instead of using a measuring tape, I learnt that we used the 麻绳. After tying all the basic structures, the Year 3s placed the table on the structure to complete the Kitchen Table. I felt very accomplished as this was the first time we had completed a structure this year. However, we could have 报时 more frequently and tie our lashes tighter. All in all, it was a very fulfilling experience as I got to bond with my patrol mates from both P5 and P6, as well as learn how to tie Pioneering lashes.
Reflection from a Year 2 in P1:
On Friday, we were tasked to build a Kitchen Table. As it was the first time the Year 1s were doing Pioneering and the Year 3s had to leave for some time, we faced some difficulties. First, we were all split into 3 groups and our patrol was grouped together with Patrol 2. We were also given 15 minutes to take our logistics needed but we ended up taking 30 minutes in total. From this, I feel that we should have worked much faster and taken our logistics quicker, with a better sense of urgency. Next, we were given 50 minutes to build the Kitchen Table and us Year 2s also taught the Y1s the basic techniques of Pioneering as well as how to build the Kitchen Table. During the time that we were building the Kitchen Table, we struggled, as there were times that we were unsure of what to do and this slowed us down. Towards the end of the 50 minutes, the Year 3s joined us again and we managed to pick up the pace more. However, in the end, we still did not manage to finish building the Kitchen Table. All in all, I feel that this allowed us to bond with other guides from other patrols but we should have had a much better sense of urgency and worked faster throughout this 集合, and brush up more on our Pioneering skills.
Reflection from a Year 2 in P3:
Building the Kitchen Table was an interesting experience as the Year 3s were not there so us Year 2s had to step up and lead the Year 1s. It was also the first time the Year 1s did Pioneering so there were a lot of things they had yet to learn. First of all, the transportation of logistics definitely did not go smoothly. We took more than half the time that was allocated for us. This was because we did not have enough manpower and did not allocate it properly. There was 1 person carrying 4 青木 and 2 people carrying 1青木. The 木 selection was also pretty bad with vastly different lengths and a lot of unsuitable 木. There was a lack of communication between the different patrols as we were used to doing what we were told to do and mostly left communication to the Year 3s. In addition, we were afraid to step up and ask the Year 1s to help out. The Year 1s were also confused on what to do so we also explained what was happening and how they could help out.
We also did not leave Year 2s at the Media Resource Library (MRL) to ask for time extension, which resulted in a lot of 过时-ing. When we started to build the structure, the tripod took way too long to 起. The tripod was also not properly 顶脚-ed which resulted in a little bit of 飞脚 but it did not affect the structure much overall. Teaching the Year 1s how to tie a timber hitch went surprisingly smoothly. Thankfully, we caught up with time and managed to somewhat stay on schedule. I realised that though I know how to tie the general structure, I do not know the specific details such as where the clove hitch starts or which 定脚 is over/under which. I think I can improve on this knowledge by reading the Guide Notes more often and also with more experience. In the middle of building the Kitchen Table, we were more comfortable with stepping up and giving the Year 1s instructions. However, we realized way too late that the tripod was not equilateral. In the future, we could step out and look at the bigger picture more often. I also realised that when I see a Year 1 struggling, my first instinct is to go over and help her tie the lash. However, I think it would be better to let the Year 1 tie the lash herself with me guiding beside her. This way, she will be able to learn. In the end, we were generally able to tie the whole structure under the standard time, which definitely exceeded my expectations. I think that the collection of logistics definitely can be improved, but the structure overall was still alright. It was a unique first experience to step up and lead Year 1s, and I hope to experience more of these in the future.
Reflection from a Year 2 in P6:
We built a Kitchen Table during 集合. During the collection of the logistics needed for the Kitchen Tables, we did not allocate our manpower properly and did not have a sense of urgency which resulted in us 过时-ing by a lot. We could have collected the logistics a lot faster if we were more organized, communicated better and worked together better as a 团. After we collected the logistics, we started building the Kitchen Table. It was the first time the Year 1s did Pioneering as a 团 and we had to make sure that they were clear of what we were doing and also finish the structure on time. Even though we managed to finish building the structure within the standard timing, I feel that we could still have worked faster, with a greater sense of urgency. Our lashes could also have been tighter, especially for the tripods. The tightness of the lashes would affect the stability of the entire structure. This activity provided us with the opportunity to step up and improve our communication as well as leadership skills, especially during the collection of logistics as we did not have the Year 3s to rely on.
Mass Change
Year 3s had to Mass Change into their 全制 for Camp D briefing. After the briefing, they were also made to Mass Change twice. This aims to train their sense of urgency and prepare them for PLTC.
Reflection from a Year 3 in P2:
Mass Change last 集合 was an experience that we could definitely improve on. Even though we only 过时 for a few minutes, which was definitely good, we had a lack of 照顾好人，照顾好东西 spirit. When we were changing from 全制 to 半制, a 全制 shirt was kapped by our seniors. The rest of us also took an extremely long before noticing it and asking for it back. Moreover, some of us, did not hang our PE shirts on the hanger properly after changing into 全制, and instead randomly hung our PE shirts on the hanger. I feel that we could improve on these two instances better in future Mass Change. However, despite these two areas that we could have been better at, I felt that we did relatively well for Mass Change. We 报时 constantly and had a good sense of urgency. For many of us, during attire check, there was nothing commented on our 全制. Moreover, we also managed to ask for time extension before we 过时 so this was indeed something that was commendable and we should work on this skill in future Mass Changes. These are definitely areas that we can work on and continue in future Mass Change exercises. Overall, we should 照顾好人，照顾好东 more, look out for each other logistics and manpower in future 集合s.
Hope everyone learnt something new today!
Published by:
Yuanxin
54th 届 Secretary
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