Hey Guides!
Today we had Patrol Activity and here are some reflections from our Year 3s!
Reflection from a Year 3 in P1:
Last Monday, we had our Patrol Activity. Unfortunately, it was the only Patrol Activity we would have this term, and I was a little sad as I enjoyed Patrol Activities. We had to build a Fireman’s Ladder for our Patrol Activity. When we were collecting our logistics, we could have worked faster and brisked walk instead of walking slowly. After we got our logistics, we had pioneering lash training before building the Fireman’s Ladder. During the lash training, my patrol could have 报时 more, so that we can be more aware of the timing while we were tying the lashes, which can let us tie the lashes faster. From the lash training, I became more aware of my abilities, and have to practice more since my lashes were always around 20 to 30 seconds slower than the standard timing for the lash. Some of the Year 1 juniors were also unsure of how to tie Pioneering lashes, and the Year 2s had to teach them again. In the future, I think we should tell our juniors clearly how to tie the lashes so that they can tie the lashes without too much help. For the Fireman’s Ladder, we never managed to try flipping on it, as the horizontal 木s were tied too high, and more of us were unable to reach the top 木 and properly flip. Because of this, we were very disappointed, but this also taught me that we have to tie the horizontal 木s low enough so that everyone can actually manage to flip on the Fireman’s Ladder.
Reflection from a Year 3 in P2:
For 10 April Patrol Activity (PA) session, we had a combined PA with P6. We were all tasked to wear Physical Training (PT) kits to PA this session and we were building Fireman’s Ladder (FML) and 绳桥. During Logistics collection, we were given 15 minutes to collect all the logistics and bring them to the Media Resource Library (MRL) where we were going to build. However, we needed to ask for multiple time extensions during the time given and spent a lot more time collecting than was necessary. I think that we should work on our sense of urgency and efficiency. During the building of FML and 绳桥, we were all split into 2 groups, 1 group to build the FML and 1 group to build the 绳桥. Soon after we spilt into groups, we realised that we picked many Non-Load Bearing (NLB) 木 and we had to ask the seniors whether we could go change out the 木, which wasted a lot of time that we could have used to build the structures. Afterwards, the FML group quickly finished the FML because it was not very hard to build while the 绳侨 group were struggling to get the structure up as we have not built 绳桥 in a while. This session was a very good chance for us to brush up on how to build a 绳桥 for when we have to lead the 团. After a long time, we managed to get the 绳桥 up and spent about half an hour playing with the 绳桥 and FML. Although there was not enough time for all of us to try out the FML and 绳桥, we did manage to have a good time and grow closer with our patrol mates and batchmates.
Reflection from a Year 3 in P3:
On 10 April, Monday, we had our last Patrol Activity with the Year 4s, which was really saddening. This also reminded us Year 3s that it would soon be our turn to step up and plan Patrol Activities, and even 集合s. Though nervous, I am also excited and ready to play a bigger part for Guides. Unfortunately, I was not present for the first hour of Patrol Activity as I had a Biology makeup test. By the time I reached, the Pioneering structure was largely done. The structure was a Creative Structure and was supposed to represent a sliding door, which was why the rectangular frame we tied was inserted between two 红木s. As one side of the frame was slanted, I had to untie the lash and move the 木 down till it was straight. Overall, the structure was stable and tight, save a few slightly loose lashes. I felt really proud of my juniors, especially when I saw the Year 1s taking the initiative to cheer to boost morale. After the structure was finished, we hurriedly 拆掉ed while ensuring constant 报时. Unfortunately, it started raining as soon as we were about to return the 木 to Backstore. We were told to bring the 木 to the Scouts 团部. Halfway through the return of logistics, seniors told us to leave the 木 at General Science Lab (GSL) instead, before going to Music Atrium for the prize giving. The prize giving was for the Guides Hike weeks ago, which our patrol, unfortunately, did not win, yet we still enjoyed our time thoroughly. Before we left, Julia, our Patrol Leader, distributed Liho Jasmine Green Tea to us as a World Thinking Day gift, which was symbolic for Patrol 3 Jasmine.
Reflection from a Year 3 in P4:
On Monday, my patrol built a 绳桥, one of the two traditional games in Guides. This was only our second time doing it and we were not very familiar with the structure, thus we took longer than expected to finish. We also had trouble with the 营绳 as it was very long. The mickey mouse lash that was supposed to be tied was not working out right, so we switched to tying a clove hitch with the 引绳 instead. It worked but took a little longer to figure out.
Some things I think we could have worked on include taking initiative to see how we could be involved instead of just waiting for instructions, and 报时ing more constantly to have a better sense of urgency. I also think we can involve the Year 1s more next time as well by explaining the structure to them.
After the structure was up, my batchmate and I were supposed to be the "anchors" responsible for keeping the whole structure balanced while someone went across. It was quite difficult as we had to 抽 very hard. I had to put my whole body weight into it, and even then I would get pulled toward the middle of the structure. However, our loud cheering and patrol morale definitely helped us to all do our best.
Overall, this Patrol Activity was very fun and helped me bond more with my patrol mates.
Reflection from a Year 3 in P5:
During this week’s Patrol Activity, we built a Kitchen Shelter. We have not built a Kitchen Shelter in a long time and hence were slightly unsure of the steps. That day was also the first time we did a Kitchen Shelter with the Year 1s and it was also one of the first times the Year 1s did Pioneering. It was a very interesting experience as we had to try to include and teach the Year 1s and explain each stage to them as well as finish the Kitchen Shelter within the given time. Another stressing factor was the fact that the weather on the day was quite gloomy and it was going to rain soon hence we had to build it quickly and 拆掉 before the rain came. I learnt that despite stressful situations it is important to keep my cool and give clear instructions to ensure that the structure can be finished well. This week's Patrol Activity was definitely one I will remember for a long time as it is our last pa with the Year 4s who have been our mentors for our entire guiding journey. I will definitely miss having Patrol Activity with them.
Reflection from a Year 3 in P6:
On Monday, we had a combined Patrol Activity with P2 and we were split into 2 groups with a mixture of some people from each patrol being in one group. Group 1 was to build a Fireman’s Ladder and while Group 2 was to build a 绳桥. It was our first time building a 绳桥 so it is definitely something new and memorable for us. In this activity, we did not have a sense of urgency and we took an extremely long time to build both structures. This caused us to be unable to allow everyone to try out the Fireman’s Ladder and 绳桥, which we all felt a little disappointed in. If we had worked faster, we would have completed the structure within half the time we used to complete them both. However, we still kept the morale high by cheering every now and then. I think we could have 报时 a lot more as the seniors kept reminding us to 报时. The lashes for the Fireman’s Ladder and the 绳桥 could also have been tighter as it needs to support a person’s body weight and ensure that it is safe for use. Overall, I think that this Patrol Activity was very meaningful and enjoyable.
Hope everyone enjoyed today's PA!
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Yuanxin
54 届 Secretary
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