Hi Guides!
Today, the Year 2s and Year 3s were still practising for the National Day Observance Ceremony on the 8th of August, thus there were only Year 1s, 1 Year 2 and a few Year 3s during today's 集合. Today, the Guides did Pioneering during the 集合. Firstly, they had Pioneering lash training, followed by the building of a Kitchen Table (KT).
Lash Training:
As most the the Year 1s are currently still unfamiliar with Pioneering as they have not done it a lot of times, they had Pioneering lash training for them to get used to tying Pioneering lashes. As usual, after they were done, the Year 3s and YAs checked their lashes and gave them feedback, helping them to improve.
Reflection from a Year 1 in P6:
For Lash Training on 4 August, we had to tie a Square Lash, Diagonal Lash, and A-架. After we tied each lash, our senior would check the lash for us. I learnt that holding tension is very important in order to keep our lashes tight. I realised that even if we 抽 hard but let go of our tension, our lashes will still be loose. From our senior’s feedback, I learnt that I should make sure that my frapping does not overlap and that I can tuck in the 鸟绳 to make the lash look neater. Throughout the Lash Training, we had to ask for time extensions many times. I could have tried to tie my lashes faster and 报时ed more often to improve my sense of urgency. Furthermore, when one person from each patrol was asked to ask for a time extension, there were a few times when nobody from a patrol stepped out to ask for the time extension. As we were all busy tying our lashes, we did not want to step out. Therefore, I realised that I should have volunteered to step out instead of wasting time and depending on someone else to step out. We could have also taken turns to ask for time extensions. Through this lash training, we had the opportunity to realise and learn from our mistakes, helping us improve our lashes and sense of urgency.
Reflection from a Year 1 in P1:
During last Friday's 集合, I did lash training with the other Year 1s and one Year 2. We struggled to collect the required logistics on time and had to ask for many time extensions. We also only managed to get one 麻绳 barrel instead of the two we were supposed to get, resulting in us barely having enough 麻绳 to tie our lashes. When we were tying our square lashes on the spars, it was quite squeezy, so I just stood at one side at first. I felt that I could have gone to an empty spot to start tying my square lash instead of just standing there and wasting time. I only went towards the middle to tie my lash when a senior pointed out an empty spot that was more spacious. While I was tying my lash, I also had to get up many times to get time extensions as one person from each patrol is required to get the time extension, resulting in my lashes losing tension and not being that tight anymore. I could have tied my lashes more quickly before getting up to get a time extension so that my lash would be tight and could be approved once checked. When tying an A-架, I also should have backed my spars against a wall so that it would not move up and down as I tied my A-架 and get loose. I feel that in general I should tie my lashes more quickly and try not to lose tension while avoiding just standing at one side waiting. I should also have brought some gloves so that I could have carried the spars and tied my lashes more efficiently. Overall, it was a learning experience for me.
Reflection from a Year 2 in P2:
On Friday, I did lash training with the Year 1s. I was a little concerned at first because I was the only Year 2 there. However, I was immediately relieved as I realised the Y1s were able to carry out instructions somewhat well. I feel like I could have stepped up more as the only Year 2. During the collection of logistics, we needed many time extensions and we were so disorganised to the point that the YAs were telling us that there was no longer a need for us to ask for time extensions. I feel like I could have stepped up more and assigned the Year 1s roles more efficiently instead of concentrating on taking the 木. This caused us to take only 1 barrel of 麻绳 which was just barely enough. A similar thing happened during lash training when the Year 1s were disorganised, I did not effectively direct them into laying out the 木 properly. Because of this, we 过时 several times and had to ask for many more time extensions. When Lotus asked me to help form a separate ladder for the diagonal lash, I could not effectively communicate it to the Year 1s which resulted in us tying the diagonal lash anyhow. I feel like throughout this lash training session, I could have stepped up more as the only Year 2 to allow this entire session to move more smoothly.
Building of KT:
After doing lash training, the Guides were split into 2 groups and were tasked to build a KT within the standard timing of 50 minutes. Prior to this, most Year 1s only built a KT once, with the help of both the Year 2s and Year 3s, thus it was a challenge for the Year 1s and the Year 2 who had to lead them alone.
Reflection from a Year 1 in P5:
During last week's 集合, my batch mates and I, along with one Year 2, built 2 Kitchen Tables. We were split into two groups, consisting of P1, P3, and P5 in Group 1, and then P2, P4, and P6 in Group 2. Firstly, we went to backstore to collect logistics. As this was only my second time building a KT, I was unsure about the logistics or steps needed to build the KT. However, with the help of my batch mates, I was slowly able to familiarise myself with the steps needed to build a KT. After we collected the required logistics, we started building the KT. The Y3s reminded us the put our logistics at the side as it is easier for us to 照顾好东西. We started off by building 2 tripods. We had to work extremely fast as we were only given 50 minutes, which is the standard timing for building a KT. It was stressful as we had to tie fast but tight lashes. In conclusion, we had to have a strong sense of urgency if we wanted to finish building the KT. Unfortunately, it took very long for my group to tie the tripods as the string kept getting tangled or the lashes were not tight enough. In the end, we were only able to 齐 the tripods at the 40-minute mark. Hence, we had very little time to finish the structure. As we were not working fast enough, the PLs had to ask for a lot of time extensions. Even with the time extensions, we were not able to finish the KT in time. When the Y3s checked our lashes, we realised that our lashes were not up to standard. This is very dangerous as it might cause the structure to fall if the lashes were not tight enough. Although this experience was very tough as we had to work within a very short time frame, I learnt many things. For example, we had to 报时 louder so that the people tying the lashes will know how much time had passed. This will allow everyone to have a better sense of urgency when they know how much time they have left. Furthermore, I had a better understanding of what 木s are used in the building of the Kitchen Table, a standard pioneering structure that I have to familiarise myself with. All in all, it was a fulfilling and enriching experience.
Reflection from a Year 1 in P4:
Last Friday, for co-curricular activity (CCA) for the Year 1s, the Year 2s were not there with us as they had to rehearse for the NDP contingent, leaving us, and there was only one Year 2 for CCA that day. I would not say it was easy, as we had to do pioneering, and lash training, with only us Year 1s and a single Year 2 to help and lead us. Thankfully, the Young Adults (YAs) guided us through the training, checking on our lashes and giving us feedback on them to help us improve. Our lashes were not as tight as we thought they would be and therefore, I will strive for better and tighter lashes in the future. Next, after lash training, we were tasked to build a kitchen table, which involves building two tripods with 定脚s on each side before being connected by 红木, which forms the seat for the kitchen tables. I think we did not do very well since the allocation of manpower was not efficient, and our lashes were loose. Additionally, the tripod had to be redone numerous times, making us frustrated and tired that our tripods could not even 起 yet, which delayed the rest of the construction of the kitchen table. We were still struggling with the tripod until the Year 3s stepped in to give us some useful advice, such as how to choose better 麻绳, frap over knots better, and how to keep tension. We tried again and we succeeded, even though I think we could have still done better. I am glad to have picked up some new skills from my seniors. In the end, we were unable to finish the structure in the allocated time, while the other group had already completed their structure. Thus, my group was given forfeits. I thought of the forfeits as not just physical training, but also an opportunity for us to learn from our mistakes. The never-ending time extensions we asked for should allow us to improve, and have a better sense of urgency. Even though we did not do well this 集合, I believe everyone learned many things from it and will strive to do better the next time we have pioneering during 集合!
Reflection from a Year 1 in P3:
Last Friday’s CCA session was a very memorable 集合 for me. As most of the Year 2s and 3s had to go for contingent practice for the National Day celebration on 8th August, there were only mostly Year 1s during Friday's 集合 where we participated in the building of a Kitchen Table. For the building of the Kitchen Table, we were split into two groups, my group consisting of patrols 1, 3, and 5. Throughout the building of the kitchen table, I think that there was a lot that could have been improved. Firstly, the quality of the lashes, especially the tripod lash, could have been much tighter and neater. Due to many of our lashes being not tight enough, we had to constantly 重抽 them, which wasted a lot of time. However, with the advice and feedback from the Year 3s, I was able to learn a lot, gaining many valuable tips and feedback which I will use to improve the quality of my lashes in the future. Secondly, I believe that we were lacking in our sense of urgency when building the Kitchen Table. We could also have 报时 much more consistently. As many of us did not take the initiative to 报时, we could not stick to the timings we were given to finish our structure, which I think is one of the main reasons we did not manage to finish building our Kitchen Table. Despite this, I was still able to learn a lot about how we could have improved the quality of our lashes and sense of urgency. Overall, through this 集合, I was able to improve my understanding of how to build the Kitchen Table. I now know what different logistics we need for our Kitchen Table, and the required steps to take to build it. I am glad to have been given this opportunity during 集合 to improve my skills and I look forward to our next batch activity 集合!
Reflection from a Year 2 in P2:
On Friday, in addition to lash training, I built 2 Kitchen Tables with the Year 1s. I was originally assigned to Group 2 because I was in P2. While I was there, I tied 1 tripod lash. As I was tying the lash, I could not step out when they asked for someone, preventing me from becoming PL. However, it still worked quite smoothly. Group 1 was extremely lacking in manpower so I transferred over to help them. While I was in Group 1, they were extremely disorganised and did not know the steps to build a Kitchen Table. I tried to help them as much as I could but I may have taken charge too much and overstepped my bounds as I was not PL. Jodi set a very small goal for us, hoping for us to only 起 the tripods with the 定脚 fully tied by the end of 五十分, but we were not able to achieve that. We had to do a forfeit because of that and we were even given extra time but we were still unable to complete the Kitchen Table. That resulted in another forfeit. The quality of the lashes on the tripods was also very bad. The lashes on the tripods were very loose which resulted in a very unsafe set of tripods. I should have noticed that and corrected it instead of rushing to 起 the structure. 起ing the structure with the loose tripod lashes was extremely dangerous as there was a possibility that the entire structure could have collapsed and injured many people. Those 2 tripods should never have 起ed and I should have checked the lashes before allowing it to 起. I should have been more careful and aware of potential safety risks and will do better to watch out in the future.
I hope that the Year 1s and Year 2 present during today's 集合 learnt something important, and honed their pioneering lash-tying aand leadership skills!
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