UG Experience Day, 5 April 2024

 Hello Guides!

Today, as part of the activities planned out for UG Week, Guides had a UG Experience Day, where they all learnt more about what other UGs did in their CCAs, namely Scouts, St John's Brigade and National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC). 

Reflection from a Year 2 in P2:

On 5th April, we had Uniformed Group (UG) Experience Day, where we were split into groups and went to the other UG's booths to experience and learn more about what they do during CCA sessions. Firstly, the Guides went to the Scout's booth where we played a game of capturing the flag except we were capturing helmets. We also had a 麻绳 in our pockets and had to try and take the other team's 麻绳 to make them do forfeits of 15 jumping jacks. After that, we did 绳桥 and the Year 1s also learnt how to do it. Then we were told to go to the outside 1C classroom for our next booth but it was the wrong venue so we had to go all the way to GSL level 3 for our St John Brigade (SJB) booth. There, they taught us how to do the caterpillar crawl method for the transportation of casualties. I also got to experience getting transported on a stretcher. It was scary but fun at the same time. After that, we went to the National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) booth and we looked for papers in a classroom to piece together and decode a puzzle. Then we had to use objects and our heads to hit a balloon and get 14 hits consecutively. While doing all this, we had to be careful of the NPCC cadets coming into the classroom and catching us. If they did come inside, our patrol had to sit in a circle and cheer. After that we did Physical Training (PT) and when we had to do lunges around the Year 1 Block. 

Reflection from a Year 2 in P6:

On 5 April, all the Uniformed Groups (UGs) got to experience Uniformed Group Day, where we experienced what other UGs do during their CCA, firstly we played, 打野战, where we had to obtain the helmet from the opposing team while making sure our 麻绳 does not get snatched by the other team. We also tried 绳桥, which is a traditional game that Scouts and Guides play. Next, we went to the St John Brigade's booth, where we learnt how to carry the stretcher, we learnt the caterpillar crawl, and some of us even got to sit on the stretcher and feel what being on a stretcher felt like. Lastly, we went to the National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) booth, where we played in an escape room and did physical training. All the activities that day made me closer to the 团, as well as my patrolmates, juniors, seniors, and batch mates. Overall I learnt a lot of knowledge from each Uniformed Group, especially St John Brigade as I have never carried a stretcher before.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P1:

On Friday, we ended Uniformed Group (UG) Week with UG Experience Day where each UG got to experience what other UGs do for CCA. First, we went to the Scouts booth where we did 绳桥 and 打野战. 绳桥 is not something we do as often in Guides, thus it was exciting and a good revision for us. 打野战 was also a fun game which allowed us to bond with the 团. Next, we went to the St John Brigade (SJB) booth where we learnt how to do the caterpillar crawl method for transportation of casualties on the stretchers. Some of us also got to experience being transported on a stretcher. Since we had never done this before, it was a very unique learning experience for us as we got to try something new with our patrols. Lastly, we went to the National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) booth where we experienced an escape room. In this escape room, we had to find clues and solve riddles, as well as work together with the patrol to complete certain tasks. Randomly, NPCC members would enter the room to "tap us out", and to overcome that we had to huddle in a circle and cheer. Moreover, after we completed the escape room we were allowed to complete certain Physical Training (PT) tasks to sabotage other patrols. This experience allowed us to bond as a patrol and solve problems together. We were also able to train and teach the Year 1s how to do proper PT exercises. All in all, UG Experience Day was a fun and enriching activity where we got to learn new skills while bonding with the patrol.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P6:

On 5th April, we had Uniformed Group (UG) Experience Day. We were able to experience what other UGs did for their normal CCA sessions, which helped us understand the nature of their CCAs more than what we perceive of them. At the Scouts station, we played 打野战 and 升桥, traditional Scouts and Guides games. I felt that the Scouts station was the most memorable as we were able to play games with each other and bond with my fellow Guides. We got to learn the caterpillar crawl method for the transportation of casualties. After the St John station, we went to Block G Open Area for the National Police Cadet Corps station where we experienced an escape room. There, we had to find clues and complete a series of challenges in order to decode the secret code to escape the room. After that, we did physical training where we could sabotage a group for every exercise we completed. All in all, UG Day was a fun and different experience where we were still able to bond with each other.

Hope everyone enjoyed the session today and was able to learn more about our fellow UGs!

Published by:

Chin Yan Tong

55届 Secretary

Hike, 23 March 2024

 Hi Guides!

During the first weekend of the new term, our Guides Annual Hike was conducted at Fort Canning. The hike consisted of 6 station games all around the park, and we ended the activity off with mass games. Here are some reflections from some Guides about their day!

Reflection from a Year 1 in P2:

During the hike at Fort Canning, I learnt a lot more about the people in our patrol. It also helped me to open up to everyone and also get closer to Shermaine. The game that was the most memorable for me was when I carried Shermaine and Wan Ting as it was fun! I was surprised that Wan Ting managed to carry Shermaine and run three rounds. It was a super hot day. I also learnt more about Singapore's trading history at En Xii’s station game which helped me in my history WA2. Another station game that I also enjoyed was when we had to play a game of charades. We had to be able to understand each other and effectively communicate without making any noise. It was really funny to see us act and Wan Ting and Cheryl’s random guesses. Apart from getting to know our patrol mates better, I also made new friends from the other patrols and got to know them more. Overall, this experience going to Fort Canning was very enjoyable and memorable, and I’m beyond excited for the next few annual hikes to come!

Reflection from a Year 1 in P4:

On 23 March, we Year 1s had our first annual hike. I can remember my friends and I waiting for the upcoming hike with our seniors. We gathered at Fort Canning and carried out our activities as a patrol. I fondly remember a few activities that were carried out there. The first one was leading our patrol mates around the lighthouse. From this activity, we learned how to communicate with one another effectively to complete the challenge and we also learned to trust each other to guide us around since the patrol mate at the front had her eyes closed. The seniors also made the game more exciting by posing more obstacles for us. This also taught us to persevere through challenges and difficulties. The second game was about getting the marble into the bucket with bamboo sticks. The hardest part was to get over humps on the bamboo sticks. However, after many tries, we managed to get the marble quite a far distance, just not into the bucket. I believe that if we were given a little more time, we would surely be able to get the marble into the bucket. The whole event was not only about games, we also had a chance to learn about the history of Singapore, which gave us more knowledge of early Singapore. From this experience, I learnt to persevere and do my best. I also learnt the importance of teamwork and effective communication between members.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P1:

On 23 March, we had our Annual Hike at Fort Canning. As the area was unfamiliar to us, we got lost looking for our first Station Game, but subsequently managed to find it with the help of our seniors. There were 6 Station Games in total, many of them involving team-building activities and trivia quizzes. As I was the only Year 3 present, I had to constantly backtrack to make sure we did not leave any of our juniors behind. Overall, the games were very fun and creative, allowing us to bond as a patrol while also testing our Guides knowledge. Interestingly, there were many chickens at Fort Canning, which was a rare sight for us and caused a lot of excitement. The hike allowed us to experience nature amidst our generally sedentary lifestyles, allowing us to participate in outdoor activities in a fun and engaging way. After Station Games, we played a few rounds of Mass Games. Overall, I feel that this hike really helped our Year 1s to open up and involve themselves more, with P1 winning the overall prize for most points earned in the end. It was certainly a very memorable experience that I am grateful for.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P3:

Fort Canning is a place that I used to frequent when I was younger so I was thrilled when I learned that our Annual Hike would take place there. On the day of our hike, despite the heat and humidity, my patrol and I were really excited. Our journey started at the station where we took notes on the archeological site and answered the questions posed later. We struggled here, focusing too much on the details and not covering enough ground. I realised that my patrol could have done better in this aspect, and we should have had better time management. Moving on, we tackled the ‘Water Pong x Memory’ game with ease. Following the game, the next stations flew by. I think my favourite activity of the day would be the Lighthouse Challenge where we took turns carrying our Year 1s and avoiding little coloured circles on the ground. Another highlight would be when we were playing the ‘Transfer Ping Pong Ball’ game and we were interrupted by a film crew needing “happy children running” scenes, which we gladly participated in. We ended off the day with 团 games, which were quite exciting and challenging, and finally photo taking. Despite my patrol’s 5th-place finish, I felt accomplished. My efforts to motivate the team, bond with new members, and keep spirits high paid off. This hike strengthened our bond, and I am eager for the next one.

Hope everyone had fun today exploring the park, and also bonded well with their patrolmates and batchmates during the hike!

Published by:

Chin Yan Tong

55届 Secretary

Values-In-Action @ GSSC, 11-12 March 2024

Hello Guides!

During the March Holidays this year, on 11 and 12 Mar, Guides visited Good Shepherd's Student Care Centre for VIA. Different patrols conducted different activities with the children there, which include baking, crafts and carnival. Here are some reflections done by the Guides who conducted each activity. 

Baking:

One of the activities conducted was baking, where Guides worked together with the children at the centre to bake cookies, allowing them to meet new people and learn a new skill at the same time. 

Reflection from a Year 1 in P5:

During CCA in March for VIA, my batch mates and I went to Good Shepherd's Student Care Centre to teach younger girls how to bake cookies. I was very excited yet nervous to teach them as I would be a teacher for the first time! At first, we were split into groups to teach the different batches, and preparations were made by separating different ingredients and their respective amounts into cups. After that, we read the instructions one more time, and soon the juniors came. Throughout the whole process, the juniors were messy but the great news was that they were having fun mixing in all the ingredients.  They even got to wear gloves to mix the cookie dough into balls before popping them in the oven. My patrol and I were guiding them along, teaching them the specific instructions step by step. Even though sometimes, they did not really cooperate, we were still patient in guiding them along. The cookies that we baked were delicious and all the hard work had paid off. Even though my batch mates and I faced some challenges, we were glad that we could overcome them.

Reflection from a Year 2 in P5:

For the March Holidays Values In Action programme, we headed to Good Shepherd's Student Care Centre. During the preparation at Good Shepherd's Student Care Centre, we feel that communication could have been better as there was some confusion, especially due to the changes in the recipe. Nonetheless, the Patrol was able to start the Baking Session promptly. During the Baking Session for the Primary 4s, we noticed some forms of exclusion among the students. Furthermore, some students were unwilling to cooperate with us. We could have done better by trying to foster a more inclusive environment for the students and be slightly stricter with them if they were unwilling to listen. However, during the Baking Session for the Primary 5s, we managed to get them to cooperate and be patient with one another. Additionally, we managed to ensure that no one got left out during the baking process. Unfortunately, due to carelessness, some of the cookies got badly burnt. Nevertheless, the students were willing to share their cookies and no one left empty-handed. Overall, the Baking Session was a meaningful experience as we understood the importance of communication and inclusivity. 

Crafts

Another activity done by Guides and the children at Good Shepherd's Student Care Centre was Crafts, where Guides taught the younger girls some arts and crafts, giving them bonding opportunities. 

Reflection from a Year 2 in P3:

The Crafts VIA session we had on the 11th of March at Good Shepherd Student Care Centre was very enjoyable! At first, my group only had two people, including me. Our job was to teach seven little girls some crafts we had just learned. Unfortunately, the two of us had difficulty handling the children at first. We felt overpowered and overwhelmed as the girls were all incredibly energetic and loud. Luckily, one of my seniors joined us from another table. With her help, we managed to handle the kids better and bond with them over the crafts! Still, we faced some challenges. We realised that the instructions for the activities were too complicated for some of the children to understand. For example, making pipe cleaner petals was tricky for some of them. We were thus required to explain it over and over. Fortunately, some of the girls were able to grasp the concept quickly and help teach their friends, making it easier for us. The second activity, folding origami bookmarks, was simpler. The children could mostly do it on their own, which was great. We also got better organised as a group. We divided the tasks evenly and made sure each child got attention. This helped the children learn better and make lots of bookmarks. They even informed us that they would be giving these bookmarks to their friends and family! Overall, it was a really meaningful experience for me. I learned to be more patient and I hope that I had provided the girls with a fun afternoon. I look forward to the next VIA at the centre, and I hope I can help out even more next time.

Carnival

The last activity held at the centre was a carnival organised by Guides for the children, where they played different games and collected stamps in order to receive prizes.

Reflection from a Year 1 in P4:

On 12 March 2024, all the guides went to a childcare center to plan a carnival for the primary school students. When we reached the childcare center, we had to first make space for ourselves to set up the stations. To do this, we had to move the tables and benches in the canteen aside. After we completed the task, we had to go to our respective stations and start setting them up. My station was the mini bowling station. The bottles that the children were supposed to knock down contained a little water, just to stabilize it and not make it too easy for the students. Furthermore, we arranged it in a 3-2-1 arrangement. When the carnival started, the students formed a long line in front of our station and we had to give each group of players a time limit so that we would be able to let the kids at the end of the line have a chance to play! As I was running around, my energy was quickly drained and when Kayla saw that I looked tired, she told me to take a short break. After I took about a 5-minute break, it was time for the students to go back to class. As the students were sitting down in a big space in the canteen, we were asked to stand before them and their “thank you"s really warmed our hearts.

Hope everyone had fun during the past 2 days and learnt something new from the experience!

Published by:

Chin Yan Tong

55届 Secretary

Patrol Activity, 4 March 2024

 Hello Guides!

Today was the last Patrol Activity of the term, and here are the reflections from the secretaries of each patrol!

Reflection from a Year 3 in P1:

During Patrol Activity (PA) on Monday, we were tasked to build a gadgeting version of a gateway. During the collection of logistics, we sorely misremembered the number of 中木 we had to collect, ending up with 16 instead of the intended 6. This was much to the amusement of our seniors. However, this turned out to be somewhat helpful, as some of the other 木s were not of appropriate lengths and had to be substituted with 中木s. During the building of the structure, our progress moved at a rather slow rate at times. Hence, I feel that we could have definitely worked faster, taking note of the proportions and alignments more actively. This would have prevented any need for redoing or shifting lashes, saving us time. We should also have looked out for our Year 1s more, keeping them in the loop and encouraging them. In the end, we managed to complete the structure with a few time extensions. Afterward, we played a quick game that required us to recall what we knew about each other. This helped the Year 1s to speak up more while having fun. Overall, PA was a fulfilling and exciting experience.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P2:

On Monday,  we had Patrol Activity (PA). We were required to build a gadgeting swing. This was a new structure for us as we have only learnt to build the pioneering swing but not the gadgeting swing. The Y3s had to take turns being the PL every 10 minutes. We had to tie two tripods to support the swing. After tying the tripods, we had to retie the tripod lash as it was loose. This wasted our time as we could have tied a tighter lash at first to use the time more effectively. While we were doing the 顶角s, we did not take measurements properly. This caused the sides of the tripods to be unequal which made the structure unstable. As a result, we had to undo some lashes and readjust the 顶角s. We also could have 报时 more to improve our awareness of time and have a better sense of urgency to work faster in the future.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P3:

On the 4th of March, the Patrol Activity was very fun and enriching. I could tell that the seniors had put a lot of thought and effort into planning what to do, and I appreciate it very much. Our instructions were to build a gadgeting swing with P2. I think that we worked harmoniously together, our shared ambition to complete our structure on time allowing us to form a certain bond.  Unfortunately, we had a bumpy process when building our structure. When we had gotten all the logistics from 团部 and were about to start, we realised that we were missing one of our 中木s. We thus could not start building our structure as we required that 中木 to build the tripod. As a result, a lot of time was wasted to go back to 团部 to get that 中木. However, we improvised and decided to make the swing seat first and then attach it to the swing, later on, to prevent wasting time. To ensure that this problem does not happen again, in the future, someone can stand at the door and check whether all the logistics have been taken. We also had to change Patrol Leader and Patrol Second every 10 minutes. When it was my turn to lead, I struggled, especially when asking my juniors to 报时 and cheer. I will try and guide my juniors to do so with more practice leading them. The tripods were another issue as they were not tight enough when we tied it. This caused our stricture to be quite unstable. To improve, more emphasis should be given to tripod lashes during lash training. In the end, we managed to build the structure with little 过时. Overall, we could have had a better sense of urgency but we all had fun doing this activity and taking pictures with the swing once completed. To my pleasant surprise, the swing worked and was aesthetically pleasing to us all. In conclusion, PA was enjoyable and it helped me to bond with the new Year 1s too. 

Reflection from a Year 3 in P4:

On 4 March, for Patrol Activity (PA), we were supposed to do pioneering, which I was really excited about as it would be the Year 1s first taste of pioneering. Many of the Year 1s had mentioned the pioneering structures during the Orientation showcase so I am sure they were thrilled to try it out too. However, because of the wet weather, we had to go with an alternative for PA—Physical Training (PT) and patrol games. This PA gave us a chance to bond more with our Year 1s as we got to teach them things like cheers and we got to talk to them and find out more about them than we would have in a 集合 where we had to work with gadgeting and pioneering 木s. During this PA, we also got to improve our patrol spirit by cheering each other on and constantly looking out for each other. During the laps we had to run around the General Science Lab block, we constantly cheered to keep up the morale and we reminded each other to 等人 so that everyone would be together at all times. As for games, we played games like Human Entanglement and a game that involved us having to attempt to replicate the group pictures that were shown to us. Human entanglement allowed us to work together to free the entire patrol from entanglement. Thus it was a great opportunity to work on our teamwork and communication as a patrol. The second game was my favourite as it gave us tangible memories to keep in the form of pictures. Overall, this PA was really memorable! 

Reflection from a Year 3 in P5:

On the last Patrol Activity of the term, my patrol's original plan was to do pioneering. But due to bad weather, we did creative gadgeting instead. We were first tasked to build a Baggage Rack within 35 minutes and then build a creative structure that has something to do with food. Us Year 3s taught our juniors, particularly the Year 1s, more basic knots, and lashes we usually use in guides, such as netting and rafting which they had never encountered before. During the building of the Baggage Rack, we could have cheered more to keep our morale up and 报时 more often to not overrun the timings given to us by our seniors. Overall, we took 45 mins to build a Baggage rack. Our lashes could have been tighter and neater to prevent the structure from swaying. For creative gadgeting, my patrol made fries using a quadpod and an 'M' to represent McDonald's. Overall, this PA was refreshing as it gave us a chance to revise our building of the standard gadgeting structures and fun as it gave us a chance to bond more as a patrol. 

Reflection from a Year 3 in P6:

During our second Patrol Activity with the Year 1s on 4th March, Monday, we were tasked to plan a Creative Structure and lead the patrol in building the structure we have come up with. We planned to build a mini slide with a ladder attached to the box tower, and we got inspiration from the Creative Pioneering structure from Orientation Preparation (OP), which was a playground with a slide and swing. During the collection of logistics, we moved quickly and managed to complete the task within the time given. However, instead of taking the 白绳 box, we accidentally took the flag kit, causing us to have to go back to 团部 to retrieve the 白绳 box. Meanwhile, we borrowed 白绳 from Patrol 1 so that we could start building our structure. We were given 30 minutes to complete our creative structure, but as some of our lashes were not very tight, we had to 重抽 some of them, taking up some time. Through this activity, we learnt that when planning structures, we need to consider the proportion of the 木s and structures. 

Hope everyone had fun today!

Published by:

Chin Yan Tong

55届 Secretary

Skills Training, 1 March 2024

 Hi Guides!

Today, while the Year 1s and Year 2s headed to the Singapore Discovery Centre to complete their Total Defence Badge, the Year 3s built Kitchen Tables, in order to train their hard and soft skills for the upcoming PLTC, which was followed by batch corner where they reviewed their batch goals and reflected on how to improve as individuals and as a batch.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P1:

During 集合 on Friday, the Year 3s had to build Kitchen Tables (KT). We were first split into two groups, where each group was tasked to finish a KT in 50 minutes. Once we started building the KTs, we realised that we had left some logistics behind, and some people had to be sent to retrieve them. As we did not 照顾好东西, we had to start the KT with less manpower, thus causing our building process to slow down. Additionally, we had also not kept to our targeted timings and took 20 minutes to finish a tripod. Lastly, although we had managed to finish our KTs at the end, we still 过时-ed by 7 minutes. All in all, we could have greatly improved our speed and worked with a better sense of urgency. This would have allowed us to stick to our targeted timings better and finish the KTs within the given time. We could have also improved on our lash standards, by tying faster and tighter, which would help our KT be of better quality. We have room for improvement and this 集合 was a good learning opportunity for us, especially since only the Year 3s were involved in the building of the structure.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P2:

On 1 March, the Year 3s had to do pioneering. We were originally supposed to do Kitchen Shelter, however, there was a lightning alert and we had to change to Kitchen Table. All of us were mixed and split into 2 groups, with 2 people from each group stepping up as PL and PS. We were given 50 minutes for the entire structure. We started by tying 2 tripods. However, one of the tripods was loose and we had to retie it. Meanwhile, we 起-ed the other tripod and started tying the 顶角s. While we were doing the 顶角s, some of us seemed unclear on how to tie a proper pioneering square lash, as well as the steps to build the Kitchen Table. This should not be the case as we are already Year 3s and should be extremely familiar with the steps for a standard structure. Moreover, we lacked a sense of urgency while working on the structure, which caused us to 过时 by 7 minutes. In the future, we will familiarise ourselves more with the structure, as well as try to 报时 more and work with a higher sense of urgency.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P3:

I came down to 集合 abuzz with trepidation and excitement. I knew that today's 集合 would be for our Camp D preparation, and I was massively looking forward to it. We soon learned that we would be building Kitchen Shelters in our groups in D-area, and we quickly turned our excitement into resolve to do things well and right. The batch was split into three, and I was made the patrol leader of my group. We were broken off and we dashed to the various locations to get our logistics. This is when we made our first mistake. While enough manpower went to 团部 to collect logistics, we soon fell into disarray and took longer than we intended to get our logistics. Sadly, once we started to lay out the canvas sheet, it started to drizzle and we were forced to move to the General Science Lab to build a Kitchen Table (KT) instead. This is when we made a mistake the second time, with too many of us leaving with 木 and ending up with me and two other Guides, one of whom was feeling a little unwell and could not carry too much. In addition, we were also left with the added responsibility to take more 麻绳 for the increased number of lashes in Kitchen Table, and I reluctantly tore myself away from my two batchmates, leaving behind the water bottles and the remaining helmets in a box. After that, we split into two groups and built two KTs, which took us much longer than we should have. Then, we had batch corner where we reflected on our goals and what we had done today. Overall, I feel that we could have done better in terms of our communication and consideration. We could have 照顾好人照顾好东西 too. However, all in all, I had a great and enriching time during that day’s 集合.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P6:

During the 集合 on 1st March, the Year 1s and 2s had gone for their total defence badge leaving only the Year 3s behind. As a batch, we built 2 Kitchen Tables (KT) since we were split into two groups. From this 集合, since it was just the Year 3s, we were able to see how our standards were as a batch especially since Patrol Leader Training Camp (PLTC) is coming up soon. The standard timing for a KT is 50 minutes but we took 57 minutes. I think that we should have worked faster and communicated with each other more efficiently. Another problem is that we did not 照顾好人，照顾好东西. The Year 4s kapped the table boards and none of us realised, without the table boards we wouldn’t be able to complete our KT. We should have been more responsible and more aware of what is going on around us. All in all, building the KT with my batchmates was an eye-opener and it made me realise that we still had a lot to improve on.

Hope that the Year 3s are more prepared for PLTC after today's session, and have learnt something new from the experience!

Published by:

Chin Yan Tong

55届 Secretary

WAGGGS Activity, 23 February 2024

 Hello Guides!

Today, the Year 1s and Year 2s did badgework in their patrols, while the Year 3s did WAGGGS Activities.

Badgework:

For badgework, the Year 1s and Year 2s completed the Speaker Badge, Entertainer Badge and Basket-Maker Badge.

Reflection from a Year 1 in P3:

Our CCA session on 23rd February was my first badgework in Guides. We had badgework with the Year 2s, and we were tasked to do crafts, a performance, and a speaking activity. For crafts, we weaved some baskets with newspapers. During this activity, I found it quite difficult to weave the basket as the instructional video provided was very fast and our newspapers were too thin to weave without it tearing. However, with the help of the Year 2s, we were able to finish weaving two baskets within the time given. Next, for the performance, my patrol performed two songs, Roar by Katy Perry and Fight Song by Rachel Platten. It was quite scary to sing in front of everyone there, but the Year 2s sang confidently and we had a successful performance. Other patrols performed other songs and skits. Lastly, for the speaking activity, we had to have a conversation with one of the Guiders. For us Year 1s, it was Ms Chang. This conversation included a short reading-aloud passage. It was similar to an Oral examination. It was quite fun talking to Ms Chang as she was very friendly throughout the activity. She asked about some current affairs and I had some trouble answering the questions as I am not well versed on this subject, but with her help and guidance, we were able to have a nice and informative conversation. Overall, my first badgework was very fun and I was able to learn a lot from it. I also earned three badges and had the chance to bond with the Year 2 seniors. It was very calm and free of stress compared to the normal 集合 sessions we have. All in all, I enjoyed this badgework activity and I am looking forward to the next one!

Reflection from a Year 1 in P5:

During CCA on 23 February, my batchmates and I made a basket in order to earn our craft badge. As it was my first time weaving a basket, I was very excited yet nervous about how my basket would turn out. For starters, I watched a video tutorial on how to wove the basket. Feeling confident, I thought it was an easy job so I started folding my newspaper to create the base of the basket. However, things did not go as I expected. The newspapers kept moving despite the amount of glue I applied to them and immediately after I started working on my second layer of the base, my newspaper tore which meant I had to start all over again. Frustrated, I decided to take a break by drinking some water. During that period, I reflected on how I could have done better. Indeed, I should have been more careful when handling the thin newspaper and paid more attention to the video. If I had analysed more detailedly, I would have noticed that the different strips of newspaper were supposed to be side by side and not have a huge gap in between them. Tips were even given on how to weave the newspaper more easily. Lucky for me, it was not too late as I still had some time to finish weaving my basket neatly and properly. Overall, I am thankful for this experience for me to learn a new skill - how to weave a basket by using recycled materials, which was more eco-friendly. Although I faced a few challenges, I am glad I was able to overcome them. This was the first badgework activity that I have done with my batchmates and definitely enjoyed it. 

Reflection from a Year 2 in P4:

During Badgework, the Year 1s and Year 2s got a chance to perform together and accomplish our given task, which was to make baskets with recycled materials. It was quite an eye-opener for the Year 1s as they got the opportunity to expose themselves to creative craft as it requires creativity and adaptability to make something out of the materials they brought along. It also taught us the importance of recycling, about how such simple actions could contribute to being eco-friendly. We had a lot of fun creating baskets of different types, for example, woven baskets. Even though some of us did not know how to weave, we taught each other new skills and all of us learnt something new. We also forged stronger bonds with each other while making the crafts and planning the performance such as making jokes and planning what songs to sing. We had a good time together and realized how much joy we could bring to each other. We got to know our Year 1s better and they got to know us better too. The performance was picked by our different tastes and preferences merged into one and it was a very enriching experience for us that I think we should cherish. We also completed the Speaker Badge in which we were required to read out a passage and answer some questions relating to general knowledge. It helps us to be more vocal and confident in speaking. The question also helps us understand more about the Singapore Budget and I realized that I have been missing out on this vast topic, thus it is a reminder to read the news and understand our country better. I believe that badgework really brought about many benefits to us, be it fostering bonds with each other, learning a new skill, or widening our perspectives and knowledge.

Reflection from a Year 2 in P6:

Badgework was a good experience for us to bond together as a batch and become closer and more familiar with the Year 1s. For badgework, there was the basketmaker badge, the speaker badge, and the performance badge. For the basketmaker badge, it was a good opportunity for us to interact with one another in the patrol. We could help one another to make the basket so that we would be able to finish the basket on time. The speaker badge allowed us to learn more about current events and things that are happening not only in Singapore but also around the world. We were able to check if we were informed enough about the things happening in other countries. This is also important as it helps us to step out of our comfort zone more and interact with other people by keeping them engaged for three minutes, helping us build our confidence and speaking skills. The performance badge was a good opportunity to bond more with one another. We had to decide what to perform and as we were picking, we were able to learn more about one another’s preferences and dislikes. By performing in front of other people, we were able to step out of our comfort zones again and have fun together performing in front of others. It also allowed us to be more relaxed and comfortable with one another. In conclusion, badgework was a beneficial and fun experience for us as it helped us to bond and grow closer to one another.

WAGGGS Activity:

Aligned to the theme "Our World, Our Thriving Future", the Year 3s completed a few activites that widened their insights related to environmental issues. 

Reflection from a Year 3 in P1:

On Friday, the Year 3s engaged in games and discussions related to the World Thinking Day theme – mostly emphasising environmental sustainability. For instance, we played a plastic sorting game that involved shuttle runs between 2 points in a race to sort various types of plastics into their corresponding piles. Plastic is a common material, and this activity served as a reminder that many items in our everyday lives can be easily recycled instead of thrown away. ‘Technology’ was later introduced to the gameplay, where each person could carry 2 articles of plastic with them to be sorted with each shuttle run instead of the initial 1. As a result, the whole process was much faster than before. This was an analogy for the efficiency that technology brings to us in terms of recycling, demonstrating a significant positive effect of our relentless pursuit of technology on the environment. However, advanced programmes and machinery have cons as well, and we were tasked to list both the benefits and detriments of technological developments. During this portion, I believe we could have been more focused on the subject of discussion instead of ricocheting into multiple tangents that ultimately distracted us from the crux of the conversation. Other than that, many of us were able to provide various insights that expanded our understanding of technology and its impact on the environment. Hence, it was still a rather fruitful discussion. Afterward, we were tasked to each draw an image representing our projected visions of a thriving future before combining them into a collective artwork depicting our hopes for a sustainable future. As a group, we arranged the sheets of paper together before drawing a big globe – such that each sheet had one portion of ‘Earth’ to fill in. The result consisted of drawings that delineated environmental sustainability in various industries such as food and education. Overall, this was an insightful and fun session.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P5:

We spent WAGGGS doing a variety of games that have to do with Our World, Our Thriving Future which calls us to center our focus on the environment and gender equality. We played two games, one of which was sorting out plastic according to its type and also making drawings that encapsulate the sustainable future we want. First, we were split into three groups consisting of two patrols each, and P5 was partnered with P6. We were then each given a piece of plastic that was labelled either PPE, PP, PVC, or PET. We had to race with other groups to reach the final line, sort our plastic by its type, and then run back before the next person could go, like a relay. We had to go more than once. Then, the next round was for us to each put two down at one go without sorting the plastics, so we each only had to run once. This was to teach us about the difference between technology and by hand, whereby hand was slower and more tiring, yet we could sort the plastics for recycling and reusing according to their different properties and types. On the other hand, the technology simulation was much faster and completed with less effort but was unable to be sorted out accordingly for proper recycling. Upon reflection, we proposed that both technology and the ability to sort out the plastic be implemented for the plastics to be sorted out faster and accurately. The next game was the drawing game. In each group, we were supposed to draw according to a reference picture but add more sustainable and interactive drawings that we want to see in the future that we call home. My group was tasked to draw a neighbourhood with many trees, animals, and people. We were given 6 different papers and were supposed to do the drawings individually with different aspects each, but then link it all together afterward. I learnt the essence of teamwork, innovativity, and most importantly, the importance of a sustainable future, which our future generation would have to live in the world we create due to our actions of today. We have to be more careful of our actions and not hurt the environment.

Hope everyone learnt something new and bonded well with their patrolmates and batchmates today!

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Chin Yan Tong

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Skills Training, 16 February 2024

 Hi Guides!

On 16 February, we had contingent practice, in order to prepare for the World Thinking Day contingent that would be held on 26 February. It was the Year 1s' first time doing contingent, and it was also a good opportunity for the Year 2s to Year 4s to revise their contingent skills. 

Reflection from a Year 1 in P4:

On 16 Feb 2024, we Year 1s had our first contingent practice. Two Year 4s taught us the basics of contingent on General Science Lab (GSL) level 2. They explained to us how to do the contingent step by step. For example, firstly, we need to arrange ourselves in a line from tall to tallest, then number ourselves, Satu and Dua. The Year 4s told us our commands and we noticed that all of the commands were in Malay, like “Semula”, which means redo or start again, and “Satu”, which means 1, and “Dua”, which means 2. We learnt a lot that day and got to experience contingent for the first time. We could have been more in sync and neat as a batch while carrying out the contingent, and we can try to remember all the steps quicker and more efficiently next time. It was tiring for us as it was our first session of contingent training but it was fun to learn something new. 

Reflection from a Year 1 in P6: 

I found contingent training very insightful. Since young, I have been watching National Day Parades on television with my parents and I always see Uniformed Groups marching. I used to think it was very simple and did not take much practice to be in sync. However, after trying it for the first time, I realised that that was not the case. Being in sync with my peers is not at all simple and it also takes a lot of brainpower to be able to remember all of the commands. Looking back at that day,  I realised that there are many things I could have done better. For example, remembering the commands better. Even though I was not the timer, I should have tried my best to remember most of the commands. That would have made it much easier for me to keep up during practices. Also, I should have remembered to 对脚 without my peers reminding me. To be honest, the only command that I have to say is still not that clear to me. Now that I have experienced contingent before, I hope that the next time I do it, I will be much better at being in sync, remembering commands, and remembering to constantly 对脚 with the people behind, in front, and next to me.

Reflection from a Year 2 in P1:

During the contingent practice, I was confused at times as I had forgotten many of the commands and often checked with the wrong foot. After a while, the commands began to sink in, especially with clarifications from seniors and those around me. However, I still feel that I should have better familiarised myself with the various procedures before the practice, as this would have allowed the whole session to run more smoothly. I also felt that it was quite messy as we lacked synchronisation, especially during marching. This could have been improved with greater awareness of our execution of the commands, which would have allowed us to make adjustments more readily. When we combined with the Scouts to practice, it was quite confusing as some of the commands were different and we had trouble memorising them in a short time. The Scouts who gave the commands also said them much faster, so we had trouble keeping up at times. In conclusion, I think we could have done better by memorising the commands in advance and paying more attention as the commands were being said.

Reflection from a Year 2 in P2:

On 16 February, we had contingent practice. They first told us to line ourselves up in a line with those who were tall on the left and tallest on the right. After that, we numbered ourselves 'satu' and 'dua'. Then we had to step forward or step back depending on our number. The IC had to check our steps to make sure we checked correctly, with our legs at 90°. After that, we turned either left or right and marched to form 3 rows. I was not sure how to march correctly so I just walked while moving my hands. Thankfully, my batchmate taught me the correct way to march afterward. After a few more commands we reached the "Baris Sediah". When the commander says "Baris", we are supposed to lower our hands. However, it always catches me off-guard so we end up having to redo it multiple times. I learnt to be more aware and pay more attention to the commander. Also, I have to familiarise myself with the commands for future contingents.

Hope everyone gained something valuable from contingent practice, be it hard skills or bonding time with batchmates or patrolmates!

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Chin Yan Tong

55届 Secretary

Patrol Activity, 5 February 2024

 Hello Guides!

Today was the first Patrol Activity with the new Year 1s, and here are the reflections from a Year 3 from each patrol.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P1:

During Patrol Activity (PA) on 5 February, we were tasked to build a gadgeting structure that we would tie our Patrol Flag to. This would later be used for a game of Capture the Flag we would play against Patrol 4, complete with water guns. After some discussion, we decided to build a tall tripod with 木 sticking out of it at various angles to mimic spikes. This would make it much harder for the other Patrol members to reach our flag, which would be tied to the top of the structure. The tripod would also be too hefty to be tilted over, adding to the security of our flag’s position. As this was our first PA with the new Year 1s, they had some trouble getting used to the constant tying of lashes. However, after much perseverance, we managed to finish the structure, along with a frame covered with a poncho to use as a shield. Throughout the process, we could have guided the Year 1s more as they were likely feeling a little lost. During the 2 rounds of Capture the Flag, we were proud to say that our Year 1s were the ones who captured the opposing Patrol’s flag, allowing us to win both rounds. Overall, PA was a good activity for us to bond with the new Year 1s and an opportunity for us all to practice tying lashes. The use of water guns in the game was truly a fun and innovative idea, granting us all a memorable experience.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P2:

On 5 February, we had our first Patrol Activity (PA) with the Year 1s. We started with lash training to refresh the Year 1s of their lash. After that, we were tasked to build a net for the game of captain's ball. We were told that we would be combining with Patrol 5 for the game afterward, but each patrol must build its own goal. We first discussed what to do and ended up agreeing on a quadpod with 顶角s and netting at the top. We were given 25 minutes for the entire structure. We quickly tied the quadpod and the 顶角s. However, there was little time left and we still had to do the netting. Hence, the PL had to ask for a time extension and we quickly finished up the netting. After that, when both patrols were done with their structure, we played a game of captain's ball. It was very fun and allowed us to bond more as a patrol, especially when the Year 4s joined in the last game.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P3:

The 5th February Patrol Activity (PA) was our first PA with the new Year 1s. Despite having known them for only about a week, I had already developed a sense of attachment to the Year 1s; they were so committed and enthusiastic about guides, and I could not wait for us to do patrol bonding activities and get to know them better. We played icebreaker games like Splat, Human Knot, and Charades, and then we had some lash training. I learnt not only the Year 1’s classes and nicknames and through the game of Splat but also those of my batch mates and juniors. All the self-proclaimed nicknames were hilarious, and it was heartening to see all the friendships in the patrol as the nicknames were given by each other. During lash training, I saw the Year 2s step up in trying their best to lead the Year 1s, albeit a little noisily; we Year 3s were able to take more of a backseat role and focus on 收绳 and give the Year 2s reminders on the time allotted for lash training about their progress. It was an exceedingly peaceful moment, graceful in memory. In all, I was reminded of how precious those around us are. That day, when patrol activity ended, I finally understood the meaning of being a senior and was hopeful for the future of my patrol.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P4:

On 5 February, we had our first-ever Patrol Activity (PA) with our new Year 1s Guides. For this PA, we had been tasked to build a structure that would make our flagpole hard to reach, as well as a fortress. The goal of the game we played after would be to get the flag of the patrol before they got yours. As the Year 1s were not familiar with many of the lashes, we found it tough to find the balance between keeping within the time limit, and teaching the Year 1s how to tie the lashes patiently. Towards the end of the 35 minutes we had been given to build our structures, we began to panic as we were far from done, and thus, we began to give our Year 1s less to do, and they ended up being zuobos. This is definitely something we can learn to manage better. As we go on further in the year, we hope to find the balance between teaching our Year 1s new skills, and working fast enough to keep within the time given. 

Reflection from a Year 3 in P5:

For this PA, we did a combined PA - Captain's Ball with Patrol 2. It was the first PA with our new Year 1s. First, we had to collect our 木s accordingly and then do lash training with the Year 1s who are new to lashes. We took about 40 minutes for this activity and felt proud of ourselves as our Year 1s grasped the skill of doing basic lashes like Square Lashes and Diagonal Lashes. Next, we built a hoop to score for the Captain's Ball game. We decided to go with the traditional hoop by building a low tripod that has a big opening at the top. This allowed us to have a better opportunity at scoring. Throughout the building of this structure, we had a lot of loose lashes and thus were unable to make the tripod very sturdy. This definitely affected the stability of the hoop and therefore our structure was not up to standard.  This was the first PA that the Year 1s came into our CCA, and therefore we had to ensure that our lashes were up to standard the next time we built a structure. This was to set a better example for the Year 1s who are new to the CCA. We still proceeded with the Captain's Ball game, and no matter the results, we had fun throughout the entire game that we participated in actively. It was a memorable first PA with the new Year 1s. 

Reflection from a Year 3 in P6:

We had our first Patrol Activity with our new Year 1s on 5th February, Monday. Before the collection of logistics for the Fireman's Ladder, we played two icebreaker games. The first game was musical chairs, where the player eliminated in that round was to do a self-introduction which had to include a fun fact about herself.  The second game was human entanglement. We had a lot of fun untangling ourselves and getting to know one another better in the process. After the games, we collected logistics. We split our manpower into different groups to make the collection of logistics more efficient. We managed to finish collecting logistics within the time given. During the process of building the fireman’s ladder, we, as seniors, did not take note of the height of the placement of the 木s. This resulted in many of our patrol members not being able to flip over the fireman’s ladder as the 木s were too far apart. We learnt that taking measurements and making sure that they are correct is important in ensuring that everyone gets to enjoy the structure. 

Hope everyone had fun with their new Year 1s today!

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Chin Yan Tong

55届 Secretary

Skills Training, 2 February 2024

 Hello Guides!

On 2 February, we welcomed new Year 1s as new members of our Guides family! While the Year 1s had a welcoming lecture, the Year 2s and Year 3s built indoor fire altars for outdoor cooking, which was followed by lash training cum patrol bonding!

Indoor Fire Altar:

Before the Year 1s joined us for the 集合, the Year 2s and Year 3s built indoor fire altars, to introduce outdoor cooking to the Year 1s when they joined. 

Reflection from a Year 2 in P2:

On 2nd February, we built an indoor fire altar combined with Patrol 1 (P1). After collecting our logistics, we started building it by tying two tripods with three 中长木. While one tripod was being tied, we realised that the other three 中长木 were too different in length, so we had to send someone to take another 中长木. During that time, we tied the 定脚s onto the tripod. After that, we had nothing to do for a while because the 中长木 was taking quite long to come. When the second tripod was tied, we already used 22 minutes, while we were given only 30 minutes, hence I think we could have chosen better 木 to save time and also work on our sense of urgency. We also noticed the second tripod was loose so we had to retie it, taking more time. After both tripods were done, we connected both of them with 长木s. The zinc plate kept falling off the 短木s so we had to move the diagonal 定脚s to make the tripods closer. While doing that, the Year 1s came which was a little awkward because we were in the middle of something but we clapped for them. In the end, we took 37 minutes to finish our indoor fire altars. I felt that we could have had better manpower allocations because there were a lot of zuobos.

Reflection from a Year 2 in P6:

During 集合 on 2 February, we were given 35 minutes to build an Indoor Fire altar. Firstly, we had to go collect the logistics needed for Outdoor Cooking and the 木 to build the Indoor Fire altar. After the collection, we started building the structure. As our patrol combined with Patrol 3, we had more manpower than usual to build the structure. However, through the entire building of the structure, I think that we could have worked better by having a sense of urgency, and we had to ask for time extensions several times. We took very long to get our tripod up because we had to retie the tripod as it was loose, and we had to keep remeasuring and this wasted a lot of time. I think we should have tied it once, and tied it right so that we could have finished the structure earlier. Because we were not as fast, the new Year 1s had to wait for us to finish the structure. In the future, I hope to be more familiar with the structure and work with a better sense of urgency.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P2:

On Friday, we needed to build indoor fire altars before the Year 1s came. Two patrols were supposed to work together to build one fire altar. My patrol was grouped with Patrol 1 (P1). During the building of the indoor fire altar, we were faced with challenges such as not having enough 中长木 to build the tripod for the indoor fire altar. Hence, we had to send someone to get the missing 中长木s that we needed. As a result, it took a very long time to finish the structure. As we worked very slowly, the Year 1s came in the middle of us building the structure. I felt that we should have worked a lot faster by ensuring that we have the right amount of 木s in the future. There were also times that I was zuo boing. Instead of zuo boing, I should have asked my PL or PS if I needed to do anything. I also should have 报时 more to ensure that we are on task. In the end, we managed to finish building the indoor fire altar and we all felt accomplished.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P6:

Last Friday, we welcomed the new Year 1s and before that, we had to build an Indoor Fire Altar. My patrol merged with Patrol 3 to complete the task. Both the tripod lashes were not very tight, which was a problem because it could lead to the structure collapsing. However, we managed to solve the problem by tying two square lashes above the looser tripod lash to secure it. We learnt from our mistake and tied the other lashes better and tighter. In the end, we managed to finish building our Indoor Fire Altar with a bit of time left so we allocated manpower to other groups to help them finish their Indoor Fire Altar. We could have 照顾好人，照顾好东西 better as a few logistics got kapped. Our sense of urgency could have also been improved as we had to ask for a few time extensions before we managed to finish the structure.

Lash Training:

After the new Year 1s joined their respective patrols, we did lash training to introduce them to what we do in Guides, and to help them familiarise themselves with their patrol.

Reflection from a Year 2 in P1:

During last Friday's 集合, we welcomed the new Year 1s in. When they came, we had Lash Training with them and taught them how to tie square lashes, diagonal lashes, and A-架s. They learned very quickly, with the Year 1 that I taught being able to tie an A-架 after just one demonstration. My Patrol had 3 new Year 1s, and we got to know them a little better through this Lash Training. Afterward, we had Outdoor Cooking and were able to eat food like sausages, marshmallows and smores! We then had Patrol Corner where we rated the day, with the Year 1s saying that they enjoyed their first CCA session. After this session, I think that I can improve further by tying tighter lashes faster to set a good example for the new Year 1s, as well as to bond with them throughout their time in Guides and continue to make them feel welcome. I hope they learnt a lot through this Lash Training session, and look forward to spending more time with them.

Reflection from a Year 2 in P4:

It was the first 集合 for all of the new Year 1s who joined Guides. After we finished our indoor kitchen altars, we sat down with them to teach them how to tie a square lash and a diagonal lash. First, we showed them the steps to tie the lash that we were teaching them. It was tough at first, as we did not have much experience teaching anyone to tie the lashes. However, we were able to teach them the proper way to tie square and diagonal lashes in the end. It was a good experience for us, as we now know how to better teach them new lashes in the future. Although their lashes were not very tight, it was their first 集合, and we can help them improve their lashes in future co-curricular activity (CCA) sessions and during lash training sessions. I look forward to the next CCA session we will have with our Year 1s so that we can teach them more and get to know them better.

Reflection from a Year 2 in P5:

Last Friday, the new batch of Year 1s came in and I was excited yet nervous at the same time. One of the activities we had prepared for the Y1s was lash training. As it was my first time teaching someone how to tie a lash, I was a little unsure of how to properly teach them. I found myself stepping into the role of a mentor, unsure of how to guide the Year 1s. However, after I looked for my seniors for guidance, I tried my best to explain the lash to my juniors. I taught them the basic structure of the lash to how to 抽 tightly. Despite my initial concerns, I was pleasantly surprised at how fast the Year 1s learnt the lashes! Witnessing their progress, my chest swelled with pride. Through this experience, I learnt how to step up and guide the new Year 1s. I also had a better understanding of patience and communication skills.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P1:

On Friday the Year 1s came in and joined our Patrol. This was a big change for the Year 2s and Year 3s as they had to step up more to lead and teach the new Year 1s. The Year 2s spearheaded the teaching of lashes to the Year 1s. They started off by teaching them how to tie a square lash, with the Year 1s given their own set of 木 and 白绳 to follow along while the Year 2s demonstrated. This allowed them to learn more effectively in an interactive and hands-on manner. Next, the Year 2s taught the Year 1s to tie a diagonal lash. Surprisingly, they managed to learn it quite quickly, contrary to my own experience in Year 1 as I found diagonal lashes very confusing. Finally, the Year 1s were taught how to tie an A-架. This was a harder lash to tie and the Year 1s struggled a little more, but eventually they all managed to tie the lash. At the end of the session, all of them managed to learn how to tie all 3 of these basic lashes, and the Year 2s led this activity for the first time. As a Year 3, I hope to nurture our Year 2s into good leaders and set a role model for our Year 1s as well. I also feel that I could have taken more initiative to speak to our Year 1s in order to make them feel more welcome and comfortable. In future sessions, I will put in my best effort to guide the Year 1s and help them improve.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P2:

Last Friday, the new Year 1s joined us for the very first time. While some of the Year 3s were dealing with the fire for outdoor cooking, the rest of us were doing lash training with the Year 1s. Although the Year 1s managed to learn the lashes extremely well and tie them correctly on the first try, we spent a little too much time teaching them the actual lash, causing us to only manage to teach them square lash and diagonal lash, instead of teaching them square lash, diagonal lash and tripod lash like we were supposed to. We should have worked faster and been more aware of the time instead of talking so much with them. The lash training provided a great bonding experience for us and probably made the entire experience more comfortable for the Year 1s. Overall, lash training was very fun and allowed us to get to know our Year 1s better and be more bonded as a patrol.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P4:

Friday was the first session we, as a 团, had with the new Year 1s! It was really exciting as we were all really curious to find out who all our new juniors would be. As we had hoped, they were all really cute and excited to be part of a new co-curricular activity (CCA). For my patrol, we had three new Year 1s. While the Year 1s had their CCA briefing, the 团 was busy making indoor fire altars. As such, when the Year 1s came, they had the opportunity to experience Outdoor Cooking, the Guides style, for the first time! We had s’mores, maggie noodles, and sausages prepared for them and they seemed to really enjoy it. For lash training, we witnessed the Year 2s attempting to take charge and guide their juniors in tying the new lashes. The way my patrol went about teaching our new juniors the new lashes was that we would demonstrate each of the lashes, before having another Year 2 or Year 3 Guide to help the Year 1s one-on-one to tie the lash. I would say that it was quite a successful session and I am looking forward to teaching my juniors more skills in the future and bonding with them as a patrol!

Hope everyone had fun getting to know each other, and made valuable memories as a patrol!

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Chin Yan Tong

55届 Secretary