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Here is a blog post from a year 2:

Last Friday, we had our usual jihe, however this time the year 3s were not around and so it was up to us year2s to lead the year ones. It was our first time leading the year 1s and we were quite nervous.

Firstly, we were given 7 mins to take our mu to tie a kitchen dresser and a baggage rack, according to our proposals we had drawn earlier in the week. However we guo shi-ed. We learnt to be faster in getting our mu and not to take our own sweet time. We also learnt that time extensions should be asked before the time is up, and not after the time limit is up.

After which, we were given 1 hour and 15mins to tie one kitchen dresser and one baggage rack according to our proposals. We were then evaluated by our seniors and we took note of the points that we had to improve on. Many patrol's baggage rack were not stable and the seniors had given some suggestions on how to make it more stable.

After that we had jie pt. We ran up to the fifth floor of junior high and ding boy style, girl style, leg raise, launchers, commando crawl and wheelbarrow.

After that we jihe-ed and broke off into our respective patrols for patrol corner. We bonded with our year ones during patrol corner.

After patrol corner we were dismissed.

Love guides :)

Hello guides :) Below is a blog post by a year 1.

Friday's jihe was fun yet tiring at the same time. I appreciated that our seniors put in a lot of time and effort to plan all the activities for us. When we went to fetch mu, I learnt that time is very precious to us, and we have to be quick in whatever we do. We exceeded the time limit given to us and we were punished, however this taught us an important lesson.

We built a kitchen dresser and also baggage rack within 1 hours and 15 minutes. We started slow and there was inconsistent bao shi throughout the whole session. All patrols managed to finish tying their gadgets and then our year 4s from our patrol debriefed us.

Although during PT, I am not very good in running, I also learnt that I am not the only one doing it, and my patrol mates are in it with me together. I did not give up as my patrol mates encouraged me. Alot of Year 1s dread PT but I look forward to it as I can train myself to be more fit, and at the same time bond with my batch.

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Year 3:

PLTC has indeed been a great experience for all the year threes. The effort and thought put into the preparation for the camp and the camp itself was indeed worthwhile for the experience we gained. From the first to the third day, we learned the importance of having a sense of urgency and very importantly to take care of our patrol mates and ourselves in the midst of trying to complete different tasks.

From camp development, we learn that in order to make camp d' successful, we have to be flexible and allocate manpower properly so that camp d' can be more efficient. We should not always be so rigid but instead change as the situation requires, we should not insist on sticking to plans when it is not feasible at all. In addition, we must always remember to help other patrols when they are in need. After all, we are all a jie and only as strong as the weakest link.

During lectures, we also learnt and try out how to cope with different situations that we may meet. The important thing that many of us failed to realise was the situation we were in and neglected the time factor. Thus, we should be more aware of our situation and surroundings so that we can solve the situation more effectively. In addition, we also gave thought of what leadership means to us, and what type of leader we really wanted to be. We were given a chance to set our goals of what we want to achieve and think of ways to achieve and work towards it.

PLTC seemed to pass so fast now that you look back at it, but I feel that it was certainly one of sweat, laughter, tears and joy. We learnt the importance of communicating among and between the patrol to make the camp successful. Although there were many mistakes made during PLTC, but it is from those mistakes that we can learn and better ourselves. I feel that we have progressed not only individually, but we have also grown and matured as a jie. At the end of the day, what is truly important is not the results but the lessons and experience that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives.

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Year 3:

Time really files, from 2 years to PLTC, it was down to 2 hours. We were all tense and excited, unsure really what to expect for PLTC despite hearing rumours from our seniors, not knowing whether to take them seriously or they were plainly exaggerated to scare us. Jihe-ing with the entire tuan at the basketball court was probably one of my most memorable things for me during PLTC. Everyone was panicking inside and others were rushing to get some last minute stuff. But then deep down inside we were all wondering how our lives would be for the next three days, under the hands of our seniors.

But it was only the start, the start of a test that we were to be put through for the next three days and which would really test what we’ve learnt from guides and the effort we’ve put in for the past three years, one of which many of us dreaded.

But now that PLTC has ended, many of us miss the times we spent together. With our patrol, our course leaders, during the activities or meals times were there were both serious and stupid moments. We all missed those times and for some regretting that it was not cherished enough. Many of us long to relive PLTC but we know we can’t so it’s just time to think back and remember those memories and then work together, harder, as a batch to bring the company to greater heights with the knowledge we’ve gained from PLTC.

This PLTC, I’m sure we year 3s learnt a lot. It was a test of our leadership, skills and endurance. Although it was often both physically and mentally tiring, but I’m sure all of us pia-ed on and we didn’t give up. Each time we successfully completed a station or kept within the time limit for mass change, we all felt that sense of satisfaction and contentment which spurred us on to do better the next time on. Similarly, each time we screwed up or felt that we had disappointed our seniors, and most importantly, ourselves, for not pushing harder, we’ll try to think of ways to improve and not repeat it the next time round.

Through this PLTC, we also became more bonded as a patrol and as a jie. We got to know our patrolmates better and it was crucial in helping us complete our PLTC. We improved as a jie and ultimately on the last day we were all surprised by the speed we cleared up and how we all worked together to make it possible.

Lastly, all this would not have been possible without all the planning and help from the teachers, seniors and duty personnel. And we would like to thank all you guys who made this PLTC so memorable for us :D

Love guides!