Passing Down Parade, 25 June 2026

 Hello Guides! Passing Down Parade 2026 marks a meaningful milestone in our Guides journey, as the Year 4s entrust the 团 to the Year 3s, while the newly enrolled Year 1s join our ever-growing Guides family!

From the meaningful moments to the unforgettable memories, here is a glimpse into the highlights of Passing Down Parade 2026…

Reflection from a Year 1 on Sports Enrichment Programme:

On 25th June, the Year 1s and Year 2s had the opportunity to experience rollerblading during the Sports Enrichment Activity. Although I had rollerbladed before, I was quite nervous at first as I had not done it in a long time. I was worried that I might have forgotten how to balance properly and would struggle to get used to the rollerblades again.However, as I continued practising, I gradually became more comfortable and started improving. It was encouraging to see myself getting better as the activity went on, especially since I had been so unsure of myself at the beginning. One thing I learnt from this experience was that sometimes, we just need to give ourselves a chance instead of immediately assuming that we cannot do something. Even though I was nervous at first, I realised that I was still capable of improving with some practice and patience. It reminded me that we should not let our fears or lack of confidence stop us from trying new things. I also learnt that it is perfectly fine to make mistakes when learning something, as what matters is that we keep trying and do not give up too easily. Apart from learning to rollerblade again, I also enjoyed being able to spend time with my fellow Guides outside our usual CCA activities. It was a nice opportunity for us to have fun together and bond in a different environment. I feel that experiences like these help us become closer as a patrol and 团, allowing us to create memories together beyond our usual CCA sessions. Overall, I really enjoyed the enrichment activity and am glad that I got to participate in it. Although I was nervous initially, I managed to overcome some of that nervousness and improve throughout the session. This experience reminded me to be more open to trying new things, even if I am not entirely confident in myself. I hope to bring this mindset into future activities and continue challenging myself to step out of my comfort zone.

Reflection from a Year 2 on Sports Enrichment Programme:

During this year’s Passing Down Parade, we participated in a Sports Enrichment Programme where we tried rollerblading. At the start of the session, we first put on our safety gear, which included helmets, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards. We were then taught how to stand up while wearing our skates. This involved kneeling down, placing one leg firmly on the ground and pushing ourselves up into a standing position. After learning how to stand, we practised pushing ourselves forward and eventually learnt how to skate around cones. Although the activities seemed relatively simple, I found roller skating much more difficult than I had expected. After that, we started skating rounds around the parade square. Although many of us were nervous at first, we eventually became more comfortable with the activity. This experience taught me many things. Firstly, I learnt the importance of perseverance when trying something unfamiliar. At first, I was really scared of falling and embarrassing myself and I fell down quite a lot while attempting to skate, especially when I was still trying to get used to balancing on the wheels. At that time, although it was frustrating having to get back up and try again, I learnt that falling down was part of the learning process and that I had to keep trying instead of giving up. Eventually, I started getting the hang of it and became more comfortable skating around the parade square! Secondly, I learnt the importance of stepping out of my comfort zone. Initially, I was quite hesitant to push myself forward as I was afraid of losing my balance and falling again. However, as I continued practising, I gradually became more confident and was able to skate around with less difficulty. Overall, I found the roller-skating session a fun and memorable experience!

Reflection from a Year 1 on Passing Down Parade:

The Passing Down Parade was a bittersweet experience for me, as we had to say goodbye to our seniors while welcoming a new batch of leaders for our 团. Although I had only known my seniors for half a year, I was still quite sad to see them go. Over the past few months, they had become familiar faces during our 集合 sessions, and it felt strange knowing that they would no longer be around as often. Even though our time together was relatively short, I am grateful for the guidance and support they have given us. From sharing their experiences to helping us whenever we faced difficulties, they have definitely made my journey in Girl Guides a more memorable one. Looking back, I realised that it does not take years to get to know someone for them to leave a lasting impression on us. At the same time, it was exciting to see the new batch of leaders step up and take on their new responsibilities. It reminded me that as our seniors move on, it is now our turn to learn from them and continue contributing to our 团. Although change can be difficult, it is also something we should embrace, as it gives us the opportunity to grow and create new memories with the people around us. The Enrolment Ceremony was undoubtedly one of the most memorable parts of Passing Down Parade for me. As I raised my hand and recited the Guide Promise alongside my fellow batch mates, I felt a growing sense of belonging. It was a special moment as we officially became part of the Guides family, marking the start of our journey as Guides. Looking around at my batch mates, I realised that we were all taking this step together, each of us beginning a new chapter filled with opportunities to learn and grow. Watching the Year 4s pass down their roles to the Year 3s, as they step up as the new 领导层 also gave me a glimpse of the responsibilities and experiences that awaited us in the years ahead. Although I was only at the beginning of my Guiding journey, the ceremony made me look forward to everything that was yet to come. I hope to make the most of my time in Guides and create many more memories with my patrol mates and batch mates. 

Reflection from a Year 2 on Passing Down Parade:

On the day of the Passing Down Parade, I, and a few others, were extremely nervous. Having spent the past few weeks practising our marching, I was looking forward to seeing all our hard work come together on this special day. I was also given the opportunity to be part of the flag party, which made the experience even more meaningful as I attended additional training to prepare for the parade. However ,as a Year 2, this was definitely quite a stressful task, as we would be the ones with the company’s flag itself, and it was of utmost importance that we carried our job out well. During the actual marching, I was extremely proud that all of us stayed solemn and quiet. Thanks to our training, we marched in sync and I was impressed. We had improved a lot from the previous practices and it was extremely heartwarming to watch. I carried out my colour party duties with pride and honour. Even though there were a few miscommunications which caused a few mistakes, we took them all in stride and it provided an opportunity for growth. After the contingent formed a horseshoe formation, we watched as various seniors stepped away from the crowd to receive their new roles. It was extremely inspiring to watch the 58th 届 step up to receive their roles with determination and commitment. I also felt extremely proud of my seniors as I recognised all the hard work they had put in. Their hard work will continue to inspire me to do my best. I learnt that the PDP parade is not just another event, but a celebration of our achievements and a new batch of leaders that will step up. While it is definitely saddening to say goodbye to the seniors, I feel hopeful for the future and am ready to take on new challenges.

Reflection from a Year 1 on Performance:

On 25th June, we had our Passing Down Parade, in which we all put on a performance to express our appreciation to the Year 4s for their guidance throughout our Guiding Journey. For us Year 1s, we put together a skit titled “Different Types of Guides”, featuring some amusing and familiar personalities, such as the Guide who somehow knows what everyone is doing and the one who always forgets to bring her PE shirt. While preparing for the performance, I was curious to see how closely we would be able to follow our original proposal, which included rather detailed timelines. On the actual day, we encountered a small technical issue when our slides could not be loaded. Although this meant that we had to make a few adjustments to our original schedule, we remained focused and carried on with our performance. Thankfully, everything went smoothly thereafter, and it was lovely to see the audience enjoying our skit. The Year 2s kicked off their performances with a series of songs and dances, before ending off with a sweet and meaningful video montage. The Year 3s followed with their own skit and dance, which featured an entertaining dance competition between the different patrols. Similar to the Year 2s, they also prepared a video montage, showcasing never-before-seen pictures of our Year 4 seniors, including some rather unglamorous shots that had everyone laughing! Last but not least, our Year 4s presented a skit and dance, featuring Gwendolyn as the child watching the shows. They too ended off with a video montage, looking back on their journey in Guides. It was lovely to see the different batches put together performances that reflected their personalities, creativity and shared memories. Through our seniors performances, I realised the strong bonds that were made in the 团. Their meaningful songs and video montages showed me how much the Year 4s mean to them. Seeing the effort that they put into their performances made me realise how appreciative and grateful they were to the Year 4s for their support. This in turn makes me look up to my seniors as role models and I hope to carry these lessons of teamwork and adaptability with me to become a leader like them. All in all, this PDP performance was fun, memorable and was a good way to show our thanks, appreciation and love to our year four seniors, who had always been patient and guided us through our struggles. Through this, all of us learnt the meaning of cooperation and communication to be able to execute an amazing performance, as well as teamwork and diligence to be able to even get the ideas, plan and write the script, as well as dances and songs, very well. Additionally, I learnt that even if not everything goes as planned, we will be able to overcome any challenges through teamwork and resilience. This experience taught me the importance of being flexible and maintaining composure under pressure in order to overcome any unexpected challenges thrown our way.

 

Reflection from a Year 2 on Performance:

During our CCA session on 25th June, we had our annual Passing Down Parade, which meant that our Year 4 seniors would soon be stepping down and the Year 3s would be our new leaders of the 团.  Leading up to the day, each batch had prepared a performance to show our appreciation to our seniors for their guidance and support throughout their time in Guides. For us, Year 2s, we prepared a series of songs and dances, followed by a video montage. We wanted to include songs that would remind our seniors of the memories we had shared with them and show how much we appreciated everything they had done for us. The video montage included pictures from our past 集合s, patrol activities and other memorable events we had experienced together like our Annual Training Camp, Outdoor Cooking etc. It was especially meaningful to look back at these moments and see how much we had experienced together over the years. We got to sit together as batches to enjoy the performances by the rest of our seniors and juniors! In my opinion, PDP performances are always the most bittersweet moment during PDP. Watching our seniors tear up as they give their final speeches to us, to the 团, as they reminisced and shared ab
out their experiences in Girl Guides made me realise just how much Guides meant to them and how many precious memories they had made throughout their three and a half years here. It also made me feel emotional, knowing that one day, we too would have to stand in their shoes and say our goodbyes. 

And with that, the 2026 Passing Down Parade comes to an end. To our Year 4s, thank you for all the memories, guidance and encouragement you have given us throughout our time in Guides. We are truly grateful to have had you as our seniors, and although we will miss seeing you at our 集合s, we hope you will still come back to visit us from time to time. Wishing all of you the very best in whatever lies ahead!

Published by:

Ng Xin Ying Elvia

58届 Secretary

Patrol Activity, 10 April 2026

Hi Guides! The day for our long-awaited Patrol Activity has come! Let us take a look at what each patrol did.

Reflection from a Year 1 in P1:

On 10th April’s 集合 , Patrol 1 built a Pioneering Slide. This was one of my first times actively participating in the building of a Pioneering Structure, and before we started building it, we had Lash Training, where I had made some mistakes, causing my lashes to be loose, such as not compacting and holding tension, even though I had learnt these during previous Gadgeting Lash Trainings. Keeping these in mind, I made sure not to repeat these mistakes. Afterwards, we had to start building the structure. While doing this, my seniors explained the importance of 顶-ing the structure when tying, which I also witnessed, as because we did not 顶 properly, we had to keep moving our lashes and adjusting, which took up time. When building the structure, I had to help tie a Square Lash at the bottom of the frame, which I took some time to do. Thus, I think I can improve by trying to tie faster in the future and 报时 more to help everyone keep track of the time. Besides being more mindful of the time, I also learned the importance of accuracy in terms of measurements. We had problems fitting the three floorboards into the surface of the slide both horizontally and vertically, which resulted in us retying a lot of lashes and needing to tie extra clove hitch and half-hitches, because we did not measure frequently, and after measurements, we kept moving the 木 when tying. This experience taught me that while certain measurement and alignment issues may not be obvious in Gadgeting, Pioneering makes these a lot more obvious. At the end, we also participated in a competition with Patrol 3, which further reinforced the importance of urgency. Overall, this 集合 sharpened my Pioneering hard skills and my communication, time management and other soft skills. 

Reflection from a Year 2 from P4:

On 10th April, Friday, we had our first PA (Patrol Activity) with our newly joined Year 1s! For our first activity, we had to take cute and trendy pictures with our patrol mates, such as the “head stack” pose and “Hadouken-ing” trend. It was really fun balancing and maintaining our poses, and we spent the activity laughing and bonding with each other. The only hiccup was taking the “Hadouken-ing” picture, where three of us had to jump at the same time to capture a shot of us being thrown back into the air. It took a couple of tries, but eventually, we managed to get the photograph. After we took all of the photographs, it was time for us to build a Fireman’s Ladder (FML). FML is a traditional Guides structure whereby one person climbs the ladder to the top before flipping over to the other side. I was assigned as the Patrol Leader for this activity, and to make it even trickier, the Year 3s were not allowed to speak. It was difficult to juggle between 顶-ing the 木 to the curb so as to make sure the structure would not topple over, checking for loose lashes, ensuring there were no protrusions, constant 报时-ing, and making sure that the 2 红木s were parallel to each other all at once. Thankfully, all of us worked with a sense of urgency, which allowed us to build our FML with minimal time extensions. We encouraged one another to try flipping on the FML, and while it was scary at first, eventually flipping over felt like a breeze, and soon, most of us were flipping over the FML with confidence and ease! In conclusion, this PA was a meaningful experience for me, not only growing my leadership skills but also allowing me to bond with my patrol mates. 

Reflection from a Year 3 from P2:

For this session, we had our Patrol Activity (PA) at GSL Level 1, where we built a slide. I was super excited as it was a great opportunity to bond with my patrol. Each of the Year 3s were allocated a portion of the session to be the Patrol Leader (PL) and to instruct and oversee the building of the structure. The structure was not an easy one as there were many frames to complete, and a lot of thinking needed to visualise which frames to be completed first and when the frames should be 起-ed. We took a longer time to organise ourselves as there were measurements that had to be taken for each frame to fit perfectly into the other frames, and we had to retie some lashes. Thus, we were not able to fully stick to the initial timings allocated in the proposal. Our sense of urgency was not the best during that session as we were more relaxed since it was PA. To improve and keep to the timings, we should have 报时-ed a lot more and the PLs should have set specific timings for the lashes to be completed. We could have also planned the order of our frames and where we would be tying them or 起-ing them so that we could be more efficient when we start on them. The manpower could also be more evenly allocated such that the number of 做不s were reduced by allocating them to start on the next frame or prepare the other required logistics. We also took some time to address the issue of the floorboard not piecing together as it was sticking out in the structure. This would be a serious safety hazard when going down the slide. While there were areas for improvement, I felt really proud and satisfied as I saw the frames gradually come together, and we still had some time to play on the slide! I sat on the slide once and it was really fun, and I feel that this shows that Pioneering can be useful and fun as you can make functional structures. This session also served as an opportunity to help the Year 1s to be more familiar with Pioneering lashes, and shows that the quality of lashes has to be up to standard so that the structure is safe for our use. This was quite a fulfilling structure that allowed me to take note and work on my weaknesses, while still enjoying the process.

Published by:

Goh Kae Lyn

57th 届 Secretary

Skills Training, 27 March 2026

Hello Guides! Today's 集合 was a little different, as it was planned by our Rangers! Under their guidance, the Year 1s, 2s and 3s were given the chance to build a Two-Storey Pioneering Box Tower. Let's see what they have gained from today's session!

Two-Storey Pioneering Box Tower

Reflection from a Year 1 in P4:

On 27th March 2026, Friday, the Year 1 Guides had our first Pioneering session of the year, where we worked together to build a Two-Storey Box Tower. It was our first time taking part in such a large-scale Pioneering activity, so many of us were excited and curious to see how such a tall structure could be built using only spars and ropes. Although we had learnt some basic knots and lashes before, this was our first opportunity to apply them in an actual Pioneering structure. The construction of the Box Tower took a very long time, and we realised that building a stable structure required a great deal of planning, patience and teamwork. Throughout the activity, we contributed by tying Square Lashes, Timber Hitches, and 报时-ing consistently. We paid close attention to our seniors' instructions before tying the lashes, making sure they were secure enough to support the structure. Although there were periods where we did not have much to do while waiting for other parts of the tower to be completed, we used the time to observe how the seniors assembled the different sections and learnt why each lashing and knot was important in keeping the tower strong and stable. As the structure gradually became taller, it was very satisfying to see how everyone's individual contributions came together to form the completed Box Tower. This activity showed us that Pioneering is much more than simply tying lashes. It requires communication, careful coordination and trust between every member of the team. Even small tasks, such as tying a single lash properly, played an important role in ensuring the tower was safe and secure. Overall, this first Pioneering experience was both eye-opening and rewarding. It gave us a better understanding of how our lash-tying skills are applied in real situations and inspired us to continue improving our skills. We look forward to participating in more Pioneering activities in the future and becoming more confident and skilled Guides.

Reflection from a Year 2 in P1:

On 27 March, it was Rangers’ Training, and we built a Two-Storey Box Tower. We first laid out the frames. We then marked the measurements with chalk so that we would not lose the measurements. The Rangers had split us into 2 groups to build the two main frames before 起-ing and 顶-ing the two frames. The Year 3s continued to 顶 the two frames while the rest of us connected the two frames with 青木 horizontals. It was one of the first times the Year 1s did Pioneering so they needed a lot of help, and thus we guided them as Year 2s. Furthermore, it was challenging as we were rushing and had to tie the lashes in the standard timings to reduce overrunning. Next, we tied the 深蓝木 and 黄木 diagonals to the 青木 horizontals. Some of the lashes were too high for us to reach, so we needed to use ladders and canteen tables to reach them. However, we forgot to 顶 the ladders and canteen tables, leading to the Rangers having to remind us. After which, we tied horizontal 红木 diagonals to the main frame and 黄木 verticals. Finally, we tied the floorboards to the structures. Although It was a bit hard to tie the floorboards due to the holes in the floorboards being really small and hard for the 白绳 to pass through, we still managed to complete the structure after much perseverance! However, I think that there are many areas which we can improve in. We could have followed the timings that the Year 3s gave us to tie our lashes better as we often 过时-ed. One of the ways we can do this is by 报时-ing more so that we know how long we have left. Lastly, we can pay more attention to safety as we did not 顶 the ladders and canteen tables before using them, which is very dangerous. In future 集合s, we should always check that all ladders and canteen tables are properly 顶-ed before climbing onto them to prevent accidents and ensure everyone's safety. Overall, it was super enriching and fun to be teaching the Year 1s Pioneering for the first time, under the leadership of the Year 3s. 

Reflection from a Year 3 in P1:

On 27th March, we had Rangers’ Training whereby we, the Year 3s, had to lead both the Year 1 and Year 2 batches in the building of a Two-Storey Box Tower. While the Year 1s and 2s were tasked to collect the logistics needed for building, the Year 3s were planning the In-Charges (ICs) deployment to lead the building. However, within the original time the Rangers had given us, we did not provide them with a satisfactory plan that our whole batch agreed and were clear on. Hence, the Rangers had to give us more time to reach a consensus. After explaining our plan to the Rangers, we proceeded to the area outside the Media Resource Library (MRL) to start building the Box Tower. However, the Year 1s and 2s had 过时-ed due to their lack of sense of urgency. This caused them to overrun and hence, we started late. Our self-assigned ICs led the building of the frames. We were split into 2 groups, with each IC taking one group. However, due to the lack of communication between both groups, we had different measurements, leading us having to retie many lashes between both frames. Afterwards, we started tying the horizontals and diagonals that were needed to connect both frames together. Due to our lack of 报时 and sense of urgency, our overall progress was slowed down and there were many Guides 做不-ing. In the end, we had to rush through completing the structure, which was caused by our previous complacency. Although we overran by quite a while, we were happy that we were able to complete the structure, before 拆掉-ing and returning the Pioneering Spars and logistics as fast as could. From my experience, I learnt the importance of effective communication, not only between the ICs, but also as manpower, to take the initiative to help out wherever we could, and with a strong sense of urgency. This was also the first time leading a 集合 as a batch, hence I was very happy that the Year 3s worked well together to complete the structure, under the guidance of the Rangers. 

This being the Year 1s' first official Pioneering 集合, we hope that they were able to gain new knowledge and skills. This Friday, everyone had an enriching time of fun!

Published by:

Goh Kae Lyn

57th 届 Secretary

Skills Training, 6 March 2026

Hi Guides! The Guides participated in a series of Station Games, which involved First Aid and Trekking Signs, Inspection, Pioneering and Gadgeting. As this was our last 集合 of the term, we hoped to end it off on a good note!

First Aid & Trekking Signs

Reflection from a Year 1 in P3:

For the First Aid and Trekking Signs Station, we were supposed to help our "injured" Year 3s to bandage their injuries. The Year 3 in my group had "broken her arm” and we were supposed to use bandages on her arm. At first, I felt really lost and overwhelmed as this was the first time I was asked to bandage someone up. However, after a bit of discussion with the Year 2s in my group, we finally figured out how to properly tie and secure the bandage on her arm. We went ahead to tie the bandage on her arm, and after the Year 4 station master inspected what we did, we were all surprised and elated. We managed to tie the bandage relatively well and we only did not tuck one part of the bandage in. I felt really happy and proud of us as we were able to tie the bandage and we did it quite quickly. We also cooperated with each other and we listened to one another's opinions carefully. Thus, I think we completed this station quite well. For the Trekking Signs segment, one Year 3 was blindfolded and we were supposed to guide her to draw the Trekking Signs provided to us. We decided to split the work up, where one person would guide the blindfolded Year 3 with the drawing of one Trekking Sign. When it was my turn, it felt exciting yet scary. It was my first time actually guiding a senior who was blindfolded. In the end, I managed to complete the task and I realised it was not so scary and difficult after all. After we finished the drawings, the same blindfolded Year 3 had to figure out what we drew while the rest of us had to figure out what the Trekking Signs meant. We did not know what the Trekking Signs meant. However, we still managed to guess some and I realised that this showed that we had to brush up on our Trekking Signs knowledge. For those that we did not know, the Year 4s had to give us hints before we could guess the Trekking Signs. I found that guessing the Trekking Signs was pretty fun and interesting as the meanings behind it were all unique. All in all, this experience has shown me that with teamwork, anything is possible, and that we should always revise what we learned and apply it to our daily lives. 

Reflection from a Year 2 in P4:

On 6 March 2026, Friday, we had Station Games, and one of them was about First Aid (FA) and Trekking Signs. First, we had to find the Trekking Signs drawn on sticky-notes hidden in the classroom. Next, we had to pick one person to be blindfolded to draw the Trekking Signs, with the rest of the patrol describing what the signs looked like. It was really funny and chaotic, especially because it was difficult to guide the blindfolded person to draw certain figures that have complicated lines without being able to see where they stopped after they lifted the marker on the whiteboard. After drawing the Trekking Signs on the whiteboard, we had to identify what kind of Trekking Signs they were. We managed to get most of them, but because of time constraints, we could not finish identifying and drawing all the signs. However, through this activity, we have learned that we should familiarize ourselves with the various Trekking Signs more, as they are part of testing our knowledge and understanding in Guides. After completing that activity, it was time to review our FA skills on head and jaw bandage and arm sling. It was quite rushed because we only had five minutes to complete both of them, and it was only the Year 2s doing it as the Year 3s were fake casualties, plus we had to teach the Year 1s how to tie both bandages as well. We were more familiar with the arm sling, which has to be tied with a triangular bandage, with the tip at the elbow of the injured arm. The two other sides of the triangular bandage are wrapped around the person’s neck to secure the bandage. The tip of the triangular bandage at the elbow should be twisted and tucked into the bandage. However, I forgot to show the fingers of the person on the bandage, so that is one area of improvement.. For the head and jaw bandage, we were less familiar with it as compared to the arm sling. We learned that we should familiarize ourselves with how to tie the head and jaw injury bandage, and remember to start from wrapping around the head before wrapping around the jaw, and to be careful when wrapping the bandage around the jaw as one ear should be covered and the bandage should be tucked behind the bandage for the other ear. We did not really have time to complete the head and jaw bandage due to time constraints and lack of practice, so we now know that we have to work on our FA skills. Overall, we learned that we should practice identifying our Trekking Signs and polish up on our FA skills. 

Reflection from a Year 3 in P1:

On 6 March 2026, we had Station Games and our first station was on First Aid and Trekking Signs. Our first task was to find Trekking Signs hidden around the classroom. As our patrol only had 3 people at the beginning, it took us a while to find them. After we found the Trekking Signs, we had to blindfold one patrol mate and instruct her to draw out the Trekking Sign before guessing it. I think this part took us a while as we did not communicate properly with our blindfolded patrol member on how to draw the Trekking Signs and it thus took us a while before we could start guessing. I think we could have communicated more effectively and given clearer instructions so that we would not have to spend time erasing wrong drawings or completely starting from scratch. When guessing the Trekking Signs, I did not know a lot of the Trekking Signs, so the Station Master had to keep giving us hints when we were guessing. I think we should have read up more on our Guides Notes, especially as a Year 3 with our Patrol Leader Training Camp (PLTC) coming up, and we should have been clearer about the Trekking Signs. Our last task was to perform First Aid on a few of our patrol mates. I think we did a good job on this part as we were able to do the bandaging for the injuries correctly, but one of the issues we had was neatness, so I think we could have put more effort into making sure our bandaging was neater so that we could immobilise the person properly. Overall, I think my patrol did relatively well for this station but one improvement was that we could have 报时-ed more and worked with a better sense of urgency.

Inspection

Reflection from a Year 1 in P1:

On 6 March 2026, we had Station Games, whereby my patrol went through an Inspection Station. I learnt that Inspection is an activity whereby we account for all our logistics in our 配备 and check for any missing logistics. This was my first time experiencing Inspection and after the first 2 rounds with my patrol, I realised that time management and consistency is crucial to our overall speed. My patrol had 过时-ed in those 2 tries, and the seniors also feedbacked that our items were not facing the correct direction, with the labels not facing upwards. After getting feedback, my patrol tried harder and paid more attention to how we placed our items. Although we needed more time, we thankfully managed to ask for a time extension before the time ended, which our Year 4s said was good and hoped that we can keep the sense of urgency up! Inspection taught me the importance of frequent 报时 and knowing the names of all the logistics. After that, one of our Year 2s volunteered to be the In-Charge (IC) for one of the Inspection rounds, and the Year 4s feedbacked that she could have been clearer with her instructions and stand in the same angle as us to better convey commands. Afterwards, another IC was given a handicap, which was that she could only speak in Chinese. Although it was a bit chaotic, through the experience of two of my seniors being ICs, I learnt the importance of giving clear and precise instructions. Everyone needs to play a part, including the IC, in order for us to not 过时. Teamwork and alertness is also important in Inspection. We need to listen attentively to the instructions given to us and work together to lay out our logistics quickly, helping each other out, and that 做不s can correct the mistakes that were made due to rushing. I am also grateful that my seniors took the time to teach me certain skills even though we were rushing for time. I think my patrol is relatively bonded and works well together. I believe that I did fairly well as I was actively listening to my seniors, but in future Inspection activities, I would like to be more proactive and learn the names of the different logistics in the 配备.

Reflection from a Year 2 in P3:

Inspection in Girl Guides focuses on neatness, discipline, and attention to detail. It was not my first time doing Inspection, but I still learned a lot from the experience. At first, I was slightly nervous as this was our first Inspection with our Year 1s, who have not done it before, but through practice and guidance, I was able to help them see the importance of arranging everything neatly and correctly. Every item had its place, and the overall setup had to look clean and organized. The seniors guided us well and we tried our best to lay things down neatly and in time. I was also able to reinforce the importance of respecting the Flag Kit and the Flagpole. Handling them carefully showed respect for what they represent, and it made me more aware of my responsibilities. Another important thing was that logistics cannot 动地. This rule emphasized the importance of cleanliness and proper handling of equipment. There was also a poncho where we laid all our logistics down, which makes it easier to account for any missing logistics and to make sure that all our logistics are clean, which made me remember how strict and detailed Inspection was. I feel that Inspection is very important so that we can account for everything we bring for our 集合s. Overall, this experience taught me discipline, responsibility, and the importance of neatness. It also helped me feel more confident for future inspections ahead. 

Reflection from a Year 3 in P4:

We started off our Inspection Station not too well. We kept 过时-ing, we were not up to standard timing and we definitely had to pick up the pace if we wanted to improve on our Inspection. We assigned one of our Year 3s as the In-Charge (IC) and she started giving out instructions on where our logistics were supposed to go. However, we spent too much time opening our poncho and it also was not very well folded which let to us 过时-ing. We also were bombarding our IC with questions on where to put each item and this also led to us overlapping over one another. Our Flagpole also 动地-ed a few times which is not supposed to happen. We were given a few tips by the seniors on how to improve and in our next round, we chose another Year 3 as our IC. This time our Inspection Layout was a bit more unique due the challenge from the seniors to make it have an oval-like shape. Our IC started to give clear instructions and calling us by our names to provide clearer instructions, which is also what our seniors had told us before in previous 集合s. We managed to finish our layout within the time that we were given and we also managed to ask for minimal time extensions. For the next round, our IC was a Year 2, and it really showed me, as a Year 3 senior, how much our juniors have grown, thus I am really proud of them. We also had one round where we could only speak in Chinese, and we were all amused as our IC was shouting in “broken Chinese”. I realised that, the more we do Inspection, the more used to it we become and the more we can keep to the time limit. Overall, this was an enlightening experience.

Pioneering Lash Training

Reflection from a Year 1 in P1:

On 6 March 2026, my patrol participated in a Lash Training Station. But unlike usually, it was a Pioneering Lash Training instead of Gadgeting, and this was the first time I was doing Pioneering. There are some major differences between Pioneering and Gadgeting. While Pioneering uses 麻绳, Gadgeting uses 白绳. While this may not have seemed as much of a difference, I soon found out that 麻绳 was much harder to use. It was rougher and harder to wrap around which was why I could not hold the whole 麻绳 or 抽, and I also had to keep dragging the 麻绳 around when I was tying. This was not only frustrating, it also affected the speed I was tying my lash, and when I forgot to hold tension, the lash became loose. My lash was also very loose as when I was tying, I was really struggling to use 麻绳 and I could not 抽 too. One of the other major challenges was that Pioneering Spars are also much bulkier and heavier, meaning I could not just tip the entire structure around when I wanted to tighten the lash, I had to use more of my arm strength and body weight, and this made tying the lash much slower and tiring. Needing to hold the pole up, hold the 麻绳, and tie the lash at the same time made me constantly stop holding tension, and that is something that I need to work on in the future. I also could not really see the back of the lash, hence, I need to be careful to prevent overlaps, having to check for overlaps after every step of tying. In terms of timing, I definitely have to move faster next time, but I will get better along the way as long as I listen to instructions and pay attention. I will also have to be really careful when tying my lash next time as unlike gadgeting, one overlap in pioneering is going to make a lot of difference. Hence, I look forward to doing more Pioneering and learning more.

Reflection from a Year 2 in P2:

On 6 March, it was the first 集合 in which we took part in Station Games with the Year 1s. I think the whole 团 was very excited about the Station Games, especially since we had recently learnt some Trekking Signs. One of the stations we participated in was Pioneering Lash Training. During this station, I managed to tie all my lashes tightly, and I felt that my lash standard had improved. My seniors also tested and said that my lashes were up to standard, as I focused on ensuring that my frapping was very tight. However, I do think that we could have worked more efficiently and had a stronger sense of urgency, as some of my patrol mates struggled to complete all their lashes. There were multiple Square and Diagonal Lashes to be done, even though the seniors had allocated a longer time for us to complete the task. We could also improve on our familiarity with Pioneering Lashes, as some of us accidentally used Gadgeting Lashes on the 木 and only realised after being reminded. I think we did well in clearly communicating our progress to our Year 3 seniors while tying the lashes, which allowed them to ask for time extensions for us in time so that we would not 过时. We also looked out for one another to ensure that everyone had completed their tasks, and we handled the 木 carefully, as to ensure no one got injured, which is a common concern during Pioneering. This Pioneering Lash Training helped me work towards my goal of tying better lashes within standard timings without having to worry about the structure, which I found very helpful. I also hope that the Year 1s were able to learn how to tie Pioneering Lashes effectively, as this was their first experience with Pioneering.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P4:

On 6 March 2026, we had Pioneering Lash Training with our new Year 1s, having to guide them through this new skill because they are new to the 团. Even though it is similar to Gadgeting, Pioneering Lashes also had their own differences, like starting off with a Timberhitch instead of a Clove Hitch, and adding one more round to each step. At first, they looked confused but as my patrol mate and I took our respective Year 1s to teach them, we noticed that they were very attentive and listened carefully to our teaching which we really appreciated. The Pioneering Lash Training session went by quite smoothly, as I even managed to teach my Year 1 how to improve the standards of her Pioneering Lashes, like 抽ing with body weight, as well as how to properly 收麻绳. This Pioneering Lash Training session went well and I found it enjoyable to be able to touch Pioneering Logistics again as my last Pioneering session was during Orientation Preparation (OP). However, we almost 过时-ed a few times even with a few time extensions because of our patrol’s lack of sense of urgency, so we had to ask for time extension a few times and rush some of our patrol mates, getting them to tie faster so we will not 过时 and lead to us having to ask for yet another time extension. Overall, our first Pioneering Lash Training of the year was quite fun and I hope we can have more opportunities to get to tie Pioneering structures during 集合s so we can introduce Pioneering and also allow the Year 1s to appreciate and love Pioneering as much as we do!

Gadgeting Kitchen Table

Reflection from a Year 1 in P3:

For this station, my patrol was supposed to build a Gadgeting Kitchen Table under time constraints. After my patrol went to 团部 to grab the logistics needed, we started to build the Kitchen Table. Initially, I was unsure of what to do and just stood there as I was confused by the chaos with everyone scurrying around. However, I quickly caught on on what to do after my seniors patiently explained everything to me and gave me clear instructions. Hence, I soon started to work on tying several lashes such as a Square Lash and a Diagonal Lash. As I was still new to tying lashes, my lashes were not as tight as they were supposed to be but thankfully, my seniors were there to help me tighten the lashes. Unfortunately, my patrol wasn’t able to finish building the Kitchen Table in the time given and we had to ask for several time extensions before finishing the structure. In addition to that, we had also forgotten to build the chairs together with the table and were lectured by our Year 4 seniors. However, despite our mistakes, I still think that this activity was a success as I had managed to learn many skills on building things. I had learnt how to work efficiently under time constraints and how to cooperate better with my patrol. In addition, this activity also enabled me to refresh my memory of how to tie and tighten the several lashes and let me familiarise myself with building structures. All in all, I had a whale of a time doing this activity as I was able to further bond with my patrol and I learnt how to be efficient. I’m sure that my patrol will be able to improve our building skills next time with the help of each other. 

Reflection from a Year 2 in P1:

On 6 March 2026, we played Station Games. One of the stations was building a Gadgeting Kitchen Table. It was our Year 1s’ second time building a structure, and thus they were not familiar and required quite a bit of guidance. During this activity, I was in charge of tying the tripod. Unfortunately, my Tripod was quite loose and my Year 3 seniors had to help me retie it. However, while my senior retied the Tripod, we tied the 定角s for the first Tripod. We guided our Year 1 on how to 顶 the structure and tie the Square Lash as she was not really familiar with the lashes. She was a really fast learner and helped to tie the 定角s for the second Tripod without any difficulties. Next, we tied two 短木s to the two Tripods. However, we confused the Kitchen Table with other Gadgeting structures, so we tied the Zinc Plate to the 短木s. However, we were not supposed to do that, we were instead supposed to simply rest the Zinc Plate on the two 短木s. After that, we tied a Super Square Lash on the 定角s to form seats for the table. This was the Year 1s’ first time tying or being introduced to a Super Square Lash. Overall, we did really well as the Year 4 seniors told us that we were the most accurate among the 4 patrols but I think we could have improved in some areas. First, we can read up on our Guides Notes so we can tie the structure more accurately next time. Next, I can practice tying Tripods and A-架s to ensure I can tie a tighter Tripod next time, so that we do not have to waste any time re-tying the Tripods. Overall, this was a really fun station for me.

Reflection from a Year 3 in P3:

On 6 March’s 集合 session, we got to do Station Games! This was the first time that we were doing Station Games with our Year 1s, so I was really excited to show them how fun our Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) was. For our second station, we were tasked to build a Gadgeting Kitchen Table (Gads KT). I stepped up and had my Year 2s tie the Tripods while the Year 1s tied Clove Hitches on the Tripods. Next, I briefed them on the next step, while waiting for the Year 2s to finish their lashes. I also taught my Year 1s how to tie a Mickey Mouse Lash on the Zinc Plates. I had to keep in mind the overall timing since we were not allowed to ask for any more time extensions as we would be delaying the next few patrols that would be coming to this station. I was really anxious that we would 过时. However, we still overran. I should have 催-ed my patrol more and ensured that they stuck to their time limits that I had given them. All in all, our sense of urgency could definitely have been improved. When we were nearing our last step, I suddenly realised that I had mistaken the Gads KT for an Indoor Fire Altar, and that the Zinc Plate did not need to be tied, but instead just placed on top, and that we were missing the seats for the Gads KT. In conclusion, although the structure did not turn out as expected, and that the structure was unfinished, I hoped that my Year 1s gained some valuable insights from this experience. I also learnt that I was not very familiar with Gads KT and I will definitely read up more on my Guides Notes after this session. 

Through this 集合 of Station Games, the Year 1s were able to be introduced to the skills they would learn in Guides, and the Year 2s and 3s were able to have a refresher on the same skills. It was also a lighthearted and fun way for the patrols to bond and work together!

Published by:

Goh Kae Lyn

57th 届 Secretary