Hi Guides! Today, we practised building standard gadgeting structures.
Lash Training
First, the Year 1s and Year 2s practised their lash-tying skills through lash training. These lashes included a square lash and diagonal lash. Afterwards, the Year 3s checked the lashes and gave constructive feedback for improvement.
Reflection from a Year 1 in P2:
On 18th July 2025, we split into two groups and my group had to build standard structures such as the Indoor Fire Altar, Baggage Rack and Flagpole. Before that, we had done lash training to ensure our lashes were up to standard. During lash training, we, Year 1s, were tasked to complete at least one square lash and one diagonal lash. Despite the fact that it was only lash training, we had a sense of urgency while completing our lashes, making sure they were tight and trying to complete them within the standard timings. The standard timing for a square lash is 2.5 minutes and 3 minutes for a diagonal lash. Completing the lashes within the standard timings was quite difficult for me as I was focused on ensuring my lashes were tight and stable. After completing each lash, the Year 3s gave us feedback on them, as well as tips on how to improve. I was told that my lashes were quite good overall, and that boosted my confidence and morale a lot. Though, I think that in future lash training, I could do a better job at completing my lashes quicker, while ensuring that they are still up to standard. From this 集合’s lash training, I was able to better the quality of my lashes and practise tying them.
Reflection from a Year 2 in P1:
During 集合 on 18th July, we had lash training. The Year 1s were each given a diagonal and square lash, while the Year 2s were each given an A-架 and tripod lash to complete within 15 minutes. During lash training, we could have included our Year 1s a lot more, as we were 顶-ing our tripod against the wall in front of them, thus we were backfacing them. We were unable to help them and did not really pay much attention to them, only focusing on completing our own lashes. Hence, I think we could have checked on them more to see if they needed any help. I think we could have 报时ed a lot more as we needed a lot of reminders to have constant 报时. We also should have 照顾好东西 more, as although none of our logistics got kapped, we could have paid more attention to them as it could have gotten kapped. I also believe that my overall timing for each lash could be improved as I was slower than the standard timing by 20 to 30 seconds. Hence, I will work on completing my lashes within the standard timing during Wednesday morning lash training.
Building of Standard Structures
After lash training, we proceeded to the building of standard gadgeting structures, such as an Indoor Fire Altar, Baggage Rack and Flagpole! This activity was to allow our Guides to recap on these standard structures, and to improve on both their hard skills and soft skills.
Reflection from a Year 1 in P3:
As it was the second 集合 after the Passing Down Parade and we had to change our patrols, I was naturally scared, being unfamiliar with most of the Year 2s. My patrol was grouped with P1, and we were tasked to build an Indoor Fire Altar, Baggage Rack, and Flagpole. At first, when we started tying the tripods for the Indoor Fire Altar, we realised that the distance between the 脚s of the tripod was too small, and we had to retie the 定脚s. However, we soon found out that we had tied them too low, and if we had continued tying the Zinc Plate onto them, it would be too low for us to cook things in a real situation. Thus, we had to 拆掉 our lashes and redo the 定脚s, making sure to take more accurate measurements as we were running out of time. A lot of our logistics, like our 白绳 box and even our manpower, were kapped as we did not 照顾好人，照顾好东西, and thus had to do a forfeit for our lack of responsibility. However, despite all this, overall, I was glad that I managed to persevere through these challenges while building the structures, and I think my patrol has grown closer although it was only the second 集合.
Reflection from a Year 2 in P2:
This was the second 集合 without the Year 4s, but the first one for me as I was absent the last time. I was really excited for what was in store as I had no idea what it would be like, and was brimming with anticipation. The storyline the Year 3s created for this 集合 was very amusing and creative, a fun theme inspired by Paw Patrol. Our first task was lash training, which really helped me to recap on my lashes which I had not tied for quite a long time. After lash training, we moved on to our next task, to build standard structures. P2 was grouped with P4, and our group was tasked to build one Indoor Fire Altar, one Baggage Rack and one Flagpole. Our two patrols worked very efficiently together, where we split the tasks among our manpower. P2 was tasked to finish the Indoor Fire Altar and P4 to finish the Baggage Rack, with the Flagpole being done together, by both patrols and as a group. Although we needed many time extensions, we successfully completed the building of all three structures. Overall, I felt a great sense of accomplishment as this was my first time working with my new Year 1s, and everything went smoothly. We wrote reflections at the end of the 集合 and it made me reflect on this session. I really enjoyed the fun theme and the collaboration between patrols, and I definitely felt more bonded with my patrol mates.
Guides Songs
As our Guides completed the standard structures, we moved on to the learning and teaching of Guides Songs, in patrols. In this activity, the Year 2s taught the Year 1s various Guides Songs, serving as not only expanding our knowledge on the songs, but also as meaningful bonding time.
Reflection from a Year 1 in P1 on Learning Guides Songs:
During 18th July 集合, we had to learn Guides songs and perform them with all the other patrols. Firstly, we learnt the song “Chek Chek Goleh”. When I first saw it, I thought it was a little silly, and also tiring. I had no idea what the lyrics meant due to it being in a different language, so it was relatively hard to remember. However, I felt a sense of belonging in my patrol as we danced to it together. Next, we learnt “Edelweiss”. I really enjoyed learning this song as the melody was beautiful, melodic and we had to interact with the person next to us, making it so much more engaging and fun. At first, I did not get the actions right and kept messing the steps up. But with the help of my patrol mates and seniors, after I looked more closely and practised a few more times, I finally got the hang of it. Lastly, we moved on to “Maboleh”. For this song, we had to move our hips and hands to the beat, like dancing. The Year 3s kept telling us that we had to move our hips more and that made dancing to that song so enjoyable. We then had to perform “Chek Chek Goleh” and “Maboleh” with the other patrols. We stood in a line and performed it in front of the Guiders and the Year 3s. The Year 3s were very supportive and even danced with us! Overall, it was very entertaining and fun.
Reflection from a Year 2 in P4 on Teaching Guides Songs:
On 18th July’s 集合, we taught our Year 1s some Guides Songs. As this is only their first year in Guides, they were unfamiliar with many of the songs. Initially, I was worried if they would be able to follow and sing together with us. Even though it was my first 集合 with my new patrol as I did not attend the first one, I managed to communicate quite well with my new Year 1s. Fortunately, the Year 1s were quick learners and picked up the songs very fast. They were able to follow the more complicated and confusing songs such as “Titanic”, “BP Spirit”, and even 《南屏晚钟》. We were extremely relieved that they were able to learn and follow the songs in such a short period of time and are happy that they are quick learners. When we all sang together and did the actions, I felt a sense of unity within my patrol, and believed that it would only get stronger and stronger as time passed. I hope we can be able to grow together as a patrol and guide the Year 1s with more skills and songs. In conclusion, teaching the Year 1s Guides Songs was very enjoyable and fulfilling.
Through this skills training session, our Guides were able to refresh and recap on their lashes and standard structures, as well as learn new Guides Songs while bonding with their patrols. It was indeed a fruitful 集合!
Published by:
Goh Kae Lyn
57th 届 Secretary
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