Hi Guides! This marks our 2nd 集合 since the Year 4s stepped down. Today, we had batch activities, starting with the Year 1s and 2s coming together for lash training before splitting off for their respective batch activities!
Lash Training
Reflection from a Year 1 in P1:
During our lash training on the 17th of July, the Year 1s and Year 2s came together to practise tying different types of lashes, including the square lash, diagonal lash and A-架. It was a good opportunity for us to refresh our memory and improve on our gadgeting skills. At first, I found some of the lash techniques a little challenging, especially when trying to make sure that the lashes were tight and secure. Sometimes, I had to redo my lashes because the lash was either too loose or not tied properly. However, with more practice and guidance from my seniors, I gradually became more familiar with the different techniques and found it easier to tie the lashes. There were 2 Year 2 seniors who were in charge of checking all our lashes too. Throughout this entire duration of lash training, they were there to guide us and teach us how to make our lashes tighter by 抽-ing harder and holding tension when tying our lashes.
What I enjoyed most about this activity was getting to practise together with the rest of my batch. We were able to help one another, share tips and learn from each other's mistakes. It also gave us a chance to bond and become more comfortable working together. Overall, I think this lash training was really useful as it helped me improve my gadgeting skills and become more confident in tying different types of lashes. I also learnt that patience and teamwork are important when building structures, and I hope to continue improving my skills through future Guides activities.
Year 1 Batch Activtity
Reflection from a Year 1 in P2:
On 17th July, we had batch activities, to help us bond closer as a batch. We were tasked to build three standard structures which include a Baggage Rack, Indoor Fire Altar and a Shoe Rack within a span of 1 hour and 20 minutes. However, we were unable to complete all the given structures and only managed to two of the structures, the Baggage Rack and the Shoe Rack. Throughout this session, we faced many difficulties, including needing to use smaller a 木 since the 木 needed were already being used by the year 2s. This tested our flexibility and adaptability to different situations. During the first half of the activity, I was the Patrol Second. During this time, I learnt that I needed to look at the smaller details of the structure, such as whether the 顶脚s were straight or whether the horizontals were of the same height. I also needed to take note of the protrusions of the structure to ensure that they were equal. There were many times that the 木 was not parallel to the ground and thus, I had to inform my batch mates of this and guide them in straightening it. Through this, I learnt that communication is important to be able to get ideas or instructions across without misunderstandings. I also learnt that looking at the bigger picture is not always the top priority, but that small details in the structure can affect the finished product. To add on, because we were tasked to do a baggage rack, we had to know how to do rafting and netting. However, none of us were familiar with how to do them. Hence, we had to ask our Year 3 seniors for help, and they demonstrated it to us, while giving us instructions for us to understand better. All in all, this 集合 session allowed us to have a better grasp and understanding of the different lashes, knots and skills needed to create a good structure. We also understood the importance of teamwork, focus, communication, cooperation, and mutual support to be able to make a strong structure. This session was very meaningful, as we only had the limited manpower of eight people in our batch, giving us a good gauge of what we could accomplish within the time frame and what skills we lack, allowing us to focus on these skills for future 集合s.
Year 2 Batch Activity
Reflection from a Year 2 in P2:
On 17 July, we took part in batch activities. We were quite surprised and excited as it had been a while since we got to work as a batch, and we were all looking forward to bonding and working with our fellow batchmates. To collect the logistics at the start, we had to carry out a series of physical training exercises that corresponded to a specific log. As this meant that obtaining the logistics would require more time, we had to strategise and allocate our time and manpower wisely. We also learnt to split timings into manageable parts and make sure that no one was left behind especially when running laps. We kept track of the number of logs obtained with responsibility, which ultimately allowed us to complete the task with the correct amount of logs. After that, the Year 2s were tasked to build a creative gadgeting structure that worked like a boat. Even though the structure was challenging to build at times, I think that the Patrol Leader and Patrol Second instructed us clearly and effectively. Another way we showed our ability to adapt quickly was when we had to use PVC Pipes to make a moveable rowing structure, that looked like a boat, but we did not really know how to attach it in a way that it would work. However in the end we managed to figure out a plausible solution to tie the pipes and ensure the oars could move. In the end, we managed to complete the structure with lashes that were tight and up to standard. However, I still think we could have improved on our sense of urgency. We should have been more aware of the timings we were given and when we 报时-ed, which we could have used to manage time and ask for time extension promptly. We could have also made our structure neater by tucking in 鸟绳. Overall, this batch activity was fun and enriching and I feel that we had good communication and can apply this when leading the Year 1s and working as a 团.
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Ng Xin Ying Elvia
58届 Secretary
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