Hello guides,
Here are some pictures on yesterday's inspection :D
Love guides :)
7 November 2008
6 November 2008
Hello (:
Today, we had pre-camp inspection in school. For pre camp inspection, we had to lay out all our patrol basics as well as other items such as our pei bei and styrofoam boxes. We would be judged based on our standadisation and arrangement of the items as well as for the items.
Overall, we had around 2 weeks to prepare ourselves for the inspection; to create all the patrol basics, including our flag, banner, identities, shorts as well as mealbags. Also, we were required to pack our styrofoam boxes, peibei as well as first aid kit.
We arrived early in the morning in school, with all the necessary items for inspection. After leaving our personal belongings in the respective classrooms, we then jihed back at the backstall. That marked the start of pre-camp inspection.
We were first of all, briefed on the respective classrooms which we would have to lay out our items in. This year, due to unforeseen weather circumstances, we had inspection in the classrooms, instead of in the field, as was customary. Therefore, we had to ammend some of the arrangements in our proposals, to fit the classroom setting.
We were then given 20 minutes to lay out our items and to get ready for the inspection. Actually, that would not have been a really difficult task; it was simply to lay out the items. It would not have required so much time, should we have been more prepared and should we have allocated the manpower more evenly, such that everyone in the patrol would be able to pitch in to help. We ended up having to ask for time extention. Perhaps we could have been more efficient, should we have just followed our proposals the way it was drawn in the first place. In the end, we changed a lot of things, which made everything seem extremely confusing and slowed us down immensely. However, we still managed to lay everything out in the end, ready for inspection.
Following up, our items were inspected by the councillors from various patrols. We had to stand in a straight line facing away from the classroom as the items were inspected. We were also called out one by one to be questioned on the meanings of our patrol basics designs as well as colour scheme. After the inspections by the various checkpoint leaders, our mistakes were pointed out to us. Mistaks included not standadising the arrangement out our items with the other patrols, not having the proper attire, not taking care of our items, as well as not labelling our items properly. Also, we were not very efficient, and lacked that sense of urgency.
As a result for all the various mistakes made, we were given consequences: a variety of physical activities, such as pumpings, sit-ups, star-jumps, jumping jacks, as well as jogging around the classroom blocks. "As the going gets tough, the tough gets going"; we still tried our best, to complete the various activities.
Though, perhaps there is one thing we could improve on; that would be our patrol spirit. Through the ATC, it is of importance to maintain a high morale and patrol spirit so as to encourge each other on and to push each other on, even when the going gets tough. It was said that our patrol spirit today during the pre-camp inspection was not very high. It could have been due to the fact that we were not allowed to cheer loudly. Nevertheless, that is one thing we can work towards, to improve our patrol spirit. We can all do better!
Overall, pre-camp inspection, though rather tough at times, was a enriching experience for us all. For the year ones, it could be considered as a new and refreshing experience, this being their very first inspection. For year twos, this pre-camp inspection gave us a chance to experience leading our patrols. It gave us the opportunities to lead our year ones. It made us question ourselves: Have we got what it takes to be an effective leader?
Pre-camp inspection gave us all a taste of what ATC will be like. Although we may have had certain short-comings or made certain mistakes, we still have ATC ahead of us.
Wishing everyone the best of luck and jiayou!
Love DHS guides :)
Today, we had pre-camp inspection in school. For pre camp inspection, we had to lay out all our patrol basics as well as other items such as our pei bei and styrofoam boxes. We would be judged based on our standadisation and arrangement of the items as well as for the items.
Overall, we had around 2 weeks to prepare ourselves for the inspection; to create all the patrol basics, including our flag, banner, identities, shorts as well as mealbags. Also, we were required to pack our styrofoam boxes, peibei as well as first aid kit.
We arrived early in the morning in school, with all the necessary items for inspection. After leaving our personal belongings in the respective classrooms, we then jihed back at the backstall. That marked the start of pre-camp inspection.
We were first of all, briefed on the respective classrooms which we would have to lay out our items in. This year, due to unforeseen weather circumstances, we had inspection in the classrooms, instead of in the field, as was customary. Therefore, we had to ammend some of the arrangements in our proposals, to fit the classroom setting.
We were then given 20 minutes to lay out our items and to get ready for the inspection. Actually, that would not have been a really difficult task; it was simply to lay out the items. It would not have required so much time, should we have been more prepared and should we have allocated the manpower more evenly, such that everyone in the patrol would be able to pitch in to help. We ended up having to ask for time extention. Perhaps we could have been more efficient, should we have just followed our proposals the way it was drawn in the first place. In the end, we changed a lot of things, which made everything seem extremely confusing and slowed us down immensely. However, we still managed to lay everything out in the end, ready for inspection.
Following up, our items were inspected by the councillors from various patrols. We had to stand in a straight line facing away from the classroom as the items were inspected. We were also called out one by one to be questioned on the meanings of our patrol basics designs as well as colour scheme. After the inspections by the various checkpoint leaders, our mistakes were pointed out to us. Mistaks included not standadising the arrangement out our items with the other patrols, not having the proper attire, not taking care of our items, as well as not labelling our items properly. Also, we were not very efficient, and lacked that sense of urgency.
As a result for all the various mistakes made, we were given consequences: a variety of physical activities, such as pumpings, sit-ups, star-jumps, jumping jacks, as well as jogging around the classroom blocks. "As the going gets tough, the tough gets going"; we still tried our best, to complete the various activities.
Though, perhaps there is one thing we could improve on; that would be our patrol spirit. Through the ATC, it is of importance to maintain a high morale and patrol spirit so as to encourge each other on and to push each other on, even when the going gets tough. It was said that our patrol spirit today during the pre-camp inspection was not very high. It could have been due to the fact that we were not allowed to cheer loudly. Nevertheless, that is one thing we can work towards, to improve our patrol spirit. We can all do better!
Overall, pre-camp inspection, though rather tough at times, was a enriching experience for us all. For the year ones, it could be considered as a new and refreshing experience, this being their very first inspection. For year twos, this pre-camp inspection gave us a chance to experience leading our patrols. It gave us the opportunities to lead our year ones. It made us question ourselves: Have we got what it takes to be an effective leader?
Pre-camp inspection gave us all a taste of what ATC will be like. Although we may have had certain short-comings or made certain mistakes, we still have ATC ahead of us.
Wishing everyone the best of luck and jiayou!
Love DHS guides :)
1 November 2008
31 October 2008
Hello guides!
Today was a rather packed jihe as we learnt and revised many skills.
Firstly we had PT. Remember that everyone should eat before any jihe!
For the sec2s, your pt was ok, continue to jiayou for ATC!
For the sec1s, you all need to build up your stamina. ATC is coming, and you all should already learn how to respond and listen to your seniors. Don't always make your seniors make you do things all over again just because you didn't move fast enough, instead, take the effort to move faster, so that everyone is able to carry on with the activity. The seniors are able to see some enthusiasm but you all must be more than enthusiastic! You all must be enthusiastic TOGETHER as a jie, to care for one another. What's the point of doing things during guides when half of your jie is missing. Guides is all about forging ties and friendships with other fellow guides, it's not all about yourself. So, don't give up when you're tired, push yourself a little further and do PT together as one. And in order to do things together, make sure all of you take care of each other. Don't disappoint your jie, and those people who go the extra mile to push themselves and take care of others. We believe you all can do it if you want to, don't give up on yourself even when others do! Prove yourself worthy in the face of adversity.
After the PT, we had outdoor cooking, for many of us, it was an activity we did not do for a long time, or was completely new to us. For outdoor cooking, we dug a pit using a changko and used our own "fuel" in the form of kindlings. Patrols were given food items such as Maggi Mee, eggs and sausages to cook for their lunch.
During the activity, here are some of the common things we would like to point out to you all.
For the sec2s, some of you all were given the chance to "lead" your patrol into building a kitchen shelter. Some of you all are too quiet! Please speak up more! You have to train up your leadership skills. Continue to strive for your best :D
For the sec1s, most of you all had a rough idea of a kitchen shelter! Good job!
Overall, this jihe was rather slow-paced. Sec2s and 1s! Build up on your sense of urgency, do not expect to be able to go for ATC with such speed. Please move faster when your counsellors ask you to do things. Also, have a positive attitude when having guides activity. We believe you can do it, in the morning when we gave you a time limit for the putting of bags in class, you all were able to follow the time given! Do not complain if the activity is too tough but push yourself and tell yourself you can do it. In addition, PLEASE RESPOND. When your guiders/ counsellors ask you something, do respond. Always give your best in whatever you do.
ATC is coming soon and all of you all are important. The sec2s to lead and the sec1s to support. Sec1s, ATC is an extremely crucial time for you to support you sec2s, as they have extremely little people to lead such a big group of you. Cultivate the habit of taking initiative and to take care of one anther. Never hesitate to offer help to those in need. ATC will be a time where you would have to depend on one another a lot, so get to know each other better and cooperate with each other.
Here are some quotes for you all!
Be enthusiastic as a leader. You can't light a fire with a wet match!
Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come from miles to watch your burn.
Defeat never comes to any man until he admits it.
Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.
Winning means... you're willing to go longer, work harder, give more than anyone else
We believe you all can do it!!! (: ALL YOU ALL HAVE TO DO IS TRY. Just try and put in your very best in all you are going to do now. All the best for ATC and the upcoming precamp inspection!
love guides! (:
Today was a rather packed jihe as we learnt and revised many skills.
Firstly we had PT. Remember that everyone should eat before any jihe!
For the sec2s, your pt was ok, continue to jiayou for ATC!
For the sec1s, you all need to build up your stamina. ATC is coming, and you all should already learn how to respond and listen to your seniors. Don't always make your seniors make you do things all over again just because you didn't move fast enough, instead, take the effort to move faster, so that everyone is able to carry on with the activity. The seniors are able to see some enthusiasm but you all must be more than enthusiastic! You all must be enthusiastic TOGETHER as a jie, to care for one another. What's the point of doing things during guides when half of your jie is missing. Guides is all about forging ties and friendships with other fellow guides, it's not all about yourself. So, don't give up when you're tired, push yourself a little further and do PT together as one. And in order to do things together, make sure all of you take care of each other. Don't disappoint your jie, and those people who go the extra mile to push themselves and take care of others. We believe you all can do it if you want to, don't give up on yourself even when others do! Prove yourself worthy in the face of adversity.
After the PT, we had outdoor cooking, for many of us, it was an activity we did not do for a long time, or was completely new to us. For outdoor cooking, we dug a pit using a changko and used our own "fuel" in the form of kindlings. Patrols were given food items such as Maggi Mee, eggs and sausages to cook for their lunch.
During the activity, here are some of the common things we would like to point out to you all.
- When choosing ground, make sure there are preferably no trees extremely nearby, as there might be roots below (you all have to go find another spot if it happens)
- Practice more of fire-lighting and pit digging (can request from your respective counsellors) so that during ATC you all are able to get the fire going quickly and cook quickly
- Look around properly before using the changko. The changko is rather dangerous so you all should ensure there is no one nearby when you all dig your pit (in case the changko hits someone).
- Do not throw your food (potatoes) directly into the fire. You should only use the fire for cooking items as egg/Maggi Mee. The potatoes and other stuff should be used when all your firewood turns "white". These are the embers (they are still extremly hot) and you should use them to cook your potatoes
- Sec2s should involve the sec1s more.
- Sec1s should take more initiative to do things (i.e lay out the kindling and clear the area up) when you have nothing to do.
- Lastly, remember to offer food to your counsellors! They need food too.
For the sec2s, some of you all were given the chance to "lead" your patrol into building a kitchen shelter. Some of you all are too quiet! Please speak up more! You have to train up your leadership skills. Continue to strive for your best :D
For the sec1s, most of you all had a rough idea of a kitchen shelter! Good job!
Overall, this jihe was rather slow-paced. Sec2s and 1s! Build up on your sense of urgency, do not expect to be able to go for ATC with such speed. Please move faster when your counsellors ask you to do things. Also, have a positive attitude when having guides activity. We believe you can do it, in the morning when we gave you a time limit for the putting of bags in class, you all were able to follow the time given! Do not complain if the activity is too tough but push yourself and tell yourself you can do it. In addition, PLEASE RESPOND. When your guiders/ counsellors ask you something, do respond. Always give your best in whatever you do.
ATC is coming soon and all of you all are important. The sec2s to lead and the sec1s to support. Sec1s, ATC is an extremely crucial time for you to support you sec2s, as they have extremely little people to lead such a big group of you. Cultivate the habit of taking initiative and to take care of one anther. Never hesitate to offer help to those in need. ATC will be a time where you would have to depend on one another a lot, so get to know each other better and cooperate with each other.
Here are some quotes for you all!
Be enthusiastic as a leader. You can't light a fire with a wet match!
Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come from miles to watch your burn.
Defeat never comes to any man until he admits it.
Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.
Winning means... you're willing to go longer, work harder, give more than anyone else
We believe you all can do it!!! (: ALL YOU ALL HAVE TO DO IS TRY. Just try and put in your very best in all you are going to do now. All the best for ATC and the upcoming precamp inspection!
love guides! (:
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