Hello Guides!
On 27th March, a group of year3s and 2s set off on a mission to Whampoa to do some white washing and cleaning up of walls before painting our mural designs while the other guides stayed in school for other preparation like performances. When we got there, we were divided into 3 groups.
These 3 groups were then assigned to 3 areas. The precinct hall, the kindergarten and outside the Whampoa RC. We brought along old shirts to prevent our coy tee from being dirtied. We were being briefed and then along, with cloths, buckets of water, paint brushes, white paint and soap, we started our mission.
With cooperation, we managed to finish up all the white washing and the cleaning of the walls. Sometimes, we even had to coat a few more layers of white paint to attain a clean and white wall. When we finished, we attained a great sense of satisfaction as the walls looked much cleaner than it was at first. Our mural designs will be painted next Saturday when all of us will head there again which we hope will make the place look livelier!
Although we had to get out hands wet and dirty, the mission was accomplished as everyone chipped in their best. Everyone learnt the importance of cleanliness can affect the environment and how to efficiently help out and cooperate to get the job done.
Jiayou!
Love Girl Guides!
28 March 2009
23 March 2009
On 21st March, the year 3s and year 4s went to Meridian Junior College to learn rock climbing. At the first part of the whole course, the instructors taught us the various parts of rock climbing and the safety issues. We learnt how to use the rope and the harness, and also how to be a belayer.
Before we went for lunch break, we paired up and practice belaying for our partners. After this, some of us are able to attempt climbing the 13m rock wall. A few managed to reach the top. After several attempts had been made, we went for a lunch break at the food court near the Meridian Junior College.
After having our lunch, we went back continued trying to climb the rock wall at least 3 times for each person. At least half of us managed to climb to the top of the 13m wall. However, nobody managed to climb to the top at the difficult part where the wall begins curving outwards. Nevertheless, our instructors told us that we did very well. Unfortunately, we had to end our course earlier due to the presence of lightning.
Everybody had great fun that day. The instructors even let us played Frisbee for a while when some of us were exhausted from climbing the rock wall. Thankfully, no major accidents had occurred. Everybody had learnt something that day and most importantly, we enjoyed ourselves.
Love guides :)
Before we went for lunch break, we paired up and practice belaying for our partners. After this, some of us are able to attempt climbing the 13m rock wall. A few managed to reach the top. After several attempts had been made, we went for a lunch break at the food court near the Meridian Junior College.
After having our lunch, we went back continued trying to climb the rock wall at least 3 times for each person. At least half of us managed to climb to the top of the 13m wall. However, nobody managed to climb to the top at the difficult part where the wall begins curving outwards. Nevertheless, our instructors told us that we did very well. Unfortunately, we had to end our course earlier due to the presence of lightning.
Everybody had great fun that day. The instructors even let us played Frisbee for a while when some of us were exhausted from climbing the rock wall. Thankfully, no major accidents had occurred. Everybody had learnt something that day and most importantly, we enjoyed ourselves.
Love guides :)
17 March 2009
HI guides :D
Yesterday, we jihed at the usual place at 9am in the morning. This jihe was the same as the week before's jihe but patrols swoop to do PT and initiatives. For p4 and 5, we went around the school taking pictures for our videos. P4 had to come up with a video regarding guiding whereas P5 had to do a video regarding the school. We were given roughly an hour to go around the school compound for photo taking and to then complete our video within 2 hours in the computer lap. P3 and 6 went to East Coast Park for sand castle building. Although it rained halfway, it was a fun trip going to the beach and enjoy the sun & nature. Patrols bonded even more after this initiative.
For p1,2,7 and 8, they had foot drill training as well as Physical training which was the same as what P3 to 6 went through. After that, we jihed together for lunch and had skills training. Two patrols were grouped together and we had 4 checkpoints to complete. The first checkpoint was the tying of gadgets - kitchen dresser. Second checkpoint was attire check. It is important to ensure that we should be up to the guides standard for any guides activity and not wait for spot checks to remind us that we should be in the guides standard attire. The third checkpoint was orienteering. To the year1s, it is something new and for the year2s and 3s it was to refresh their orienteering skills. The forth checkpoint was the stretcher where patrols were taught on how to build a stretcher and how to transport a casualty. Overall, the skills training was a recap on all the various skills and the year1s learnt a lot and have a deeper understanding of guiding now. This is one of the long-day jihe, from morning till evening but everyone had more time to bond with their patrol mates or their batch.
Happy holidays :D
Love guides :D
Yesterday, we jihed at the usual place at 9am in the morning. This jihe was the same as the week before's jihe but patrols swoop to do PT and initiatives. For p4 and 5, we went around the school taking pictures for our videos. P4 had to come up with a video regarding guiding whereas P5 had to do a video regarding the school. We were given roughly an hour to go around the school compound for photo taking and to then complete our video within 2 hours in the computer lap. P3 and 6 went to East Coast Park for sand castle building. Although it rained halfway, it was a fun trip going to the beach and enjoy the sun & nature. Patrols bonded even more after this initiative.
For p1,2,7 and 8, they had foot drill training as well as Physical training which was the same as what P3 to 6 went through. After that, we jihed together for lunch and had skills training. Two patrols were grouped together and we had 4 checkpoints to complete. The first checkpoint was the tying of gadgets - kitchen dresser. Second checkpoint was attire check. It is important to ensure that we should be up to the guides standard for any guides activity and not wait for spot checks to remind us that we should be in the guides standard attire. The third checkpoint was orienteering. To the year1s, it is something new and for the year2s and 3s it was to refresh their orienteering skills. The forth checkpoint was the stretcher where patrols were taught on how to build a stretcher and how to transport a casualty. Overall, the skills training was a recap on all the various skills and the year1s learnt a lot and have a deeper understanding of guiding now. This is one of the long-day jihe, from morning till evening but everyone had more time to bond with their patrol mates or their batch.
Happy holidays :D
Love guides :D
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