SS (Scout Standard) Course 2011

Date: 8 September 2011 (Thursday)
Time: 0730 - 2000
Location of Fall in: Changi Point Ferry Terminal
Bus there are: 2, 29 , 59, 109 (near Changi Village Bus Terminal)

For those who were absent in today meeting, the form can be obtained from the following link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ssq0qbol5pz0h6d
The password is the same for all of our downloads, if unlcear please approach your PLs/APLs

Take note there is some changes in the Form
1. Date has been change from 6 September (Tuesday) to 8 September (Thursday)\
2. Attire, fall in in your Unit T Shirt with Scout Pants, Black Shoe and Scout Socks. Bring along your PE shorts
3. Bring sufficient money for your dinner or and breakfast. Do not bring excess money
4. Things to bring are:
Poncho
Stationary
Insect repellent
At least one 1.5 Litres water bottle (Very important as Pulau Ubin has no drinking source)
Sun Block Lotion (optional)
Backpack (encouraged to bring as activities will be carried out with your bags on)

Also in addition, reaching out to all Scouts, please take note that if your parents have any question or any emergency in which they wish to inform, they can call me on my handphone. Get my contact from your PLs/APLs/any other Scout who has it. Take note that it is only meant for emergencies only.

The forms has to be handed in on the day itself ,8 September 2011, failure to do so, you will be asked to return back home to get it signed and then return. The course is compulsory for all to attend

Some inside on what is this course going to be. You will be cycling in Ubin for most of the time, so be mentally and physically prepared for it. It will be a very fun-filled course. SS test will also be conducted to help pass your standard. The tests are:
1. SS cooking (Light a fire) - 3 matches
2. SS camping (dome tent and gas stove) - dome tent under 8 mins with 4 scouts
3. ASS camping ( ridge tent) - under 8 mins with 6 Scouts
4. ASS PAK (theory and practical)
5. ASS Backwoodsman (Sec 2s only, cooking a meal without utensils)
So do study for this test. If you have question, kindly approach your Elder Brothers for help or refer to your training manual.
Expectation for all is that all of you should pass the components.

ASS Backwoodsman
Sec 2s who are going for the course, please be reminded that you will have to form groups of 4 - 5 per team. After forming each team, nominate one team leader and report to Wen Yu by this Friday 2000 hrs.
Each team will need to submit their report on the day itself. Report including
what are the 1 staple, 1 veggie, 1 soup and 2 meat you are cooking.
Nutritional Value of the different food
How does the food contribute to a balanced diet
Ingredient
Methods of cooking (without utensils [mess tin etc.], aluminum foil and Swiss army knife is allowed)

So see you guys on the day iteslf! Any information will be posted on the blog.

Yours in Scouting,
Daryl

31st August 2011 Wednesday Meeting Schedule

31st August 2011 Wednesday Meeting Schedule
Time: 1415-1730 hr

Fall in: Outside Scout Den

Attire: PT kit 1

Activities:

1415-1430: Administrative Matters

1430-1630: Patrol activities

Kingfisher Patrol: Footdrill
Eagle Patrol: Campcraft
Dove Patrol: Campcraft
Owl Patrol: Campcraft
Swift Patrol: Knotting
Woodpecker Patrol: First Aid Theory

1630-1710 hr: Physical Training
1710-1730 hr: Administrative Matters
1740 hr: Dismissal

Also those who are not free on 6th September do inform your PLs about it, as there might be an activity going on. More details will be given on Wednesday itself.

Thanks, and have a great week ahead (remember to go back to your primary school,饮水思源 :P)

Yours in Scouting,
Daryl

26th August 2011 Friday Scouts Meeting

26th August 2011 Friday Scouts Meeting

Time: 1415hr- 1700hr

Attire: PT Kit 2

Fall in: Outside Scout Den

Activities:

1415-1430: Admin

1430-1630: CCA Maze Tryout

1630-1700: Dismissal/ Admin

CCA Maze Tryout:

In this CCA Maze tryout secondary 1 scouts would be doing Camp-craft while secondary 2 scouts would be doing Pioneering.

This meeting would be runned by the secondary 2 scouts as the secondary 3 scouts would have to attend a briefing for their HSK exams. Scouts are still expected to maintain their level of discipline and listen to your fellow secondary 2 scouts when they give you instruction.

As the briefing for secondary 3 scouts ends at 1600hrs, its is OPTIONAL for the secondary 3 scouts to come after the briefing and attendance would not be taken for them, but it is strongly encourage you come as you could give feedbacks and opinions for the secondary 2 scouts.

Yours-in-scouting

Lee Wen Yu

24th August 2011 Wednesday Meeting Schedule

13th July 2011 Wednesday Meeting Schedule
Time: 1415-1730 hr

Fall in: Outside Scout Den

Attire: PT kit 1

Activities:

1415-1430: Administrative Matters

1430-1530: Unit Knotting Session (Conducted by PLs)
1530-1720 hr: Game Time!!
1720-1730 hr: Administrative Matters
1740 hr: Dismissal

Game Time!! :
This is the time where all of will be playing games and activities to celebrate the end of the exams and to inspire all to work harder for a better tomorrow!
How is it conducted?
Each Patrol will be asked to plan a game/ activities and facilitate the whole unit to play the games. Time given for discussion and execution will be 25 minutes. So there will be a lack of time and each patrol is encouraged to plan games/activities creatively, and before meeting begins.
Do we win something?
Yes!! Prizes will be given to the Patrol with the best game, determined by the other brothers in the unit

Good luck on getting back the results and the remaining few papers left! JYJYJY

Yours in Scouting,
Daryl

Friday 12th August

There would not be any meeting tomorrow, we would be standing down from 12th to 22th August. CCA would resume on the 23th August. Sorry for the delay.

Donation Draw 2011 (FINAL DEADLINE)

All Scouts please take note, those who have yet to submit their donation draw tickets please submit the booklets together with the money TOMORROW at 11am at the Scout Den. Attendance is compulsory for all Scouts who have not submit their Donation Draw tickets and Money.

Thanks and have a Happy National Day Celebration. Majulah the Singapore Spirit!!! :D

(5 of our Sec 2s are marching in this year NDP, so remember to switch on your television and watch for them ;)

Yours in Scouting,
Daryl

Friday 5th August Scouts Meeting

Friday 5th August Scouts Meeting Schedule

Fall in: 1415hrs

Attire: Full Scout Uniform and PT Kit 2

Activities:

1415-1500: Flag Breaking

1500-1730: Pioneering

1730-1800: Flag Lowering

1800hrs: Dismissal

Duty patrols 1 and 2 are to build a 1-1 flagpole at the secondary school fitness corner before the meeting starts, other patrols are allowed to assist in the carrying of spars to the fitness corner.

Scouts are encouraged to come as this meeting is would be really fun and enriching as we would be working to build a pioneering structure together with your fellow patrol members! Please also remember to bring your PT Kit 2, it consist of your blue colour unit shirt, black shoe scouts socks and PE pants.

Donation Draw

Donation Draw 2011
Scouts who have yet to submit their donation draw tickets, please bring it tomorrow and pass it to your PLs personally in their classes before school starts. If not during your respective recesses.

Thanks

Yours in Scouting,
Daryl

National Exploration Challenge 2011

On behalf of the leaders of the Scout Unit, we offer our congratulations and appreciation to Scouts who took part in the National Exploration Challenge (NEC) held last Saturday, 30th July. Regardless of the result, just the sole act of stepping forward to take part in it is commendable.

We are proud to see Scouts who really gave the event their best shot and to put in so much effort into it. Similarly, we encourage all Scouts to play a more active role in Scouts and to create for yourself an unforgettable 4 years worth of experiences and memories.

Enjoy Scouting. Stay active. Be involved.

A side note to Wen Yu and Brandon: We understand that you couldn't join in for the post-competition dinner but don't worry, we will think of something else to show our appreciation for your effort.

On a different note and on a personal level, I would like to take this opportunity to commend on Jordan and Shaun Chan. After the competition, while we were on the shuttle bus back from Marina Barrage to Marina Bay MRT station, Jordan and Shaun took the initiative to move to the rear of the bus. It may be considered a small act to many but it really showed of their considerate self. I encourage all true blue Phantoms to learn from them and emulate these small acts that epitomize Scout Law (4): A Scout is disciplined and considerate.

Once again, congratulations and work hard for your upcoming CA! Put in your fullest effort!
BE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE!