*Updated* 2nd March Wednesday Scout Meeting

Fall In: Outside 2H
Time: 1425
Attire: Pt kit 1, Pt kit 2 for Sec 1s and 2s

Meeting Schedule:
1425-1440: Administrative
1440-1630: Activities
1630-1715: PT/Games
1715-1730: Dismissal and announcement

Hi Scouts, hopefully all of you are refreshed as the common test has just ended. Hopefully all of you did well for your common tests, if not, don't give up.

As this is the second meeting after CTs, standard of discipline should still be maintained, this means proper attire, no fidgeting during fall in etc.

*Reminder:  There will be NDP selection trials this Saturday and next Saturday. Also, there will be a campfire in Zhong Hua on 19th March.

**Note: Sec 1s are to bring their Macbooks for Wednesday's meeting.

Hope to see you all there next meeting!

Yours-in-scouting,
Ryan Lee

19/3/16 Zhong Hua Campfire

Dear Scouts,

  a google form regarding the Zhong Hua Campfire has already been sent to everyone. Please fill it up by today 28/2/16 2359. If you have already done it, take the initiative to remind your brothers, a simple gesture such as sending a picture of this blog post will be a greater help than you think.

  Lastly, on behalf of the Unit, I want to thank everyone who came for the South Area Campfire and brining back the "Most Enthusiastic Award" back to who it belongs, Phantoms! Without any of you, the campfire will not be the same.

  "United we stand, divided we fall" Let's do this together and make sure the award is ours!

  To be the best that we can be ~ Phantoms

Note: Detailed informatio regarding the location and time to gather will be notified at a later date.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Jin Wei
 
 

27/2/16 National Day Parade selection trials

Fall in: Braddel MRT's gantry
Time: 1200 - 1700
Attire: FSU

  This post only concern those who are interested and have signed up via the google form for the National Day Parade 2016. I apologize for the late post as there was not a confirmation made by the NDP committee side. As for the ending time, it might vary depending on how the trial goes. I suggest Scouts to travel straight to Bishan and meet us there for the campfire as it will save you more time.

  Please be reminded to have your lunch before you come. I will bring you guys from Braddel MRT to Beatty Secondary School where the selection trials will take place.

 Bare in mind, from then on, the NDP committee will be in-charge, so any instructions will be given by them. This might be a once in a life opportunity to be part of the NDP, it is up to you solely whether you want to cherrish it or blow it. Have fun and make new friends there, it will be an experience you will never forget! Goodluck!

Note: Bring both your national and unit scarfs.

Those Scouts who want to travel there yourselves are to meet us at Beatty Secondary School.

FSU includes foot-drill boots

For the detailed post regarding NDP, refer to the earlier blog posts.

Scouts who have urgent matters can contact me @ 83084372 ASAP.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Jin Wei

27/2/16 South Area Campfire

Fall in: Bishan MRT's entrance (nearest to Breadtalk)
Time: 1800 - 2200
Attire: FSU, PT Kit 2 with National Scarf (Sec 1s)

  Finally the first campfire of the year! It will be held at RI, and this time it will not be a gangshow! It will be an actual campfire! I hope you guys familarise yourself with the cheers and campfire songs as it will be used tomorrow!

  If there any doubts or clarifications, please conatct your PLs or APLs ASAP.

  It's only going to be a fun and exciting campfire if you guys have that mentality! Let's take over the campfire and win the "Most Enthusiastic Award" tomorrow! Remember to have fun! See you all tomorrow! Remember to have your dinner before you come.

Note: Sec 1s bring along your national scarf with the woggle

For this meeting, the FSU does not include foot-drill boots

Except the Sec 1s, the rest of the Scouts will be wearing the Unit Scarf.

Scouts who have urgent matters can contact me @ 83084372 ASAP.


Reminder: Bring the signed campfire forms tomorrow, those who are not attending are to submit the forms the next meeting.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Jin Wei

*UPDATED 26th February Friday Scout Meeting

Fall in: Outside Scout den
Time: 1400 - 1600
Attire: PT Kit 2

Meeting Schedule:
1400 - 1410: Administrative
1410 - 1550 : Activities
1550 - 1600: Dismissal & Announcements

  Welcome back Scouts! I hope you guys have prepared for your CTs and all the best to your results! The fun in year 2016 is just getting started, this Saturday, we will be finally attending the first campfire of that year! South Area Campfire at RI! In view of it, we will be ending earlier tomorrow. Grab a quick bite before you come down, see you all tomorrow!

Note: There will be no opening & closing ceremony tomorrow


Yours-in-Scouting,
Jin Wei

22nd February Monday Scout's Founder's Day

Fall in: Outside Scout den
Time: 0630
Attire: FSU, PT Kit 2 for Sec 1s

  Worldwide in nearly all Scout associations, Founders' Day is celebrated on 22 February, the birthday of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, and coincidentally also of his wife Olave Baden-Powell. 

  We will be commemorating the Scout's Founder's Day tomorrow in the Shaw hall. It is the only day every year where you get to wear your Scout attire for the entire day without changing to school uniform.

  Let us show the entire school who we are, not just Scouts but Phantom Scouts. We will make sure we make those Marists regret not joining Scouts! See you all tomorrow!

TO BE THE BEST THAT WE CAN BE!

PHANTOMS!

Note: ALL Scouts are required to attend.

Scouts are not required to change the Toa Payoh district badge to the new Area badge 

Scouts are to fall in at 0630 SHARP.

Scouts who have PE lessons are required to change back to the respective attire afterwards (FSU or PT Kit 2 for Sec 1s)

We will be wearing Unit's Scarf NOT National scarf


Reminder: All Scouts except the Sec 1 Scouts are required to wear their foot-drill boots.

Sec 1 Scouts will be wearing PT Kit 2 ( Unit T-shirt with PE shorts, black shoes with Scout's socks)

Make sure all the components of your FSU are properly don. ( Refer to the packing list for the investiture camp, it shows all the components where you use it as a checklist.

SCOUTS WHO ARE UNSURE,  HAVE THE INITIATIVE TO ASK AROUND.


Yours-in-Scouting,
Jin Wei

19th Febuary Friday Investiture Camp

Fall in: Primary School Field
Time: 1430
Attire: FSU, Pt kit 2 for Sec 1s

Hi scouts, please take note of this change in the schedule. Remind each other and hope to see you there for camp. We understand that most of the Sec 1s do not have the Scout belt as it was out of stock, for those who have bring it.

Note: Everyone including Sec 1s are still required to bring their FSU


Reminder: All those who have not submited their camp forms are expected to do it by tomorrow.

Yours-in-scouting,
Ryan Lee

Investiture Camp Packing Lists

Hi scouts, below is the packing list for scouts.

Packing list:
Full Scout Uniform(FSU)
Beret with crest and beret backing
Unit scarf (if sec 1s do not have it then they will bring their national scarf)
Woggle
Scout shirt
Epaulettes
Scout pants
Scout belt
Scout socks
Black shoes
Pt Kit 2
2 PE Singlet
1 School Related Attire  (Sec 1s: Orientation T-Shirt , Sec 2-4s: House T-shirt)
3 PE pants( Dont Have To Be School Related)
3 Underwear
2 Pairs of socks
Toiletries
Towel
Soap/Shampoo
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Talcum Powder (optional)
Torchlight with spare batteries (optional)
Insect Repellent (optional)
Slippers or Sandals
1 X 1.5 litres water bottle
Personal medication
Haversack or extra bag to store equipment [apart from school bag](optional)
Sleeping Bag (optional)
Things to take note:
Do not bring any unauthorised materials (Eg. Food , Poker Cards or other electronic devices). If participants are caught bringing the following above item, they will be confiscated and returned at the end of the camp.
Phones and Wallet are to be collected before the camp and only returned when the camp breaks.
Participants are to bring extra items but not less . (e.g. u can bring 3 PE pants, but not 1 PE pants.)

Yours-in-scouting,
Ryan Lee

17th Wednesday Febuary short briefing and purchase of FSU for Sec 1s

Fall in: Outside 2H (Sec 2-4 not required to fall in but still required to attend)
Time: 1425
Attire: PE attire for Sec 1s

Hi Scouts, there will be a short briefing this Wednesday outside 2H, attendance is compulsory of course. Also, you will recieve a form for the Sec 1 investiture camp on this briefing.

As for the Sec 1s, we will be bring you to the Scout HQ to purchase your FSU, bring along $80 in cash. For the black shoes, you are required to buy them yourselves.

As the common test for Sec 1s to 3s are approaching, it is expected for ALL of you to work hard for it and be the best that you can be. On behalf of the Sec 4s, I wish you all the best for this upcoming CTs!  加油!!

Note: It is compulsory for all to fill in the google form indicating which events you want to go for.

All the best for your CTs!

Yours-in-scouting,
Ryan Lee

12th February Friday Scout Meeting

Fall in: Primary school field in front of flagpole
Time: 1440-1800
Attire: FSU, PT Kit 2 for Sec 1s, Sec 4s bring along Unit T-Shirt

Meeting Schedule:
1440 - 1450: Administrative
1450 - 1510: Opening Ceremony
1510 - 1710: Activities
1710 - 1730: Closing Ceremony
1730 - 1740: PIC
1740 - 1800: Dismissal & Annoucements

  The temporary in charge until the Sec 4s are back will be APL Benson & Riley. The Sec 3s will be given the role of an instructor, giving them a chance to show their leadership potential.

  In the event of wet weather, Scouts are to fall in outside the Scout den and are not required to build the flagpole. Ryan Lee

Note: Sec 4 Scouts are to fall in outside the Scout den at 1525 in half-u. Sec 4s are still required to bring along FSU.

Reminder: Scouts are not required to wear their foot-drill boots, black shoes will do.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Ryan Lee

National Day Parade 2016 Scout Marching Contingent

NATIONAL DAY PARADE 2016 - INVITATION TO 

PARTICIPATE IN MARCHING CONTINGENT

On 9 August 2016, Singapore will celebrate her 51 years of independence with the annual National Day Parade (NDP) held at Singapore Sports Hub. NDP has always served as a rallying point for Singaporeans to celebrate our collective identity and strive towards a better future.

NDP has been recognised as part of the National Education for Total Defence by the Ministry of Education (MOE). Once again, the Singapore Scout Association (SSA) is proud to be invited by the EXCO NDP 2016 to participate in the Uniformed Group’s marching contingent for NDP 2016. We would like to invite your Unit to participate in this year’s marching Contingent. We strongly encourage your participation and support for NDP 2016. A total of 42 participants (including reserves) are required.
Three selection sessions have been scheduled on 27/2, 5/3 and 12/3 (all Saturdays) at Beatty Secondary School. They are to report in Full Uniform. There will be a briefing session for selected participants.

Attendance is Compulsory for all sessions.

Pre-Requisites

· ONLY Singaporeans or Permanent Residents.
· Preferable height between 1.5m to 1.8m.
· Willingness to commit at least 90% of the total attendance.

Medical Conditions

Interested participants should be medically fit. Those with heart problem, high blood pressure, asthma, history of heat exhaustion or any other medical conditions unsuitable for marching are advised not to participate.

Training Schedule

Pre-contingent training may commence in March 2016 (the exact date will be notified through GSL via email) at designated school premises. Most rehearsals are scheduled on Saturdays after mid-year examinations.
The series of Combined Component Rehearsals (CCR) at Nee Soon Camp is expected to start from May 2016. The training schedule will be given to all selected participants.

Food and Transportation
Lunch and dinner will be provided for all rehearsals. Transportation will be arranged to pick-up and drop-off participants at stipulated locations.

Benefits of Participation

· NYAA - CIP hours for Ceremonial Drill
· MOE CCA Points – 2 points (1st year), 3 points (2nd year) and 4 points (3rd year)
· NDP Award Badge & Certificate of Appreciation

Dear Scouts,  

 an email regarding NDP 2016 has been sent to your Marist google mail, those who are interested are to fill up the google form by 12/2/16 2359. 

  There will be a selection on 27/2,  5/3 & 12/3 at Beatty Secondary School, Scouts are required to attend ALL 3 selections if they are interested to join the marching contingent.

  This might be a once in a life time opportunity for you to be part of the National Day Parade! You do not want to miss this chance!

  Attached below are some pictures taken by the photography team through the NDP 2016 journey. Scouts who are interested can view the "NDP P & C Photographers" Facebook page for more photos.

  

 What are you waiting for? Grab your fellow Scouts and sign up together! I promise you will not regret it!

Yours-in-Scouting,

Jin Wei

10th February Wednesday Scout Meeting

Fall In: Outside 2H classroom
Time: 1425-1730
Attire: PT kit 2

Meeting schedule:
1425-1440: Administrative
1440-1630: Activities
1630-1700: PT
1700-1730: Dismissal and announcements

Happy CNY, scouts and tenderfoots. Hope you all had a good break and had a good time visiting your relatives.

Despite the fact that CNY had just past, the standard of discipline should still be maintained. I hope that all of you will give your 100% during the meetings to come.

Note: Sec 1s wear your Unit T-shirt with school P.E. shorts with white shoes and school socks.

Yours-in-scouting,
Ryan Lee

Events Registration Google Form

Dear Scouts,
 
  the registration for future events such as campfires,camps and activities will be through a google form sent through your Marist google mail. Information regarding the upcoming events will be uploaded onto the blog. Scouts can also refer to the "UPCOMING EVENTS" tab on the right of the blog to find out more.

Note: Scouts who would like to reconsider their decision after submitting the google form are to send an email to Mr Ng.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Jin Wei

5th Febuary Short Briefing

Time: 1400
Location: Outside 2H

Before going any further, I would like to wish you all a happy CNY! The upcoming is a short meeting with all the scouts and tenderfoots outside 2H after the CNY celebrations, and full attendence is expected as Mr Ng would like a word with all of us. Enjoy the rest of the week!

Yours-in-scouting,
Ryan Lee

3rd February Wednesday Scout Meeting

Fall in: Outside Classroom 2H
Time: 1425 - 1800
Attire: PT Kit 2

Meeting Schedule:
1425 - 1440: Administrative
1440 - 1700: Activities
1700 - 1730: PT
1730 - 1800: Dismissal & Announcements

  The temporary ICs until the Sec 4s are back will be Keith and APL Daniel. Respect is expected to be present at all times towards.

 This is the last meeting before the Chinese New Year break and I hope that you guys will keep up the good work of maintaining the attendance. See you all on Wednesday!

Note: Sec 1s wear Unit T-shirt with school PE shorts and your normal white school shoes and socks.

Sec 4s are to fall in at 1625 in PT Kit 2 outside the Scout Den

Yours-in-Scouting,
Ryan Lee

WSB theory test result

Good evening, 

  We have marked and collated the results for the World Scout Badge Theory Test held on Friday, 29/1/2016. The results are 17 passes and 3 failures. Below is the list of names of the tenderfoots that passed and failed the test. Beside their name would be the number that corresponds with their patrol (e.g kingfisher patrol is 1 so on and so forth).

PASS (17)

-Ernest [1]

-Wesley [1]

-Angus [1]

-Li Wo'en [1]

-Jarren [2]

-Max [2]

-Benjamin [3]

-Nicholas [3]

-Zayn [3]

-Issac [4]

-Brian [4]

-Andres [4]

-Ranen [5]

-Luke [6]

-Jia Jun [6]

-Ze Yuen [7]

-Nathan [7]

FAIL (3)

-Benedict [2]

-Bryce [2]

-Xavier[3]

I would like to apologise first if there are any mistakes in the spelling of the names as I was unable to read some of your handwriting.

Yours-in-Scouting,

Dylan