Update - Kayaking 1 Star

Congrats to Jon, Nishanth, Gerald, Rashidah, Martin, Austin, Justin in successfully completing the 1 star programme!
Something to look forward in term 3.
If you've never been to Bt Timah, we're going to go hike it soon!
Yah... the sights will be the scary monkeys who would grab your plastic bag if you were ever carrying one. It is a lovely hill to climb though I know some of you are asking, "Why not Mount Faber? Isn't it taller... it is a mountain right?" Hhahahaa... You've done your Southern Ridges night hike the last time, so therefore you've seen Mt Faber...

Standard First Aid Course - 18, 19, 20 June 09

Attn: Gerald, Desmond, Luis, Ting Fang, Austin & Justin

I have signed you 6 up for the Standard First Aid Course at Siglap Sec (18, 19, 20 June - 845am - 6pm daily, Full Scout uniform).Will need to pass you the consent form and Edusave form when I meet you guys.I will call or SMS you guys up later to confirm a date and time for you to collect the forms from me. Also will try to get a set of reading material so you can study and practise.I might arrange one day before the course to do a bit of pre-practise soyou guys are not BLUR like sotong on that day.
Cheerio! And BE there early!

http://depts.washington.edu/learncpr/videodemo/adult-cpr-video.html

P/S: For the rest of you Scouters, sorry guys. I can't sign everyone up as there is a limit of 6 persons and it was a rare opportunity offer from Siglap Sec Scouts as it is not easy to book a date and time for everyone to attend at Red Cross HQ (Near Dhoby Ghaut MRT). Will find another opportunity around Nov/Dec holidays period or maybe together with our Dunman Red Cross. TBC.

ERRATA - Kayaking 1 Star Prog

Sorry guys. Some error I need to highlight.
As for FOOTWEAR, when you are kayaking, you'd need to be wearing COVERED SHOES (preferably old ones which you can discard after the second day). That means you can go there wearing slippers or sandals, but change to covered shoes when you are going to kayak.

Kayaking 1 Star Prog - 6 & 7 June (Sat & Sun)

Attn to those signed up for the Kayaking 1 Star programme this coming Sat and Sun.
(Jon, Nishanth, Gerald, Eunice, Shahidah, Rashidah, Ting Fang, Martin, Hazimah, Austin, Justin)

Time: Meet at 8.30am at Changi Village bus interchange POSB ATM.

We will have breakfast at the Changi Village before walking to the Changi beach to the Changi PA Water Venture Centre for the course.

Other important info:
1. Swimwear - Girls are to bring your swimwear to protect yourself from the obvious. You are all going to get wet. Optional for boys, though you are encouraged to bring them too.

2. Clothing to wear during kayaking

- TOP - Scout Tee or any tee shirts (long sleeved would be good for protection from the sun) + a HAT or a CAP. Girls are to wear dark shirts if they do not have proper swimwear.

- BOTTOMS - Shorts or slacks

- FOOTWEAR - Any old pair of shoes to wear when you kayak, but you can come in slippers or sandals. They are needed to protect your feet from the very sharp rocks and shoes will get black and oily. You don't want to be walking home with sea water sloshing in your shoes.

3. Breakfast & Lunch at your own expense at the Changi Village for the 2 days.

4. It is NOT A CAMP. No overnight stay. Day 1 and Day 2, 8.30am-go there, 5pm-go home, 8.30am-go there, 5pm-go home

5. Bring SUNBLOCK lotion. It will burn... the sun will be merciless and burn...

6. WATER - Each are to bring at least 1 bottle of water (1.5L) or more. Adequate hydration is key to preventing heat injuries leading to heat stroke and such.

7. Those wearing glasses like me are to bring spectacle retainers like this (see image below) as once your glasses fall into the water, say Bye Bye to them forever. Bring Sunglasses if you have or want to wear them.

8. Extra clothing, towel and toiletries - You would need to bathe and go home in dry clothes right? DO BRING extra plastic bags to hold your wet clothes and shoes seperately.

Training on 28 May 09, Thursday

Dear Scouts

We'll have our last training for the semester before the start of the June holidays this Thursday.
Time is from 1.30pm till 4.30pm or earlier since the next day (Fri) we all have our Sports Day at Tampines Stadium.
PLease bring along your sold donation draw tickets for 1st round of collection. We'll commence training. Faridah will be around and need help in getting firewood done up.

To Sec 4 & 5 scouts>> Good luck and work hard for your O level mothertongue paper next week Monday!

For the sec 2 and above who need to make new nametags, please SMS me to order by Friday (29 May 09). I'm ordering soon.

Kayaking on 6&7 June, Sat&Sun

Please submit your kayaking registration forms and Edusave to Ms Alia as soon as possible as we need to submit the forms to the Changi PA Water Venture by this Fri.

Sec fours who are going, please give the form to Danny to collate and pass it to Ms Alia.

The above picture is something I found online of a group of people doing kayaking at Changi. A small tip, for those who want to reduce the sunburn on the arms, wear a light long sleeved shirt a large hat and lots of sunblock. I'll bring my sunblock for the two days.

I might join you all in the water. Remember, its a 1 star course which means you'd get a certificate and a canoeist scout badge.

The Little Boy Scout

Donation Draw time!

Want to get that squirrel badge?

Then start your engines and sell sell sell!!!

Strategy no.1 - Start with your teachers first and get them to buy at least a whole booklet, its only $10!! So cheap for a chance to win 20K cash!!

Strategy no.2 - Target your classmates.

Strategy no.3 - Your dad, your mum, your sis, your brother, your doting aunt, uncle, cousins etc. Charm them with your cutey eyes and mushy "pleeaase?".

Strategy no.4 - Target your block with people waiting for the lift. Haha.. Catch them unawares.

Remember, next week Thursday noon from 1.30-2.30pm outside Scout den for first collection of donation draw returns.

All the best for mid year doveys!
study hard and be the next Raymond!
=)

All the best to my dear dove scouts. May the scouting light in you burn forever... I'm sure all of you can do very well.

Good luck for the coming exams too. Must do well in both studies and in scouting!

Campfire nite 13 Mar 09

Enjoy the pics taken that wonderful moonlit night of songs, skit and dance...

18 Apr, Sat Meeting changed to 17 Apr, Fri

Dear Scouts

This Saturday's meeting (18 Apr) has been shifted earlier to Friday (17 Apr) since the SpeechDay rehearsal has been postponed to Monday noon. We have an exciting series of activities lined up, so be there.

Please remember to come for the Friday's meeting and you are reminded that it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to inform your Leaders (Mr Wong or Ms Alia) if you are unable to make it for any reason and follow-up with a parent's letter or MC or other relevant documents to excuse you from the meeting.

ScouterMaster

Proficiency Badges

Dear Scouts,

The below mentioned will be the names of the scouts who has managed to meet the requirements of their selected proficiency badges.

Craftmen:
1. Huda
2. Danny
3. Alfian
4. Hidayah

Swimmer:
1. Austin
2. Justin

Navigator:
1. Huda
2. Danny
3. Eugene
4. Nisa
5. Zhi Hui
6. Pei Yu
7. Austin
8. Justin
9. Martin

World Friendship:
1. Huda

Collector:
1. Martin

Venture Wai Man had completed some proficiency badges during her term as a scout and they are; Craftmen, Navigator and World Friendship

CONGRATULATIONS to all those mentioned!! You have worked hard & your efforts has paid off :)

To the rest of the scouts who has not gotten any proficiency badges, don't worry. Choose a proficiency badge and find out the requirements from the leaders as to what you will need to do for it.

Work hard towards it and your efforts will pay off!!

Thank You

YIS
Caring Cottontail

18 April 2009 Meeting Details

Dear Scouts,



The information for this coming Saturday's (18 April 09) meeting will be as follows:



Time: 0830hrs

Attire: Full uni, Unit/School Tee Shirt

Things to bring: Water Bottle & Marching Boots (If you have)



18 April 2009

Skill Focus: Footdrill



Yr 1 Scouts

Completion of Drill 1

1. Senang Diri

2. Rehatkan Diri

3. Sedia

4. Ke Kanan Pusing

5. Ke Kiri Pusing

6. Ke Blakang Pusing



Yr 2 Scouts

Be able to execute movement drills in a contingent



Yr 3/4/ 5 Scouts

Be able to command a contingent of scouts on both stationary and movements drills



All PLs/ APLs are to run the programme as stated above with the guidance of the SPLs and ventures. Routine activities like flag break and flag lowering should be done with much confidence by now.



By the end of the session on this Satuday, all scouts should be able to complete the requirements as stated above.



As the meeting will be a physically demanding one, please do have breakfast before coming for meeting.



Should you be uncertain of anything, do contact your APLs, PLs or SPLs for more details.



Thank You



YIS

ASL Faridah Hanim

Caring Cottontail

Speech Day Parade rehearsal - Thurs, 9 Apr - 2.35pm

Dear Scouts

According to our term 2 calendar, this Thursday is the Speech Day's parade rehearsal. All Scouts are to be present for this.

Reminder: Also do pass me the Kayaking forms and money on that day also.

Yours in Scouting
ScouterMaster Mr Kenny Wong

3rd April 2009 Meeting

Dear Scouts,

Meeting for this week will be this Friday, 3rd April 2009 at 1430hrs.

Attire: PT Kit & Full Uniform

Programme: Pioneering Session

Yr 1 Scouts Assignments
Complete orienteering assignment & submit on Friday (Highway & Country Code)
Read up & practise your basic knots & lashings

Yr 2 Scouts Assignments
Find out about the different types of towers that can be constructed

Yr 3/4/5 Scouts Assignments
Find out about the different tyeps of towers that can be constructed
Construct a teaching plan for the Yr 1 scouts
Be able to construct a tower of choice with your patrol
Research on the various types of anchorage

COmpletion of Proficiency Badges
COllector Badge - If you would like to complete the proficiency badge, please do bring your items for presentation

World Scout Badge
Yr 1 scouts who have not been invested, please do read up on the World Scout Badge handout and when you are ready, there will be a written test for you to complete.

JOB WEEK CARDS
All cards are to be submitted by 01 April, Wednesday. Its your responsibility to hand it up on time!

Scouts who do not comply with the above mentioned instructions will have to bear the consequences.

Thank You

YIS
Faridah Hanim
Caring Cottontail
ASL Dunman Dove

Update your info in the Scout website

Dear fellow Scouts

Please go to the Scout website at http://www.scout.org.sg/ under the ONLINE REGISTRATION on the right hand side.

Other than those (most of the new Scouts[sec 1s & some sec 2s]) who have updated their particulars and info into the system at the computer lab today (28 Mar 09), the rest of you all need to go in and update your info. Please SMS me once you have done it.
You can login using your ic number, but SMS me for your password as I have reset it.

If you have not submitted your JobWeek cards, please do so ASAP to me directly by Monday as I need to return all the cards to HQ on Mon or Tues.

Cheerio!

ScouterMaster Mr Wong

SATURDAY 28th March 2009

Attire- half uniform. to bring your full uniform

Time- 8.30 am

Return of Job Week Cards

It is COMPULSORY for all to return your job week cards by tomorrow, Friday 27th March 2009 to Mr Wong. You are to find him to submit it to him. Preferably after school. Please do check that your cards are to tally with the amount that you have.


PLs please inform your members
i would expect full attendance excluding those who are involve in NDP (:

hellos,
i happened to hear that a few of you have given up on being a participant in ndp on the first training.im not sure how true it is but..not everyone can be involve in a national event like ndp.yet you are being selected and be part of it, i really hope you can treasure the chance given.
it is tough in terms of training and its sessions i know, you have to cope with it and make sure your studies are still doing well.but still, when it comes to the actual thingy itself, seeing thousands and thousands of people looking at you guys on the parade or even on television, im sure you will feel proud of yourself and find that everything is worth it. it is not easy, but to give up easily is not what a scout should be doing.to add on,determination is one of dunman motto as well.
the scout law and promise should be evolving in our daily lives.
"I promise to do my best"
"A scout has courage in all difficulties"

You can't go through life quitting everything. If you're going to achieve anything, you've got to stick with something. ~From the television show
Family Matters

13/3/09
Campfire cum Sec2s and above investiture
ATTENDANCE FOR EVERYONE IS COMPLUSORY.
timing is estimated to be from 5pm - 10pm
bring along FULL-UNIFORM and everyone is to meet after school at 2.30pm outside scout den to cut firewood for campfire.

*sec 1s investiture will be postponed.

14/3/09
Jobweek
Venue would be EastSpring Sec or both starting and ending of the first day of JobWeek.Target for Jobweek is $100 per person.The top three earners will get the prestigious"Mr-Kenny-Wong&Miss-Alia" Awards (Gold/Silver/Bronze).
You want your Bumble Bee badge? Earn it! Meeting the minimum criteriaof $100 might stand you a chance, but the precise criteria, your Leader Jiang Li will tell you all on Sat.


20/3/09
Night Hike
Night Hike (Southern Ridge Singapore -Kent Ridge to Mt Faber)
Tentative timing will be 6pm meet at Bouna Vista MRT control .when everyone is there, we will proceed to take a bus to Kent Ridge(Behind NUS) and start walking. Ending point is Mt Faber and everyone will go home by 10pm to take the night train from Harbour Front to Outram then to Tampines MRT or whichever station near to your home.So, please ensure that your EZ link cards have sufficient $$$. Have an early dinner before coming.