Health Trooper Badge 2010

Dear Scouts

The old Healthy Lifestyle Badge Scheme has been replaced by the new Health Trooper Badge Scheme. The details are as follows:

1. Dynamite Health Trooper Badge Course
Dates: 12 Jul/ 13 Jul/ 14 Jul/ 15 Jul/ 16 Jul/ 19 Jul/ 22 Jul/ 23 Jul
Time: 2-3.30pm or 3.30-5pm
- Open to Scouts (aged 13-14 years) or Sec. 1 to 2.
- Course Fee: $3.00 per participant/Scout
- Closing Date: (Sat) 12 June 2010

2. Warrior Health Trooper Badge Course
Dates: 16 Aug/ 17 Aug/ 18 Aug/ 19 Aug/ 20 Aug/ 23 Aug/ 24 Aug/ 25 Aug/ 26 Aug/ 27 Aug
Time: 2-3.30pm or 3.30-5pm
- Open to Scouts (aged 14-15 years) or Sec. 2 to 3.
- Pre-requisite: Dynamite Health Trooper Badge
- Course Fee: $3.00 per participant/Scout
- Closing Date: (Sat) 17 July 2010

PLs, i need the names asap. The slots will be filled up very fast. Decide together on a date and we will go as a unit for the course. So please, give me the names by tonight. I will be attending the briefing next sat for a while then I will come back to conduct the Pioneer and Quartermaster Courses.


YIS

SL Jiang Li

Volunteers for Chingay 2010

Dear Scouts

I would like some volunteers for the below mentioned events:

I) Chingay Fun Pack
Date: Either 11 or 12 February 2010 (Thu or Fri)*
Time: 1.30pm - 6.30pm
Venue: Singapore Pools (Private) Limited, 1 Selegie Road, #01-01 PoMo, Singapore 188306
Role: Packing of 3,000 Chingay Fun Packs
No. of pax: 25-30 volunteers
Remarks: Refreshment/ food will be provided

* Please advise on your preferred date for packing.

II) Placement of Chingay Fun Pack at Gallery Seat (F1 Pit Building )
Date: 20 February 2010 (Sat)
Time: 1pm - 4pm (exact timing to be reconfirmed, it will take about 30mins)
Venue: F1 Pit Building
Role: Place prepacked Fun Pack at designated gallery seats
No. of Pax: 10 volunteers, preferably from the same group of volunteers who are helping with the actual parade

*You guys can use this as part of your service for your standards. It will also help us in our Frank Cooper Sands Award. PLs, I would like to have the names by Sat. If it does clash with our Pioneering & Quartermaster course, then I will excuse that Sat for you guys to attend this service.


YIS

SL Jiang Li

Scout Meeting 30th Jan

Dear Scouts

Please do note that the workplan has kicked in and I will stick closely to the workplan. So this Sat, it's about getting together for some fun (though I will be away at HQ) and hoping the new Sec 1s will enjoy what you guys are enjoying.

3 additional points to note:
1. Energy Conservation Stage 1 Part 2: 3pm at SP Building this Fri. (Martin I/C and please don't get lost again)

2. Remember to do your Service in your Advanced Scout Standard and First Class Scout Standard. I will sign for you guys after verifying the following Sat.

3. I think many of you still owe me the things to be done (written on whiteboard). I do hope to see them next Sat. PLs please ensure this.


YIS

SL Jiang Li

Meetings this and next Sat

Please take note of the up-coming training schedules:

- 23 Jan 2010, Sat (830-1230)
- tr ic: Ms Han
- Obj: Bring down the structure from the field & Pioneering & Quarter-master training

- 30 Jan 2010, Sat (830-1230)
- tr ic: Ms Alia
- Obj: Pioneering & Quarter-master training. (plus welcoming of new Sec ones if the Sec 1 CCA assignment list is out by then)

Sorry everyone. I will be down for reservist duty from 25Jan-2Feb.
See you all after next week!

Flag raising duty - Next week (25-29Jan) is our duty

Dear Scouts

Below is the duty list for the school's morning assembly flag raising.
Please remind each other. Thank you.

Term 1 UG on Duty
Week 4 (25/1/10 to 29/1/10) Scouts
AUSTIN
JUSTIN
NISA
ZI HUI

Week 9 (01/3/10 to 05/3/10) Scouts
AUSTIN
JUSTIN
NISA
ZI HUI

Term 2 UG on Duty
Week 4 (12/4/10 to 16/4/10) Scouts
KASHVIN
TING FANG
HIDAYAH
PEI YU

Week 9 (17/5/10 to 21/5/10) Scouts
KASHVIN
TING FANG
HIDAYAH
PEI YU

Term 3 UG on Duty
Week 4 (19/7/10 to 23/7/10) Scouts
HAZIMAH
AI XUAN
ALFIAN
HUDA

Week 9 (23/8/10 to 27/8/10) Scouts
HAZIMAH
AI XUAN
ALFIAN
HUDA

Term 4 UG on Duty
Week 4 (04/10/10 to 08/10/10) Scouts
HAZIMAH
AI XUAN
ALFIAN
HUDA

Energy Conservation Course Stage 1

Dear Scouts

The Energy Conservation Course Stage 1 details are as follows:

Date: This Friday, 22nd Jan and next Friday, 29th Jan
Location: SP Building above Somerset MRT Station
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Attire: School Uniform

Participants:
1. Bing Hui
2. Jonathan
3. Hazimah
4. Gerald
5. Desmond
6. Luis
7. Martin
8. Ai Xuan

Please make your own way there. Martin, you are in-charge.

YIS

SL Jiang Li

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[resizing of video edited by Mr Wong]

CCA Orientation

[Above 3 photos added in by Mr Wong.. Thanks for all the hard work Scouts..]

Dear Scouts

Good job on the bridge!!! Here's a photo for you guys to enjoy... Please do take a group photo with all of u in FULL-U on Monday with both the Promise and Law unfurled. My target: 7 boys and 3 girls.

YIS

SL Jiang Li

CIvil Defence & SANA Course

Dear Scouts

The Civil Defence & SANA Courses are here!!! The details are as follow:

Civil Defence C0urse
1. Dates: 20 Mar/ 3 Jun/ 7 Sep/ 30 Nov (1-day course)
2. Time: 0900 - 1630
3. Cost: $3
4. Location: SCDF HQ 3rd CD Division [Yishun Fire Station, 533 Yishun Industrial Park A, #01-01, S(768774)]
5. Eligibility: Sec 1 & 2 only

SANA Course
1. Dates: 18 Mar/ 17 Jun/ 18 Jun/ 9 Sep/ 15 Nov/ 16 Nov/ 18 Nov (1-day course)
Time: 0900 - 1730
Cost: $10
4. Location: SANA HQ [Sengkang Community Hub, 2 Sengkang Square, #05-01, S(545025)]
5. Eligibility: Sec 1 to 3 only

We have to decide on the dates and sort out the admin asap.

YIS

SL Jiang Li

KL Retreat

Dear Scouts

This is for those who attended the KL exhcnage program to take note. There will be a retreat and the details are as below.

Date: 6 Feburary 2010, Saturday
Venue: East Spring Secondary School
Time: 1900 hrs

We will be having get together session cum BBQ session for all participants!

Please take note that on that day, you will be receiving a Singapore Contingent Polo Tee Shirt. Hence it is important that you attend this activity.

YIS

SL Jiang Li

A New Beginning

Dear Scouts

First and foremost, welcome to year 2010 and it is a new beginning for our Scouts!!! I would like to congratulate the new appointments of Patrol Leaders (PLs) and Assistant Patrol Leaders (APLs). Together with the Senior Patrol Leaders (SPLs) and Troop Leader (TL), they will form the Patrol Leaders' Council. I will present the seniors with their appointments the following Saturday. It was also a pleasant surprise to see the Ventures today. I do wish they carry out what they want to achieve.

With many activities packed into the calendar, I would like to see active and enthusiastic participation. Hopefully, by next week, all the necessary notes for the various courses and the workplan (some new changes again) will be ready. Also, as a reminder, please do some household chores as part of your Service requirement every week (I will try to settle the Cub Scout Unit Partnership). We will update this every Saturday when you come for your meetings. Last but not least, let's work together for a fantastic year ahead!!!

YIS

SL Jiang Li

Photos PL and APL presentation ceremony on 9 Jan 10

Job Week Launch

Dear Scouts

There is a Job Week Launch which chosen Scouts will attend and get to meet up with our Chief Scout, H.E. Mr S R Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore at the Istana on 9th Mar 2010. Only 2 Scouts will be chosen islandwide for this launch. Please bear in mind that the chosen Scouts should be well groomed, have an outgoing character and are well behaved. This application will close on 11th January 2010, Monday and will be on first-come-first-serve basis. Interested Scouts please drop me a message and kindly identify yourself at 9176 2998.

YIS

SL Jiang Li

Scout Meetings this week 1 & 2

Dear Scouts

Please note the following dates & time for our training sessions:

- 6 Jan, Wed (2.00-4.30pm)- Sch uniform - Prep for CCA exhibition (Mr Wong ic)
- 8 Jan, Fri [Meeting Cancelled]
- 9 Jan, Sat (8.30-12.30pm)- Scout uniform - Pioneering & QM course & tidy up Scout den (Mr Wong ic)
- 16 Jan, Sat (8.30-12.30pm)- Scout uniform - Prep for CCA exhibition (Ms Alia ic)
- 18 Jan, Mon (2.00-6.00pm)- Scout uniform - CCA exhibition

Proficiency Badges

Dear Scouts

I believed there are still some things not done from last year. Let's finish this fast so that we can start new things for the new year!!! Deadline is this Sat!!!

For Sec 2s, please do give me your research on:
1. National Flag, Pledge & Anthem
2. Exploration (1)
3. MGR template using transparency

For Sec 3s, please do give me your research on:
1. Outdoor Precautions
2. MGR template using transparency
3. Conservator, Guide
4. Explorer, Map maker, Navigator, Naturalist

For Sec 4s, please do give me your research on:
1. Outdoor Precautions
2. MGR template using transparency
3. Exploration (3)
4. Conservator, Guide
5. Explorer, Map maker, Navigator, Naturalist

YIS

SL Jiang Li

PLC meeting on 4 Jan 2010, Mon - 2 plus pm

Dear PLC Scouts
I need to meet up with you all on Monday, 4 Jan when sch reopens.
Time to meet is 2pm or whichever when the noon assembly ends.
Meet at Scout den to discuss plans for the CCA exhibition on the following week Monday (11 Jan 2010). Yes, its on the week 2 Mon so there isn't much time left.
One side note to think about: Pls do not be overly ambitious as whatever we are putting up has to be taken down easily and quickly. Reason being the Sec 3 level will be going for the Sec 3 camp at Kota Tinggi, M'sia from 14-16 Jan and so you'd be lacking in manpower to bring down the structure if its too ambitious.
Also I am certain that PE dept will need us to bring down the structure at the end of the CCA exhibition day since they would need to use the field for PE lessons too.
One more thing you'd need to consider as we may not have enough usable Spars that are in good condition. I won't be getting new Spars until a later time probably after Jan.

We'll discuss all these details on Mon, 4 Jan at 2pm ok?

CCA Orientation

Dear Scouts

The Patrol Leaders' Council can start planning for the CCA orientation with the construction of a model for the pioneering project. Those who went to KL had seen how delicate and dedicated their scouts with regard to the amount of effort and time they spent to build the model. Only when the model is done will we start building the real structure. Maybe we can replicate the model that we received as the gift to the area as the project. Otherwise I hope to see good models being built. It will be tiring to take down and rebuild when it is not up to standard so I urge you guys to plan together and come up with a really good model. For the date of the CCA orientation, I understand that it is on 11th of January. If you guys need my advice/ help, just call me.

YIS

Jiang Li

Dear Venture Scouts

I do hope you take the opportunity to finish your Venture Scout Standard asap. It is of a concern as you guys have not progressed much over the past year. Most of the things can be done pretty quickly. I am not sure if you do have a Venture file to keep your records. Please feel free to contact me or Faridah regarding the Venture Scout Standard.

YIS

Jiang Li

Day 5 - Last day! Woot!

The past 5 days during the 'journey' that all of has gone through has given us special meaning and I am very sure that the Scouts have all grown a little bit more mature (I hope) and a little bit more happy about Scouting.
The Leaders have definitely learnt much during this 'journey' from one another and new friendships have been forged too.
Many many thanks to Justin, Joanne and the rest of the Ventures who have made this possible and at such a success. I am amazed by them. Well Done!

Also many thanks to the Malaysia Bangsar Scouts and Zonice Scouts who had made it a very enriching and wonderful experience for all of us. We definitely felt very welcomed.

A special thanks to Bangsar Rover Chai. On day3, we had a Scout who was ill and needed to see a doctor. He help to drive us (Ms Alia, I and the boy who was ill) to a clinic in Pudu, KL. Thank you again Rover Chai!
http://www.zonicerovers.com/zonicerovers/
http://bangsarscouts.blogspot.com/
http://bangsarroverb.blogspot.com/

I hope that all that were learnt in this trip, the Scouts will bring them back and apply it in their daily lives and benefit to all those around them.

Day 4

The Scouts went to this big park that the kids