PLC Survivor Camp 2009

Dear Silver Stallions,

Please report in Ngee Ann in front of the flagpole at the carpark
by 0800hrs in your full scout uniform with PT shoes.
Make sure you have your bag and ALL the neccesary equipments in it.
Equipment list have been sent to your emails respectively.
Logistics should also been pack and arranged into the plastic boxes
to make it easy for you to carry.

Your reporting attire and attitude
will determine the LOAD you will have to carry.
So i hope you get my message :)
Wish you all the best in preparation for the Survivor Camp.

By the way, some equipments such as Gas Stoves and Canisters are with the ventures,
We will bring it down on the 28th by 10am.

YIS,
Jingyang.

2010

Dear Scouts,

The year 2010 is about to come. There are several things that I, as the TL, has realised throughout this year. Obviously, there are good and bad things. Lets start with the bad things first. The troop is usually not punctual and it refers to even when the meeting just starts and people are already late and during the meeting itself time extensions are frequently requested.

However, there are also good things. The entire PLC can see that everyone of you guys have to potential to be a good PL or even the TL of your batch. So, it is up to you guys to work hard, especially for the current Sec2s as it is almost time for us to step down. Currently, time is running out for you guys to prove yourselves to us so work and hard and good luck!:)

And also, I would like to thank all my PLs for assisting me throughout this year and not forgetting the leaders for having patience with us as a PLC. Also thanks to the APLC that the meetings were able to be successfully completed and also thanks to those members who constantly came( esp OWL PATROL).

The new year is coming and soon none of you guys will be sec1 juniors anymore. Please set a good example for your juniors ( Even if you are sec3 or 2 next year) by showing them the standard. By the way, there will be an Annual General Meeting on the 9 Jan 2010. It will be our first meeting. Further details will be released to you guys closer to the date. All Sec4 and 3 scouts(2010) please stay back after school on 4Jan for PLC. Thanks and enjoy your holidays, well whats left of it.(:

YIS,
Nigel

Sentosa Trip

Dear Scouts,

For those interested, there will be a trip to Sentosa on Wednesday, 16Dec. This is not an official meeting so no consent forms will be given but parental consent is still needed. Attire will be anything but keep in mind that we will be at Sentosa. The meeting place will be at Pasir Ris MRT at 0900 and we will go to Sentosa together. On a final note, the Girl Guides will be going and they are the ones organising this event.:) Reminder to all to do their holiday homework also. Please inform Alexus at 93209984 if you are going. Thanks.

YIS,
Nigel

Gauntlet Final Details

Dear Sec 2 campers,

Here's the long-awaited packing list. It's nothing new compared to what you need to bring for your usual camps.

GAUNTLET 2009 Packing List

Personal Packing List

Full Scout Uniform	X1 set
Black Leather Shoes	X1 pair
T-shirts and shorts	Minimum x3 sets
Socks	X4
Toiletries	X1 set
Talcum Powder	X1 bottle, small
Torch (with functional batteries)	X1 set
Eating Utensils w/ mug	X1 set
Mess Tin	X1 set
Log Book	X1 book
Test Card	X1 book
Writing Materials (pens, pencils, OHP markers, protractor)	X1 set
Watch	X1
Poncho	X1 piece
Groundsheet	X1 piece
Sandals/slippers	X1 pair
Cap/hat (optional)	X1
Medicine for self (if any)*	Subject to leaders’ inspection
Rags	Min. x3 pieces
Plastic Bags or ziplock bags	∞
Swiss Army Knife	X1

Personal Water Bottle (1.5l)

X1

Thermometer

X1

Group Equipment

8-men tent (working condition)	X1 set
Mallet	X2
Pegs	Store Item
Spars (pylons)	Store Item
Gadget poles	Store Item
Lashings	Store Item
Twine	Min. x2 balls
Canvas Sheets	Min x2 pieces
Tables (for kitchen shed & admin)	Min. x4
Benches	Min. x4
Pails	Min. x2
Jerry Can (for water)	Min. x1
Toilet Roll	Min. x3
Matchbox	X1 box
Group First Aid Kit (to include at least as many triangular and roller bandages as patrol members)	X1 set

For money, do not bring more than $10 per camper. Come with your EZ-link cards in case we get to go out of Ngee Ann (e.g. beach runs at Pasir Ris Park, etc...)

And here are the Camp Rules, just in case:

Ngee Ann Wichita Scout Troop Camp Rules and Regulations (estd. since 1994)

1. The Scout Law is the Law of the Camp

2. All campers and staff are to be dressed appropriately at all times

3. Participants are not allowed into ‘Out-of-bound’ areas

4. Respect the Camp Staff at all times

5. Upon meeting any camp staff, greet immediately without prompting

6. No Vulgarities and Fighting is allowed in this camp

7. No Vandalism of School/camp and public facilities

8. Smoking is NOT ALLOWED in this camp

9. Participants are NOT ALLOWED to wear sandals and/or slippers during the daytime; they are only allowed during bathing time and sleeping time.

10. Participants are advised to seek for First Aid if they are injured.

11. Report any sickness or injury to the Medical Officer-in-charge ASAP

12. Participants are to march or jog in a brisk and orderly fashion, as a Patrol, from point to point AT ALL TIMES

13. Participants are to maintain camp cleanliness and hygiene at all times

14. Participants are to wear their scarves AT ALL TIMES during training

15. Be friendly to Nature

16. No lights and movement in camp after Lights Out

17. No lamps, naked flames or flammable devices inside tents

18. No camp raiding (a.k.a. sabotage)

19. Participants are to maintain a strong sense of discipline AT ALL TIMES

20. Honesty and Integrity is expected out of all Campers and Camp Staff

Note: Participants who fail to comply with the Camp Rules and Regulations will be strictly disciplined.

Last but not least, here are some advice for my dear Campers:

1. Participants are advised to help one another and foster a strong team spirit

2. Please strongly waterproof your bags and equipment

3. When in doubt, ask. Ignorance is dangerous.

4. Do not bring more than $10 to camp

5. Do not bring expensive or restricted items. You are responsible for your own belongings and valuables.

6. Handphones can only be used outside of training hours.

7. Restricted items include, but are not restricted to, poker cards, games, snacks, etc…

8. BE PREPARED

Good Luck! and Sempre Alerta (Be Prepared)

YIS

Staunch Owl

Gauntlet Camp Chief

Energy Conservation

Dear Scouts,
This is to remind you guys of the
energy conservation course part two tomorrow (2/12/09).
Please be at tampines mrt by 0800 hrs.
If you are making your way there yourself please be there by 0900 hrs.
Reminder to all pls bring your Home Audit, pencil, pen, eraser and calculator.

Attire will be up to you but long pants are advised.

Any questions please contact me at 96391944.

YIS,
Marcus

Gauntlet

Dear Sec2/3

Please check your email and then print it out by yourself and bring it to camp. Those without a consent form may be sent home. BTW, good luck for Gauntlet.

YIS,
Nigel

Monday

Dear Scouts,

This Monday, 30/11, all Sec2s please report in school at 8.15am as Venture Chandan needs help with the PLTC logistics which some of them belong to us. The PLC may not be going with you guys but we will meet you first in school and after that we have our own logistics to settle. And, only Sec 2s need to report and also please standardise your attire. I trust you guys can do it by yourself. Sorry, forgot to add, there will be no meeting on tuesday and wednesday due to the teachers being unable to make it. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

YIS,
Nigel

CCA Ceremony

Dear Scouts,

Only the Sec 2 and 3 need to attend the ceremony. Attire will be Full Uniform with unit scarf so please be punctual.

YIS,
Nigel

Chief Commissioner Award Ceremony

The ceremony will be held tomorrow at 4pm in the Old Parliament House. Any attire would be fine, any queries please ask your PLs. Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

Upcoming meeting

Dear Scouts,

For the meetings on the coming Tuesday and Wednesday, the PLC hopes that all can come as we will be helping you guys to push for your Scout Standard and Advanced. We will be doing activities like backwoodsman to pass the tests. And also, there will be a swimming test coming up soon and we are still liasing with Jeremy Sir. For those going overseas during this period, I sorry but there is nothing we can do. If you guys have any feedback, feel free to inform your PLs or even me. Finally, wishing all Muslims a Selamat Hari Raya Haji. :)

YIS,
Nigel

1/12 & 2/12 Meeting

There will be meeting on this two days. Pls fall in at 8am outside the auditorium in PE attire for both days.

YIS
Zhao Meng

Energy Conservation

The course wil be held on 25th Nov & 2nd Dec at the Singapore Power Building from 9am-11am. Please bring along wrinting materials and a notebook for for taking down notes. Please wear your Red Wichita Shirt and PE pants. The following people have signed up for it and are required to go:

1. Benedict Chew Ming Yi
2. Darrel Chia Bao Wei
3. Chua Wen Wei
4. Heng Jun Hao
5. Jan Chong
6. Jasper Ten Jun Xian
7. John Ortega
8. Lee Jung Woo
9. Muhammad Azamuddin
10. Phong Phon
11. Wu Yong Jie
12. Zachery Yip
13. Edward Lau Hao Jun
14. Hoong Lee
15. Nasir Bin Md Yusof
16. Tay Yuan Long
17. Darren Chia Hong Wei
18. Marcus Seet Ding Quan

We will be meeting at Somerset MRT at 8am, please sms me if you are not meeting me there. PLEASE INFORM YOUR PARENTS. Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

SLF

Dear Scouts,

Everyone is required to meet in school tomorrow, 19 Nov Tues, for the SLF preparation. And also, those who are going for the PLTC, please have a good rest and remember to pack all stuff required. Finally, the due date for Eagle PL is tomorrow so hope it is done.:) Thks.

YIS,
Nigel

***ATTENTION*** Camp Gauntlet Pre-Camp Info

Dear Sec 2s,

All of you are kindly invited to the GAUNTLET camp, which is spread over 7D6N. The purpose of this camp is to sift out potential leaders for next batch's Patrol Leaders Council.

The activities in this camp will be many and varied. A key theme of the camp is to BE PREPARED. Hence, please the necessary items you will need for a camp. Pack smart and as light as possible. There will be a chance for you guys to wash your clothes during the camp itself so plan wisely.

Reporting Details:

5th Dec Saturday

0800h

Please report at the metal flag pole

I will need 2 volunteers to open the camp

Camp will officially end on 11th Dec Friday by 5pm. How early we end depends on how fast we finish our programme.

Things to do:

1. ensure there are adequate equipment (personal and store) for your training over the week

2. as a pre-camp "homework", plan a 2D1N menu (breakfast, lunch, dinner and breakfast) that is healthy and nutritious which is suitable for hikers on the move. This is a GROUP assignment, so the whole Sec 2 batch need only send me ONE copy. Submit this by 27 Nov 0800h at my email address.

3. pack your equipment wisely! (akan datang)

4. consent form from Mr Teo (akan datang)

Further details (e.g.: packing list, will be made available to you guys over this blog.

If you can't make it for this camp please inform me or the leaders/teachers ASAP.

YIS
Staunch Owl

Camp Chief of Camp GAUNTLET

Campfire on 17/nov tuesday

Dear Scouts,
There will be a campfire on this coming tuesday. Those interested please contact me at 96391944. We will also be required to come up with a performance so people with ideas please share.

Details of the campfire:
Venue: Dunman Secondary School
Time: 6.30pm to 9.00 pm
Attire: Full U wit unit scarf
Please take your dinner before the campfire.
Those that does'nt know how to go there please meet opposite school at 6pm.

YIS,
Marcus Seet

New Zealand Trip

Dear Scouts,
Those that are involved in the New Zealand trip please take note of the changes to the packing list.
Jeans/Cargo Pants/Chino: Bring 2 or more
Track Pants: 2
Shirt: 7
Shorts/Bermudas/3/4: 2
Thermometer: 1
Lip Balm: 1
Poncho: 1

The changes are due to the low temperatures currently in New Zealand. BTW, Benedict, please remember to do what you have to do by the time we come back, aka 17 Nov. Thanks.

YIS,
Nigel

A Random Hello from Owl

Dear All,

Just a random Word Cloud about the state of the Troop Blog so far:

You can create your own word cloud @ www.wordle.net

As you can see, this blog has become quite a lively place. And people have been very polite: "Please" is actually a pretty big word. So, keep up the good work and stay tuned to this place!

YIS
Owl

20 November 2009

Please fall in with your Red Wichita Shirt and PE pants this Thursday outside the auditorium at 3. Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

The Gauntlet 5th to 11th Dec 2009

Dear Sec 2 Scouts,

Please keep the abovementioned date free.

Keep your eyes peeled to this place for more information!

YIS
Owl

4/09 CCA Hike

Dear Scouts,

The application rounds for the 4th Chief Commissioner's Hike (CCA) Hike are now open!

Interested applicants please approach either Gorilla or me for more details on the application process. See here for more details from the SSA HQ Website.

Application Deadline: BEFORE 14th Nov Saturday

Prelim Briefing: 17th Nov Tuesday

Hike (upon successful application): 22 - 23 Dec 2009

Prerequisites:

1st Class Scout Standard

Valid 1st Aid Cert (with at least 6 months before expiry on date of hike)

This is one of the few VERY RARE times that HQ has opened up a 4th Hike slot. Priority is given to the graduating batches islandwide, and only 25 slots are available across the whole of Singapore. So do apply fast!

YIS

Owl

PLTC Seminar

Dear PLTC participants,
The details are as followed below.

Date: 31 October 2009
Time: 0800 - 1730hrs
Venue: Changi Beach
Attire: Full Scout Uniform with NATIONAL scarf (Headgear Included)

Assembly Point: Connector bridge from Changi Beach to Changi Village (Somewhere near the Changi Jetty, bum boat))

Items to bring: Stationery, Water Bottle, Poncho

YIS,
Nigel

28 October 2009

Please fall in at 2.45pm outside the auditorium for this friday's meeting. Bring along your PE shirt and PE pants. You are also to bring swimming materials (swimming trunks, towel, toiletries, extra clothes etc). For those who do not have any swimming trunks, you will be wearing PE pants. *Please inform your parents as there isn't any consent form given* Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

27 October 2009

There will be meeting on this Wednesday. Please fall in outside the auditorium by 3pm in your Black Wichita shirt and PE pants. Also REMEMBER to bring along your Wichita Kit. Thanks

YIS,
Darren xD

Pioneering & Woodcraft Course

This is a course that goes out to ONLY THE SEC1S. This course consists of a 1-day workshop and a 4D3N hands-on camp. Successful candidates will be awarded the Pioneer Proficiency Badge. The date and venue are as follows:

Workshop: 12th December; Scout HQ
4D3N Camp: 15th to 18th December; Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School

Those that are interested please send the following to your respective PLs LATEST BY 25TH OCTOBER AT 2359:
1. Full Name (As in NRIC or Passport)
2. Email Address
3. Contact No.
4. Halal or Vegetarian

You guys are encouraged to join this course as this will help put your skills to the test.

YIS,
Darren xD

23/10/09 Meeting

Dear scouts, please fall in outside the auditorium in full uniform at 2.45pm. Bring your black Wichita shirt and do remember to bring your wichita kit. The flagpole should also be up before meeting starts.


YIS
Zhao Meng

21st October Meeting

For this Wednesday,please be in red Wichita shirt and be sure to have your Wichita Kit. Fall in outside the auditorium at 3pm. APLs please ensure that 3 proper Dome tents is taken out from the store before the meeting starts. Though it's been some time since the last meeting, everyone please be in full discipline and act fast and swift.



YIS
Zhao Meng

16 October 2009

Hey all! Now that the exams are over, meeting will resume as normal again. YAY!

Anyways, I just want to add something. Although the meetings were suspended due to the End-Of-Year Exams and some of you are 'rusty', I would still expect a certain level of discipline and also a full attendance for the upcoming meetings/courses/camps, you guys have to be more active in scouting. I will also want to see your completed Wichita Kit in the very next meeting. Just because we have not been checking it does not mean that we don't care. By now you all should have it, including the Sec1s.

Remember to keep your uniform neat and tidy, your berets seasoned with a proper backing. I do not want to see anyone of you not bringing your uniforms when you all are required to. If you have gone rusty will your scouting skills, go and practise them. Don't take your own sweet time during meetings and be punctual. Remember, SENSE OF URGENCY. Also, try to always be in the know and be more initiative.

Lastly, you guys can expect more fun and great events to come. As for what these exciting events are, you guys will know it when the time comes! (:

YIS,
Darren xD

Scouting: Do more than just Do Well in School

Dear Scouts,

Hope that this blog post finds you well. By that I mean mugging hard and on your way to scoring that string of As for your report book. But by no means should you become a depressed stressed-out boy and ignore everything else in life. So despite being hard at work, remember to find time to relax and destress.

On the other hand, I am not encouraging you to fail your exams. It's true that Baden-Powell was not known to be an exemplary student in Charterhouse: in fact, he developed his outdoors skills by sneaking out to the hills and forests out of school. However, he was always an avid learner from the "school of life" and benefitted a great deal from it. Scouting is a lot about moral character building (e.g.: responsibility, self-discipline, integrity, etc...), but it is also getting about the obstacles we face with some intelligence: initiative, quick adaptive thinking and strategizing your actions are key skills you learn in Scout activities like backwoodsman cooking as well.

To take a leaf from this story, studying hard is good, but studying smart is better!

Know that the leaders are all eager supporters for you guys to do well.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Staunch Owl

23 September 2009

Please note that there will be no CCA until the End-Of-Year exams are over. Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

Reminder

Pls be reminded to prepare all your ingredients and equipment needed for the test. You guys can make improvements on your cooking from the example the PLs shown you on wednesday meeting.

16/9 & 18/9 Meeting

For Wednesday meeting, please fall in outside the auditorium at 3 in your black wichita shirt and for Friday meeting wear full u and bring your red wichita shirt. Please wear PE shirt if you do not have either of the colors. Bring along your Wichita kit and make sure that the things needed for your backwoodsman is ready by the time meeting starts.

Last Week of CCAs! **UPDATED**

Dear Wichita Scouts,

Here's another Long Email from me again. Bear with me as I holler out some important information for this week, as well as post-exam programmes:

1. Top Secret Briefing for Sec 2s

All Sec 2 Scouts will have to attend this short briefing which I will be conducting. Even if you know you've not been attending meetings regularly, you are welcome to come as well (of course there's no option for not coming either). Yu Feng will be the Liaison i/c: if you can't make it please explain to him. Yu Feng will be reminding you guys as well.

The time and date are stated as per below:

Top Secret Briefing for Sec 2s
16th Sept 09 Wednesday
Time: Right after Wed Meeting (est. 1830 - 1915h)
Venue: TBC [means To Be Confirmed]
Bring your Wichita Kit and Writing Materials

2. Outdoor Cooking Test!

Three weeks of finding twigs, breathing in soot and wallowing in the sandy and sad corner of Ngee Ann has led you to this. As your dear PLC has kindly reminded everyone, this will be a Busy Friday. So do your preparations early.

You will need to arrange yourself into groups of 2s and/or 3s. Each group should not have more than 1 Sec 2. Groups are encouraged to stick to your patrols. Each group will have its own pit and need to cook a meal for 3 pax* consisting of 1 main dish (rice, potatoes, spaghetti, etc) and 3 side dishes. At least 1 of the 4 will have to be of Backwoodsman Standard i.e. using no utensils or aluminum foil. You can use mess tins or pots for the others.

NOTE: All groups are to submit their group members' names and their menus to Alexus before the Wednesday Meeting. If you don't have a team, please inform your PLC so that they can arrange you in a group.

Additional Notes:

• No prior marination to be done. All food to be prepared on Friday itself.
• You are allowed to bring sauces and condiments from home. You can mix them at home before coming over.
• HINT: smaller pieces cook faster. So I advise everyone to chop up what you have.
• If you're gonna cook a chicken, do cook the Whole Chicken. Innards (e.g. heart, liver, lungs, etc...) not necessary.
• Keep a receipt of your purchases. We MAY reimburse each group max. $10.
  

An example of a standard meal with all backwoodsman dishes will be:

Pumpkin Rice with Eggs and Veg
Roasted Mud Chicken with poached apple
Vegetarian Kebab
Fruit cocktail in Watermelon Bowl

Some other non-backwoodsman dishes u can consider:

spaghetti with tomato sauce
hot lemon tea cooked in a kettle
vegetable and chicken stew in an indian pot

There are many ideas of what to cook out there: a simple Google search led me to a few from other Scout groups:

http://screamingeagles.forumotion.net/knowledge-and-skills-f35/backwoodsman-cooking-t32.htm --- Detailed advice from Screaming Eagles in Jurong

http://tommytsx.blogspot.com/2008/11/29th-nov-backwoodsman-cooking-disaster.html --- a blogpost of how Malaysian Scouts tried out backwoodsman, look out for the process of cooking

http://74.125.153.132/search?q=cache:R6bv1qEs7qAJ:www.photojournalist-tgh.tv/photojournalism/backwoodsman-cooking-dragon-scout-group-camp-3rd-june-2007+backwoodsman+cooking&cd=11&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=sg --- an article about Gan Eng Seng Scouts

Do note that due to the nature of this Friday's meeting, it may stretch until 7.30pm (depends on how fast we clear up, eat up and clean up the place).

3. Post-exam activities!

We are trying to arrange more courses for everyone. We are looking into kayaking, sports climbing and possibly archery for the moment.

In addition, our GSLs are looking into a special treat for those who have achieved good attendance for this year's meetings!

Yours-in-Scouting,

Staunch Owl

Backwoodsman Test

Dear Scouts,
Please be reminded that you all have a backwoodsman test on friday. Gather your own materials and dig your own pit before the meeting starts or else you would not have enought time to complete your cooking and so fail the test.

YIS,
Nigel

Reminder: First Aid Course 2009

Dear Ngee Ann Wichita Scouts Troop,

A REMINDER to all of you. There will be a First Aid Course held during the September Holidays.Below will be the details.

FOR SEC 2s:
Date: 9th - 11th September (Wed-Fri)
Time: 9am - 6pm
Venue: Red Cross Training Centre(RCTC)- 15, Penang Lane, S(238486)
Attire: Round Neck T-shirt or Shirts & Pants or Jeans
Things to bring: A NRIC size photograph (2.5cm by 3.5cm) for Card-size First Aid Certificate and stationery for note taking.

Scouts involved:
Alexus
Ang Yu Feng
Edward Lau
Hoong Lee
Nasir
Sam Liang
Tay Yuan Long


FOR SEC 1s:
Date: 10th - 12th September (Thurs-Sat)
Time: 9am - 6pm
Venue: Ngee Ann Secondary School. (Using 3C1 Classroom)
Attire: PE T-Shirts and PE shorts
Things to bring: A NRIC size photograph (2.5cm by 3.5cm) for Card-size First Aid Certificate and stationery for note taking.

Scouts Involved:
Benedict Chew
Darrel Chia
Chua Wen Wei
Heng Jun Hao
Jan Chong
Jasper Ten
John Ortega
Lee Jung Woo
Muhammad Azamuddin
Sim Qi Xuan
Phong Phon
Zachary Yip


Please be reminded that 100% ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED to sit for the examination. Absenteeism or lateness without valid medical reason will not be accepted. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me. Do remember to pass down the information to your fellow scout mates.


YIS
Fareeq
Hearty Gorilla

Friday

Dear Scouts,
Please ensure that there is more than sufficient leaves and branches for tomorrow backwoodsman. Minimum it must fill up 3 garbage bags. If there is insufficient, the PLC will not hesitate to ruin the meeting by asking you all to gather the materials and you will have to go through a boring meeting. So please play your part. And, please fall in at 2.30pm with your materials in full uniform and bring your red shirt.

YIS,
Nigel

Exploration 2

The Sec 2s will be split into two groups. Group 1 consists of Nasir, Alexus and Yufeng while group 2 consists of Hoong Lee, Yuan Long, Sam And Edward.

YIS,
Lam

Exploration 2

Dear Sec2s, I will send you the hike report for your exploration 2 so please print 2 copies for the entire Sec2 level( not individual but total need 2)

YIS,
Nigel

Reminder

All of you please collect twigs and leaves as you will be using them for both wednesday and Friday meetings.The sec 2s will also have their exploration 2 this wednesday. More details will be given.

YIS,
Lam

31 August 2009

Please meet outside the auditorium at 3pm in red Wichita shirt and PE pants with your Wichita kit. Just a reminder, ALL scouts are to COLLECT LEAVES AND TWIGS for backwoodsman before the meeting starts. Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

30 August 2009

All scouts please fall in tomorrow at the auditorium after school to help pack the wood back into the woodshed. Thanks (:

YIS,
Daren xD

27 August 2009

Fall in tomorrow at 2.30pm in your full uniform outside the auditorium. Bring along your black Wichita shirt & PE pants and your Wichita kit. Those that are involved in the pioneering course please remember to BRING YOUR CONSENT FORM.

25 August 2009

For tomorrow's meeting, you guys will be required to wear your red wichita & PE pants and fall in at 3pm. All of you are also required to bring your wichita kit and to collect as much leaves and twigs as possible before the meeting starts for backwoodsman practical. Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

24 August 2009

All scouts are required to stay back tomorrow to continue with the pioneering project. Please be in your PE attire and fall in immediatly after your lunch. Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

Monday

Please stay back after school on monday to finish up the pioneering projects. After you have your lunch please continue with the project. The troop will be split into 3 groups to continue. It is compulsory to attend.

Bridge
Benedict Choong(IC)
John Ortega
Azam
Yong Jie
Yu Feng

Flagpole
Edward(IC)
Jun Hao
Benedict Chew
Jan

Tower
Nigel(IC)
Darren(IC)
Zhao Meng(IC)
Marcus Seet(IC)
Nasir
Sam
Hong Lee
Yuan Long
Alexus
Jung Woo
Wen Wei

The APLs know what to do. If you dont, please contact your PL before school starts. And, please listen to your ICs and follow their instructions. Thanks.

YIS,
Nigel

21 August 2009

For those who are attending tomorrow's Heritage Tour briefing, please meet up at T-Mart Mac at 9.30am. If you wish to go on your own, just remember to be at Greenview Secondary before 11am. Please bring your full scout uniform with your national scarf, your beret is not required. Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

21 August 2009

For those who are attending tomorrow's Heritage Tour briefing, please meet up at T-Mart Mac at 9.30am. If you wish to go on your own, just remember to be at Greenview Secondary before 11am. Please bring your full scout uniform with your national scarf, your beret is not required. Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

20 August 2009

There will be meeting tomorrow at 2.45pm in your full uniform, bring along your red Wichita shirt and PE pants, and Wichita kit. All Tiger, Owl and Rayfish patrol members are to fall in earlier at 1pm to tie finish the pioneering structure. Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

16 August 2009

All members of Tiger, Owl and Rayfish patrols are to stay back after school to take wood for the pioneering project tomorrow. Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

13 August 2009

All scouts from Eagle and Rayfish patrol are to meet Benedict (PL) at 12.30 outside the auditorium to dig holes for the backwoodsman programme. Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

Cheering Competition

There will be a cheering competition segment for the District Frisbee Challenge. There will be a gold trophy awarded to the team with the best cheer. It will comence on the same day of the Challenge at 1pm. All scouts are welcomed to cheer for our participants. Ventures are welcomed too! (:

YIS,
Darren xD

Frisbee Competition

Dear participants of the Frisbee competition,
this saturday's competition will be held at EAST SPRING SECONDARY SCHOOL.
Please be there by 7.30
Attire will be SCHOOL PE SHIRT AND PANTS
Things to bring will be: THERMOMETER, water bottle and comfortable footwear.

lets all go and do our best to make the unit proud :)

YIS,
Panther PL
Marcus Seet

Backwoodsman

Dear Scouts,
For this friday meeting, APLs please take charge of the 3-2-1 flagpole. The PLC wish to see it up by the time the meeting starts at 2.30pm and also please gather twigs, leaves, branches for the backwoodsman activity later on.

YIS,
Nigel

Scout Meeting

Dear Scouts,
There will be CCA this week so I hope everyone can be present. The attire for wednesday would be black wichita shirt and the attire for friday would be full uniform and bring PE shirt. Please gather at the tables outside the auditorium at 3pm on wednesday and 2.30pm on friday. For those who still have their donation draw tickets please bring them also. Also please bring along your wichita kit and $2 for the scout fund.

YIS,
Nigel

Post Mortem - Footdrill Course

First up, we, the ventures would like to thank everyone who came down today, despite it being so early, and also everyone who came for all the many trainings. We really appreciate it!

We hope you have learnt some important skills from us and it will be very useful in the future.

It is highly possible that all of you who came down today will get the Footdrill Proficiency and pass Drill 1 and Drill 2. However this is for the leaders to decide. =)

PS : Happy National Day!
PSS: Benedict, remember to send me the list of names by today. Their badges lies in your hands...

Yours in Scouting
Grinning Condor

6 Aug 2009

There will be meeting tmr at 1.30pm. You are to be in your PE attire and also bring your full-uniform, wichita kit and consent form for the FIC on Saturday. Thanks

YIS,
Darren xD

FIC test

Dear All,

You are to report at old Police Academy this Sat and 30 mins earlier reporting time to prevent any delay.

Date: 8 August 09

Time: 8.30am

Venue: Old Police Academy



Attire: Full Scout Uniform with headdress and National Scarf



Bring along your personal thermometer

YIS,
Nigel

4 Aug 2009

Please bring along your Wichita Kit and meet outside the auditorium at 3pm in your Black Wichita Shirt and PE pants.
Also, whoever did not hand in your donation tickets, please meet Nasir outside the auditorium earlier at 1.30pm.
Bring $2 for the Scouts Fund too.
*For those that are involved in the NDP Rehersal, please also bring along your full uniform.
Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

2 August 2009

Please fall in at the auditorium tomorrow after school at 3pm. Bring along your donation draw tickets and your money. Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

30 July 2009

Please meet outside the auditorium at 12.30pm for a short briefing about tomorrow's meeting. Pass this message around if you see this message. Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

29 July 2009

You guys are reminded to bring your donation draw tickets on this coming Friday's meeting. Thanks (:

YIS,
Darren xD

Frisbee Challenge

Stage 1 – Frisbee Clinic:
Date: 31st July 2009
Time: 1500 hours – 1800 hours
Venue: East Spring Secondary School
Stage 2 – Frisbee Challenge:
Date: 15th August 2009
Time: 0800 hours – 1600 hours
Venue: East Spring Secondary School

YIS,
Nigel

29/7 and 31/7

Dear Scouts,
There will be meeting on this Wednesday and Friday so please be present. The attire for Wednesday will be PE shirt and on friday full uniform and bring black wichita shirt.Thanks

YIS,
Nigel

Hi guys,
Please that note of the upcoming events for the month of Aug!!

YIS
marcusLay

A note for PLC

Dear PLC,

Please meet me in school tomorrow (Monday 27th July) at 5pm for a short while (max 6pm). I will keep the briefing ASAP. Please conduct ur PLC meeting to plan the week's meeting before 4.30. We will be talking about the following points:

1. Evaluation of Spiderweb Messaging System (Sms)
2. Plans Ahead for Pioneering
3. Plans for Orienteering Workshop/tests
4. Updates on possible Courses coming up
5. Testcards
6. AOB

As we have many points to cover, I hope you will come prepared with the plans for this Wed and Fri. I understand that there is the Frisbee clinic/challenge on Friday. Only those who have signed up will be going; the rest will continue on with the Fri Meeting.

To help you with the planning, here's a hint for everyone: in 3 weeks time, each patrol must be able to solve a problem that will require a pioneering project as a solution (e.g. need to cross a gap, therefore construct a bridge).

Enjoy what remains of your weekend!

YIS,
Owl

Taking nutrition and fitness to a higher level

Hi fellow Scouts,

After 8 months since I started out on a quest in search of ways to improve our health and well-being, I would like to share with you what I have gathered. This is a brief guide to improving your health and fitness level that consists of the latest information in 2 main areas of study: Nutrition and environmental health. You can use this as a guide for many different purposes; whether you are out to earn the althlete’s badge, improve your NAPFA scores, or do better for your upcoming exams. This is an extensive reading that consists of simple steps for improving your heart health, overall health and mental function.

Optimal nutrition

So far, what we have been learning in school and in our healthy lifestyle programmes about nutrition is essentially the Food Pyramid. After extensive data gathering, I find that the Food Pyramid is merely nutrition at the most basic level. The Food Pyramid is known by everyone. I am not here to discuss that. If you follow the Food Pyramid faithfully, you would become decently healthy. But we should not settle for good health if we can strive for optimal health. So these are the key aspects of nutrition that I would like to share for achieving optimal health, given in a concise manner.

Superfoods:

-Fatty fish: Fatty fish are an excellent source of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA -- both essential for brain growth and function. For brain and heart health, eat two servings of fish weekly. Choose light tuna due to concerns over mercury content.

-Berries: Studies show that diets rich in blueberries significantly improved both learning capacity. Blueberries and cranberries pack lots of powerful nutrients in them.

-Fruits and vegetables: Add a variety of different colours to your meals. Certain fruits like kiwis and red grapes are especially good.

-Nuts and seeds: Nuts and seeds are good sources of the antioxidant vitamin E, which is associated with improved cognitive function. Almonds are a good source of protein, fiber, vitamin E, and a variety of antioxidants. Choose varieties that are unseasoned and contain less/no sugar.

-Yoghurt: Yoghurt is a potent addition to your diet. It contains probiotics that clear up digestive problems and is shown to improve immune function. Try to choose varieties that have live cultures. Certain brands contain information about its CFU content (I don’t think I will elaborate on that). Try to choose those with more than 100,000,000 CFU units if available.

-White Tea: White tea is known for its numerous health benefits and is superior to green tea. However, one small problem here is that tea interferes with iron absorption. So do consume white tea between meals. For more information on preparation techniques, you can search online.

-Whole grains: Whole grains are better than processed grains because they are lower on the Glycemic Index.

-Olive oil: This is a key ingredient in the Mediterranean diet and is rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and plant compounds that fight heart disease and cancer.

Further notes: The prevailing consensus of numerous health studies seem to point to the notion that a plant-based diet is far better compared to a diet with meat. However, when you do eat meat, try to choose white meat over red. And eat your vegetables! Also, do get enough exercise and rest. As you get closer to your exams, you might be tempted to stay up late to cram additional content. But that is obviously not advisable. I hope that you will use this information to the fullest for your benefit. All the best and take care (=

YIS,
Nazri