Please be in full uniform attire and have the flagpole set up by 7.30am. Bring along your red wichita shirt PT kit and your wichita kit. The meeting will last until 1pm and the breakfast period is still on, meaning you guys can still bring your breakfast.
The sec 2s and 3s will have to untie the flagpole by this wednesday and a new flapole will be built by the PLC.
Those who haven't pay the scout fund pls pass it to Marcus this Saturday. Remember the fund is at $2 and will be used for the welfare of the troop, including rewards. Thus the more we have the better the welfare.
Regarding the night cycling trip, it has been postponed to 20th February and more details will be given out this Saturday.
YIS
Zhao Meng
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Scout Meeting 23 Jan 2010 Saturday
Dear Scouts
Please note that this week, Scout meetings will carry on as per usual including Sec 3 Overseas campers who wish to pass their Scout Standard.
Scout meeting 03/2010
Venue: Ngee Ann Sec
Time: 0745 - 1300 (horseshoe ready by 0745)
Duty Patrol: Owl
Duty patrols are in-charge for logistics support of that particular meeting. they will also conduct the flagbreak and lowering.
Items to bring: Full Uniform, PT kit with running shoes, Wichita Kit, water bottle
This Sat meeting is special as it is a Scout Standard Test Saturday. All the tests for Scout Standard will be tested during the meeting. Don't forget your logbook (and purple pen!)
YIS
Owl
Owl
Friday, January 15, 2010
Reminder about Scout Meetings
Dear All,
This is a reminder that All Scouts are responsible for checking this blog for updates as often as possible.
In addition, all Scout meetings, weekdays or weekends, are COMPULSORY. This is because your attendance is reflected into the school's admin system. i.e. CCA attendance is as important as class attendance. If you fail to turn up for a meeting without a doctor's MC, your record will be reflected as a wilful case of truant by MOE's system.
This is something very much beyond the teachers' ability to control, and the consequences are severe: not only will you be blacklisted on a national system, you will very possibly lose out a lot of CCA points, which can help you shave off 2 marks on your GCE 'O' Level exams if you get an A grade. So, help us to help you by simply coming down for meetings!
On our part, your PLs, APLs and Leaders have been reminding one and all to attend the meetings. Should there be any problems at home or your life that prevents you from coming down for meetings, please do not hesitate to approach your PLs or Leaders. The Wichita family will always be here for you!
YIS
Owl
This is a reminder that All Scouts are responsible for checking this blog for updates as often as possible.
In addition, all Scout meetings, weekdays or weekends, are COMPULSORY. This is because your attendance is reflected into the school's admin system. i.e. CCA attendance is as important as class attendance. If you fail to turn up for a meeting without a doctor's MC, your record will be reflected as a wilful case of truant by MOE's system.
This is something very much beyond the teachers' ability to control, and the consequences are severe: not only will you be blacklisted on a national system, you will very possibly lose out a lot of CCA points, which can help you shave off 2 marks on your GCE 'O' Level exams if you get an A grade. So, help us to help you by simply coming down for meetings!
On our part, your PLs, APLs and Leaders have been reminding one and all to attend the meetings. Should there be any problems at home or your life that prevents you from coming down for meetings, please do not hesitate to approach your PLs or Leaders. The Wichita family will always be here for you!
YIS
Owl
The Owl Speaks (January 2010)
Dear All,
As promised, this year will be another full and fulfilling programme for all Scouts. I have 2 announcements to make:
I. Upcoming courses
II. Scout Standard tests (meeting on 24th Jan Sat - Compulsory for all! except Sec 3 overseas campers)
I. Upcoming courses
There will be several upcoming exciting courses for you to join for interest (& to make your sleeves wonderfully bulletproof). Here is the list of them:
A: INTRA-UNIT
These courses are conducted within Ngee Ann Wichita. Participants are expected to wear the Unit Scarf.
Interested applicants please contact the Troop Scribe aka Zhao Meng who will submit the list to Hearty Gorilla and me.
1. Unit Civics Proficiency Badge
Course Date: 30th Jan 2009 Saturday
Time: After Scout meeting, TBC
Venue: Ngee Ann Secondary School
Course Fee: FREE
Only Scouts with at least a Scout Standard and in the Upper Secondary Stream (i.e. have taken at least 2 years of Secondary school History and/or Social Studies) may apply. Participants will attend a day workshop and be expected to complete a written project to attain the badge.
B. INTER-UNIT
These courses are conducted on the National level. Participants are required to wear National scarves. Venues and Dates are to be confirmed: Interested participants are to sign up for the course and the Leaders will arrange for a slot. Be Prepared to go for the course at Any of the slots. As this is a National level course with Many interested participants, the faster we can compile our namelist, the better our chances in getting a favourable slot.
Interested applicants please inform your Patrol Leader ASAP. PLs please compile the lists and submit the namelist to both Hearty Gorilla and Mr. Joseph Teo.
2. Civil Defence Badge Course for 2010
As promised, this year will be another full and fulfilling programme for all Scouts. I have 2 announcements to make:
I. Upcoming courses
II. Scout Standard tests (meeting on 24th Jan Sat - Compulsory for all! except Sec 3 overseas campers)
I. Upcoming courses
There will be several upcoming exciting courses for you to join for interest (& to make your sleeves wonderfully bulletproof). Here is the list of them:
A: INTRA-UNIT
These courses are conducted within Ngee Ann Wichita. Participants are expected to wear the Unit Scarf.
Interested applicants please contact the Troop Scribe aka Zhao Meng who will submit the list to Hearty Gorilla and me.
1. Unit Civics Proficiency Badge
Course Date: 30th Jan 2009 Saturday
Time: After Scout meeting, TBC
Venue: Ngee Ann Secondary School
Course Fee: FREE
Only Scouts with at least a Scout Standard and in the Upper Secondary Stream (i.e. have taken at least 2 years of Secondary school History and/or Social Studies) may apply. Participants will attend a day workshop and be expected to complete a written project to attain the badge.
B. INTER-UNIT
These courses are conducted on the National level. Participants are required to wear National scarves. Venues and Dates are to be confirmed: Interested participants are to sign up for the course and the Leaders will arrange for a slot. Be Prepared to go for the course at Any of the slots. As this is a National level course with Many interested participants, the faster we can compile our namelist, the better our chances in getting a favourable slot.
Interested applicants please inform your Patrol Leader ASAP. PLs please compile the lists and submit the namelist to both Hearty Gorilla and Mr. Joseph Teo.
2. Civil Defence Badge Course for 2010
- Open to Scouts (aged 13-14 years) or Sec. 1 & 2.
- Course Fee: $3.00 per participant/Scout
- 4 Intakes / Dates: 20 March, 03 June, 07 September and 30 November.
3. SANA Badge Course for 2010
- Open to Scouts (aged 13-15 years) or Sec. 1 to 3.
- Course Fee: $10.00 per participant/Scout
- 7th Intakes / Dates: 18 March, 17 June, 18 June, 09 September, 15 November, 16 November and 18 November.
II. Scout Standard Tests
All sec 2s will be having the rest of the Scout Standard tests they have yet to complete. On the (hopefully) bright and sunny Saturday morning of 24th Jan, your dear Troop Leader has planned for you a series of tests to give you the Scout Standard by that day! (if you complete all requirements that is)
The list of tests will be:
1. Scout Standard Knots (all standard knots)
2. Tent pitching (4-6persons pitching/striking a tent in 10 minutes each + Know how to pitch properly)
3. Highwayman Code (written test; MCQ format, no. of questions and passing grade TBC)
4. Drill test (static drill)
5. Simple Cooking test (maggi mee, eggs, sausage and kailan using gas stove)
6. National Flag Anthem and Pledge
a) Know the meaning of the symbols and colours on the national flag
- full definition of colours, 5 stars and crescent moon
- dimensions and ratio of flag
b) National Anthem
- translate anthem into English
- Explain the coat of arms (tiger, lion, shield, red, white, banner)
- know the history of the Anthem (composer, when it was composed)
c) Pledge
- Recite the pledge in your Mother Tongue
- know the history of the Pledge (Writer, when it was written)
Good luck!
YIS
Owl
Monday, January 11, 2010
Wednesday 13 January & Friday 15 January
There will be meeting this Wednesday so please fall in outside the auditorium at 3pm. Please be in your Red Wichita shirt and PE shorts with your Wichita Kit. All Tigers & Rayfishes please collect sufficient backwoodsman materials for each of the two individual patrols.
As For Friday, bring your Black Wichita shirt and PE pants with your Wichita Kit and fall in outside the auditorium in your Full Uniform, not forgetting to submit your $2 for the Scouts Fund if have not done so. Thanks (:
YIS,
Darren xD
As For Friday, bring your Black Wichita shirt and PE pants with your Wichita Kit and fall in outside the auditorium in your Full Uniform, not forgetting to submit your $2 for the Scouts Fund if have not done so. Thanks (:
YIS,
Darren xD
Sunday, January 10, 2010
10 January 2009
Please bring along $2 during the next meeting to pay for the Scouts Fund. Those who have already paid do not have to pay again. ( Unless you want to, we won't mind! xD)
YIS,
Darren xD
YIS,
Darren xD
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
**NAWST AGM 2010**
Dear Wichita Scouts,
Notice is hereby given for the 1st Scout meeting of the year, which will also include our Annual General Meeting for 2010. Traditionally, we will kickstart each year's Wichita Scout meetings on a Saturday with a renewal of the Scout Promise, reviewing everyone's performance in the past year, announcements and some good clean fun. This year will be no different!
Ngee Ann Wichita Scout Troop 1st Meeting of the Year
Reporting Venue: School Field
Duration: 0745 - 1300
Date: 9th January 2010 Saturday
Do note there are no consent forms issued as this is a regular meeting.
There is no Duty Patrol for the 3-2-1 Flagpole, this will be done by the Sec 3s. IC will be Edward Lau.
Masters of Ceremony will be the TL and PL Panther. Please come with all badges sewn. If you still lack badges or nametags please approach the Teachers.
As this is the First meeting of the year with plenty of announcements, attendance is compulsory. Please come with all your necessary Scouty gear (Wichita Kit, change of PT attire)
YIS
Staunch Owl
Asst Scout Leader
Ngee Ann Wichita Scout Troop
Notice is hereby given for the 1st Scout meeting of the year, which will also include our Annual General Meeting for 2010. Traditionally, we will kickstart each year's Wichita Scout meetings on a Saturday with a renewal of the Scout Promise, reviewing everyone's performance in the past year, announcements and some good clean fun. This year will be no different!
Ngee Ann Wichita Scout Troop 1st Meeting of the Year
Reporting Venue: School Field
Duration: 0745 - 1300
Date: 9th January 2010 Saturday
Do note there are no consent forms issued as this is a regular meeting.
There is no Duty Patrol for the 3-2-1 Flagpole, this will be done by the Sec 3s. IC will be Edward Lau.
Masters of Ceremony will be the TL and PL Panther. Please come with all badges sewn. If you still lack badges or nametags please approach the Teachers.
As this is the First meeting of the year with plenty of announcements, attendance is compulsory. Please come with all your necessary Scouty gear (Wichita Kit, change of PT attire)
YIS
Staunch Owl
Asst Scout Leader
Ngee Ann Wichita Scout Troop