Scout Shop is closed from 3 to 6 Jan 07

Dear all,

HQ Scout Shop has announced that it would be closed from 3 to 6 Jan 07 for stock-taking. Operations would resume on 9 Jan 07.

Opening hours of the Scout Shop:
Tue-Fri: 1000-1900hrs
Sat: 0900-1800hrs
Sun-Mon & public holidays: closed

Group Scout Leader

The Ultimate Camp eXperience Photos (Part 2)

The Ultimate Camp eXperience Photos (Part 1)

Merry Christmas

Dear all,

wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

don't forget to complete your holiday homeworks.... see you next Thurs & Fri for VS Open House.

Group Scout Leader

Meetings announcement

Dear all,

there will be no scout meetings on the
23 Dec 2006 and 30 Dec 2006. The Group Gathering scheduled on the 30 Dec has been cancelled.

However, all are expected to turn up for the "OPEN HOUSE" preparation on the 28 Dec and 29 Dec. We will advise the reporting time for these 2 dates after Christmas.

Group Scout Leader

Scout Meeting 16 Dec 2006

Dear all,

be reminded that the Camp Store Maintenance meeting will be held on 16 Dec 2006.
Time - 9am to 1pm (if we finish earlier, we will go home earlier!! 1pm should be the latest.)
Attire - VS PE Shirt & Shorts

the 16 Dec 2006 was originally scheduled to be a non meeting day. But in view of the rain on the last day of camp we need to come back for camp store maintenance.

The focus for this Maintenance Day is
1. Tents - dry them, repair if necessary, oil the pegs, remove rust from tent poles.
2. Ropes - dry all ropes used, repair and whip loose ends
3. Pack pioneering poles back to pole racks.
4. Pack QM Store in 4th Floor

We hope to see all of you coming in to help! Only those who have made prior arrangements like overseas trip or "make up tuition lessons" will be excused.

Group Scout Leader

Scout Meeting Outline for 9 Dec 2006

Dear all,

Pls note the following meeting outline :

Attire - VS PE Shirts and Shorts

0845hrs - Fall in /Sign in attendance (Derrick Fun)
0900hrs - Tests Taking (Respective Std/Adv/FC Testmasters)
(This Test slot is "open" for all those who need to do any re tests. Prepare yourself. You can choose to re take any test you have failed before! This includes those who failed the PLTC Theory Paper.)

0945hrs - Group Camp Briefing (Adriel Ong)
(Bring along the Camp Personal Equipment List)

1015hrs - Camp Logistics Preparation (1)
(i/c Adriel & Jianxu with respective Patrols)

1145hrs - Lunch Break

1210hrs - Camp Logistics Preparation 2
(i/c Adriel & Jianxu with respective Patrols)

1330hrs - Dismissal for sec 1 & 2s

1400hrs - Camp Logistics Preparation 3 (Sec 3s Only)
1500hrs - Final Camp Meeting
1600hrs - Dismissal for sec 3s

Reminders :
1. Sec 1s are to return the Uniform Subsidy Voucher.
2. There are still boys who have not submit consent form and camp fee, your last chance to do so by 9am this Sat.
3. Those who have yet to submit their copies of SA1/SA2 results, pls heed the last call before facing the GSL for Disciplinary Actions.

Group Scout Leader

The Ultimate Camp eXperience!

Dear all,
be reminded that our Group Camp will be held from the 11 Dec to 14 Dec 2006. Click on the above image for a preview of the Camp Programme.

A Camp Briefing will be conducted this Sat. Do attend this Sat Scout meeting for the briefing as well as Camp Preparation.

Click here for the Personal Equipment List for the Camp

Group Scout Leader

Standard, Advanced & First Class Progress Charts

Dear all,
pls refer to the attached for the Standard, Advanced Standard and First Class Progress Charts.
Be reminded that the deadline for passing your respective tests is 30 Dec 2006.
Work on your remaining tests during this coming group camp!

Group Scout Leader

Scout Meeting Outline for 2 Dec 2006

Dear all,

the meeting outline is attached for your reference.

Reminders :

1. SA1 / SA2 Results Photocopy
those who have not submitted their SA1/SA2 photocopy of their results slips are to do so by this Sat to Derrick Fun. This will be the last reminder. Those who fail to do so by this Sat will be separately dealt with by the GSL.

2. Progress Tests
sec 1 and 2 Scouts - take note and prepare for your respective progress tests this Sat. If you have missed or failed any earlier tests, you can ask the Testmasters to allow you to redo them after Scout meeting.

sec 3 - those who have not complete the FC Knots 1 are to prepare for the Test under GJ this Sat.

3. Group Camp Consent Form and Camp Fee
Submit the consent form & Camp Fee ($20) to Derrick Fun this Sat.
We need to confirm the number of camp participants for food, logistics and activities arrangement. If you do not submit the consent form & Camp Fee by this Sat, we will assume that you are not turning up for the Camp. You will pay a higher Camp fee of $25 for Late submission after this Sat.

Group Scout Leader

Scout Meeting Outline for 25 Nov 2006

Dear all,

the meeting outline is attached for your reference.

Reminders :
1. those who have not submitted their SA1/SA2 photocopy of their results slips are to do so by this Sat to Derrick Fun.

2. sec 1 and 2 Scouts - take note and prepare for your respective progress tests this Sat.

3. Sec 1 - Pack a Rucksack Theory Test and Set a Map Test

4. Group Camp Consent Form and Camp Fee
Submit the consent form & Camp Fee ($20) to Derrick Fun this Sat.

5. All Sec 1 Scouts are to PERSONALLY collect their MOE Scout Uniform subsidy ($40 each) from the GSL this Sat after Scout meeting.

Group Scout Leader

Group Camp Consent Form

Dear all,

our Group Camp is CONFIRMED on the 11 to 14 Dec 2006!

Sign Up now for an "Ultimate Camp eXPerience!"

Download the Consent Form for your parents to sign. The Camp Fee is $20 (tentatively) which will cover all meals, transports and activities cost.

Submit the signed form and Camp Fee this Sat, 18 Nov 2006 to Derrick Fun.

Click here to download the Group Camp Consent Form

Group Scout Leader

Scout Meeting Outline for 18 Nov 2006

Dear all,

the meeting outline is attached for your reference. This week is a FULL SCOUT UNIFORM week in view of VS Open House for the Pri 6 pupils.

Reminders :
1. those who have not submitted their SA1/SA2 photocopy of their results slips are to do so by this Sat to Derrick Fun.

2. sec 1 and 2 Scouts - take note and prepare for your respective progress test this Sat.

3. Pack a Rucksack Test
Click here for the Pack a Rucksack Pack List
Click here for extra notes on How to Pack a Rucksack

4. Group Camp Consent Form and Camp Fee
Submit the consent form & Camp Fee to Derrick Fun this Sat.
Click here for the Group Camp Consent Form

Group Scout Leader

Results for Healthy Lifestyle Course and Crime Prevention Course

Dear all,
here are the final results of the
a. Healthy Lifestyle Course and
b. Crime Prevention Course.

Click here for Healthy Lifestyle Course Results

Click here for Crime Prevention Course Results

Group Scout Leader

Scout Meeting outline for 11 Nov 2006

Dear all,
the meeting outline is attached for your reference.

Reminders :
1. those who have not submitted their SA1/SA2 photocopy of their results slips are to do so by this Sat to Derrick Fun.

2. sec 1 and 2 Scouts - take note and prepare for your respective progress test this Sat.

3. Bryan Koh, Darryl Yeo, Ho Yu Hui, Avester Lau, see me after Scout meeting. Respective PLs are to ensure these boys turn up for Scout meeting.

Group Scout Leader

Scout Meeting Outline for 4 Nov 2006

Dear all,

the meeting outline is attached for your reference.

Reminders :
1. be reminded that the Healthy Lifestyle Course written test will be conducted this Sat after meeting @ 1.05pm.

2. those who have not submitted their SA1/SA2 photocopy of their results slips are to do so by this Sat to Derrick Fun.

3. for Adv Knots lecture, pls come prepared with the knots available for print in this blog site.

4. Herman, Bryan Koh, Darryl Yeo, Avester Lau and Guo Qiang, see me after Scout meeting.
Respective PLs are to ensure these boys turn up for Scout meeting.

Group Scout Leader

Scout Meeting Outline for 28 Oct 2006

Dear all,

the meeting outline is attached for your reference.

be reminded that the Healthy Lifestyle Course assignments are due on the 28 Oct 2006.

no further extension will be allowed for the assignments.

Group Scout Leader

Scout Programme for Oct to Dec 2006

Dear all,

Scout meetings will resume from this Sat, 28 Oct 2006. Followings are the tentative meeting dates to remember.

October
28 Oct, Sat - Normal Scout Meeting
The Deadline for Healthy Lifestyle Course Assignments is 28 Oct.

31 Oct, Tues - First Class Hike Test

November
03 Nov, Fri - CCA Exploration Test briefing @ HQ 7pm.
(for sec 3s taking the test only)

04 Nov, Sat - Normal Scout Meeting / Healthy Lifestyle Course written test
11 Nov, Sat - Normal Scout Meeting
14 to 17 Nov - VS LTC
18 Nov, Sat - VS Open House (Normal Scout Meeting)
20 to 25 Nov - China Exchange Programme
25 Nov, Sat - Normal Scout Meeting

December
02 Dec, Sat - Outdoor Meeting
07-08 Dec - CCA Exploration Test
09 Dec, Sat - Normal Scout Meeting

11 to 14 Dec (Mon to Thurs) Group Camp
16 Dec, Sat - NO MEETING
23 Dec, Sat - Normal Scout Meeting
30 Dec, Sat - Group Gathering*

* tentative date

Courses (Dates are not available yet)
1. One Star Kayaking Course
2. Adult First Aid Course (3 Days Course for sec 2s and above)

Others
1. The National Scoutcraft & Pioneering Competition scheduled originally for Dec 2006 has been postponed to Feb/Mar 2007.
2. Attendance for Oct to Dec 2006 Scout Meetings and Activities are counted for Term 4 particpation. You can still fail the PARTICIPATION components if you choose to ignore the attendance for Oct to Dec.
3. All Scouts are expected to complete their respective Progress Badges before 30 Dec 2006.

Group Scout Leader

World Scout Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) 2006

Dear all,

if you are interested to participate or learn about JOTI, feel free to check out the below link.
World Scout Jamboree on the Internet

Group Scout Leader

Healthy Lifestyle Assignments and Test

Dear all,

the deadline for submitting the 5 ASSIGNMENTS for the Healthy Lifestyle Proficiency Badge is 28 October 2006, Sat. @ 8am.

all assignments must be be typed written and presented in a clear folder file neatly.

ONLY those who submit their assignments on time will be allowed to take the written test on the 4th Nov 2006, Sat @ 1.30pm.

You are strongly advised to start on the assignments immediately after your exams.

Group Scout Leader

SSA Donation Draw 2006 Results

Dear all,

if you have purchased the SSA Donation Draw Tickets, you may want to check if you are one of the winners.

Click here for the SSA Donation Draw 2006 Results

The results were published in the Straits Times and Lianhe Zaobao on the 9 Sept on pages 54 & 7(classified section)

Group Scout Leader

We are the CHAMPIONS!

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
for the 6th Scout Lore Quest 2006!

Winning the Scout Lore Quest 4 out of 6 times is definitely not easy!

Once again congrats to the young TEAM comprising Shervin, Changda, Qi Koi, Xiu Qi and Kin Tuck! These guys will be the backbone for the TEAM 2008 to win the 7th Scout Lore Quest!

We must also not forget the followings
1. Parents of the TEAM, esp. the mothers- Mrs Janice Lim, Mrs Lam, Mrs Kwok, Mrs Yu, Mrs Tan (Xiu Qi mum's) for their supports and "tolerances".
2. the Adult Leaders involved namely, Guang Jie, Kai Urn and the GSL.
3. all those who were at RI to support the TEAM. The Arrow Yell and Cheers were great!

Let's hope we will be as good in the 7th National Scoutcraft & Pioneering COmpetition in Dec 2006.

Group Scout Leader

6th National Scout Lore Quest Finals

Dear all,

by now you should know that our Scout Lore Team has made it to the Finals. The TEAM will be competing against Scout Groups from RI 02 (5th Scout Lore Champion), ACS (I), SJI and Ahmad Abrahim Sec.

The TEAM has set a goal to be the TOP Team! Let's go down in full force this Sat to cheer the TEAM on. To prepare for the Finals, the TEAM will be camping over in School this Friday from 9am onwards.

You are required to be in School this Sat (2 Sep) to support our TEAM.
Time to fall in : 1245pm (with lunch taken)
Attire : Full Scout Uniform (Arrow Scarf for sec 2s and 3s)
Dismissal Time : 615pm from Raffles Institution

Attendance is compulsory! Parents and Old Boys are most welcome to join us!

Group Scout Leader

Programme Annoucements

Dear all,

kindly note that Sat Scout Meeting will be suspended until the Final Exam is over. Meeting will be resume on the 28 Oct 2006.

1. Pioneering Course
the planned Pioneering course for next week has been postponed till your final exams are over. I will advise the new date after your exams.

2. Patrol Outings
your respective Patrol Outings are still valid. Pls consult your Patrol Leaders on the outing dates and programmes.

3. First Class Hike
the prelim report is due this Sat. For those taking the test, the 8 to 9 Sep test dates are confirmed. pls prepare adequately for the test.

4. Healthy Lifestyle Course
look out for assignments questions at this blog next week. You are advise to complete all assignments beofre Sept Hoildays end.

Group Scout Leader

Meeting Outline for 26th August 2006

Dear all,

the meeting outline for this Sat, 26 Aug 2006 is attached for your reference.

Group Scout Leader

6th National Scout Lore Quest Quiz 2006

Dear all,

The Singapore Scout Association is organising the 6th National Scout Lore Quest Competition 2006 with the theme, “Harmony in Diversity – The Scouting Way”. The theme reflects the importance Scouting, as an educational Movement, places on peace and racial harmony.

The theme is also chosen, as part of this year’s celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Asia-Pacific Scout Region. The final for this event is scheduled on 2 September 2006 at the Raffles Institution.

The TEAM from Arrow Scout Group comprises Shervin Lim, Yu Changda, Tan Xiu Qi, Lam Qi Koi and Kwok Kin Tuck.

The TEAM will sit for a 1.25 hrs written test consisiting of 5 sections with a total of 80 MCQ questions. The 5 sections are
1. Scouting History
2. Scouting Skills
3. Scouting in the Asia-Pacific Region
4. Scouting in Singapore
5. Racial Harmony & Emergency Preparedness

The best 5 TEAMS (out of about 25 registered TEAMS) will make it to the FINALS on the 26 Aug 2006. We are competing with schools like ACS (I), ACS(B), Catholic High, RI 01, RI 02. Anglican HIgh etc.

Arrow Scout Group was the CHAMPION for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Scout Lore Quest Quiz. We were 1st runner up for the 5th Scout Lore Quest. The Goal for the TEAM is to reach the Finals and to be the TOP Team this year.

The TEAM has been training very hard for this competition. (3 times a week, each session lasting abt 5 hrs) They are counting on the whole scout group for support and encouragement!

The TEAM will be camping overnight in school this Friday for the final preparation! Cheer the TEAM on as they prepare for this Sat Prelim rounds.

Group Scout Leader

Meeting Outline for 19 Aug 2006

Dear all,

pls note the meeting outline for this Sat (19 Aug 2006).

be reminded to bring along the Group White Round Neck T Shirt for the PT session!

Group Scout Leader

Meeting Outline for 12 Aug 2006

Dear all,

please refer to the meeting outline for this Sat.

Group Scout Leader

TKGS Guides' Campfire (12 August 06)

Dear all,

if you have not taken part in any other school campfire, do sign up for this Campfire.

TKGS Guides' Campfire
Theme - "BANANA RAMA!"
Date - 12 August 2006, Sat
Time - 7pm to 9 pm (seated by 6.30pm)
Max. no. - 20 Scouts

All those who are interested, pls print the required consent form and submit it to Kee Xurong, PL Livingstone latest by this Weds (2 Aug).

Email to Kee Xurong if you're interested before this Weds!

Group Scout Leader

PLTC Written Test

Dear all,

YOU ARE REMINDED!

The PLTC written test will be held for all sec 2s and 3s.
Date : 2 Aug, Weds
Time : 3pm to 4pm
venue : Seminar Room 5

Refer to your PLTC Manual. The following Chapters will be tested.
Chapter 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14

There are 9 Chapters for you to read up.

ONLY sec 2s and 3s who pass the written exam will be awarded PLTC Certs during the POC on 5 Aug.

DO NOT TAKE THE WRITTEN TEST LIGHTLY.

GROUP SCOUT LEADER

Healthy Lifestyle Course 2006

For those who have signed up for the Healthy Lifestyle Course, a compulsory workshop will be held at the National Promotion Board (within SGH Compound).

Date : 3 Aug, Thursday
Time : 1.35pm to 4.30pm
Attire : School Uniform

You are to meet at the Scout Den at 1.35pm.

The Chartered Bus will leave VS at 1.40pm. Please be punctual. You will be dismissed from the course location after the workshop. Refer to the locality map attached!

Pls make arrangements for your other commitments to attend the workshop. If you miss this workshop you cannot proceed to the other requirement.

The following Scouts have signed up for the course.
(All Sec 1s, Sec 2s and Wai Yong) IC - Wai Yong

1 Cheng Kah Fong
2 Heng Jie Kai Jacky
3 Ho Yu Hui
4 Koh Bryan Shyan
5 Kiong Yan Cong Janus
6 Kwok Kin Tuck
7 Lam Qi Koi
8 Lau Seng Teck Avester
9 Lee Wei An
10 Leong Kun Hao
11 Muhd Hamzah Bin Abdul Rased
12 Ng Wee Loong
13 Phay Wee Chong Jonathan
14 Sim Jun Yi Andre
15 Tay Guo Qiang
16 Yeo Jia Wei Darryl
17 Yong Zhishan Bryan
18 Ziyad Bin Ahmad Bagharib
19 Ho Kai Jie Sean
20 Kwok Guan Hui Terence
21 Liew Qizhi Joel
22 Lim Qing Wei Shervin
23 Lim Shu Liang
24 Loo-Carre Zhen Bang Joel Gordon
25 Muhd Irsyad bin Mohd Ramthan
26 Ong Zhi Cong
27 Tan Xiu Qi
28 Tan Yang Lin Fabian
29 Wong Hsien Wen James
30 Yu Changda
31 Mak Wai Yong
32 Chong Herman

Group Scout Leader

Meeting Outline for 29 July 2006

Dear all,

please refer to the meeting outline for 29 July 2006.
sec 1s are dismissed once they finished their Retest. (likely time = 1.30pm)

The XI PLTC Written Test will be held from 2 to 3 pm for all sec 2s and 3s. Bring along writing papers. All those who fail the written test will not be awarded the PLTC Certs.

Final Reminder : DDT Deadline is this Sat, 29 Jul 2006. All books issued are expected to be sold.

Group Scout Leader

Scouting Thoughts - Are you proud of our troop?

Are you proud of our troop?

If you answered "yes" then
I would ask you a second question
how do you show that pride?

If you answered "no", whose fault is it?
Why aren't you proud of our troop
and have you tried to change what you're not proud of?

Pride is not an "in" word these days
but how else do you express the good feeling you receive
from seeing a group of young people working around at being Scouts?
When you're doing your best to meet the challenges and goals,
you should feel good about achieving them.
That is pride.

When you look sharp;
work well together for everyone's benefit;
are contributing to your community;
co-operating with your Leaders
and taking responsibility for your actions - you have something to be proud of.

Putting all of these accomplishments combined with fun and fellowship into the troop,
has given you tremendous spirit
and spirit is the way we show our pride.

I asked you at the start how you might show your pride - your spirit.
There are many examples.
You wear your uniform in a clean and proper state;
you arrive at meeting and events on time ready to do your part in making them successful;
you encourage others to join;
you continually think of interesting things to do and places to go as a troop;
you work on badges of all kinds;
you show respect for your Leaders at all levels
and you talk about your troop to other people,
telling them how good you've helped make it and the fun you have.

Our troop has spirit when we really want it to be the best
and work towards that goal.
Our troop has spirit when we look at ourselves
and talk freely about the bad things and the parts we don't like
but still stand firmly together.
Our troop has spirit when each of us cares about what it stands for
and do whatever we can each week to make the troop even better.
And our troop has the spirit when we have all of the above and still say "we have just begun".

adapted by Group Scout Leader

Scouting Thoughts : How to Grow a Patrol Leader

How to Grow a Patrol Leader

First plant seven rows of P's:
Promptness, perserverance, preparation, participation, presence, purity, and performance.

Next, plant three rows of squash:
squash unfairness, squash criticism, squash indifference

Then plant seven rows of lettuce:

1. Let us delegate responsibility
2. Let us give assistance whenever necessary
3. Let us recognize the importance of pooling ideas and encourage full and free ideas and encourage full and free discussion before decisions are made.
4. Let us appreciate and respect the attitudes of other people
5. Let us encourage cooperation
6. Let us arrive in advance of scheduled meetings, with all materials needed
7. Let *us* be prepared
   

No garden is complete without turnips:

• Turn up for meetings
• Turn up with enthusiasm
• Turn up with new ideas
• Turn up with a smile

The harvest is one teriffic Patrol Leader.

adapted from Scouting Thoughts by Beverly "Sarge" Benner

Group Scout Leader

DDT Status (2) and FINAL REMINDER!

Dear all,

pls note the status of the DDT as of today (26 Jul). A total of 113 books out of the 317 issued out are not returned. We have sold 204 books so far. If your name appear in the list, you are expected to act swiftly to ensure all books are sold before the
deadline on the 29 Jul 06, Sat.

The following have not return their books.

Baden Patrol [16 Books]
1. Fabian Tan [5 books] - 22712, 13, 14, 15,16
2. Nishant (with Alif) [5 books] - 22722, 23, 24, 25, 26
3. Lam Qi Koi [4 books] - 22728, 29, 30 , 31
4. Leong Kun Hao [2 books] - 22743, 23015

Darwin Patrol [16 Books]
1. Derrick Fun [2 books] - 22748, 49
2. Mak Wai Yong [5 books] - 22750, 51, 52, 53, 54
3. Ong Zhi Cong [2 books] - 22757, 58
4. Muhd Irsyad [6 books] - 22760, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65
5. Ho Yu Hui [1 book] - 23014

Livingstone Patrol [20 Books]
1. Kee Xurong [3 books] - 22787, 88, 89
2. Muhd Amsyar [4 books] - 22791, 93, 94, 95
3. Janus Kiong [4 books] - 22807, 09, 10, 11
4. Ng Wee Loong [4 books] - 22818, 19, 20, 21
5. Bryan Yong [4 books] - 22823, 24, 25, 26
6. Terence Kwok [1 book] - 23017

Raleigh Patrol [12 Books]
1. Toh Jianxu [3 books] - 22828, 30, 31
2. Muhd Amzar [4 books] - 22834, 35, 36, 37
3. Lim Shu Liang [1 book] - 22847
4. Joel Liew [3 books] - 22850, 51, 52
5. Cheng Kah Fong [1 book] - 23008

Stevenson Patrol [18 Books]
1. Joshua Sim [5 books] - 22868, 69, 70, 71, 72
2. Kevin Hong [1 book] - 22874
3. Sean Ho [3 books] - 22892, 23005, 23006
4. Ziyad [3 books] - 22901, 02, 03
5. Chong Herman [5 books] - 22904, 05, 06, 07, 08
6. Avester Lau [1 book] - 23012

Washington Patrol [11 Books]
1. Gordan Loo [5 books] - 22924, 25, 26, 27, 28
2. Bryan Koh [6 books] - 22934, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39

Sec 4s [20 Books]
1. Sean James [2 books] - 22952, 53
2. Lee Shi Hao [2 books] - 22954, 55
3. Lim You Zhe [2 books] - 22956, 57
4. Gabriel Li [3 books] - 22958, 59, 60
5. Mohd Nazri [3 books] - 22961, 62, 63
6. Nicholas Pang [3 books] - 22964, 65, 66
7. Seah Wenshu [2 books] - 22967, 68
8. Eugene Yang [3 books] - 22971, 72, 73

Group Scout Leader

Scout Meeting on the 22 July (VS 130th Anniversary Celebrations)

Dear all,

There will be Scout Meeting this Sat, 22 July
Time : 9am to 11.30am
Attire : PT Attire (VS Shorts with Group Roundneck T-Shirt)

Only Lectures and Tests will be featured during the 2.5 hrs meeting.
Attendance is compulsory.

Your are advised to make appropriate arrangements if you are involved in the 130th Celebrations.

The Lectures and Tests are as follows

Scout Standard (sec 1s)
Lecture
1. Set a map
2. Pack a first aid kit

Test
1. Pitch a dome tent
2. Pack a first aid kit

Advancd Scout Standard (sec 2s)
Lecture
Raise and Lower of flag

Test
1. Re test for 3-2-1 flagpole
2. Raise & Lower a Flag

First Class - accordaing to GuangJie instruction from last Sat.

Group Scout Leader

Crime Prevention Written Test Results

Dear all,

pls click to see the results of the Crime Prevention Written Test.

The passing mark is 80. Those who get lesser than the passing mark are to see me this Sat. The FINAL results (including your assignments grading) will be made known next week.

Group Scout Leader

MOE approval for Girls to join Scouts in 2007

Dear all,

finally MOE has agreed to allow Girls to Join Scouts in Secondary Schools! Watch out for some girl scouts next year. However, Arrow remains a "Boy" Scout Group. The Girls will do the same thing as the Boys i.e they will complete the same Scout Standard, Advanced Scout Standard, First Class and CCA. If the Girls are expected to do the same thing, it will be a shame if you guys cannot achieve the progress badges.

Here's the circular released to Principals.

Group Scout Leader

EDUN N11-11-002-V18

11 July 2006

Principals of All Primary & Secondary Schools

RECRUITING GIRLS INTO SCOUTING

1 In recognizing the value of giving students flexibility and more choices in CCAs, the Ministry of Education has granted permission to the Singapore Scout Association (SSA) to recruit Girls into Scouting at the Primary and Secondary levels from January 2007. Currently, girls are already involved in the Scout's Ventures and Rovers programmes.

2 The SSA is registered under the World Organization of Scout Movement (WOSM) and data gathered from the international organisations indicates that there are a number of countries that have allowed girls to be recruited into scouting. The Scouting programme for both the boys and the girls is similar and hence the SSA will adopt an integrated approach to training similar to the model in use by the Red Cross and the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Similar to other uniformed groups, schools need to ensure that female officers are present for all overnight activities.

3 The Chief Commissioner of the SSA will be writing to schools officially on recruiting girls into scouting in due course.

This circular has also been posted on the MOE Intranet. For clarifications, please contact:

Mr S Rajasekaran
Head, Uniformed Groups
DID: 64609839
LOTUS: S RAJASEKARAN/MOE/SINGOV
Email: S_RAJASEKARAN@moe.gov.sg


Thank you.



ANDREW CHEW
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
CCA BRANCH
EDUCATION PROGRAMMES DIVISION
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

FLAG SELLING (II)

Remember to turn up for this Saturday's Flag Selling.
FULL UNIFORM , SIMEI MRT 8.30AM

Ngee Ann Campfire

Meet at Pasir Ris MRT @ 6pm this Saturday

AND REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR CONSENT FORM !!!


The people going for the campfire :

1.Kin Tuck
2.Kah Fong
3.Hamzah
4.Bryan Koh
5.Bryan Yong
6.Kun Hao
7.Janus

8.Gordon
9.Sean Ho
10.Fabian Tan
11.Terence Kwok
12.Joel Liew
13.Changda
14. Xiu Qi
15.Irsyad
16.Shervin

17.Derrick
18.Yong Yi
19.Alif
20.Wai Yong
21.Amzar
22.Amsyar
23. Hadi
24.Jordan
25.Kevin
26.Nic Ho
27. Joshua

Chief Commissioner's Award 2006

Dear all,

Chen Xianyi and Winston Tay have passed the CCA Interview last Saturday. Hence they will be confered the Chief Commissioner's Award together with 23 other Scouts on the 26 August 2006.

The Scout Group congratulates the above Scouts in their achievement and wishes them many more happy Scouting days ahead.

We hope they will keep up the good performance and inspire many more others to follow their footsteps.

Group Scout Leader

Sale of National Flag on 8 & 15 Jul 06

Dear all,

you are reminded to turn up for the sales of the National Flag on the 8 & 15 July. Meet outside Simei MRT Station @ 8.30am. Attendance is compulsory.

CIP hrs will only be awarded to those who attended both Sat Sales. The CIP will also be considered for Advanced Scout Standard Service component.

Attire : FULL Scout Uniform with BLACK shoes (exclude Beret)
Bring along your water bottle and a small haversack.

You are expected to be on your best behaviour for this event. There will be Adult RC members joining the patrols for the sale of the flags.

You will be dismissed from Changi-Simei CC after the sales @1.30pm.

Group Scout Leader

Downloading of Files from the blog

Dear all,

you will be prompted to key a common User name and password from now on to download any files from this blogsite.

Do not pass the User name and Password to non Arrow Scouts. We want to keep all files strictly for our internal circulation.

The User name and password will be email to you this week. If you do not receive the email notification from me, seek help from your Patrol Leader.

Group Scout Leader

Essay writing competition for Gunung Panti Trek

Dear Participants of Gunung Panti Trek,

I'm sure you have enjoyed the Trek in June! Why not take part in an essay writing competition to reminsce the trek experience! Mr Allen Tan of TEAM SPREO ALT will sponsor prizes for this essay writing competition.

Please read the criteria carefully and start working on the essay!

Essay writing competition for Gunung Panti Trek
Theme : Arrow Scouts' Gunung Panti Trek
Length : 200 - 300 words
Closing Date : 19th July 2006
Criteria :

Proper use of English language
Convey a sense of camaraderie
Coherence and organisation

Pictures : Choose no more than 10 pictures to augment the essay

Prizes :
$50 shopping voucher for winning entry
$50 shopping voucher for scout section (i.e your Patrol!)

* all entries are to be type written in MS Words Format (using Times New Romans Font , Size 12). Email to me by the closing date. All Late entries will be rejected.

Group Scout Leader