Henry Park Pelican (Cub) Scout

This blog was written by Akela Saturday, 27th March 2010 After a brief term break, which hosted Job Week, the cubs are back in school, and back to scouting activities. After a week of hard work, and experiences in doing jobs for money, the cubs were eager and excited to share stories. Akela asked the cubs to write about their Job Week experiences. The cubs had both pleasant and unpleasant encounters, their joys and disappointment, but all expressed that they had learned quite a bit about people, and how hard it is to earn money. Some have even resolved to ask less money from their parents and to help in housework. While writing their stories, the leaders collected Job Week money from the cubs. It was hard work, and there a few cases of shortages, which were later resolved. Although the cubs were keen to know who the highest earner was, it was too early to tell as not all had submitted their earnings. Before dismissal, consent forms were issued to the 21 cubs who had been select...

This blog was posted by Akela Pre-Job Week Briefing 13th March 2010 After 2 weeks of preparations, Job Week has finally arrived! The cubs met today at 7.30 am for a final briefing before they descend on the public to ask for jobs. Akela started by going through the Do's and Don'ts of Job Week, emphasising the need for politeness at all times. Some of the cubs were asked to come forward to show how they would ask for jobs. Mitchell did a particularly funny demonstration of how this should be done, to the laughter of all. As in the past, the Sixers put up 2 role-plays - one a positive one, and the other one, negative. The negative act got a rupturous reaction from the cubs as the Sixers exaggerated all the undesirable behaviours, like demanding for a job, bullying the job giver and acting in a most abominable manner. It was heartening to see so many parents in the Kids Zone, ready to send their kids to the starting locations once the briefing ended. All the cubs looked as though ...

10 minutes after 9 am and we still have more than 15 who were late. While the pack were already formed up in a horse shoe, these Cubs stood outside the horse show for the Colour Party. Late comers standing outside the horseshoe Looking on while the pack formed up in a horseshoe Taking the salute outside the horseshoe Cubs took a while settling in Indian File. Their dressing also left much to be desired, and Baloo had the Senior Sixer put them through Right Dressing, or "Ke kanan Lurus" exercises. After several times, Cubs settld down to the routine. Still more work to be done! Uniform was another issue. Scarves were not properly rolled and worn. Some Cubs had to redo their scarves. The senior Cubs lent a helping hand. Akela awarded badges before everyone proceeded to the AVA room for the Job Week briefing. While Akela was coaching the Cubs on how to ask for jobs, and the proper way to conduct themselves, some Cubs were busy talking! Wonder what these 2 were doing? Akel...

Saturday, 27th February 2010 The Singapore Scout Association celebrated its 100 years of Scouting in Singapore with a grand dinner celebration of 108 tables at the Suntec City Convention Centre Ballroom. To grace this milestone was Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, himself a Scout. Timothy Liu did not waste time in getting SM Goh's autograph Newly appointed Chief Commissioner Mr Tan Cheng Kiong welcomed our VIP, SM Goh, and guests to this grand event, marking the beginning of a year long celebration marking 100 years of Scouting in Singapore. In his speech, SM Goh noted that Scouting was introduced in Singapore in 1908, but was officially inaugurated in 1910. He recounted his days as a Scout, and his adventure during his hiking test. SM Goh also acknowledged how Scouting, with its motto "Be Prepared" was the equivalent of the Armed Forces "Operationally Ready" and the guiding principle of our Government, to be prepared for any circumstances. It was also no surpris...

The meeting began with the pack forming the horseshoe, and Colour Party. After reaffirming the Scout Promise and a minute of reflection, the pack formed up in Indian File. Senior Sixer Samuel Chin put the Cubs through basic foot drill and dressing. There is still much work in this area! Cubs standing at ease After some house keeping items, Akela gave out Arrow Badges and Proficiency Badges that Cubs had earned earlier but had not received their badges. There were many badges to give out! Bronze Arrow: Travis, Shawn Kit Silver Arrow: Kwan Jong Xiang, Rayson Song, Jared Kwang, Darrell Chua Athlete (Bronze): Kimberly Song, Hameem, Keith Ho, Mohanraj, Georgia Yew, Kieranraj Athlete (Silver): Jong Xiang, Rayson Song, Yuveleena, Haikal, Kieranraj, Winston Chua Athlete (Gold): Justin Thong, Mirza Swimer (Bronze): Jeremy Tan Swimmer(Silver):Marcus Choo Swimmer (Gold): Travis...