Henry Park Pelican (Cub) Scout

[Happy sounds of laughter and talking amongst friends were the first sounds I heard as I opened the car door. After all, it was the first week where all the new Assistant Sixers, Sixers and Senior Sixers took charge of the Six/Unit.   We were all heading to Greenridge Secondary School for a campfire to celebrate the Fox's 45 th Anniversary.   Too bad the P5s could not attend the campfire as they had gone for the NE show.   Soon, Akela arrived, and everyone quickly assembled into their respective sixes.   The cubs had submitted the consent forms for the Fox's 45 th Anniversary earlier into the scout letterbox.   As acting Senior Sixer, it was my duty to help arrange the consent form into the respective Sixes.    It was a little difficult to do the sorting as the forms were jumbled up and some did not write their six.   But I managed to finish sorting it with the help of some AS and cubs.   Many thanks to those who helped!! J   Ne...

[This blog was written by our scribe, Senior Sixer Brenda Wang] The 24 th of July marked the day where the new batch of sixers took over their respective sixes. The day started off with the usual horseshoe. Being a new senior sixer myself, I hoped that I would say the right commands during the horseshoe. I hoped that the whole day would be smooth sailing. We first lined up in Indian file where the sixers were given their new scout logs. Each six has to decorate the log as creatively as possible. Once settled, we proceeded to move to the AVA room to submit the Donation Draw proceeds/ tickets. While wating for their turn, the sixes moved to their six's corner to take their Bronze Arrow. As I walked around, I encouraged some cubs who were playing among themselves, while the Sixer was talking, to try to join their six and listen to their Sixers. They should not be doing their own things. After collecting the Donation Draw Booklets, Akela commented that all of us sold very few bookle...

Sketches of Fox Group Campfire doe by Kimberly Song

This blog was written by Akela Fox Group Campfire, 17th July 2010 We were honoured to be invited to the Fox Group's 45th Anniversary Campfire at the Greenridge Secondary School. As the P6s have stepped down, and the P5s were attending the NE Show, we only had 50 cubs attending this event. The Campfire proved to be a very different experience for the cubs from the usual campfires that they had attended. The theme was 'Chapter 45 - Zorro', and we were taken through the story of Zorro, a superhero who helped a young scout through a journey to 'Enemy Land'. Campfire songs and dances were given a new twist, as they were weaved into the captivating storyline. 'Father Abraham' was sung and performed to a rap beat, while 'Scouting Light' was given a pop song action treatment. The cubs were treated to a lollipop each, and they enjoyed the story and participated in the songs and games, sucking on their lollipops. After heavy rains earlier in the day, the he...

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHIJIA (our regular help at our Cub Scout events) ON BEING CONFERRED BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (PSYCHOLOGY) WITH HONOURS TODAY 12th. JULY 2010

[Here's a blog written by Kimberly Song, (edited by Rayson Song) on the occasion she was appoined a Sixer. She's only in P4, and we don't usually appointSixers at such a young age.] I could not contain my excitement! I had been waiting in anticipation for this very day. The day where the P6s step down and we, "juniors", become seniors (Sixers). But I just could not get that one question out of my mind. "Will I become a Sixer?" We started with our usual horseshoe and then lined up in Indian file. I could not wait for the handover ceremony and kept fidgeting about. Akela called all Akela Award candidates to gather as he gave them their final briefing while the song leaders from the STC led the songs we learnt there including, "It's a long way to Tiperarry" and "Pack up your troubles in a old kit bag". After that, we practiced foot drills, which was really tiring. To make matters worse, the Akela Award candidates walked about in fron...

[This blog was written by our scribe, Jeremy Tan] The meeting on 10 Jul 2010 was in many ways like a mini National Day Parade, minus the fireworks and 21 rounds canon salute. It was an eventful, spectacular and very memorable occasion. We had colour party, flag unfolding, oath taking, bow our heads and observed a minute of silence, inspection of the "Cubs- of- Honour" by Akela, singing of songs, cubs' "precision" foot drill (only the cubs were capable of), awards presentation, handing and taking over ceremony with supportive parents adding to the colour and pomp to the occasion. Loud cheers, claps and noises were the order of the day. Before the whistle at 9:00 am to signal the start of flag breaking, the cubs who took part in the recently c oncluded Sixers' Training Camp (STC) held at Terror Sea Scouts Camp, were heard sharing their terrified experiences. Inspection, 10-km walk, uphill climbing on soapy wet slippery ground sheets, sleeping u...

[This blog was written by our scribe, Marcus Choo] I had mixed feelings as I packed for the Sixer Training Camp ("STC"). It was a mix of one part anxiety and two parts anticipation. As this is my second year attending STC, my anxiety comes from knowing that the training camp involves a lot of hard work on our part (not to mention the much dreaded INSPECTION!!!) and the anticipation comes from knowing that after working hard, we also play very hard! FUN! On top of that, I also know I will take away a lot of new knowledge and invaluable experiences from the camp. So on the 3rd of July, I set off bright and early with 34 other cubs for the Terror Sea Scout Camp, our home for the next 3 days. We were assigned to 3 groups, Elephant, Hippo and Giraffe. I was assigned to Hippo. Over the next few days, we would be given opportunities to lead our groups and hopefully prove ourselves worthy of being appointed Sixers upon successful completion of the STC. The first thing we did upon ch...

Quotes taken from Cubs' Journal Inspection - a word that cannot be described by words Timothy Liu on the morning inspection My worst nightmare came true Often quoted I survived Day 1 Often quoted I went a little nearer to the fire in order to burn my fungus alive. Now I have no more fungus. Now I only have rashes Jonathan Koong during the campfire Camping in the tent is fun. But me and my girls have to pitch our tent on the insect spot Kimberly Song I tried my best even though I was exhausted. I did not give up Haikal Helmy I suppose I lost 10 kg after 10 km walk Kimberly Song We watched the adults cook the chicken in a tin. The chicken turned out black Marcus Choo After cooking, we went back to the dining hall to eat our freshly prpeared food. We ate it and it was so tasteless Ashley Tan on the outdoor cooking I think I danced very well Cheow Sue-Jane Though it was a little tiring, I felt triumphant as I managed to complete the long trail Yi Chong Wen I only remember the great me...

Day 3 Sixers Training Camp 5th July 2010 Senior Sixer : Sue-Jane Asst. Senior Sixer : Timothy Liu Elephant Sixer : Marcus Choo Giraffe Sixer : Teo Ee Jay Hippo Sixer : Kelvin Tsui Akela allowed Cubs an additional 30 mins sleep today. Hence, rise and shine at 0630 hours instead of 0600 hours. There was also no morning exercise. How lucky they were! Or are the leaders getting soft?? Breakfast of hamburgers was at 0715 hours and Cubs eagerly polished off their breakfast. Service Scouts at breakfast Wah! Better than McDonald's You hold it like this, and sink your teeth in While waiting for the day's activity to start, Cubs started singing enthusiastically some of the Scout songs Baloo had taught them. This was the first time in so many STC that participants were on such high spirits and broke out in song. All the leaders were pleasantly impressed by their enthusiasm. Or perhaps they were all too happy to be going home after surviving Sixers Training Camp?????? The singing Cubs show...

Day 2 Sixers Training Camp 4th July 2010 Cubs were up and waiting for early morning exercise at 0600 hrs. After a short warm up and stretching, the 23 Eagle Scouts put them through a series of exercises. Breakfast was hot dogs, hash brown, eggs and pancakes. Cubs wolfed down the Big Breakfast Deluxe in a jiffy, and prepared for the dreaded INSPECTION. Meantime, Journals were collected for Akela's perusal. Clothes were laid out on ground sheets, with Eagle Scouts on hand to advise Cubs on the form of the layout. Some Cubs who had been to our STC last year were tasked to share their experience and knowledge with the others for a proper inspection. As always, their first time was messy, and Cubs were asked to redo the layout. Alas! it startd to drizzle. Cubs then collected their belongings and made thier way to the sheltered hall to resume the layout. After several tries, most Cubs got the idea and finally managed to layout properly. Giraffe responded well to instructions and had thei...

Day 1 3rd July 2010 Senior Sixer : Hoo Jinh Wann Asst. Senior Sixer: Brenda Wang Elephant Sixer : Travis Lim Giraffe Sixer : Teng Xuan Ming Hippo Sixer : Aloysius Phang By 0730 hours, all Cubs who had been chosen to attend our annual Sixers Training Camp had assembled in their 3 groups, Elephant, Giraffe and Hippo. Akela gave a short briefing for the camp, and collected camp fees. There were a small handful who had forgotten to bring the fees, while a few parents promised to make payment at the campfire tomorrow. With 5 service Scouts helping out, all the equipment was loaded promptly onto the waiting bus, and the Cubs boarded the bus for the 20 minute journey to Terror Sea Scout Camp at Sembawang. This will be home to our aspiring new leaders for the next 3 days. Assisting us were 6 Scouts from the 23rd Eagle Scout Group. Their leader, Mr Jacob Lam was on hand to see his boys off. The sky was overcast as we alighted and assembled at the parade square. Baloo stressed that this was...