Henry Park Pelican (Cub) Scout

Written by: Daniel Por, Assistant Senior Sixer and Scribe “BEEP!!!...BEEP!!!” The sound of the Senior Sixers’ whistles rang through the air. The Cubs took this as the signal to gather in Horseshoe formation. Today was my first meeting as Assistant Senior Sixer, and I felt nervous. I guess all the other newly promoted Sixers and Assistant Sixers felt that way too. After the usual rituals, the Cubs gathered in Indian File. Chil then briefed them on what was the reasonable for a Cub to arrive a school. He said that the ideal time was around 8.45, as Cub Scouts had to be punctual. After this, he gave out a few badges. Congratulations to those who had achieved the badges!  He then asked who had not brought their scissors, glue, and double-sided tape, as these were the items listed on the notice board. A few hands went up on hearing this question. Chil reminded them to check out the notice board every week, which, would be updated by Wednesday. Then, Mdm Kerina ca...

Written by: Claudia Kong, Senior Sixer & Scribe “Beep… !! Beep !! ” went the senior sixers’ whistle .It was time for horseshoe ! As usual , when we are done with our horseshoe we got into Indian file .Today was a very significant day in the Henry Park Pelican Scout’s calendar as it is the day that the existing sixers (mostly P6) would handover to a new batch of sixers. I can feel the excitement in the air!! Before the handover ceremony, Baloo gave out some badges. Today he gave out 2 very special badges, He presented “Campfire Leader” badge for Lucas & Janice who led in the campfire during the recent Sixer Training Camp. Baloo also presented the “Scribe” badge to 6 newly appointed Scribe for our blog. They are Daniel, Evangel, Jessica, Xiu Xi, Yew Ming and myself. Next, Baloo went through with us the handover ceremony procedure. We had a few practices before the actual handover ceremony at 11am. Finally the long awaited moment came. Many parents came b...

Written by: Janice Koong, Assistant Senior Sixer & Scribe At 9 this morning, Lucas and I blew our whistles. We quickly called for Horseshoe and thereafter, Indian File. This was the 2 nd last meeting for P6 cubs, including me, as we would be stepping down the following week to study for PSLE. Baloo told the Sixers to get into Sixers’ Corner and check their cubs’ uniforms and foot drills. Some of the cubs did not wear their belts and some did not have their caps. After 45 minutes, all the cubs were called back into Indian File. Baloo called each six out one by one as he wanted to see which six had the best foot drills. Subsequently, we did knotting. We were tasked to tie four wooden sticks into the shape of a square using only the Japanese square lash. This was difficult for some sixes as many could only remember the traditional square lash.   Soon, Baloo gathered all the sixes once again and checked their lashes. After that, it was time for a ...

It was dark when Michelle and Joanna had to peel themselves from the comfort of their bunks to prepare an early morning meal for one of our Cubs, Ahmad Sidek, to partake in his breaking fast. It was the month of Ramadan, and all Muslims were encouraged to fast from sunrise to sunset. The remaining pack started stirring up around 5 am! Wake up was at 6am, followed by washing uo and morning exercise. Eagle Scouts had an ingenious way to work the Cubs physically. They played a game of catch around the Flag pole. Baloo gathered all the Cubs for a quick Flag Raising ceremony before breakfast. Inspection - the dreaded word at all Training Camps, followed. Eagle Scouts assisted and guided the Cubs, some of whom had no idea what to do! It was, as usual, a messy affair, with some layouts looking like a war zone! Eventually, all Cubs managed to reasonably lay out their clothes. Baloo walked the Service Scouts through some Scout songs, and assigned the Campfire Leader, Lucas, to lead the...

Cubs gathering in school 27 Cubs arrived at school for the start of their training to be a leader in the pack. 2 Cubs were unwell and couldn't attend, while 1 Cub decided to withdraw from the camp. 2 others had prior engagements and would report at the camp later in the day. The Cubs were assigned their respective Six, Elephant, Giraffe and Hippo, while the weather was wet with light rain. It should soon clear up. Keeping fingers crossed! Duty Senior Sixer for the day was Claudia Kong, while Duty Asst. Senior Sixer was Kwey Xiu Xi Elephant was headed by Duty Sixer Nicholas Yee, assisted by Asst. Sixers Chong Min Wenn, Jessica Koong and Alexis Chow. Giraffe was headed bu Duty Sixer Goh Zi Rong, assisted by Asst. Sixers Shawn Ng and Nicale Yee. Hippo was headed by Duty Sixer Keith Tay, assisted by Asst. Sixer Cheong Yew Ming, Sarah Njauw and Goh Zi Kiat.   Grand  Folding a Flag Service Scouts and Eagle Scouts were also on hand to assist the leaders in th...