Henry Park Pelican (Cub) Scout

By Bilby Sixer Zeyu The first hike of the year was very exciting as we explored a beautiful nature reserve. The trail was only 4km long, so we thought it would be easy. But as we went further, we realized it was more challenging than we expected, and we discovered even more amazing things in nature. Our expedition commenced at the picturesque Windsor Nature Park, where the air was filled with a sense of adventure and camaraderie. As we set off on our trek towards Upper Pierce Reservoir, the allure of the unknown and the promise of encountering diverse wildlife kept our spirits high. The initial leg of the hike unfolded smoothly as we meandered through the dense foliage of the nature reserve. The tranquil surroundings echoed with the sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves, creating a serene ambiance that invigorated our senses. Along the way, we were fortunate to witness a variety of animals, from playful monkeys swinging through the trees to colourful fish gliding gracefully in t...

By Wombat Sixer Ray Neo Today, everyone had to gather around 7.00 am for a special event, we were going to welcome our new chief scout, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. At 7 plus, we left school and took a bus to a stadium. The bus took us into the HDB estates, and we had to walk to the stadium. Upon reaching the stadium, there were a lot of other scout unit seated and there were people preparing for a carnival. We seated at the end around the area of the carnival. Eventually, we were directed to the stadium's gallery, where we endured the sweltering heat, despite some complaints among the crowd. We patiently waited as time passed. After waiting for awhile, there was bread and a canned drink given out to our unit, there was a lot of spillage after getting the canned drinks and the leaders had to help us clean up. Additionally, we enjoyed snacks that we had brought along. Later on, the secondary scouts were called down to the field to assemble into the iconic fleur-de-lis symbol. T...