Cooking on 30 August 2025

By Emu Sixer Zi E 

I arrived at Kidzone at 8:45 a.m. We began by forming a horseshoe, reciting the Scout Promise and Law, and then moving into Indian File. After attendance, we gathered in Six Corners to discuss our attire, badges, and other matters. 

Next, we were sent six by six to collect our mass tins, cups, utensils, and Milo powder. The Sixers also had to bring pepper, soya sauce, dark soya sauce, and sugar. With everything ready, we headed to the canteen. 

Raksha first briefed us on what we would be cooking: hot Milo, fried beehoon, and a fruit salad. She also gave us step-by-step instructions, and each Six was assigned a Leader to supervise the process.

At our table, Hathi guided my Six at the cooking station. First, I fetched water from the sink in my mass tin and set it to boil for the Milo. While waiting, we measured the Milo powder into our cups, then took turns using a ladle to scoop the hot water. Once done, we placed the cups neatly back on the table. 

Next, we prepared the fruit salad. Each of us chose a fruit, took turns with the chopping board, and placed the cut pieces into a mass tin for later. 

Finally, it was time to cook the beehoon. Since Navaneet was vegetarian, his portion was cooked separately with carrots, peas, and corn. We stirred in the condiments, and soon his meal was ready. Then, the rest of the beehoon was fried with vegetables and sausages. We took turns helping at the wok, and before long, our beehoon was ready too. With the food served in our mass tins, we sat down, did our chant, and began eating. 

After our meal, we washed up our tins and utensils, and cleaned the benches, tables, and surrounding area. 

To close the day, we held the Sunset Party. The Sixers then stayed behind to keep the flag and hold our council meeting, where we discussed improvements for next time. Finally, we were dismissed. 

It had truly been an amazing and unforgettable experience.