Henry Park Pelican (Cub) Scout

By Deputy Senior Sixer Zeqi Day 1 In the morning, we were briefed for the camp, and after placing all of our bags in the dance studio, we took our day bag and went on the bus, immediately heading to Sembawang Battleship Park for the sandcastle building contest. We had a whale of time working as a six to create our sandcastle. After judging, we played at the playground before leaving for the hot spring, which was unfortunately under maintenance. After returning to school, we went to the library where all of us sung some songs before all of us went into the music room for a one-hour nap to recharge. After lunch, we played some games before eating dinner and setting out for our night hike. When we returned from the hike at Chinese garden, we washed up and went to sleep. Day 2 In the morning, we had breakfast before we went into our six corner to design our own kites for our kite flying. Then, we left for the Live Tortoise and Turtle Museum where we fed some turtles before coming back to s...

By Possum Sixer Isaac Neo On Saturday, I arrived at school brimming with excitement and eager for the long-anticipated 20th anniversary celebration. Bagheera assigned us to the front gate to greet the esteemed guests as they arrived. After several rehearsals, we managed to coordinate our timing and get ready for the guests' entrance. When the VIPs showed up, our senior sixer, Zac, warmly welcomed Mr. Desmond, the Chief Commissioner, while the sixers saluted the gathering of dignitaries. After that, we headed to the school hall for the Gala Dinner. Inside the school hall, Baloo gave a speech that celebrated the achievements we've made over the past two decades. Shortly after, the Chief Commissioner inspired us with an uplifting talk about our history and future opportunities. Following this, we joined a Zoom meeting with Mr. Robert Koh, our Akela, before dinner. Baloo then kicked off the grand feast after sharing details about the meal arrangements. The Gala Dinner showcased a w...

By Platypus Sixer Dinesh The morning unfolded like any other, filled with the familiar sounds of excitement of cubs talking about the games day that was about to begin. Some scouts busily checked badges, while others engaged in lively conversations, sharing jokes and stories. The atmosphere buzzed with energy and anticipation. Soon, it was time for the Sixers to bring out the flagpole. We carefully secured it in place, and before I knew it, the Senior Sixers blew their whistle, prompting everyone to rush into the horseshoe formation. After the colour party, we quickly organised ourselves into Indian Files. Hathi announced that we would be completing the Term 4 DJC (Diamond Jubilee Challenge) that day, a task that had everyone’s attention. She handed out worksheets to each scout, explaining that the questions were based on the badges we had earned throughout the year. The unit then split into Six Corner, where the Cubs eagerly grabbed their writing materials and yellow booklets, their e...

By Kookaburra Sixer Bai Letian It was still dark when we set out, with the faint glow of dawn just beginning to lighten the eastern sky. We gathered on the edge of a winding trail that led through the forest, our backpacks weighed down with supplies and snacks for the journey. The destination was an unusual one—Henry Park Primary School. It was a school I knew well, but arriving there on foot, through winding trails and dense forest paths, would be a completely new experience. The air was chilly, and our breaths formed small clouds in the cold morning air as we adjusted our packs and prepared to start the hike. There was a quiet excitement among us, that sense of adventure that comes with embarking on a journey to a familiar place in an unfamiliar way. A group of us had decided that hiking to the school would be a unique challenge, testing our endurance, navigation skills, and patience. We started down the trail at a brisk pace, the crunch of boots on gravel breaking the morning silenc...

By Emu Sixer Zhe Yuan When I arrived at school, I was warmly greeted by a group of my friends. After we recited the scout promise and law, we were divided into two groups: Year 1 and Year 2 together, while Year 3 formed the other group. The Year 1 and 2 scouts were learning how to set up a tent, while the Year 3 group focused on building a basha. I was part of the Year 3 group, where we learned about the knots needed for the sides and the purpose of a basha. Meanwhile, the Year 1 and 2 scouts engaged in a friendly competition to see who could set up their tent the fastest. After their competition, we held our own race to see who could build the basha the quickest. However, Ikki decided to join in and built his basha by himself, finishing it faster than all of us, despite there being six people in each of our groups! After all the excitement, we were instructed to tear down our bashas and return to a single line, known as “Indian file.” I reunited with my cubs and was thrilled to learn ...

By Kangaroo Sixer Jeremy Today, I attended my weekly scout CCA, where I reunited with my fellow scout members, and we chatted happily together. We started the meeting with a color party, which set a cheerful tone for the day. Next, we gathered to listen to our leaders' instructions about the activities planned for later. After that, we moved to "Six Corner" to discuss our upcoming art and craft projects. We were tasked with creating two items—Item A and Item B (I won't spoil the surprise for the P6 seniors!). Half of my group worked on Item A, while the other half focused on Item B. We poured our best efforts into both projects, and we felt proud of the final products. We were confident that the P6 seniors would love what we made! Once we finished, we tidied up the area, as there was some rubbish on the floor after our activity. We then headed to the library, where we practiced singing campfire songs with our leaders. It was a fantastic time filled with laughter and c...

By Koala Sixer Ng Kye At the start of our meeting, after the flag-raising ceremony, we took a few minutes for "Six Corner," a dedicated time for goal-setting and discussion. This allowed us to reflect on our objectives and share our aspirations with one another. Following this, we divided into two groups: the first-year scouts and those of us in our second, third, or fourth years. The first-year scouts were led to the 1B classroom, where Hathi went through the requirements for the Bronze Arrow, and many began working on their Bronze Arrow. As part of the more experienced group, we moved to the 1A classroom, where we engaged in a SCDF Crime Prevention test aimed at earning the Crime Prevention badge. This session was both informative and practical, equipping us with essential skills for recognizing and preventing crime, which are valuable not just in scouting but in our everyday lives. Once we completed the test, we switched places with the first-year group to participate in b...