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

By Platypus Sixer Evan Li The Akela Award candidates embarked on their first aid test, while the remaining scouts participated in an orienteering activity. Dr. Koong and Mor (Dr. Ho) oversaw the first aid test, which comprised four components: CPR and AED, triangular bandage application, identification of first aid kit contents, and a multiple-choice test. Candidates arrived early to begin the test, which proved challenging but ultimately rewarding as we celebrated passing it. Meanwhile, the rest of the pack engaged in the orienteering activity led by alumni. New cubs familiarized themselves with the eight compass points and various trail signs, while older cubs learned how to orient a map using a compass and measure distances accurately. Following the test and activity, we held an investiture ceremony for the new recruits. Led by their Sixers and Assistant Sixers, they recited the Scout promise and were presented with their scarves. It was a profoundly significant day, particularly fo

By Kookaburra Sixer Jun Chen On Saturday, we were supposed to come and celebrate Chinese New Year with the old folk and play games with them. Since the leaders were preparing for the arrival of the old folk, they couldn't conduct badge testing, so I could come later. When I arrived, they were about to blow the whistle and start the colour party. Following the colour party, we were instructed to wait for the old folk at the bus bay. After a while, the old folk still hadn't arrived. They called, informing us of a delay, unable to arrive on time. Consequently, we proceeded inside, where Greywolf informed us that we would play a game with the old folk involving throwing table tennis balls onto an egg tray. The objective was to line up the most balls in a row, column, or diagonally to win. Soon, they arrived. The bus carrying the old folk parked in a parking lot, and they disembarked, making their way down from the bus. We guided them into Kidzone 2, where the games were set to take

By Emu Sixer Niu Yunhan I woke up at 6.00 a.m, unwillingly called up by the other sixers. We got changed and brushed our teeth quickly and then went to lead the morning exercise, which made us all more awake and ready for the day. We did it and went to eat breakfast, which was bread with cheese and ham. We did a very loud tick-tock chant. After breakfast, the tenderfoots returned to the Kidzone, where they practiced reciting the Scout Promise and Scout Law. Baloo then enlightened them about Baden Powell, the visionary founder of Scouts. As the camp drew to a close, the tenderfoots learned to pack their belongings and maintain cleanliness in the area, though a few lost items were found amidst the hustle. Departing with joyous hearts, they sang the campfire songs they had learned during their time together. I thought that this experience was very good for the tenderfoots as it helped them develop their independence and helped them learn more about Scouting. There, I witnessed first-hand

By Echidna Sixer Benjamin Ong It was a sunny morning and all of the tenderfoots arrived around 8.40 am. It was the first day of the tenderfoot camp. All of the tenderfoot seemed excited about the camp. Upon arrival, they were divided into four six: Ants, Bees, Chicks, and Ducks, and introduced to their respective Sixers and AS (Assistant Sixers). Following this, a simple flag break ceremony was conducted, led by Donald and Ewan. After the flag break, they engaged in various games such as broken telephone and drawing transfer, fostering camaraderie and laughter among the groups. Bagheera captivated their attention with the timeless tale of Mowgli, igniting curiosity and sparking lively discussions. At about 11.15 am, they all took a tea break where the leaders distributed snacks to the tenderfoot. Following this, the tenderfoot all participated in a foot drill where they learned how to do “Baris Sedia”. They had their first experience of cooking their own food, preparing lunch independe

By Senior Sixer Donald Or At 8:30 am, quite a lot of people had already reached school and were sitting down patiently. The sixers started to bring out the flagpole and into the kidzone. They then tied the flag to the flagpole. Luckily, the senior sixers tied it on the right side this time. Soon, the senior sixers blew the whistle and the cubs gathered into horseshoe formation. The new recruits formed a squad behind the horseshoe formation. There were quite a number of new recruits. After colour party, the recruits followed Kaa and Grey wolf to Kidzone 2 for their activities. As for the main pack, after the colour party everyone gathered into the Indian file. The senior sixers gave the sixers files for attendance. After that, the unit was split up into a few groups and they went to various stations, each conducting a lesson by a leader. The first station was conducted by Bagheera and he taught the cubs about the values a pelican has and why it is inside our scout troop’s name. The seco