Henry Park Pelican (Cub) Scout

By Koala Sixer Bai Lechuan Today was definitely a day to remember! We went on a 7km hike from Windsor Nature Park to Rifle Range Nature Park, starting around 8:00am and finishing around 12:00pm.   We started early in the morning while the weather was still quite cool. Everyone was feeling pretty energetic at first, and we were excited to get started. The first part of the hike was quite relaxing as we walked along the trails and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings. We saw lots of trees, plants, and different parts of nature along the way. As we continued, the hike slowly became more tiring. Some parts of the trail had slopes and uneven ground, so we had to watch our steps and take our time. We stopped a few times to catch our breath, drink some water, and rest before continuing. Even though we were getting tired, we kept encouraging each other and making jokes along the way, which made the hike much more enjoyable. One of the best parts was simply being away from the busy roa...

  By Senior Sixer Kiefer Koo Today was a very meaningful day because our Scout unit had our handover ceremony. Before the ceremony started, I was feeling quite nervous because I did not know what to expect. My heart was beating faster than usual, but I also felt excited to see what was going to happen. During the ceremony, I was appointed as the new Senior Sixer. When I heard my name being called, I was surprised and proud at the same time. Becoming a Senior Sixer is a big responsibility, and I know that I have to be a good role model for the younger Scouts. Although I still feel a little nervous, I am excited to challenge myself and learn how to become a better leader. Before the handover ceremony, We went into six corner. During my six corner, me and my Sixer checked our cub scout's uniform's and discussed about what our goals and objectives for today's scout meeting. We then got back into Indian file and split into different groups (P3, P4, P5 and P6). We went through th...

  By Senior Sixer Kiefer Koo Day 3 of our camp was packed with exciting and meaningful activities that helped us develop our scouting skills while strengthening our teamwork and resilience. We began the day with a 7 km hike along the Green Corridor before making our way back to school. The journey was both enjoyable and challenging, allowing us to appreciate nature while building our endurance and perseverance. After returning to camp, we had inspection, where we learnt the importance of discipline, cleanliness, and maintaining high standards. As part of the inspection, we also had to lay out our wet and dirty clothes to dry. This was one of the activities that many people disliked, but honestly, I found it quite fun. Next, we had an outdoor cooking session. Working individually, I had to prepare and cook my own meal using only my mess tin. This activity taught us valuable life skills such as cooking without a stove, being responsible for ourselves, and solving problems independent...

  By Senior Sixer Alessia Kwok I woke up very early even though Hathi had advised us to get up only at 6.30 a.m. My tentmates, Sarah Li and Alexa, were still asleep, so I rolled up my sleeping bag and sat quietly in the tent until I saw the sun beginning to rise. By then, Sarah and Alexa had also woken up. We helped one another fold our sleeping bags before heading to the toilets to wash up. After breakfast, we had area cleaning while participants from the other schools started packing up their tents. Once that was done, it was time for inspection. Everyone brought their belongings to the Lower ISH, where the boys and girls were separated for the inspection. The inspection went much more smoothly than I had expected, and before long, we were packing up and bringing our bags back to our tents. Next, we split into groups and rotated through activities on orienteering, first aid, and leadership. We learnt so much about scouting skills, leadership, and teamwork. For lunch, we prepared ...

  By Senior Sixer Alessia Kwok This time, the Cub Scout Leadership Training Camp (Sixer Training Camp) started on a Friday instead of the usual Saturday. After being dismissed from school, I headed home for lunch, changed into my scout uniform, and quickly returned to school with my camping bag for Day 1 of camp. I was excited but also a little nervous because there would be participants from other schools, so I would be taking part in the activities with many unfamiliar faces. When I arrived at school, I was pleasantly surprised to see more girl scouts than I had expected. The start of the camp was slightly delayed because some schools were unable to arrive on time. Once everyone had gathered, we quickly split into our groups. I was in Hedgehog, and I was relieved to find a few familiar faces there—Sarah Li, Gangaa, and Alexa. It was soon time for dinner, but not before we learnt the "makan cheer" from Hathi, which we had to perform before every meal. Although we couldn'...

  By Senior Sixer Isaac Li When I reported to the school hall this morning, I headed over to Kangaroo instead of sitting with the other Senior Sixers. Why? Because today was the Amazing Trail, and I couldn't wait for it to begin! After the briefing ended and our team planned our strategy, we grabbed some snacks and set off. We took a bus to MacRitchie Reservoir. After completing our knot-tying task, we travelled by MRT to our next location. At Marina Financial Centre, we successfully completed two levels of the Cyber Security station, earning a good number of points. We then stopped at VivoCity for lunch at McDonald's before continuing to Labrador Park. After a satisfying meal, we made our way to Labrador Park and completed the First Aid station. The rest of the race was a blur as we rushed from station to station, including Jurong Lake Gardens. We managed to make it back to school just two minutes before the deadline. Then came the video editing, but I had to leave to practise...

Term 1 Week 5 By Koala Sixer Damon Kwok   I arrived at school at 0845hrs, all excited to welcome the new recruits into the Six.  Shortly after, we formed up for Colour Party and then gathered in Indian File as instructed by Senior Sixer Ryan. Kaa started calling out the name of each of the recruits and which six they would be in, and everyone was eager to find out which recruit will be joining their Six. As the recruits were assigned to their Six, the members of each Six warming welcomed them.  After that, we were split into groups for games on scouting knowledge. The first game involved us sitting in a circle with a cone in the middle. An alumni would ask questions related to scouting and whoever knew the answer would run to the cone, pick it up and shout out the answer. That would give the Six a point.  The next game involved 2 groups playing rock, paper, scissors”. Members of each group would take turns to play rounds of “rock, paper, scissor” wit...