Henry Park Pelican (Cub) Scout

Written by: Caleb Liow, Sixer & Scribe                                           "Beep..."the sound of the senior Sixers' whistle echoed through the air .Taking the cue , we formed horseshoe and conducted Colour party. Afterwards ,we sat in Indian file to receive our instructions :the Sixers were told to form their own six corner. Then , we had to  help the cubs in our six's who have yet to achieve bronze arrow obtain it.4 of my members did not have it, but after reading their record book , I was glad to know that most of them (my six) were almost finished . Raksha announced that she was expecting everyone to have at least the bronze arrow by the end of this year ."Lucas Lim , bronze arrow" Pleased to hear that one of my six  members had obtain a badge, I realized that he was the first new scout to achieve bronze  arrow . I was proud of his effort and encouraged him to receive silver arrow. Our next task: Using the newspapers  we had brought , we ha

Written by: Lucas Tan, Senior Sixer & Scribe Today, Baloo taught us how to do the Colour Party as some of us were unfamiliar with it. Baloo taught us the protocol in doing the Colour Party which is observed weekly in every meeting.   The Senior Sixer would call the Sixer of any six and that chosen Sixer would have to take a step back and march to the flagpole.   The Sixer would say, “Turn,” and the Senior Sixer/Assistant Senior Sixers would have to turn to face the flag pole too.    The Sixer   would then release the attached rope on the flagpole and “break” the flag. The Sixer would have to ensure that the correct side of the flag is facing all the cubs. Once done, the Sixer   would secure the flag and salute.   In return, both the Senior Sixer and the Assistant Senior Sixers would have to salute to the flag too. Then, all three of them would turn back, face the cubs while the chosen Sixer would march back.   As for the Sunset Party, it is merely the opposite of th

Written by: Andrew Yeo, Assistant Senior Sixer & Scribe MAP FOR THE HIKE The day was exciting as we are going on the first hike of the year. Most of us were motivated at the beginning as we gathered outside the library in school at 6.30a.m. :)  I had to help the sixers sort out the submission forms by their Six.   Soon, the senior sixers and I blew our whistle to get the cubs in Indian file to mark attendance. After that, the adult leaders briefed us on the hike and dispersed us go to the toilet and to fill our water bottles up. The two buses loaded with noisy cubs drove us to Venus Drive, a parking lot near the starting point of the hike. After the adult leaders were assigned to each six, the hike began ! Yay! We are finally moving off!!! What's the hold up? At the beginning of the hike, we were all very energetic but as we climbed up a few of the “hills”, we were losing our steam. I obs

Here are some pictures of our Sixers forming the Scout's Contingent at HPPS National Day Celebration on 7th August 2013. Ka Henn who attended all footdrill practices, has the privilege to represent the scout marching in with HPPS School Flag. Looking smart & ready! Sixers forming the Scout's Contingent.. Sediya position... The National Anthem... Majulah Singapura! HAPPY 48th BIRTHDAY, SINGAPORE!!

Written by: Janice Koong, Assistant Senior Sixer and Scribe Today was not going to be a usual scout meeting. After the usual horseshoe, we lined up in Indian File and the Sixers took their cubs’ attendance. The Sixers were instructed to have Sixers’ Corner and go through the Test Booklets with their cubs. All were given ten minutes and had to assemble again thereafter. Next, Raksha gave out a few badges. Then, we started the Athlete Badge test. Time for proper training… :D There were 6 stations: 50m Skipping, Sergeant Jump, Throwing the Cricket Ball, Long Jump, 50m Sprint and Shuttle Run. Louis briefed us on each station and which station each Six should start with. After that, we changed into half-uniform and went to our respective stations. I started with the 50m Skipping, and ended with the Long Jump. It was really fun. Everyone enjoyed the morning exercises although some became quite exhausted. Soon, I had to leave for my Cooking Proficiency Badge test