Henry Park Pelican (Cub) Scout

By Kookaburra Sixer Bai Letian Today was one of the most exciting and enriching days of my life. We set off on an adventure planned by our leaders. It was a day meant for bonding, learning, and challenging ourselves in new ways. None of us quite expected how much we would discover—not just about the world, but about ourselves.  Our day began bright and early at an outdoor rock climbing venue. As we approached the towering climbing walls, a mix of excitement and nervousness bubbled inside me. Some walls stretched higher than the roof of a three-story building! Our instructor, a cheerful woman, taught us the basics of climbing—how to fasten our harnesses, tie safety knots, and the commands.  I remember standing at the base of the beginner wall, staring upwards and feeling a lump form in my throat. What if I slipped? What if I couldn’t make it to the top? However, I was confident and took a deep breath and began to climb. With every movement bringing me closer to my goal, I f...

By Koala Sixer Ng Kye  This week at scouts was a great blend of practical skills and creative teamwork. After our colour party, we lined up and were split into our sixes for a first-aid session. The main activity for this session was learning how to tie a head bandage and an arm sling using our scarves. The sixers were in charge of teaching the juniors since they all have their First Aid Badge and are proficient in the skills. They were able to pass on their knowledge to the rest of their six. Afterwards, two members from each six were chosen to demonstrate what they had learned to the leaders. It was a good challenge, but due to time constraints, not everyone was able to perform the bandages perfectly. Still, it was a great learning experience!  The second part of the meeting focused on an activity for International Friendship Day. Each six was tasked with creating two posters featuring a different ASEAN country. This was a chance for the assistant sixers to step up and...

By Kangaroo Sixer Jeremy Liu Today was a great day at Scout. We began with a colour party ceremony before our main scout meeting. The first activity was knotting. Our Scout leaders split us into three groups: first-year, second-year, and third-year scouts. The first-year scouts learned simple knots, while the second-year scouts practiced lashing techniques. The third-year scouts tackled a more advanced project, building a structure using square lashing with wooden poles. After knotting, we went to the PAL room for a briefing on our upcoming Amazing Trail event. Before the main briefing, our venture scout, Farren, gave an excellent presentation on Crime Prevention. He taught us about various types of crimes, such as property crime, and shared tips on how to stay safe. Farren's presentation was both informative and interesting. Once that was finished, the leaders briefed us on the Amazing Trail, explaining exactly what the event would involve and what we needed to do. After t...