Henry Park Pelican (Cub) Scout

By Deputy Senior Sixer Ang Yi Chen  On 17 May, I had one last wonderful opportunity to participate in The Amazing SG60 Trail 2025. The event was nothing short of spectacular – filled with energy, laughter, adventure and a great sense of unity!  As the Deputy Senior Sixer, I was proud to be placed in Platypus. I arrived bright and early at 7.30 AM, buzzing with anticipation. The day began with a lively briefing by our enthusiastic and cheerful Ikki, who unveiled the theme for this year: The Amazing SG60 Trail 2025! The announcement set the mood and spirits were high as we received our limited-edition cotton T-shirts – a fun and thoughtful keepsake with clues on it.  We were joined by 80 guest scouts from three different northern schools: Waterway Primary, Horizon Primary and Springdale Primary. It was great meeting new friends who shared the same adventurous spirit! Our Six, Platypus, was split into two groups – one headed east and the other west. I was in Group One,...

By Senior Sixer Zac Loh This year’s Amazing Race was one of the most thrilling experiences I’ve had, especially because it was my first time participating in Possum. I felt a strong sense of responsibility not to let the other six members of my team down, which made the challenge even more meaningful. Unlike previous years, this time we were split into two separate groups, which added a new layer of strategy and coordination to the race. The main objective was to identify the nearest MRT stations to some of Singapore’s oldest and most iconic locations, travel there using public transport, and create a compelling video documenting our journey. What I loved most was the spirit of teamwork and the adrenaline rush of racing against the clock. Each stop brought us to a place rich in culture and history—like traditional markets, colonial-era buildings, and timeworn alleyways—where we had to complete tasks or solve clues. One unexpected challenge came from a misunderstanding. An alumni mi...