2009 Frank Cooper Sands

Dear all,
I am pleased to announce that our Scout Troop and Venture Unit have both achieved the GOLD awards for 2009. This is the 3rd consecutive Gold for our Ventures and the 1st for our Scouts in recent memory. Kudos to all the teachers, adult leaders, parents and of course our ventures and scouts who have made all these possible. Nonetheless, awards are purely recognition of efforts and we will continue to remain true to our values in moulding the characters of our Ventures and Scouts and to guide them to become better persons. Have a nice day!

Warm regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Meeting on the 26/3 and the remaining dates of scout meetings before SA1

Greetings,

1)There would be an informal meeting on the 26/3 ( Friday), which means that there would not be an opening ceremony. However, all Scouts are required to bring their full uniform. On that meeting, a commissioner would be coming down to see how AVSL Ben Sho conducts the Ventures' meeting. Although the main focus would be on the Ventures, the Scout unit should maintain high discipline and also be respectful towards the commissioner.

Fall in attire: Half uniform
Fall-in time: 1350hrs
Venue: 5N1 classroom*,

* the venue is not confirmed

On the meeting, refrain from hanging or leaving any of your belongings (e.g. bags, uniform) beside the Scout den.

For the Sec1s, do take note that the World Scout Badge test will be conducted on the 26/3 meeting. Please study the notes given during OC as it will be tested. For those who have not pay PL Zhixin $18.50, please bring exact change.

For the Sec2s and above, there would be a Speech Day rehearsal. It is compulsory to all Sec2 and above Scouts. the only excuse would be injuries or feeling unwell.

Also, for those who have not submitted their job week money & cards, kindly bring them during the meeting.

2) The remaining dates for Scout meetings before SA1 are listed below:
- 26March
- 9 April
- 10April
- 16April

Do take note that 2nd April is a public holiday (Good Friday), therefore there would not be any scout meeting on that day. This does not include extra meetings (campfire committee meetings, campfires, specialist trainings, etc).

3) For those Scouts attending Earth Hour, meet PL Nathan at the entrance of Raffles City which links to City Hall MRT station at 1800hrs on 27/3(Saturday). Please do not be late.

4)There would be a campfire organised by Zhonghua Secondary School on the 27/3 (Saturday). Meet at the void deck opposite school at 1730hrs. Attendance is compulsory unless you have valid reasons.

Yours-in-Scouting,
PL Nathan Chang
Chairman of Southern Cross Committee 2010

Summary of activities for March Holidays

Dear all,

1. To follow up on PL Kevin's post, not all scouts are involved in both the SANA and water conservation courses. The list of participants for both courses can be found under this link. http://www.mediafire.com/?gnonqjmlmgu

2. Job Week will be conducted all over Singapore from 13-20 March. However i would suggest that the Scouts do their best to achieve their target earlier so that it will not be too taxing on them. At the end of the day, Job Week is to inculcate in Scouts the dignity of labour and the value of honest work. The concept of service before self; service to the community and the nation is an important aspect and an integral part of the Scout Training.

3. Finally on Sat (20/3), approximately 20 scouts will be going to our first campfire this year at St Margaret's Secondary where they get to mingle and interact with scouts n guides from other schools. The campfire will end latest by 930pm. There will be a number of campfires every year, including our own. Thus we will rotate the scouts such that all of them will have the opportunity to go through the night of joy and fun.

4. Mr. Zhang Huasheng will be collecting the Job Week cards and money on Saturday (20/3) 9am-10am. All scouts are to report to the scout den by 9am. Reason for not collecting it after school reopens is because we would not want the scouts to hold onto the money from morning till afternoon on that particular Friday. As it may involve hundreds of dollars, it is best for us to consolidate the money as soon as possible.

Warm regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Courses during the March Holidays

Dear Parents and Scouts,

1. Registered scouts will be attending the SANA (Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association) 2010 course on the 18th of March, Thursday, from 0900 hrs - 1703 hrs.

We will be assembling at the void deck of the flat at 7:30 a.m. sharp , which is directly opposite of our school, St. Gabriel's Secondary School.

Thereafter, we will travel via public transports.

For your information, this is a 1-day course at the SANA Headquarters. The address is listed directly below, should you intend to travel by yourself or for parents to transport their sons back home after the course.

Sengkang Community Hub

No.2, Sengkang Square #05-01 (S545025)

2. Scouts who have registered for the Water Conservation Course will be required to assemble at the void deck of the flat, directly opposite of school at 19th of March, Friday, 7:30 a.m. Sharp.

Thereafter, we will be taking Serangoon MRT, to Tanah Merah MRT.

There will be a shuttle bus available at 8:30 a.m. leading to Bedok, outside Tanah Merah MRT bus station to transport us to the NEWater visitor centre.

The address is :

NEWater Visitor Centre,

20, Koh Sek Lim Road,

Singapore 486593

For more information, kindly take a look at the website of PUB.

http://www.pub.gov.sg/events/School/Pages/WaterAmbassadors.aspx

Should you have any enquires, please contact me at 92215757 or deathzbinder@yahoo.com.sg

Thank you very much.

Yours-In-Scouting

Kevin Tan

Patrol Leader

Greetings,

There will a meeting on the 12/3 (Friday). The duty patrol of the meeting would be Kingfisher.

Fall-in time: 1400hrs

Items to bring:
1) Water bottle
2) Full uniform ( with red national scarf)
3) PT kit

There would be a Drill(1) test for the sec2s on the upcoming meeting.

This would be the last Scout meeting this year that we are going to wear the national scarf. For further meetings, we would be wearing the 100th year of Scouting scarf. For those who have not get the white scarf, please purchase it from the scout HQ.

For the sec2s & 3s, please be reminded that there will be a campfire meeting on 13/3 (Saturday)at SL Shaun's house. the meeting will start at 1300hrs, do not be late. Attendance is compulsory.

For any doubts or questions, please ask your fellow PLs. Thank you.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Nathan Chang
Chairman of the 2010 Southern Cross Committee