Training Dates for Term 2

Dear all, Term 2 training dates as attached.

Fri 25-Mar 1330 - 1830 Mr. Zhang Huasheng Training
Sat 26-Mar 1800 - 2130 Mr. Johnson Sim Zhonghua Campfire
Fri 1-Apr 1330 - 1830 Ms. Siti Masykura Training
Sat 2-Apr 0745 - 1230 Mr. Zhang Huasheng Training
Fri 8-Apr 1330 - 1830 Mr. Lincoln Chan Training
Sat 9-Apr 1800 - 2130 Mr. Lincoln Chan St Andrew's Campfire
Fri 15-Apr 1330 - 1830 Ms. Siti Masykura Training
Sat 16-Apr Afternoon (TBC) All Speech Day Parade

Do note that for the Campfires at other schools, not the whole Troop will be involved as the no. of participants per school is limited. So the Scouts will be taking turns to participate.

Finally, after the Speech Day event, there will be no more meetings so as to allow all Scouts to focus on the SA1 exams. The preparations for our Annual Campfire will kickstart after the exams. Meanwhile, do put in your best efforts and excel in both your academic work and in Scouting.

Thank you.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

No Meeting on 19/3 and job week updates

Dear Scouts,

This is a reminder that there will be NO SCOUT MEETING tomorrow (19/3). The next meeting will be on Friday, 25th March.

Also, job week has officially ended. Thus, you are not allowed to knock on doors looking for jobs anymore. However, if you want to, you can still do chores, but at home only. We will only be collecting your job week cards on Friday. Finally, congratulations to those who have reached your target.

Thank You.

Yours-In-Scouting,
Egan Mah
Patrol Leader

Meeting on Friday, 11th of March

Dear Scouts,

There will be a meeting tomorrow. Please bring along your half-uniform with beret and black shoes (for sec 1s) and marching boots (for sec 2s and 3s). Also, please bring your 1.5L Sprite bottle and your scout record book.

Fall-in by 1.50 in your PT kit outside the scout den. Disciplinary actions will be taken against those who fail to turn up without a valid reason or any one of those mentioned above.


Thank You.

Yours-in-scouting,
Egan Mah
Patrol Leader

Job Week 2011

Dear Parents/Scouts/Ventures/Rovers,

Job Week is an annual fund-raising event that will be carried out from Sat 12 Mar to Fri 18 Mar. The main purpose of the Job Week is to inculcate in Scouts the dignity of labour and the value of honest work. Scouting provides fundamental and foundational training in the inculcating of these intangibles. The values, no doubt will enable the Scouts to be better leaders and citizens of tomorrow in our affluent society. It helps Scouts to understand the need to render service before they go out to earn money for their Units and for the Association. 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. It emphasizes that Scouts must perform a job in order to earn the funds and not to beg for donations. The funds raised will be used to finance training and programme activities for our Scouts to prepare them for a purposeful and responsible adulthood, always ready to serve God, Country and Humanity.


The Scout must
* maintain a positive Scouting image and uphold the good name of the Scout Movement.
* perform jobs only within the stipulated period, i.e. 0900h to 1900h daily from 12 to 18 Mar 2011 unless specially arranged by their Unit Leaders.
* observe the standing instructions printed on the Job Week card.
* wear the correct uniform in public and working attire when performing jobs.(Recruits should wear a Scout T-shirt and scarf)
* perform jobs in two or three, never alone.
* not to follow any stranger to anywhere, in any building or premises.
* carry what they need for the jobs in their bags or knapsacks, not in plastic or
shopping bags.
* know when and how to decline a job that is too difficult to handle
* say “thank you”, issue the Job Done cards after performing the task and be courteous at all times.
* make a police report for Job Week card stolen or lost and to indicate the amount collected.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Congratulations!

Dear all,
I am pleased to announce that our Scout Troop and Venture Unit have both achieved the GOLD awards for 2010. This is the 4th consecutive Gold for our Ventures and the 2nd consecutive Gold for our Scouts. 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.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

NO rehearsal to be conducted on 24th February 7am

Dear Ventures, Scouts and Parents,

I believe there is some miscommunication but there will be NO parade rehearsals in the morning on 24th Feb. The priority is to prepare for the Common Test which will be held at 9.05 sharp. Thank you.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Upcoming events for Founder's Day

Greetings,

Please be aware of the following upcoming events:

25th February 2011: Scout Meeting and Rehearsal for Founder' Day Parade on the 28th February 2011

26th February 2011: Founder's Day Celebration (Games Day)

28th February 2011: Founder's Day Parade

All events are held at school. Thank you.

Yours in Scouting,

AVSL Benjamin Sho

2006 Southern Cross Scout Troop

Full Uniform on 22nd February

Dear Scouts,
Due to the commencement and clash with the Common Tests this week, we will instead be holding our Founder's Day Parade on 28th February during morning assembly.

Do note that we still have to be in Full Uniform on 22nd February to commemorate Founder's Day and it is your responsibility to maintain your attire. Thank you.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Meeting on Friday, 18th of February

Dear scouts,

There will be a meeting tomorrow. Everyone please Fall-in by latest 1.50 after your lunch in pt kit outside the scouts den. Bring along your full uniform including leather boots (for sec 2s and 3s). Disciplinary actions will be taken against those who fail to turn up without a valid reason.

For the following scouts, please bring $66 to pay the ventures tomorrow:

1) Brandon (1E5)

2) Denzel (1E5)

3) Nathaniel (1N2)

For the following scouts, either bring $20 to pay the ventures all provide your mc for the OC camp which you missed:

1) Hugo Loy

2) Shane Danish

3) Uzer Daniel

4) Nigel Tan

5) Darren Ong

6) Ho June

7) James Lee

Thank You.

Yours-In-Scouting,

Egan Mah

Patrol Leader

Southern Cross T-Shirt

Greetings,

The Troop is purchasing new unit T-shirts and therefore, we need your sizes to be measured properly and you have to determine which size category you belong to. Once done, please submit your size to your Patrol Leaders. Here is the scale to measure your size for the unit shirt:

Male: Small Medium Large XL 2XL

Shoulder 17 18 19 20 21

Chest 38 40 42 44 46

Body Length 27 28 29 30 31

Sleeve Length 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5

We need the shirt sizes by this Friday, 18 Feb 2011. Thank you.

Yours in Scouting,

AVSL Benjamin Sho

2006 Southern Cross Scout Troop

Meeting on Thursday, 17 of February

Dear Scouts,

Please be informed that there will be a meeting this Thursday at 7am. This is for Founder's Day Parade next Tuesday. Please wear your pt kit.

Thank You and please do not be late.

Yours-in-Scouting,

Egan Mah

Patrol Leader

Scout Proficiency Badge Scheme

Dear all,

for those in pursuit of Proficiency Badges, the link can be found here: http://www.scout.sg/downloads/policies/Scout%20Proficiency%20Guidebook%20(010610).pdf

Regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Orientation Camp (11-13 Feb) 2011

Dear Scouts,

do be reminded that tomorrow is the start of our Orientation Camp and do bring along all necessary equipment. Attendance is compulsory and parents will be informed if you do not turn up without any valid reasons.

For the Sec 1s:
You should have already prepared your Scout Uniform (with the badges sewn on the shirt and beret badge attached to the beret) as you will be wearing them for the Investiture Ceremony held on Saturday night.

In case of any misunderstanding, the reason why i told you to cross out the items 1, 5, 10 and 13 is because those items have been bought and that you still have to bring them to camp.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Test during Orientation Camp

Greetings to all sec 2 and 3's Scouts,

During Orientation Camp, one of the components that I would like to test you guys would be on the component of having a knowledge of packing a rucksack/backpack.

Things that I would like to see for this component are as follows:

1. Items to be placed in the backpack.
2. The methods of placing light and heavy items.
3. The methods of placing important and least important items.
4. Methods of water proofing of items.
5. Basic knowledge of what a good backpack is and its functions.

Should there be any questions, do feel free to email me at Crux_Ventures@yahoo.com.sg . Thank you.

Yours in Scouting,

AVSL Benjamin Sho

2006 Southern Cross Scout Troop

Orientation Camp 2011 (11 Feb - 13 Feb)

Dear all,
for those who did not come to see me for the consent forms on Wed, pls do so by the coming Monday.

Points to take note for the consent forms:
For Sec 1-3:
You are required to pay $20 for the camp.

For Sec 4:
You are required to pay $5 for the camp as committee members.

Regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan