NYAA Reflection Form

Dear Scouts,

This is a gentle reminder to submit your reflection forms for NYAA Silver (Sec 3s) and Bronze (Sec 2s). Please do place the forms in my pigeon hole outside the staff room. Alternatively, you may submit the forms directly to me before the meeting on Friday, (1st July 2011).

The deadline for submission of forms is Friday (1st July 2011). Your award will not be processed if you fail to submit the forms by then.

Regards,
Mr Johnson Sim.

Training Schedule for Term 3 & 4

Dear all,

training dates as follow. (Do note that there may be upcoming events like courses or campfires)

Fri 1-Jul 1330 - 1830 Mr. Zhang Huasheng Training
Fri 8-Jul 1330 - 1830 Ms. Siti
Fri 15-Jul 1330 - 1830 Mr. Johnson Sim
Fri 22-Jul 1330 - 1830 Mr. Lincoln Chan
Fri 29-Jul 1330 - 1830 Mr. Zhang Huasheng
Sat 30-Jul 0745 - 1230 Ms. Siti
Fri 5-Aug 1330 - 1830 Mr. Johnson Sim
Fri 12-Aug 1330 - 1830 Mr. Lincoln Chan
Fri 19-Aug 1330 - 1830 Mr. Zhang Huasheng
Fri 26-Aug 1330 - 1830 Ms. Siti
Sat 27-Aug 0745 - 1230 Mr. Johnson Sim
Fri 2-Sep Teacher's Day
Fri 9-Sep 1330 - 1830 Mr. Lincoln Chan
Fri 16-Sep 1330 - 1830 Mr. Zhang Huasheng
Training ceased for SA2 preparations

I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome our new members, Bryan, Ramana, Seth and Ryan into our Scout Troop. Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders, do take note and help to integrate them into our troop.

On a side note, it is also of utmost priority to work on the Progress Badges asap. Do bear in mind that the school may ask for a UG parade to commemorate NDP, so we may end up working within a very tight timeline. Thx

Yours-in-Scouting,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Invitation to Parents to our 52nd Annual Campfire

Dear Parents,

riding on our Scouts Vice-Chairman Egan's email, i would like to cordially invite all parents to attend our 52nd Annual Campfire themed "Guiding Light" this coming Saturday 18th June at 7pm.

However on a side note, i hope to impress upon you that all Scouts are to stay overnight till Sunday morning for the clearing up as a Team. I know they will be tired, may have church or tuition the next day. But i do seek your support and understanding based on the fact that if you are in my shoes and you allow 1 or 2 scouts to leave for home, it will be very unfair to the rest of the Scouts. It is our wish to instil camaraderie within the Scouts. Many thanks in advance and hope to see you all on Saturday!

Warm regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Invitation for parents for the Campfire on Saturday, 19 June

Dear Scouts,

Please note that your parents are invited for our unit's 52nd campfire. The campfire will start at around 7.30pm so they can arrive at around 7pm before the campfire starts.

If you have any questions, please call any PLs to clarify.
Thank You.

Yours-in-scouting,
Egan Mah
Patrol Leader

Extended Meeting on Wednesday, 15 June

Dear Scouts,

Please be informed that the meeting on Wednesday, 15 June will end at 6.30pm instead of 12.30pm. This is due to the incompletion of preparations on time.

If you have any questions, please call any PL or APL to clarify.

Thank You.

Yours-in-scouting,
Egan Mah
Patrol Leader

CHIJ St. Nicholas Campfire, SANA Course and Civil Defence Course

Dear Scouts,

Regarding the CHIJ St.Nicholas Campfire on 6 June 2011(monday), all scouts who are interested on attending please meet me at the blocks opposite the school on the day of the campfire at 5.30pm. You are supposed to wear your full uniform if u wish to attend the campfire, and please do have a snack before you come as dinner is not provided. As for parents who wish to pick up their sons after the campfire, do take note that CHIJ St. Nicholas is located at the holding school in Toa Payoh and not in Ang Moh Kio.

For the participants who have submitted their names for the SANA and Civil Defence Course, the dates of the course are 16 June and 6 September respectively. More details of the courses will be posted on the blog closer to the course dates, so please do check the blog regularly.

Yours-In-Scouting,
Michael Lee
Patrol Leader

Dear all,

Do take note of the following changes to the campfire training dates due to the insertion of Singapore Anti-Narcotics Course for some of the Scouts. And also, i have decided not to give out the information form (which lists the training dates) as i felt it will be better to update the blog in case of any changes. Thank you.

Mon 6-Jun 0745 - 1230
Wed 8-Jun 0745 - 1230
Fri 10-Jun 0745 - 1230
Mon 13-Jun 0745 - 1230 (CANCELLED)
Tues 14-Jun 0745 - 1230 (CANCELLED)
Wed 15-Jun 0745 - 1230 (NEWLY ADDED)
Fri 17-Jun 0745 - 1700*
Sat - Sun 18-19 June 0745 Sat to 1230 Sun

Regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Campfire Preparation Dates

Dear Parents / Guardians,
Our Scout Group will be holding our much-anticipated 52nd Annual Campfire this year, on 18 June 2011, Saturday.

A Campfire is an annual (bi-annual for some units) event whereby Scouts and Guides from the various secondary schools and pre-university institutes gather for a night of fun and in commemoration of the Scouting spirit. It is also a showcase of our members’ talents and skills in planning, organization, initiation and aesthetics (performances) to other units.

Being one of the oldest Scout Units in Singapore, we have proudly held a Campfire for every year since 1959. This year is no exception, marking a significant milestone in our Group’s rich history.

Therefore, in preparation for this important and jubilant event, there will be an increase in training and preparation sessions for the Scouts after their mid-year examinations. This is not only to ensure that preparations for the various campfire departments are adequate and well, but to also give your son / ward an insight into campfire (events) planning and organization as well as for them to progress in the aspects of our core skills such as leadership and pioneering.

Please note that attendance is compulsory for these trainings / preparations and will be taken as part of your son / ward’s overall CCA attendance. We understand that your family may be away for overseas trips and your son / ward will be expected to produce a Medical Certificate or a letter of excuse acknowledged by you if he is unable to attend any of the trainings. I have communicated with a few parents earlier on that we will try to hold the campfire in the early weeks of June but unable to do so due to time constraints. We seek your understanding in this matter.

The preparation dates are as follows:
Wed 1-Jun 0745 - 1230
Fri 3-Jun 0745 - 1230
Mon 6-Jun 0745 - 1230
Wed 8-Jun 0745 - 1230
Fri 10-Jun 0745 - 1230
Mon 13-Jun 0745 - 1230
Tues 14-Jun 0745 - 1230
Fri 17-Jun 0745 - 1700*
Sat - Sun 18-19 June 0745 Sat to 1230 Sun
(It is compulsory for all Scouts to stay overnight and help with the clearing-up the next morning. We would like to advocate the
“All for one, one for all” spirit among our Scouts and thus, we seek the parents’ understanding and support in regards to this matter.)

Please note that the timings for the campfire preparations are subjected to change in lieu of any unforeseen events. Lunch will be provided on 17 June, lunch and dinner on 18 June.

We would also like to extend our warm invitations to all parents to join us on the 18th of June for the campfire at 1900. Further information will be provided the week before the campfire.

After the event, all regular scout trainings will cease till school reopens. Tentatively, we may be participating in 1 or 2 campfires organised by other schools.

Thank you for your kind understanding and support.

An information form will be distributed to the Scouts this coming Friday.

Warm regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Combined UG Parade on 20th May

Dear all,
The combined UG Passing Out Parade has been scheduled on Fri 20th May. The rehearsal dates & timings will be as follows:

Wed 18/5 2pm–430pm (All Sec 4s & some Sec 3 KPs UG Cadets)
Thu 19/5 725am–830am & 3pm–530pm (All Sec 1-4 UG Cadets)
Fri 20/5 230 pm – 4 pm (All Sec 1-4 UG Cadets)


On the actual day itself, all Sec 1-3 UG cadets will form the supporting contingent. Only for Sec 1s, they will be wearing their school uniform while Sec 2-4s are expected to don their full uniform on that day.

The parade will start promptly at 5 pm and will end around 530 pm followed by a Tea reception from 530 pm to 6 pm at the canteen. Food has been catered.

All UG teachers will don their full uniforms on that day to mark the significance of this event and the whole function should end latest by 7pm. Mr Marcel Lee will be the Guest-of-Honour for this event.

In the event of wet weather, there will be a simple ceremony in School Hall (Handing over of flag and pace stick )

Warm regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Combined UG Parade

Dear all,
Do note that the Combined UG Parade has been postponed to 20th May. The details will be posted at a later date. The reason is because the school would much prefer the students to focus on their SA1 at this crucial time. I believe this should tie in well with our goals.

Finally, our Scout group will be going to Hong Kong for an Exchange Programme with the Hong Kong Scouts at the end of the year. I have spoken to the Scouts last week that they are to achieve a minimum of 60% in their overall combined percentage for SA1 before they can qualify for the trip. The reason for me not including the SA2 results is because i will not have time to react by the time the report slips are out at the end of the year. Our ultimate objective is that our Scouts perform well in both their CCA and academic studies.

The trip is not compulsory and i understand that you may be having family overseas trips during that period, and so not to worry if your child/ward is not able to join us for the Hong Kong trip. As of now, we still have a lot of planning to do andtentatively, the 4D3N trip will be held somewhere between mid-end Nov.

Thank you.

Regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Combined UG Parade

Dear all,

the school will be holding a Combined UG Parade on 21st April. The training dates as follows:

18 April Mon 3 to 6 pm parade square Sec 4s and 5s
19 April Tue 3 to 6 pm parade square Sec 4s and 5s
20 April Wed 3 to 6 pm parade square Sec 4s and 5s
21 April Thur 730 am parade square Everyone
21 April Thur 330 pm parade square Everyone

After which on 21st April, a tea reception will be held from 530-6pm. Thank you.

Warm regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Meeting on Friday, 15th of April

Dear Scouts,

There will be a meeting tomorrow. As there is speech day on Saturday, you will only need to bring your Half-u, with beret and boots. Also, please bring along your scout record books (sec 2s), pt kit and 1.5L Sprite bottle. There will be no opening ceremony.

As for saturday, for those involved in speech day, please be in school by 1.15pm. Bring along your FULL-U with beret and boots and 1.5L sprite bottle. The parade will start at 4 and will end before 5. You will be given CIP hours for all trainings.

If you have any questions, please clarify with any PLs.

Thank you.

Yours-in-scouting,
Egan Mah
Patrol Leader

Speech day parade rehearsal

Dear scouts,

There will be speech day parade rehearsal tomorrow starting at 4pm. This will only be for the sec 2s. Be in your PE shirt and school shorts. You will be given CIP hours for attending and this is COMPULSORY. Bring along your water bottle.

If you have any questions, please call any PL.

Thank You.

Yours-in-scouting,
Egan Mah
Patrol Leader

St Andrew's Secondary School Campfire, 9 April

Dear Scouts,

This is a reminder for all those who are attending the St Andrew's Secondary School campfire, Please meet at the blocks opposite St Gabriel's Secondary School at 5.30pm in your full uniform. Also, please have your dinner or a snack before you come as there will be no dinner provided.
Thank you.

Yours-In-Scouting,
Michael Lee
Patrol Leader

Speech day parade rehearsal for Thursday, 7 April

Dear Scouts,

There will be a speech day parade rehearsal tomorrow. All Sec 2s and 3s are to fall in by 7.20am LATEST. Please wear your PE attire with school shorts/pants. Also, please bring along your 1.5L Sprite bottle. As it is a thursday morning, all of you are expected to come and attendance will be taken. Thus, any dance specialist or other meetings cannot be held. As for the sec 1s, you are NOT required to attend the rehearsal as you will not be part of the parade this year.

If you have and questions, please call and ask your respective PLs. APLs, please spread the message to your patrol members.
Thank You.

Yours-In-Scouting,
Egan Mah
Patrol Leader