Venture Interview 2011

Greetings to all Secondary 3 Scouts,

The year is coming to an end and its time for our new recruitment of upcoming Ventures. Venturing is the next programme that is catered after the Scout Programme. The age range for Ventures is from 16 to 18.

I would like to address to all the Sec 3's that this year, it is compulsory for all of you to attend the Venture Interview as well as to join the Venture programme. The purpose of the interview is to provide an opportunity for the Leaders to understand you better and how you can improve in terms of your Scouting and daily life.

Below are the confirmed details of the Venture Interview:
Venue: St. Gabriel's Secondary School
Things to bring for the interview
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Resume
3. Portfolio
4. Full Scout Uniform (to be dressed by 0830hrs)

Are Sec 3's are to fall-in outside the Scout Den by 0830hrs and the interview will commence at 0900hrs.

Those who do not attend are to provide a Medical Certificate or an appropriate letter of excuse. Attendance is compulsory. If there are any questions regarding the interview, please feel free to drop us an email at crux_ventures@yahoo.com.sg

Get yourself prepared for the interview and see you on Saturday, 19 November 2011. Good Luck.

Yours in Scouting,
Benjamin Sho
Asst. Venture Scout Leader

Post HK Trip Tasks - Deadlines

To all Scouts who participated in the HK Cultural Exchange, the teachers and leaders hope you have had a fruitful and of course, enjoyable trip! :) Official Photos taken by AVSL Zhan Hao would be put on your ever favourite facebook on either my profile or his within these few days! So don't hesitate to tag one another! Don't forget to upload your albums as well!

Now.. as all of you would know, it's not over yet till all your assignments and tasks have been submitted.

So do take note of the following reasonable deadlines, which are to be adhered to STRICTLY. All late submissions will not be entertained. Always remember the 2nd night when you undertook the Scout Promise on your honour.

The sec 2s and 3s are to take charge of these (not only the Patrol Leaders for the trip):

01) Individual Reflections Write-Up (for your badge): All write-ups are to be completed and submitted to your Patrol Leader (in Microsoft Word Compatible Version Format) or a representative from your Patrols. The representative is to then send the files to my email - konglong167@hotmail.com - The documents are to be in my inbox by 20 November 2011 (Sunday) @ 2100hrs.

02) Patrol Hike Report (for your Advanced Scout Standard Exploration Component): As discussed to the PLs, all hike reports are to be sent to my inbox by 27 November 2011 (Sunday) @ 2100hrs. Do not forget to include the photos!

03) Patrol Journal and Hike Map Making: Also briefed to you guys already; all journals and maps are to be submitted to me physically (by PL or representative) by the end of this month

So a total of 4 things to do within these 3 points. Feel free to contact me should you need any help. I would suggest that you all meet during your free time at least twice(before some of you go overseas again)to complete everything. Remember that this is a privilege given to you, especially for the exploration portion so make the best use of it! And do a good one so that everything can be cleared smoothly.

So don't be like that...



Or you'll end up like this! (if you remember where you saw it)




Yours-In-Scouting,

Lin Junrong
Venture Adult Leader
2006 Southern Cross Scout Group

Enquiries about Shoes

Dear all,

have received a few enquiries about shoes in the midst of my packing.

Actually for Full Uniform, we expect either Scout shoes/boots. However, for ease of travelling, we are fine with black sport shoes too. Thx

Warm regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

A gentle reminder on the Checklist

Specially prepared for St Gabriel's Sec
CHECKLIST
0 Passport
0 Check Expiry Date – make sure it has been renewed
0 Clothes / Jacket
0 Sunscreen/ hat / cap
0 Undergarments etc
0 Socks
0 Covered Shoe & Slippers (to wear in hotel only)
0 Contact Lenses & Solution & Casing (you are strongly encouraged to bring
your specs as well)
0 Spare Specs
0 Sunglasses
0 Toothbrush & Toothpaste
0 Comb/hair cream
0 Shampoo / Facial Foam
0 Body shampoo
0 Towel (small one)/ face towel
0 Handkerchiefs/Wet Ones/Tissues
0 Stationery (Pen and Notebook)(Compulsory)
0 Digital cam and cables / Cameras / Batteries
0 Mobile Phone and charger (with your parents’ permission)
0 Alarm clock
0 HKG Dollars (1 SGD = 5.9 HKD)
0 Singapore dollars (for you to take cab home)
0 Water-bottle
0 Snacks, instant noodles
0 Deodorants
0 Motion sickness – eg axe-oil….
0 Your own medication (doctor’s prescription, if any)
0 Raincoat / umbrella
0 Small calculator for currency exchange
0 Small carrier bag for your daily trip out of the hotel (preferably water
proof)
0 Plastic bag( for you to put your used clothes)
0 Sewing kit, safety pin
0 Ask your friend to remind you about the trip the night before
0 Give our emergency contact number to your parents
0 Do you require any special meals?
0 EZ Link card upon arrival back to Singapore
0 Remind your parents when you are returning back
0 Inform your other teachers that you are not in Singapore during this time
(in case you have other activities in school)

Scouts Learning Trip to Hong Kong

Dear Parents/Guardians/Scouts,

My apologies for not being able to attend the briefing as i have something to attend to on that day. Anyway there are some important matters to update you all.

1. Just spoke to Mr. Ken on the phone and he informed me that the Scouts are to report to Terminal 3, NOT Terminal 2, at Row 10 area at 0700. I will be smsing all parents tomorrow to provide the final confirmation on the Terminal and Row No. So no worries.

2. A few Scouts failed to pass us your passports last Sat. Thus, a gentle reminder to bring your passports on the crucial day itself. We cannot afford to have any delays. Pls take note.

3. As for the arrival in Singapore on 12 Nov, parents may want to confirm the exact terminal online. Otherwise, u may give Ken a call at 97946085 a day prior to arrival.

Finally, I urge all to put on your best behaviour and let us strive to have a fulfilling trip in Hong Kong. Looking forward to the trip with you all.

Warm regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Meeting on Friday, 4th November

Dear Scouts,

There will be a meeting this Friday. Fall-in by 8am outside the scout den after having your breakfast. Bring along your Full-uniform, Pt kit, water bottles and scouts record book. Remember to study for your Exploration(1) test.


If you have any questions, feel free to call any of the PLs.

Thank You.

Yours-in-scouting,
Egan Mah
Patrol Leader

Hong Kong Heritage Trail 2011

Greetings Scouts,

As the trip is getting closer, I would require all those who are attending the Hong Kong Trip to do some preparation (homework) before the trip.

Do some read up on Scouting history (both international and local). You can find the information online. During the trip, we will have some quiz about Scouting in patrol levels. Some of the questions that I will asking would be as follows:

a. What is the full name of our founder of the Scout movement?
b. Who was the father of Scouting in Singapore?
c. Where was the first World Jamboree held?
d. Which are the countries do not have Scouting in their country?
e. Name me the current Scout districts active in Singapore.

These are some examples that will be asked during the quiz. Please do some read up about it. The purpose for doing this read up is to equip you with the necessary knowledge as you are guys are wearing the World Scout badge. Definitely, you need to have some foundation and if you don't know anything about Scouting, something is definitely wrong!

Do take some time to read up about it. Remember, our Scout motto is "Be Prepared". Please do your homework as it is very important for your personal upbringing. Thank you.

Yours in Scouting,
Benjamin Sho
Scout Leader

Scouts Learning Trip to Hong Kong

Dear participants,

The Hong Kong trip will go on as scheduled. See you and your parents on 5 Nov Saturday 9am at the AVA room.

Warm regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Meeting on Saturday, 29th of October

Dear Scouts,

There will be a meeting tomorrow. Fall-in by 8.20am, WITH THE FLAG POLE ALREADY BUILT. Have your breakfast before coming for meeting. Bring along your full-uniform, PT kit, water bottles and scout record book. The meeting will end at latest 12.30pm.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask any PL.

Thank You.

Yours-in-scouting,
Egan Mah
Patrol Leader

Scouts Learning Trip to Hong Kong

Dear Parents/Guardians, (Only parents of Scouts involved in Hong Kong trip)

We would like to invite you to a briefing on the Scouts’ Learning Trip to Hong Kong. Details as follows:


Date: 5 Nov 2011 (Sat)
Time: 0900 – 1000
Venue: AVA Room

The agenda includes:
1. An overview of the itinerary
2. Packing list
3. Flight details + Reporting Venue/Time
4. Emergency contact numbers
5. Q & A

Warm regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Scouts Learning Trip to Hong Kong

Dear all,

as of today, the tour agency has paid the deposit for the air tickets and has been trying hard to secure BP International Hotel, which is of utmost concern to all of us.

However, it is not within our power to do anything further as the teachers and old boys have settled the administrative procedures and itinerary respectively.

Nevertheless, i will still give out the information form (Details of Parents' Briefing on 5 Nov 9am) to the Scouts tomorrow after assembly. Fingers-crossed, we sincerely hope that the agency will settle the lodging within these few days. Otherwise, it will be devastating to see all our efforts wasted.

Do be assured that your cheques are with me and i will only make payment only after the hotel accomodation is confirmed.

Warm regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Meeting on Friday, 21st October

Dear Scouts,

There will be a meeting this Friday. Fall-in by 1.45pm outside the scout den after having your lunch. Bring along your Full-uniform, Pt kit, water bottles and scouts record book. As we may be having some games, you may want to bring along an extra set of clothes to change.

Sec 1s who are going for your learning journey in the morning do not have to bring along your uniforms and are to fall in by 2.20pm.

If you have any questions, feel free to call any of the PLs.

Thank You.

Yours-in-scouting,
Egan Mah
Patrol Leader

Training Dates for October-November

Dear Scouts,

training dates as follows:

Fri 21-Oct 1330 - 1830 Mr. Zhang Huasheng Training
Fri 28-Oct No training due to last day of school (Annual Staff Dinner)
Sat 29-Oct 0745 - 1230 Mr. Johnson Sim Training
Fri 4-Nov 0745 - 1230 Mr. Zhang Huasheng Training
Wed-Sat 9-12 Nov To be cfrmed Mr. Lincoln + Ms.Siti Hong Kong Trip

I reiterate that attendance is compulsory.

Yours in Scouting,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

54th Jamboree on the Air & 15th Jamboree on the Internet

Dear all,

Had no time to brief you all as exams have been ongoing for the past two weeks.
Nevertheless, do read up on the information and actively participate!

Message from Dr Mohd Effendy Bin Rajab as follows:

The annual JOTA-JOTI is here again! This year’s theme will revolve around “Peace, Environment and Natural Disasters”. Having a live conversation with a fellow Scout in some other place in the world gives the same excitement as having a normal Jamboree on the land without the normal expenses. Just like a normal Jamboree, the JOTA-JOTI is also an event when Scouts can share their experiences and exchange their ideas.

This year, the World Organisation of the Scout Movement will be hosting the 54th Jamboree on the Air & the 15th Jamboree on the Internet from 15 to 16 October 2011. WOSM has also announced that Astronaut and Scout Master Mike Fossum is planning to participate in JOTA from the International Space Station!

You can obtain more information (including whether he will be passing by near Singapore) at: http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/news/2011/jota_from_space In view of the heavy manpower resources our Scouts have will put into training for the National Patrol Camp and the forthcoming End of Year examinations, we are encouraging Scouts to participate in this event in the comfort of their own homes. More information about the event including the meaning of this year’s theme can be found at: http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/news/2011/jota_joti_2011. In addition, new participants may get some basic information at:http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/events/joti/jota_joti_for_newbies.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Mr. Lincoln Chan

Scouts Learning Trip to Hong Kong

Dear Parents,

I will be disseminating the edusave forms within the next few days, and will be collecting the forms, together with the cheque. Will attach an information form for your perusal.

My sincere apologies for the collection of money as i will need to proceed with the payment a month before the actual trip.

Appreciate your kind understanding as there is a great amount of planning and admin to be worked out on our part. At the end of the day, it is all for our Scouts.

Warm regards,
Mr. Lincoln Chan