Change in meeting venue for 27 October

Dear Scouts,

We are unable to visit Serangoon NPC today, due to certain clashes with scheduling which was only confirmed this morning.

We will carry on with our training today in school.

Please meet today, 1245pm outside the Scout Den instead.



Sincerest apologies for this lapse.


Yours-in-Scouting
Mr Johnson Sim
AGSL

Meeting on 27/10/15

Greetings Scouts

There will be an informal meeting this Tuesday 27/10/15 from 1pm to 5pm. All scouts are to fall in by 12.45pm, outside Mac Donalds @ NEX (side facing field).

Please be in your Half Uniform with Crux Shirt. Also please bring along your Scarf, PT Kit and your water bottles.

Yours in Scouting

Sean Tan

Patrol Leader

SSA Photo Competition

Dear All,

  

The Resource Team is organizing a Photo Competition for all members. 

 

With digital cameras and handphones, Scouts are able to capture the various activities they participate in and share them with friends on social media. This competition is to encourage Scouts to be creative and capture their own photos for sharing. 

Below are rules of the competition.  Entries can be submitted as individuals or as a scout group.

 

The rules of the competition are as follows:

 

1.       The theme of the photo competition is “Engaging, Exciting and Empowering”.
 

2.       Contestants are encouraged to use the SG50 Jamboree as an opportunity to take the photos. As an example, photos can show Scouts engaging with the communities(local as well as international), or showing Scouts participating in exciting activities, or displaying leadership skills on either of the above tagline.
 

3.       Images should be in jpeg format and be at least 3000px on the longest side.
 

4.       Contestants are allowed to used filters or perform post processing on the photos before submission.
 

5.       The scouts in the photo must be clearly identified as scouts and they should at least be wearing a scarf.
 

6.       Submissions are to be made via Facebook,  https://www.facebook.com/scoutsgphotocontest.
All photo submissions must be accompanied by a caption that is relevant to the theme.
 

7.       Contestants are encouraged to share the submission with friends and family to gather as many "Likes" as possible. 
 

8.       Contestants must own the copyright of the photo and obtain permission/model releases from persons in the photo.
 

9.       Contestants must keep the original photo in high resolution(at least 3000px on the longest side) and be prepared to hand over to the Resource Committee(SSA) upon request.
 

10.   By participating in this competition, contestants have agreed to allow The Singapore Scout Association(SSA) to use the photo in full or in part for promoting Scouting.
 

11.   SSA will not be liable for any damages or loss in the production of these photo.
 

12.   The closing date is 29 February 2016.
 

13.   Cash Prize:  First Prize - $500, Second Prize - $300, and Third Prize - $200, 10 consolation prizes - $50
 

14.   The Judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entertained.
 

15.   The contest is opened to all registered members of SSA.
 

 

Do let your teachers know if you are interested to take part in the competition. All the best!

 

 

Yours-in-Scouting,
Mr Sim

 

Holiday Meetings

Greetings Scouts

Below are the dates of the meetings during your holidays.

27 October, Tuesday (1pm to 5pm)

30 October, Friday (1pm to 5pm)

3 November, Tuesday (1pm to 5pm)

6  November, Friday (1pm to 5pm)

13  November, Friday (1pm to 5pm)

Please note that the attire will be PT kit and the dates of the meetings will be subjected to change.

Yours in Scouting 
Sean Tan
Patrol Leader

Attendance summary for Semester 2

Dear Scouts,

please look through your attendance records for the June holidays and Semester 2. The link (Scouts Attendance 2015) can also be found under the "Links" section in the left sidebar.

You are required to submit an MC or a parent's letter for the days on which you are absent.

We will be uploading your attendance records into the system on 16th September, so please make it a point to submit your MCs / letters before then.


Yours-in-Scouting,
Mr Johnson Sim
AGSL

St Patrick's Campfire

Greetings Scouts

There will be a St Patrick's School Pajigwad Scouts Campfire.
Date: 31 October 2015 (Saturday)
Arrive by: 6.30pm *(There will be light refreshments served at 6.30pm to 7.00pm)
Expected to end by: 9.30pm
Venue: St Patrick's School, Assembly Ground (490 East Coast Road, 429058)
Attire: Full Scouts Uniform

If you are interested to attend, please inform your Patrol Leaders of your respective patrols as soon as possible.
Thank you.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Damian Teo
Patrol Leader

CCA Stand Down

Greetings Scouts

There will be no more trainings on Thursday mornings and Friday afternoons in lieu of your upcoming examinations.
If there are trainings, it will be on the blog and your APLs will inform you as well.

Yours in Scouting
Andrew Toh
Patrol Leader

Meeting on 28/8/15

Greetings Scouts

There will be an informal meeting this Friday 28/8/5 from 2pm to 6pm. All are to fall in by 1.45pm.

Please bring both your Crux Shirt and your UG Shirt(black one) along with a pair of shorts. This will be your attire for the whole day. 

Also bring your water bottles along as well.

These are the following teams on that date:

Captains Ball Team 1

Ethan 

Krux

Ryker

Yi Jie

Magesh 

Joshua Sebastian

Captains Ball Team 2

Josiah 

Josh Thaddeus

Benjamin

Abbas

Adnan 

Shamir

Basketball Team 1

Kai Xiang 

Lowell

Jason 

Dominic 

Aaron

Samuel

Joshua 

Football Team 1

First team

Kuhan

Jarret 

Nicholas

Lance

Damian

Yang Keat

Hari

Football Team 2

Piyawat

Sean Tan

David

Bryan Gomes

Gerard

Sean Tham

Xavier

Yours in Scouting

Andrew Toh 

Patrol Leader

Meeting on 27/8/15

Greetings Scouts

There will be an informal meeting this Thursday 27/8/15 from 7.30am-8.30am. Please come in PT Kit and do not be late. 

Yours in Scouting

Andrew Toh 

Patrol Leader

Arrow Scouts 73rd Campfire

Greetings Scouts,

There will be an Arrow Scouts 73rd Campfire.
Date: 29 August 2015 (Saturday)
Arrive by: 7.15pm
Expected to end by: 9.30pm
Venue: Victoria School, 2 Siglap Link (S448880)
Attire: Full Scout Uniform

These are the people who have signed up for the campfire:
  1) Benjamin Tan
  2) Andrew Toh
  3) Joshua Oei
  4) Dominic Chan
  5) Jarret Hui
  6) Abbas Hafiz
  7) Hari Murali
  8) Gerard Emmanuel
  9) Ethan Tang
10) Nigel Ng
11) Ambrose
12) Krux Chiong
13) Samuel Chua
14) Damian Teo

*For these people who have signed up, please meet at Paya Lebar MRT Station at 5pm sharp.

Yours-in-Scouting,
Damian Teo
Patrol Leader

Meeting on 21/8/15

Greetings Scouts

There will be an formal meeting this Friday 21/8/5 from 2pm to 6pm. Please be in your Full Uniform before opening ceremony and classroom will be open at 1.30pm for 

you all to change.

Duty patrols are to set up and finish the flag pole by 1.30pm

Please bring your PT Kit and your water bottles as well. Also bring a set of mess tins, utensils, utility knife and tinder and kindling.

Yours in Scouting

Andrew Toh 

Patrol Leader

Meeting on 20/8/15

Greetings Scouts

There will be an informal meeting this Thursday 20/8/15 from 7.30am-8.30am. Please come in PT Kit and do not be late. 

Yours in Scouting

Andrew Toh 

Patrol Leader

Meeting on 14/8/2015

Greetings Scouts

There will be an formal meeting this Friday 14/8/2015 from 2pm to 6pm. Please be in your Full Uniform before opening ceremony and classroom 2E2 will be open at 1.40pm for you all to change.

Duty patrols are to set up and finish the flag pole by 1.40pm.

Please be sure to bring along your tinder and kindling.

Please bring your PT Kit and your water bottles as well.

Yours in Scouting

Sean Tan

Patrol Leader

Meeting on 13/8/2015

Greetings Scouts

There will be an informal meeting this Thursday 13/8/2015 from 7.30am-8.30am. Please come in PT Kit and do not be late. Scouts who have been mentioned for a retest, please bring a pen along with you.

Yours in Scouting

Sean Tan

Patrol Leader

Meeting on 3/8/15

Greetings Scouts

There will be an formal meeting this Monday 3/8/15 from 2pm to 6pm. Please be in your Full Uniform before opening ceremony. There will be no meeting on that Friday 7/8/15. Duty patrols are to set up and finish the flag pole by 1.30pm. 

Please bring your PT Kit and your water bottles as well.

Yours in Scouting

Andrew Toh 

Patrol Leader