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We're from first and second coy south.
We've got style we've got the zest,
Across the land we are the best.
So dont fool around cause we've got might
We've got all the guts to fight.
We've got a c-r-e-s-c,
We've got a e-n with a T
We've got a C-R-E-S-C-E-N-T
Might crescent mighty we!

Here are the lists of girls who have yet to hand up their clauses for their badges:

Heritage clause 1 and 2:
Nicole Phua
Lee Si Hui
Menakah

Heritage clause 3:
Charmaine Tan Ting Ting
Nicole Phua
Lee Si Hui
Elin Wee
Andrea Lai

Heritage clause 4:
Nicole Phua
Lee Si Hui
Andrea Lai

Crime Prevention Poster:
Ng Pei Jun
Janice Leong
Nicole Phua
Lee Si Hui
Christy Lin

Crime Prevention Logbook:
Ng Pei Jun
Janice Leong
Chia Wei Shuang
Thivya
Nicole Phua
Lee Si Hui
Andrea Lai
Christy Lin

If you have already handed your work up but your name is in this post, please find Cassandra. Date: 11 November 2009, Wednesday.
Venue: Canteen.
Attire: Guide T-shirt and School skirt.
Time: 9am - 1pm.

9.00am - 9.15am: Attendance taking.

9.15am - 10.00am: Camp briefing regarding the annual guides camp on what to prepare for it.

10.00am - 10.30am: Everyone is to assemble at the foyer, after attendance is taken, the bus will leave at 10.30pm sharp.

10.30pm - 11pm: Trip to Science Centre to view the 'Polar Bears' at the Omnitheatre.

11pm - 12pm: Time given to explore the Science Centre.

12pm - 12.30pm: The 'Polar Bears' Show will begin at 12.00pm and end approximately at 12.30pm.

12.30pm - 1pm: Guides whom parents are fetching them from school will take the shutter bus back to school and arrive at school at 1pm approximately. Other guides whom are leaving from the Science Centre will be dismissed at around 12.30pm.

All guides take note, please bring a light snack tomorrow and have a heavy breakfast before coming. For guides that have not handed up their various testwork (see previous post), please do so by tomorrow. Here are the clauses for the crime prevention badge, health badge and heritage badge

Crime Prevention
1. Keep a log book of articles, newspaper cuttings, photographs/pictures on crime prevention. Marks will be awarded for content, effort and presentation.
2. Design a poster measuring at least 37.5 cm by 27.5 cm with any form of
materials depicting the theme on crime prevention. Marks will be awarded for
message, effort and presentation.

Health
1. Keep the Guide Health Record for two months prior to the test
2. Discuss with the tester how she maintains good hygiene with regards to taking care of her hair, face and body.
3. Bring to the test two pairs of her own shoes to
a. Explain their suitability for different occasions
b. Explain the dangers of ill-fitting and unsuitable footwear
4. Explain to the tester how
a. health is affected by hygiene, smoking, food, drink, dieting and sleeping habits
b. she spends her leisure time to show that she is practising a healthy lifestyle.

5. Explain to the tester the importance of good eye care and cite some good practices that can be carried out.
6. Do a Log Book to show the following
a. The structure and function of teeth
b. The various oral hygiene aids and their uses
c. The importance of good nutrition for good dental health
d. 6 examples of food which contain ‘hidden’ sugar and how they affect dental health
7. Explain how a young child can be taught to practice good oral hygiene

Heritage
1. Visit a building or area of interest and give an account of her discoveries.
2. Know a story of the vicinity in the past, or describe the area at one period in the past.
3. Choose one of the following and discover something about its’ local legend, custom or craft; or discover the origin of six local place names.
4. Know something of the lives of three people who have played an interesting role in the history of Singapore Date: 9th November 2009
Venue: Parade square and basketball court.
Attire: Guides shirt and school PE shorts (Strictly no FBT or shorts)
Time: 9am – 1pm.

9.00am – 9.15am: Attendance taking.
9.15am- 12.45am: All levels (sec1-3) -Campcraft.
Concurrently, sec 2s and 3s who have not been tested for their Health Badge will be tested by Ms Lin.

The Health clauses to be tested are:

1. Discuss with the tester how she maintains good hygiene with regards to taking care of her hair, face and body.

2. Bring to the test two pairs of her own shoes to

a. Explain their suitability for different occasions

b. Explain the dangers of ill-fitting and unsuitable footwear

3. Explain to the tester how:

a. health is affected by hygiene, smoking, food, drink, dieting and sleeping habits

b. she spends her leisure time to show that she is practising a healthy lifestyle.

4. Explain to the tester the importance of good eye care and cite some good practices that can be carried out.

5. Explain how a young child can be taught to practice good oral hygiene

Camp craft
9.15-10.15: Sec 1s will be doing tent pitching
Sec 2s will be doing fire lighting
Sec 3s will be doing demonstrations if needed, sec 3 guides from 1st coy will do fire lighting, while those from 2nd coy will do tent pitching.

10.15-11.15: Sec 1s will be doing fire lighting
Sec 2s will be doing tent pitching
Sec 3s from 1st coy will do tent pitching, those from 2nd coy will do fire lighting

11.15-12.15: Sec 1s will do shoe rack and knots with sec 2s (1st coy)
Sec 2s will do baggage rack with sec 3s (2nd coy)

12.15-12.45: All levels will split into their new camp patrols. Due to the change, patrols might have to re-do their cheers,meal planning, gadget making etc. For those patrols with majority of the same guides present, you will plan out your skit and patrol banner.

12.45pm – 1.00pm: Taps.

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Sec3 guides dutylist:
9.15am – 12.45pm:
CLs (Lixuan and Cassandra) will be in charge of the camp craft activity overall, ensuring the the timing for each activity is adhered to.

Sec 1 commanders (Janice and Menakah) will be overall in charge for sec 1 camp craft.

Sec2 commanders (Weishuang and Charmaine) will be overall in charge for sec 2 camp craft.

ACLs (Yitong and Serena) will be overall in charge of sec 3s according to their respective coys.

The following Sec3s (Elin, Andrea, Serena, Yitong, Charmaine, Sihui) may be called out to rehearse for the Sec1 orientation campfire and keep track of the time, ensuring that the whole programme would not exceed the given time.

The QMs (Rebecca and Deborah) will take note of materials that each patrol borrowed from the guide den and ensure that everything is returned after the activity.

ACLs (Yitong and Serena) will do a quick check to make sure that each venue is in its original condition after all the activities and nothing is left behind. (eg. holes dug are covered, no litter left behind etc.)

The rest of the Sec 3 guides will give a recap and do demonstrations for camp craft. Sec 3s should also ensure that guides take their water breaks when needed.

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Wet weather programme.
9.15am-11.45am
Sec2s and Sec3s: Quick recap on gadget making. As not all sec 3s will be available for each patrol, guides can practice gadget making so that they can teach the sec 1s properly.
Sec1s and the available Sec2s and 3s will practice gadget making and help the sec1s out in the canteen. The poles can be stabilised with bricks.
Sec 1s and 2s will be tested on their gadget making knowledge and understanding, to make sure that all doubts are cleared.

11.45am – 12.15pm: All levels: Everyone will get together in their new camp patrols and get prepare or re-do their plans for camp.

12.15pm – 12.45pm: All levels: Singalong.
*Health badge testing will still carry on.

12.45pm – 1.00pm: Taps.

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Wet weather sec3 dutylist:
9.15am – 11.45am : For camp craft, sec 3s in each patrol are to teach sec 1s and 2s the steps to gadget making. If there is time left, they will be tested by the CLs and ACLs.

11.45-12.15: Sec 3s in each camp patrol to lead the discussion.
12.15-12.45: Andrea and Elin to lead singalong

Love, programmers The following poeple are to hand up their health logbook by latest wednesday otherwise they will not receive the badge:

Jing Ying
Kimberley Low
Ng Pei Jun
Shereen
Janice Leong
Chia Wei Shuang
Ong Yi Ying
Jonas
Rebecca Ho
Thivya
Nicole Phua
Lee Si Hui
Deborah Koh
Elin Wee
Menakah
Christy Lin
Andrea Lai

Note that there is guides tomorrow. the programme will be up later. Guides programme : Friday, 6th November 2009.
Date: 6th November 2009
Venue: Parade square and basketball court.
Attire: Guides shirt and school PE shorts (Strictly no FBT or shorts)
Time: 9am – 1pm.

9.00am – 9.15am: Attendance taking.
9.15am- 9.45am: Sec1s: Testwork - International 1.2 and speakers badge clause 3.
Sec2s and Sec3s: In their patrols, sec 3s will give a quick recap on the various camp craft.

9.45am – 10.45am: Sec1s: Campcraft.
Sec2s and 3s: The remaining guides whom have yet to take the Health badge would be tested by Ms Lin.

The Health clauses to be tested are:

1. Discuss with the tester how she maintains good hygiene with regards to taking care of her hair, face and body.

2. Bring to the test two pairs of her own shoes to

a. Explain their suitability for different occasions

b. Explain the dangers of ill-fitting and unsuitable footwear

3. Explain to the tester how:

a. health is affected by hygiene, smoking, food, drink, dieting and sleeping habits

b. she spends her leisure time to show that she is practising a healthy lifestyle.

4. Explain to the tester the importance of good eye care and cite some good practices that can be carried out.

5. Explain how a young child can be taught to practice good oral hygiene




10.45am – 12.15pm: Sec1s: Campcraft.
Sec2s and 3s: Those who are done with the health badge will proceed to help the Sec1s with their campcraft and guide them along so as to prepare them for the upcoming camp.

12.15pm – 12.45pm: All levels: Everyone will get together in their camp patrols and get their skit ready.
12.45pm – 1.00pm: Taps.

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Sec3 guides dutylist:
9.15am – 12.45pm:
CLs (Lixuan and Cassandra) will be in charge of the camp craft activity overall, ensuring the the timing for each activity is adhered to.

Sec 1 commanders (Janice and Menakah) will be testing the sec 1 guides for their badges. Once they are done, they will join their patrols for camp craft.

Sec2 commanders (Weishuang and Charmaine) will ensure that the Sec2s help the sec1s out, have water breaks and that they are on time for the next activity.

The following Sec3s (Elin, Andrea, Serena, Yitong, Charmaine, Sihui) may be called out to rehearse for the Sec1 orientation campfire and keep track of the time, ensuring that the whole programme would not exceed the given time.

The QMs (Rebecca and Deborah) will take note of the number of poles that each patrol borrowed and ensure that every pole is returned after the activity.

ACLs (Yitong and Serena) will do a quick check to make sure that each venue is in its original condition after all the activities and nothing is left behind. (eg. holes dug are covered, no litter left behind etc.)

The rest of the Sec 3 guides (patrol leaders and patrol seconds) will teach sec 1s in their patrol on camp craft.

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Wet weather programme.

9.15am – 9.45am: Sec1s: Testwork - International 1.2 and speakers badge clause 3.

Sec2s and Sec3s: Quick recap on gadget making. As not all sec 3s will be available for each patrol, guides can practice gadget making so that they can teach the sec 1s properly. New fire people will be chosen from sec 2s as well.

9.45am – 11.45am: Sec1s and the available Sec2s and 3s will practice gadget making and help the sec1s out in the canteen. The poles can be stabilised with bricks.
Sec 1s and 2s will be tested on their gadget making knowledge and understanding, to make sure that all doubts are cleared.

11.45am – 12.15pm: All levels: Everyone will get together in their camp patrols and get their skit ready.

12.15pm – 12.45pm: All levels: Singalong.

12.45pm – 1.00pm: Taps.

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Wet weather sec3 dutylist:

9.15am – 9.45am: Sec 3s in each patrol to go through gadget making steps and clear any doubts. Fire people (Janice, Jonas, Lixuan and Elin to help out) to choose sec 2s to join fire.

9.45am – 10.45am: Some sec3s will be down for health badge test whereas the rest will help the Sec1s out and ensure that everything goes well.

10.45am – 11.45am : For camp craft, sec 3s in each patrol are to teach sec 1s and 2s the steps to gadget making. If there is time left, they will be tested by the CLs and ACLs. Sec 2s to take over if there are no sec 3s in the patrol.

12.15pm – 12.45pm: Andrea and Elin in charge for Singalong.

Love, programmers :) Date: Tuesday, 3rd November
Venue: Parade Square and Basketball court.
Attire: Guides T-shirt and PE shorts (strictly no FBT shorts)
Time: 2.30pm-6.00pm.

*Guides session on Tuesday to be pushed back 1hour to 2.30pm.

2.30pm-2.45pm: Attendance taking

2.45pm-5.45pm:
Sec 1s: Speakers badge and bronze badge for those who have yet to complete.
The rest of the Sec 1s will be doing camp craft

Sec 2s and 3s:
15 guides will be tested by Ms Lin for Health Badge
1.Janice
2. Menakah
3.Audrey
4. ZhiHan
5.QiaoEn
6.Chinmayi
7. LiYun
8.JingYing
9.PeiJun
10.RuoNing
11. Shereen
12.Weishuang
13.Charmaine
14. Lixuan
15. Serena

The Health clauses to be tested are

1. Discuss with the tester how she maintains good hygiene with regards to taking care of her hair, face and body.

2. Bring to the test two pairs of her own shoes to

a. Explain their suitability for different occasions

b. Explain the dangers of ill-fitting and unsuitable footwear

3. Explain to the tester how

a. health is affected by hygiene, smoking, food, drink, dieting and sleeping habits

b. she spends her leisure time to show that she is practising a healthy lifestyle.

4. Explain to the tester the importance of good eye care and cite some good practices that can be carried out.

5. Explain how a young child can be taught to practice good oral hygiene


The rest of the guides will split into their camp patrols together with the sec 1s to do camp craft

2.45pm- 3.45pm:
Fire lighting- Bougainvillea and Sparrow, Kingfisher and Sunflower
Baggage rack- Hibiscus and Oriole, Morning Glory and Flowerpecker

3.45pm-4.45pm:
Fire lighting- Hibiscus and Oriole, Morning Glory and Flowerpecker
Baggage rack- Ixora and Swallow, Orchid and Dove

4.45pm-5.45pm:
Fire lighting- Ixora and Swallow, Orchid and Dove
Baggage rack- Bougainvillea and Sparrow, Kingfisher and Sunflower

Tent pitching:
2.45-3.30: Ixora and Swallow, Orchid and Dove
3.30-4.15: Bougainvillea and Sparrow, Kingfisher and Sunflower
4.15-5.30: Hibiscus and Oriole, Morning Glory and Flowerpecker

Guides doing tent pitching will finish 15min earlier than the others, thus they will use the time to unpitch and pack the tent, have a quick water break and prepare the items required for the next activity. For guides doing fire lighting and baggage rack, they will not need the full 1 hour thus once they are done, they can have a water break and prepare for the next activity as well.

5.45pm-6pm: Taps


Wet weather programme:
2.45pm-4.00pm:
All guides will split into their camp patrol groupings and plan their cheer and patrol identity.

4.00pm-4.30pm: Patrols will plan the food items needed for outdoor cooking meals and also, plan the number of poles needed for baggage rack, clothesline, shoe rack etc.

4.30pm- 5.15pm: Patrols will practice camp craft in the canteen. The poles can be stabilised with bricks.
5.15pm-5.45pm: Singalong

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Sec 3 Guides dutylist:
2.45pm- 5.45pm:
Sec 1 commanders (Janice and Menakah) will be testing the sec 1 guides for their badges. Once they are done, they will join their patrols for camp craft.

CLs (Lixuan and Cassandra) will be in charge of the camp craft activity overall, ensuring the the timing for each activity is adhered to.

Patrol leaders within the camp patrols (2 each) will ensure that all patrol members have water breaks and they are on time for the next activity.
Patrol leaders are Weishuang, Nicole (patrol second to replace Menakah), Christy, Thivya, Andrea, Rebecca, Elin, Jonas, Charmaine, Deborah, Yiying and Shereen (patrol second to replace Janice)

Patrol leaders and patrol seconds (all sec 3s) will make sure that everyone in their patrol understands and knows how to do the particular activity (eg. tent pitching steps) Patrol leaders should teach the steps especially to the sec 1 guides.

Patrol seconds will delegate the roles of each patrol member, such that during Camp, everyone will know what they have to do so as not to waste any time.
Patrol seconds are Nicole, Lixuan, Yitong, Sihui, Cassandra, Serena, Shereen. As some patrols do not have any patrol seconds, patrol leaders are to take their place.

ACLs (Yitong and Serena) will do a quick check to make sure that each venue is in its original condition after all the activities and nothing is left behind. (eg. holes dug are covered, no litter left behind etc.)

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Wet weather programme dutylist:
2.45-4.15pm:
CLs and ACLs will be in charge overall, ensuring that patrols do not overshoot the time given.
Patrol leaders are to collate the plans (list of food items, group names and cheers) after discussion with their patrols.
Patrol seconds are to assist the patrol leaders, and also collate the design and the no. of poles needed. They are to check with the QMs (Deborah and Rebecca) on whether the number of poles needed are available.
Patrol leaders and patrol seconds are to make sure that the discussion with patrol members do not stray from the topic and the time slots given are used wisely.

4.15-5.15pm:
For camp craft, sec 3s in each patrol are to teach sec 1s and 2s the steps to gadget making. If there is time left, they will be tested by the CLs and ACLs.

5.15pm-5.45pm: Andrea and Elin in charge for Singalong.
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Please take note! Nicole and Chrsity, please hand up your camp forms latest by Tuesday.
Guides are also reminded to bring the items needed for Camp craft as they will be doing all activities. (refer to previous posts to see the items needed)