Year End Camp@EPPS

We had cookout camp during the Dec holidays last year. On the first day, we searched for some recipes on the internet and wrote down the ingredients on our booklets.On the second day, we went for a hike. On the third day,we went to giant to buy our ingredients. After that, we went to Labrador park to cook. Each pack was assigned a recipe. My group was assigned to cook the pasta but the group had to be splat into 2 smaller groups as the group was too big. When we were there, GL told us to put our bags at the sheltered area and sit on the ground. He told us how to use the knife.He wanted us to use a metal spoon to hold the food in place instead of using our fingers as he was afraid that we would accidentally cut ourselves.

We went to the restroom to wash our hands. Next, we went to the barbecue pits that we were assigned and started to cook. We then went to the restroom again to wash the ingredients and the equipment. After cutting and preparing the food, the instructors started the fire and we put the pot of spaghetti on top of the fire. While the spaghetti was cooking, GL took a piece of spaghetti from the extra packet and showed us the spaghetti on fire. After cooking, as it was raining, we went to a sheltered area where it was near the entrance. When everyone reached there, we took out the plates and utensils that we brought. We queued up to get the food and after that back to our places to eat. The food was very nice and yummy.

Sixer’s Training Camp @ Serimbun Camp

I did not go for the Sixer’s Training Camp at Serimbun Camp because I had the chance to go to China, Shanghai for an exchange program. If the Sixer’s Training Camp at Serimbun Camp is during June this year, I would want to go as I do not want miss the opportunity and I would want to go to a camp again. I really want to go and not miss the chance.

St John’s Island Camp

Although I did not go to St John’s Island Camp, I wanted to go. I did not go to St John’s Island Camp because I did not hand in the form although the form was signed. I really wanted to go to St John’s Island Camp but it was a pity I did not hand in the form. If I had the opportunity to go to St John’s Island Camp, I would sign the form and hand it in on time.

National Day Observance Ceremony 2015

I was one of the flag barriers’ for the national day ceremony this year with Joyce, Zhi Yi, Syeza and Nazura. Joyce was the school flag barrier while the rest of us were the national flag barriers. The flag barrier also had some “body guards” who were are Milan, Mizan and Mirza. But when we were rehearsing, Mizan was not around. When we rehearsed, we were suppose to do a slow march towards the school stage and after that, Joyce would continue her slow march towards the pole that the school flag was supposed to be raised which was on her right while Syeza, Nazura, Zhi Yi and I would continue our slow march towards the pole that the national flag was supposed to be raised on which was on our left. On the actual day,  I felt nervoust as my brother would be able to see me.

How did you feel finally wearing the cub scout uniform?

When I could finally wear the cub scout uniform, I felt proud that I was a scout. At first when I saw the scouts that were older than me wear it, I could not wait to wear it. I was very eager when I could finally buy the scout’s uniform. At first, I thought that there was only one set of T-shirt and shorts and there was no belt. But when my mother bought it, I found out that there was a belt and another set of T-shirt. I did not really care much but I was elated that I could finally put on the scout’s uniform.

What have I learnt as a new cub scout?

As a cub scout, I have learnt the scout promise, the scout law, the scout motto, the scout Hymn and the scout founder.

B-P                    scout logo

  • The scout promise:

On my Honour I promise that I will do my best –

To do my duty to God and to the Republic of Singapore

To help other people and to keep the Scout Law

  • The Scout Law:

A Scout is to be trusted. A Scout is loyal.

A Scout makes friends, establishes and maintains harmonious relations.

A Scout is disciplined and considerate. A Scout has courage in all difficulties.

  • The Scout Motto

“Be Prepared”

  • The Scout Hymn

Now as I start upon my chosen way In all I do – my thoughts, my work,my play Grant as I promise, courage new for me To be the best – the best that I can be

Help me to keep my honour shining bright May I be loyal in the hardest fight Let me be able, for my task and then To earn a place, among my fellow men

Open my eyes to see things as I should That I may do my daily turn of good Let me be ready, waiting for each need To keep me clean, in thought and word and deed

So as I journey, on my chosen way In all I do – my thoughts, my work,my play Grant as I promise, courage new for me To be the best – the best that I can be

And lastly, the Scout Founder is Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell.

Lieutenant General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, (Baden as in maiden; Powell as in Joel) (22 February 1857 – 8 January 1941), also known as B-P or Lord Baden-Powell, was a lieutenant-general in the British Army, writer, founder of the Scout Movement and first Chief Scout of The Boy Scouts Association. We celebrate Founder’s Day on 22 February every year. We celebrate this day because this is the day when Lieutenant General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell was born. B-P has also received a lot of rewards. 

Selection Day & What were your feelings like upon receiving news that you were accepted?

On selection day, I did not know what would happen or what I would be doing. As the teachers in charge announced those that were selected and those that were not selected, I was feeling very nervous as I did not know if I would be accepted or not.

Upon hearing that I was accepted, I was could not believe what I heard. I was so happy and excited. I did not believe that I would be accepted and thought that I could not make it in. After selection day, I could not wait to go home and tell my parents about the good news.