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Monday, 31 August 2009
@ 10:44:00 pm
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Hello! :)
We had an unofficial meeting on Wednesday (26/8), from 2.30 – 5.30pm. We fell in at 2.30 and PSes reported strength. We then had the usual inspection before changing out of our pinafores. After that, we were told to go to the outdoor stage area. There, Natalie briefed us on the change in testings and some important points to take note about them too. Here are the important points:
1. Natalie and YA have made changes to the testings
2. Each guide must have a BLUE testings file
3. The file must have a contents page which Natalie will provide
4. Always remember to FILE TESTINGS
5. Checking of files will be conducted
6. Study testings before date of test
7. If testings are failed too many times, there will be a punishment
8. Do not do new testings yet, if you do, they might not be accepted
9. When the new requirements for testings are finalized, a copy will be given to PSes
10. Patrol members are to check with PSes for the new requirements
11. ONLY if there are important questions, ie: how to do testings, then can patrol members ask PSes for Natalie’s number
12. DO NOT PRANK CALL NATALIE OR ASK DUMB QUESTIONS
13. For individual testing, everybody must have a copy of their testing
14. For group testing, one group member can keep the testing (preferably a reliable one) but it is better if each group member has the testing
15. Hand in testings to either Natalie or YA (preferably Natalie)

After the short briefing, those who were in the Structure component were assigned a task. Each senior was to be paired with either one or two juniors. Then, she had to teach them how to tie a squarelash knot and a quadrapod. Clara, Nicole, Caitlin and Charmaine were told to teach others rafting. :) Blue-green poles and yellow-orange poles were taken out, together with the lashings from the den. Work immediately began! We were given until 4pm to teach the juniors how to tie both the knot and structure until which they would be tested. Sadly, in the midst of teaching the juniors, it began to drizzle so we had to shift everything indoors (the corridor of the classrooms). From there, we continued with our teaching. Soon, the time came for the juniors to be tested. At 4.45, we were told to untie the knots, dismantle the structures and keep the poles. We then fell in and did footdrills! This continued all till 5 plus and when 5.30 came, we were dismissed.

Whilst teaching the juniors how to tie both the knot and structure, I felt that it was a form of revision for me. As I was checking my facts and ensuring that I was passing on the right knowledge to the juniors. Since I had not tied a knot and structure for a long time, I admit that I had committed A FEW mistakes but it was fine because I made sure that I learned from them! :)

Alright-ie. I shall stop here. Bye!

With lots of love, Melissa! :)