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Monday, 24 August 2009
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Hi!
We had an unofficial meeting from 2.30 – 5pm on Wednesday (19/8). It was PS takeover and we had decided to do SRIT because YA had said that we needed to pass a few testings so we wanted to conduct the testings in a more fun-filled manner where everyone could bond instead of doing it individually. Fall in was at 2.30 and patrols reported strength. Thereafter, PSes fell out to prepare their stations while the others were given 5minutes to change into their dark-coloured T-shirts. Dorothy then announced the groupings to everyone and told each group who their leader was. After that, she told the group leaders to fall their groups in. We wanted to group the guides not in their patrols but in different groups because we wanted all the guides from different patrols to bond. Then, each group was given some time to think of a group name and a group cheer while the PSes continued to prepare their stations. As Ada’s station was rather complex in the preparation, some of the PSes who had already completed their preparation came to help. :)

Soon, the race began! Each group was given a clue and from there, they had to decide where their destination was. Some examples of the clues were:
-A picture of Donald Duck and Tigger representing the area outside the D&T room
-FLIED representing the field
-A picture of a monkey and bars representing the monkey bar area

My station involved taking safety measures to our home when going abroad. I made use of the corridor space from the toilet of the classroom area to the toilet next to the library. Each time a group came to my station, I would give them a scenario. I would tell them that they were going abroad and they had to conduct safety measures to protect their ‘house’ from robbery or any unwanted guests. They then had to switch off the toilet lights and close the cubical doors. Following that, if they had enough initiative, they could also tell me about the other safety measures that could not be done within the area, ie: informing the postman that he need not deliver letters as they would not be in town, locking all windows, ensuring gas taps were turned off and turning over all water-storing objects such as flower pots to prevent breeding of mosquitoes. Points were awarded for every correct safety measure taken, whether every group member participated and how enthusiastic they were. Points were deducted for every wrong safety measure taken too.

Sherwynn’s station involved searching in the toilet used for changing parade. Group members had to search every corner of the toilet for hidden items which would be needed for the next station. Of course, Sherwynn ensured the toilet was cockroach-free before opening the station. :) At the end, if group members were not able to find the required items, they would have to ‘buy’ the items using their points. Points were also added or deducted based on each group’s participation and enthusiasm.

Brenda’s station was located at the fitness corner which involved using the found items to repair certain objects, such as using the found item, thread, to sew a spoilt item. If the object was not repaired properly, the group member would have to unpick her sewing and repair it again. However, each group member was only allowed 2 tries. If she failed to repair the item within the 2 tries, she would not have passed that testing. Points were added and deducted based on enthusiasm of the whole group.

Ada’s station was located at the gallery steps which involved being able to cross the road safely which also meant being able to recognize the different signs on the road, ie: the box junction sign and the one-way sign. Similarly, points were added based on participation and enthusiasm of the whole group.

Dorothy was not in charge of any station. In fact, she was the ‘roving PS’, which meant she would go to any station which needed any form of help. In other words, she would be the most tired person in the whole coy because she would have to run all over the school. Thankfully, she is extremely fit so.. go Dorothy! :)

Through the preparation of this PS takeover, I have learnt to be more responsible. During the PS takeover, I know that I have committed a few mistakes and I will learn from them. Yes, the event turned into a mess because we were running behind schedule but we managed to pull through that difficult period and some people did not even realize there was a mess! :)If we were given another opportunity to organize such an event again, I am confident we would do better due to past experiences.

Ok. This is the LONGEST entry I have done so far. Bye!

Best wishes, Melissa! :)