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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! :)

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! :)

Hey!
We had an unofficial meeting yesterday from 2.30-4.30pm. We fell in at 2.30 and patrols reported strength. Dove patrol had full strength! :) Then, Mrs Tan said that for every meeting, a star would be given to each patrol which had full strength. Yay! After that, those who had not eaten lunch were allowed till 2.55 to eat. The rest of the others took their stationery and proceeded to an empty classroom where preparations for the upcoming secondary 4 farewell took place. Kai Ying, PL of 06/07, was also present with us. :)

Each patrol discussed within themselves what they wanted to do for the event and the atmosphere soon heated up due to excitement while planning. Later, we were asked to send a representative of each patrol to present our ideas. It was voluntary. Flower Pecker went first, followed by Mynah, Dove, Oriole, Sparrow and then Kingfisher. The PLs then gave constructive feedback about our plans, where necessary and told us that they wanted a script for each patrols performance by the next two meetings (26/8).

Following that, we fell in at the outdoor stage area where Kai Ying drilled us on our footdrills. She also reminded us about some common problems like ensuring our legs were at 90 degrees when marching on the spot and we had to keep marching until everyone’s legs were at 90 degrees before she told us to stop.

Soon, it was time to go home as it was already 4.30. We fell in at the parade square and announcements were made such as when the next meeting would be and Mrs Tan also informed us about the annual Guides’ Cookies Sale. Yummy! :) After that, we were dismissed.

Alright, this is about everything that had happened!

Hugs and kisses, Melissa! :)

Hello!
The 2nd Secondary 1 Enrolment Ceremony was held yesterday. The official meeting was from 3 – 5.30pm. We fell in at 3.05 and marched into the horseshoe formation. Thereafter, YA commended us, saying she was pleased that we were wearing non IJ socks. :) Next, colour party fell out (Oriole did flag and Charis was the flag bearer) and the flag broke nicely. Awesome!

We were then told to change in three and a half minutes into our PE attire. As we had exceeded the timing, we had to continue changing in and out for about 5 times before the PLs decided to stop. Phew. Then, we had to run from the canteen to the outdoor stage area to fall in. There, Kai Li read out the names of the people who had passed the Observer’s Proficiency Badge. I was one of them! :) We went over to Natalie to receive our test cards and headed back to the canteen to get our handbooks and stationery. We then proceeded to Computer Lab 4. Those who had not passed the Observer’s Proficiency Badge were re-tested and those who had already passed studied for other testings. Although we had to study and use our brain cells, we were in the comfort of the air conditioners! What more could we possibly ask for? We stayed there till almost 5pm and then left to change into our guides uniform.

Then, we fell in and Mrs Helen Tan commented on the length of our socks. She told the PSes to go down their patrols and pick out those whose socks were too short. At the same time, they also had to choose a role model who had a good example of the length of socks to represent their patrol. Hazel represented Dove, Nicole represented Flower Pecker and Mirabelle represented Kingfisher. Kalyani represented Mynah and so on. She then picked the best role model and it was Mirabelle from Kingfisher Patrol! :) Then, we went to the field and fell in into the horseshoe formation and YA briefed us on the process of the Enrolment Ceremony for those who had forgotten. It then began! First, Vanitah from Dove was enrolled, followed by Shu Hui from Flower Pecker and Kalyani from Mynah. Also, Nicole from Oriole and Rebecca from Sparrow. Congratulations! After that, YA sprang a surprise booking of improper uniform on us. Oh no! :O Offences included hair touching the crest and uniform not worn properly, ie: Shirt not tucked in fully such that whole belt could be seen. Announcements were then made and we were then dismissed.

Ok. That’s all!

Best wishes, Melissa! :)

Hi!
I'm the new Historian, succeeding Natalie(good job on the posts)!
Just a brief introduction, I'm from DOVE patrol! Yay! :)
Ok. Serious business now.

We had an unofficial meeting today from 2.30-4.30 but those who had to march for NDP had to stay on till 5.15 to practice with Red Cross. We fell in at 2.35 and were told to go to an empty classroom on Level 3. There, we played a game of cherades while waiting for the others who were having lunch. When everyone was present, the PLs introduced themselves, ie: Natalie was the Training Secretary who was in charge of testings & footdrills. Following that, PSes had to introduce themselves too, ie: 'Hi. I'm (name) from (patrol) and I'm a (state position ie: Historian) and my job is (state role). Then, we were briefed on very IMPORTANT issues regarding discipline, attire & extra information. Here are the very IMPORTANT
issues:
1. Must have a sense of urgency
2. Must greet guiders, teachers, YA, PLs and seniors in UNISON
3. FBTs and ankle socks are NOT ALLOWED
4. Must wear WHITE school related T-shirts
5. After 5 warnings have been issued, everyone must run 3 rounds around the track
6. Must always have water bottles with us wherever we are
7. Must hand in assignments ON TIME
8. Must include name, class, patrol and reason for buying product and give the receipt to Amanda within 2 weeks of purchase to claim money from coy fund
9. The reciting of ABCs have been abolished, though they STILL APPLY
10. Re-assigning of patrol roles by PSes (no assistants are allowed, ie: assistant quarter mistress)
11. Logbooks will be checked fortnightly
12. Must attend two campfires every year
13. 2 more camps will be held this year (combined camp & secondary 1 orientation) and another 2 next year (June annual campfire & FUN BONDING camp) :)

Next, we had to go to the parade square. Non-marchers for NDP celebration played games such as Double Wacko and marchers for NDP celebrations started practicing. At 4.35, we were dismissed and the marchers continued to practice.

This is my 1st time marching for an important occasion so I was nervous even during practice. However, I had fun as I managed to understand what was going on and be able to march correctly. I thought the action of bringing our fist to our heart was pretty cool! :)

Alright, my fingers are getting numb. Haha.

Love, Melissa! =)

Hey :)

Sorry for this late post (you will probably want to find out who got promoted :D ).

Before we fell in at 3pm, we had to take our temperature and YA also told those of us who were not wearing proper uniform to stand and point out what was wrong. Offences include short skirts, not wearing non-IJ white socks and other coloured hair accessories. After that, we fell in and then marched into our horseshoe formation. Colour party fell out and Wei Jing from Mynah Patrol was the flag bearer. After the flag broke, YA taught us a new way of handing over known as "striping". The current PSes had to march out and into a straight line and after having done so, the new PLs (announced by YA) stepped forward and stood in front of their respective ex-PSes. The PSes would then present the two white stripes and shake hands, and after that everyone went back to their original positions. The "old" PLs also had to do the same, and the new PLs then took over. Okay, I shan't keep you in suspense any longer. Here's our new PLC and PSC 09/10! :

Patrol Seconds for 09/10: :D
-Melissa Chia (Dove Patrol and Historian)
-Sherwynn Lim (Flowerpecker Patrol and Attendance Rep)
-Dorothy Chng (Kingfisher Patrol and Assistant Internal Secretary)
-Brenda Lee (Mynah Patrol and Assistant Treasurer)
-Ada Cheng (Oriole Patrol and Assistant First Aider)
-Estelle Lim (Sparrow Patrol and NYAA Rep)


PLC for 09/10: :D
-Seet Kai Li (CL!)
-Pamela Yeh (ACL and First Aider)
-Cheryl Tan (External Secretary)
-Amanda Ng (Treasurer)
-Nia Syazwani (Internal Secretary)
-Joycelyn Heng (Quarter Mistress and CIP Rep)
-Natalie Tong (Internal Training Secretary)


Congratulations to the new PLC and PSC!!! :D

Yup, after the Handover ceremony was over, we fell out and had a bit of changing parade. However, before we had the party, the ex-PLs had a little "game" for us. One person from each patrol had to run up to the fourth storey and shout out our patrol's name loudly before going down again. Upon hearing our patrol's name being called, the next person would then run up. We had to make sure that the patrol runs up a total of eight times, so some people had to run twice. The slowest patrol had to do a forfeit. Unfortunately, Dove was the slowest, and the forfeit included: :)
-proposing to a shoe and declaring one's undying love for it
-acting as a geeky RI boyfriend (of Bernie's!)
-acting as Tristina (an "aunty")
-and singing "Cannibal King"

After that, we were allowed to have our party :) we ate till around 5 and then we had to clear up. After clearing up, we fell in and sang taps and had announcements. And we took our wallets, thanked our Guiders and went home. :)


Good luck and all the best, PLC and PSC 09/10! Keep the Guiding spirit burning bright! Jia you! :D
All the best with your "O" levels PLC 08/09, we will miss you! :(


Melissa, good luck!:) Keep updating this blog frequently kay? Jia you and have fun! OH, and do post photos too (definitely more frequently than i did!)All the best :D And please change the photo on top yea? Preferrably with a COY photo :) cos that one is rather, um, old (no offence!) :)haha.




PS. I'm really really sorry about the photos. I know i havent posted many of them yet :( will try to do it soon! :(

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! :)

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! :)

Hey!
We had an unofficial meeting yesterday from 2.30-4.30pm. We fell in at 2.30 and patrols reported strength. Dove patrol had full strength! :) Then, Mrs Tan said that for every meeting, a star would be given to each patrol which had full strength. Yay! After that, those who had not eaten lunch were allowed till 2.55 to eat. The rest of the others took their stationery and proceeded to an empty classroom where preparations for the upcoming secondary 4 farewell took place. Kai Ying, PL of 06/07, was also present with us. :)

Each patrol discussed within themselves what they wanted to do for the event and the atmosphere soon heated up due to excitement while planning. Later, we were asked to send a representative of each patrol to present our ideas. It was voluntary. Flower Pecker went first, followed by Mynah, Dove, Oriole, Sparrow and then Kingfisher. The PLs then gave constructive feedback about our plans, where necessary and told us that they wanted a script for each patrols performance by the next two meetings (26/8).

Following that, we fell in at the outdoor stage area where Kai Ying drilled us on our footdrills. She also reminded us about some common problems like ensuring our legs were at 90 degrees when marching on the spot and we had to keep marching until everyone’s legs were at 90 degrees before she told us to stop.

Soon, it was time to go home as it was already 4.30. We fell in at the parade square and announcements were made such as when the next meeting would be and Mrs Tan also informed us about the annual Guides’ Cookies Sale. Yummy! :) After that, we were dismissed.

Alright, this is about everything that had happened!

Hugs and kisses, Melissa! :)

Hello!
The 2nd Secondary 1 Enrolment Ceremony was held yesterday. The official meeting was from 3 – 5.30pm. We fell in at 3.05 and marched into the horseshoe formation. Thereafter, YA commended us, saying she was pleased that we were wearing non IJ socks. :) Next, colour party fell out (Oriole did flag and Charis was the flag bearer) and the flag broke nicely. Awesome!

We were then told to change in three and a half minutes into our PE attire. As we had exceeded the timing, we had to continue changing in and out for about 5 times before the PLs decided to stop. Phew. Then, we had to run from the canteen to the outdoor stage area to fall in. There, Kai Li read out the names of the people who had passed the Observer’s Proficiency Badge. I was one of them! :) We went over to Natalie to receive our test cards and headed back to the canteen to get our handbooks and stationery. We then proceeded to Computer Lab 4. Those who had not passed the Observer’s Proficiency Badge were re-tested and those who had already passed studied for other testings. Although we had to study and use our brain cells, we were in the comfort of the air conditioners! What more could we possibly ask for? We stayed there till almost 5pm and then left to change into our guides uniform.

Then, we fell in and Mrs Helen Tan commented on the length of our socks. She told the PSes to go down their patrols and pick out those whose socks were too short. At the same time, they also had to choose a role model who had a good example of the length of socks to represent their patrol. Hazel represented Dove, Nicole represented Flower Pecker and Mirabelle represented Kingfisher. Kalyani represented Mynah and so on. She then picked the best role model and it was Mirabelle from Kingfisher Patrol! :) Then, we went to the field and fell in into the horseshoe formation and YA briefed us on the process of the Enrolment Ceremony for those who had forgotten. It then began! First, Vanitah from Dove was enrolled, followed by Shu Hui from Flower Pecker and Kalyani from Mynah. Also, Nicole from Oriole and Rebecca from Sparrow. Congratulations! After that, YA sprang a surprise booking of improper uniform on us. Oh no! :O Offences included hair touching the crest and uniform not worn properly, ie: Shirt not tucked in fully such that whole belt could be seen. Announcements were then made and we were then dismissed.

Ok. That’s all!

Best wishes, Melissa! :)

Hi!
I'm the new Historian, succeeding Natalie(good job on the posts)!
Just a brief introduction, I'm from DOVE patrol! Yay! :)
Ok. Serious business now.

We had an unofficial meeting today from 2.30-4.30 but those who had to march for NDP had to stay on till 5.15 to practice with Red Cross. We fell in at 2.35 and were told to go to an empty classroom on Level 3. There, we played a game of cherades while waiting for the others who were having lunch. When everyone was present, the PLs introduced themselves, ie: Natalie was the Training Secretary who was in charge of testings & footdrills. Following that, PSes had to introduce themselves too, ie: 'Hi. I'm (name) from (patrol) and I'm a (state position ie: Historian) and my job is (state role). Then, we were briefed on very IMPORTANT issues regarding discipline, attire & extra information. Here are the very IMPORTANT
issues:
1. Must have a sense of urgency
2. Must greet guiders, teachers, YA, PLs and seniors in UNISON
3. FBTs and ankle socks are NOT ALLOWED
4. Must wear WHITE school related T-shirts
5. After 5 warnings have been issued, everyone must run 3 rounds around the track
6. Must always have water bottles with us wherever we are
7. Must hand in assignments ON TIME
8. Must include name, class, patrol and reason for buying product and give the receipt to Amanda within 2 weeks of purchase to claim money from coy fund
9. The reciting of ABCs have been abolished, though they STILL APPLY
10. Re-assigning of patrol roles by PSes (no assistants are allowed, ie: assistant quarter mistress)
11. Logbooks will be checked fortnightly
12. Must attend two campfires every year
13. 2 more camps will be held this year (combined camp & secondary 1 orientation) and another 2 next year (June annual campfire & FUN BONDING camp) :)

Next, we had to go to the parade square. Non-marchers for NDP celebration played games such as Double Wacko and marchers for NDP celebrations started practicing. At 4.35, we were dismissed and the marchers continued to practice.

This is my 1st time marching for an important occasion so I was nervous even during practice. However, I had fun as I managed to understand what was going on and be able to march correctly. I thought the action of bringing our fist to our heart was pretty cool! :)

Alright, my fingers are getting numb. Haha.

Love, Melissa! =)

Hey :)

Sorry for this late post (you will probably want to find out who got promoted :D ).

Before we fell in at 3pm, we had to take our temperature and YA also told those of us who were not wearing proper uniform to stand and point out what was wrong. Offences include short skirts, not wearing non-IJ white socks and other coloured hair accessories. After that, we fell in and then marched into our horseshoe formation. Colour party fell out and Wei Jing from Mynah Patrol was the flag bearer. After the flag broke, YA taught us a new way of handing over known as "striping". The current PSes had to march out and into a straight line and after having done so, the new PLs (announced by YA) stepped forward and stood in front of their respective ex-PSes. The PSes would then present the two white stripes and shake hands, and after that everyone went back to their original positions. The "old" PLs also had to do the same, and the new PLs then took over. Okay, I shan't keep you in suspense any longer. Here's our new PLC and PSC 09/10! :

Patrol Seconds for 09/10: :D
-Melissa Chia (Dove Patrol and Historian)
-Sherwynn Lim (Flowerpecker Patrol and Attendance Rep)
-Dorothy Chng (Kingfisher Patrol and Assistant Internal Secretary)
-Brenda Lee (Mynah Patrol and Assistant Treasurer)
-Ada Cheng (Oriole Patrol and Assistant First Aider)
-Estelle Lim (Sparrow Patrol and NYAA Rep)


PLC for 09/10: :D
-Seet Kai Li (CL!)
-Pamela Yeh (ACL and First Aider)
-Cheryl Tan (External Secretary)
-Amanda Ng (Treasurer)
-Nia Syazwani (Internal Secretary)
-Joycelyn Heng (Quarter Mistress and CIP Rep)
-Natalie Tong (Internal Training Secretary)


Congratulations to the new PLC and PSC!!! :D

Yup, after the Handover ceremony was over, we fell out and had a bit of changing parade. However, before we had the party, the ex-PLs had a little "game" for us. One person from each patrol had to run up to the fourth storey and shout out our patrol's name loudly before going down again. Upon hearing our patrol's name being called, the next person would then run up. We had to make sure that the patrol runs up a total of eight times, so some people had to run twice. The slowest patrol had to do a forfeit. Unfortunately, Dove was the slowest, and the forfeit included: :)
-proposing to a shoe and declaring one's undying love for it
-acting as a geeky RI boyfriend (of Bernie's!)
-acting as Tristina (an "aunty")
-and singing "Cannibal King"

After that, we were allowed to have our party :) we ate till around 5 and then we had to clear up. After clearing up, we fell in and sang taps and had announcements. And we took our wallets, thanked our Guiders and went home. :)


Good luck and all the best, PLC and PSC 09/10! Keep the Guiding spirit burning bright! Jia you! :D
All the best with your "O" levels PLC 08/09, we will miss you! :(


Melissa, good luck!:) Keep updating this blog frequently kay? Jia you and have fun! OH, and do post photos too (definitely more frequently than i did!)All the best :D And please change the photo on top yea? Preferrably with a COY photo :) cos that one is rather, um, old (no offence!) :)haha.




PS. I'm really really sorry about the photos. I know i havent posted many of them yet :( will try to do it soon! :(

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Current PLC'11/12:
Michelle Pang: CL
Rukaiya Shakir: ACL
Olivia Chew: Treasurer+Attendance Rep
Dion Tia: Internal Secretary for Footdrills and Agenda
Elizabeth Foo: Internal Secretary for Testings and Proposals
Sara Aisyah: External Secretary for campfires+initiatives
Anabelle: Public Relations+CIP
Kalyani Ravindharan: External Secretary for Proficiency Badges
Charissa Bey: Quarter Mistress+First Aider+logistics

PSC'11/12
Orchid-Claudia Tan
Sparrow-Amanda Lee
Morning Glory-Ada Cheng
Oriole-Vanessa Tan
Ixora-Alyssa Farhanna
Kingfisher-Christine Tan
Hibiscus-Siti
Dove-Chomel Chen

Past; But nonetheless, LOVED!
PLC ‘10/11
Sherwynn Lim: CL
Nicole Lau: ACL
Dorothy: Internal Training Sectary
Charmaine Tan: Treasurer + Historian
Caitlin Choo: External Sectary for Proficiency Badges
Melissa Chia: External Sectary for Campfires + Initiatives
Clara Siew: Public Relations (contacting HQ)
Charis Yong: Quarter Mistress + CIP Rep
Ada Cheng: Attendance Rep + First Aider

PSC ‘10/11
Rukaiya
Dion Tia
Annabelle Lam
Tay Han Yi
Charissa Bey
Michelle Pang
Sara Aiysha
Olivia Chew
PLC 04/05
# Dove- Dina
# Orchid- Ethel
# Flowerpecker- Nat Ho
# Morning Glory- Nicole Moosa
# KIngfisher- Edith
# Hibiscus- Celine Choe
# Mynah- Charmaine Tay
# Ixora- Felicia
# Oriole- Jiang Han
# Sunflower- Zelina
# Sparrow- Kailing
# Sparrow- Gek Shan
# Bougainvillea- Perry

PLC 05/06
# Dove- Charmaine Yeo
# Orchid- Yupei
# Flowerpecker- Nerissa
# Flowerpecker- Shuyi
# Morning Glory- Vanesa Lim
# Kingfisher- Eunice Yeo
# Hibiscus- Charlene
# Mynah- Yinting
# Ixora- Yuling
# Oriole- Samantha Lee
# Sunflower- Jessica Kuek
# Sparrow- Gwen
# Bougainvillea- Pauline

PSC 05/06
# Dove- Anne-Marie
# Orchid- Joyce
# Flowerpecker- Yi Fen
# Morning Glory- Run Jin
# Kingfisher- Jean
# Hibiscus- Benedicta
# Mynah- Regina
# Ixora- Ariel
# Oriole- Cheryl
# Sunflower- Gayathri
# Sparrow- Joanne
# Bougainvillea- Melanie

PLC 07/08
# Dove- Eunice
# Flowerpecker- Kai Ying
# Kingfisher- Xiu Hui
# Mynah- Eliza
# Oriole- Ashleigh
# Sparrow- Charlotte

PSC 07/08
# Dove- Bernadette
# Flowerpecker- Tristina
# Kingfisher- Joey
# Mynah- Eunice
# Oriole- Catherine
# Sparrow- Amelia

PLC 08/09
# Dove- Bernadette
# Flowerpecker- Tristina
# Kingfisher- Joey
# Mynah- Eunice
# Oriole-
# Sparrow- Qarissa

PSC 08/09
# Dove-Zenia
# Flowerpecker- Cheryl
# Kingfisher- Joycelyn
# Mynah- Pamela
# Oriole- Kai Li
# Sparrow- Natalie

PLC 09/10
# Dove- Nia
# Flowerpecker- Cheryl
# Kingfisher- Joycelyn
# Mynah- Pamela
# Oriole- Amanda, Kai Li(CL)
# Sparrow- Natalie

PSC 09/10
# Dove- Melissa
# Flowerpecker- Sherwynn
# Kingfisher- Dorothy
# Mynah- Brenda
# Oriole- Ada
# Sparrow- Estelle Charmaine