NOTICES 2015 FOR TERM 4 WEEK 5 - Post Exam Week

SUMMARY

The post exam week will be VERY BUSY for all Scouts. We are using this time to CONSOLIDATE your personal progress and the Troop’s Inventory Status. This is very important.

Please take this seriously.

*************************************** JOURNAL UPDATE AND REVIEW

DATE: 12th & 13th October 2015

VENUE: A501 Computer Lab

TIME: 1000 - 1700hrs (Both days)

ATTIRE: SCHOOL UNIFORM

THINGS TO BRING:

1. Journals (Hard copy or Softcopy)
2. Blogspot Email address & Password
3. Pictures for your journals

The computer lab has been booked for all of you to update your Journals. Your SSOE Passwords will be reset for you to access the computers.

All journals MUST BE FULLY UPDATED to your current Progress Scheme during this time.

Scouts can leave only after their journals have been fully updated and reviewed.

Scouts will be excused for their Art and Listening Comprehension Exams on these days.

Charran, Varshan & Julian will conduct short workshops every 3 hours on

1. How to create and maintain a blogspot journal
2. How to record your learning experiences
3. How to label your journals for review purposes

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DEN & CAGE CLEANING

DATE: 14th October 2015

VENUE: Student Centre

TIME:

• BIRD PATROLS - 0800 - 1400hrs
• ANIMAL PATROLS - 1200 - 1800hrs

ATTIRE: PE Attire with Work Gloves

THINGS TO BRING:

1. Work gloves
2. Face Mask (Cage is dusty)
3. Water bottle
4. Lunch Money

We will be doing a complete cleaning tidy up of the items in the Den and Cage as well as fully inventorise all items. HAZE Advisory: If the Haze remains at the unhealthy level, we will only inventorise the items in the Den and postpone the Cage Cleaning and Inventory Update into the Nov / Dec Holidays once the Haze clears up.

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CAGE CLEANING &

TROOP MEETING

DATE: 16th October 2015

VENUE: Student Centre

TIME: 1500hrs - 1800hrs

ATTIRE: SCOUT UNIFORM

THINGS TO BRING:

1. Water bottles
2. PE Attire

We will continue the cleaning of the cage if necessary and then proceed with a regular TM of games and activities. *************************************** Annual Jamboree on the Air / Internet
The Annual Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet is here once again. All Scouts are strongly encouraged to participate in this event. They can do so from the comfort of their homes as long as they have access to a computer and internet.

This year, the 58^th Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) & 19th Jamboree On The Internet (JOTI), hosted by the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM), will take place from 16 to 18 October 2015.   

Held annually, JOTA / JOTI provide the platform for Scouts and Guides all over the world to make contacts with each other by means of the Internet.  It is a real Jamboree during which Scouting experiences are exchanged and ideas are shared, thus contributing to the world brotherhood of Scouting.  It is a world-wide event mainly for Scouting groups in all youth programme sections, although members from other sections may participate individually. 

The event will last for 72 hours, from Friday 00:00h until Sunday 24:00h local time. Every year, it remains the largest scouting event with close to a million participating Scouts across 160+ countries.  JOTA-JOTI is the largest Scouting event in the world. Additional information is available on the JOTA / JOTI team's web portal at: www.world-jotajoti.info

Participants will be awarded an Event Badge and a Certificate of Participation.

The fee of $2 will be fully subsidised by our Scout Group for all Scouts who show evidence of participation in this event in their journals.

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NOTICES 2015 FOR TERM 3 WEEK 10

TROOP CAMP

DATE: 4th - 6th September 2015

FALL IN: Friday, 4th Sept 2015 @ 0800 hrs

DISMISS: Sunday, 6th Sept 2015 @ 1800 hrs
VENUE: SASS Student Centre

ATTIRE: Full U

COST: $30

THINGS TO BRING:

1. Consent Forms & Payment in Cash or Cheque
2. Pack for 3D2N Camp
3. Record Booklets / Writing Materials
4. Camera / Smartphone + Charger

CAMP OBJECTIVES:

1. Prepare Scouts for Jamboree

2. Provide Opportunities for Scouts to Complete Progress Scheme Components

Other Remarks:

This camp will not be too tough. There will be plenty of hands on activities and scouting theories taught. Bring with you questions about Scouting in any form whatsoever.

OTHER NOTICES 1

Collection of Record Booklets:

We’ll be collecting your record booklets to compute our FCSA Points.

Date: Friday 18th September 2015.

Ensure your records are up to date. Make an appointment with Mr Shamir during the September Holidays to help you complete the various awards in your progress scheme.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Troop Camp this weekend.
• Submit consent forms and payment on the first day of the camp.
• Cheques to be made payable to “THE SINGAPORE SCOUT ASSOCIATION”, write “ST ANDREW’S ‘STAR’ SCOUT GROUP” on the back of the cheque.
• An official packing list will not be provided. You may however distribute your own packing list amongst yourself. Be prepared for a 3D2N camp.
• One of the activities will be learning how to pack for a 6D5N camp, as is the Jamboree, so you may want to bring more clothes to learn how to effectively pack for the Jamboree.
• Troop Camp will involve half a day of Patrol Activities. Do discuss with your patrol members early on what activity you wish to do.
• make it a productive and useful meeting.

SUMMARY

Troop Camp this weekend will be a simple 3D2N camp focused on learning various skills in a fun light hearted environment designed to provide as many opportunities for learning Scouting Values and Skills as possible.

NOTICES FOR 2015 TERM 3 WEEK 9

TROOP MEETING

DATE: 28th AUGUST 2015

FALL IN:   1500 hrs

DISMISS:  1800 hrs
ATTIRE: PE Attire

DUTY PATROL: Woodpecker

THINGS TO BRING:

1. Handphones for photos
2. Water bottle

Other Remarks: We will end early and have a simple meeting due to Founders Day. Troop Meeting will be in PE attire to allow Scouts to maintain their uniform for Founders Day.

OTHER EVENTS

Anglican High Falcon Scouts

Date: 29th August 2015

Fall in: Tanah Merah MRT @ 1730hrs

Dismiss: AHS @ 2200hrs or when CF ends

Attire: Full U

Patrols Involved: Bird Patrols

Scouts involved in FDP can either

1. Find a replacement OR
2. Be at AHS by 1900hrs

Learn the Troop Cheer / Yell

OTHER NOTICES 1

Collect Group Camp Consent Forms from the noticeboard once they’re ready.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Regular Troop Meeting this week.

• Bring your handphones along and upload pictures to your journals and facebook directly during troop meeting.

• Practice early for the Flag Pole Building Challenge

• Scouts involved in Founders Day parade are to report as per Mr Gordon Goh’s instructions.

• Remember to bring your complete Uniform set.

SUMMARY

We’ll have a Regular Troop Meeting that will end an hour earlier than usual due to Founders’ Day. This will also be the last Invitational Campfire for this year.

We will soon check all your record booklets to see our total FCSA Score for this year. Do have them ready within the next 2 weeks.

NOTICES FOR 2015 TERM 3 WEEK 8

TROOP MEETING

FRIDAY, 21st August 2015

FALL IN: 1500hrs

DISMISS: 1900hrs

ATTIRE: PE Kit (aka Mufti)

VENUE: Student Centre

DUTY PATROL: Nil

THINGS TO BRING:

1. Journals / Handphones / Record Booklet
2. Full U with Black/Brown shoes
3. Water Bottle

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OTHER EVENTS

Founders Day Parade

Scouts will replace NPCC who are away at camp.

PLs will select 10-12 senior scouts (Sec 3 and above) along with Julian, Samuel Ang and Matthew Ryan Teo to participate in this event. Marching in the parade does not affect your award ceremony.

Rehearsals:

Fridays, 21st & 28th August 2015

1530hrs - 1730hrs

Uppercourt

Actual:

Saturday, 29th August 2015

1330hrs - 1800hrs

Uppercourt

OTHER NOTICES 1

Group Camp

Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September 2015

Consent forms will be issued shortly. Be prepared.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Troop Meeting Report in PE Attire and BRING your Full U
• Handphones will be allowed for you to update your journals and take pictures during troop meeting.
• There will be a patrol Equipment check during Troop Meeting. Have all your items ready!

• Founders Day Parade for those involved. Take note of rehearsal dates and times. Take instructions from Mr Gordon Goh

• Group Camp will be at Sarimbun from 4th to 6th September 2015. The focus will be on preparing you for the Jamboree.

• Patrols who have lost Donation Draw booklets are to pay Mr Shamir back for the lost booklets.
• $15 each for each booklet.

SUMMARY

Troop Meeting resumes with lesser manpower as most seniors will be at the Founders’ Day rehearsal.

We’ll be gearing up for Group Camp soon as well.

NOTICES FOR 2015 TERM 3 WEEK 2

NOTICES FOR 2015 TERM 3 WEEK 2

TROOP MEETING

FRIDAY, 10th July 2015
FALL IN: 1450hrs
DISMISS: 1900hrs
ATTIRE: Wear Full U.

DUTY PATROL: Lion

THINGS TO BRING:

1. Individual Journal
2. PE kit
3. Water Bottle
4. Writing materials
5. Materials to make a Morse Code signalling device

OTHER EVENTS

1) St. Gabriel's Scout Campfire

Date: Saturday, 11th July 2015

Patrols Involved: Animal patrols

Fall in: 1700hrs @ SASS

Dismissal: Around 2200hrs ( after campfire ends) @ St. Gabriel's Sec Sch

Attire: Full Uniform

OTHER NOTICES

1) NDP selection
8 Scouts will be selected during Troop Meeting to represent our Scout Unit at our NDP and Founders' Day Parades. Training will take place on every Friday from 4 to 6pm. Scouts involved will still report for regular Troop Meeting as per usual.

2) Cooking Competition
Scouts involved will use this Troop Meeting for their second practice. Contact Mr Liang about the arrangement of collecting food.
Each team must:
- Cook and present their meals
- Demonstrate ability to maintain a fire for a minimum of half
an hour

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• See list of Scouts who owe the Troop money. Please submit your payment in CASH to David Chew or Kameron Kuah DURING Troop Meeting
• NDP selection will take place. Your uniform and foot drills must be of highest form if you whish to be selected.
• Search the internet on how to make a simple Morse Code signalling device. You will be tested on sending a Morse Code signal over 100 meters.
• Update your journals. Label the entries corresponding to the progress Scheme Booklet updated on Facebook.
• Campfire attendance is expected. Find a replacement if you are unable to attend.

    

SUMMARY

Troop Meeting as per normal with a campfire. Participate actively with a positive attitude and update your journals to maximize your scouting experience and journey. 

NOTICES FOR 2015 TERM 3 WEEK 1

We're back in term and Scout Meetings are back on the schedule.

Please do check the Calendar Tab to see a list of upcoming events.

Thursday, 2nd July 2015

CCA Photoshoot

All Scouts are to report to the Big Steps in their Full Uniform by 1430hrs.

Patrol Leaders are to check that their Patrol Members' Uniform is neat and correct.

Friday, 3rd July 2015

Troop Meeting

Fall in: 1500hrs

Dismissal: 1900hrs

Attire: PE Attire Only (Except for the PLC Chairman and Quartermasters)

Objectives: Testing of Initiative levels of the Juniors for Leadership assessment / Organising, cleaning and tidying our equipment stores.

Duty Patrol: Panther Patrol (set up Flag Pole by 1450hrs)

Cooking Competition Training

Those involved in the cooking competition will begin their training for this event during Troop Meeting.