Sec 2 Guides survey

Dear Secondary 2 Guides,

Please complete the Guides survey that has been emailed to you latest by 1st September 2013. It is compulsory for all Sec 2 Guides to complete the survey.

All responses will be kept highly confidential. Due to the sensitive nature of the survey, avoid sharing your responses with your fellow Guides.

If you are not able to access the survey, please approach Ms Juni for the alternative link. Thank you.

Reflection for 23 August:)

As usual, we left our bags at the guides room and fall in outside LH2. The sec 1s had their Health Trooper Badge Course and hence, they left for the Health Promotion Board after greeting the seniors. After that, the sec2s went to the Ecube room for our 5-point test. The 5-point test was about acting out a scene based on a world issue. Elissa, Wi En and I acted out a SARS disease scenario, whereby, as a guide, what can we do to solve the problem. We all fun even though it was a test. I felt that our patrol did the job well, the other patrols did well too! Thereafter, we had our craft making session for the Gardens by the Bay project. This time, we're assigned to make flowers. As my patrol have already finished the 100 leaves, i went to oriole patrol to help them out with their leaves. At the end of the session, everyone finished the number of leaves and flowers required. Overall, i felt this craft making session is very meaningful. It help us bond as a patrol while doing the craftwork. Everyone put in their fullest effort in making the craftworks too :D 


Eunice Ng, Sunflower Patrol

Pretty flowers:)

Survey time!

Reflection for 21 August:)

On Wednesday, we fell in outside the LT2 after putting our bags in the guides room. Then we did some drilling and gadget making after that. We split ourselves into groups and made a table each. the seniors then tested to see if our tables could stand.

Then for the rest of the activity, we used newspapers, felt and scouring pads to make the shapes of different leaves for the Gardens by The Bay project. We had to make 100 leaves per patrol. We cut out the shapes of the different leaves, decorated it with either paint, markers and newspapers. We worked together as a patrol and finished it very quickly. After we finished making, we cleaned up the classroom and fell in at by the lakeside for dismissal. this activity was enjoyable! :)

Sheena Ng, Sparrow Patrol

Proud creations:)

Coy 1 working hard...

Coy 2 working hard...

Having fun in each other's company!

Week 9's activities! :)

YOOOOOOZZZZOOOO! 

28August, Wednesday

On Wednesday, please fall in in front of the innosphere at 245pm in half u. 

Sec1s : Study hard for your health trooper badge's test and your dome tent pitching retest (you are to pitch the tent in 30mins) :)

Also, we'll be having an initiative on Wednesday yayy!!

You all will be making a house made up of ice cream sticks (look below hehe) as a patrol and on in inside, you'll be hanging photos of your company's guides (photos will be provided by us :D)

You will need to bring along these few items as a patrol, do allocate the items evenly among all the members!

1. Everyone to bring a bottle of UHU glue

2. Decorative materials eg. paint, marker.

3. A cardboard from your drawing block/2 foolscap backing for the backing of the house (the green thing)

4. Twine (to hang the photos)

5. 2 hole punchers (to punch holes on the photos)

6. 4 pairs of Scissors

7. Newspaper (to lay the table before starting)

8. At least 3 thick card board pieces to support the sides and bottom of the house.

 

Have fun during initiative! :)

OKAY THAT'S ALL FOR WEDNESDAY! NOW SCROLL ON FOR FRIDAY'S ACTIVITY!

30 August, Friday

On Friday, fall in at the concourse in Full Uniform at 230pm. Please refer to JingYu QM's blogpost on the attire. Ensure that your nails are short, socks are four fingers high, scarf nicely tied, hair neatly tied (HAIRSPRAY psstt psst) and your beret and all your badges are present. 

Please also bring along your grey tee shirt and a hanger. 

Sec1s : Study hard for your personal and social development 1.1-1.2

Coy1 Sec2s : Read up on canvas tent pitching

Coy2 Sec2s : Read up on set ceremonies

Lastly! We will be having outdoor cooking!!!!! YAYYY

Outdoor cooking:

Theme: POTATO LAND 

Ensure that potato is the main item that stands out in your dish! 

Things to bring as a patrol (Please distribute the items evenly among your patrol) : 

1. Twigs and Maomaos (Sec1s please take the initiative to pick :), Sec2s guide the sec1s) 

2. Matchstick

3. Messtin

4. Your ingredients 

OKAY THAT'S ALL FOR FRIDAY! THANKS FOR READING THE QUITE LOONG POST <3

Rest well and drink up :)

Love loadsss

Bing Pei CL :)

Cancellation of Sept camp, EEC Course for Sec 2 guides on 11 & 18 Oct

Dear Guides,

1) The school has set the last day of activity (EOY study break) for all CCAs to be on 4th Sept. As such we will cancel the Girl Guides September camp which was scheduled to be from 6-9 September 2013.

We will resume Girl Guides activity on 11 October 2013.

All Sec 2 guides to note that they will be going to Energy Efficiency Centre for Part 1 of the course on 11 Oct for the Energy Efficiency Proficiency Badge from 3-5pm. One way bus transport will be provided, and it will leave the school at 2.30pm. Consent forms will be issued next week during activity. Do note that you will need to bring your pencil case, a copy of your latest utilities bill from Singapore Powers (do start to prepare this now) and a calculator to class. Photocopies of the bill are also acceptable.

Do note that for the second part of the course on 18 Oct from 3-5pm. One way bus transport will be provided, and it will leave the school at 2.30pm. There will be a written test on that day and it is also the final date of submission of an assignment that was given out in session 1.

Thank you.

East Division Day 2013

Dear guides, 

Fun and exciting day at EDD today!

Congratulations to Company 1 team consisting of Wi En and Zing Rong who won 1st Prize in the Fashion show category earlier today. :))) Both of you have done us tremendously proud!

(include picture of trophy)

And to the rest of you who have contributed your heart, soul, sweat, time and tears during the preparation for EDD, give yourself a pat on the back. Hope you have learn a lot about each other's strengths and also bonded during the preparation time. Remember, the journey is more important than the outcome. 

Keep the guiding light shine, guides!

Group Shot. :))

Scenes at the our fundraising booth:

Working on a unique request from our dear brownies

Happy customers with their combined heart shape,

Working hard on a full face request

Some pictures taken earlier today:

Scrapbooking Team 1

Scrapbooking Team 2

Desert Making Team 1

Desert Making Team 2

COY 1 Dance Team doing their thing...

Coy 2 Dance Team

Thrift Badge

Missing parts in thrift badge assignment:

Photo of being thrifty at home:
- Xin Hui
-Cherie
-Wei Ting
-Jasmine
-Wei Ran
-Ying Ying
-Yu Qing
-Lynette
-Bella
-Koh Qing
-Cheng Sing
-Jazel

Photo of bankbook:
-Koh Qing

Article/item of being thrifty:
-Lynette
-Koh Qing

Please bring those missing parts of the assignment and pass it to me tmr :) Thanks.

River_of_life project

Dear Guides,

An update of the number of leaves completed by the different patrols on Wednesday is as follows:

Patrol	No of leaves completed	No of leaves halfway done	Total
Jasmine	43	38	81
Hibiscus	0	55	55
Sunflower	100	0	100
Orchid	14	95	104

Patrol	No of leaves completed	No of leaves halfway done	Total
Mynah	39	45	84
Dove	50	0	50
Sparrow	95	0	95
Oriole	0	26	26

1.5 hr has been allocated for craft making this Friday. If your patrol has completed all 100 leaves, you may proceed to complete the flowers. Each patrol should make between 25 - 50 flowers for this project.

Cheng Sing and team will be guiding you through the steps for flower making on Friday. Do help out the other patrols if they did not manage to meet the minimum quota for leaves and flowers. Have fun!

Donation Drive ~~

Harro Guides!!

This is the list of items that will be collected for the donation drive. It is not compulsory to bring them, but do support this project and try to bring at least one item!! If you wish to contribute, please pass the items over to one of the four people in charge (Jasmine PL, Hannah, Seow Khim, Yong Yu) of the project on Friday, either before or after activity starts. Thank you!

Reflections for 16thAugust

On friday, we fall in at the concourse at 2.30. As there was oral on that day, we could not time as loudly as we normally would. After greeting the seniors, we helped to carry the bags to the guides room. Then we spiltted into our East Division Day groups. As Ms Anisa was not present that day, we did not present our dance. Instead, we helped our seniors to put the service learning posters all over the school. When we finished, we practiced our dance steps in the guides room.

Awhile later, we were told to assemble at LT2 where Yong Yu, Hannah, Seow Khim and --- gave us a talk about the service learning activity. I find that the service learning project is very meaningful as we get the opportunity to help people who are not as fortunate as us. We can help them by giving them daily necessities that some might not have access to. By doing that, the people who received the stuff might not have to worry too much about whether they would have enough food to eat and so on. Seeing people happy makes me happy too! :D

When the talk ended, we gathered behind LT2 for a drilling competition! And Coy 1 won the competition by 0.5 points! :p I think that the competition was thrilling as I find it exciting to drill with the seniors and we never had such an experience before. It was fun to drill as a company together and compete with company 2. Though we made some mistakes, I think that we did quite well. I hope that there will be more of such competitions. xD Finally, the competition ended and the sec 1s and 2s split to different classrooms for our respective 5-point tests. Then the tests ended and we all sang taps before going home. The activity was enjoyable and I hope that guides will be more bonded!!! :)

~Huing Lee, Orchid Patrol

Week 8's Activities!

Harro Guides!!! :D

On Wednesday, please fall in at 2.45 pm outside LH2 in Guides half-uniform. Sec 1s, please read pages 202-205 of your handbook. Study hard for your 5-Point test!

On Friday, please fall in at 2.45 pm outside LH2 in the grey tee and track pants. Sec 2s, please read pages 41-46 of your handbook.

From now on, you will have to leave your bags in the Guides room before the start of activity. Report to the Guides room to leave your bag there before falling in front of Innosphere (outside LH2). Please also remember to bring the items on both days.

Rest well and stay hydrated!

xoxo
Jazel CL :>

Week 8 guides activity

Dear guides,

For activity next Wednesday, we will be having a craft making session for the Gardens by the Bay - River of Life project. Below is a picture of what we will be making:

Green - Souring pad leaf, Orange -Felt/Fabric cloth leaf

As a school, we are required to submit 800 of these handmade leaves for an exhibition. Therefore, each patrol will be given 2 hours during the activity on Wednesday to contribute 100 leaves. [100 leaves/patrol].

Do remember to write your patrol name & CCHMS Guides 2013 on each of the leaf that your patrol contributes. This will allow visitors to the exhibition to identify the leaves that you made! You should label it on the side facing upwards as the leaves will be placed on a hammock and the lower side of the leave will not be seen.

As a patrol, please bring the following:
- 100 pieces of Felt cloth or Scrap cloth (do note that if the cloth are flimsy, you would have to sew two cloths together) or 100 pieces of scouring pad from used dish-washing sponge. Scouring pad refers to the thin, rough green portion of dish-washing sponges.

Scouring pad

- Colourful yarn/string to decorate the veins of leaves (enough to make 100 leaves for your patrol)
- 3 sets of non-toxic biodegradable paint/arcylic paint of at least 4 colours
- 3 paint palletes/containers (to contain paint or mix paint colours)
- 3 permanent pen (to label patrol & school name on each leaf)
- 3 stacks of newspaper to line the tables in the classroom

Note for patrol leaders: Do not assign just one guide to bring all 100 pieces of cloth/scouring pad. Distribute the numbers among your patrol members.

Individual items to bring: Every guide is required to bring the following individual items:
- 1 scissors
- 1 liquid glue (able to stick  fabrics/ felt together and also able to stick coloured yarn/string to leaf)
- At least 1 paint brush (size: fine) --> to decorate leaves

EXTRA INFORMATION
For the activity on Wednesday, each patrol will be given 3 sets of leave template to trace onto the fabric & also 6 instruction sheets.

For the activity on Friday, we will be making the PET flower bottles/Egg Carton flower.

PET bottle flowers

Egg Carton flowers

As a school, we would like to contribute 200 flowers. As such each patrol would have to submit 25 flowers (you can have a mixture of both PET and egg carton flowers) after the 1 hour craft making session Friday.

As a patrol, bring the following items:
- 25 plastic bottles with cap still on
- 1 cardboard egg carton
- Twine (enough for 25 flowers)
- Packet drinks boxes (emptied and washed)
- 3 sets of non-toxic biodegradable paint/arcylic paint of at least 4 colours
- 3 paint palletes/containers (to contain paint or mix paint colours)
- 3 permanent pen (to label patrol & school name on each leave)
- 2 pen knives
- 2 stacks of newspaper to line the tables in the classroom


Individual items to bring:
- 1 scissors
- 1 liquid glue (able to stick  fabrics/ felt together and also able to stick coloured yarn/string to leaf)
- At least 1 paint brush (size: fine) --> to decorate leaves


 Have fun guides! Let's work together to complete this project! Jia You!

Reflections for 14th August!

The activity on 14^th August was different from the other activities as we had Foosball initiative! In this game, we had to kick the ball into our opponent’s goal but within a restricted area. Teamwork was really important as we need to pass the ball to each other without interception. We had fun snatching the ball from one another but also had to bear the consequences of getting injured as Hannah had the tendency of kicking too hard and it hit my head once. I think that this initiative is really meaningful as it bonds not only patrol members together, but also the relationship between patrols and even both the coys. In the end for the juniors match dove patrol won! YAY J I feel that seniors had put in a lot of effort in order for us to have a fun game so thank you seniors! I hope there will be more of such initiatives in the future! J

Carrie Ng

Dove Patrol

 

Week 7's activity :D :D

HIIIIII Guides! :D

For 14 August, Weds' activity, please fall in at the concourse at 2.45 in PT kit!
Sec1s, do hand in items 3 and 4 of artist badge to Wei Ran AQM
Sec3s, hand in your thrift badge to Cai Leng :)

For 16 August, Fri's activity, please fall in at concourse at 2.30 in half u :)
Sec1s, Study hard for your International 1.1,1.2 5 point test!
Sec2s, Study hard for your Community 2.3, 2.4 5 point test!

HYDRATE YOURSELVESSSS!

TATA~~
Bing CL

Details for EDD '13! :D

Harro Guides!

As mentioned during the briefing, EDD this year will be held on 24 August, Saturday. It will be held in Changkat Changi Secondary School (Nearest MRT Station: Simei) from 8.30 am to 1 pm. Please note that you are to arrange for your own transport! Also remember to keep this day free as it is a compulsory event; it’ll be a really fun! \o/

The theme for this year is ‘Loving U!'. There are a total of 8 competitions.

Here are the details of the competitions:

Dance ‐ “Dance with Love”

Theme: United We Groove!

Duration (of Dance): MAXIMUM of 5 minutes

Dos:

1. Bring along your own CD labelled with the SCHOOL’S NAME, RUBRICS, and TITLE OF SONG TRACK.

Don’ts:

1. Include dangerous acts or stunts

2. Use props

3. Wear revealing outfits

What you will be assessed on:

1. Relevance to Theme

2. Teamwork

3. Originality

4. Content

5. Confidence

6. Entertainment Value                                        

Showcase of dance WITH MUSIC to Ms Anisa:  16 August 2013 (Friday)

Fashion Show ‐ “Fashion Love”

Theme: With Relevance to EDD theme – “Loving U!”

Duration (of everything, including the walk): 1 hour 30 mins

Dos:

1. Create ALL costumes and accessories out of recycled (NOT recyclable) materials. (e.g.: disposable containers, straws, cardboard, newspapers, used clean disposable utensils, remnant pieces of fabric, etc.)

2. Stick to the theme

3. Prepare a short write-up (of about 50-100 words) on choice of costume design and chosen materials beforehand

4. Bring your materials (this is a MUST)

How you will be assessed:

1. The model and the designer must do a short catwalk together, after which the designer will present her costume design and chosen materials

What you will be assessed on:

1. Fashion Costumes

2. Parading Model

3. Verbal Explanation

 Showcase of FASHION SHOW WITH WRITE-UP to Ms Sarah:  16 August 2013 (Friday)

Cheerleading ‐ “Cheer for Love”

Theme: Cheer for Love; Loving U!

Duration (of cheer): MAXIMUM of 3 minutes

Duration (of competition): 1 hour 30 minutes

Dos:

1. Compose the cheer before the competition and submit it before it is your turn to perform

2. Use (a maximum of) two types of props for the competition

Don’ts:

1. Use music devices (radio, iPhone, etc.)

2. Engage in any dangerous acts or stunts

What you will be assessed on:

1. Relevance to the Theme

2. Teamwork

3. Originality & Content

4. Confidence

5. Entertainment Value

Showcase of CHEER WITH LYRICS PRINTED to Ms Sarah:  16 August 2013 (Friday)

Choral/Instrumental Competition ‐ “Music with Love”

Theme: Music with Love; Loving U!

Duration (of item): 3-5 minutes long

Dos:

1. Request for extra electrical power point (if necessary) via the application form

2. Prepare your own “minus 1” song or instruments

3. Bring along a CD labelled with the SCHOOL NAME and TRACK NUMBER

Don’ts:

1. Wear revealing outfits

What you will be assessed on:

1. Team Spirit

2. Vocal Ability

3. Instruments Skill

4. Stage Presence

5. Appearance

6. Theme Relevancy

How you will be assessed:

1. You have 3 options to choose from: singing, instrumental, or a combination of both

2. You should ONLY be singing in English

3. Lyrics of a song can be changed to suit the theme

Showcase of choral/instrumental competition with PRINTED LYRICS to Ms Sarah:  16 August 2013 (Friday)

Dessert Making Competition – “Serving with Love”

Theme: Loving U!

Duration (of competition): 1 hour 30 minutes

Dos:

1. A write-up, of approximately 50 words, of the dish with a break-down of the budget (include the receipt)

2. Stick to the budget of $10 for the dish (Check with your respective CL whether an item can be claimed then, keep the receipts and hand it to your respective CL for claiming of money after EDD)

3. Keep your preparation for the dessert simple and creative

4. Bring your own equipment or utensils needed; only electrical supplies will be provided. Bring extension plugs in case the power supply is too far from your preparation stations

5. Prepare your snacks within the 1 hour 30 minutes provided.

6. Take note of hygiene. Bring your own hand gloves and aprons (COMPULSORY)

Don’ts:

1. Prepare the dessert beforehand. All materials are to be prepared FROM SCRATCH

What you will be assessed on:

1. Theme Relevancy

2. Taste

3. Creativity

4. Overall Aesthetic Appeal

5. Hygiene

6. Write-up

How you will be assessed: -

Showcase of dessert with write up printed to Ms Juni:  16 August 2013 (Friday)

Toy Making Competition‐“Lovely Dolly”

Theme: Loving U!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Dos:

1. Make use of recycled materials

2. Keep to the budget of $10

3. Check with your respective CL whether an item can be claimed then, keep the receipts and hand it to your respective CL for claiming of money after EDD
4. A brief write-up, of approximately 50 words, of the stuffed toy created together with a break-down of budget (include the receipt)

Don’ts:

1. Pre-prepare any materials or parts. Do not make any marking either. The stuffed toy MUST be created ONLY on the day of the competition

What you will be assessed on:

1. Originality of Design

2. Overall Aesthetic Appeal

3. Theme Relevancy

4. Variety of Recycled Materials Used

5. Write-Up

How you will be assessed: -

Showcase of toy with write up printed to Ms Anisa:  16 August 2013 (Friday)

Scrapbook ‐“Love for Others”

Theme: Love for family, friends, school and/or nation (You can choose more one or more of the four categories)

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Dos:

1. Bring your own materials (e.g.: markers, colouring materials, coloured paper, scissors, glue, pictures/photos) to make the scrapbook.

2. Create the scrapbook ONLY on the day of the competition (the book should be completely blank at the start of the competition)

3. Include both pictures and words in the scrapbook

Don’ts:

1. Pre-prepare contents of the scrapbook

What you will be assessed on:

1. Theme Relevancy

2. Creativity

3. Overall Aesthetic Appeal

4. Quality of Contents

How you will be assessed: -

Showcase of scrap book to Ms Juni:  16 August 2013 (Friday)

Mini Gadgets Competition ‐ “Knotting with Love”

Theme: Loving U!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Dos:

1. Create a miniature gadget that is in line with the theme

2. On the day itself, lay out all your materials for inspection prior to the start of the competition

3. Bring your own materials such as disposable chopsticks, satay sticks, string and scissors, etc.

4. Create the gadget ONLY on the day itself

Don’ts:

1. Pre-prepare any materials or parts. Sticks should not be cut or tied in advance before the competition, either.

2. Use adhesive material (e.g.: glue and adhesive tape, etc.)

What you will be assessed on:

1. Neatness of Knots

2. Number of Knots and Lashes

3. Stability of Structure

4. Creativity

5. Theme Relevancy

How you will be assessed: -

Showcase of gadget to Ms Juni:  16 August 2013 (Friday)

Funfair Booth:

Theme: Loving U!

Duration: 1^st shift (8.30am – 11 am) or 2^nd shift (10.30am – 1 pm)

What to do:

1. Set up an activity/product/game booth based on the theme

2. Sale of food stuff is STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED

3. Only ONE booth per school

Please note that you are to propose an idea of what you are planning to do. Email 3 feasible ideas to your respective CLs. Include an explanation on what will be done, too.

CLs

xoxo