| Friday, February 29, 2008 |
| Overseas Camp - J'08 |
The overseas camp was led by Mdm Mas and accompanied by Mdm Lyn with girls from CHIJ Katong Convent, Geylang Methodist, NUS High and Zhenghua Secondary School. We had been meeting up for at least 3 months to prepare for the cultural exchanges. It was a 7-hour flight from Singapore to Sydney. Then, we had a 2-hour transit at Sydney before the 3-hour flight to Christchurch.
Upon arrival in Christchurch, we were escorted to the Cracroft Guide House where we guides were to stay. There, we met our counterparts from Malaysia, Wales and Northern Ireland. The food they served was in huge portions that even I a big-eater was eating with difficulty while thinking of chicken rice. That very night, we had a mini campfire where we were formally introduced and we all sang songs. The Singapore contingent had its fair share when we sang the song, ‘Singapore town’. The crowd loved it! On noon the next day, we departed from Cracroft for Canterbury Agriculture Park – The J’08 site.
We arrived at the agricultural park in no time and with much excitement. There, GiGi [who is she] greeted us with embrace. After taking pictures with GiGi, we were directed to the international tent to settle our arrival and administrative matters. There, we received our didi bags (meal bags), a foam mat, a lunch box and an extra thick sleeping bag. After which, we were told of our groups. I was assigned to Unit 12 in “lles” (meaning pink) along with the NUS High girls. The rest of our Singapore contingent was split up as well. There were other international campers from Australia and Fiji as well.
When we proceeded to our campsite, we saw many people pitching their tents too. So, we instinctively helped to pitch as well. After all the main activities were over, the fun activities began. Later that night, we had an introduction to J’08 and were treated to a Maori performance.
The next few days saw us making trips to the International Antarctic Centre, zoo, Hanmer Springs, night club (where non-alcoholic drinks were served) and Christchurch Science Centre (Science Alive!) where we experienced being in a weather simulator of -8°, spa, jet boating, and a vertical slide. There were even days when we had a DJ spin music in camp to work up an ambience for us to dance!
On the last day of the camp, we performed a Malay cultural dance to entertain the locals there. That afternoon, we had a J’08 live concert in which 3 local bands from New Zealand “rocked the house”!
The next day, we left camp for our home hospitality which was hosted by the local New Zelander families. I was grouped with a guide from Geylang Methodist and another from CHIJ Katong Convent. We were taken care of by a granny who has a granddaughter (a fellow camper in J’08) and a grandson. Both are in guiding and scouting respectively. She brought us out shopping and gave us the opportunity to appreciate crafts and knitting at the Christchurch Art Gallery. On the 3rd day of the home hospitality, we had to bid a sad goodbye as it was time to leave New Zealand. Thus began our return journey to Singapore.
This is, what I call, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If I had a chance to go for another Jamboree (which is held once every four years), I would. This overseas camp has taught me to be independent, to acquire leadership skills and, most of all, to make friends with people of different cultures. We were no doubt different, but we have one thing in common – that is, we are all girl guides. This would be a memory that I will never forget. Most importantly, it reveals the great pride I have of being a Singaporean and being able to represent Singapore in a foreign country. It also pleases me to be able to share information of Singapore to others. It was worth everything just to be able to participate in an international Jamboree such as this.
Reflections by:
Samantha Anne Grant
3E1 Labels: Having fun |
| posted by Our Guides Family @ 10:55:00 AM |
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| Monday, February 18, 2008 |
| Results |
What is this World Thinking Day about?
World Thinking Day is of great significance all Girl Guides and Girl Scouts internationally as we celebrate and give thanks on the birthdays of our Founders, Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, who had inspired and transformed the lives of so many millions of young people worldwide.
Details on this National Celebration
Date : Saturday, 23 February 2008
Time :1300 - 1730 hours (We will be meeting earlier in school to take the bus there together)
Venue : Singapore Indoor Stadium
Guest of Honour : Mrs. S R Nathan, Patron of Girl Guides Singapore
Attire : Full Uniform
I'm sure all of you know by now, that we have been awarded with 2 Golds again this year. How is this possible without the determination and commitment put in by all of you? Well done and a BIG thank you to all of you. On a good note, let's thank Kwek Jia Yi and Azurah for they will be representing our Guides units to receive the awards from our Patron, Mrs. S R Nathan. Another good news to share ... We came in first in the Banner Competition for Thinking Day 2008. Good job to Mrs Tan and her talented and committed team for spending hours of planning and painting (under the hot sun??). Special thanks to Kezia again for her effort in drawing the pictures. Kezia will be representing us to receive this award. Go, Kezia!
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| posted by Our Guides Family @ 12:57:00 PM |
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| Igniting the Flame nationwide Torch-Relay, 21 Feb |
Reminders to all guides on the above event.
Runners:
Chee Xin, Stephanie, Hannah, Nur Ain, Faiqah, Valerie Nai, Shanice Kwok, Samantha, Li Si and Toh JiaYi
- Please wear the event tee + school shorts.
- Reporting time for all of you is at 2 p.m. Meet at the car pouch outside general office.
- You (all) are to take the flag from the previous relay team (from Teck Whye Sec) and run towards Upper Bukit Timah Road. (Exact route: Run to Bukit Panjang Ring Road, turn right to Bukit Panjang Road and turn left to Upper Bukit Timah Road). Please make sure that all of you know where to run before the actual day of event.
For the rest of you, your reporting time is at 2 pm too. At 3pm, all of you should be on standby to liven the atmosphere. The dress code for the event is full uniform.
- You are to cheer our girls (our runners).
- Some of you may be deployed as road marshalls near our school vicinity to direct the runners from Teck Whye Sec and our girls out of our school.
- Others may help to provide water for the runners.
Labels: Upcoming Events |
| posted by Our Guides Family @ 12:39:00 PM |
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| Combined Rehearsal for Thinking Day and Founders Day Celebration in School |
Please be reminded of the rehearsal for the above event which will be held on Tuesday 19 February, 3.30 pm at the parade square.
Attendance is compulsory for all guides, Sec Ones to Fours.
Report to Ms Wong Yi Jun (guider-in-charge) punctually.Labels: Upcoming Events |
| posted by Our Guides Family @ 12:34:00 PM |
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| Orders for Guides Tee |
Hi all,
I have yet to hear anything from the PLs and PSs on the orders for the Guides Tee. Please get back to me asap. |
| posted by Our Guides Family @ 12:30:00 PM |
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| Sunday, February 10, 2008 |
| New Guides Tee |
Hey guides, here's the new design for our guides tee 2008. Let's all say a big THANK YOU to our designer this year - Kezia.
Sec One guides, this tee is compulsory. Everyone has to get one. As for the rest of you, if you are interested to buy one to add on to your collections, please place your orders with your PL or PS. The cost of the tee is dependent on the number of orders. With more orders, I can try to negotiate for a better price.
So what are you waiting for? Get your orders now! (Haha)
PL/PS, please let me know the number of orders (with sizes) from your patrol by Friday (15/2/08).Labels: Upcoming Events |
| posted by Our Guides Family @ 6:50:00 PM |
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| Tuesday, February 5, 2008 |
| Trip to Pulau Ubin, 2 Feb 2008 |
Hi my dear guides, here's the photos from the Pulau Ubin trip. It may take a while to load the slideshow. Please be patient with me, I can't upload all the pictures at one go, I have to do it in batches.
Trip to Pulau Ubin
Click on the link to view the photos. |
| posted by Our Guides Family @ 8:10:00 PM |
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| Invitation |
P/S - It's not my camera. The card was not very attractive though.. hehe! Maybe that's why is a circus campfire! So be a clown on the ... 8 March 08 - Sat at Greenridge Secondary School, 6pm
Please give your names to the CLs! 20 guides are invited! |
| posted by Our Guides Family @ 7:20:00 AM |
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