Graduation Ceremony Name List!

Hey Guides! The name list for the graduation ceremony is up! It's on 17th November (Thursday) morning and you'll be serving drinks and food. Please report at 10.25am in the lobby in your guides uniform!

1) Alexis

2) Jing Hui

3) Tasha

4) Wai Yi

5) Emma

6) Zi Shan

7) Alevia

8) Jolin

9) Vivien

10) Cara

Thanks!

Guides Cookie Sales!

Hey Guides! Here are the shifts for the guides cookie sales. Please wear your guides uniform and report punctually! It will be in the NTUC in Somerset 313.

There's also a briefing in the Guides Headquarters on 12 November from 11am to 1pm so please keep that date free!

You should have gotten the consent form and remember to hand it in to Kimberly by this Thursday!

And remember! Service with a smile!

Date	Shift	Guides
23rd November	Morning: 8am – 1.15pm	1) Sarah Goh 2) Sarah Yap 3) Rachel Chua 4) Natasha
	Afternoon: 12.45pm – 6pm	1) Madhu 2) Rosa 3) Alevia 4) Joella 5) Janine
24th November	Morning: 8am – 1.15pm	1) Jing Hui 2) Dinie 3) Cara 4) Wai Yi 5) Tasha
	Afternoon: 12.45pm – 6pm	1) Tiffany 2) Tricia 3) Wai Yi 4) Vivien 5) Sarah Goh

Flora And Fauna

Hi Guides! Please go to the mediafire website, http://www.mediafire.com/scgsguides to download the flora and fauna guidelines. You are reminded that you have to hand it in in thursday, so please start your preparation NOW. And complete it ASAP. Thanks!
And this is a reminder for all guides to do their profi badges. If you have not yet done your Hosting A Foreign Visitor, you are to do so as well, in addition to the one profi badge you are to complete.
All projects are to be handed in before the Amazing Race on 27th October (with the exception of Sec 3s). Do abide by the dateline and complete it by then!
Thanks!

Girl Guides Weekly Meeting

Date: 20^th October 2011       Time: 2.30- 6.00pm

Time	Activity		Venue	Remarks
2.30-2.45pm	Roll Call		Track	Swallow on duty
2.45- 3.00pm	Patrol Time		Amphitheatre
3.00 – 5.00pm	Sec 1s	Firelighting Theory Tentage Test ASEAN Test	Amphitheatre	I/C: Ashley, Sarah Lewis
	Sec 2s	Conservation Test Axemanship Theory Firelighting Theory	Amphitheatre	I/C: Emma
4.30 –5.00pm	Remaining guides who have passed all the tests	South Division Day Preparation	Gallery 1	I/C: Francesca,  Cara
		NYAA Reflections
4.30 – 5.30pm	Sec 3s	South Division Day Preparation	Amphitheatre/ Gallery 1	I/C: Janice, Josephine
		NYAA Reflections
5.30- 6.00pm	Announcements		Lecture Theatre

Note:

-          The I/Cs will split up the guides into groups for their test

-          If you have passed the test your level is supposed to do, please go for another test.

-        If you have finished all the tests, please help with the South Division Day Preparation.

-          All guides to study beforehand so that you will be able to take more test during that period of time.

Hosting A Foreign Visitor + Profis

Hellos! Please go to the guides mediafire website, http://www.mediafire.com/scgsguides for the Hosting A Foreign Visitor Visitors, as well as a sample that you all can use as a guide. You are allowed to do individually or in pairs.
Everyone who has not passed their Hosting A Foreign Visitor are to do so by 27th October. 
All guides are also to do a profi by 27th October. 
NOTE: Those doing Hosting A Foreign Visitor are also to do a profi.


Thanks!

MORE Important Dates!

Hello Guides! Here is a compilation of all the dates you have to take note of:

• 22nd October --> South Div Day @ SCGS (our school is organizing it!)
• 27th October (during Guides) --> Amazing Race (TBC)
• 28th October (Afternoon)/ 29th October (Morning) --> Cycling and Picnic
• 17th November --> Graduation Ceremony (for those involved)
• 23/24th November --> Cookie Sales (for those involved)
• 10th to 13th December / 15th to 17th December --> Camp Training

There might be more, so please check back regularly!

Important Dates to Remember!

Hi guides!
Please take note that our South Div Playoffs will be on 22 Oct and our unit activity (cycling and the picnic) will either be on the afternoon of 28 Oct (Friday) or the morning of 29 Oct (Saturday).
The date for the unit activity will be confirmed soon but meanwhile, please keep these dates free!
Thanks!

Graduation Ceremony!

Hi guides!
We still need some more of you to volunteer for the Sec 4 Graduation Ceremony.
It'll be on the 17 November (Thursday) morning. You'll have to report at 11 am in your guides uniform and you're basically supposed to serve food and drinks.
Although no CIP hours are awarded, it'll be a good and meaningful experience knowing you have served the school!
If you want to sign up, please tell Josephine by next Monday! Thank you!

Guides HQ Training Camp!

Hi guides! As mentioned today, there will be a HQ Training Camp held in the Guides House in Bishan.
There are two dates to choose from: either 10 to 13 December or 15 to 17 December.
You are encouraged to sign up soon because there's only a limited number! The camp focuses on outdoor stuff so if you're looking to get your bronze, silver and gold don't hesitate to find Josephine and sign up!
Thanks!

13th October Programme

Hey Guides! I'm really sorry this is so late, I just got home hehe.
Anyway, hope you've all received the relay about the outdoor theory tests plus WAGGGS test.

Girl Guides Weekly Meeting

Date: 13^th October 2011       Time: 2.30- 6.00pm

Time	Activity		Venue	Remarks
2.30-2.45pm	Roll Call		Track	Sparrow on duty
2.45- 3.00pm	Patrol Time		Amphitheatre
3.00 – 5.00pm	Sec 1s	- Axemanship Theory	Amphitheatre	I/C: Kimberly
		- ASEAN Test - Conservation Test	Computer Lab 3	I/C: Jing Wen
	Sec 2s	- WAGGGS Test - Firelighting Theory - Tentage Theory	Amphitheatre	I/C: Janice, Tze Yi
	Sec 3s	All tests that need to be cleared	Amphitheatre	I/C: Respective leaders
3.00 – 3.30pm	Remaining guides who have passed all the tests	Briefing For South Division Day Preparation	Amphitheatre/ Gallery 1	I/C: Mrs Cheong
3.30pm – 5.00pm		South Division Day Preparation		I/C: Josephine, Renee
5.00 – 5.30pm	All Guides	Collection Of Guides Cookies	Guides Room	I/C: Janice, Josephine
5.30- 6.00pm	Announcements		Lecture Theatre

Note:

-           The I/Cs will split up the guides into groups for their test

-          If you have passed the test your level is supposed to do, please go for another test.

-          All guides to study beforehand during the 2 marking days so that you will be able to take more test during that period of time.

-          Each patrol to send 3 or 4 members to the Guides Room to collect the cookies. The rest of the members will wait at the amphitheatre and check whether their cookie orders are accurate when they receive their cookies.

South Div Day Details!

Hi guides! Here are the details for south div day so please take note of them!
We'll assemble at the amphitheater at 7.15am and 2 way transport will be provided! We'll return back to school at about 1.15pm.
Please wear your guides shirt and school pe shorts with your school skirt! Also, bring your own food and water in case you're hungry during the event.
Remember to have a good breakfast and plenty of sleep the night before and keep in mind that in whatever games you're participating in, always do your best, remain positive and have good sportsmanship!

Cookie Sales During Holidays!

Hey guides! There'll be a cookie sale during the school holidays and here are the details:
1) Somerset 313 NTUC
Date: 23rd and 24th Nov
Time: 10am - 6.30pm (2 shifts)

We'll need 12 guides for each of the cookie sales everyday (ie. 6 guides per shift) and we're hoping to have sec 1, 2 and 3 guides to participate so please tell Josephine by Friday (23rd Sept) if you're interested!
Thanks!

South Div Day Details!

Hey guides! This is regarding South Div Day.

When: 24^th September 2011, 8.00am to 12.30pm.

I know the exams have started already for the upper sec (not sure about the lower sec) but this is still a COMPULSORY EVENT. So sorry! :/ If you’re really having problems with it, do tell the guiders!

Where: Either Henderson Secondary School or Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School. (TBC)

What: Here are the events and the brief description of it, as well as the participants. All guides are now involved in the activities!

Sorry blogger kinda screwed the table up...

Sewer Extraordinaire
Participants will be given pieces of cloth which they have to sew together with interesting stitches, design and layout or concept based on the theme of empowering women or what encompasses a modern woman. Participants may bring their own buttons, thread, needles, scissors, ribbons and cloth for the competition. Judging is based on creativity (50%), neatness of stitches (30%) and speed of competition (20%)
Team 1: 1)      Renee Tay 2)      Alyssa Ling Reserve: 1)      Hua Yinjie	Team 2: 1)      Carolyn Chiam 2)      Maylizabeth Reserve: 1)      Wang Yuling

Steady Hands Extraordinaire
Participants are given a stack of poker cards which they have to stack up. Judging is based on height (40%), number of levels/storeys (40%) and speed of competition (20%)
Team 1: 1)      Jessica Liemanza 2)      Jolin Tsoi 3)      Wang Yuling 4)      Sarah Lewis Reserves: 1)      Tricia Loh 2)      Emma Tan	Team 2: 1)      Li Xinyi 2)      Sabrina 3)      Hua Yinjie 4)      Alethea Tang Reserves: 1)      Janine Sim 2)      Wong Wai Yi

Telematch
Teams of 8 will compete against one another in a series of fun activities. Games: -          “Seven legged worm” -          Modified “Tug-Of-War” -          Drunken sailor and piñata
Team 1: 1)      Chong Mei Lin 2)      Janice Yeo 3)      Ashley Ang 4)      Ng Tze Yi 5)      Miriam Khoo 6)      Alevia Khoo 7)      Rachel  Ting 8)      Tiffany Lim Reserves: 1)      Sarah Yap 2)      Joella Lim 3)      Sarah Goh 4)      Yong Shi Qian	Team 2: 1)      Farah Sabrina 2)      Josephine Low 3)      Fatin Amirah 4)      Rosa Soon 5)      Tasha Ng 6)      Wong Wai Yi 7)      Emma Tan 8)      Kimberly Lim Reserves: 1)      Ashley Cheok 2)      Sarah Lewis 3)      Jolin Tsoi 4)      Kwok Jing Wen

The Handicap Challenge
Guides will be made to feel the shoes of the less fortunate members of our society through the activity and carry out tasks in groups of 5. Tasks include: -          Tying of knots when blindfolded -          Passing a message -          Feeding -          Clearing up a messy room etc.
Participants: 1)       Yong Shi Qian 2)      Pearis Lim 3)      Kow Zi Shan 4)      Megan Hau 5)      Renee Tay Reserves: 1)      Josephine Low 2)      Kwok Jing Wen	Team 2: 1)      Denise Foo 2)      Kimberly Ang 3)      Madhumitha 4)      Sarah Yap 5)      Nur Adlyn Reserves: 1)      Tan Pei Ling 2)      Alevia Khoo

Super Chef
Pt. 1: Guides will be given 30 min to cook a dish of their choice relevant to the theme ‘Empowering Women”, using the available ingredients. Pt.2: Guides will be given a dish that they must create in 45 min.
Participants: 1)      Kimberly Ang 2)      Darsha Ne 3)      Janine Sim 4)       Nguyen Thuy Anh Reserves: 1)      Janice Yeo 2)      Tan Pei Ling	Team 2: 1)      Tricia Loh 2)      Shermaine Chung 3)      Tham Jing Hui 4)      Zoe Chong Reserves: 1)      Farah Sabrina 2)      Ng Tze Yi

Iconic Women Quiz
A set of questions would be presented to the guides through a written test. A set of 30 questions will be set on a)      famous local women b)      exemplary women in guiding and c)       women who are trendsetters in their professions (time frame form 1960s onwards)
Participants: 1)      Isabel Tan 2)      Kwok Jing Wen 3)      Alexis Ong  Reserves: 1)      Alyssa Ling	Team 2: 1)      Sarah Goh 2)      Tan Pei Ling 3)      Lee Zhi Rui Reserves: 1)      Nur Sabrina

Dance to the Beat
Teams will be given a maximum of 1½ hours to prepare for the dance item and winning entries will perform prior to the prize ceremony. Music will be provided. Teams are encouraged to bring along costumes and props. The music will last for about 3-4 minutes long and is a mixture of popular tunes.
Participants: 1)      Joella Lim 2)      Cara Ow 3)      Sarah Goh 4)      Vivien Shao 5)      Nur Dinie Reserves: 1)      Chong Mei Lin 2)      Jolin Tsoi	Team 2: 1)      Francesca Lim 2)      Natasha Tey 3)      Melissa Teh 4)      Ashley Cheok 5)      Rachel Chua Reserves: 1)      Darsha Ne 2)      Kimberley Lim

Thanks!