Announcements

We are the South Area 3R Car Derby and Mind Quiz champions. Well done Cubs! More photos to follow in the Photos section.

At the school's Prize Giving on 8 March, some of our Cubs were recognised for their Scouting achievements. We are grateful to the school for the encouragement!

Our P6 leaders were at the Adiji Chief Scout event to welcome President Tharman as the 9th Chief Scout of Singapore. They were also involved in breaking the Singapore record for the largest human fleur-de-list.

Dear Cubs,

A few important matters for us to note even as we stand down for Term 1.

1) Submit DJC Cards

The Diamond Jubilee Fundraising period is over. For Cubs who have yet to submit your DJC Cards, please pass them to any Scouts teacher in school this coming week.

2) Confirm Akela Application

All P5/P6 Cubs must confirm if they are going for Akela in 2024 by Wednesday 6 Mar. Please submit the hardcopy form signed by your parents indicating if you will or will not be making a concerted effort to obtain the Akela Award this year. Mr Lai and Ms Lee need to complete the registration with Scouts HQ on Wednesday 6 Mar 5PM.

3) Digital Citizen Badge (Q1 Diamond Jubilee Challenge)

All Cubs are to complete the SLS Package and fulfill the 4 sets of criteria to obtain the Digital Citizenship Badge + DJC Q1 Challenge Badge. It's 2 in 1! So why not? Use eLearning Day and your March Holidays to do so.

4) Prepare for 3R Car Derby and Mind Quiz

Cubs who have signed up for the above competitions, please do your necessary preparation before we meet in Term 2. The competition day is 23 Mar! 3R Car Derby teams should have their cars ready to race and Mind Quiz teams should be ready for competition when we meet for final preparation during the Pack Meeting on 22 Mar.

Dear P6 Cubs going for Adiji Chief Scout on Saturday,

Please wear PE attire for Pack Meeting tomorrow 1 March.

Dear Cubs,

Gentle reminder to meet in the hall at 0705 on Friday in Full Scout Uniform.

Do also remember to bring your DJC cards and money for collection during Pack Meeting.

Lastly, our P4 Cubs will need to bring their outdoor cooking equipment with instant noodles on Friday too!

Cheers!

Dear Cubs,

Do note the following reminders that were briefed at the last Pack Meeting:

1) P4 - P6 Cubs who are taking part in the Mural Design Competition, please submit your entries to Mr Lai or Ms Lee by 9 Feb so that we have sufficient time to submit them to Scout HQ.

2) P5 Cubs please bring your scarfs on Tuesday 6 Feb and report to the school hall at the correct time to man the First Aid Booths for the school's Total Defence Day commemoration.

3) P4 - P6 Cubs please remember to commence your Diamond Jubilee Challenge fundraising efforts and also complete the Q4 Challenge, using the SLS Package to guide you.

4) P5 - P6 Cubs please obtain parental consent, form your teams for 3R Car Derby and Mind Quiz and be ready to indicate interest on 16 Feb when we have our next Pack Meeting.

Dear Cubs,

It has been a productive start to the year for all of us.

Our P6s successfully completed their VIA activities with PCF Sparkletots at Bishan Active Park on 2 Feb, educating the toddlers on being responsible users of outdoor spaces through a presentation and some games.

Our P5s are deep into their First Aid Proficiency Badge and will be running the school's First Aid Booths during the Total Defence Day commemoration on 6 Feb.

Our P4s have succeeded in cooking their first meal using their mess tins and tommy stoves. 

Well done Cubs! Continue to DO YOUR BEST in your various endeavours both in and out of the Pack.

Dear Cubs,

With the release of key dates from Scout HQ on 20 January, the teachers have tried our best to firm up the HQ events we will be going for for the year as well as the dates of our key unit events. Please refer to the slides below. Note that we will keep updating this document along the way.

Dear Cubs,

For the P5s and P6s going for Tuan Qing on Saturday, please come for Pack Meeting on Friday in PE Attire with Black Shoes, Scout Socks and Scout Scarf.

Gentle reminder for P5s to keep up with your Akela progress.

P6s, please bring the materials you need to get ready for your VIA game stalls and presentation.

Cheers!

Dear Cubs,

This second Pack Meeting saw the commencement of our new Six Meetings where you get to meet the members of your Six for 15 minutes a week. Do follow the schedule designed by your Assistant Sixers and plan a meaningful activity when it is your turn to lead!

P4s! You are going full steam into your Silver Arrow activities. Work diligently. There will be more opportunities to lead, play and serve this year as you gain confidence in the Pack.

P5s! Take your First Aid Proficiency Badge seriously. It is one of the key requirements for the Akela Award.

P6s! Cherish your final 14 Pack Meetings as a Cub Scout. You have a rigorous Passing Out Challenge planned for you, with your VIA activity with Sparkletots  being the first upcoming challenge on 2 Feb. Do your best!

Cheers!

Dear Cubs,

The Term 1 Schedule has been sent to your parents on PG. You can also find it in the Termly Schedule section.

We have an exciting 2024 coming up! See you at our first Pack Meeting on 12 January.

Happy New Year!

Dear Cubs,

With the conclusion of the P1 Orientation this afternoon, all Scout activities for 2023 have officially ended. Thank you for your hard work and contributions throughout the year. The teachers hope that your Scouting journey has been fun and meaningful and that you have grown a little over the course of the year.

Some of you should spend your December holidays to work on your Progressive and Proficiency Badges. Specifically,

1) Current P4s and P5s Aiming for the Akela Award in 2024

The teachers have spoken to you and the SLS package for Gold Arrow has been shared with you. Do use the resources to help you get started on the various requirements for Gold Arrow. Also remember to complete 6 Proficiency Badges. This way, when we meet in 2024, we can complete the remaining Akela requirements (namely First Aid Proficiency Badge, Sharing Together) and also complete the documentation required. Feel free to email your teachers (Mr Lai or Ms Lee) should you need more guidance over the holidays.

2) New P4 Cubs Who Joined in 2023

You have done well to assimilate into the Pack and we are proud to have you on board with us. Mr Lai has briefed you on the resources shared with you on SLS. Do utilise them to make as much progress as you can on your Scout badges. This way, you stand a higher chance of catching up with and joining the rest of the P5s in 2024. Do email Mr Lai should you have any questions over the holidays.

Have a restful holiday spending time with friends and loved ones. The schedule for 2024 will be sent in the last week of December over Parent Gateway. The teachers have already completed our initial round of planning for a very exciting 2024!

See you! Cheers!

To the 15 P5 Cubs helping out at the P1 Orientation on Tuesday:

Please remember to bring your Scout uniform and report to the canteen at 1230. 

Lunch will be provided. 

Dismissal is at 1630.

Jace and Isaac will be the ICs for the day.

Having been shortlisted as one of the top 12 units in Singapore, our P4 Cubs prepared hard for the Grand Finals held at Scout HQ on 11 Nov.

Despite being the very first performers of the day, they gave a steady performance and clinched the Bronze award. We are very proud of our P4 Cubs and look forward to more of their contributions when they become P5s next year.

More photos in the Photos section!

Dear Cubs, 

P3s and new P4 members, tomorrow we will follow up with what we learnt last week. Please bring your Scout journal and record book. No need to bring stove and mess tins.

The 14 P4s participating in the National Gang Show Finale on Saturday, please report for Pack Meeting in PE uniform  so that you can wear your Scout uniform on Saturday.

Cheers!
Mr Lai

Dear Cubs, 

We will resume our Pack Meetings this Friday. Our P5 Sixers will be going around your classes to remind you.

For the P3s, please remember to bring your outdoor cooking equipment and a packet of hot beverage mix.

For the P4s, we will be rehearsing for the National Gang Show Grand Finale as we have been shortlisted as one of the top 12 teams in Singapore!

For the P5s, we will be doing some knotting in preparation for your P5 Camp.

We also have a little surprise planned for all of you at the end! See you this Friday.

Your Scout teachers

For our Primary 6 Cubs participating in JOTA-JOTI this weekend, please remember to do the following:

Step 1

Parents / Guardians of Cub Scouts are to register on the behalf of the participants on JOTA-JOTI 2023 portal at [use Cub's name but parent's details to register]: https://www.jotajoti.info/

Step 2

Upon the completion of the various online activities during JOTA-JOTI, Cub Scouts are to capture a few screenshots of their completed events and email the P6 Cub Scout teachers by 23 October 2023. 

Have a great experience mingling with Scouts from around the world!

Happy Children's Day to our dear Cubs!

For the P3 - P5, we take a break from CCA to prepare for our examinations. See you only after the exams!

For the P6s, congratulations on completing your PSLE! Mrs Ng and Zhong Lao Shi will look for you soon to update you on an upcoming Scout event!

Dear Cubs,

The teachers will meet you in the canteen at 150PM this Friday.

Do remember to bring a small bag and writing materials (preferably a clipboard) for the excursion!

Looking forward to learn more at the Sustainable Singapore Gallery as we close out our Diamond Jubilee Challenge efforts for 2023!

See you!

Dear Cubs,

There is no Pack Meeting on 22 Sep.

However, we have some events happening on 20 Sep and the morning of 22 Sep.

20 Sep: P4s Performing Special Good Turn

Please meet Mr Lai at the canteen at 1350. Attire is School PE attire with Woggle and Scarf. The Cubs involved are Brandon, Shaunn, Lucas Koh, Yu Xing, Emmanuel, Nicodemus, Timothy, Hao Yuan, Gabriel, Declan and Zhi Shen.

20 Sep: P4s and P5s Make Up CSLC

Please meet Mr Lai at the canteen at 1350. Attire is School PE attire with Woggle and Scarf. Please remember to bring your CSLC Booklet. The Cubs involved are Joshua Lim, Joshua Tan, Elias, Lucas Lim, Jonah, Jonathan Yeo and Yumo.

22 Sep: P4s and P5s for Prize Presentation During Morning Assembly

Please meet Mr Lai and Ms Lee at the school hall at 0705. Attire is School PE attire with Woggle and Scarf. The Cubs involved are all Akela Awardees and Field Day Participants.

Dear Cubs who have attended CSLC on 2 Sep,

Remember to access SLS for the last module - Ceremonies. Do use the holiday to work on your reflections for:

1.  First Aid 

2. Outdoor cooking using natural fuel

3. Orienteering Challenge

 As you write your reflection, you may consider the following:

• What did you do? 

• What have you learnt?

• What values/insights did you gain?

• Were there any challenges/difficulties? How did you overcome them?

Our P6 Cubs got a surprise on Thursday when Mr Lai visited them in their classes to pass each of them a motivational tote bag. All the best for your PSLE P6s! Remember the Scout Promise and Law continues to be your guide even as you show courage in your quest to do your best in your studies!

We are the South Area Field Day Overall Champions!

Congratulations to our 25 Cubs who showed great athleticism, agility, skill and teamwork to perform well at the South Area Field Day.

We came in first in the Chariot and Sour Grape events, and second in the Telematch event. The combined efforts of all 25 Cubs also won us the Overall Champion trophy.

Beyond the medals, the teachers are proud of our Cubs for the sportsmanship they displayed. They cheered on their teammates and also the teams from other schools. They were happy to have won, but were not over-exuberant in their celebrations, mindful that there were other Cubs around them who may be disappointed with the results. Our Cubs also led themselves well at the various events, without the teachers having to intervene. Being champions in our character is so much more important! Well done CHSP!

Catch the action under the photos section!

Dear Cubs,

For the 25 Cubs (see list below) representing our Pack for Field Day, please remember to leave class at 1230 and have your lunch in the canteen. Ms Lee and Mr Lai will meet you there at 1300.

For the rest of the Cubs, Pack Meeting will be running as per normal.

Cheers!

Dear Cubs,

There are no changes to the dates of the events we have scheduled.

18 Aug: Pack Meeting for all Cubs

25 Aug: Pack Meeting for all Cubs (Selected P4 + P5 Involved in Field Day)

2 Sep: CSLC for all P4 Cubs + Campfire for all P5 Cubs

More details and the consent forms for the relevant events will be released in due time.

Dear P5 Cubs,

Please review the slides below to help you remember what to do on 8 August.

Also note the meeting time and venue on 8 August.

Drink more water!

But enjoy the video anyway!

Dear P5 Cubs,

We will be having our final NDP rehearsal this coming Friday 4 August.

Please remember to come in your Full Scout Uniform (with Cap) and also drink sufficient water the night before.

Cheers!

We are halfway through Term 3 but the exciting events are still waiting ahead!

8 August: [All P5 Cubs] Participation in school's National Day Parade as marching contingent 

11 August: [All Cubs] National Day Observance Ceremony during Pack Meeting

18 August: [All P4 and P5 Cubs] Field Day Preparation

25 August: [Selected P4 and P5 Cubs] Field Day Competition

2 Sep: [All P4 and P5 Cubs] Leadership Camp + Troop Campfire 

17 of our Cubs received the Akela Award today! The Akela Award is the highest award a Cub Scout can receive. We are proud of them and hope that the rest of the Pack will be inspired to work hard on their progressive and proficiency badges. More photos to follow!

Please ensure you do not have any Event Badges sewn under your name tag. Follow the picture shown in the Uniform section.

Our P5 Cubs have started their training for the school's National Day celebrations! More pictures in the Photos section.

Dear Cubs,

Please refer to this deck of slides for the highlights for Term 3.

In particular, our P4s will have their Leadership Camp on 2 September. And our P4s and P5s will join the Troop Campfire on 2 September.

Dear Cubs,

If you have yet to submit your Job Week cards, please pass them to any of the Scout teachers in school next week. 

Thank you!

Dear Akela Award recipients,

The Akela Award Ceremony will be held on 29 July Saturday from 0900 to 1200. We will give you more information when we receive instructions from HQ.

Dear Cubs,

We hope you have been having a good holiday! Do remember to complete your Job Week collection and bring your cards and money for submission during the first Pack Meeting of Term 3 on 30 June.

More photos from our Urban Walk to follow under the Photos section.

Dear Cubs,

The teachers hope you enjoyed the Coney Island Exploration yesterday.  Coney Island has a very interesting history. Do watch the CNA Documentary below to help you consolidate your learning! More photos to follow under the Photos section.

Dear Cubs,

Do rest early tonight and drink lots of water. Remember to pack accordingly to the Packing List!

Congratulations to our Akela Award applicants for 2023! All 17 of them have succeeded. The teachers will advise you on the follow-up actions in due time. We will also ensure this achievement is recorded in your CCA records.

Dear Cubs,

It has been a busy Term 2 and all of you have done so well! One more challenge awaits at our Unit Camp. Remember to Be Prepared by packing properly and completing the SLS Package prior to the camp.

For our P4 Cub Scouts, we'll be having outfield cooking on 19 May 2023 (Friday). 

Please bring the following items for outfield cooking:

1. Mess Tin

2. Tommy Stove

3. Water bottle

4. Food/beverage item

5. Metal spoon or fork 

6. Plastic Bags

7. Cloth/Mittens 

*Please label your items with your name.

For our P3, P4 and P5 Cubs, these are the remaining activities for Term 2:

19 May (Friday)- Pack Meeting

31 May (Wednesday)- Unit Camp (1 Day Only: 0800 - 2100)

We are so proud of all of our Cubs who have cleared various milestones the past few weeks.

Our P3 and P4 Recruits have officially been invested into the Pack. We welcome them into our CHSP Cub Scout family and are glad to have them grow with us in the days ahead.

Our P5 Akela applicants have worked hard and they put in a good performance at their Interaction Day today. We wish them the best as we await the final results from Scout HQ.

Our P6 Cubs had their last Pack Meeting yesterday. It was nice to fellowship over pizza and enjoy each other's company (officially) one last time. The teachers will miss their presence greatly as they really are a very stable and reliable bunch and we count on them to help us lead the weekly Pack Meetings. Once a Scout, always a Scout! We hope the Scout Promise and Law will continue to guide your daily decisions our dear P6s!

Dear Akela Applicants, 

Your submissions have all been officially accepted by Scout HQ. The teachers will meet you during your recess on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for us to consolidate our learning and reflections to better prepare for the Group Interview.

See you at the Scouts Den during recess and do come prepared!

Dear Akela Applicants, 

We have received information on the Akela Award Interaction Day. The good news is that CHSP is the hosting school so you will be doing the assessments and interview in a familiar place. Please refer to the information below.

Date: 13 May Saturday

Time: 0745 to 1230

Venue: Catholic High School Primary

Reporting Venue: CHSP Canteen

Attire: Cub Scouts Uniform

Format: Each Cub will be in a Six consisting of Cubs from various schools. The Six will have to work together to clear 3 stations.

Station 1: First Aid Proficiency Badge Skills

Station 2: Group Interview (share Scouting journey and how you practice Scout Promise and Law daily)

Station 3: Knotting and Scenario Based Test

At this stage, we do believe that all our Akela Applicants are ready for the Interaction Day after their 3 - 4 years with us. However, the teachers will still meet with you at the end of the next Pack Meeting to give you some advise on how you can prepare. Remember: Scout HQ is looking for Cubs who embody the Scouting values as described in the Scout Promise and Law.

Dear Cubs, 

We are all busy with different things in the Pack.

Our P3 and P4 Recruits are busy preparing for their Investiture Ceremony on 28 Apr.

Our P4s are busy preparing for their participation in the National Gang Show- their first competition!

Our P5s are busy learning the ropes as they prepare to take over from our P6s when they stand down. This involves ensuring they are proficient in all the Scouting skills as they prepare to lead the Pack at the Unit Camp from 31 May to 1 June. 

Our P6s are in a more reflective mood as they complete their last few Pack Meetings with us and prepare for their Passing Out on 12 May.

Whatever you may be busy with, our teachers want to assure you that we are here with you every step of the way and we are proud of the little steps you have been making in the various stages of your Scouting journey.

Remember to always Be Prepared and to Do Your Best in all your endeavours!

Your Scouts Teachers

All participants of the 3R Car Derby and Mind Quiz, please meet Mr Lai in the Hall at 0710 on Friday 28 Apr. Please be in your PE Attire + Scouts Scarf. We will be presenting our medals and trophies to the school. 

Our school leaders will also be presenting the Well Done Badge to our Senior Sixer Dominic Siau.

All P5 Cubs, please bring the equipment you require for Outdoor Cooking on 28 Apr Pack Meeting.

Dear P3 & P4 New Recruits,

Please change into your full Cub Scouts Uniform during lunch and be at the classroom by 2 pm.
We will be going to the Secondary School Hall for our Investiture Rehearsal.

Dear P6 Cub Scouts,

For Friday's pack meeting (21 Apr), you will be making cards to show your appreciation to the teachers who have taught you since P1.
Please bring along your colouring materials (pencils, markers etc), scissors and glue.

Our Cubs did extremely well at the South Area 3R Car Derby and Mind Quiz Competitions.

3R Car Derby (https://southarea.org/2023/03/26/south-area-cub-scout-3r-car-derby-2023-2/)

Longest Travelling 3R Car: 

2 Gold (out of which 1 Team obtained 3rd Place)

1 Silver

5 Bronze

Most Interesting 3R Car: 

2 Gold (out of which 1 Team obtained 3rd Place)

1 Silver 

5 Bronze

Mind Quiz (https://southarea.org/2023/03/26/south-area-mind-quiz-2023-2/)

4 Gold (out of which 1 Team obtained 1st Place, 1 Team obtained 2nd Place and 1 Team obtained 3rd Place)

2 Silver

1 Bronze

Well done Cubs! More photos to follow in the Photos section.

To our 17 Akela Award applicants, please submit your thumbdrives with the necessary scanned documents to your teacher mentors by 6 April.

The teacher mentors will do a check to ensure everything is in order. If all is good, we will proceed to do the submission to Scouts HQ. If there are improvements or changes to be made, we will inform you on 10 April and you will still have a few days to get things in order before the final hard deadline of 14 April.

The teachers would like to formally recognise our P6 Cubs for putting up a wonderful Six Games yesterday. This Six Games was presented to them as their Graduation Project and we are very proud of each and every single one of them for coming up with 6 excellent game stores. They gave whole-heartedly and were committed to ensuring their juniors had a good time. This Six Games also served the dual function of allowing our Sixes to welcome their new P3 and P4 recruits. We hope that our recruits got to know their brothers better! More pictures in the Photos section.

Dear Cubs,

As part of their Graduation Project, our Primary 6 Cubs have spent a month planning and preparing a fun-filled event for us this Friday.

Do come down in your Full Scouts Uniform and let's have a good time at our first Six Games of 2023!

Dear Cubs,

Please refer below for the Pack Meeting Orders for this Friday's (24 March) Pack Meeting.

Note:

1) P5s and P6s are to report in PE attire.

2) Akela Award applicants are to stay back after Pack Meeting for 15 minutes for the Internal Submission.

3) Car Derby participants are to bring their cars and materials along.

For the Cubs who have indicated their interest to participate in 3R Car Derby and Mind Quiz, Mr Lai and 林老师 have gone round to tell each of you personally that our meeting for preparation this Friday 10 March is cancelled due to HBL.

Please proceed to prepare your 3R cars and revise your Mind Quiz notes accordingly. We will follow-up when we meet in Term 2.

Have a good eLearning this Friday. And have a good and restful March break!

For our 18 potential Akela Award applicants, please remember to pass your Teacher Mentors the Parent Acknowledgement Slip in school next week. Do also work with them to clear the various requirements. Remember the first internal deadline is 24 March.

The South Area 3R Car Derby and Mind Quiz will be held on 25 March (Saturday). We are opening participation to our P5 and P6 Cub Scouts. Please refer to the slides that was used to brief you and remember to check with your parents for permission before indicating your interest at the 3 March Pack Meeting. 

We took part in the South Area Campfire Badge Design Competition. Please find the results below. Look at our winning entries here. Well done Cubs!

The South Area Campfire will be streaming live on 25 Feb 2023, 7PM via this link.

[P.S. We will be attending a physical campfire with our Secondary School Scouts later in the year!]

We commemorated World Scouts' Day in school today! More pictures to come in our Photos section.