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ASSTC 2009

2009-07-09T16:31:00.002+08:00

It is the middle of the year now, and as usual, we Sea Scouts have our ASSTC. So, for this year , we have 3 junior patrols competing for the coveted Best Overall Trophy. Hopefully, it will be a tough fight to the end.

Date : Precamp - 15th & 16th July 09 , Camp - 17th , 18th & 19th July 09
Venue : Scout Den and Technology block
Report In : 1500 hrs on Friday ( 17th July )
Attire : Full Sea Scout Uniform
Fees : RM25 (includes camp-T , trophies)

Everyone, please be prepared for this camp. Attendance is compulsory for all forms except form 5 and 6.

"Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure."

Photos of competitions for Prob. PLs

2009-06-14T18:01:00.002+08:00

As promised I've search for some photos from our album and here some that you guys could refer to.

Flags
Link 1 , Link 2 , Link 3

Logbooks
Link 1 , Link 2 , Link 3

Mascot
Link 1 , Link 2 , Link 3

If any of you have any questions , you can always ask the seniors.

Appointment of Prob. Leaders

2009-05-31T15:42:00.002+08:00

Prob ATL Por Kai Yann & Chew Chin Quan
Prob VUL Cason Chong & Daniel Quah
Prob VUS Yeoh Beng Hai & Benjamin Han
Prob SPL Malcolm Tan
Prob SPS Chai Cheah Tzun
Prob PL Jason Teoh (Otter)
Lee Zhi Hoong (Beaver)
Nachiappan (Dolphin)
Prob PS Heyman Naidu (Otter)
Ch'ng Wei Sheng (Beaver)
Ryan Koay (Dolphin)

Best Scout Of The Term 2008/2009 Lee Zhi Hoong
Best Patrol Of The Term 2008/2009 Beaver Patrol
Best PL Of The Term 2008/2009 Malcolm Tan

Patrol List

Otter
Rabinesh
Roshen

Beaver
Sharmin
Jonathan
Sebastian

Dolphin
Ivan
Kailaj

Troop Take Over 2009

2009-05-27T01:04:00.003+08:00

Troop Take Over for the year 2009 will be held as stated in the details as follow :

Date : 29th May 2009
Time : 1215 hrs - 1500 hrs
Venue : UMP ( PFS Field )
Attire : Full Sea Scout Uniform

Attendance is STRICTLY compulsory for all scouts. Those without uniform, please get it before TTO. Those who fail to turn up without VALID or logical reason will be penalized severely.

*PUNCTUALITY IS STRICTLY OBSERVED

PCGHS Campfire 09

2009-04-27T12:00:00.003+08:00

On the 25th of April 2009, sea scouts from F4 and F5 participated in PCGHS Campfire. It was an eventful night that some of us would remember...or not. Anyway , we worked hard enough for a champions spot. Unfortunately we were beaten and we only managed 2nd placing and a best dance trophy. It was hard for some of our scouts to accept as they did their very best in their performances. This year's placing was a step of improvement from last years 3rd place. Maybe its our time to be champs next year.

Kerachut Video

2009-03-31T23:23:00.004+08:00

PKHC was a annual event. This year we form 5's went there to have a look. Jason, a form 2 went there with us because he was unable to attend the first day of camp. This was a video taken by VS Keshav.

Appointment Of Prob. ATLs

2009-03-31T23:12:00.006+08:00

Congratulations to the newly appointed Prob. ATLs Por Kai Yann and Chew Chin Quan. They shall carry out their duties efficiently and responsibly. So, to the rest , please cooperate with them. LTC will be coming soon.

CTC 08 Photos

2009-02-01T15:51:00.007+08:00

I have finally compiled all the photos taken during CTC 2008. Since there are too many photos , I have filtered it and these are the links to it.

There are 2 albums for the photos.

This is the second album.

Enjoy ~

* click on the slideshows to view all photos

Shuffle Your Way To CTC08

2008-12-21T23:29:00.003+08:00

Here are some of the Campnite performances from the recently concluded CTC08 for your viewing pleasure.

Combined Training Camp 2008 Results

2008-12-18T22:42:00.003+08:00

CTC 2008 has ended. So here are the results :-

Best Overall Champion : Infekted (The scout-less patrol)
Best Patrol : Quixotic
Best Gadget : Morpheus
Best Flag & Flagpole : Novelty
Best Logbook : Novelty (Ying & Yang one)
Best Banner : Novelty
Best Model Ancient Ship : Quixotic (Scouts din touch 1)
Best Float : Quixotic (Wat the...take so many challenge trophy)
Best Tower & Gateway : Morpheus
Best Silent & Fancy Drilling : Infekted
Best Modern Cooking : Infekted (5 years in a row =.=)
Best Sketch : Quixotic (FoFo xD)
Best Dance : Novelty (Really ?!?)
Best Cosplay : Infekted
Best Advertisement : Infekted
Best Patrol Leader : PL Shaun Oh Thean Wei (OMG 4 Challenge Trohpy)
Best Patrol Second : PS Li Ann (CGL)
Best Guide : Koe Shu Wern (CLS)
Best Scout (Junior) : Jason Teoh (=.="""")
Best Scout (Senior) : Chuan Teik Min (XD)
Most Spirited Patrol : Novelty

There are the results for CTC 2008.

p.s. The grammy award for Most Outstanding 100 Plus seller goes to Matthew Ng ( Clap Clap )
p.s. I (atl chong) miss everyone.

Combined Training Camp 2008

2008-12-04T12:50:00.004+08:00

The much awaited camp of the year is here ! Our very own 8th Georgetown South's

CTC 2008 : Delonix Regia

The preparations and precamp begins this Tuesday, 9th December 2006 on Penang Free School grounds.

-Precamp-
Date : 9th and 10th of December 2008 (Tuesday)
Venue : PFS field in front of Scout Den
Time : 0800 hrs - 1900 hrs

The majestic battle of begins this , 11th December 2008 which will last for four long lasting days.

-Combined Training Camp 2008-
Begin Date : 11th December 2008 (Thursday)
End Date : 14th December 2008 (Sunday)
Report In : 0800 hrs (11th December 2008)
Dismissal : 1750 hrs (14th December 2008)
Attire : Full Sea Scout Uniform / Full Rangers/Guides Uniform
Venue : Penang Free School Field (in front of scouts den)

The big Finale of the camp is on the 12/12/2008 where finalists from Selection Day will battle against each other one last time and prove their worthiness for the Best Campnite crown.

-CTC CAMPNITE 2008-
Date : 12th December 2008 (Friday)
Time : 2000 hrs
Venue : Penang Free School Field ( in front of tech block )

Fantastic items that are on display on the night are :

Quixotic - Sketch , Advertisement
Infekted - Dance , Sketch , Advertisement , Cosplay
Morpheus - Dance , Cosplay
Novelty - Dance , Sketch , Cosplay

Do not forget , our famous ancient ship model are also on display during the campnite. So , please clear your schedule for the night and be here for the big event , CAMPNITE 2008!

~Delonix Regia~

-Combined Training Camp 08-

~Announcement~

2008-11-30T16:39:00.008+08:00

The Selection Day will start at 12 pm / 1200 hrs and finish at 6 pm due to some activity held at the youth park. Participants are advised to be there an hour earlier for preparations. PUNCTUALITY is strictly observed. I hope that everyone are ready for this event.

CTC 08 Camp Office Bearers

2008-11-27T23:23:00.003+08:00

Camp Chief - TL Adrian Chuah
Asst. Camp Chief - ASM Sim Kwang Yeung
- ASM Matthew Ng
- ASM Lim Teik Hong
Secretary - TL Adrian Chuah
Asst. Secretary - Sarah Teh
Treasurer - ATL Chong Kam Zhern
Asst. Treasurer - Jessie Cheah
Quartermaster - ATL Ong Siew Chai
Asst. Quartermaster - Chua Su Jen
First Aider - ATL Chong Kam Zhern
Asst. First Aider - Alicia Khoo
Photographer - Maggie Saw
Asst. Photographer - Chan Tzee Yun
Security Officer - TL Adrian Chuah
Public Duty Coordinator - ASM Sim Kwang Yeung
Asst . P.D.C - Jamie Foo
Discipline Master - ASM Matthew Ng
Discipline Mistress - Niroshiny
- Christine Ng
Cleanliness Master - ASM Lim Teik Hong
Cleanliness Mistress - Myra Goon
- Lim Tze Bei
- Christine Lau
Camp Programmer - ASM Matthew Ng
Asst. Camp Programmer - Wee Ee Yan
Camp Webmaster - ATL Chong Kam Zhern

Selection Day 2008

2008-11-27T02:24:00.004+08:00

Sorry for the late post because there has been some difficulties for getting the permission for the place. Anyway , Selection Day for CTC 08 will be held on the 1st Dec 2008 , Monday. It starts from 10 to 5 pm. This event will be held at Youth Park. This event will be an open one.
So , everyone is welcomed to come and have a glimpse of some sketches , dances and advertisements. Hope every patrol is ready for this event.

The attire for scouts are Full Mufti and for the rangers/guides are the 2nd Uniform

-Combine Training Camp 08-

IMPORTANT

2008-10-31T15:08:00.007+08:00

I guess everyone is still busy with exams. But some are already thinking of the holidays and maybe CTC as well? Anyway , there will be a meeting for all scouts after the form 4's finish their exam which is on the 11th of November 2008. This meeting is important as there will be crucial matters to discuss. So , all scouts from Form 1 to 4 please attend this meeting. No excuses.

Date : 11th November 2008 , Tuesday
Time : 1500 hrs - 1700 hrs
Venue : Meet at 8th south table first

Fssu is not needed. Again , this is a very important meeting.

Attendance is compulsory.

For those sitting for exams (SPM & STPM) , wish you all the best and may the force be with you.

Combined Meeting 2008

2008-10-08T00:29:00.004+08:00

Combined Meeting 2008 has finally arrived. This is the time whereby scouts get to meet our sister guides/rangers for Combined Training Camp 2008 . Attendance is strictly compulsory for all Form 1 , 2 , 3 and 4s. PL & PS Meeting will be held before Combined Meeting. Details of the events are as follows :-

PL & PS Meeting
Date : 11 October 2008
Time : 0900 hrs - 1100 hrs
Venue : Meet at UMP
Attire : Full Uniform for both scouts and guides

Combined Meeting
Date : 11 October 2008
Time : 1200hrs - 1400 hrs
Venue : Meet at UMP
Attire : Full Uniform for both scouts and guides

*PL & PS Meeting was rescheduled to ease the burden of our fellow scouts and guides.

-Combined Training Camp 08-

PL & PS Meeting

2008-10-02T17:26:00.004+08:00

The PL & PS meeting for CTC 2008 will be held on the following Wednesday after the Hari Raya holidays . At this particular meeting , the circular for CTC 2008 will be given out. Attendance is COMPULSORY for all PL , PS and Exco members of their respective schools. Details for the meeting are as follows :-

Date : 8 Oct 2008
Time : 1500 hrs - 1800 hrs
Venue : Penang Free School ( class 5G )
Attire : Top Mufti

To those sister guides/rangers , u will all be escorted to the class by our very own sea scouts.

-Combined Training Camp 08-

IPC Backwoodsman Late Cancelation

2008-08-19T16:25:00.009+08:00

This event was canceled because it is reported that many scouts could not make it , especially the PL's. For those who did not know that it was canceled , sorry for the inconvenience caused.

IPC Knots Chart

2008-08-13T17:32:00.003+08:00

After one year hiatus, Inter Patrol Competition is back on our schedule. This week, we will have the Knots Chart Competition. This is the time where scouts from each patrol show their talent and express their knowledge in knots. So, fellow scouts, be ready to witness the competitive event of the IPC 2008. Details of the event are as follows :

Date : 16th August 2008
Time : 0800 hrs - 1200 hrs
Venue : Usual Meeting Place (UMP)
Attire : Full Sea Scout Uniform
Patrol on Duty : Dolphin

Attendance is compulsory for all competing patrols. Please be prepared. No knots are to be prepared before hand.

Post AGM 2008

2008-08-10T21:31:00.004+08:00

As the AGM 2008 draws to a close, the outgoing Executive Committee of the troop elected the next batch of leaders to carry the troop on their shoulders. After the next troop office bearers are announced, it was finally the time to announce the new group of leaders. It was an intensifying moment as the junior Patrol Leaders and Patrol Seconds are announced. Then , TL Andrew Ng chooses to voice out the new Troop Leader for the term 08/09 first. It was a awkward moment because the new TL is usually announced at the very last. Newly elected TL , Adrian Chuah gave his speech and then it was time for the ATL's to be chosen. First was Prob. ATL Ong Siew Chai. He too gave his long awaited speech. Finally it was time for the second ATL to be chosen. It was a moment of mixed emotions when Prob. VUL Chuan Teik Min was elected as the VUL for this term. It was a shocking and awful moment as he gave his speech. Right after that , Prob. VUL Chong Kam Zhern was announced as the second ATL . He too was in mixed emotions as he began his speech. He gave his sympathies to the one that should have deserved the post more than he did. The event was inevitable as it an emotional moment for some scouts in the troop. But whatever happens, the troop will stand strong and these scouts will always be united and their bonds will never be broken.

AGM 2008

2008-08-08T17:30:00.004+08:00

The long awaited event has arrived , the Annual General Meeting 2008. On this auspicious day, the probationary leaders will be either promoted or demoted depending on their performance during ASSTC 2008. All scouts are to be present during AGM 2008. Those who fail to attend will be given warning or dismissal letters. Attendance is COMPULSORY for all scouts from Form 1 to 6. Details of the event are as follows :

Date : 9th of August 2008 (Saturday)
Time : 1300 hrs - 1530hrs / 1.00 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Venue : Be at the UMP at 1300 hrs. Then we proceed to the Lecture Hall
Attire : Full Sea Scout Uniform
Patrol on duty : Beaver

All scouts are to be at the UMP by 12.50 p.m.

ASSTC 2008 Results

2008-08-06T00:31:00.005+08:00

ASSTC 2008 has drawn to a close. To those who won please strive harder and to those who didn't win , strive even harder next time around. It was also a hard earn experienced for the newcomers.
Here are the new winners for this year.

Best Overall Champion : Dolphin
Best Drilling : Otter
Best Iron Chef : Venture
Best Mascot : Dolphin
Best Miniature Gadget : Dolphin
Best Flag and Flagpole : Beaver
Best Logbook : Dolphin
Best Campnite : Venture
Most Spirited Patrol : Beaver
Most Outstanding Patrol Leader : Malcolm Tan
Most Outstanding Patrol Second : Alex Lee
Most Outstanding Sea Scout (Junior) : Nachiappan
Most Outstanding Sea Scout (Senior) : Paul Chen

Here are the camp photos.

If you would like to view them in larger resolution, you can find them here. Have fun viewing them.

Transparent Canoe-Kayak

2008-07-07T12:33:00.003+08:00

Introducing the transparent canoe-kayak!

This kayak-canoe hybrid has a transparent polymer hull that offers paddlers an underwater vista of aquatic wildlife and waterscapes unavailable in conventional boats. Seating two people, the sturdy canoe hull is made of the same durable material found in the cockpit canopies of supersonic fighter jets. Easy to maneuver, the wide canoe displaces a greater amount of water for more surface stability, and the paddlers sit lower to the deck, resulting in better balance. Adjustable seats allow paddlers of different heights to personalise their leg room. With a lightweight anodised aluminum frame, it can be easily stored or transported to and from the water. Includes two double-headed paddles, a water bailer, and two flotation devices.

What's more, it comes with a lifetime guarantee! Pricing? You've do dig deep to get one though. It will set you back as much as US$1,600! That's about RM5,000!!! I'll probably stick to my trusty old canoes, thank you very much!

ASSTC 2008

2008-06-22T00:13:00.005+08:00

It's the middle of the year already. I'm sure everyone has been asking when is ASSTC going to be held. Well , your answers are here. I'm sure every patrol started their meetings already. This will be a busy month for all patrols . So , put in all your effort to help your patrol win the Best Overall trophy. Details of the camp are as follows.

Date : 1st-3rd of August 2008
Report In : 1500 hrs (1st)
Dismissal : 1600 hrs (3rd)
Venue : Penang Free School field
Attire : FSSU
Camp Fees : RM 25

Leaders , please plan your camp properly. Do not overspend. I wish you all good luck in your build-up to the camp.

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships"
*asstc has been postponed to the corrected date above due to unavoidable circumstances

Fewer Boy Scouts Not Only A PFS Dilemma

2008-06-17T11:42:00.003+08:00

It's good to know that the Penang Free School scouts are not the only ones facing dwindling numbers in membership as portrayed by Bulbir Singh in a letter to The Star recently. In response, Jonathan Cheah has suggested reviving teachers' interest in scouting.

Revive teachers’ interest in scouting

IT was with great interest and pride that I read the articles by Bulbir Singh and Omar on the Boy Scouts (Star Education), not so long ago.

I must agree that while the scouting movement is still in existence, it is not as active as it used to be.

I was a scout for five years in school and came back to assist my schoolteacher as an assistant scoutmaster. I was promoted to scoutmaster to assist the district commissioner.

It was through scouting and the activities organised by the movement that I learnt some life lessons.

Simples chores that ranged from making a bed to cooking and making handicrafts, were basic skills I acquired from my scouting years.

There were also the numerous character-builidng elements which proved invaluable to me in my tertiary studies and early aduthood.

Leading a patrol or even the troop humbled me for I had to deal with situations that required the wisdom of people whom I would have otherwise dismissed as being “dull and incapable”.

I realise now that in most situations, one need not have academic intelligence, but be street-smart, with a good dose of grit and determination.

I was awarded the King Scout's award years ago, together with some of my peers.

If not for the support and dedication of my parents and scoutmasters, my fellow scouts and I wouldn’t be what we are today.

Scouting membership has increased over the years. However, there seems to be a lack of passion and dedication from the top.

I am sure there are many school teachers who are willing to put in the extra effort to boost the movement and all that it stands for. But I do not forsee this happening soon, because they are bogged with schoolwork and co-curricular activities.

There seems to be a mismatch between teachers and the various uniformed bodies they are supposed to be in charge of.

Many fresh graduate teachers who have undergone scouting woodbadge (leadership courses) in teacher training colleges, shy away from taking on any role in the movement.

Are they afraid to make a committment because of their already heavy workload?

Schools have no choice then, but to appoint inexperienced or uninterested teachers to take up the position of scout masters.

I have noted that many an enthusiastic student quickly loses interest in the movement because of “unqualified” scout masters who cannot guide or train them.

Then, there are volunteers – old scouts like me – who go back to schools as scout masters and trainers, just for the love of it.

We spend time and money, not expecting any remuneration. Our only mission is to see that the scouts are active and achieve their badges.

However, the lack of cooperation between the volunteers and the schools is sometimes a setback.

Many schools have their co-curricular activities on school days while the volunteers, being working adults, are only availabe on weekends.

In a nutshell, the Education Ministry should work together with the Scouts Association of Malaysia to revive the interest of teachers in scouting.

It should also allow volunteers from outside to work together with current school teachers.

The input and knowledge of these volunteers are an asset and should be tapped to the fullest. After all, it is the students who will fully benefit from the scouting experience.

Will this be enough to reverse the trend? Although it will help in a small way, I seriously doubt it will have a major impact. I still believe that it all still rests on the students themselves and their interest in scouting. If we're able to capture their imagination, then it's a done deal. However parents or teachers try to put up obstacles in front of us, we will still be able to find a way around them because of our passion for scouting. For me, that's what we have to do to tackle the dwindling numbers in the scouting movement.

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ASSTC 2009

Photos of competitions for Prob. PLs

Appointment of Prob. Leaders

Troop Take Over 2009

PCGHS Campfire 09

Kerachut Video

Appointment Of Prob. ATLs

CTC 08 Photos

Shuffle Your Way To CTC08

Combined Training Camp 2008 Results

Combined Training Camp 2008

~Announcement~

CTC 08 Camp Office Bearers

Selection Day 2008

~~IMPORTANT~~

Combined Meeting 2008

PL & PS Meeting

IPC Backwoodsman Late Cancelation

IPC Knots Chart

Post AGM 2008

AGM 2008

ASSTC 2008 Results

Transparent Canoe-Kayak

ASSTC 2008

Fewer Boy Scouts Not Only A PFS Dilemma

IMPORTANT