Category: HQ Circular

CYBERCRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMME FOR TEACHERS

Reuben Hendriks

Initiated by the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the National Training Team (NTT) invites all interested leaders to sign up for the course mentioned above.

Scams in Singapore has become the Nation’s leading contributor of criminal activities in the first half of 2022. To combat this trend, the SPF have partnered with the Ministry of Education (MOE) to increase awareness and educate the public on cybercrimes and how to protect themselves from fraudulent activities. This collaboration aims to promote a safer digital environment and counter the rising trend of scams in Singapore.

The UG-wide NPCC Cybercrime Programme Badge has been launched to encourage Uniformed Groups to become advocates against Cybercrime,. Interested schools are to send one UG teacher-in-charge to attend a mandatory online 2-hour training by SPF. Upon completion, teachers will assist in conducting unit-based activities for students to attain the Cybercrime Prevention Badge.

For your convenience, several dates have been made available. Please register for the course by 15 March 2023 via this link: CPP Registration. For more information on the training, kindly refer to Annex A.

For clarifications, please contact Ms Evan Ong, Executive (HR & Training) at evan.ong@scout.org.sg or call 6911 5798 for assistance.

Cybercrime Prevention Programme for Trainers

Date and Time (choose one session only):

Session Date Time
1 28 March 2023 (Tuesday) 1500 – 1700hrs
2 31 March 2023 (Friday) 1500 – 1700hrs
3 3 April 2023 (Monday) 1500 – 1700hrs
4 4 April 2023 (Tuesday) 1500 – 1700hrs
5 10 April 2023 (Monday) 1500 – 1700hrs
6 11 April 2023 (Tuesday) 1500 – 1700hrs

Topics Covered During the Webinar

  1. What is Cybercrime
  2. Legislation and Case Examples
  3. Cybersecurity Tips
  4. Cybercrime Trends in Singapore (Including current online scam trends)
  5. Resources

Programme Objectives

  1. Help Scouts understand the basic laws on cybercrime, cyber hygiene tips, and cybercrime trends in Singapore, particularly those associated with youths.
  2. Emphasis the importance of staying on the right side of the law.
  3. To play the role of cybercrime ambassadors and help raise awareness amongst family and friends.

EVERY SCOUT A FARMER / GARDENER BADGE PROJECT

Reuben Hendriks

On behalf of the Cub Scout Roundtable (CRST) and MINDS Lee Kong Chian Gardens School (SPED) Scouts and students, we would like to thank you for your support of the pilot run of the ‘Every Scout a Farmer’ / Gardener Badge Project.

We are pleased to announce that the project is back for its second run this year. This project offers individually packaged gardening kits to Cub Scout units for the attainment of the Gardener Badge.

The collaboration aims to provide Special Needs (SN) Scouts and students the opportunity to gain authentic work experience on a community-led project. Through tasks such as packing as well as marketing of packaged products, eg. gardening kits, the collaboration also avails volunteering opportunities for the disadvantaged amongst us. In this way, they too can feel that they can play a part in contributing to society.

SSA strongly encourages the inclusion of neurodiverse individuals in all walks of life, providing opportunities for everyone to be active, contributing members of society and to be accepted for who they are. The Association looks forward to having many more ongoing partnerships that foster inclusivity.

The gardening kit consists of a pack of Kangkong seeds, good quality potting mix, and materials to design a small plaque or signboard which Cubs may use to personalise their mini garden. Each kit also comes with a one-of-a-kind hand- rendered artwork from our SN partners which can be kept by Cubs as a memento. With the completion of the challenge, Cubs would have achieved the Gardener Proficiency Badge.

Please refer to Annex A for more details.

As the quantity of the gardening kits is limited, registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis. Kindly register via MSDS’s Youth Programme registration portal: http://intranet.scout.org.sg by 30 September 2023. Accepted registrations will be duly notified.

Do feel free to contact Ms Emily Ho, Executive (Programme) at emily.ho@scout.org.sg or call us at 62592858 for any clarifications.

EVERY SCOUT A FARMER / GARDENER BADGE PROJECT (GENERAL INFORMATION)

Registration Period: 23 February to 30 September 2023
Eligibility: Cub Scouts
Fees: $7.48 inc GST per participant, which includes: Gardening Kit, Gardener Proficiency Badge (1pc) and resources for the proficiency badge
Collection Period: Will be informed via email upon registration.
Participating units may collect the kits from SSA HQ, General Office @ Level 2, Tuesday to Saturday (except public holidays) from 9.30am to 6.00pm
Delivery fee: Delivery to unit is available at $32.40 inc GST per location

Terms and Conditions

  • Cub Scout Unit Leaders are to register participants via MSDS Youth Programme registration portal at:http://intranet.scout.org.sg. Accepted registrations will be notified via email.
  • Upon confirmation of registration, an email consisting of the collection period and resources will be sent to the respective leaders. If opting for delivery, leaders are to reply with their unit’s address and preferred day/time of delivery.
  • Upon confirmation of registration, no refund will be allowed once invoice has been issued.
  • Full payment is to be made before collecting the kits and badges from HQ/before delivery will be made

ANTI-CORRUPTION BADGE PROGRAMME BY CORRUPT PRACTICES INVESTIGATION BUREAU (CPIB)

Reuben Hendriks

The Anti-Corruption Badge Programme is a collaboration between SSA and the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) to equip Scouts with the basic understanding of corruption, its consequences, and importance of combating corruption. The programme aims to educate Scouts on how Scouting values such as, honesty, integrity & fairness, espoused in our Scout Promise and Scout Law, can eradicate corruption.

Please refer to Annex A for more details.

Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Please register your Cub Scout(s)/Scout(s) via the MSDS Youth Programme Registration Portal at http://intranet.scout.org.sg. Accepted applicants will be duly notified.

Kindly contact Ms Emily Ho, Executive (Programme) at emily.ho@scout.org.sg or 62592858 should you require any assistance.

Date: Tuesday, 14 March 2023 (For Scouts)
Wednesday, 15 March 2023 (For Cub Scouts)
Time: 0930hrs to 1330hrs (14 March 2023)
0930hrs to 1100hrs (15 March 2023)
Registration starts at 0900hrs
Venue: SSA HQ, Programme Room (Level 2)
Attire: Full Scout Uniform with National Scarf
Eligibility: Cub Scouts/ Scouts
Fees: $4.32 inc GST per participant, which includes:
Anti-Corruption Badge and snacks during the session
Maximum Intake: 30 pax (For Cub Scouts)
20 pax (For Scouts)
Registration Deadline: Monday, 6 March 2023, 1800hrs
For participants, Unit Leader to register the Cub Scouts/Scouts via MSDS Youth Programme Registration portal at http://intranet.scout.org.sg Accepted registrants will be duly notified.

Upon accepted registration1,

  1. Payment is to be made latest by Saturday, 11 March 2023.
  2. An email will be sent consisting of reporting details and resources for the programme

1Terms and Conditions

  • Upon confirmation of registration, no refund will be allowed once invoice has been issued unless the organiser cancels the event.
  • The Singapore Scout Association reserves the right to cancel/postpone the event and reject applicants, if necessary

INTRODUCTION TO STUDENT LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE WORKSHOP

Reuben Hendriks

The National Training Team (NTT) invites all leaders to sign up for the above-mentioned course.

Student Leadership Challenge is a framework to help leaders to develop and evaluate their youths. Leaders will be introduced to The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership Model and how it helps youth leaders to be at their personal best. It turns the abstract concept of leadership into easy-to-grasp practices and behaviours that can be taught and learned by anyone willing to accept the challenge to lead. Kindly see Course Write-Up for more details.

Please refer to Annex A on the upcoming course date. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis for all interested leaders, and registration is on MSDS at http://intranet.scout.org.sg. No withdrawal/refund is allowed once registration is confirmed. 
 
For clarifications, please contact Ms Evan Ong, Executive (HR & Training) at evan.ong@scout.org.sg or call 6911 5798 for assistance.
 
We look forward to your enthusiastic participation.

INTRODUCTION TO STUDENT LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE

Total Course Duration: 8 hours
Course Date & Timing: 8 April 2023 (Saturday)
Venue: SSA HQ – Level 2, Training & Programme Room
Eligibility: Adult Leaders
Course Fee: $50 (subjected to prevailing GST charges)
Course Subsidy: Full attendance is required for partial subsidy with MOE Uniformed Group (UG) Grant; no-show fee of $150+ applies.
Attire: Comfortable active wear with covered shoes
Class Size: 12 (min) to 40 (max)
  1. Upon confirmation of registration, no withdrawal will be allowed once invoice is generated unless the organiser cancels the event.
  2. A no-show fee will be imposed on absentees without valid reasons or medical certificates.
  3. Prevailing GST charges applies.

The Singapore Scout Association reserves the right to cancel/postpone the event and reject applicants where necessary.

Course Write Up:

The Student Leadership Challenge (SLC) Workshop shares information on the well-known Student Leadership Model, focusing on how we motivate our youths to mobilise others to want to get things done. It’s about the practices that leaders use to transform values into actions, visions into realities, obstacles into innovations, separateness into solidarity, and risks into rewards.

Grounded in over 30 years of extensive research, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner have identified The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership that are common when leaders are able to make extraordinary things happen.

This workshop shares how the Adult Leaders and Teachers can use the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership to inculcate in their Scout programmes and Youth Movement today.

Who is it for?
Adult leaders or unit leaders:

  • Those who aim to utilise and experiment the SLC model for their youth leadership tier, ie for the Patrol Leaders’ Council or the Sixers’ Council
  • Those running group level camps/activities that involves youth empowerment and decision
  • In charge of running Area level youth training courses

Programme Benefits
Through this sharing, participants will be able to:

  • Identify their leadership strengths and areas for improvement
  • Seek clarity and communicate individual and team values
  • Understand and support their team’s dynamic, strategic direction and how they can contribute toward collective success
  • Fostering collaboration, building teamwork, and developing a foundation of trust Strengthening others’ abilities to excel
  • Recognising and encouraging the accomplishments of others.

Delivery Methods:

  • Interactive Lectures
  • Group Discussion
  • Scenario Based Activities
  • Group Presentations

SKILLS AND FUNDAMENTALS (SNF) ASSESSMENT 2023

Reuben Hendriks

Dear Leaders,

We are pleased to inform that the Skills and Fundamentals (SnF) Assessment for 2023 is now open for registration.

The SnF Assessment is a prerequisite for participants attempting the Venturing Challenge Course (VCC). Candidates will need to fulfil the course requirements (Annex A) and will be assessed on their core Scouting skills (Annex B).

Successful candidates’ eligibility to attend the VCC will be valid for 1 year, or the equivalent to 2 intakes of the Venturing Challenge Course, whichever comes first.

Please refer to Annex A for more details on the upcoming SnF Assessment dates and Annex B for SnF assessment criteria.

Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Please register your Venture Scout(s) via the MSDS Youth Programme Registration Portal at http://intranet.scout.org.sg. Accepted applicants will be duly notified.

Kindly contact Ms Emily Ho, Executive (Programme) at emily.ho@scout.org.sg or 62592858 should you require any assistance.

SKILLS AND FUNDAMENTALS (SNF) ASSESSMENT 2023


SNF Intake Assessment Date Closing Date Venue
1st Intake 18 March 2023 (Sat) 11 March 2023 (Sat) TBA
2nd Intake 3 June 2023 (Sat) 20 May 2023 (Sat) TBA
3rd Intake 2 September 2023 (Sat) 19 August 2023 (Sat) TBA
4th Intake 18 November 2023 (Sat) 4 November 2023(Sat) TBA

Terms and Conditions

Eligibility : Venture Scout (Land/Sea/Air)
: Completed Tracker Award
Assessment Fee : $43.20 inc GST ($40.00 before GST) per candidate
Please make payment 1 week before the assessment
Attire : Full Scout Uniform with National Scarf
  1. Unit Leader is required to register1 the Venture Scout(s) via MSDS Youth Programme Registration Portal:http://intranet.scout.org.sg. Accepted registrations will be notified.
  2. Full payment is to be made a week before assessment
  3. A briefing session will be conducted for all eligible candidates. The briefing session is mandatory. It will be conducted online, and the details will be shared in due course. Leaders are encouraged to attend the briefing.
  4. Upon confirmation of registration, no withdrawal/refund will be allowed once invoice is issued unless the organiser cancels the event. Hereof, the Singapore Scout Association reserves the right to cancel/postpone the event and reject applicants where necessary

1. By registering the Venture Scout, the Venture Scout Leader is deemed to have acknowledged the completion of the Trekker Award Criteria for the said Venture Scout.

Broad Assessment Areas

The SnF Assessment is a summative assessment and candidates are expected to achieve above average performance to pass. The assessment comprises both theoretical and practical components. The areas of assessment are as follows:

  1. Camping and Campcraft – Candidate will be tested on their skills and knowledge of camping and campcraft through demonstration of gadget tying and real-life scenarios during camping.
  2. Outdoor Exploration and Expedition – Demonstrate good understanding of the principles of navigation and exploration. Be competent in executing skills required in this area.
  3. Knotting and Pioneering – Demonstrate good understanding of the principles of knotting and pioneering including materials type, care of materials and characteristics of materials. Be competent in the various categories of knots e.g. whippings, lashings, rescue knots, etc.
  4. Outdoor Cooking – Candidate will be tested on their skills and knowledge of outdoor cooking and backwoodsman cooking. This includes fire-starting, choosing of pit, food preparation and nutrition planning.
  5. Scouting Fundamentals – Be well-versed with the fundamentals in Scouting knowledge such as history of Scouting,
    key policies, and characteristics of Scouting.

More details on the syllabus and materials/equipment required will be provided to the candidates
after registration is accepted.

NOMINATIONS FOR CHIEF COMMISSIONER’S AWARD 2023

Reuben Hendriks

Dear Leaders,
Greetings from the Singapore Scout Association (SSA).
The Chief Commissioner’s Award (CCA) is the highest award for Scouts in Singapore. We are pleased to announce that the nomination for the Chief Commissioner’s Award 2023 is now open for eligible Scouts.
To be eligible for nomination, a Scout must have completed all the following requirements:

  1. Voyager Award (Revised Criteria),
  2. Current registered members of SSA,
  3. Nominated by the Group Scout Leader or Scout Leader, and endorsed by the Sponsoring Authority.

For submission criteria and details, kindly refer to the following:

  • Annex A (Nomination & Submission Timeline),
  • Annex B (Criteria for Scout Progress Scheme),
  • Annex C (Standing Order for CCA), and
  • Annex D (Record Card).

For clarification or assistance, please contact Ms Emily Ho, Executive (Programme) at emily.ho@scout.org.sg or call us at 62592858.

POST-LEADERSHIP KICK-OFF 2023 FOLLOW-UP

Reuben Hendriks

Greetings from the Singapore Scout Association!

Thank you for attending the Leadership Kick-off on Saturday, 4 February 2023 via Online Zoom.

We hope you had a fruitful and insightful session.

The sharing slides can be viewed here.

To begin the year on a strong footing, we would like you to complete the following:

  1. Code of Conduct – https://scout.sg/coc/2023
  2. Membership Updates – https://intranet8.scout.org.sg/Content/
  3. Feedback Form – https://forms.gle/ytSDN13mTx9yQii29

Kindly complete the above action by Sunday, 19 March 2023.

Please take note of the following resources for your unit’s finance and administration matters:

Should you have any further queries, kindly contact:

We look forward to working closely with you in 2023.

18TH SCOUTS OF THE WORLD AWARD – DISCOVERY WORKSHOP

Reuben Hendriks

Dear Leaders,

18th Scouts Of The World Award – Discovery Workshop

Greetings from the Singapore Scout Association (SSA)!

A flagship initiative under WOSM’s Better World Framework, the Scouts of the World Award (SWA) provides young people with opportunities to face challenges of the future. It aims to empower and engage young people in taking actions of world importance based on the universal values of freedom, tolerance, equality, respect for nature, and shared responsibilities; criteria similarly identified by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. There are two parts to the SWA – the Discovery Workshop and a Voluntary Service project.

The Discovery Workshop exposes young people to global issues that our Earth and Country are facing using an experiential model – to Explore, Respond and Take Action.  Apart from raising awareness on our communities-at-large and rich natural heritage, the workshop seeks to equip youths with development, facilitation, and planning skills in preparation for their Voluntary Service projects.

Participants are required to achieve full attendance for all the modules.

Please refer to Annex A for the details.

Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis. Unit leaders are required to register your Venture Scouts through Scout Youth Programme Registration portal while self-registration for Rover Scouts can be made through Scout Adult Programme Registration portal. Please register at:  http://intranet.scout.org.sg by Wednesday, 1 March 2023. Accepted registration will be duly notified.

 

Please email the BetterWorld Team at betterworld@scout.sg or Ms Lee Pui Ling, Assistant Manager (Programme), at puiling.lee@scout.org.sg or call 62592858, if you require further assistance or clarification.

 

We look forward to your active participation and involvement in Creating a Better World!

Annex A

18th Scouts of the World Award – Discovery Workshop

General Information

Date : Friday, 17 March to Sunday, 19 March 2023 (Compulsory residential)
Venue : To be announced
Eligibility : Ventures, Rovers, and non-scouts (17 – 26 years old)
Fees : S$216.00(inclusive of 8% GST) Includes accommodation, meals, course materials, field trips, and transportation
Area subsidy is applicable, subject to Area Commissioner’s approval
Maximum intake : 24
Registration closing date : Wednesday, 1 March 2023, 6:00 p.m.

For Venture Scouts – Unit Leader to register through Scout Youth Programme Registration portal:http://intranet.scout.org.sg
For Rover Scouts – Rover Scout to self-register through Scout Adult Programme Registration portal:http://intranet.scout.org.sg
For Non-Scouts -Applicant is to email the completed application form to betterworld@scout.sg

The accepted registration will be notified latest by Saturday, 4 March 2023.
Upon notification, the following submissions are to be made within the week, latest by Friday 10
March 2023, 6:00 p.m:
1. Email the duly completed typed-written application form to betterworld@scout.sg.
2. Make full payment of fees
3. Workshop fees will be non-refundable upon confirmation of registration for withdrawal
cases without valid reasons.

NATIONAL CAMPAIGN (NC) / BETTER WORLD (BW) BADGE SCHEME 2023

Reuben Hendriks

Dear Leaders,

NATIONAL CAMPAIGN (NC) / BETTER WORLD (BW) BADGE SCHEME 2023

Greetings from The Singapore Scout Association (SSA).

We are pleased to inform that leaders may now register eligible Scouts for the NC and BW badge schemes via the MSDS Youth Programme Registration Portal.

Kindly note the following:

  • For NC badge schemes,
    • Registration will be opened in 2 intakes; till 30 June 2023 and 30 September 2023 (refer to Annex A).
    • Leaders may obtain relevant information, teaching materials and results form via SSA’s website (link provided in Annex A).
    • Leaders are to submit completed results form, receipt number of payment made and supporting documents electronically by the respective deadlines (link and deadlines provided in Annex A).
  • For BW badge schemes, leaders may obtain relevant information via the ‘BetterWorld’ website at: https://scout.betterworld.sg/repository/

Please refer to Annex A for details regarding the various badge schemes and for payment instructions respectively. Additionally, please note that:

  • Additional supporting documents (e.g. reflection journals, photos, videos etc) may be required for audit purposes. Such audits are jointly conducted by the relevant agencies and the National Programme Team.
  • Photos, videos and other forms of visual submissions may also be used for official reporting purposes (e.g. report submissions to agency and/or annual report publication).

Kindly email Ms Emily Ho, Executive (Programme) at emily.ho@scout.org.sg or call 69115790 for assistance or clarification.

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation.

Annex A

(I) Badge Schemes, Eligibility and Fee

Badge Scheme ^ Eligible Sections FEE (S$)
Subject to GST		 TYPE
Cub Scout Venture Rover
Civil Defence   ✔️     4.00 National Campaign (NC)
Crime Prevention ✔️ ✔️ ✔️  
Climate Action Ambassador ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Youth Water Ambassador   ✔️    
Kindness Badge Award ✔️      
Kindness Badge Award   ✔️     Waived
Singapore Anti-Narcotics Agency   ✔️     5.00
Messenger of Peace ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Waived Better World (BW)
Scout Go Solar ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Champion for Nature Challenge ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Plastic Tide Turner ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️

^ Self Conducted at leader’s discretion and to be completed within the registered year unless stated otherwise. It may require site visit and/or online assessment (Refer to Information Sheets).

 

Deadline
MSDS Registration Period 1st Intake: 8 February 2023 – 30 Jun 2023

1 July 2023 – 30 September 2023
Submission of Results Deadline & Outcome of badge scheme and Notification of Collection Period Batch 01/2023

  • Submission Deadline: by 10 April 2023
  • Collection Period: 1 May 2023 – 17 June 2023

Batch 02/2023

  • Submission Deadline: by 1 August 2023
  • Collection Period: 21 August 2023 – 30 September 2023

Batch 03/2023

  • Submission Deadline: by 1 November 2023
  • Collection Period: 20 November 2023 – 16 December 2023
Information Sheets and Results Form https://scout.sg/ssa-circular under Programme – Youth
Online submission (Google Form) To be completed by Adult Leaders only https://bit.ly/NBCSubmissions2023
MSDS Youth Registration Portal https://intranet.scout.org.sg

CANDIDACY FOR THE PRESIDENT’S SCOUT AWARD 2023

Reuben Hendriks

Dear Leaders,

CANDIDACY FOR THE PRESIDENT’S SCOUT AWARD 2023

Greetings from the Singapore Scout Association (SSA).

The President’s Scout Award (PSA) is the highest award for Venture Scouts in Singapore. The PSA represents the pinnacle of achievement for Venture Scouts as well as heralds their readiness to further their commitment to serve God, Nation, and the Community.

We are pleased to inform that Candidacy for the President’s Scout Award 2023 is now open to all eligible Venture Scouts. 

To be eligible for candidacy, a Venture Scout must fulfil the following requirements:

  1. Pioneer Award Holder
  2. A Venture Scout who has reached 15 years old at the time of registration and not more than 18 years of age as of 31 December upon completion of the eligibility for Nomination of PSA.
  3. Registered member of the SSA
  4. Nominated by his/her own unit’s Venture Scout leader.

    5. Kindly register your Venture Scouts via MSDS Youth Programme Registration portal at http://intranet.scout.org.sg. Thereafter, they are required to submit the duly completed PSA Candidacy Registration Form along with supporting documents to https://bit.ly/PSACandidacySubmission.

Kindly contact Ms Emily Ho, Executive (Programme) at emily.ho@scout.org.sg or 62592858 should you require any assistance.

 

We look forward to your active participation.