Tag: 2023

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.

SOUTH AREA CUB SCOUT LEADERSHIP COURSE (CSLC) 2023

Reuben Hendriks

Dear All,

Greeting from South Area!

After three years of the pandemic due to COVID-19, we are pleased to inform you that this year South Area will be conducting a physical CSLC.

This year’s CSLC will be run as a residential camp over 3 days and 2 nights and will cover topics such as Leadership, Effective Communication, Ceremonies, First Aid, Conflict Management and Teamwork.

Through this CSLC, Cub Scouts will:

  1. Learn the basic skills and knowledge of being a leader
  2. Develop skills such as teamwork, conflict management and effective communication needed for their appointment as a Sixer; and
  3. Build friendship amongst their Sixes and other Packs and actively help each other to achieve team goals in an inclusive manner
Reporting Date & Time : 11 Mar 2023 0830hrs
Dismissal Date & Time : 13 Mar 2023 1130hrs
Reporting Attire : Scout Uniform with National Scarf (Red)
Venue : Sarimbun Scout Camp, 70 Jalan Bahtera, Singapore 719921
Vacancy : 80
Course Fee : S$70.00 per Cub, subjected to GST
Deadline : 24 February 2023

Kindly register your cubs by the designated deadline via this MSDS link: South Area CSLC 2023

Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis. In the case of an overwhelming response, primary 5 and 6 cubs will have priority.

For cubs who have special dietary needs, leaders are to email our Area Admin Ms Valerie and Course Director Mr Tennant Kiu.

Packs sending their cubs to this CSLC must have at least 1 accompanying leader. This Leader must be willing and ready to help out in the conduct of this CSLC. Leaders should register via this MSDS link: South Area CSLC 2023 Leader Registration

We also welcome any Leaders who are keen to help or would like to use this CSLC to clear their Wood Badge final report, they might be subjected to a fee. For more information regarding this CSLC, kindly inform the Course Director Mr Tennant Kiu at tennant_kiu@hotmail.com.

Self-run CSLC

As communicated before, units who intend to run CSLC on their own may continue to do so. They will have to inform their intentions and course dates by the 1st quarter (by 10 March 2023) via email Ms Valerie and Mr Madhan. Upon completion of the self-run course, unit leaders are to notify the Area Admin via email. Units are required to register all participants under the self-run CSLC on MSDS via this link: South Area CSLC 2023

Course fee of $2 per Cub, subjected to GST will be charged for badge and e-cert. The deadline for self-run intake registration is 1st September 2023. Cubs who area not register for the self-run course on MSDS will not receive the badge and certificate.

There will be no further extension of registration to support efficient back-end planning.

Should you have any further questions or clarification, please email Ms Valerie Lim at Valerie.lim@scout.org.sg.

We look forward to your active participation in this course. Thank You!

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.

ADULT LEADERS TRAINING COURSES 2023

Reuben Hendriks

On behalf of the National Training Commissioner, we thank you for your valuable feedback. We have taken them into consideration to plan a series of courses to support your learning needs in running your scout unit for 2023.

 

Aligning to “Adult Leader 2030” announced by the Chief Commissioner, we have updated the Learning and Development Roadmap with focus on 4 types of courses necessary for scouters, namely Wood Badge Courses (WBC), Standard First Aid Courses (SFA), Youth Education and Scouting (YEAS), and core scouting skill courses (Skills). Please take note thatCertificate in Applied Outdoor Education (CAOE) Part 1 and Part 2 will be combined to form “Wood Badge Course (WBC) Basic”, while Advanced Certificate in Applied Outdoor Education (ACAOE) will be renamed as “Wood Badge Course (WBC) Advanced”.

Please refer to Annex A for more details on the upcoming course dates. 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.

 

Course Title Type Course Date Closing Date Cost
Standard First Aid Course (SFA) – Intake 1 SFA 31 Jan (Tue) 21 Jan (Tue) $50
Standard First Aid Course (SFA) – Intake 2 SFA 24 Feb (Fri) 10 Feb (Fri) $50
Student Leadership Challenge – Inspiration and Application YEAS 11 Mar (Sat) 11 Feb (Sat) TBC
Standard First Aid Course (SFA) – Intake 3 SFA 18 Mar (Sat) 4 Mar (Sat) $50
Wood Badge Basic Course – Intake 1 WBC 21 – 22 Mar (Tue – Wed) 1 Mar (Wed) $350
Wood Badge Advance Course – Intake 1 WBC 11 – 14 Apr (Tue – Fri) 14 Mar (Tue) $350
Facilitating Student Development Experience & CCE2021 in UG CCAs for Teachers YEAS 20 Apr (Thu) – AM 8 Apr (Sat) –
Standard First Aid Course (SFA) – Intake 4 SFA 28 Apr (Fri) 7 Apr (Fri) $50
Specialist Skill Course – (Campfire) Skills 13 – 14 May (Sat – Sun) 15 Apr (Sat) $200
Wood Badge Basic Course – Intake 2 WBC 20 – 21 May (Sat – Sun) 22 Apr (Sat)  $350
IMH Mental Literacy Train-the-Trainers Programme YEAS 24 – 25 May (Wed – Thu) 10 May (Wed) –
Standard First Aid Course (SFA) – Intake 5 SFA 26 May (Fri) 12 May (Fri) $50
Specialist Skill Course – Campcraft Skills 3 – 4 Jun (Sat – Sun) 13 May (Sat) $200
Wood Badge Advanced Course – Intake 2 WBC 8 – 11 Jun (Thu – Sun) 11 May (Thu) $350
External – Kayaking Course Skills 10 – 11 Jun (Sat – Sun)

24 – 25 Jun (Sat – Sun)

 20 May (Sat) TBC
Standard First Aid Course (SFA) – Intake 6 SFA 24 Jun (Sat) 10 Jun (Sat) $50
SEL – Psychological First Aid (PFA) YEAS 7 Jul (Fri) 16 Jun (Fri) TBC
Standard First Aid Course (SFA) – Intake 7 SFA 25 Jul (Tue) 11 Jul (Tue) $50
WB3 – Youth Programme (Implementation) WBC 26 – 30 Jul (Wed – Sun) 1 Jun (Thu) $500
Wood Badge Reunion WBC 29 Jul (Sat)   TBC
Facilitating Student Development Experience & CCE2021 in UG CCAs for Volunteers YEAS 19 Aug (Sat) – AM 5 Aug (Sat) –
Standard First Aid Course (SFA) – Intake 8 SFA 19 Aug (Sat) 5 Aug (Sat) $50
Wood Badge Basic Course – Intake 3 WBC 9 -10 Sep (Sat – Sun) 12 Aug (Sat) $350
Standard First Aid Course (SFA) – Intake 9 SFA 22 Sep (Fri) 8 Sep (Fri) $50
Standard First Aid Course (SFA) – Intake 10 SFA 28 Oct (Sat) 14 Oct (Sat) $50
Standard First Aid Course (SFA) – Intake 11 SFA 27 Nov (Fri) 10 Nov (Fri) $50
Wood Badge Advanced Course – Intake 3 WBC 16 – 19 Nov (Thu – Sun) 19 Oct (Thu) $350
SEL – Psychological First Aid (PFA) YEAS 18 Nov (Sat) 21 Oct (Sat) TBC
Standard First Aid Course (SFA) – Intake 12 SFA 16 Dec (Sat) 2 Dec (Sat) $50
  • Fees excludes prevailing GST (8%)
  • Ministry of Education’s Uniform Group Grant available

Upon notification of accepted registration,

Terms and Condtions:

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

NOMINATIONS FOR AKELA AWARD 2023

Reuben Hendriks

Dear Leaders,

NOMINATIONS FOR AKELA AWARD 2023

Greetings from the Singapore Scout Association (SSA).

The Akela Award is the highest award for Cub Scouts in Singapore. We are pleased to announce that the nomination for the Akela Award 2023 is now open for eligible Cub Scout and Special Needs Cub Scout Packs.

To be eligible for nomination, a Cub Scout must have completed the following requirements:

  1. All Progress badge awards – including the Gold Arrow Progress Award (Revised Criteria),
  2. Akela Award (Revised Criteria)
  3. Currently a registered member of SSA
  4. Nominated by the Group Scout Leader or Cub Scout Leader and endorsed by the Sponsoring Authority.

Do note that the Akela Award interview process and ceremony will be conducted at the Area Level.

Kindly refer to Annex A (Nomination & Submission Timeline), Annex B (Revised criteria for Akela and Gold Arrow Award), Annex C (Standing Order for Akela Award) and Annex D (Submission Checklist) for further details regarding the submission criteria and process.

For clarification or assistance, please contact Ms Emily Ho, Executive (Programme) at emily.ho@scout.org.sg or at 69115790.

Please refer to the email for the circular for more information regarding the Revised Criteria, Standing Order and Submission Checklist.

Annex A

SUBMISSION AND NOMINATION FOR AKELA AWARD 2023

Nomination Procedures

  1. Refer to the Standing Order to ensure nominee(s) have completed the necessary requirements.
  2. Register the nominee(s) via MSDS’s Youth Programme Registration portal: http://intranet.scout.org.sg by 1 Apr 2023, Sat (5.00pm).
  3. Upon successful registration, Area Admin will provide the details and google link for E-Submission. All submissions are to be completed by 16 Apr 2022 (5.00pm).
  4. All nominations must be registered by cut off dates and times. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Schedule – Nominations, Interview, Ceremony

No Date Description Remarks
1 7 Feb – 2 Apr 2023 Online Registration of Nominations via MSDS’s Youth Programme Portal @ http://intranet.scout.org.sg Only Teacher In Charge / Group Scout Leader to register nominee(s).
2 By 15 Apr 2023 Submissions

E-Submission of Nomination Form via google link together with relevant supporting documents

 Area Admin will provide the details and google link for E-Submission of Nomination forms.

Submission ONLY by Teacher In Charge / Group Scout Leader.
3 17 Apr – 2 May 2023 Akela Award Interview and Holistic Assessment
Conducted virtually at Area Level.

Successful nominee(s) will be notified via email to their Leader 1-2 weeks before the interview.

 Area will notify the Leader regarding the interview date & time.
4 27 May 2023 Interview Results

Successful recipient(s) will be notified via email to their Leader.

 Teacher In Charge / Group Scout Leader will be notified via HQ
5 Area will advise date Receive Certificates

Awardees will receive their certificates and badges.

 Certificates and badges to be collected from HQ / given at the ceremony
6 Area will advise date & time Akela Award Ceremony

Conducted face-to-face/virtually at Area Level.

 Area will notify Teacher In Charge / Group Scout Leader about the ceremony date & time.