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Kayaking Course by SCF 2023

Reuben Hendriks

The Sea Scout Round Table is organizing a series of kayaking courses this year.

The aim of the courses is to not only provide opportunities to introduce beginners to kayaking in a safe and enjoyable way, but also to provide participants with the basic skills and knowledge to confidently maneuver a single-seater kayak.

All courses are open to all Scouts and Venture Scouts. Please refer to Annex A and B for more details.

Registration is based on first-come-first-served basis. Please register via MSDS Registration portal http://intranet.scout.org.sg by the stipulated closing dates in Annex A. Kindly note that only accepted registrations will be notified. No withdrawal is allowed once the invoice is issued. However, replacing of participants prior to start of course is acceptable on a case-by-case basis.

Please contact Ms Emily Ho, Executive (Programme) at emily.ho@scout.org.sg should you required any assistance or call us at 62592858.

KAYAKING COURSES BY SINGAPORE CANOE FEDERATION (SCF)
Course Title : Personal Skill Kayaking 1 Star Award
Course Synopsis : https://scf.org.sg/disciplines/sub/personal-skills-star-award-course

INTAKE COURSE DATES CLOSING DATE LOCATION
1 6 May – 7 May 2023* 21 April 2023 (Fri) PAssion WaVe @ Sembawang
2 5 June – 6 June 2023* 19 May 2023 (Fri PAssion WaVe @ Marina Bay
3 10 June – 11 June 2023* 26 May 2023 (Fri) PAssion WaVe @ Pasir Ris

Eligibility : Scouts/Venture Scouts, Able to swim 50m with Personal Flotation Device
Course Fee : $70.20 inc GST ($65.00 before GST) per participant
Inclusive of a certificate and a Canoeist I proficiency badge (1pc)
Time : 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 pm daily (Muster at 8.50am for attendance taking) Attire : Long sleeves shirt and long bottoms with covered shoes
Maximum Intake : 40 registered Scouts/Venture Scouts
Registration Portal : Register via MSDS Youth Programme Registration Portal http://intranet.scout.org.sg

Course Title : Personal Skill Kayaking 2 Star Award
Course Synopsis : https://scf.org.sg/disciplines/sub/personal-skills-star-award-course

INTAKE COURSE DATES CLOSING DATE LOCATION
1 6 May, 7 May & 13 May 2023* 21 April 2023 (Fri) PAssion WaVe @ Sembawang
2 10 June, 11 June & 17 June 2023* 26 May 2023 (Fri PAssion WaVe @ Pasir Ris

Eligibility : Scouts/Venture Scouts, Attained SCF1 Star Award
Course Fee : $81.00 inc GST ($75.00 before GST) per participant
Inclusive of a certificate and a Canoeist II proficiency badge (1pc)
Time : 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 pm daily (Muster at 8.50am for attendance taking) Attire : Long sleeves shirt and long bottoms with covered shoes
Maximum Intake : 20 registered Scouts/Venture Scouts
Registration Portal : Register via MSDS Youth Programme Registration Portal http://intranet.scout.org.sg
*Dates stated can be subjected to change

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Upon notification of accepted registration,

  1. Each participant must complete a course-participation and medical declaration form that requires signature from parent or guardian
  2. All payment and duly completed forms are to be submitted two (2) weeks before the course.
  3. Please submit all forms to emily.ho@scout.org.sg.

For safety reasons, those with medical issues will not be allowed to participate if they are unable to produce certofication of fitness by a doctor. Do note that NO refund will be provided if a participant is refused participation on medical reasons.

Guidelines of Attire and Personal Items to Bring:

  • Long-sleeve shirt and long bottoms (highly recommended to reduce sunburn)
  • Cap or hat (Compulsory)
  • Spectacle retainer if wearing glasses (alternatively bring rubber band)
  • Water shoes or any covered shoes (no slippers allowed)(Compulsory)
  • Water bottle with water (Compulsory)
  • Sunblock
  • Change of clothes and toiletries
  • Ziplock bag for mask

Please do not bring expensive valuables. Phones and other digital devices are not allowed on the water.

General Terms and Conditions for joining the Course/Activity

  1. Participants must be able to swim with flotation aid for at least 50 metres.
  2. Participants must complete the application form and the medical declaration form before the start of course.
  3. Participants must achieve 100% attendance and pass the test components to qualify for the course certification
  4. Participants are to follow water safety guidelines, follow instructor’s/coach’s instructions and conduct themselves appropriately during the course.
  5. Participants are to wash, maintain and return all loaned equipment in good order to SCF after each training session.
  6. Participants must make good any loss of equipment or breakage resulting from equipment mishandling.

Terms and Conditions

  1. Upon confirmation of registration, no refund will be allowed once invoice has been generated unless the organiser cancels the event.
  2. The Singapore Scout Association reserves the right to cancel/postpone the event and reject applicants when necessary.
  3. Sea-based activities, by their nature, pose some element of risk due to certain uncontrollable factors, which may include, weather, perils of the sea and encounters with sea vessels. These factors are not within the control of the Singapore Scout Association.
  4. Participants must be able to swim safely before attempting this activity
  5. Although Personal Flotation Devices are provided, participants are expected to look after their own safety by ensuring that these are kept securely fastened and worn at all times when in the water.
  6. The Singapore Scout Association, its volunteers, staff, agents, vendors and employees shall not be held responsible for any losses, damages, injuries (fatal or otherwise) during the participation of the expedition or as a consequence from such participation.

SOUTH AREA MIND QUIZ 2023

Reuben Hendriks

On 25 March 2023, the South Area, with the support of the 02 Raffles Scout Group, held the South Area Mind Quiz at Raffles Institution. Cub Scouts and Scouts from various scout units participated in an exciting competition that tested their knowledge on topics such as Scouting History, Singapore and World Scouting, The Jungle Book, Scouting for Boys, and General Knowledge and Current Affairs.

The final round was hotly contested for both sections, with many teams answering questions with enthusiasm. The youth did a fantastic job, answering most of the questions cor

Bronze

rectly, and impressing all who attended.

It was an electrifying evening of knowledge and fun, and everyone who attended was thoroughly entertained. The event showcased the incredible talent and quick thinking of our youth, who put on an impressive display of intellectual prowess.

The South Area Mind Quiz 2023 was a day to remember, and those who were lucky enough to attend were treated to hours of excitement, camaraderie, and intense competition. It was truly an unforgettable experience.

Congratulations to all our participants and winners!

Overall Winners
Cub Scouts
1st Place – Catholic High Scout Group (Primary) Team 6
2nd Place – Catholic High Scout Group (Primary) Team 1
3rd Place – Catholic High Scout Group (Primary) Team 2

Scouts
1st Place – Gan Eng Seng Dragon Scout Group Team 1
2nd Place – Maris Stella High Scout Group Team 1
3rd Place – 01 Raffles Scout Group Team 1

List of Results – Cub Scouts

CANTONMENT CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) CALEB LIU Team 8 Bronze
CANTONMENT CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) KAISER LIU Team 8 Bronze
CANTONMENT CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) DYLAN LIU Team 8 Bronze
CANTONMENT CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) SHREEYA AHUJA Team 9 Bronze
CANTONMENT CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) PASUMPON VIDHYA Team 9 Bronze
CANTONMENT CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) VUITTON HO SIXUAN Team 9 Bronze
CANTONMENT CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) SIM TZIA YIH Team 10 Bronze
CANTONMENT CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) SIM GEK TENG TIFFANY Team 10 Bronze
CANTONMENT CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) LEE KAICHENG Team 11 Silver
CANTONMENT CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) WAN HONG MUN Team 11 Silver
CANTONMENT CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) NG ZHEN YU, ISAAC Team 11 Silver
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) CHRISTOPHER KHOO Team 1 Gold
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) WU TONG Team 1 Gold
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) MOK ZHENG HUAN Team 1 Gold
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) DYLAN LIN JIA LE Team 2 Gold
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) HO REN JIE MATTHIAS Team 2 Gold
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) AEDUS FOO MIN JUN Team 2 Gold
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) LEE MENG HAO Team 3 Silver
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) IZECH NIGEL LIM SHUN Team 3 Silver
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) DOMINIC SIAU Team 3 Silver
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) CHING SHANG REN, KIEREN Team 4 Silver
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) YEO HIAN TECK LUCIEN Team 4 Silver
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) LOO ZHUO XI Team 4 Silver
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) CHAN WING HIM DARRUS Team 5 Gold
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) CHAN EN KAI ISAAC Team 5 Gold
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) TAN CHUN MENG KARL Team 5 Gold
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) TEY XU XI JACE Team 6 Silver
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) HOW JIAN KAI Team 6 Silver
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) JOSHUA TAN JEAN KEAT Team 6 Silver
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) LAI HONG JUN, LEONDARD Team 7 Bronze
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) CHAD TAN TZE YONG Team 7 Bronze
COLUGO SCOUT GROUP (OPEN) ZOE KATHENRINE LEE BUCKALEW Team 14 Silver
COLUGO SCOUT GROUP (OPEN) SARAH TAN Team 14 Silver
COLUGO SCOUT GROUP (OPEN) JAYDEN YAP Team 14 Silver
COLUGO SCOUT GROUP (OPEN) LIM EU ZHE, JOSH Team 15 Gold
COLUGO SCOUT GROUP (OPEN) KIU KWONG YEE, DAVID Team 15 Gold
COLUGO SCOUT GROUP (OPEN) ISAAC JAMES HENDRIKS Team 15 Gold
COLUGO SCOUT GROUP (OPEN) ONG CHENG CHUN KAYDEN Team 21 Bronze
COLUGO SCOUT GROUP (OPEN) ONG ZHE XU DECLAN Team 21 Bronze
COLUGO SCOUT GROUP (OPEN) ELLIOT RUI CROTHERS Team 16 Bronze
COLUGO SCOUT GROUP (OPEN) ETHAN NG YU XIANG Team 16 Bronze
FARRER PARK CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) HAYLEY CHEE YING Team 17 Bronze
FARRER PARK CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) SIA JING JING Team 17 Bronze
FARRER PARK CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) TRIEU KHANH LINH Team 17 Bronze
FIRST TOA PAYOH CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) WANG TIANYU Team 12 Bronze
FIRST TOA PAYOH CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) ETHAN PUAR YUN DA Team 12 Bronze
FIRST TOA PAYOH CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) REES YEE Team 13 Bronze
FIRST TOA PAYOH CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) MORRIE YONG Team 13 Bronze
RIVER VALLEY RAVEN CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) TRITON LEE TSE JINN Team 18 Silver
RIVER VALLEY RAVEN CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) ERNEST SEAH JIA YI 4J RVSG2 Team 18 Silver
RIVER VALLEY RAVEN CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) FOO YONG PEI, FRANCIS 4K RVSG3 Team 18 Silver
RIVER VALLEY RAVEN CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) BRYCETON PANG Team 19 Bronze
RIVER VALLEY RAVEN CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) JOEL LEE Team 19 Bronze
RIVER VALLEY RAVEN CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) NICHOLAS SHEN Team 19 Bronze
SJI (JUNIOR) CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) JULIEN LIEFOOGHE MING ZHAN Team 20 Silver
SJI (JUNIOR) CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) JACOB LOW SHAO XUAN Team 20 Silver
SJI (JUNIOR) CUB SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY) SACHEIIN VENKADASAN Team 20 Silver

List of Results – Scouts

01 RAFFLES SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) CHEW ZHEN YUAN 01 Raffles 1 Gold
01 RAFFLES SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) JEROME ZHOU JIERONG 01 Raffles 1 Gold
01 RAFFLES SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) ERNEST NG JUN YAN 01 Raffles 1 Gold
01 RAFFLES SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) LIM YU YANG 01 Raffles 2 Bronze
01 RAFFLES SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) ERNEST SHEN ZHENG DUO 01 Raffles 2 Bronze
01 RAFFLES SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) AIDEN TAN YEE CHEN 01 Raffles 2 Bronze
ACS (BARKER) SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) CHIA RUI JIE THADDEUS ACS 1 Silver
ACS (BARKER) SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) CHEONG YONG YU KYROS ACS 1 Silver
ACS (BARKER) SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) BALU SHASIDHAN ACS 1 Silver
ACS (BARKER) SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) NATHANAEL GOH KAI QUAN ACS 2 Bronze
ACS (BARKER) SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) MATTHEW TAY JUN KAI ACS 2 Bronze
ACS (BARKER) SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) CHOO KANG MING ACS 2 Bronze
BEATTY BEAVER SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) HO PIN XIAN Beatty Beaver 1 Silver
BEATTY BEAVER SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) ZHOU LEWEN JOVAN Beatty Beaver 1 Silver
BEATTY BEAVER SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) ETHAN LIM Beatty Beaver 1 Silver
BEATTY BEAVER SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) LOH JUN TIAN,JEREMY Beatty Beaver 2 Bronze
BEATTY BEAVER SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) THONG WEI LE Beatty Beaver 2 Bronze
BEATTY BEAVER SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) TOBY WONG CHEM HON Beatty Beaver 2 Bronze
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) GOH YAN DE DARREN Catholic High 1 Silver
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) RAPHAEL THAM LETIAN Catholic High 1 Silver
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) KIEFER YEW KAI JUN Catholic High 1 Silver
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) CHIA HOCK SENG JOSIAH (XIE FUCHENG) Catholic High 2 Silver
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) KIERAN TAN TZER KEE Catholic High 2 Silver
CATHOLIC HIGH SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) LIM ZHU ZHENG (LIN ZHUZHENG) Catholic High 2 Silver
GAN ENG SENG DRAGON SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) FARREN LEE JUN XI Gan Eng Seng 1 Gold
GAN ENG SENG DRAGON SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) Samuel Chan Zhi Jian Gan Eng Seng 1 Gold
GAN ENG SENG DRAGON SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) Hansini Gan Eng Seng 1 Gold
GAN ENG SENG DRAGON SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) THONG DENG NGAI ORION (TANG DINGYI) Gan Eng Seng 2 Silver
GAN ENG SENG DRAGON SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) RACHEL TAH ZHUANG XUAN Gan Eng Seng 2 Silver
GAN ENG SENG DRAGON SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) Jayden Yu Zheng En Gan Eng Seng 2 Silver
MARIS STELLA HIGH SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) CHIN KOON TUCK Maris Stella 1 Gold
MARIS STELLA HIGH SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) KAM HIN SHING Maris Stella 1 Gold
MARIS STELLA HIGH SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) SOH WEI SHANG KAYDEN Maris Stella 1 Gold
MAYFLOWER SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) ALANZA MARY SIBY Mayflower 1 Bronze
MAYFLOWER SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) FIONA LEE WEN HUI Mayflower 1 Bronze
MAYFLOWER SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) STEWART NEO HUI WEN Mayflower 1 Bronze
SJI PELANDOK SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) THARNIS SELVARAJU SJI 1 Bronze
SJI PELANDOK SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) NICHOLAS SIM EN JIE SJI 1 Bronze
SJI PELANDOK SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) CHUA TSZE JINN SJI 1 Bronze
SJI PELANDOK SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) GAN XIN MARCUS SJI 2 Bronze
SJI PELANDOK SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) WESLEY YEOW SJI 2 Bronze
SJI PELANDOK SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) PAUL JEREMIAH TAN SJI 2 Bronze
SJI PELANDOK SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) CAXTON JOEWIN SJI 3 Bronze
SJI PELANDOK SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) CHUNG JIN XUN, EMRIL SJI 3 Bronze
SJI PELANDOK SCOUT GROUP (SECONDARY) BRENDAN DARRELL ONG SJI 3 Bronze
ST ANDREWS STAR SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY/SECONDARY) LIM YI ZHONG St Andrews 1 Bronze
ST ANDREWS STAR SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY/SECONDARY) GOH XUAN YU JARRETT St Andrews 1 Bronze
ST ANDREWS STAR SCOUT GROUP (PRIMARY/SECONDARY) MOHAMMAD DANISH SYAZWAN BIN SHAHRUL NIZAM St Andrews 1 Bronze

THANK YOU BADGE FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS

Reuben Hendriks

Parents and guardians are one of the strong supporters of Singapore Scouting, without whom Scouting would not be possible for our youth members. To celebrate and express appreciation for all that parents and guardians do, we will be introducing the Thank You Souvenir Badge for Parents & Guardians. The aim of the badges is to help Scouts express their appreciation for their parents or guardians.

Scouts are to fill up the attached appreciation card (Annex A) and have them verified by their Unit Leader, before they are given the required number of thank you badges for either their parent or guardian. They will then present the appreciation card and the badge to their parents/guardians during Mother’s Day (14 May) or Father’s Day (18 June). In return, unit Leaders are encouraged to have their Scouts’ parents/guardians present them with their proficiency badges, which would help the parents understand more about what their child/ward does during Scout meetings.

In line with SSA’s sustainability policy, an editable digital card (Annex A) has been provided. Units who wish to physically write their cards may print them out for use. Please refer to the printing instructions in Annex B.

Unit Leaders are to inform their respective Area Admins their required number of badges (Annex C) by 15 April 2023 (Sat) via https://forms.gle/NpFGE4sVtVKYzJ3cA. If you would like to share with SSA your Scout’s completed cards, kindly send us a scanned copy of the cards together with Annex C via the Google link. SSA may use the submissions for publicity and marketing purposes, such as publishing on the Association’s official publications, websites, social media platforms and merchandise. Your consent is sought for the use of any personal data included in the cards eg. Full Name, in accordance with the Association’s personal data protection policies.

Do note that only Cub Scouts and Scouts will be given these badges.

Please feel free to reach out to Area Admin Support Staff at 62592858 if you need further information.

CHIEF COMMISSIONER’S WELL-DONE BADGE FOR YOUTH MEMBERS

Reuben Hendriks

The Well-Done Badge is presented to youth members who have exemplified the Scout Promise and Law and contributed to the well-being of their unit, school, or community.

Unit Leaders are invited to nominate deserving youth members for the Well-Done Badge for Q1, 2023.

Nomination for the Well-Done Badge is restricted to one nomination per unit. Nomination must be made on the prescribed form (Annex A) and to be submitted at this link: https://forms.gle/tQSkSDu18VVG24Ty9

The Area Commissioner will then endorse and support deserving nominees for the Well-Done Badge. Example of actions that would be suitable for nomination are provided in Annex B for your perusal.

The badge and congratulation letter can be presented by the School Principal during the school’s assembly (for school units) or by the Area Commissioner during an area event (for open units). The badge can be worn on the uniform by the youth member on the left chest above the Bumble Bee/ Squirrel Badge.

We hope that through this recognition, we can inspire our youth members to fulfil the purpose of Scouting – as active citizens, and responsible members of their communities.

Please submit the nomination form (Annex A) no later than 15 April 2023.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to your respective Area Commissioner or Area Admin if you need further information.

SOUTH AREA MIND QUIZ 2023

Reuben Hendriks

We are pleased to inform you that the South Area with the support of the 02 Raffles Scout Group, will be organizing South Area Mind Quiz on 25 March 2023. The objective of the Quiz is to encourage our Cub Scouts / Scouts to learn more about Scouting and the world we live in.

Cubs participating in the quiz are expected to have a good understanding and knowledge of:

  1. Scouting History
  2. Singapore and World Scouting
  3. The Jungle Book
  4. General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Scouts participating in the quiz are expected to have a good understanding and knowledge of:

  1. Scouting History
  2. Singapore and World Scouting
  3. Scouting for Boys
  4. General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Mind Quiz will comprise of a Preliminary Round and a Final Round. The Preliminary Round consists of a pen and paper Multiple Choice Questions (60 questions in 60 minutes). The top 3 teams will then qualify for the Final Round, which will be held in a game-show format.

Please refer to Annex A and B for the details.

Should you have any clarifications, please contact Ms. Valerie Lim at valerie.lim@scout.org.sg

South Area Mind Quiz 2023
General Information

Date : Saturday 25th March 2023
Time Cub Scout Competition – 8.30am to 12.30pm (Registration starts at 8.30am)
Scout Competition – 1.30pm to 4.30pm (Registration starts at 1pm)
Venue Yusof Ishak Block, Raffles Institution
1 Raffles Institution Lane
Singapore 575954
Attire Full Cub Scout/Scout Uniform with National Scarf
Eligibility All registered Cub Scouts and Scouts from South Area
Fees S$5.40 inc. of GST ($5.00 excluding GST)
Intake 2 teams per Cub Scout Pack/ Scout Group (3 Cubs/Scouts per team)
Things to bring Filled water bottle, writing materials and some snacks.
Registration Deadline Friday, 17 March 2023, 6.00pm

Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis. Please register your participants via MSDS: http://intranet.scout.org.sg/
Additionally, leaders are also required to register through this google form: https://forms.gle/LNTfP6t5kpF19gHa9
Accepted registration will be duly notified. No withdrawal/replacement is allowed once invoice is issued.

SOUTH AREA MIND QUIZ 2023
RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. Each pack may send a maximum of 2 teams with 3 participants in each team to enter the Mind Quiz.
  2. Each pack may send a maximum of 2 teams with 3 participants in each team to enter the Mind Quiz.

PRELIMINARY ROUND

  1. All participants must be present for the Mind Quiz.
  2. All participants are to bring their own writing materials. This includes a 2B pencil and a soft eraser.
  3. The format of the Preliminary Round of the Mind Quiz is an MCQ quiz. All participants are to complete the quiz individually. Team members may not cooperate during the Preliminary Round to answer the quiz questions.
  4. The Preliminary Round is closed-book and participants may not use any reference material (including electronic devices) during the Preliminary Round.
  5. Any form of communication during the Preliminary Round will be deemed as an attempt to cheat.
  6. Any breach of rules will be considered as cheating. If any participant has been found to be cheating, the participant’s entire team will be disqualified from the Mind Quiz. The offending team’s pack and leader will be informed of the misconduct.
  7. The Preliminary Round quiz consists of three sections: Scouting History and Knowledge of Movement, Scouting Skills and General Knowledge. Each section consists of 20 questions. Each correct answer will be awarded 1 point. There are no penalties for incorrect answers.
  8. The Preliminary Round quiz is to be completed within the stipulated duration of 60 minutes.
  9. The individual scores of each team member will be added up at the end of the preliminary round, to form the team score for the Preliminary Round.
  10. All teams will be banded as Gold (top 20%), Silver (next 30%) and Bronze (remaining 50%) at the end of the Preliminary Round based on their total scores. The top 3 scoring teams will proceed on to the Final Round.

FINAL ROUND

  1. The final round consists of 3 stages and all teams start from 200 points.
  2. The final ranking will be based on the total number of points each team has at the end of the 3 rounds. The team with the highest score will be awarded first placing and so on.

Stage 1: Q & A Round

  1. Teams will take turns to choose a set of 9 questions. They will be given 60 seconds to answer as many questions as possible.
  2. Each set of questions has 3 questions from each category- Scouting History and Knowledge of Movement, Scouting Skills and General Knowledge. There will be 5 sets of questions to choose from. Each team will have to answer 1 set of questions in total.
  3. Each correct answer merits 10 points. There are no penalties for incorrect answers.

Stage 2: Jeopardy

  1. Teams take turns in this stage in descending order, based on the scores from the Q & A Stage. The highest scoring team starts first.
  2. Teams will be presented with a choice of 18 questions to select. The questions will not be revealed, but their category will be made known. Each question will merit a different number of points, (20, 40 or 60 points) indicative of the difficulty of the question.
  3. During each turn, the team will select one question. The team will be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Correct answers will merit the corresponding number of points. Incorrect answers will result in a penalty of half the points of the question.
  4. Once a question has been selected by a team, it can no longer be selected by other teams.

Stage 3: Rapid Fire

  1. A series of 21 questions will be posed to all the teams. The first team to press the buzzer will get to answer the question. Teams can press the buzzer before the question is fully read. Each correct answer merits 10 points. Incorrect answers result in a penalty of 5 points.
  2. Teams may not answer questions that another team had answered incorrectly.
  3. In the event that all teams are unable to answer the question within 20 seconds, the next question will be read.

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

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.