CHAPTER 5
CCA & CAS
TEACHERS-IN-CHARGE Mr David Kwang ( Teacher I / C ) Mr Alphonsus Gregory ( Group Scout Leader ) Ms Grace Tan Kok Eng ( Asst Scout Leader ) Ms Zhou Meifang Regina ( Asst Scout Leader )
St Joseph ' s Pelandok Scouts
Proud recipients of the Scout Chief Commissioner ’ s Award 2024
STUDENT EXCO
• Chia Kheng Hean Vaughn ( FN401 ) / Troop Leader
• Kai Thanh Le ( LE401 ) / Senior Patrol Leader
• David Angkola Kieran ( ML401 ) / Senior Patrol Leader
• Micah Ng Kah Wai ( MN403 ) / Secretary
• Song Min Feng ( LE401 ) / Secretary
• Mikhail Rayyan Khoo Bin Mohamad Danial Khoo ( LE401 ) / Quartermaster
• Ng U Wen ( Huang Youwen ) ( MN403 ) / Quartermaster
The Pelandok Scout Unit had an eventful and productive year in 2024 , filled with activities that reflected the Scout movement ’ s spirit of youth leadership supported by adults . From the outset , SJI Scouts were actively involved in a wide range of events , including organising the Year 1 UG Orientation Day , participating in camps such as Tenderfoot for new Scouts , Skills Training for Year 3s , and the Annual Unit Training Camp . They also took part in competitions organised by Scout HQ South Area , such as the Orienteering and Cooking competitions , and contributed to Values in Action ( VIA ) projects , including engaging with the residents of NTUC Health Nursing Home at Jurong Spring . |
This year , Scouts were encouraged to explore various proficiency badges , including Swimmer , Sportsman , and Small Holder . Patrols worked together to set badge targets , with many Scouts showing interest in badges related to Air Scouting .
The year culminated in 20 Year 4 Scouts receiving the prestigious Chief Commissioner ’ s Award , the highest badge in the Scout Badge Progress scheme . Presented in September by the Singapore Scout Association , this achievement is sure to inspire younger Scouts to strive for excellence in their Scouting journey .
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Annual Parade Scouts |
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Troop Leader Avinaash Subramaniam putting finishing touches to the Roman Catapult structure with other scouts Wong Jun Hang , Chia Jie Chern and Han Zhi Rong
Scouts continued their regular volunteering efforts with NTUC Health Nursing Home , an initiative launched in 2023 . During each session , Scouts from different patrols visited the home to interact with residents through conversations and games . This year , Scouts also began volunteering at Willing Hearts , a soup kitchen charity , assisting with food preparation and organising storerooms . Additionally , around 20 Scouts took part in the OneMillion Tree planting project at Spooner Road , organised by HQ Scout South Area and the National Parks Board . These activities provided valuable lessons in caring for nature and fostering empathy towards the elderly and underprivileged in the community .
South Area orienteering competition
Outdoor activities remain a key focus for the unit . Scouts engaged in traditional Scouting skills such as pioneering ( building towers and bridges using bakau poles and lashings ), outdoor cooking and hiking . The Scouts also conducted an orienteering activity at the Singapore Botanic Gardens .
Year 1 scout Chan Yik standing firmly on the bridge structure
Annual Unit Camp at Sarimbun Scout Campsite
Some of our scouts and Assistant Group Scout Leader Mr Malcolm Tan at the 4th International Friendship Fiesta event at Scout HQ
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