dear guides,

wishing a very blessed merry christmass to all
may your heart be filled with joy happiness and love always:)

cheers(:

hello guides(:

this long break is sadly coming to an endD:
hope you guys had fun and at the same time rested well
this festive season,
we'd like to wish all guides a merry christmas and a happy new year
come 2009,
do stay strong and stay positive
overcome your obstacles with a smile
keep the faith always
and keep smilling(:

all the best for the 2009,good luck and have a fun-filled year ahead!

cheers(:

SHINEshinyalways(:

Hey(:

we're sunflower, sunflowerians...

rawk on!

BP quest

Hello! BP quest is finally over!

Congratulations to Coy2 for fifth place.
Well done to Coy1 for perservering and doing your best.

Coy1
Tessa
Marie
Catherine
Pei Xuan

Coy2
Beaunice
Charmaine
Phoebe
Luo Ting

Staying up until 2am in the morning.
Reading through tons of notes.
Taking our funny quizzes.
Squeezing into one corner in Bishan library.
Looking very shocked when people stepped on the trefoil in the Guides HQ.
Panicking last minute.
Participating in BPquest.

We're proud of you.

Despite such a short period of time, we know that you have put in your best effort to remember the long long long history of guiding and to revise everything you have ever learned in guides. We hope that this BPquest has helped you to understand guiding better, and that you will share the experience and knowledge with others.
In the end, what's most important is that you had fun.

Cedar cedar guides rocking to the beat
Singing dum ba dee ba dee dum dee dee dum
We look good, we look fine, and we have fun all the time!

-Melissa & Deryn

To those in BPQ:

I wonder if you all would see this in time, but still,

GOOD LUCK FOR TOMORROW! (:

Remember to sleep early, eat a good breakfast tomorrow, and don't panic!
Whatever you do, just do your best, and you would have done Cedar Guides proud! :D

Now go, shoo, go and sleep!

Hello Guides!

I know this is kinda late:)
All the Best for the Annual Camp tomorrow.
For sec 1s and 2s, this is the first annual camp that you're participating.
Hope everyone will learn lots of things and have fun during the camp.

Remember our motto always and not forgetting to keep the Guide Laws!

'be prepared our motto it shall be..'

To those going IP, All the best for everything and always remember : once a cedar guide, always a cedar guide.Do come back to visit, alright. You are always welcome here. Camp was really enjoyable especially with you all around.Things will definitely be different without you all who stand out as guiding lights to others. Jiayou with the journey on the new path that you have chosen. Hope you all enjoyed this last camp as well as the campfire. Do cherish the friendship with your fellow guides as well as the memories you have with the cedar guides family. Catherine Marie Dawn Samantha Quek Sherilyn Sabrina you will be remembered!You all are part of cedar guides through and through....Do remember that you can ALWAYS come back... --

CEDAR GUIDES MEETING
WEDNESDAY, 8th October 2008

Attire:
Sec 1s: Purple Guides t-shirt
Sec 2s: Green Guides t-shirt
Sec 3s: House t-shirt

Timeline:

2.00 - 2.15: Roll Call and briefing

Venue: Carpark /Area outside General office

2.15 – 2.45: Patrol Corner

Venue: Area beside lockers

Preparation for Open House(Indoor)

2.45-4.00:

Sec1s & Sec2s: -Souvenirs

Venue: 1H and 1A classrooms

Sec3s: -Booth decorations
-Pamphlets

Venue: 1M classroom

4.00-4.30:

Singing Session

Preparation for Open House(outdoor)

2.30-4.30:

Sec 3s:-Gadget making

-Box Oven

Venue: Field outside Humanities Staffroom /Area beside lockers

4.30-4.40:

Taps additional announcements /Carpark /Area outside General Office

Note:

Sec3s: Those doing gadget making and Box Oven, please wear track pants(including
Camp Galore sec 2s)

Hello(:

It's been a long time since I blog. Hope everyone is surviving in this mugging period(:

Yes, there will be no Guides session until exam is over so concentrate on your studies and mug hard!

JIAYOU for everyone(:

Keep your fighting spirit high & perservere on

cuz we are Guides(:

we the Girl Guides of 40th Company;
All our strength & effort we will give;
forging ahead & never looking back;
to serve to strive & not to yield




cheerios(:

The sec 3s.




TKGS campfire.
Hope everyone had fun:D

jiayou guides in everything you're dng :D

you can do it

And finally, everything is over.

Thank you to the Guiders, especially Miss Wee, for your support from the first training session we had till the actual day itself.
Thank you to the ex-sec 4s who came down specially to help us in our drills.
Thank you to the Sec 4s for their encouragements and guidance, despite the upcoming prelims.
Thank you to the timer, Sarah and of course the assistant timer, Clarissa for your efforts in timing and making sure the squad marches together.
Thank you to the Guides who cheered us on.
Thank you to the flagbearer, Deryn, for your constant motivations to the squad.
Thank you to Amanda, the assistant commander, for leading the squad and assisting me in the best way I can ever ask for.
Thank you to the squad, for persevering throughout the never ending and super tiring sessions we shared together, for being there for one another in times of disappointment and in times of nervousness, and the bonds we forged especially during debriefs.


Look how we've grown:
Our first few sessions @ the Red Brick Road Subsequent sessions @ the carpark/courtyard
Indoors And finally...

Post-parade (Look how tan all of us have become!)
To the squad:

It has really been a tiring and challenging journey for all 25 of us. But at the end of the day, I really am proud of each one of you for giving your best :D Good job!

P.S: IF YOU HAVE PICTURES OF THE PARADE (ESPECIALLY OF GUIDES) , PLEASE KINDLY POST IT ON THE GUIDES BLOG. Thank you.

♥ you-know-who (:

GdoubleOD JOB.. GOOD JOB(:

Good Job NDP squad '08!

& all Guides for cheering us on(:
*Commander will have the honour to post about this

It will be a long weekend for everyone.

yes, have a good rest & not forgetting your homework.


yeoman

Good Job sec 1s & 2s who went for yeoman ,for being enthusiastic despite missing the fun in the hall. Keep it up(:

NDP OUTDOOR REHEARSAL

Hello!

Today was the outdoor rehearsal for NDP. So here are some videos and photos which were taken. (ignore all the conversations okay?)
Anyway, the sec4s want to apologise for not coming down often to see the squad's progress and helping to find ways to improve your marching, as much as how the ex sec4s used to, for our prelims is way much earlier than theirs.

So hope all of you won't take it to heart, and hopefully, these videos and photos will be able to help all of you to improve? Look at the videos and photos, spot the mistakes, be it marching, posture etc, of yourself or your friends. Make use of them to correct the mistakes and improve!

The sec4s are very pleased to say that there has been a great improvement since the start of the trainings. Continue to work hard, we believe the guides contingent will be able to perform its best on NDP itself. We will cheer really hard for the squad, so have faith, and all of you will be able to do it!

Last but not least, do take good care of yourself this few days, drink more water and dont fall sick!

Remember, always keep your chins up, stand straight, lock your arms and look smart! Be proud of yourself and of guides! It is always an honour to be in the squad!

Add kero!

sec4s.

Hello(:

I know all of us are busy studying for tests next week right now.
Remember to take care of you health yeah.
'A guide is kind to all living things' so be kind to yourself!
Drink more water, clean water of course and sleep early.
For those in NDP, jiayou! All of you'll be extra busy with trainings and tests.
Manage your time well & I believe you can do it, all of you(:

Cheerios,
deryn

LET'S FLYYYYYY OFF TO SABAH!
Those indescribable six days(:

may,genevieve,khadija


genevieve,khadija,maytavee,charmaine,priscilla,merri

merri,priscilla,charmaine


serena,khadija,maytavee,genevieve,charmaine,constance,phoebe,

priscilla.merrt,charmaine,

wanting, belinda<3







khadija, genevieve, maytavee, priscilla. charmaine,merri









kingfisher<3,now and forever i tell you:D

THIS IS FOR ALL CEDAR GUIDES ;D
May everyone overcome all difficulties and have a nice and pretty day!

Girl Guides Walkathon 2008

Guides, please take note of the details for the walkathon.

Date: Saturday, 21st June 2008
Reporting Time: 0645
End: 1000
Reporting Venue: Bishan MRT station
Dismissed at: Bishan Park
Attire: Guides Blue Polo T-shirt (sec 1-3 Guides)
Blue Cedar Guides T-shirt (sec 4 Guides)
Guides skirt with Belt (cord, swiss knife & whistle are not necessary)
White canvas shoes and white socks (3 fingers above the ankle)

Bring: Water bottle
Umbrella/poncho
Items for 'Cheers' and the 'Fun Dress Challenge" ( for sec 1s & 2s )

PROGRAMME:
0730 Arrival of Brownies, Guides, Young Adults, Guiders, Trefoil Guild, Council and ExCo members
0750 Arrival of President, GGS, Mrs Joy Balakrishnan
0800 Arrival of Guest of Honour, Ms Kit Chan
0805 Address by Chief Commissioner, Ms Yvonne Lim
0815 Flag off by Guest of Honour, Ms Kit Chan
Walk along the route in Bishan Park with stops along the way to enjoy the many fun activities planned for you!
0915 Rest and Recover@Guide House

1000 Departure of Guest of Honour, Ms Kit Chan

Also take note that attendance is compulsory as this is an official HQ event. Only MCs will be acccepted for absence.

Transport will not be provided so please make your own way to Bishan MRT station.

We apologise for not informing you earlier about the event.

Thank You
&
Hope to see everyone there(:

campGALORE!

Just to update all of you.
Camp flag is nearing, very near, soon.

Beatrice, Charmaine, Clarissa, Deryn, Genevieve, Maytavee, Samantha, Vanessa

They are representing South Division for gadget-making competition. They have work very hard for a few months and so remember to wish them luck for the 4 days 3 nights camp(:

Good Job!

Hello everyone:)

This may be a little late.
TKPS Camp is over.
Good Job everyone for doing their best in the camp! All of us deserve a pat on the back:)

Hope everyone had fun during the camp itself despite the hot sun and a few hours of sleep.
Oh and remember to make good use of the holiday to catch up on your work & not forgetting, you proficiency badge:)

Take Care:)


I heard many are down with illnesses. Remember to drink plenty of water and don't skip any meals

Okay guides, here's your holiday homework! (:

Sec ones: Health and Accident Prevention badge

Sec twos: Craft Badge only

Sec threes: Thrift and Craft badge

Cedar Girls’ Secondary School Girl Guides
Accident Prevention Proficiency Badge 2008
1.Know and where possible, demonstrate how to guard against accidents when using: gas, electrical appliances, naked lights or open fires and kerosene stoves
2.Know what special precautions to take in the house with:
a.Children; and
b.Elderly
3.Know at least three different ways of preventing accidents:
a.When using public transport, cars and cycles;
b.When with animals
4.Know what special precautions to take outdoors with regard to wire-messing during outdoor cooking, sharp implements like pen knives and scissors during gadget-making, poisonous plants, storms, flash floods and other hazards from animals, eg, wasps, jelly-fish, etc.
5.The Guide should prepare to put her knowledge to the test in a given situation

Deadline: Term 3 Week 1

Cedar Girls’ Secondary School Girl Guides
Health Proficiency Badge 2008
1. Keep the Guide Health Record for two months prior to the test.
2. Discuss with the tester how she maintains good hygiene with regards to taking care of her hair, face and body.
3. Bring to the test two pairs of her own shoes to
a. Explain their suitability for different occasions
b. Explain the dangers of ill-fitting and unsuitable footwear
4. Explain to the tester how
a. Health is affected by hygiene, smoking, food, drink, dieting and sleeping habits
b. She spends her leisure time to show that she is practising a healthy lifestyle.
5. Explain to the tester the importance of good eye care and cite some good practices that can be carried out.
6. Do a Log Book to show the following.
a. The structure and function of teeth.
b. The various oral hygiene aids and their uses.
c. The importance of good nutrition for good dental health.
d. 6 examples of food which contain ‘hidden’ sugar and how they affect dental health.
7. Explain how a young child can be taught to practice good oral hygiene.

*Work to be done individually.

Deadline: to be confirmed



Cedar Secondary School Girl Guides
Craft Proficiency Badge 2008
1. Make a useful item from any three of the following skills:
1.1 Knitting
1.2 Crocheting
1.3 Weaving
1.4 Knotting
1.5 Patchwork
1.6 Embroidering
1.7 Printing using cut-food (e.g. potato cut) or screen or by tie-dying
2. Using recycled materials, make
2.1 a puppet
2.2 a decorative floor covering
2.3 a mosaic;
3. Model a figure or an animal in clay, plasticine or wax;
4. Make a carving using a medium soft enough to cut easily e.g. butter, soap, wax, etc.
5. In addition, bring to the test one unfinished article other than the craft she has made, on which she can demonstrate the ability to the tester.
5.1 Have a general knowledge of the raw material employed, how it is obtained, and how it is prepared for working.
Note: Only one article made in school within the last 12 months may be submitted at the test.

Deadline: Term 3 Week 1


Cedar Girls’ Secondary School Girl Guides
Thrift Proficiency Badge 2008
1. Have a savings account of at least 3 months’ standing and show that she has added to it regularly from her savings or pocket money.
2. Bring a certificate from her parents stating that she is not wasteful in the home and is keeping her belongings in good condition.
3. Bring to the test an article that proves that she is thrifty: e.g. A mended blouse or a repaired personal possession or toy.
4. Plan and show how she has spent her pocket money for 1 week.
5. Answer questions on the real meaning of thrift and how she is able to put thrift into practice within her Guide unit.

Deadline: Term 3 Week 2

Check back regularly, as the details for the accident prevention badge and deadline for thrift badge will be put up at a later date. Make sure you finish the badges by the deadline, good luck! (:

Happy Holidays!
-Melissa & Deryn

A late update on the SCGS campfire on 17th may:

CONGRATS on getting BEST PERFORMANCE!!

Thank you to all who put in their time and effort to make it a success (:

Day is gone
And we are gathered here
Be prepared to get high
The emcees are here!

Incredible Emcee Fathiyah Diyana & Incredible Emcee Su-Ann

IEFD!

happy 7th april (:

com lag la, shall post more pics next time,

(like next year) haha.

all the best to the sec4s for the big Os.

&all the best to the new batch of leaders

&of course, all the best to the guides from the phenomenal class of 2007 in wdv you're doing.

:D

with love,

Charis.

S'MORES! :D

Outdoor cooking has been our strength and what we showcase as our forte for quite some time now, but I thought that instead of the usual just-the-marshmallow and chocolate banana splits we could have a new addition that is in fact, quite an old campfire tradition (first found in a 1927 Girl Scout Handbook) named:

SMORE! (or a contraction of "Some More")!



Why?
1) It's delicious, simple, slightly messy but still very much feasible! :D It's bitesized to make you want Sommore!
2) Though it's clear origins remain unknown, it was originally found in a 1927 Girl Scout Handbook!
3) All you need is:

Recipe

1 graham cracker (there's Honey Maid Graham Crackers, though I'm quite sure other crackers that are rectangularly long will do well)


1-2 marshmallow(s)
4 chocolate squares/1 piece of chocolate

And as quoted from the Camp Olave webpage:

To make a perfect S'more place a piece of chocolate on a graham cracker, toast a marshmallow on a stick over the fire until it [melts], place the marshmallow on the chocolate and top with another graham cracker. Careful! The marshmallow is hot but so tasty!

2D structure:

GRAHAM CRACKER
MELTED MARSHMALLOW
INDUCED HALF-MELTED CHOCOLATE SQUARES/PIECE
GRAHAM CRACKER

YUM!!!@_@

4) Of course, we can vary the chocolate (amongst milk, white & dark) and the crackers (flavoured) or even add fruits like bananas into a longer biscuit to form very delicious treats to pass it on! ^_^

5)PLUS PLUS! We can use our special guides crackers (the 3 flavours) too to Clear Unsold Stock! :D Brilliant! Ingenious! xD

My promotion ends here. So the incharges, do consider! :D

"S'mores. A confection made from graham crackers, marshmallow, and chocolate heated until the contents melt. The word "s'mores"--always used in the plural--is short for "some mores," referring to one's appetite for more than just one. It is a cookie said to be particularly popular at Girl Scout's campfire cookouts."
---Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink, John F. Mariani [Lebhar-Friedman:New York] 1999 (p. 298)

Angela.


Images:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_cracker
http://www.thenibble.com/zine/archives/recchiuti-smores.asp

HELLO!

some photos to liven the blog up(:

sec2 coy1

sec2 coy1

sec2 coy2

sec2 coy2

sec2s

sec3 coy1

sec3 coy1

sec3 coy2

sec3 coy2

sec3s

sec4 coy1

sec4 coy2

WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR(:

ALL THE BEST FOR YEAR 2008!

-avery