1 Star Kayak (Things to bring add-ons)

These are the confirmed list of participants for the kayak.

Jenna Chiew Deborah Png Wayne Tan Koh Rui Lin
Shiow Shi Ying David lim Felicia Lea Choo Shu Min
Lau Wen Xuan Joel Loh Jordan Chia Tan Yin Rui
Aqilah Peggy Chan Lee Qian Hui Janson Lee
Poh Yao Hui Irwin Chua Tay Yuke Ling Lok Wei Chin
Tan Yan Ting Mdm Chua

List of things to bring:
- Sunblock (optional)
- 1.5 litres of water
- Wear dark colored shirt (females and males)
- Wear shoes/water shoes (strictly no scandals / slippers)
- Bring a set of clean, dry clothes to change (add ons)
- Spectacles band for those wearing specs (add ons)

We'll be meeting at kallang mrt at 12.15pm. Ensure you've taken a late bfast/early lunch. Please remind your friends with regards to the add-ons.

Final Announcements for Bintan Trip

Dear Councillors,

Final reminder and answers to questions for everyone!

For those going Bintan:

1) Report in the School Hall at 7.45am in your PE attire (Boys- PE shorts / Girls- PE shorts inside skirt) and track shoes with white socks. Recommended to wear proper socks for sec2s - all will be going for roller blading [sports exposure]

2) Check all the items on the packing list that is provided under the "Bintan Trip 2010" page.

3) Do bring one more extra shirt for changing in between activities (sweating).

4) Remember to bring your:

- Passport

- Personal Medications

- Insect Repellent

- 1.5 Litre water bottle (to be filled before going Bintan)

- Torch Light (highly recommended)

- Paper bag (carry donated items) + Ziploc bags for waterproofing purposes

- Writing Materials

5) Bring required craft materials/printed work for Service Learning (CIP).

6) For the local school visit, you may wear your track shoes but white socks are to be worn as we are visiting a school.

For those only going on the 19th Nov (SC Retreat) - 8am - 6pm:

1) Report in the School Hall at 7.55am in your PE attire (Boys- PE shorts / Girls- PE shorts inside skirt) and track shoes with white socks. Recommended to wear proper socks for sec2s & 1s - Going for roller blading [sports exposure]

2) Bring water bottle and writing materials + FORMS if you have not handed up.

3) Lunch is provided only.

***Sec Twos & Threes Band members have to attend band practice from 10am-12pm tomorrow which is during our CIP Preparation - Part 1. Please inform your group members what you have prepared for the CIP before you for band and you all will still have another part at night.

Q&A

Can we still donate items for Bintan?

Yes, tomorrow will be the last collection day.

Will they give us a bag for the trip?

Yes, day pack bags will be provided for all on the second day onwards.

What if we don't have enough school-approved tees?

All of you should be enough as required, and you can wear your home clothes after showering everyday.

Can we wear coloured socks as we do not have enough white socks?

Yes, you may but white socks is preferable.

Do we have to bring school shoes?

No, track shoes is alright and only need to bring your slippers.

CIP information for preparation of a Humanities Exhibit

Group 1 & 2: Singapore (Red Mounting Board x 4)
Group 3 & 4: Thailand (Yellow Mounting Board x 4)
Group 5 & 6: The Philippines (Blue Mounting Board x 4)
Group 7 & 8: Malaysia (Green Mounting Board x 4)

Compulsory categories:
- Country Flag
- National flower
- Pictures and description of traditional costume(s)
- Pictures and description of local food
- Pictures and writeup of major tourist attractions
- Pictures and writeup of festivals celebrated in the country

Group leaders/asst leaders of the 2 groups (e.g. group 1 & 2) responsible for 1 country are to:
1. Coordinate with each other (leader to leader) and decide which categories will each respective group be responsible for preparing.
2. Coordinate with your group members with regards to who is to bring what materials.

List of suggested materials:
- Scissors
- Glue
- Glitter glue
- Coloured Markers (esp. black marker for outlining etc.)
- Coloured Pens
- Pen knife
- Printed images or magazine cut-outs for use on mounting boards (e.g. traditional costumes)
ETC.

CIP information on preparation for poster-making (in Bintan)

1. Group leaders/asst leaders are to discuss with one another to decide on topics to make posters on:
- E.g. Numbers. 1 = one (in English) = satu (in Bahasa) and you draw ONE apple to represent one.

2. Each group is responsible for making up to three A3 size poster with the orphans, so leaders/group leaders are to decide on 4 topic (3 + 1extra)

3. Assign different group members to bring different art & craft materials for the poster making. (A3 paper - the base of the poster, will be provided)

Kayak 1 Star Updates

Good News!

The kayak 1 star ($50) is now fully subsidised so you do not need to fork out any cash at all.

Please collect a copy of the consent and application/indemnity form from the door of the SC room. Get them signed and placed into my pigeon hole (60) by next Thursday (18/11). Any latecomers will not be entertained.

Ms Cheng

Updates on Forest Adventure - Leadership Outdoor Course

Hi Councillors,

Just to remind all of you again from the previous announcement,

Date: 9th November 2010, Tuesday

Reporting Time: 12.30pm

Meeting Point: School Foyer

Venue: Bedok Reservoir Forest Adventure Centre

Dismissal Time: 6.30pm

Attire: Any school-approved tee, Long track pants & sport/track shoes

Advice all of you to bring as little as possible, and do remember to bring a bottle of water along. ALL of you need to hand up both the Reply Slip (detached) and the Risk Acknowledgement and Disclaimer BEFORE 8th of November, Monday 12pm. Drop into the box outside the SCroom. If you really can't hand up on time because of difficulties, you MUST remember to sign and bring it on that day.

SAFETY FIRST!

BBQ - Outdoor Activity

Hi Councillors,

Some of our Sec2s organised a BBQ for all, everyone is invited to join them for BBQ and don't miss this chance to bond together as one big family! It's optional. "It's worth spending time knowing more about each other!"

Here are the details:

8th November, Monday

Venue: East Coast Park

Area D - Pit 33 & 34

Time: After 3pm (fire will start then) till 10pm latest

Can come/leave in between

Cost: S$5.00

We all may play some games and do some sports together while we are over there!

Please contact Joel Loh Hope 2-1 91287817 by 5/11, if you are going! This is an informal activity, so please do inform your parent/guardian about this if you are going.

Hope to see you guys,

Thanks:)

Application for Use of Opportunity Fund for Bintan Trip

Dear Councillors,

All Singaporeans (whether or not you are on MOE FAS): Please ask your Parent/Guardian to complete the Application details in SECTION B and sign. Those who did not get the form, please do get yourself one outside the SC room (in a pouch) by the 8th November, next Monday.

All of you are to return the form by dropping it into the box outside SC room by next Tuesday, 9th November!

Councillors that did not attend the pre-briefing & did not get this form that day:

Ho Zhi Jie

Louise Goh

Caleb Beh

Kong Zhan Rong

Ee Shu Ting

Jasmine Phua

Eng Swee Kiat

Tan Wun Teng

Tan Hui Qin

Camellia Chua

Jessalynn Low

Jian Hao

Zhi Sheng

>Please take note for updates on this blog, and we will post up all the info. soon...

Thank You:)

Kayak 1 star certification UPDATES (only 30 slots)

Hi all,

The timing of the kayak 1 star certification is changed to 1 pm to 6 pm (5 hrs) for both days, 29th and 30th of November. Interested councillors, do sign up by this wednesday.

PECs who have signed up with Irwin previously, your names have been written on the SC board. Please confirm your attendance by signing against your name.

The consent and relevant forms will be placed outside the SC room on Thursday. Please sign and return them to my pigeon hole, 60 by next friday, 12 Nov.

Spread the word around fellow SCs.

Ms Cheng