^ The Silver Arrow Task Booklet
The Cub Scouts had to complete a number of tasks to the expected standards before he/she could be awarded the Silver Arrow progress badge.
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^ The Navigator Proficiency Badge
The Navigator Proficiency Badge requires Cub Scouts to complete 4 of 5 tasks. The tasks could be incorporated into the activities of the Silver Arrow test/hike.
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^ The Scout Promise and Law
Before embarking on the day's activities, the Cub Scouts recited the Scout Promise and Law as an affirmation and practice of Scouting values.
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^ Volunteer Adult Leader
Mr Seah Kia Wee, a Woodbadge Scout Leader and former pupil of Nan Hua, volunteered to assist the NHPS Cub Scouts in this endeavour. We are indeed grateful for his service!
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^ Safety Briefing and Kerb Drill
The Cub Scouts did a 'water parade' and practice of their Kerb Drill before venturing out for the hike.
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^ Out of school and towards the first traffic light crossing. |
^ Papaya Tree
The Cub Scouts learnt about the differences between the flowers of the male and female papaya trees along the route.
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^ Curry Leaf plant
The Cub Scouts caught a whiff of the curry leaf plant by crushing and sniffing a leaf. Some of them were surprised that the curry smell came from this plant.
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^ Post Box
At Clementi View, we stopped for a picture with the Post Box and had a discussion about the physical posting of letters versus the increasingly dominant usage of electronic mail (e-mail).
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^ Overhead Bridge Crossing
The Cub Scouts were surprised to discover that each overhead bridge had its own number.
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^ Stopping at a neighbourhood park to discuss the flora. |
^ The Hairy Caterpillar
At a void deck, we came across a black, hairy caterpillar trying to save itself by getting out of the way of our trampling feet. One of us had nearly stepped on it!
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^ The Jurong Railway Track
The Cub Scouts were very excited to discover that there was a railway track running through the path that we were walking on.
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^ We were astounded by the variety of edibles grown in the garden - bananas, papayas, passion fruits, egg-plants, okra, etc. |
^ Why were the fruits wrapped?
The fruits were meticulously wrapped by the gardeners to protect them against being eaten by birds or other animals before it was ripe for harvest.
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^ White Fungus
A few Cub Scouts were excited to discover white fungus growing on the sides of cut tree trunks. There were some very large pieces.
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^ United we stand (on cubes)!
The Cub Scouts also counted the number of playgrounds they passed by (just for fun).
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Spreading the 'Joy of Learning'
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^ Clementi Community Centre
We stopped at Clementi CC for a washroom/water/snack break as well as to complete one of the sketching tasks.
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^ Some finished the task faster than others... |
^ The Cub Scouts were fully engaged and engrossed in their task. |
^ See, Think, WONDER!
We spotted two ferns growing out of a pipe-connection to a gutter at a sheltered-walkway. How did it end up being there?
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^ Clementi Bus Interchange
We arrived at Clementi Bus Interchange to begin the second leg of our trip, which was to take a loop bus service 285.
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^ The Cub Scouts pored over the map to check out the route and streets. Is this considered 'map-reading'? |