tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35491699938086168492024-03-14T18:17:31.424+08:004th Cubs Goodwill Camporee 2008 (Osaka, Japan)This is an experiential learning camporee which promotes internationl Scouting friendship, environment awareness and interaction programmes between the cub scouts from Singapore and Japan.Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-16248736324995017572008-12-12T17:15:00.004+08:002009-03-18T07:29:53.208+08:00Last Day in Tokyo, Japan<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3DINYCBJWHuMbOAfw2rFKX3dC_4U1nfEjx9rkddxmMPZcNuJvEP83ccOiRSRMEEp3pxc9g_PUZiprY4UTvSj-Q_A6u7s2U3GC5jZ8R1MByPDkzCC58vLc8i0-bZOeBseRnlN_TvuZF8yB/s1600-h/DSC_7913_m.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314302254251127410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3DINYCBJWHuMbOAfw2rFKX3dC_4U1nfEjx9rkddxmMPZcNuJvEP83ccOiRSRMEEp3pxc9g_PUZiprY4UTvSj-Q_A6u7s2U3GC5jZ8R1MByPDkzCC58vLc8i0-bZOeBseRnlN_TvuZF8yB/s320/DSC_7913_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZ2BxyFjGtpG8_XL2JWuDyBdshlDffYeaWCmepGpBi8Cs9pcAhXeYFQEvgdQ3A5sw5gMi9Z5MjJxAs0QAUhER7byi6OCuWV7lZ-vGFXq1LaV5kxHIxs-M3UeIfvb46Tcwa5ueOwdBJZzl/s1600-h/AKHWPRNCAYIBQUACAP466ZCCAT9LY6TCAJRQ7OGCAOFEZD0CAW1ELJ9CA72XO0DCA0H73ZJCAC7VNJVCA83WC32CA2ZM8Y2CAC7WQHUCAFZF1TGCA35D2WKCAEVMR8KCAOKMDI9CAYULM2YCA193L6Q.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314302091515031010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 98px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZ2BxyFjGtpG8_XL2JWuDyBdshlDffYeaWCmepGpBi8Cs9pcAhXeYFQEvgdQ3A5sw5gMi9Z5MjJxAs0QAUhER7byi6OCuWV7lZ-vGFXq1LaV5kxHIxs-M3UeIfvb46Tcwa5ueOwdBJZzl/s320/AKHWPRNCAYIBQUACAP466ZCCAT9LY6TCAJRQ7OGCAOFEZD0CAW1ELJ9CA72XO0DCA0H73ZJCAC7VNJVCA83WC32CA2ZM8Y2CAC7WQHUCAFZF1TGCA35D2WKCAEVMR8KCAOKMDI9CAYULM2YCA193L6Q.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0Wbzfm4Xa-gKhqCyFO43i-UrNSU8TH2KN4oIOrQmrss3WsdkaL0J3qRjetkHhqLl27A0LXNZC_nDjcbpC5GJidHLEV89Wo52YIHPRwwI6PbvWH0xXMqT00vW_S47heZ7xvUfOOjm2qbj/s1600-h/DSC_7944_m.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314302087816422642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0Wbzfm4Xa-gKhqCyFO43i-UrNSU8TH2KN4oIOrQmrss3WsdkaL0J3qRjetkHhqLl27A0LXNZC_nDjcbpC5GJidHLEV89Wo52YIHPRwwI6PbvWH0xXMqT00vW_S47heZ7xvUfOOjm2qbj/s320/DSC_7944_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKv8L6NjyIOLv0W60REfqqZDALYlgAomJ0ItMhURg_Qtv8Dv7oQTS4UfWGI-xkNBzfLM_d1fg34PT-pJhzm02L4rBW7Sy-kADlJL9bvYdw_4Zkkh_iKvM7dHLribA5vxrJ5DcgjGscCKhu/s1600-h/DSC_7932_m.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314302086144348050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKv8L6NjyIOLv0W60REfqqZDALYlgAomJ0ItMhURg_Qtv8Dv7oQTS4UfWGI-xkNBzfLM_d1fg34PT-pJhzm02L4rBW7Sy-kADlJL9bvYdw_4Zkkh_iKvM7dHLribA5vxrJ5DcgjGscCKhu/s320/DSC_7932_m.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jlwryYa5nmPI3aIfg8rZnagf8ezOux7XIAFTigcigtGeqwzR1O1m3BQ-heo7h3DW_fvMWUaCyEJUgtS5Fm4TIBVVaMpf7OfYHOX1izy1-mifGzot9Vp6ansn4YYxj54Bbu8E6QU71jNA/s1600-h/Contingent+Photo+%40+Nojima.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314295748726906898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jlwryYa5nmPI3aIfg8rZnagf8ezOux7XIAFTigcigtGeqwzR1O1m3BQ-heo7h3DW_fvMWUaCyEJUgtS5Fm4TIBVVaMpf7OfYHOX1izy1-mifGzot9Vp6ansn4YYxj54Bbu8E6QU71jNA/s320/Contingent+Photo+%40+Nojima.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />We left Nojima Youth Centre before 1200 hours and proceed to next stopover in the middle of the highway, Umi-hotaru.</div><div></div><br /><div>Umi-hotaru (海ほたる ,Umi-hotaru, literally meaning "sea firefly") with a rest area consisting of restaurants, shops and amusement facilities. The Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line (東京湾アクアライン ,tōkyō wan akua rain<a title="Help:Japanese" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Japanese">?</a>) is a <a class="mw-redirect" title="Bridge-tunnel" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge-tunnel">bridge-tunnel</a> combination across <a title="Tokyo Bay" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Bay">Tokyo Bay</a> in <a title="Japan" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan">Japan</a>. It connects the city of <a title="Kawasaki, Kanagawa" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki,_Kanagawa">Kawasaki</a> in <a title="Kanagawa Prefecture" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanagawa_Prefecture">Kanagawa Prefecture</a> with the city of <a title="Kisarazu, Chiba" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kisarazu,_Chiba">Kisarazu</a> in <a title="Chiba Prefecture" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiba_Prefecture">Chiba Prefecture</a>, and forms part of <a title="Route 409 (Japan)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_409_(Japan)">National Route 409</a>. With an overall length of 14 km, it includes a 4.4 km bridge and 9.6 km tunnel underneath the bay—the longest underwater tunnel for cars in the world.<br /></div><div>Afterthat, we proceed straight to the Narita Tokyo Airport for our flight back home to Singapore.</div><div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div>Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-24234959245752673262008-12-04T14:02:00.001+08:002008-12-23T14:09:47.658+08:00Kitagata Elementary School & International Dinner with Kanagawa Scout Council<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-b.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1243577_7848.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 215px;" src="http://photos-b.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1243577_7848.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>In all honesty, today's trip wasn't one we were all looking forward to, but having done it anyway, we were pleasantly surprised. It was a short visit to Kitagata Elementary School. Unfortunately the school is very sticky about photography because the students were not "media friendly". We are not allowed to publish any of their students' photos, but here's a lot of us in the school anyway.<br /><br />We arrived to the excitement of the students who were glad to practice the simple English phrases which they were taught to memorise. Phrases such as "Hello", "Good Morning" and "How do you do?". We were told that the Japanese curriculum for English focusses on teaching vocabulary, so Japanese students know many English words and their translation to Japanese, however having the lack of grammar, they are unable to communicate in English confidently.<br /><br />Some of us are glad to be studying in Singapore as our lessons are more interesting and interactive. However what was impressive about Kitagata Elementary was their focus on Visual Arts and Music. In the closing programme, the students from Grades 5 and 6 performed the playing of recorder, singing and the band played the theme of Indiana Jones, much to the delight of the Singaporean contingent (see video).<br /><br />Right after the performance, we were back to the classes for school lunch. In Japan, Elementary Schools provide lunch for their students as a means to control their diet. The lunch was a healthy balance and prevented the students from eating unhealthy food or eating excessively. We left the school after a short closing speech from the Vice Principal and presentation of tokens.<br /><br />As we returned to Nojima, the remianing groups who have not performed practiced in preparation for their performance in the evening. Time in the afternoon flew past so quickly that before we knew it, it was time to gather for the International Dinner.<br /><br />The mood in the entire campsite was one of excitement as Cub Scouts, Scouts, Leaders and Parent Volunteers arrived from all over Kanagawa, Tokyo. The dinner began with a few formalities... speeches from the Commissioner, Scout and Cub Scout representing the Kanagawa Council, as well as from a Sub-Camp Chief and Cub Scout representing the Singapore Contingent.<br /><br />Dinner was a great way to break ice and for Scouts and Leaders to mingle, talk and exchange namecards, scarves and badges. The Singaporeans also got so many origami handicrafts, it was impossible to count.<br /><br />The night ended with the impressive performances from us "Skipping Mustapha", the River Valley RaVens with Radin Mas Dragons "Chan Mali Chan", and Yangzheng Yueng Ching Open Scouts "Fancy Drill". We bid farewell to the Japanese Scouts and Leaders in the same way we did with the Scouts and Leaders of Osaka at the Osaka Prefecture Children's Centre.<br /><object width="400" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/v0VMXj_HP3o&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/v0VMXj_HP3o&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="295"></embed></object>With that, Day 9 was over. We all went for our bath before bed with mixed feelings since we'll be on our way back to Singapore soon. Sigh. Otter led us in our daily reflections tonight.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-41655934500274403462008-12-04T09:32:00.004+08:002008-12-04T09:42:31.485+08:00Greetings From TokyoGood morning,<br /><br />We have been in Tokyo the past two days. Everyone is safe and well, however there is no internet connectivity at the Nojima Youth Centre. We apologise for the communication blackout, however there is nothing we can do, especially with the rigid 2200 hrs curfew imposed on everyone.<br /><br />We are now at the Kitagawa Elementary School and are borrowing the internet here. Unfortunately we will not be providing further updates until we get back to Singapore. See you back in Singapore in a couple of days. In the meantime, enjoy the photographs from Days 5 and 6.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjAqlrsTKRNy5Zcnl7QgcS1DPR1QzLlky0k_bZVMlIGCRAjJtzjasWwzQVTm_lLT6H15EFo9rsP3awtZTWh8TmtHAvDZJn33xR3LZJvI0xaVdgJGkxiC56CVcbewgRGaSTBpzW0KSpQMo/s1600-h/Sense3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275743088520300962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjAqlrsTKRNy5Zcnl7QgcS1DPR1QzLlky0k_bZVMlIGCRAjJtzjasWwzQVTm_lLT6H15EFo9rsP3awtZTWh8TmtHAvDZJn33xR3LZJvI0xaVdgJGkxiC56CVcbewgRGaSTBpzW0KSpQMo/s320/Sense3.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWdVvAQLkgv_i8bBJHafagjgJtP8E7hs74reIw24TuG8il5WrWiRxmfCY5hsu4ijg9XREQi1exSku0v98cVvj5SJz6xIHPKO-mmZ61EVtR87PYiwXniKcl579bPT6HzfVxOiU0Fp-Dbldk/s1600-h/Sense2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275743082302412226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 241px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT5jCCIwxgEFcEPp159wBE8qt6NAwElrxq0rPRB-fiCrV3GW5NhQ9Tb0yFBM3N3CWlg55PTi48VS8yxawkpRrD5-9hNcgOtI_DLPhFHhvqNPX80D6GAXW1gBWl6T4kwjFi7rm0BmmR6H6k/s320/ByeBus.jpg" border="0" /></a>Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-84127615970316407012008-12-04T09:31:00.000+08:002008-12-23T13:51:57.931+08:00More Day 6<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfn4_1LGXUYQDvFJu9Qs3EZLxm-xcZcN3JPwdXTOFcyPbysdK8TZ0JXg5uLOvDea_3Zwr7TkKfHlJ7kTZgSTWRijOquMlM3w5iIoolTRbaSUSF_U3TBMSJPlH3whj6zLVTBedh-w6VHjD/s1600-h/CityGroup.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275745031339567746" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfn4_1LGXUYQDvFJu9Qs3EZLxm-xcZcN3JPwdXTOFcyPbysdK8TZ0JXg5uLOvDea_3Zwr7TkKfHlJ7kTZgSTWRijOquMlM3w5iIoolTRbaSUSF_U3TBMSJPlH3whj6zLVTBedh-w6VHjD/s320/CityGroup.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwwOchdNbftTTUlhSARWTlT5jpgr7C6OA69Nv2BGL2Z3N5f1VDjcBfI2Ojcx0y20LApL0voMH6DK8N0Zdk-F-M6Af1Gks6ZnMdrCPdY5WUmna3T-qO_2R_lda1IVkY_hyphenhyphenb1R_ETW9I3AFA/s1600-h/CornSoup.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275745025667932290" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5xbMAqoxoCR0gKmpNXEcTohdYK73a_cgF5N_MwwiUMRHDYp6srzXuLBB07Mg5iA97kS69WXt7Ge5WVdd-0hyJUoq6KatkfJC0JOCrco3LIv-In6w_JFlkpwM_RdGWSI3HDJ9P_4m0Ahi/s320/CityGroup.jpg" border="0" /></a>Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-28845124908462829022008-12-03T13:54:00.001+08:002008-12-23T14:01:45.550+08:00Tokyo Disney Resortp/s: Sorry no other school gave us photographs and since all the schools went their own separate ways, we don't have photographs of other schools either.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241858_6428.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 215px;" src="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241858_6428.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>It's a happy day for both the young and old! We were up and about and quickly done with our breakfast routine and off on our way to <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="t_nihongo_kanji" lang="ja">東京ディズニーランド Tokyo Disneyland!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241838_1278.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 215px;" src="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241838_1278.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241841_2901.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 322px;" src="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241841_2901.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241839_4691.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 215px;" src="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241839_4691.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241854_7384.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 214px;" src="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241854_7384.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Tokyo Disney Resort was the first Disney park to be built outside of the United States and was opened on April 15, 1983. The park was constructed by Walt Disney Imagineering in the same style as Disneyland in California and the Magic Kingdom in Florida. It, along with its companion park, Tokyo DisneySea, are the only Disney parks not owned by The Walt Disney Company.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="t_nihongo_kanji" lang="ja">There are seven themed areas, each complementing each other yet unique in their style. Made up of the World Bazaar, the four classic Disney lands: Adventureland, Westernland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, and two mini lands, Critter Country and Mickey's Toontown, the park is noted for its huge open spaces to accommodate the massive crowds the park receives<br /><br />Tokyo Disneyland began celebrating the 25th Anniversary of its grand opening in April 2008, with special events, entertainment and merchandise.<br /><br />At Tokyo Disneyland, we tried a new Spanish Churro Flavour, Honey Lemon. But more than anything, we tried many more popcorn flavours, which included Honey Popcorn, Soda </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="t_nihongo_kanji" lang="ja">Popcorn, Chocolate </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="t_nihongo_kanji" lang="ja">Popcorn and the most special of all, Curry </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="t_nihongo_kanji" lang="ja">Popcorn.<br /><br />As for rides, our favourite must have been Space Mountain, followed by Big Splash Mountain. Too bad Space Mountain was too dark, so we only had photographs from Big Splash Mountain. </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="t_nihongo_kanji" lang="ja">The day ended with all of us completely tired out. Who would have thought that having fun would be so tiring?</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-55945293932217674762008-12-02T23:27:00.001+08:002008-12-23T13:50:46.683+08:00Shin-Osaka to Shin Yokohama<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241787_7513.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 215px;" src="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241787_7513.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>It was the ride of a life-time! Imagine having to get 148 people on the train in less than 5 minutes and off in less than 1 minute! But we made it! En route, the SE News Team which had been under tremendous pressure to update the Camporee blog using a very slow internet connection continued to work, collating and editing photographs.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241794_1890.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 215px;" src="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241794_1890.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241739_5729.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 214px;" src="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241739_5729.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Upon arrival, we were greeted by representatives from the Kanagawa Scout Council at the Yokohama Station. We were quickly directed to our buses, which incidentally had cute names such as Strawberry Poodle, Banana Poodle, Melon Poodle and Marine Poodle. The buses took us to our next campsite near a river, the Nojima Youth Centre.Unfortunately they did not have internet connection and we were unable to update the blog. We quickly checked-in, assigned rooms and were ready for dinner.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241817_261.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 215px;" src="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241817_261.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241819_5272.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241819_5272.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241818_3046.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 215px;" src="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241818_3046.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241821_704.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241821_704.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241829_278.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 215px;" src="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241829_278.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241827_5628.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/197/87/671536847/n671536847_1241827_5628.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>At Nojima Youth Centre, we were required to wash our own dishes after each meal. After dinner and washing, everyone took their bath quickly and were all in bed resting as it was an exciting day next. Our trip to Tokyo Disney Resort!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-87850765566815228492008-12-02T08:30:00.006+08:002008-12-19T23:09:52.406+08:00Leaving OsakaOhayo gozaimasu Singapore! We'd like to begin today by sharing a news article. A reporter turned up on Day 4 as we started our activities with the Japanese Cubs and the article was quickly published on 30 November 2008. We just received it:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM6r66MwFvyqsIdfzfwnrWyHz5JfndGfVyhVEpiGwqIENEJWnivO53jYCkYyaU0b061HJuJLXiEynJ-QJhileAcwy88cCzMdrrJvGuKtNWo-BIyMvSpy3dZT0rdkKXJKBwoPA3nSCbBU6a/s1600-h/News.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM6r66MwFvyqsIdfzfwnrWyHz5JfndGfVyhVEpiGwqIENEJWnivO53jYCkYyaU0b061HJuJLXiEynJ-QJhileAcwy88cCzMdrrJvGuKtNWo-BIyMvSpy3dZT0rdkKXJKBwoPA3nSCbBU6a/s320/News.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275010752587279010" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >DISCLAIMER:</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > We did not have a hand in whose photo was featured. The reporter took his own photos.</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><blockquote style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">150 SINGAPORE CUB SCOUTS ENJOYED KAIZUKA</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Yesterday at the Osaka Children's Centre, 130 Scouts of Senshu-Minami District, Osaka Scout Council interacted with 150 Cub Scouts of the Singapore Scout Association who were visiting Japan for their 4th Goodwill Cubs Camporee.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">After greetings from Ms. Madelene Seow, the Cub Scout Programme Commissioner of the Singapore Scouts, and the International Commisioner of SAJ, Mr. Yoshio Danjo, Cub Scouts were mixed into four groups and led to enjoy adventure walk, archery and outdoor cooking - see the picture -. They will continue their programme today.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Justin Lee, 12, said "Japan is bit cold but it is fun to play with new friends. Cooking was very much fun."</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >Translated by Natsuki Takano<br />International Service Department,<br />Scout Association of Japan</span></span></blockquote>We are now preparing to leave the Osaka Prefecture Children's Centre. Area cleaning is one big headache with lots of unclaimed lost and found... We are almost done and ready to depart for the Shin Station (Bullet Train) for our ride to Tokyo.<br /><br />We'll give you more updates when we find an internet connection when we arrive. Its not easy to coordinate the collection of photos from all 12 packs and to update quickly (its almost immediately after the event), but rest assured, the news team is doing its very best.<br /><br />As we leave Osaka, here's a collage of some of the camp food while we were in camp, just to assure you that your children have been eating well. ;)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuApUY2LqtoSBfxEDObt-TjtDTCY3NE3FlsNPdGrqBs9yUxhF92Vi5040I_CnMjiF9mE_ZqaLuB5Ur8kjbn2ZKpD76KFVp1GZwdlVlZh7LUjwPHBTC8oiImrnp7d8QhohfO0xGm8vNuY_/s1600-h/Food.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuApUY2LqtoSBfxEDObt-TjtDTCY3NE3FlsNPdGrqBs9yUxhF92Vi5040I_CnMjiF9mE_ZqaLuB5Ur8kjbn2ZKpD76KFVp1GZwdlVlZh7LUjwPHBTC8oiImrnp7d8QhohfO0xGm8vNuY_/s320/Food.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274985302719857346" border="0" /></a>Anyway, the news team stayed up late last night to sieve through the many photos and selected a few from each day. Do scroll down again to look through the posts from Day 2 so as to see these newly updated photos. The office here closes at 11pm so we only have an hour each day to update this blog. Thanks to all the parents who have expressed your understanding and appreciation. We will continue to work very hard!<br /><br />SE News Team signing out, from Osaka. See you in Tokyo!Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-72722178749858103602008-12-01T21:13:00.001+08:002008-12-01T21:13:01.660+08:00Meridian Update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAqonLXe0jmY2vdg-SLA3zeyi8vV5TAGgUDY5LGjab0ylVnWEUYl9dtrGboQJQzaVuWWOyW-zcJq67TJgwmaHgQ_mv2irEoslzqGxqMwD4powsGRcB_e_t49jN8NoHZ1l98h2MybwTzpNh/s1600-h/Meridian2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAqonLXe0jmY2vdg-SLA3zeyi8vV5TAGgUDY5LGjab0ylVnWEUYl9dtrGboQJQzaVuWWOyW-zcJq67TJgwmaHgQ_mv2irEoslzqGxqMwD4powsGRcB_e_t49jN8NoHZ1l98h2MybwTzpNh/s320/Meridian2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274802772780957170" border="0" /></a>Dear Parents of Meridian,<br /><br />I am posting because I could not send out SMSs today.<br />Vincent's fever had subsided, Hanyang and Jordan are very well. They are all tired though. Will call again when we reach Tokyo tomorrow.<br /><br />Love,<br />Vincent, Jordan, Hanyang, Ms Goh and Mdm LeeMadelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-6368733648835913132008-12-01T20:25:00.002+08:002008-12-01T21:42:46.395+08:00Osaka Educational Tour II - Kyoto<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfb9veGv1Hvw7Gf6FhY9qZ1I-3LooNJ8nC8lHKuUClY8kzE9HCl2oTB40BDgktgmyZcy-GWgM_6s4McINfVswjFV6iH_1YEsdE4K3-tq4RsmIvJCNe8Cg93lX0yg-3DySA09imJhG1IpX/s1600-h/Nijo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfb9veGv1Hvw7Gf6FhY9qZ1I-3LooNJ8nC8lHKuUClY8kzE9HCl2oTB40BDgktgmyZcy-GWgM_6s4McINfVswjFV6iH_1YEsdE4K3-tq4RsmIvJCNe8Cg93lX0yg-3DySA09imJhG1IpX/s320/Nijo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274808995164611394" border="0" /></a>Immediately after breakfast, we went to the Nijo-jo (Nijo Castle). This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built as a Kyoto residence of the first Tokugawa Shogun in 1603. It was completed in 1626 with additional buildings. This castle is one of the finest examples of Momoyama architecture in Japan. At the castle, we visited the Ninomaru Garden. We all enjoyed the breath taking sights very much.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBk-3q2f-ll7ibsrRdFwhnhzhYHuWPsj5iBAYmPf5RCN6uRdCNMpKkbThBAqAnzVHq-wL3TOExSlTOwQmud6OPK5QSS0HQA1cZ2v_jPVfp9xiaxWjZD2rH12IcsK5rxA9P7g8Mdws4Lrsg/s1600-h/Heian.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBk-3q2f-ll7ibsrRdFwhnhzhYHuWPsj5iBAYmPf5RCN6uRdCNMpKkbThBAqAnzVHq-wL3TOExSlTOwQmud6OPK5QSS0HQA1cZ2v_jPVfp9xiaxWjZD2rH12IcsK5rxA9P7g8Mdws4Lrsg/s320/Heian.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274812472859768338" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpf2tixEG00dSIMgz4uVAYPEtzWOwRQ-Z-ygggkpXUVf_pYS4y0vUqaRYfXo3emaIH5FrMmGdG0-ETCW1cxvdhO6bmh9FLFA2EX0eFChvuMRa8sTQP47sZJsJ1aW-N3KWMGrScJklOAQae/s1600-h/Wedding.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpf2tixEG00dSIMgz4uVAYPEtzWOwRQ-Z-ygggkpXUVf_pYS4y0vUqaRYfXo3emaIH5FrMmGdG0-ETCW1cxvdhO6bmh9FLFA2EX0eFChvuMRa8sTQP47sZJsJ1aW-N3KWMGrScJklOAQae/s320/Wedding.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274816441008398098" border="0" /></a>For lunch, we went to Kyoto Shin Station's underground mall, Porta. The Ramen there was very good. The visit to Heian Shrine was right after lunch. There was actually a wedding ceremony going on when we were there. The wedding area was out of bounds unfortunately.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiBs_CQLUPtPVBrOA9huiRh7Sp3zAWiq_JaClOwGox-APFQmY5cLXZ1yhYwllopiW9PuwiJj2NkUIx2RtBDE06AAlFwFtRI71liFSCnlnQkciYNEhsbHTymFZZKgGLhwOFJMoFPUt9GBu/s1600-h/Golden.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiBs_CQLUPtPVBrOA9huiRh7Sp3zAWiq_JaClOwGox-APFQmY5cLXZ1yhYwllopiW9PuwiJj2NkUIx2RtBDE06AAlFwFtRI71liFSCnlnQkciYNEhsbHTymFZZKgGLhwOFJMoFPUt9GBu/s320/Golden.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274815450867494162" border="0" /></a>The Golden Pavilion or Rokuon-ji Temple was next. It was actually a villa in the past but was changed into a temple. The garden was not changed so it can still be enjoyed as of a hundred years before. The sights there even in winter, was still very beautiful. We still managed to enjoy the scenery even though we were rushing for time. Dinner was splendid at a huge shopping mall probably owned by Jusco. The wide variety of food available made us have quite a hard time, as we had to choose what we wanted to eat. After dinner, back to the campsite we went. and as usual, there was bath then lights out.<br /><br />Good Night,<br />Oyasuminasai!!Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-91809443741822609172008-12-01T20:20:00.006+08:002008-12-01T20:44:47.053+08:00Greetings From White Sands Cuon Cub Scouts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShmd0HfwlEmIDq6m2cC04WZI6SzJE7qc66ws-GwQutxAj9a_cc7mWH57GEIayRmSSp-JNQDrI1E_AaOqDCPzKjiblBwv9cdDoIxXygdz9WrG0HNKV3d742byKAlJ9ks5-7aEI2RcsSDJ3/s1600-h/WS.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShmd0HfwlEmIDq6m2cC04WZI6SzJE7qc66ws-GwQutxAj9a_cc7mWH57GEIayRmSSp-JNQDrI1E_AaOqDCPzKjiblBwv9cdDoIxXygdz9WrG0HNKV3d742byKAlJ9ks5-7aEI2RcsSDJ3/s320/WS.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274801410310237858" border="0" /></a>It was an enjoyable and hectic day at Kyoto. Activities included visits to shrines and shopping and dining. Some of the boys managed to find the game cards they were looking for and were elated. Thanks to all parents and loved ones who posted on the tagboard, we've received all your messages and well wishes. We'll keep you posted on future activities.<br /><br />Signing off for now,<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br />Mr</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Edgar</span>...Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-86900185684429576462008-11-30T20:01:00.001+08:002008-12-01T20:40:46.050+08:00Rulang CS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYnXjzHY_3JqCUsVPYCVFomGHgsLigh0pVvf3h0diMhsEqAmDbhNBkU3jkhSjhv5qIhjMPuyPHIoBLF7z7N19_KqROlYWxbPI7qnwc7JkKvu89bHF2IDeE1ERa46VBhlWZxc21mzaSkqB/s1600-h/Rulang.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYnXjzHY_3JqCUsVPYCVFomGHgsLigh0pVvf3h0diMhsEqAmDbhNBkU3jkhSjhv5qIhjMPuyPHIoBLF7z7N19_KqROlYWxbPI7qnwc7JkKvu89bHF2IDeE1ERa46VBhlWZxc21mzaSkqB/s320/Rulang.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274800571674766242" border="0" /></a>Dear parents of Rulang Cub Scouts,<br /><br />We are very happy and enjoying ourselves very much. We will take care of ourselves. Please don't worry.<br /><br />Love... your son.Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-51566650309167453902008-11-30T19:51:00.004+08:002008-11-30T20:28:38.194+08:00Pei Chun Eagles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqKoTe1YgYU25dC9OX9qxXt8vrl25c3-M1MfZe9WkL6b02VC6bylLaehHH0zXEYgskfx64sB18oCaz33slH2wgpCBpp91_2WeXTzPIhy9PjG9gM0rgI5F6aGsVkcnhseCzkjEcB61wei0H/s1600-h/PCE.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqKoTe1YgYU25dC9OX9qxXt8vrl25c3-M1MfZe9WkL6b02VC6bylLaehHH0zXEYgskfx64sB18oCaz33slH2wgpCBpp91_2WeXTzPIhy9PjG9gM0rgI5F6aGsVkcnhseCzkjEcB61wei0H/s320/PCE.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274426440289880770" border="0" /></a>Beloved parents of the Pei Chun Scouts in Japan, Konichiwa! Your children have been having a great time so far. Everyone is well and good. They have been very obedient. We will take good care of them. You take care too!<br /><br />From <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mr. Koh & Mr. Salleh</span>Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-27921566919268807172008-11-30T19:00:00.000+08:002008-11-30T20:39:05.916+08:00First Toa Payoh<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6XDGouY_KRSNf0GZ2QI2hy_nE0JcmXebLfDuYIzGv3DOoKzn6Pu25bhF86iBed2jeeboemllD7J4S4X0WnhSuYAR3toOK1xqGlmxOC2kmlyFhcZ4L5dfatgnAxRAI54ootpqxXTCG9mh/s1600-h/FTPPS.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6XDGouY_KRSNf0GZ2QI2hy_nE0JcmXebLfDuYIzGv3DOoKzn6Pu25bhF86iBed2jeeboemllD7J4S4X0WnhSuYAR3toOK1xqGlmxOC2kmlyFhcZ4L5dfatgnAxRAI54ootpqxXTCG9mh/s320/FTPPS.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274428959684136562" border="0" /></a>Konban wa,<br /><br />We are having a blasting time in Osaka. Hien, Lin Naing and I are doing fine. The weather in Osaka is cold but we are coping well. We are wearing layers and layers of clothing to keep ourselves warm. See you when we get back. Tomorrow we will depart Kyoto. Yahoo!<br /><br />Sayonara!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Ms Wiyah</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">FTPPS</span>Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-75784503025047903952008-11-30T17:05:00.001+08:002008-11-30T16:21:12.652+08:00From Soaring EaglesKonban wa<br />Mrs Mano, Mrs Quek, colleagues, parents, siblings, friends and all in Singapore!<br /><br />Its had been a fine but cold Sunday morning and the Cubs are all having lots of fun. The weather is about 7°C in the morning, but the temperature went up to about 13°C towards noon time today. As I would always say, pictures speak a thousand words, so we'll keep this post short and sweet.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvcE1h5i6p5HxwiJuUCxYPk3ej6qi6EiWzIFKXpz3mUTjM_HiuttsGjPdI-jmAoCHND7RY-yDw9lxe4FcDq8BaFKbG8Ejz2lvt28ahVIirtC7GSF0lbBtSSd-G461uJCjVAO03UGLqcEq/s1600-h/SE.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvcE1h5i6p5HxwiJuUCxYPk3ej6qi6EiWzIFKXpz3mUTjM_HiuttsGjPdI-jmAoCHND7RY-yDw9lxe4FcDq8BaFKbG8Ejz2lvt28ahVIirtC7GSF0lbBtSSd-G461uJCjVAO03UGLqcEq/s320/SE.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274351041062631986" border="0" /></a>All the Cubs and Scouts are obviously having fun. The Japanese weather and meals take a little more time to get used to, but everyone has managed to adjust well, including Ryan, the youngest participant in our troop. As always, they don't <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">look</span> like they're missing home! :) But we are certain that quietly in their hearts, they do... although some are missing Ba Chor Mee and Cheese Prata more than anything.<br /><br />The Cubs are in good hands, so parents, do not worry! ;)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0H2hZ6T6uC1nQo04vZkO4QBVyrImH75llx00uQ2Xcn8wLe95xvV-i32mvwgh8dinpfKgqqKmOuFr1H6fli1FAEsoo8-i7Uf8djArBVJHzxtnFmP11qLC-dw4izAuibcHteMBDvfB4AQiQ/s1600-h/SE2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0H2hZ6T6uC1nQo04vZkO4QBVyrImH75llx00uQ2Xcn8wLe95xvV-i32mvwgh8dinpfKgqqKmOuFr1H6fli1FAEsoo8-i7Uf8djArBVJHzxtnFmP11qLC-dw4izAuibcHteMBDvfB4AQiQ/s320/SE2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274351044475302658" border="0" /></a>We do have many more photos, so please check out updates and photos of our boys at our <a href="http://www.soaringeaglesscouts.org/">unit website</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=671536847#/group.php?gid=12322357135">facebook group</a>.<br /><br />We'll be back in a week so hang tight and watch for more updates!<br /><br />With lots of love and hugs,<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Miss Noordiana, Mr. Viknesh, Mr. Clarence Hoe, and the boys of </span><a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.soaringeaglesscouts.org/">Soaring Eagles</a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">.</span>Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-9617560049163359162008-11-30T16:15:00.002+08:002008-11-30T16:20:22.807+08:00Greetings From Meridian Cubs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLAj3R-_svx2BmO1GODR6WiavLY35q7lzzBtDvPtue3UDPE91AymsNn8nZx4N_3RclWzrysH-hawJspuQQ2gBiTR6mn48zF_L9epOCKvbiCsB8u92suSlNFtX1s1gVkL4K_2VG7uGXihO/s1600-h/Meridian.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLAj3R-_svx2BmO1GODR6WiavLY35q7lzzBtDvPtue3UDPE91AymsNn8nZx4N_3RclWzrysH-hawJspuQQ2gBiTR6mn48zF_L9epOCKvbiCsB8u92suSlNFtX1s1gVkL4K_2VG7uGXihO/s320/Meridian.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274362461733601762" border="0" /></a>Dear Parents of Meridian Cub Scouts,<br /><br />We are having a good time here. We have learnt to take care of ourselves in the cold weather while participating in all the camp activities. Campfire last night was most interesting.<br /><br />Love,<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Jordan, Vincent, Hanyang, Miss Goh and Mdm Lee</span>Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-8681031008768942912008-11-30T15:45:00.007+08:002008-11-30T20:13:46.093+08:00Saying Goodbye<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMTL9n-Vf4nqYJ6hjP_uSsPJ-x5of5j2X74ftp7na9VQ5ZzwpHEQAkCIlR0HQ-iZL4jrLM1bdrVuKLyFJNLstu9OyaGrS6eYPfFseguTz1I2XRu5qGTeQundEYP3w7bcaDBG9kbfRaqbD/s1600-h/Trading.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMTL9n-Vf4nqYJ6hjP_uSsPJ-x5of5j2X74ftp7na9VQ5ZzwpHEQAkCIlR0HQ-iZL4jrLM1bdrVuKLyFJNLstu9OyaGrS6eYPfFseguTz1I2XRu5qGTeQundEYP3w7bcaDBG9kbfRaqbD/s320/Trading.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274361293915739154" border="0" /></a>After completing the environmental challenges, we headed back to the dining hall for lunch before jumping into our uniforms and proceeding to the gym for "Trading Places". That's the time we have to exchange badges, scarves, woggles and various other Scouting memorabilia.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZfhTqmAqw0wT2Mj69Dhbdlkey38I_Ac7cv2c861-xn460PosCqqnIyQjI61C06Ssr2roVqwb5FH_Nr1pS0DNasI3nOSZiRjh9RHCiyXmj5qyh9cJDcYH3frt2_P9frfZEuyNHmWvtsPo/s1600-h/Trading2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZfhTqmAqw0wT2Mj69Dhbdlkey38I_Ac7cv2c861-xn460PosCqqnIyQjI61C06Ssr2roVqwb5FH_Nr1pS0DNasI3nOSZiRjh9RHCiyXmj5qyh9cJDcYH3frt2_P9frfZEuyNHmWvtsPo/s320/Trading2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274420665290227666" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj63pBM0xfiYFQ7sqUMh1PKxck8vGkMLB4QTs7uder_W5h9106UgNkSQiAZ7t3rzQwSTh4-mRqcu4G5d53KuIvS4tVFlCUKUN_fmMjpe92ZP-8xUysaMoH8kETK1vXnNex9cklM3AzMh2sk/s1600-h/MantaRay.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj63pBM0xfiYFQ7sqUMh1PKxck8vGkMLB4QTs7uder_W5h9106UgNkSQiAZ7t3rzQwSTh4-mRqcu4G5d53KuIvS4tVFlCUKUN_fmMjpe92ZP-8xUysaMoH8kETK1vXnNex9cklM3AzMh2sk/s320/MantaRay.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274422422534707154" border="0" /></a>That brought our 2-day camp and combined activities with the Cubs and Scouts of Osaka Scout Council to a close. The closing ceremony was one we all participated in with mixed feelings. It began with a prize presentation ceremony to the Best Troop... It was not an easy decision but the Camp Chiefs and Japanese Leaders finally decided that the Award would go to Beni Zuru.<br /><br />Congratulations everyone! You did well!<br /><br />The prize presentation was then followed by a closing address by Madelene San, and the Organising Chairman from the Osaka Scout Council, Kinji San. A token of appreciation was then presented to the Osaka Scout Council which was accepted by Kinji San.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklxcRILbOwd4mqYRMpVVSkwdG-EBpbG7DdDm9PeP5ztO-iSExBnL9l0l2qvJRluZMlIkbgdxLdrtI_4YKIYo98sTrPy1mjpJa9QcsORSbFvALv4hMiXdZ59QjqibK7NKXryoeAdy_HWzC/s1600-h/Osaka-Camporee.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklxcRILbOwd4mqYRMpVVSkwdG-EBpbG7DdDm9PeP5ztO-iSExBnL9l0l2qvJRluZMlIkbgdxLdrtI_4YKIYo98sTrPy1mjpJa9QcsORSbFvALv4hMiXdZ59QjqibK7NKXryoeAdy_HWzC/s320/Osaka-Camporee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274358465108868274" border="0" /></a>The Japanese Cubs and Scouts left soon after as they would have to return to school tomorrow. It was a difficult goodbye, but inevitable. Tomorrow we proceed to the second leg of our Osaka Educational Tour.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpsp_zQGvd0v540ePoXdG-1nAuzXtjEJf_H4cB1WfLA6F0U7sGNjgBfvGwIr8qfM92knCrjqGl_BTXyzd014cbS6sHFUqf-ASXyhfImnfYh6N-NpoGlZlZ-4fjOpp7WQb9F92M0eyKFGCr/s1600-h/Photographer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpsp_zQGvd0v540ePoXdG-1nAuzXtjEJf_H4cB1WfLA6F0U7sGNjgBfvGwIr8qfM92knCrjqGl_BTXyzd014cbS6sHFUqf-ASXyhfImnfYh6N-NpoGlZlZ-4fjOpp7WQb9F92M0eyKFGCr/s320/Photographer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274420660327779538" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTZDCsTXcsG1Z68MfKvYjzMsZyn5FwraPLqIuuYdKtGoPDJ8Z9-_RdjNC-8nuK-gxtHlbiyt_jKz8Wcu5aR7xQAoAmvWX_nRybEdBG1YI7MIlpAAAb5lI_caVhpxuLsyTUtdP2PX0u5Jl/s1600-h/Friendship-Arch.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTZDCsTXcsG1Z68MfKvYjzMsZyn5FwraPLqIuuYdKtGoPDJ8Z9-_RdjNC-8nuK-gxtHlbiyt_jKz8Wcu5aR7xQAoAmvWX_nRybEdBG1YI7MIlpAAAb5lI_caVhpxuLsyTUtdP2PX0u5Jl/s320/Friendship-Arch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274420661915147938" border="0" /></a>In the meantime, we will shower, have dinner and prepare for International Night at Kitagata Elementary School.Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-80231087578773631462008-11-30T14:19:00.000+08:002008-11-30T13:10:58.922+08:00Hello Singapore!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1FCB9l-Z3rrRb8HdzHwgyfbZejb1MLpsz1C2FVQsYL7i53c3zdy7Uig0m8Ke33DXXtj9Lyn0wsM3SdExEFXMtls5eZeSpG4XmTmRjZEQj1FGpKmMeOrWDGBSTPWpsLnN8mR7P6qE7MJs/s1600-h/HiFromPoiChing1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1FCB9l-Z3rrRb8HdzHwgyfbZejb1MLpsz1C2FVQsYL7i53c3zdy7Uig0m8Ke33DXXtj9Lyn0wsM3SdExEFXMtls5eZeSpG4XmTmRjZEQj1FGpKmMeOrWDGBSTPWpsLnN8mR7P6qE7MJs/s320/HiFromPoiChing1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274304458201800482" border="0" /></a>Dear Parents of Poi Ching Falcons,<br /><br />All your children are doing well and are getting used to life in Japan. They are enjoying themselves and are more independent everyday. They find the interactions with the Japanese Scouts fruitful.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQsV4i-LYlOfjqhvdZ5DzluNa11PRpfLkY6vYWeX5Fg-tkEY2fhRGkI9cZT2qyPdnLlVGeqArZ5E9sjISNPOVuxA6A6_edTy6LCAKynGTRet1U9HWYc0dy2JgBiNDro_fLIvGwNL6rai2/s1600-h/PoiChing2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQsV4i-LYlOfjqhvdZ5DzluNa11PRpfLkY6vYWeX5Fg-tkEY2fhRGkI9cZT2qyPdnLlVGeqArZ5E9sjISNPOVuxA6A6_edTy6LCAKynGTRet1U9HWYc0dy2JgBiNDro_fLIvGwNL6rai2/s320/PoiChing2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274313540887518386" border="0" /></a>Cheerios,<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Mrs Veronica Liew</span>Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-45946305838923753452008-11-30T12:53:00.000+08:002008-11-30T19:51:38.647+08:00Environment Challenge (What Have I Done Today / What Disaster Am I?)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7W2cTE_dCdE48iTWcFrdFnaUbEP8MYyhUlnyw7fCsyM15D6ZR2wxvRThTzDJwzU-74gI9k_W2lLtM8QW4uoAoZE1-LjCD1JkZYv9rZG38JSlG-x7a6Vl1FukY-H_yg1HcaBEAR-f9eXpq/s1600-h/Disaster2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7W2cTE_dCdE48iTWcFrdFnaUbEP8MYyhUlnyw7fCsyM15D6ZR2wxvRThTzDJwzU-74gI9k_W2lLtM8QW4uoAoZE1-LjCD1JkZYv9rZG38JSlG-x7a6Vl1FukY-H_yg1HcaBEAR-f9eXpq/s320/Disaster2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274297152546777394" border="0" /></a>Scouts are working towards a world where the most suitable environmental practices are<br />used and where people are prepared to respond to environmental hazards and natural disasters. These activities aim to help Scouts<br /><ul><li>Show awareness of how our actions affect the environment and alternative ways to make a </li><li>smaller impact.</li><li>Be able to recognise different types of environmental hazards and natural disasters.</li><li>Demonstrate how to be prepared and react to environmental hazards and natural disasters<br />in the local area. </li></ul>Every day we do things that impact on the environment. Some things we do are good for the environment and some things we do are bad for the environment. Very often we do things without even being aware of how it affects the environment. This game encourages the Scouts to think about how our daily actions affect the natural world all around us.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-97Mkv9zWtjXTq7CNyCGjkygYaMVRvkhPg4K65jR612z_lzZawoPH3v7THhXzXg8OWg7P_K_mkx7finDPzXtgxVG1DB8THgJ9ztd2J18TYGtFc8wsex6WJ06_C7fm8Plz6pk8UkU2b2y/s1600-h/Disaster.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-97Mkv9zWtjXTq7CNyCGjkygYaMVRvkhPg4K65jR612z_lzZawoPH3v7THhXzXg8OWg7P_K_mkx7finDPzXtgxVG1DB8THgJ9ztd2J18TYGtFc8wsex6WJ06_C7fm8Plz6pk8UkU2b2y/s320/Disaster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274297152219957058" border="0" /></a>Natural disasters occur all around the world and can have a devastating effect on the natural environment and on human beings. There are lots of different types of natural disaster, for example, hurricane, tropical cyclone, typhoon, tornado, drought, flood, volcano, landslide, tsunami, heat wave, wildfire, insect plague, famine, health epidemic, avalanche and earthquake.<br /><br />It is very important that we have an understanding of natural disasters. We need to be prepared to respond to them when they happen to us and to be able to provide support when they happen to others.Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-67537239121166120942008-11-30T12:43:00.001+08:002008-11-30T19:48:32.998+08:00RaVens in beautiful Osaka, Nippon 2008<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyBcQOI016KEs94uIatdIBho1qeW5U5_nQczsDqGnO_APSxrla4A7q6VsgLsSwJ2r1oVwiggrG7uNg70hR8pBlPZOjE0iANutoQSCd4gpedZMKRJxB46HhtwZdG_qeI0ntOi0U_RkPX9h/s1600-h/RV.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyBcQOI016KEs94uIatdIBho1qeW5U5_nQczsDqGnO_APSxrla4A7q6VsgLsSwJ2r1oVwiggrG7uNg70hR8pBlPZOjE0iANutoQSCd4gpedZMKRJxB46HhtwZdG_qeI0ntOi0U_RkPX9h/s320/RV.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274415777019190178" border="0" /></a>O genki desuka? We are having lots of fun here at Osaka but we miss all of you in Singapore too. Justin and Dharmansyah are putting on weight due to the delicious Japanese food. Congrats to Juan Yong for bravely attempting the Roller Coaster not just once, but twice. Wei Jie has taken the responsibility to look after the group, he even volunteered to clear the bento for the other teachers. The "tall one" has evolved into a shopaholic but don't worry everything is under control. Xylon and Teng Shin are the live wire of the group and never fail to brighten everyone's spirits. Leon has been appointed as the contingent's official translator. With peer support, Leon has participated in all the activities despite a slight headache yesterday. Don't worry, mummy. He is enjoying his trip. Thankfully nobody has fallen ill or lost anything yet (*fingers crossed*)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfYVCdSEDR-skcyL1SvnmNZL8mHzppseuWDvtHYkjHUT5QMh5UaJdrLmeB9pTJwJfqsUBIUONRNPX7PgGKAjEwIvmGUIv5KcUg0rjmYIXj48_djsN2qtaDqXIptl-jmzLhEnu59AEx6Epc/s1600-h/RV2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfYVCdSEDR-skcyL1SvnmNZL8mHzppseuWDvtHYkjHUT5QMh5UaJdrLmeB9pTJwJfqsUBIUONRNPX7PgGKAjEwIvmGUIv5KcUg0rjmYIXj48_djsN2qtaDqXIptl-jmzLhEnu59AEx6Epc/s320/RV2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274415781955029778" border="0" /></a>Take care and hope to hear from all of you too.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">From RVPS RaVen Scouts</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">30th Nov 2008</span>Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-21010304899178556972008-11-30T11:20:00.002+08:002008-11-30T12:19:15.214+08:00Environment Challenge (Sense Nature)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2uIAvAXpp1bX62_yxiryBVqAS9xAi_2noJ1dD5g1r7OcHyXqoMbXBXgqI5h46WPDbreGIRpKERove3fOaOkJMKuDNB0s2o69TwtO4iLOxv6NEOqZYr0ONyWABJ9JDRLd0QApuqRFCeFf3/s1600-h/Sense2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2uIAvAXpp1bX62_yxiryBVqAS9xAi_2noJ1dD5g1r7OcHyXqoMbXBXgqI5h46WPDbreGIRpKERove3fOaOkJMKuDNB0s2o69TwtO4iLOxv6NEOqZYr0ONyWABJ9JDRLd0QApuqRFCeFf3/s320/Sense2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274300236794167154" border="0" /></a>Scouts are working towards a world where sufficient natural habitat exists to support native species. This activity aims to give Scouts a chance to<br /><ul><li>Explore a local natural area. </li><li>Discover some of the local native species of plants and animals and their habitat needs. </li><li>Demonstrate knowledge of some contrasting natural habitats. </li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSufzx7Wn4JTSgk__-mnN05A9yboKG4xDqDzmI5nvoWZLatmo1Jxu4G2aJgjVgH775nEv12AIaN4LyEKUOg1UY_WmYKm6eHwTH5sNL3YDm2jc2nTV9NqEpmbpBLphphch8ingpkUPPwYan/s1600-h/Nature.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSufzx7Wn4JTSgk__-mnN05A9yboKG4xDqDzmI5nvoWZLatmo1Jxu4G2aJgjVgH775nEv12AIaN4LyEKUOg1UY_WmYKm6eHwTH5sNL3YDm2jc2nTV9NqEpmbpBLphphch8ingpkUPPwYan/s320/Nature.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274300230313439746" border="0" /></a>Nature can be appreciated using all of our senses. The sense we use the most often to understand our environment is sight but in actual fact we are using our other senses at the same time to help build up the picture of what is around us. By concentrating individually on each of our senses we can gain a better awareness of our local environment.Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-42153025594969663482008-11-30T11:03:00.004+08:002008-11-30T11:40:24.015+08:00Environment Challenge (Catch The Carbon Dioxide)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpNVZr9yQNbNmiAO-xhT1EkPCLxO4MMpmBQw-wgxQbUe0unMgw5gpvbia0K2f9CPR7IX7dbeoubjGGFAPPBjbtYiJrzBpnLTYD_aHxk02FbsQW5QJ2-rO1tjjKMsFaQL4dkXUW_U4H7ORL/s1600-h/CO22.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpNVZr9yQNbNmiAO-xhT1EkPCLxO4MMpmBQw-wgxQbUe0unMgw5gpvbia0K2f9CPR7IX7dbeoubjGGFAPPBjbtYiJrzBpnLTYD_aHxk02FbsQW5QJ2-rO1tjjKMsFaQL4dkXUW_U4H7ORL/s320/CO22.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274290073230926018" border="0" /></a>Scouts are working towards a world where the risk of harmful substances to people and the environment are minimised. This activity aims to help Scouts<br /><ul><li>Be aware of harmful substances in the local environment. </li><li>Explain ways to reduce the risk of harmful substances to people, plants and animals.</li></ul>Our planet is surrounded by a blanket of gases. This is our atmosphere. As the sun shines on the earth it sends us heat. Some of this is absorbed by the earth’s surface and some of it bounces back into the atmosphere. The reflected heat is trapped by the atmosphere and this keeps our planet warm. This is known as the greenhouse effect.<br /><br />The blanket of gases is getting thicker as we release greenhouse gases by burning fossil fuels for energy and as we cut down forests for timber and agriculture. Greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and nitrous oxide. As the blanket gets thicker, the temperature rises. As a result of this, our climate is starting to change.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIr_u0jm3RV-vFmM1Q-5BYgl9ATJhTG1M03gDTijInC0W1kM7rGIpr5nOYL2eonMoaLlaG2tTHNxVKuQEg03vQd0SdzA8dfiIacidxQoGTcflgAIUh8zXsPQklOJHoB-WFCNdIGjrcOuzL/s1600-h/CO2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIr_u0jm3RV-vFmM1Q-5BYgl9ATJhTG1M03gDTijInC0W1kM7rGIpr5nOYL2eonMoaLlaG2tTHNxVKuQEg03vQd0SdzA8dfiIacidxQoGTcflgAIUh8zXsPQklOJHoB-WFCNdIGjrcOuzL/s320/CO2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274290070261554690" border="0" /></a>Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-12316635056286208432008-11-30T10:07:00.005+08:002008-11-30T10:55:29.517+08:00Environment Challenge (Sticky Leaves)Scouts are working towards a world where people and natural systems have clean water and clean air. This activity aims to<br /><ul><li>Explore the sources of clean water and clean air in the local environment. </li><li>Understand the ways water and air are naturally cleaned. </li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqynwY6Jkjci-e_vNJHBC1DG7Kvi0F3vfb57b8AaQCAPq-dKtr1VARgv9LRyjEjVOeAb-0T4Dh0-Ed0DtjX_4simZFzKF01k-zkEZA4PxiMpcg-OAtXvcOxLh5nA9FQCVwifCp6x8z-qf7/s1600-h/Sticky-Leaves.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqynwY6Jkjci-e_vNJHBC1DG7Kvi0F3vfb57b8AaQCAPq-dKtr1VARgv9LRyjEjVOeAb-0T4Dh0-Ed0DtjX_4simZFzKF01k-zkEZA4PxiMpcg-OAtXvcOxLh5nA9FQCVwifCp6x8z-qf7/s320/Sticky-Leaves.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274276172001879714" border="0" /></a>An air pollutant is any unwanted substance or chemical that contaminates the air that we breathe resulting in a decline in air quality. Air pollutants include smoke, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, particulates and ozone.<br /><br />Air pollutants have sources that are both natural and human. Natural sources includevolcanoes, wildfires, airborne dust, cattle digesting grass and natural radioactive decay. Although some pollution comes from natural sources, most pollution is the result of human activity. The biggest causes are the operation of fossil fuel-burning power plants and automobiles that combust fuel.<br /><br />Most of the main air pollutants can be harmful to human health. Air pollution is frequently associated with respiratory problems. It can make people sick or cause long-term illness, particularly in those most sensitive to pollution, such as children and the elderly.<br /><br />There are three ways in which animals can be affected by air pollution. They can breathe in gases or small particles, eat particles in food or water or absorb gases through the skin. Soft-bodied invertebrates, such as earthworms, or animals with thin, moist skin such as frogs, are particularly affected by absorbing pollution.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5pLTm-sF6AwvtO3eIcAqoI1g-IV4uJLJSMjJA0nEkY6j6JpNbGjRSkj1uwioXU1eByh7t-5sxAp4bC9NDgZCcWpFJx3mvc1QY2LruJfMDfwMn74TrzPcOZqfsGpTmqVIlGAPPtRgxQ3I8/s1600-h/Sticky-Leaves2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5pLTm-sF6AwvtO3eIcAqoI1g-IV4uJLJSMjJA0nEkY6j6JpNbGjRSkj1uwioXU1eByh7t-5sxAp4bC9NDgZCcWpFJx3mvc1QY2LruJfMDfwMn74TrzPcOZqfsGpTmqVIlGAPPtRgxQ3I8/s320/Sticky-Leaves2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274278256931956786" border="0" /></a>Sources of air pollution and dust often leave residues on the top of exposed leaves. The sticky leaves activity collects these residues. This makes air pollution ‘visible’ and easier to understand. The air pollution in different areas can be compared and related to the source of the pollution.Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-1663465394122649452008-11-30T09:00:00.000+08:002008-11-30T11:03:10.665+08:00Konnichi Wa!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwfFL0mz4ZrfI3rbtijn7Q5gjg2FKFSzLnbi17veBsY1aR66Pb4bM3YiJrrPSPM5I7FYu-I-IcYrUDpBZPE3PdxApM4SDhxvORSVSUhbz2BAZhtMrDNwrMGYfoeCutU3jJMVCFGTI4Gut/s1600-h/Manta.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwfFL0mz4ZrfI3rbtijn7Q5gjg2FKFSzLnbi17veBsY1aR66Pb4bM3YiJrrPSPM5I7FYu-I-IcYrUDpBZPE3PdxApM4SDhxvORSVSUhbz2BAZhtMrDNwrMGYfoeCutU3jJMVCFGTI4Gut/s320/Manta.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274265277972001298" border="0" /></a>Manta Ray Sea Scouts sends you our greetings from Osaka, Japan! The past five days were just great. Beneath the four layers of clothing that our leaders made us wear, we all enjoyed the cool weather. We went to Universal Studios the day before and the Spiderman ride was truly awesome.<br /><br />We have been having two interesting days of interactions with the Japanese Cub Scouts. Mum, Dad, grandparents and friends, do not worry about us! We are eating our food, drinking enough water and sleeping with the heater on.<br /><br />See you soon!<br /><br />Lots of love,<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Manta Ray Sea Scouts</span>Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-46318747970738422782008-11-30T08:01:00.000+08:002008-11-30T08:45:50.426+08:00Konichwa from Yangzheng Cub Scouts!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBB_O3R5dxypW-DQ4HcDIp92_Rc91C8ptWDaqy2QRo5MmJxDLKhzxI1QGT6TmVdi1wtYeI6Z46DglMHoXd0g1nHYxw4d_3zZdV1AyGfkhGme9-wr2F4rtsVho4EHvKuguWzoQSCu1jH9aL/s1600-h/YZ.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBB_O3R5dxypW-DQ4HcDIp92_Rc91C8ptWDaqy2QRo5MmJxDLKhzxI1QGT6TmVdi1wtYeI6Z46DglMHoXd0g1nHYxw4d_3zZdV1AyGfkhGme9-wr2F4rtsVho4EHvKuguWzoQSCu1jH9aL/s320/YZ.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274245207360007426" border="0" /></a>Dear Parents,<br /><br />As you can see from the above pictures, the boys are having a lot of fun. The weather here is cold but the boys are well-covered for it. They slept and ate well, so don't worry. They will be doing some camp activities for these two days and visiting Tokyo Disneyland next week. Do check the blog for more photos and updates.<br /><br />Cub Scout leaders,<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Mrs. Annie Chan, Mr. Dominic Heng & Miss Celestia Chew </span>Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549169993808616849.post-26927670980080742492008-11-30T07:42:00.001+08:002008-11-30T09:48:35.715+08:00Hello From De LaSalle Cubs in Osaka<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jmRFtf8xqqWbs9JM05NEgPMKGsxYZi5FaL5CQA2Egfxz2WRNvT4bVB7hQu3OYX6Gg7nWxX3P0EBKgXGkIuF7zXcoZ5v2ERyV2CKVDlrI9rMCgsemPtF_-R0FWDgyj_FlN0ExX7SLR405/s1600-h/LaSalle.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jmRFtf8xqqWbs9JM05NEgPMKGsxYZi5FaL5CQA2Egfxz2WRNvT4bVB7hQu3OYX6Gg7nWxX3P0EBKgXGkIuF7zXcoZ5v2ERyV2CKVDlrI9rMCgsemPtF_-R0FWDgyj_FlN0ExX7SLR405/s320/LaSalle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274260824882954258" border="0" /></a>Dear all,<br /><br />The Cubs from De La Salle are having fun in Osaka. The activities are awesome! We are all safe and healthy. Wish you were here with us to share our joy.<br /><br />Yours in Scouting,<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Mrs Sarah Chan</span>Madelene Seowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295416309944218396noreply@blogger.com0