6th Fort Scouts

Retirement of the 6th Fort Supreme Council 2009/2010

2010-07-24T01:50:00.000-07:00

24 July 2010. The morning of that fateful day marked the end of the reign of the 6th Fort Scouts Supreme Council Session 2009/2010. It has indeed been a tedious year for the supreme council, as the co-curriculum system was completely revamped this year. However, we persevered and still managed to organize activities for our fellow scouts to learn and enjoy. J The activities held throughout our session were Troop Camp 2009, Orientation Camp 2010 (organized by the form 4s), the exclusive Test Camp for the scouts to earn their badges, as well as many other interschool events. (E.g. St. Joseph’s Institution, Nanyang Singapore Girl’s School etc. etc.)

On that long awaited morning, everyone assembled at 8.00 a.m. sharp in the school quadrangle as usual. Then, the standard song-singing and oath-taking was led by the troop leader. The scouts were then promptly divided into small groups, as the activity of the day was base games. Among the activities held at each base were flag breaking, marching and scouting knowledge just to name a few. However, in the middle of the whole session, a loud whistle was blown for the form 4s to gather. Then, the supreme council started the traditional torture session, where the form 4s were pushed to their absolute limits. Needless to say, a lot of pumping commenced, as this was going to be the supreme council’s last chance to do so.

As we were nearing the end of the meeting, the annual general meeting was held back at the quadrangle. However, the supreme council had one last trick up their sleeves for the council-members-to-be. Let’s have a look.

The 6th Fort Scouts Supreme Council 2010/2011

Troop Leader : Darien Koh Vi Sen

Asst. Troop Leader 1 : Tay Wei Win

Asst. Troop Leader 2 : Bryan Tay Cheong Yang

Secretary : Samuel Lim

Asst. Secretary : Lim Beng Chew

Treasurer (Head of S.I.) : Au Yong Yu Shan

Quartermaster : Low Sau Man

Asst. Quartermaster : Lim Chin Kit

Den Warden : Lee Kin Onn

Asst. Den Warden : Tan Ee Jun Johnston

A word or two from the ex-supreme council member

As I look back on my time in service to the troop, I can only remember the moments I shared with my fellow scouts. Though it was sometimes hard, I'd do it all over again with the same group of scouts any day. We managed to successfully conduct quite a few major activities which include the orientation camp 2009, the troop camp 2009 and the test camp 2010. And not to mention, the troop meetings during which we would assemble to brush up on our scouting skills and of course to have fun a little fun. Many thanks to the council I worked with and good luck to the present council. Do us proud.
~Forever Forward~

-Teng Wen Sheng, Troop Leader of 6th Fort Scouts 2009/2010-

A year has passed. It’s time now for the others to take over. Hoping ‘forever forward’ spirit will remain in all of u.

-Hua Kia Meng, Asst. Troop Leader 2 of 6th Fort Scouts 2009/2010-

6th Fort Scout. Council members, awesome. Juniors, fantastic. I hope that the new batch of supreme members will be a catalyst for the troop to grow and grow. Forever forward !

-Tay Chye Yuen, Secretary of 6th Fort Scouts 2009/2010-

In my opinion, our year has been quite a successful one, as we have managed to maintain the high scouting standards of 6th Fort. We hope that the new supreme council will do the same and if possible, even better for the troop next year. The future of the troop now rests on them, and so we wish them all the best in their future scouting exploits. Forever forward !

-Chan Zhong Wei, Asst. Secretary of 6th Fort Scouts 2009/2010-

I hope that the glorious tradition of the troop will not die off and I wish that the leaders will think sensibly and the members are more assertive and have more self-initiative. I’ve gained brothers eternal friendship through scouting, and I wish that my juniors shall experience it too. Forever forward !

-Foong Xiang Ming, Treasurer of 6th Fort Scouts 2009/2010-

Well I hope for only one thing which is to see the troop doing its very best and giving it all for the troop. I also look forward to see our 6th Fort in some big events in the years to come. The members produced from 6th Fort should also be of quality and not of quantity. I do not wish to see the Supreme Council crumble nor would I like to see the troop drop in standard. Good luck and all the best~~!!!

Forever Forward~~!!!

-Matthew Lee Yong Huang, Quartermaster of 6th Fort Scouts 2009/2010-

Yay ! At last, we’re retired ! Although it is a bit sad for us but don’t worry for we will always be around u, juniors. Once a scout, forever a scout. Forever forward !

-Tan Li Yang, Asst. Quartermaster of 6th Fort Scouts 2009/2010-

Time flies when you are having fun. Enjoy your upcoming scouting activities and for those who would like to take King Scout, a word of advice from me – Start doing your log books. Good luck ppl and may 6^th Fort continue to head forward in producing more potential and capable boy scouts. As how our motto in 6^th Fort, ‘Forever Forward’. Do not give up when you face challenges. Be daring enough to face it but not to avoid it. You may be able to avoid once, but those challenges will come back and you will have to avoid it again. Face it, and you should never be feared again.

--------Once a scout, Forever a scout---------

-Chan Fan Kiat, Asst. Den Warden of 6th Fort Scouts 2009/2010-

Troop Meeting 3/02/2010

2010-02-03T01:20:00.000-08:00

6th Fort Scouts are on the run again after the school holidays. The scouts had their troop meeting after school due to the change in our school's co-curriculum system. Base game was conducted during that meeting. The bases are teaching Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), dancing (campfire dances), marching, knots and backwoodsmen cooking (theory). Here are some pictures taken.

Troop Camp 2009

2009-11-30T05:55:00.000-08:00

6th Fort scouts had their Troop Camp in Hutan Rekreasi this year and it is another experience worth sharing with all of you.
Day 1
The scouts did their camp development. They pitched up their tents, built their gadgets and even boiled water for drinking. After that they built their cooking table. Next, they cooked their dinner themselves (backwoodsman cooking). After their dinner, they had their ice breaking session where the scouts brief about their own patrols. Eg. patrol name, motto, flag design, yell etc. Later, their were given a talk about log books by 6th Fort's assistant scout master, Timothy Leong. Then, the scouts had their supper and went to bed.
Day 2
The scouts woke up at 6 and had their morning exercise. After that, they had their breakfast and proceeded with marching competition. Next, they had their base game where they learn more about basic scouting skills. The scouts later had another base game where the scouts have fun with games after their lunch. After having fun, the scouts had to cook their own dinner (conventional cooking) and bathed themselves. The next agenda after that was night hike. The scouts had their night hike in the Dinosaur Park inside Hutan Rekreasi in pairs. After that they had their supper and headed for bed.
Day 3
It was another wonderful morning when the scouts had their morning exercise. After their exercise, they were given breakfast and morning inspection was conducted. Then, a treasure hunt was carried on. The treasure hunt requires orienteering skills. The scouts were given a compass and clues to find their way to the finish line. It rained at the very end of the treasure hunt. So, the scouts found their shelter brilliantly outside the Kampung Buku Library situated inside Hutan Rekreasi. After that, the rained stopped and they continued with their base game after their lunch and some rest. The base game conducted this time was mainly about sports. Games like rugby, American football, captain ball etc. were played. It started raining again when the scouts were about to play their game in the last base. The rained was so heavy that activities were called off for safety precaution. The scouts sheltered under a big pondok called the Astana beside the field. Most of them are wet and some felt cold but this did not stop the active and capable scouts from dancing and singing themselves away in that heavy rain. Seniors enjoyed singing songs and juniors enjoyed learning new songs. After the heavy rain, the scouts had their dinner and proceeded with their sketch presentation. Next was another night hike. This time the night hike was conducted in patrols and then individuals. The scouts first hiked from the field to the outside of the Botanical Garden in their respective patrols and then hiked back to the field individually using a different track. The scouts went to bed right after their night hike.
Day 4
It was another lovely morning and the scouts were ready for some rough and muddy activities before they go home. They had their commando crossing after their breakfast and cleaned up themselves afterward. Lastly, the closing ceremony was conducted and it was a goodbye to all scouts who participated in the troop's annual event. After that, the scouts went home with a wonderful scouting experience to treasure.

- FOREVER FORWARD -

Troop Camp 2009

2009-11-21T06:29:00.000-08:00

To all 6th Fort scouts, Troop Camp will be on from 26th of November until 29th of November.
There will be not only fun activities and games but also much to learn.
The camp will start at 9 a.m. but participants are required to come earlier than that.
Photos of Troop Camp will be uploaded when the camp is over.
Let us hope this year's Troop Camp will be another blast in our scouting life.

Backwoods Cooking

2009-10-03T08:55:00.000-07:00

Today is another day where 6th Fort scouts cook. There are basically 2 types of cooking in scouting.
First will be the conventional cooking. Conventional cooking involves cooking utensils like pot, spatula, wok etc.
Whereas backwoods cooking is a way of cooking such that no cooking utensils are needed. Banana leaves, bamboos etc.
Both ways are able to result in a tempting and delicious meal. All it takes is just some seriousness and hardwork.
We are very unfortunate today because we have no photos to share due to unforeseen circumstances.
Just for your information, the dishes that 6th Fort scouts cooked today were chocolate twist, bread twist, chocolate in orange, otak-otak and sausage in capsicum.
Once again, well done to all 6th Fort scouts who attended and obtained extra knowledge from the meeting today.

Forever forward !

Troop Meeting - 12th September 2009

2009-09-15T02:12:00.000-07:00

On the 12th of September 2009, a troop meeting for all 6th Fort scouts was conducted. The scouts had their base games and did their marching performance fantastically. The base games they had were learning Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), flag raising and breaking, transportation, tree climbing and reporting in.

6th Fort, Forever Forward !

The Visit of St. Joseph Scouts

2009-09-06T22:00:00.000-07:00

Troop Meeting on 12th of September 2009

2009-09-03T08:05:00.000-07:00

There will be a troop meeting on next saturday (12/09/2009).
Please be informed and get yourselves prepared.
Refer to our scout board in school or any of the 6th Fort Supreme Council for guidance.
Thank You.

6TH FORT COMMITTEE BOARD YEAR 2009/2010

2009-09-03T07:36:00.000-07:00

6th Fort Supreme Council 2009/2010

Troop Leader → TENG WEN SHENG
Assistant Troop Leader 1 → JOEL LEE XIANG LOONG
Assistant Troop Leader 2 → HUA KIA MENG
Secretary → TAY CHYE YUEN
Assistant Secretary → CHAN ZHONG WEI
Treasurer (Head of S.I.) → FOONG XIANG MING
Quartermaster → MATTHEW LEE YONG HUANG
Assistant Quartermaster → TAN SEE SUNG
Den Warden → GAN HAN YANG
Assistant Den Warden → CHAN FAN KIAT

6th Fort Patrol Leaders 2009/2010

Leader of Patrol 1 (Pekaka 1) → NURHALIM BIN AHMAD KAMAL
Leader of Patrol 2 (Pekaka 2) → TAN LI BIN
Leader of Patrol 3 (Kenyalang 1) → SHAUN CHUA TIONG SHEN
Leader of Patrol 4 (Kenyalang 2) → MELVIN ONG BIN RAHMAT ONG
Leader of Patrol 5 (Helang 1) → TAN ENG HAO
Leader of Patrol 6 (Helang 2) → GOH QING XIANG
Leader of Patrol 7 (Rajawali 1) → SUAH JIN SHAUN
Leader of Patrol 8 (Rajawali 2) → KISSHAN RAJ A/L BALAKRISHNAN
Leader of Patrol 9 (Enggang 1) → JOEL TAN
Leader of Patrol 10 (Enggang 2) → ERNEST ONG SWEE GIM

Let us hope the troop will keep to our motto "Forever Forward" with the new board of commitees. Once again congratulations and keep up the good work to all elected committees !