NEW BOYS JOINS FLAG RISING CEREMONY

In conjunction with the 32nd National Day celebrations, the Brunei Darussalam Scouts Association (PPNBD) held a national flag hoisting ceremony at its headquarters in Gadong.

Two hundred members including scout commissioners, scout officers, scout leaders, assistant scout leaders, cub scouts, junior scouts, venture scouts, sea scouts, air scouts and rover scouts took part in the patriotic event.

SOAS College Air Scout troop were also present along with fresh new members, to instill patriotism through the scouting spirit.

Present were PPNBD Chief Commissioner Haji Badar bin Haji Ali and Deputy Chief Commissioner of PPNBD Haji Ismail bin Pehin Orang Kaya Ratna Setia Dato Setia Haji A Hapidz.

SCOUT WEEK ATTRACTS NEW MEMBERS

January is usually the month for student registrations and settling in to things. February is the month for starting back scout activities. The month begins with AIR SCOUT WEEK where achievements of past years are displayed and showcasing activities. Its also the time for new members sign up. 

Upon the permission of the principal, the troop was given a corner for displays and sign up for a whole week. Even with this small time frame, the patrol leaders who were the key persons for the campaign did a good job of explaining activities and signed up more than 20 keen students. The next phase is to initiate a introductory activity and Scout Association registration procedures.