CHILL WEEKEND - BOWLING WITH VENTURES AND BOYS

Every end of the month seems to be a "Chill and Relax" Weekend. No training, no subjects just any fun activity to meet up and chill. Last month was gathering in Gloria Jeans Coffee in Freshco. This month its bowling in Airport Mall. Boys and Ventures hit it out showing various skills. But Skipper Zack wins the game like he usually do. The key point here is "slow and steady". Just like life, one must learn by observing other players, always focus on the center and be consistent. Eventually it provides a high probability of getting strikes.

CLEAN UP THE WORLD 2015

Our Troop join "Clean Up the World 2015". This is not a national activity but a Global one. With the theme “Our Place… Our Planet… Our Responsibility”, the program is celebrated every September 20 worldwide.

 

The event is organised by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and supported by the World Organisation of Scout Movement (WOSM) as well as other NGOs. Brunei Darussalam Scout Association stated that the program aimed to give environmental awareness and understanding on the importance of cleanliness among the new generations.

This year marked the association’s sixth participation in the campaign since they first joined in 2010. About 200 members from 15 groups under the association took part in the event comprised of scout commissioners, scout leaders, cub, junior, rover, sea and air scouts from across the sultanate.

During the campaign they managed to accumulate around 350 kilogrammes of rubbish at the beach. 

VISITORS FROM INDONESIA SCOUTS

BRUNEI Darussalam Scouts Association (PPNBD) recently received five members of the Anambas Pramuka Movement Kwarcab from Indonesia at its headquarters in Gadong. The Indonesian delegation was led by its secretary, Bapak Muhammad Yusuf. The three-day goodwill visit was the first of its kind in the ‘Cultural Goodwill Expedition’ and was aimed at exchanging information and culture as well as to foster closer ties between Brunei scout members and Pramuka members. The members paid a visit to the Scouts Headquarters in Gadong and met the President of the PPNBD, Dato Paduka Ar Haji Idris bin Haji Abas and Commissioner Chief of the Scouts Association, Haji Badar bin Haji Mohd Ali. The group also visited places of interest in the country with Troop 1002 and the Rovers.

SOAS COLLEGE AIR SCOUT INVESTURES NEW MEMBERS

New members taking their oath for the first time as membership to the world scout movement

Sunday , 29^th March 2015 is a day which 14 new scout members will always remember. After so much hard work and dedication, they finally receive the “world bureau” badge, which signifies their membership as members of the world scout movement. 

The ceremony was organized by SOAS College Air Venture under the guidance of the college’s Scout Leaders. Some parts of the ceremony were assisted by members of the National Rover Council. The event was mostly conducted by the youth themselves, thus showing self-reliance and confidence when conducting their own official functions. 

 

Guest of Honor, Deputy Principal Cikgu Pengiran Rasimah handing out the World Bureau Badge to new members

The guest of honor was the Deputy Principal, Cikgu Pengiran Rasimah , who also handed out the badges to the new members. 

SOAS College Air Scout Troop has been active since their formation in April 2003, and has been countless scouting and aviation activities. For 12 years now the troop have kept high standards in teaching students about scout life, conducting aviation visits and participated in national as well as international jamborees. 

New members with proud parents and honored guests

This year, the troop have planned a few soft skills programs, such as ICT, Mobile Learning, Flight Simulation and Team-Leadership, which is in-line with the recent sabda by the Crown Prince who is also the Chief Scout. Lastly, the troop would like to thank, the principal, dedicated teachers and honorable parents, who also contributed in making the event a success.

VENTURE LEARNS ABSEILING TECHNIQUES

As part of learning advance knots in venturing, the application of these new knots and rope mastership must come with its application. Many venture scouts find it useless knowing so many knots and rope care but never get to apply it in real world or in activities. Luckily for SOAS College Air Scouts, we have our own equipment and the skipper who knows how to use it. 

One Sunday morning when others are fast asleep after playing digital games, new ventures are out in the campsite learning new knots and doing things themselves. It was scary at first but once you remember your training and trust your own knots and equipment, its becomes easy. Skipper Zack also implied that this activity is also a tool to learn about trust, confidence and effective communication. Other than that its a great way to have fun on a Sunday morning.

SOAS COLLEGE AIR SCOUTS ACTIVE IN MAULUD NABI

When it comes to celebrating Prophet Mohammads' Birthday (peace be upon him), or better known in Brunei as Maulud Nabi, students who turn up are usually forced to attend because of parents or school ruling. Most would decide not to make the effort of waking up early and just enjoy an extra day of holiday. 

For SOAS COLLEGE AIR SCOUT, it is a honor to attend. Not only for celebrating our beloved Prophet Mohammad's Birthday but we also give a helping for the community. Officials who are always on duty during such event, comment on the yearly-commitment of Maktab SOAS Scouts who are always visible during Maulud Nabi. 

The Minister of Religious Affairs gave a speech on  the processions, held simultaneously in all the four districts of the country, would encourage younger generation to continue the unique and traditional way of celebrating Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday for years to come. His Majesty the Sultan then lead the procession as he always would followed by loyal citizens and followers of Islam.