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.

WELCOME TO 2016

Everyone had load of fun in 2015. It was months of active participation, discovery and fun learning. With the blessings of our new principal, we look forward to 2016, with new activities that will be lead by senior members.

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.