Home is where the Heart is

On the 28th of June 2003, 12 members of our coy attended the 40th Annual Campfire organised by the 12th Petaling Scout Troop of La Salle P.J. It was held in the school field. We gathered at the main gate of the school at about 6.30pm. But as if it was a tradition, some participants came late and we waited for at least half an hour before we went in.

Upon registration, we each received a programme book which must have cost a lot since it was printed in colour using good quality papers. After that, we walked over a gadget (which was like a wooden bridge..and it's kinda shaky) before we could get to the field.

Then, we got seated and sat with the rangers and 5th P.J. Coy Guides. As usual everyone was doing what was expected in campfires; walking around asking for autographs. Naturally, Assuntarians just sat there and waited for someone to ask us to sign their programme book.

Finally, the campfire started at 8.00pm. The roll call was announced followed by a few speeched. Next was the fire lighting ceremony which marks the beginning of the campfire. It was actually pretty impressive. Next up, was the 'bomb game'! Assunta guides and rangers made up team 'sakai'. The game was really fun with every school oozing with competitive spirit whilst gleefully trying to outdo one another.

Then the audience was entertained by a sketch acted out by the Form 3 scouts of La Salle. Next up was the paper dance. Then we were given a packet of food (with sandwiches, sausages, and doughnut in it) and a bottle of drink as refreshment.

The campfire then resume with a humorous sketch by the Form 3 scouts again. The games session then continued with 'love tunnel'.

Next was the La Salle very own 'Fear Factor' challenge. Every school was required to send out one representative. A fellow ranger from our school went out and qualified into the second round. Unfortunately, she did not win that competition.

It was truly a memorable and enjoyable day.

Reported by,
Chin Fui San

On the 29th of April 2003, there was a Gathering in SMK Taman Petaling. The event started at 12.30pm. The theme of this event was 'Beautiful'. The Gathering started with speeches by the teacher advisor. There were many games and performances presented to the audiences. The games that were held was quite fun such as 'statue dance', 'happy family' and 'paper dance'. There was also a dance presented by the students of SMK Taman Petaling. After that, we had our refreshments. We waited for quite a long time for refreshments because there were many people there. We were starving while waiting food and almost died of hunger! Then, we went back into the hall to continue the event. Gathering ended at 5.30pm with the souvenir presentation.

Reported by,
Mah Sue Ann

On the 26th of April 2003, we went to a gathering at SMK Sri Aman. We entered the school after everyone arrived. We were asked to enter the nicely decorated hall. It was indeed a grand sight. We then waited enthusiastically for the event to start. Then, there were a few speeches. After that, we were presented by a few performance. Most of the performance were quite short but it did capture our attention. One of the performances was the 'Fashion Show' where the performers parade their fashionable dresses around the hall. There were lots of games and performances held to keep us entertained. Then, we were given a break. The foods were satisfactory. After that, we proceed back to the hall to continue the event. Finally, the gathering ended with the souvenir presentation to the units, coys and troops who came.

Reported by,
Ten Pui San

On the 27th of March 2003, Assunta (2) primary school had their Sports Day. Early in the morning, teachers and students were already there decorating their respective tents and also getting prepared for the event. There were many parents who came for the event too. We were required to be there at 8.00am to help the teachers carry out the event smoothly.

As I was busy helping teachers to carry stuff needed for the games such as skittles, hoops, skipping ropes etc., I saw all tents were beautifully decorated. There were four tents as there were four colour houses Assunta (red), Clare (blue), Francis (green) and Hermine (yellow).

The event started with marching and speeches by the headmistress and the chairperson of Parent and Teachers' Society of Sekolah Kebangsaan Assunta (2). Then, the event started with games for students from Year One to Year Six followed by some entertainment by the cheerleaders. All of them were dressed in costumes that made them look so cute.

Next up was the certificate presentations to all the guides (5th and 17th PJ COY) and PBSM who come to help throughout the day. After that we were given food and drinks for refreshment.

Then, the event carried on with games for parents, teachers and former Assuntarians. The overall winner was Francis house. The event then ended with the singing of school song followed by the National Anthem.

Reported by,
May Lau

On the 22nd of February 2003, 17th P.J. Coy Girl Guides had done a few activities to commemorate the birth of Lord Baden Powell - Thinking Day. We had a 'Poster Making Contest'. We were split into 15 groups of 6 in each group.

Then, we were given a piece of drawing paper and a few pieces of colour papers. We were required to bring our own stationery and and things to decorate our posters. We had a fun but hard time cracking our brains to produce the best and most creative poster. Then, we finally had a idea on how to make our posters.

Everyone in our group worked together to make the poster. Some of us were in charge of collecting leaves and weeds as decoration and some of us draft the poster. While we were doing what we were suppose to do, we saw many other beautiful and creative piece of art done by other groups that motivated us to do better instead of losing hope.

After one hour struggling hard to make the poster, we finally came out with a nice poster. As we were waiting for the results to be announce, we were told all about Thinking Day. The prizes were given out and the first place goes to Mah Sue Ann's group while the second prize was won by Hew Shiao Jeeng's group.

On the whole, we all had a great time enjoying the air of togetherness and toleration throughout the whole day. We are now looking forward for the next year's Thinking Day.

Reported by,
May Lau