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Editor's Note

Hey everyone there! Our newsletter is finally out! Producing this very one and only newsletter of 17th P.J. Coy this year, is not an easy job. We have to chase after people for reports and articles, typing, editing, printing, & etc. Special thanks to our supportive teacher advisors, Mrs George and Pn. Mages for guiding us with patience throughout the whole year everywhere , every time and almost in everything. Oh yeah, we almost forgot Thank you very much to you too! Yes, you! - the one who is reading this newsletter now.

To all the new C.O.H members and the incoming guides, congratulations and hope you'll enjoy learning new stuff through guiding. To all Form 3's who are stepping down soon, hope you had a great time throughout the years in 17th P.J. Coy. Lastly, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody - teacher advisors, guides, parents, siblings, friends..and the list goes on once more for making this newsletter a success. Well...that's all. Hope you'll enjoy reading this newsletter!

Love in Guiding,
Jiaqi and Sin Hui


A note from the Teacher Advisor

Hi,
Well done, girls. Another newsletter in our name is out! I'm proud of you. It's been delightful being with you as your teacher advisor. You have worked independently, enthusiastically and diligently in carrying out all our activities. Continue to work hard and you will learn from all you experience. May every endeavour of yours be fruitful and enriching. To end, keep the 17th P.J. Coy Guides' Flag flying high.

"Ad Veritatem Per Caritatem" and always "Be Prepared"
May God Bless You.
I love you all.

Mrs George
Teacher Advisor


Company Leader's Note

Morning! Afternoon! Evening! To all my dear guides and recruits...eh, freshies I mean (sorry) and not forgetting all you readers there. First and foremost I would like to thank everyone for buying (or reading) this very first and last, pretty, cute and sweet newsletter for the year. A big thank you to my ever-so-on-time editor and secretary, Jiaqi for finally producing this newsletter to preserve all the sweet memories. (Yay!!! *clap clap*) I would also like to take this one-in-a-million opportunity to thank the C.O.H. Members 2002/2003 for their support, cooperation and help throughout the year. After all the hard work and struggle...AT LAST...our very own newsletter is out. (We've made it) Also to our beloved teacher advisor, Mrs. George and Mrs. Mages, thank you for guiding us everywhere we went and in everything we did and keeping us out of trouble during most of our weekly meetings.

Last by not least, I would like to extend my warmest welcome to all the new guides for the year 2003. (Congratulations!! Hope you all will have fun being part of 17th P.J. Coy) Well, how time flies, we'll be stepping down soon (*sob sob*) So to all the Form 1 and 2 guides and the new board, I hope you will work together hand-in-hand to keep the guiding spirit alive. Do enjoy our newsletter!! Bye Bye!

"Be Prepared"

Yours in Guiding,
Chin Fui San
Company Leader 02/03

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This year's joint venture was co-organised between the 12th Petaling Scouts, guides and rangers from 5th and 17th P.J. Coy Guides and the 1st Unit Rangers of Assunta. It was held in the premises of La Salle school and the area around our school and Taman Jaya. The objective of the Joint Venture is to build a common understanding and relationship between schools.

On the 12th of July 2003, the guides, rangers and recruits gathered early in the morning at our school car park at around 8.00am. The the fee was collected and we were divided into patrols. Before we start our journey, we had a short briefing by Ma'am Ashwinna (the Unit Leader). Then at about 8.30am we started walking.

I guess it was around 8.50am when we reached there (taking our sweet time, busy talking and enjoying the fresh air). We assembled in front of the scouts den together with the scouts. In our 'new' formed patrols, we were briefed about the Joint Venture by the Organising Chairperson and the committees were introduced. The official opening ceremony was the flag-break, which flagged the beginning of Joint Venture 2003.

We then proceed to the tarmac for an ice-breaking session. There, we got to know our patrol members better and we were taught how to interpret the scouts' commands. Besides that, we were asked to choose a suitable name for our patrol and a 'bomb name' for the Bomb Game. Well, our patrol came up with a long tongue twister for the Bomb Game so it will be harder for the other patrols to remember and we will have a higher chance of winning.

After the game, everyone were instructed to change for the upcoming activity; Station Games. It consists of eight different stations Our patrol started on with the Blind Man's Buff; a game which depends in the listening skill of the members (since we were blindfolded). Then, we proceed to Trust Fall, Spider web, Kim's game; where we were required to see and remember. all the items there in 30 seconds and write them down again after that. Next was the so called ' Plastic Bag Game'; which requires the members to be alert and catch the plastic bags filled with water using their shirts, Longest line and Kim's Game II; where we were now asked to use our TASTING SKILL to taste the food that was put into our mouth. Since we were running out of time, we did not get to play Charades, which was the last station.

Before we knew it, our stomach was grumbling (hungry!!). So we proceed to the canteen to get our food and drinks. After eating, we had a short rest before moving on to the next activity; TREASURE HUNT. It was held in the area around SMK La Salle, SMK Assunta and Taman Jaya. (pooh! so tiring and hot). We were required to look for a piece of paper (which was hidden before this) to complete the STA (Spare time activity).

We were back in La Salle after the Treasure Hunt at about 2.15pm. Although our patrol wasn't the first patrol to come back, we were the first one that complete all the STA. (Yay!!!)

At about 3.15pm we gathered again to get ready for the next activity which was Commando Course. Marks were given according to the ability of the patrol members to complete the obstacles, particularly the guides and rangers, who would get more marks compared to the scouts. There were altogether seven stations. We started with Wall Climbing followed by Bakau Climbing, Physical Fitness (which was kind of torturing like push up, pumping, sit up, and many many more), Donkey Kong, Water Balloon Filling (which was more or less like a rest station as all the balloons were already filled by the other patrols), Elevator and lastly Leopard and Monkey Climb.

After a 'water fight' session, we changed back into our full uniform and assembled for the last time in front of the den for the closing ceremony. The patrols standing were announced (surprisingly our patrol was announced as the winner *clap clap clap*) followed by the prize presentation. Then there was a souvenir exchange ceremony. That brings us to the end of Joint Venture 2003. The time to leave had come.

In spite of the overwhelmed pain and being exhausted, a fresh memory of the Joint Venture and the people who participated in it was in mind and it will stay for a long time.

Reported by,
Chin Fui San

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