VS EDGE Sec 1 Orientation- From Past to Present!

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Lunch time!

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It's lunch time now so the boys will be going for their meals

I've been following 1A and 1B for the first half of the day to catch the Nature Rumble and the Kayaking, so I could't be everywhere at once- but I'm sure all of you were able to see ALL you sons energetically welcoming the dawn of this new day during their morning PT.

Will give more photos at the end of the day after we consolidate from the student photographers

Kayaking in the Johor Straits

After washing of the mud from our 'Spa experience', I was just in time to catch 1A and 1B as they were attending their safety brief in preparation for their kayak session:

You can see that our instructors are very detailed with their safety briefs and ensure that our students know how to use all equipment properly

Before beginning any activity in open water, we always ensure that all students put on PFD and are familiar with their use in being able to float safely in open water:


After ensuring that the boys are able to float safetly, we set out to sea!
Having to dodge errant kayaks, take video, paddle my kayak and avoid getting hit by the students' paddle was a challenge- luckily I never capsize:


Despite their initial awkwardness, the boys soon gained their confidence and were able to manuever smoothly and confidently around the area:


Of to change now and get the boys ready for lunch!

Spa Victoria

So finally ladies and gentlemen, I am back from my spa session!
If you parents would like to feel young and rejuvenated, I strongly recommend joining us for a Spa adventure (haha, can get our Parents Support Group to organise la)

I joined Sec 1A and Sec 1B for our Spa adventure. So here's the spa package offered by Spa Victoria
First all, we had the herbal mud-pack body wrap :) to detox and exfoiliate your body and infuse you with the Victorian Spirit!


Next we have our mangrove jacuzzi for clearer and smoother skin:


I'm sure parent's want to see a before and after, right?
"My complexion was really bad, before Victoria Spa, this is how I looked..."
Bearded Look

"... But after my experience with Spa Victoria...., my skin became silky smooth."


All of us enjoyed ourselves greatly and it the trek back to camp was filled with loud cheers and joyful songs.

I'm heading over to kayaking side now!

Rotation of Activities

The various clusters will be rotating through the cycle of activities from 8.00am to 12.00pm

Here we see some of the boys attempting the Spider-Web crossing. It's a team-building exercise where the group aims to help the members cross to the other side without touching any of the ropes


Yesterday, Sec 1A, 1B and 1C had their Form Teacher's time. Today, a different cluster of class will get to spend time with their Form Teachers in the morning.
Here, we see Miss Pesvien New from 1H skillfully leading her class through the Vision, Mission and Values of Victoria School


Am heading off for the Nature Rumble today to try and capture some footage from within the mudpool itself. It's my turn to get wet, dirty and muddy-- can't let my abang, Mr Amir have all the funs.
So be patient for updates as I will only be back after 10am

Temperature Check!!!

Even at camp, we ensure that we maintain high levels of health and safety.
After breakfast, all teachers conducted a temperature check for thier classes.
For those without thermometers, Camp Commandant, Mr Amir, did their temperature screening personally


Students who have temperatures above trigger point of 37.6 will be isolated in the sick back and we will monitor their status and if necessary get in touch with their parents. Rest assured that they are safe with us and all those needing attention will be monitored and parents kept informed.

A new day begins! Day 2 of EDGE 2010

Good morning!
Today our boys were up at 6.30am for their morning PT.

Kudos to our Senior Leader Hussein who led them in the exercises.


Woohoo!!! I love VS too!

Next our Camp Commandant, Mr Amir took some time to speak with out campers to set the tone and expectation for their second day of camp.

Day 1 Consolidated Photos

Dear parents, here are the photos taken by our student photographers and consolidated here in the gallery for you.

Click on images to scroll through slideshow