08/12/2024
๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ โ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐ฆโ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐/๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ
By: Augustus Gabriell A. Maniquez
๐ฆ๐๐ค๐จ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ, ๐ฃ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ โ Scouts of Siquijor Provincial Science High School (SPSHS) completed the two-day 2024 School-based BSP (Boy Scouts of the Philippines)/GSP (Girl Scouts of the Philippines) Encampment from Friday to Saturday, December 6-7.
The joint encampment featured a mix of practical training and challenging activities. Scouts learned first aid from Scout Ava Karyll Magsayo, knot tying from Scout Jenilyn Daniel, and participated in fancy drills and troop formations that highlighted their discipline and teamwork.
One of the highlights was the Challenge Valley, where scouts squirmed through mud blindfolded, relying on their instincts and teamwork to reach the finish line.
โLahi ra jud kaayo to nga experience, Sir, labi na anang naanad ra ka sa Boy Scout pag-elementary,โ said Scout James Magquilat in an interview. โDisiplinado jud dapat, basta gani di magtinarong ang usa, push up tanan,โ Magquilat added.
The first night of the event was a campfire presentation segment, where scouts from both BSP and GSP showcased their creativity and talents, vying for the Best in Campfire Presentation award.
The jamboree concluded with a closing ceremony that commemorated the performances and achievements of the various troops and patrols from both the BSP and GSP.
For the BSP, the Golden Eagles patrol stood out, bagging most of the awards, including Most Disciplined Patrol, Most Smart Patrol, Best in Campfire Presentation, and Cleanest Camp Area.
The Fox Patrol received the awards for Best Patrol Leader and Most Organized Patrol. The Black Eagles Patrol won Best in Patrol Flag, while the Damang sa Posporo Patrol was recognized as the Most Active Patrol.
The GSP troops likewise showed notable achievements from the troops Chrysanthemum and Daffodil. For Troop Chrysanthemum, Patrol Selene won both Best Campfire Presentation and Best in Patrol Flag. Patrol Hera received Best in Campfire Presentation while Aphrodite Patrol was declared having the Cleanest Camp Area.
Troop Daffodils dominated in various categories: Patrol Hestia was awarded Best Patrol Leader and Most Organized Patrol. Patrol Hestia was also recognized as the Most Disciplined Patrol, and Patrol Circe earned the title of Most Active Patrol. Additionally, Troop Daffodils was commended for being Best in Troop Formation.
Troop Commander Johan Guibone, leading the BSP troops, expressed appreciation for the current batch he got to lead. โVery enjoyable kaayo kay I got to lead a bunch of scouts na willing mo participate og tarong,โ Guibone said in a statement. โMemorable gihapon siya bisag gamay ra kaayo ang na-allot nga timeโma appreciate jud ang teamwork og cooperation sa mga teachers og scouts,โ Guibone added.
โSeeing the younger girlsโ enthusiasm was inspiring,โ GSP Troop Commander Levy Mae Degollacion said in an interview. โWe cadettes got to help the younger girls with some activities, and they taught us a few things too!โ Degollacion shared.
Troop Commander Dominic Mabayambang summed up the spirit of the encampment, expressing gratitude for the dedication and talent displayed throughout the event.
โThe respect and discipline of the true scouts remain, and the teamwork, friendship, and leadership shown promise a bright future for these scouts," Mabayambang said.
His words encapsulated the eventโs success, celebrating the scoutsโ achievements while reaffirming the core values of camaraderie, leadership, and resilience.
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๐๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐จ๐ฌ ๐๐ฒ: Augustus Gabriell A. Maniquez
๐๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ: Paul Richard C. Lagare
