Pioneering Part 2, 15th August 2015

Written by: Jasper Koh, Sixer & Scribe

“Horse Shoe!” the Senior Sixer shouted. It was the second meeting on tying some knots. It was another interesting scout meeting and we sang some songs together. Mr Tan, the chief commissioner, was here again to teach us hot to do lashing, more knots!

Firstly, we did a recap of the knots we leant 2 weeks ago.

Secondly, we took some string and two sticks and learnt how to tie a square lash. We tied the square lash in a pair as one person holds the stick while the other tie the square lash. A square lash is used to tie two sticks together so we can make like a stick, shoe rack and more craft. The sixer did it with ease and helped the rest.

Next, Mr Tan taught us how to tie a diagonal lashing. The diagonal lashing also involves two persons. We learnt that a diagonal lashing is to make one pole or a stick longer by adding more of the sticks or poles. After doing diagonal lashing, we learnt how to tie a triangle bandage on a person with our scarves. We used each other’s scarf to tie the bandage but in the end, it looks like everyone knows how to tie a triangle bandage. We had to put on end of the scarf below the injured arm and one end over the arm. At the back, we tied a reef knot to secure it.

 After doing all the knots, we sang some song. Mr Tan taught us a few new songs too. After some singing and administrative matters, it was time for dismissal. We went into horseshoe formation and went back home.

 This meeting was fun and educational we learnt how to do lashing. I hope we will have more meetings that are educational like this one. I look forward to the next meeting!