Scouts

About Cub Scouts

At Edgefield Primary School, Cub Scouts is an exciting, fun-filled programme that focuses on building character, encouraging personal growth, and fostering a sense of community. Activities are driven towards “Fun & Discovery” amongst Cubs.

Activities are conducted in school and Cubs are given opportunities to go on learning journeys. As much as possible, Scout Teachers (known as Akelas) adhere to the Scouting Method to have Cubs experience Scouting as recommended by Scouts Association.

It is open to all P3 to P6 students.

Experiences

Cub Scouts have three progress levels to achieve from Primary 3 to Primary 6:
1. Bronze Arrow Badge
2. Silver Arrow Badge
3. Gold Arrow Badge

The highest award is the Akela Award which will require Cubs to complete their Gold Arrow and pass specific proficiency badges, show general knowledge of scouting and attend an interview with the District Commissioner.
One of the yearly core activities is Job Week. There are 43 proficiency badges, of which our school will definitely help our Cubs to achieve are First Aider, Road Safety, Swimmer and Camper. National Campaign badges like Young Aviator Level 1 & 2 and Young Mariner Level 1 & 2.

Developing our students

CCA sessions take the form of Opening Ceremony, activities for progress badges (45mins to an hour), followed by games and songs. Sessions typically concludes with a Closing Ceremony.
Our Sixers and Assistant Sixers take turns to conduct the opening ceremony while other Cubs take turns to lead games and songs. Cubs develop a sense of pride and have opportunities to engage their peers.

Growing hearts and minds

Scouting is a powerful complement to school-based values education, offering real-world experiences that build character, competence, and compassion. By engaging head, heart, and hands, Scouts truly support the holistic development of every child — helping them become responsible, kind, and capable global citizens.

A feature of activities conducted is to ignite enthusiasm and teamwork within the Pack. Cubs develop resilience through continuous practice and repeated attempts to ensure the completion of given tasks.

During Sixer-in-council with the Akelas, Sixers and Assistant Sixers are given time to discuss issues that arise during the activities, and areas for improvement. Problem-solving, resilience, teamwork and initiative are examples of the discussion focus.

Empowering leaders and talents

Small group leadership are provided to all Cub Scouts where they are organized into Six, each led by a Sixer, supported by an Assistant Sixer. Sixer and Assistant Sixers are to plan games and organise lessons for the members in their Six. These roles mimic real-world responsibilities and give students a chance to organize projects, speak in front of others and collaborate with peers and adult leaders.

Cubs who display leadership and responsibility are selected to attend Area and National Camps. After which, they will be appointed as Sixers and Assistant Sixers to lead a pack of 6.

CCA Teachers

Mr David Ng (Adviser)
Ms Tan Shu Ling
Mr Chew Wei
Ms Angela Koh Minmin
Mr Kenneth Kong Chiu Wei
Ms Wulandari Sukma
Mr Mohammad Fedly B Sulaiman