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4th - 13th August 2011 ~ Summer Camp 2011 10 days, 22 scout members, 6 leaders, 4 ventures, 13 troop, 2 patrols which made 1 amazing, unforgettable and historical Summer Camp. For the fifth consecutive year, the Summer Camp was held at San Anard, a back to basic camp. Without lights & comfortability, in the middle of nowhere, it was another successful camp stamped in Xgħajra Scout Group history. Day by day, different activities were planned such as pioneering project, memorable t-shirt spraying, camp thanks giving mass, swimming, canoeing, sinnets, backwoods cooking, camp ovens, mud games, Scavengers Hunt and many other enjoyable activities. |
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17th July 2011
~ A day in the sky A day which we'll never forget. Island Microlight Club organised a day for Xgħajra Troop Section which included: - Brief ground lesson about Principles of Flight - Visit to rescue section at AFM Air Wing - 20 minute flight in a microlight - Presentation of Airman’s Badge |
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11th June 2011
~ Guide Badge Visiting fortifications on the east side of the grand harbour which included Fort St. Leonardo, Delle Grazie Battery, Fort St. Peter, Fort St. Rocco, Fort Rinella and Fort Ricasoli. Information was collected and developed in a project. |
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7th June 2011
~ 3 Course meal Each patrol was given a bag full of food. They had to plan a 3 course meal menu. The challenge was won by the patrol which presented the best menu, the best preparation of the dining area and the best presentation and off course the taste of the food . All patrols had brilliant ideas which were reveled in wonderful tasty dishes. |
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4th June 2011
~ Bike Hike & Air
Spotter After the first meeting, on how to make a puncture and other tips on cycling, now it was time for the bike hike. From Xgħajra the scouts went to Marsascala, Zejtun, Marsaxlokk, Għaxaq, Gudja and ended at Safi. There they made their Air Spotter time and after a couple of hours, the journey continued back to H.Q. |
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25th - 27th March 2011
~ Patrol
Expedition Training, training and training was the exercise and pathfinder was the aim. As part of the pathfinder, a three day - two night expedition was planned, but this time not for training. The journey started from Qrendi Parish Church and ended at Buskett for the first night. The scouts pitched up their tents and prepared their fire to have their dinner. Early in the morning, breakfast was prepared and after the scouts prepared to continue the route for the second day, were it led them to Ghajn Tuffieha. Slept a night at Ghajn Tuffieha campsite and for the third day, the scouts ended the journey at San Pawl il- Bahar. |
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19th - 20th March 2011
~ Patrol
Expedition As part of the pathfinder, a two day - one night expedition was planned as training. The journey started from Zebbug Parish Church and ended at Wied Babu, where there the scouts camped for their first night. The scouts pitched up their tents and prepared their fire to cook. Early in the morning, breakfast was prepared and after the scouts prepared to continue their way to Luqa Church under heavy rains. The brave scouts continued and where back home safe and sound. |
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29th January 2011
~ Troop Hike Early morning, the section were ready for it's first hike of the year. On a beautiful morning, the boys and girls took the bus to Valletta. From Valletta, they took the second bus to Mosta, for their first point. After a few hours hiking in the countryside, their last point was at Ghajn Tuffieħa were there they prepared and cooked their backwoods food. The day was concluded on a positive way, were the troops enjoyed their day having fun on the clay cliffs. |
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1st -
3rd October 2010
~ PL Camp A PL Camp was organised on a Group Level Base for all Patrol and Assistant Leaders. The aim of this camp was to guide the PL's & APL's to assist and take care of their patrol in a better way. The camp was divided into certain types of adventure. A hut was build with wood found, for shelter as the first exercise. Another exercise planned was a hike which turned to night hike. |
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26th
September
2010 ~ Malta International Airshow This event was an opportunity for the scouts to work on two proficiency badges, The Air Researcher Badge and the Air Spotter Badge. The scouts showed their interests by taking photos with planes and pilots, gathering information and enjoying the show. |
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26th June 2010 ~ Abseiling
Joint Activity with 31st Mosta Guide Group
Xgħajra Troop Section and Venture Unit joined 31st Mosta Guide Group for a day filled with various activities. During the day, abseiling, cook outs and swimming were planned and organised. The activity took place at Wied ix- Xaqqa limits of Għar Lapsi. |
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7th May 2010 ~ Mother's Day Dinner After the great success of the 3 course meal organised by the troop section in the 10th February, the same children organised another 3 course meal dedicated to the parents, especially the mothers for the mother's day occasion. This dinner was consisted of antipasto, starter, main course and was ended up with a good taste. We would like to thank all those who attended and cooperated for supporting our children. A big well done and thank you goes to all the leaders, supported parents and without any doubt to all the scouts who participated.
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17th March 2010 ~ Figolli by Troop Section Another successful activity!!! After the success in the cooking challenge, the troop section turned up with the figolli idea. Members from the troop section dedicated their time to learn how to make figolli step by step. We would like to thank everyone who helped in this activity especially AGSL Ms. P Borg. |
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10th February 2010 ~ Cooking Challenge Each patrol planned a 3 course meal menu. After planning the menu, they presented it together with the cost and all the ingredients used. The challenge was won by the patrol which presented the best menu, the best preparation of the dining area and the best presentation and off course the taste of the food . All patrols had brilliant ideas which were reveled in wonderful tasty dishes. |
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23rd January 2010 ~ Guide Badge Another day for the Guide Badge was organised as a Treasure Hunt in Vittoriosa, one of the three cities. We met at H.Q. at 8.30 am and walked to Vittoriosa. The patrols were given an envelope with photos of historical places and items. They had to find in which street the photo is and find available information regarding the place. |
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14th November 2009 ~ Patrols Mdina Treasure Hunt Another day for the guide badge was concluded today in Mdina, followed by a treasure hunt. Each patrol was given a set of photos and each patrol had to find the street where the object is situated and what was it's role. |
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1st - 3rd November 2009 ~ Patrol Camp Another successful camp!! In this camp, each activity was formed as a competition between the patrols. During this camp, the patrols had to build a gadget to secure and decorate their are were they slept. Following this activity, each patrol designed and sprayed their own t-shirt. The day was closed with all the scouts and ventures, round a fire, eating sweets, melting marshmallows and telling scary stories to celebrate Halloween Night. The following day, the scouts were given a bag fill of food for the day. they had to plan and design their own menu of the day, including the three course meal. After the planning, the scouts left for a hike, cooked at St. Thomas bay and at their way back they had a First Aid Check point. For dinner each patrol had to cook a three course meal on an open fire. After the meal, the scouts had a commando night, were they painted their face and had a wild game. This one of those successful camps, full of energetic activities, fun, team work and participation. |
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8th -
10th May 2009 ~ Joint Patrol Leaders Camp Three days, three sections, three patrols and one amazing camp . The camp was organised by Xgħajra, Cospicua and Tarxien troop sections for patrol leaders and their assistants. This camp was focused on patrol handling, the role of patrol leader and patrol responsibilities. During this camp patrol games and projects were organised to build self confidence and self esteem. The camp was ran by the sections' leaders and their assistants. The result was positive, because the campers showed commitment, integration and a good sense of responsibility. It was held at Cospicua H.Q. and a big thanks goes to Cospicua Venture Unit for their help during the camp. |
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5th November 2008 ~ Joint Activity with Cospicua Troop Section On the 5th November, a football match was organised between the two sections. The football match was planned to commit the members in physical activity. This was a successful activity since there was a great participation and enjoyable time between the two sections. |
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