Royal Scouts News

24th Lt. Col. M. K. J. Cantlay Challenge Shield, 2009

2010-03-05T09:10:00.000-08:00

The 24th Lt. Col. M. K. J. Cantlay Challenge Shield, 2009 was held from 19th February to 21st February 2010. More than 50 scouts participated to the event from 8 patrols. There were 107 competitions from the 1st announcement about 24th Cantlay Shield and marks were given out of 1135 marks.

At the end of the day Buzzard patrol which was named as Ascalon throughout the Cantlay Shield 2009 won the Great Shield for the 2nd consecutive year. The competition for the 2nd and 3rd places was a big one and Penguins and Kingfishers won the 2nd and 3rd places. This time the Challenge was a very tough and a big one and the scouts showed that they are prepared for everything with their commitment, dedication, skills, knowledge and planning.

We wish all the very best for each and every patrol those who participated to this event. We pay our heartfelt gratitude for the teachers,parents, administration and others those who supported to turn this to a massive and successful one.

Annual Camp 2009

2010-03-05T09:09:00.001-08:00

The Annual Outstation Camp 2010 from 24th to 29th of December of Gold Troop which was held in Anuradhapura Central College, Anuradhapura became a successful one. About 30 Junior Scouts were participated in this event and there were Instructors, Assistant Scout Leaders and Old Scouts also.

Scouts were enjoyed and did their scouting with the devotion in the Holy City of Anuradhapura the 1st kingdom of Sri Lanka. Scouts visited to Panduwasnuwara and Haththikuchchi on the way and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, Ruwan Weli Maha Seya, Samadhi Pilimaya, Abhayagiriya, Jethawanaramaya etc. The camp was fulfilled with adventure activities, night out hikes and wide games.

We hereby thank all the parents and well wishers who gave us fullest support to make this event a successful one.
photos - http://royalscouts.com/photogalleries/2009_annual_camp/

Annual Training Camp 2009

2009-11-13T08:24:00.000-08:00

The Annual Training Camp of the Gold Troop which was held with the purpose of uplifting troop standards, became a grand success with the tremendous effort of the whole troop. The camp was held from 6^th to 8^th of November 2009 at the College premises with participation of more than 50 Junior Scouts, Instructors, Assistant Scout Leaders, Old Scouts and Teachers in Charge of the Gold Troop. The organizers of the camp focused on a different programme comparing with the previous Training Camps as there were 3 major groups with 3 programmes and combined programmes as well. Tenderfoot Training, Patrol Leaders Training and Instructors Training were continued with the necessary knowledge and from the basics to advance activities. We specially mentioned about Troop Standards and Badge Works throughout the camp as there were tenderfoots and for their betterment. The new standards with Badge passing inside the Gold Troop and the Hand Book with every theory knowledge up to Presidents Award also released in the camp. First Aid, Camp Fire, Fire Lighting, Leadership, Mapping, Hiking and so many other programmes encouraged the scouts to lead their career to the top. Many of our Primary targets were achieved as we wish with a good hope about the future of the Golden Gang. Organizers are really thankful to everyone who supported to make this a grand success.

ANNUAL EXPEDITION 2009

2009-11-04T10:22:00.000-08:00

The Annual Expedition to the Sinharaja Rain forest which was organized by Gold Troop was held on the 19th of September 2009. The main objective of the expedition was to give the Scouts a first hand experience of the Out door life.
42 Junior Scouts, 7 Instructors, 7 Assistant Scout Leaders & Mr.U.Jayasekara joined the expedition. The expedition began from the “Kudawa” Conservation centre. The main focus of the expedition was to visit the Mulawella Mountain, the Giant “Nawada” tree & to study the vast Bio diversity of the much renowned rain forest.
The gloomy weather & the rain added the extra roughness to the expedition. Within the process Lunch as well as the other requirements were supplied by the Instructors of the troop. The duration of the expedition was approximately 7 hours.
The Instructors of the Gold troop wish to thank everyone who helped make this project a successful one.

Lt.Col M.K.J.Cantlay Challenge Shield -Inter Patrol Competition Camp 2008

2009-02-28T12:01:00.001-08:00

Buzzard Patrol wins the 23rd Lt.Col M.K.J.Cantlay Challenge Shield -Inter Patrol Competition Camp 2008 which held February 2009,lead by scout Nisal Padukka.

The toughest camp in our troop calendar held annually to crown the best of the best.Cantlay Shield competitions was started in 1986 and the shield was donated by Mr.S.Kongahavitage, to be awarded the winners of the event. This shield is named after Lt.Col.M.K.J.Cantlay, who found scouting in College in 1944.Great leadership, Team Effort and commitment will take anyone towards winning this remarkable event.