Becoming a PL is something I’ve been looking forward to since I was 11, looking up to my own patrol leader. This year that dream became a reality when I was given the best patrol in the troop, to lead. Not only have the vibes in Bats been spectacular, but we even gained a new patrol member, Rebecca, who is eager to learn and has already mastered square lashings despite not yet being invested. The patrol has been running well with Megan keeping the logbook extremely neat, up-to-date, and colourful with drawings on each page. The STA box cupboard is immaculate and extra as ever, in true Bats fashion.
We unfortunately did not win the MOSCIP trophy this term although we are excited for the term ahead and ready to put in the work to win. Our devious plan towards success has kicked off these holidays with a patrol hike where we also explored some South African Heritage at the KhoiSan Heritage Centre in the !Khwa ttu Nature Reserve, a task completed for the National Challenge.
Thanks to my APL Oliver R, and my amazing patrol members for such collaboration and teamwork this term! I’m excited to see where the year will take us.
Julia Webb
