Then SARS broke out and school stopped. And due to this SARS, speech day was delayed to august, which means the sec4 seniors will not be able to join, which means not enough people to form a squad. Luckily, the sec1 who had undergone the intensive trainings made very good progress and most of them were chosen to join their first ever speech day. So, the contingent, headed by guide C embarked on the journey that change the school's impression of guides. Although HSCS guides had the youngest participants, the drills improved as a whole and that was the first time HSCS guides was praised by others. Thus, the leaders knew that their efforts were not wasted and they have to continue on.

In the year of 2003, things happened in a very quick pace.The leaders had to stay back in school nearly everyday to do preparations for trainings and other school activities as they had to learn from the basic. They either had to learn skills from ms soh, or they had to learn from other uniform groups. The school nearly turned into their second home. On top of that, they also joined a lot of HQ activities including PLTC.The leaders along with a few sec1 became the pioneer batch of HSCS guides who attended PLTC. However, till now, there wasn't any regrets in A,B,C. With that, the sec1 and A,B,C broke a record. All the new sec1 manage to learn all skills and theory within a year. Not only that, the sec 1 even learned the leadership skills. A,B,C were proud of their juniors and that was something that pushed them on.

2004

This was a pretty tiring year for the leaders as they are already in sec4. However, that did not stop them from contributing. They continue to lend their help in orientation and all other activities, including the first orientation campfire and Damai Primary School P5 camp(a project by all UG and student leaders; A,B,C became the advisors for the committee). But, things weren't going their way. This year, for whatever reason, mock exams will commence in january and it will be on every saturdays. This means that the leaders will not be able to attend CCA on time and who will be the one leading? Thankfully, the sec2 batch was a good lot and they picked up skills fast. Thus, the tough job of leading landed on their shoulders. They did not let the leaders down. Their first leading opportunity was when the new sec1 come in. Initially, the leaders still feel worried but there is no way they can skip mock exam, so, helpless, they can only trust the sec2. Results proved that the worries were redundant. When the leaders returned from their mock exams, they could see that the juniors were enjoying themselves and the guiders were there also. Suddenly, ms soh announced that "A is company leader, B is the assistant leader and C is the senior patrol leader". This sudden announcement shocked A,B,C but they collected their feelings quickly and continued the programmes.

A,B,C graduated. Working(A) and college life(B,C) started for them but that did not prevent them from returning to hai sing. In fact, the time spent in guides seemed to increase and trainings were officially changed to thursday. Due to the good performance in 2004, guides obtained the opportunity to lead the orientation campfire again and it will continue yearly. As per 2004, the recruitment and orientation were successful. Guides unit continues to grow in strength. Thereafter, A entered polytechnic while B,C in junior college. Happy days were not meant to be long. One day, A told B,C that she will quit YA due to some reasons. Some misunderstandings occur. Thus, A returned from less frequent to none. So, B and C had to take up the responsibility and continue on.

Soon, some sec3 were promoted with H as CL, S as ACL and T as SPL and many more as PLs and PSs. Things were hectic initially as this batch of leaders tend to be more active and playful but, of course, things change for the better especially in june. It is all because of the first training camp. Due to this camp, the guides learned not only skills but character development as well. They became more disciplined, more tough, unlike typical guides. HSCS guides are special. We have created an image of our own. During the camp, B,C had to bring piles of books to study due to the upcoming mid-yr exams but they did not regret.

Towards the end of the year, B,C and the sec3 leaders began to worry about the choice of leaders. Thus, they decided to start the selection and trainings of leaders. Before that, all guides went for the annual guides camp at aloha chalet. Though scolding from B,C was expected but overall, it was fun and it really allowed the leaders and juniors to get closer together.

2006

HSCS guides continue to strive in campfires and recruitment and the chicken that was cooked using outdoor cooking became their signature dish. However, due to bad weather this year, the guides were forced to have recruitment in the canteen but this did not reduce their girlpower at all.

At the start of the year, HSCS guides were also invited by Cuon scouts troop to participate in the community care project. This relationship was formed during the cuon scouts campfire 2005. Thereafter, the scouts even taught HSCS guides basic pioneering skills and this started HSCS guides pioneering journey. Whilst all this happened, leaders trainings continued. Term 2 came very quickly and sec 4 had to step down soon and B,C had to concentrate on A levels as well. Thus, the ex-co were formed. This ex-co consists of M as CL, J as ACL, YS as SPL, A' as SPL and 5 more PLs. 5 sec2 were also promoted to PS. The passing-down ceremony were both serious and funny at the same time simply because it was impromptu.

Problems arise after the ex-co took over as they were not united at all. Lack of communications caused them to be unable to carry out work effectively. Thus, B,C and H had to stepped in and it was this period of time that juniors said that C become more strict and fierce. The ex-co undergone a lot of reflections and scolding sessions (The most memorable of all is the meet-up at C's home at 6.30am). After that, B,C could not afford to help out weekly due to heavy school workload and the ex-co had to really take charge. Luckily, they still received help from some of the sec4.

Then in term 3, ms soh announced that she will be leaving HSC, leaving guides. All guides felt sad for it and C felt that there was a need to give ms soh a memorable teachers day and thus their first fancy drills was initiated. Quick and accurate planning were made and the trainings were carried out at a field in simei. The guides had to endure both hot sun and rain. Though the attendance was not as good as expected, the guides performance was great. In the morning of the teachers' day celebration, the guides + sec 4+ B,C meet up in hsc for final rehearsal. Thereafter, there was a heavy downpour but fortunately, it turned into a drizzle slowly. After the school celebration, all guides gathered in their appropriate attire waiting for final signal to start. Throughout the preparation and execution, ms soh was kept in the dark. Then, the fancy drills started with C giving out the first command. The guides enjoyed it, the seniors had a sense of achievement and ms soh appreciated it.

What followed the fancy drills was another fancy drills in the training camp. This time, it was planned and executed purely by the ex-co. It was cute and all seniors appreciated the juniors' efforts. In the camp, B,C were very glad to see the ex-co and sec4 growing up, becoming leaders, and able to live up to "leading with example". At that point of time, C was very sure that guides will continue to strive high under the ex-co but, of course, unexpected things happened. Ms soh left in 2006 and ms fah, due to health reasons, had to leave as well but they will not be forgotten.

2007

The year started busily. Guides, once again had to take charge of the orientation campfire but this year, recruitment and orientation did not fall on the same day. So, it results in some confusion and the execution was rather messy. On top of that, guides had to put up a fancy drills performance. All in all, everything was successful especially the campfire. The sec1 enjoyed very much. Because of all these events, guides managed to recruit 25 new sec 1 and this is the highest record they achieved. It really touched the heart of A,B,C to see the strong AND disciplined company. They can proudly say that they have done their best and given their all. The foundation is laid but will this continues to improve or it will return to what happen in 2001and will there still be anymore TRUE haisian guide. Whatever it is, A,B,C will always be proud of their juniors and , by example, they will all lead.

Memories of a True haisian guide, C