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![]() Since it�s inception in the early 1950�s, the Fatima College Sea Scouts (FCSS) has played a pivotal role in the development of both Fatima and it�s image as a whole. Among it�s most significant contributions to the College, is the very popular annual May Fair. The FCSS began the May Fair as a means of raising funds to provide for the Troop�s needs. Eventually, the school authorities in recognizing the feasibility of the activity, took over the running of it The Fatima College Sea Scouts, known nationally as the 11th Trinidad Sea Scouts, was first established by Fr. Ryan and later run by Mr. Clive Pantin and in most recent times Fr. Lennox McPhillip. The current leader is Mr. Nigel Cooper, a business teacher and Form 6 Dean at Fatima College. Group AchievementsIn light of the role that the FCSS plays in maintaining the image of Fatima College, the group was able to achieve a few goals:
Regular Activities
Group StructureA unit of Scouts in any Scout Troop is known as a Patrol. Each Patrol of Scouts is designed to be self-sufficient, hence the reason why each member of the Patrol has a specific function to carry out. Typical Patrols consist of 8 Scouts:
The FCSS itself consists of 8 Patrols, 5 regular and 2 Venture (senior) Scout Patrols. Regular Scout Patrols: Harriers, Hawks, Eagles, Gulls, AlbatrossVenture Scout Patrols: Orcas, MantasResponsibilitiesIn addition to regular Scout duties such as cleaning the Scout Den regularly and ensuring proper equipment maintenance, the FCSS also has responsibilities to Fatima College. These responsibilities include:
In essence, the Fatima College Sea Scouts (FCSS) alongside the Fatima College Cadet Force, is an important factor in the constant development of Fatima College and its image Copyright © Fatima College 1996-2000. |