The
scouting movement in our beloved school, Cochrane Road School
(CRS) was established in 1959 by Mr. Arul, our first
scoutmaster. We were bestowed the name of �Kumpulan Ke-36
Kuala Lumpur� . Back then, we had only a handful of
dedicated scout but from the 1960s onward, our numbers rose
dramatically.
In
the space of two years, we had become the second largest scout
group in Kuala Lumpur with a total of 73 members. In June, a
Fun Fair was held and after that our Annual Campfire followed
with joyous ceremony. In August , 6 members attended the first
Malaysian �Champoree� in Kem Semangat
Mr
S.Michael was our second Group Scoutmaster after taking over
from Mr Arul. It had been very proud and meaningful year when
4 members of our group were granted the acknowledged King�s
Scout�s Award
Between
1963 and 1964, more advancements followed in our group. Our
first COH was elected. Patrols were formed and meetings were
organized more frequently and systematically during this
period.
In
1965 ,our group underwent another change for better when our
first Investiture for Scout Badge was conducted .During April
, we demonstrated scouting
activities and gadgets in conjunction with the school
exhibition on the 1st September . At year�s end,
camping trip were held in various spots including Ulu Langat,
Bukit Belacan, Kem Semangat.
From
1966 to 1969, 70 of our members were present at the First
Malaysian Jamboree in Penang. Our group become more proficient
in basic scouting skills and knowledge
In
the early 70s,our group was swept on a wave of modernization
under the wings of Mr. Lui Kwai Keat, our new Scoutmaster.
Without any obstacles, he guided us in a dozen many ways, be
it in the school confines or camping trips. The Scout Gang
Show was held with much grandeur on the 5th-7th
November.
In
1975, Mr Lui incorporated the first of the Rover crew into our
group which consisted of the form sixes. Another exhibition on
Scouting was held on the Speech Day.
As
time went by, this group improved not only in quality but also
quality. Our activities were increased considerably. Once
again, Mr Lui was with us on a camping trip to Pangkor Island.
Aware
of our strong and undying interest, commitment and inclination
towards scouting, our headmaster then, Mr. Seow Bin Hak,
awarded us a Cabin which was officially opened on 9th
September 1978.
At
the end of 1979, a training camp was held in Port Dickson.
During
the Silver Jubilee in 1982, in accordance with a grand
exhibition of the school clubs and societies, our group
displayed skills and gadgets which was a feat not to be
reckoned with. On the same night, one of our best Annual
Campfires progressed smoothly.
In
the 80s, this group became more systematic in organizing
meeting and scouting competitions. One of many was the Scout
Knowledge and Games Competitions which was first held in our
school in 1981. We become the first runner-up in KL.
In
1983, the competition was held again and this time we had
managed to become champion in Wilayah in both Boy Scout and
Senior Categories.
In
1985-1990, our name has been change to Kumpulan ke-11 Bukit
Bintang. As usual, we emerged the victor the Scout Day
celebration at Sri Delima school. A tree collapsed and damaged
our precious Cabin but with our strong team spirit, we easily
repaired the part until it looked better than before.
Our
scoutmaster was now Mr. Ibrahim who raised our name higher.
From
1991 until now, the scoutmaster was changed a number of times
who currently is Mr. Syarif said. Camping trips, hikes,
cycling trips and plenty more trips were made. Our annual
trips consist Taman Negara, Hutan Rimba Kenong, Pulau Singa
Besar and Gunung Redang.
1991
The teacher advisor is Mr. Chong Eng Seam. He left the Group
in November 1993, while on the back from our annual trip in
Pulau Singa Besar, he got down the bus somewhere in Seberang
Prai. The biggest fire in all the years of cochrane campfire,
it was as high as the school block. Annual trip to Kenong
Rimba Park .
1992
had the first Rendezvous Night, it is held in the hall,
students from our school as well as other school pay a small
fee to see the Performance we had for the night, sort of like
a gathering, but it is a Fund raising project. Annual trip to
Pulau Singa Besar.
1993
organized the second Rendezvous Night. Won the piala pusingan
For the March Past Competition on sports day. That was the
last time we got first place. Annual trip to Pulau Dayang
Bunting, but it was change To Pulau Singa Besar because there
isn't a suitable campsite in Pulau Dayang Bunting.
1994
Annual Trip to Gunung Ledang.
1995
Annual Trip to Taman Negara.
1996
Annual Trip to Kenong Rimba Park.
1997
Annual trip to Tasik Kenyir.
1998
the last time a campfire is held in our school.