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The Girl Guide Promise I promise that I will do my best To be true to myself and develop my beliefs To serve my community and Australia And live by the Girl Guide Law

The Girl Guide Law As a Girl Guide I will strive to: • respect myself and others • be considerate, honest and trustworthy • be friendly to others • make choices for a better world • use my time and abilities wisely • be thoughtful and optimistic • live with courage and strength

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Girl Guides Australia Hub Hyde Park 223 Liverpool St Darlinghurst, NSW 2010 www.girlguides.org.au First published in Australia in 2013 Girl Guides Australia Copyright © Girl Guides Australia 2024 This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without written permission by the copyright holder.

ISBN 9780732293833 Design and illustrations by Karen Carter

Girl Guides Australia: www.girlguides.org.au World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts: www.wagggs.org

CONTENTS About Me 4 Welcome to Girl Guides 6 Australian Guide Program 16 1 Promise and Law 27 2 Outdoors 34 3 Service 48 4 World Guiding 56

5 Girl Guiding Traditions 60 6 Leadership Development 71 7 Patrol System 79 8 Discover a Challenge 87 What’s Next? 94 Index 96

Me About My name is:

I joined Girl Guides on:

I am a member of

Girl Guide Unit.

The Unit is part of

District,

Region.

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About Me

We meet at [place]:

On:

Time:

My Leaders and helpers are:

My Leaders’ contact details are:

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WELCOME TO GIRL GUIDES

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Congratulations! You have reached the next level of Girl Guiding.

Having loads of fun, making new friends,

You are now a member of a Girl Guide Unit that is made up of small groups of Girl Guides called Patrols. Your Unit will probably meet

playing games, enjoying the outdoors and

once a week with some adults, who we call

learning new skills is what Girl Guiding is

Leaders, and other Girl Guides who help run

about. This handbook will help you to explore

your Unit as Junior Leaders.

many of the opportunities that Girl Guiding

You have become part of the biggest

offers. There are lots of ‘Have a go!’ sections,

organisation for girls and young

which will provide you with ideas to develop

women around the world, which

your skills and knowledge.

is called the World Association

If you have just started Girl Guiding, then

of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts,

read on! If you have been a Girl Guide for a

or WAGGGS. All Girl Guides

while, then you can skip to the

and Girl Scouts

next chapter.

wear the World Badge (see right).

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The Girl Guide Promise and Guide Law

1. Understand the Girl Guide Promise and Guide Law

One of the most important aspects of being

Around the world all Girl Guides make a

a Girl Guide is making the Girl Guide

Girl Guide Promise. It is easy to learn and

Promise. This will be something you have in

say the Girl Guide Promise, but what’s really

common with your sister Girl Guides. There

important is that you understand what the

are seven things you should learn and do

words mean, and how you can keep the Girl

before making the Girl Guide Promise:

Guide Promise every day.

1. Understand the Girl Guide Promise and Guide Law. 2. Wear your uniform.

3. Make the Girl Guide sign.

4. Do a Good Turn.

5. Know your Patrol.

6. Do the left handshake.

7. Know the Guide Motto.

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Your Leader and Patrol Leader will help you learn and understand the Girl Guide Promise and the Guide Law.

2. Wear the Girl Guide uniform The uniform that you wear as a Girl Guide shows that you are part of the Girl Guide family. We’ve had lots of different uniforms throughout our history, which were all suitable during their time, but many would be considered impractical now.

Our current uniform was designed in 2010, in time for our centenary. It was designed with suggestions from Girl Guides like you.

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Badges are also an important part of Girl Guiding and it’s great to display our achievements somewhere!

See the badges and awards here that can be worn on your uniform and where they should be placed on your sash. Check with your Leader for placement of special badges on the back of the sash, otherwise add them to your camp blanket, hat or Girl Guide bag.

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3. Make the Girl Guide sign The Girl Guide sign is a sign that all Girl Guides make with their right hand. You

4. Do a Good Turn

give the sign:

A Good Turn is a random act of kindness

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when you are making or renewing the

towards someone – a family member, friend

Girl Guide Promise

or person you don’t know. Doing a Good Turn

when someone else is making the

helps another person. Write down your ideas

Girl Guide Promise

for the Good Turns you will do.

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when a flag is raised or lowered

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when you sing the National Anthem in uniform at a Girl Guide event.

Your Unit might also use the Girl Guide

sign on other occasions.

The Girl Guide sign uses three fingers to remind us of the three parts of the original Promise: 1. Exploring spirituality and being a responsible community member.

2. Giving service and helping others.

3. Keeping the Guide Law.

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atrol P r u o Y 5. Know your Patrol Your Patrol is your Girl Guide team. You will take part in different activities with them; you might work on badges with them and, most importantly, you will have fun with them!

My Patrol is:

My Patrol badge looks like:

Draw a picture of your Patrol badge in this circle.

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The members of my Patrol are:

My Patrol Leader is: My Patrol Second is: Other special things I know about the girls in my Patrol:

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6. Do the left handshake Girl Guides always shake hands with their left hand as a sign of friendship. Find out why Girl Guides shake hands with their left hand and write your findings here.

7. Know the Girl Guide Motto Be Prepared. This means that you should always be ready for any situation that could happen. The skills you learn in Girl Guides will help you to Be Prepared for various situations.

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Your Promise Ceremony Making the Girl Guide Promise is a special occasion, which you plan with your Patrol Leader and your Leader.

Here are some ideas for a unique ceremony: •

Make your ceremony part of a physical activity – halfway up an abseiling wall or on a beach walk.

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Include a practical challenge – everyone makes a candle and decorates it to represent the Guide Law.

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Include an activity for all the girls to participate in.

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Include aspects of international Girl Guiding.

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Include ‘self-time’ – quiet meditation or music in a peaceful setting.

Whatever you choose, it is making the Girl

Guide Promise that is important. Everything else should help make it special. Record the details of your Promise Ceremony here.

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Australian Guide Program

Everything that Guides do is related to the

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The Australian Guide Program (AGP) encourages you to be your best by focusing on leadership and personal development. You help decide the activities and special events in which you would like to participate in your Patrol and Unit, and the badges you would like to earn. Everyone works together to put your plans into action.

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The four Elements form a tree within the AGP symbol (as shown opposite).

The Australian Guide Program encourages you to develop in four aspects of your life.

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Physical development: •

You participate actively.

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You focus on the environment and the outdoors.

Relationships with People: •

You make friends and develop long-lasting friendships.

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You develop an understanding and respect for others.

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Seven Fundamentals The seven Fundamentals are the words under the tree (see page 17) within the AGP symbol.

A Girl Guide knows that: •

keeping the Promise and Law is our underlying code of living

Practical skills:

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enjoying the Outdoors offers active

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You practise and learn by doing.

adventure and awareness of

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You learn everyday life skills that can be

the environment

used in all areas of life.

Self:

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of community •

• You continue to develop

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yourself.

sharing in Girl Guiding Traditions gives a sense of history and belonging

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personal growth by challenging

exploring World Guiding builds peace and understanding

self-confidence.

• You enhance

giving Service encourages a sense

experiencing Leadership Development improves skills for life

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participating in the Patrol System develops teamwork skills.

The next seven chapters will help you explore and understand the Fundamentals.

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The AGP Process

It is all about the Elements! Identify what activities you can do to improve yourself The AGP Process is made up of five easy steps in each Element. What activities can you do with your Patrol? Some activities may fit in more than below that help you plan, achieve and assess one Element.

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everything you want to do in Guides - whether PRACTICAL

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it is gaining a badge or award, organising a camp, a meeting, a Patrol activity, service or an advocacy project.

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The AGP Process The AGP Process is made up of five easy steps that help you plan, achieve and assess everything you want to do in Girl Guides – whether it is gaining a badge or award, organising a camp, a meeting, a Patrol activity, service or an advocacy project.

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Challenges

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Girl Guiding is all about challenging yourself

is a challenge. The five steps in the AGP

to do your best. A challenge is something

Process will help you develop and achieve

that you cannot currently do but with some

any challenge.

A challenge might include one or more of

effort you will be able to achieve. It is a goal you set for yourself and do as well as you

the following:

possibly can.

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discovering a new area of interest

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extending your knowledge and/or skills

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working on something that

Challenges are different for everyone.

Some girls think learning a different language is a challenge. For others, making

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needs improvement.

Discover List the challenges you could do. They might include things your friends are doing, something new you have heard about, or something you need to improve. Talk to people about what they find challenging, and look at the badges and awards for ideas.

Decide Look at your Discover list and ask, ‘What do you want to do?’ Think about the things that you are already good at, the time you have to complete the challenge and what you need to do for the challenge. What would be a good challenge for you? Discuss your ideas with your Patrol or Unit before starting.

Plan Who, what, when, where and how? Do you need help from anyone, or equipment and other resources? How long will the challenge take? Do you need special permission? Do you need to practise? Your Leader will be able to help you through this process.

Do The most important part of your challenge is actually doing it. Remember to keep everyone involved safe, have fun and do your best.

Evaluate Check how the activity, challenge or event went. Was it really fun? Did everyone participate? Would you change anything if you did it again? For badges and awards, your peers and at times an expert assessor will formally assess how your challenge(s) went.

Look at the ‘Assessment’ section on page 25 for more information on how to assess your challenges.

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Girl Recognition System

Look Wide (for Explore, Create and Achieve

There are lots of ways that Girl Guiding

Challenges, Service Flash and Action Guide)

recognises each girl’s achievements.

and Aim High (for the BP Award). Don’t forget

They include:

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doing a special activity

and Diamond levels of Discover a Challenge.

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clapping and/or ovation

Part of working on achieving badges or

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singing BRAVO!

awards is talking about your challenge(s)

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presenting a certificate, badge or award

with your Patrol or Unit before you begin. Tell

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shaking hands

them what you are planning to do and why it

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giving a smile.

is a challenge. They might also be able to help you develop your ideas if you’re having some

Badges and awards are a big part of Girl

difficulties. Remember to follow the AGP

Guiding recognition, and there are lots of

Process when working on any challenges.

different activities and challenges you can do. This will help you to plan your challenges well and to do your best!

For more information about the different badges and awards you can gain, check out

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Assessment

Self-assessment

There are three ways of assessing your

Ask yourself, ‘Have I truly done my best?’

achievements:

Self-assessment depends on your honesty.

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Self-assessment – where you assess

This characteristic is greatly admired in a Girl

yourself.

Guide. You should be able to clearly identify

Peer assessment – where other Unit or

whether you have completed a badge. Use this

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Patrol members assess you. This may •

list to assist you in your assessment;

also include your Leader.

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What was the activity?

External assessment – where an external

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Who else was involved in the challenge?

assessor is used for specific badges

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Was it a challenge for you?

that require expert knowledge and skill in

• Was it a new skill, extension of a skill, or a

a particular area, such as an Achieve a

development of a totally unexpected skill

Challenge.

(such as time management or patience)?

• How long did it take – compared to how

Each Unit carries out peer assessment in their

long you thought it would take?

own way. It’s important that Unit members

• What was the outcome of your challenge

understand and agree on how this will be

(that is, the skills, knowledge and actual

done, so that it’s suitable for everyone.

physical objects)?

• What could you do next time to improve or change the outcome?

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Girl Guides the same. Girl Guides are very supportive of each other’s achievements.

This is part of how Girl Guides recognise If you’re unhappy

achievements.

Peer assessment often uses the same

with your effort, chat to your Leader and discuss why. It would be useful to do

questions as self-assessment, or your Unit

this before peer assessment so that you can

may have its own set of questions. Here

do more work if required. Remember that in

are some questions your Unit might use to

some circumstances you might still achieve

assess you:

the challenge even though you did not

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How successful were you?

complete it as well as you or others expected.

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Did you achieve everything you set out to achieve?

Peer assessment

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your goal?

Peer assessment should be carried out by other Girl Guides in your Unit within a

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How difficult did you find the challenge?

four-year span of your age and with your

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What skills or knowledge did you gain from this challenge?

Unit Leaders.

Peer assessment depends on all members

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Were others involved and did they enjoy themselves?

being fair. Part of being fair is that Girl

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Did your planning help you achieve

Guides ask, ‘Have you done your best at your

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How do you feel about your efforts?

own standard in your own way?’ Challenges

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Did you have fun?

are not competitive or about making all

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Are you proud of your achievement?

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Promise and Law

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The Girl Guide Promise and Guide Law are very special to Girl Guiding. They give you definite guidelines on how to treat others, how to face challenges in life and how to do your best.

Girl Guides make a Promise Part of being a Girl Guide is putting into

‘To be true to myself and develop my beliefs’

action our Promise and Law.

As part of being ‘true to myself’, you can explore and develop the values that are

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Find three Girl Guide Promises from other countries and discuss with your Patrol what they have in common.

important to you, using them to make decisions and guide your actions. Your values will no doubt be based on your faith or beliefs.

‘Spirituality’ is the word used to describe our place and purpose in life or a search for

Let’s look more closely at the parts of the Promise and what they mean to you.

understanding of our purpose in life.

Think about what values are important to you. Write down your values in the panel on

‘I promise that I will do my best’

the opposite page.

Write down what ‘do your best’ means to you.

Think about how you could do better.

‘To serve my community and Australia’ By developing an attitude of helpfulness, you will help others and make a positive difference to your community.

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If you were to become a new citizen in Australia, there is a set of values that you agree to live by. Australians show respect and compassion for all individuals, no matter their race, religion or ethnic background; are committed to the rule of law; and are loyal to Australia and its people.

You can make a difference by keeping your values and helping to build a better country.

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Find out what the Australian Citizenship Pledge is. Do you agree with these values?

Why or why not?

Find out about the opportunities in your community that you can participate in. Are there youth councils or representative groups or forums that you could join and have your say?

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Special days. There are many dates in our calendar when you can choose to help a cause, such as Clean Up Australia Day, Stand Up Against Poverty, World AIDS Day or National Water Week. How can you help? Join an existing activity or plan an event yourself.

Serve My Community challenge. With your Patrol, discuss the different communities you are part of. Challenge yourself to make one of them a better place. You might choose one close to home or in the wider world.

‘And live by the Guide Law’ When Robert Baden-Powell (B-P) wrote the original Guide Law, he chose to make it a series of signposts for life to help us to be the best we can be.

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Pay a compliment. Take the time to notice when your Girl Guiding friends do something to keep the Guide Law and tell them how proud you are of what they did!

Patrol Debate. Select a proverb from the opposite page. With another Patrol, debate how the proverb relates to the Guide Law and/or to its relevance to today’s society.

Searching for the Law. As a Patrol, look for the Guide Law in different places. Can you link each part of the Law to a TV program?

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Promise and Law

As a Girl Guide I will strive to: •

Respect myself and others

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Be considerate, honest and trustworthy

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Be friendly to others

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Make choices for a better world

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Use my time and abilities wisely

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Be thoughtful and optimistic

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Live with courage and strength

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

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A good leader knows how to follow rules.

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Waste not, want not.

Every cloud has a silver lining.

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Renewing your Girl Guide Promise

It could include: •

instruments, dance

You can renew your Promise whenever you feel your understanding of it has

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readings, prayers, stories, discussion,

developed further.

drama, meditation

In your Patrol, you may be helping younger • • or new Girl Guides to understand the Girl

activities, special actions

Guide Promise and Law. This also allows you to further explore your own understanding of the Promise and Law. When these girls make their Promise, you may feel it’s time to renew yours.

Guides’ Own A Guides’ Own is a time when Girl Guides come together to think about the Promise and Law and reflect on their own beliefs.

A Guides’ Own can be an inter-faith event and an opportunity to learn about other religions.

It is a good way to share your thoughts on spirituality, to explore values and to celebrate our beliefs.

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songs, recorded music, bands,

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Thoughts book. As a Patrol, put together a book of sayings, thoughts and prayers that have meaning for you and your Patrol.

Light up the world. Candles help set the mood and have special symbolism. Find out how candles are used in special ceremonies around the world. What do you think light can be a symbol of?

Snapshot Guides’ Own. Each person brings a photo which reflects what they are thankful for. Create a photo display or slideshow set to music with your Patrol or Unit, and use it during a Guides’ Own.

Living your Promise There are lots of ways you can keep in contact with your Girl Guide friends, family and other friends. These include mobile phones, chat rooms and social networking. Remember the Guide Law when communicating with friends through various forms of technology.

Talk to your parents and Girl Guide Leaders about how you can stay safe and then

Peer pressure It’s sometimes hard to stand up to your

develop your own guidelines.

friends when they are doing something you

How I can stay safe?

You need to remember the values that are

don’t agree with, such as bullying or stealing. important to you and how you like to be treated. Talk with your Patrol about some of the emotions you have felt when you have stood up for your values.

You can’t always resolve all issues by yourself. Sometimes it can be helpful to talk to a friend or an adult, such as your parents, a teacher or your Girl Guide Leader.

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Outdoors

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Getting outdoors with other Girl Guides is fun! You can take part in many different pursuits including water activities, hiking, cooking, camping and caring for the environment.

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Enjoying the Outdoors As you grow older, you can do more adventurous activities outdoors, such as overnight hiking, canoeing and exploring wilderness areas. Refer to the AGP Process on page 36 to help you plan your outdoor activity or camp.

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Personal first aid kit A checklist of suggested items for a personal outdoor first aid kit is given opposite. It should be packed in a light waterproof bag or box. Check and replace any product that has expired before attending any Girl Guide event.

triangular bandage gauze swabs disposable gloves scissors safety pins thermal accident blanket pen and paper any personal medication sunscreen insect repellent mobile phone with emergency numbers

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Planning an outdoor activity Use the AGP Process when planning an outdoor activity (inner circle of words), so that you stay safe. Use the outer circle of words to plan a camp. Remember to Be Prepared.

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Use the AGP Process below when planning Here are two activities that you might do in the outdoors. Identify the risks and how you could reduce or eliminate these risks. so Then addyou an have activitya of your own. Your Girl Guide Leader and activity your outdoor activity, that

instructors will be able to help you with risk assessment for your activities and will be responsible for fantastic time while staying safe. Remember the risk management.

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could go wrong)

What I could do to reduce or eliminate these risks

What I will do if the risk happens

Hiking

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Navigating

good care of it. If it has a lock on it, lock the

When you venture out, a good map lets you

compass needle into the fixed position when

plan your journey and then follow the track

it’s not in use.

you decide on. A map shows lines known as

When you use a compass, ensure that

latitude and longitude that help indicate the

there are no metal objects near it that might

location of a place on the Earth’s surface.

interfere with the magnetic reading.

Lines of latitude are imaginary horizontal lines running parallel to the equator. The

You can practise compass skills by walking a compass trail.

equator, also known as 0° of latitude, divides

Play mapping and compass games with

the planet into the northern and southern

your Patrol to become skilled map readers

hemispheres. Latitude is measured north (N)

and compass users.

or south (S) of the equator.

Lines of longitude are imaginary vertical

The opposite page shows you how to plan a direction of travel and orientate your map.

lines running from north to south. Zero degrees (0°) of longitude passes through Greenwich, which is near London. Longitude is measured east (E) or west (W) of 0°. The latitude is always given as the first reading, followed by longitude.

A compass is used to orientate a map and then plan your direction of travel. Your compass is a delicate instrument, so take

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Find the latitude and longitude of where you live in Australia. If you have friends or relatives who live in another part of Australia, check the lines of latitude and longitude of their locality.

1. Align the compass body with the base of the compass at the starting point (A) –

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your approximate position – and the top of the compass pointing towards the destination point (B).

2. Then move the compass so that the ‘orienting arrow’ is parallel to the lines

B

of longitude.

3. Read off the direction of travel (magnetic bearing) from where the graduated dial meets the ‘direction arrow’ – this is 040.

4. Without moving the graduated dial, remove the compass from the map.

Holding the compass against your body,

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orientate yourself and the compass so that the ‘orienting arrow’ and the ‘compass needle’ point in the same direction. While keeping the ‘orienting arrow’ and ‘compass needle’ aligned, walk in the direction of the ‘direction arrow’ as shown on the compass.

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Camping

Write down below about a camp that you

Are you heading off to camp again or camping helped plan. What did you like the most?

What would you do differently next time? Did for the first time? Either way, you should be able to help plan your camp. Use the AGP Process on page 36 to assist you.

Once you have enjoyed weekend camps you could think about a bigger or longer camp, like a Region, State or national camp.

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Try the Camping Trefoil 1 or 2 Achieve a Challenge.

Camp cooking

Tents

Everyone likes to eat. One of the most

There are many

important things about camp is food and

types of tents, made

cooking. Good hygienic methods of cooking

from a variety of

and food storage are essential to ensure the

materials. Practise

wellbeing of all campers. Whether you cook

putting up your

as a Patrol and get supplies from a central

tent before going to camp, so

store, or cooking is done as a large camp,

that you have all the parts needed and to

the principles are the same.

ensure that it doesn’t need repairing.

Consider the following when you are cooking on camp:

Some tips on setting up your tent at camp: •

Pitch the tent back (opposite side to the

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food storage

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food handling

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washing up

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waste management

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Pitch your tent straight and taut

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allergies

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Keep guy ropes free of knots.

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hygiene for cooking.

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door) into the wind if possible • Ensure there is an even space between the tent and the fly

Some tips on looking after your tent: •

Mend all tears as soon as they happen

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Make sure the tent is clean and dry before putting it away

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Do not walk on your tent when putting it away.

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Knots and lashings

Square lashing

Using the right knot or lashing in the right place is important in many activities, such as abseiling, climbing, boating and camping.

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Start with a clove hitch from centre of rope.

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End with a reef knot.

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Snake lashing

Grommet

Start with a clove hitch.

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Using a thin cord, start with a clove hitch, then use half hitches over loops of cord.

2 End with a reef knot.

End with a reef knot.

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Tripod lashing

Gadgets Knots by themselves are really useful, but when you combine them with sticks and other knots and lashings, you can make great gadgets, such as the ones here.

Start with a clove hitch.

Rope ladder

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C love hitch

C lea (120cm fr om t square lashe gr ound ) d t o po le

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Sheet bend3

Strop

1 Strop must remain on the outside.

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G uy r o pe 1/ 3 of p o le

Toggle Rolled f lag ready for breaking

Fly

Gr ommet (made wit h half hitches)

West C ountr y w hipping

Toggle Hoist

p o le

The F l ag

l ag

4 Round turn and two half hitches or a marquee hitch

5 Wrap strop

f irmly around f lag and poke loop through.

Environment

Adventure activities

Think about how your actions, even the

The outdoors is a great place for adventure

smallest ones, may affect the environment.

activities. Next time you are planning an

‘Thinking globally, acting locally’ is an

outdoor activity try

important attitude for all Girl Guides. Lead by something different, example so that others may follow and

such as the ones listed

make a difference too.

below. If you do plan

Consider the consumption of energy and

to undertake one

resources. Presently most of our energy

of these activities,

comes from limited fossil fuels (coal,

make sure you meet

petroleum, natural gas).

all the criteria for

Combustion of fossil fuels gives off carbon

the activity.

dioxide as a waste product. Learn about

•

Try rock climbing.

renewable energies – solar, wind and hydro –

•

Do a high ropes

and how these new technologies are used.

course.

Making small changes that become part

•

Go ski biscuiting.

of your lifestyle is the best way to help our

•

Make a raft and

environment. If you Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

go paddling.

and Renew, you will decrease your impact on the environment. What changes can you make to reduce your impact on the environment?

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For over 100 years Girl Guides have been changing lives through service to others.

Serving our community is an essential part of our Promise.

In Guides you will learn skills to help you take action on issues and participate in service projects.

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During World War Two, Australian Girl

Here are some ways to help others in your

Guides joined the Guiding International

community that do not involve fundraising:

Service (GIS) to help the war effort in Europe. • As B-P said, ‘Guides are ACTIVE in DOING, not passive in being good.’

Consider the following questions when

who are in hospital on Mother’s Day •

Read to a visually impaired person

•

Volunteer to teach someone younger than yourself a new skill

planning your service task or project: •

Is it appropriate and needed?

•

For what age of Girl Guides is the task or project suitable?

• •

Make a small posy of flowers for mothers

•

Organise a performance with other Girl Guides at a retirement village

•

Take part in or help plan an activity for

How much time will it take to prepare,

ANZAC Day, National Tree Planting Day,

plan and implement the task?

Activism Against Gender Violence or

Do you need permission to do the task

another action day.

or project?

• •

Do you need parent or Leader support to

Follow the AGP Process when developing

prepare, plan and complete the task?

and running a service project to ensure its

Do you have the skills and

success and for a fantastic experience.

equipment needed?

•

Is the service ongoing?

•

Can the project be done during Girl Guide meeting times or will it need to be done during the weekend or immediately

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First aid

Recovery position

Be Prepared by learning some basic first aid

A person is considered unconscious if they

skills to provide initial treatment to someone

do not respond to you when you ask them to

with an injury or who is feeling ill. Medical

open their eyes or say their name. The safest

help may still be needed even after first aid has position for them is the ‘recovery position’. been given. Practise these skills at Girl Guides with your Patrol or Unit.

The steps below are a safe way to check

Remove any obstructive items (phones, keys) from the person’s clothes that will stop you from rolling them over – and glasses if

whether someone needs first aid. Here is a

they are wearing them. See opposite page on

good way to remember the order:

how to put a person into this position if they

DRS ABCD (‘doctors ABCD’).

are lying on their back.

D Check for DANGER to you and others. What can you smell, hear or see? Is it safe to proceed?

R Check for a RESPONSE. Does the person answer you when you speak to them or gently touch them?

S S END for help. If the person did not speak to you or is not moving or breathing in a normal way, call for an ambulance.

A Check AIRWAY. Check for any foreign objects or vomit stuck in the person’s mouth – scoop it out with your fingers.

B Check for normal BREATHING. Is the person’s chest rising and falling? Can you hear or feel air from their mouth or nose?

C COMPRESSIONS. Start CPR if there are no signs of life (no response, not breathing and not moving).

D Attach a DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) if available and follow the voice prompts.

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2

Kneel beside the person.

5

Roll the person onto their side away from you, by gently pushing on the near shoulder and the bent knee.

Place the person’s far arm out at right angles (90o) to the body.

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4

3

Bend the person’s near arm at the elbow and place across the chest with f ingers close to the far shoulder.

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Bend the near knee up at right angles to the body and support in that position with your lower arm.

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Gently open the airway Adjust the upper leg so Quickly check in the by tilting the head that both the hip and person’s mouth for any backwards with the face food, loose teeth or knee are bent at right sloping downwards so vomit.

Clear out with angles to steady that any f luid will drain f ingers if necessary. the person. from the person’s mouth.

Check the person is breathing regularly.

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Snake bite If you see a snake, leave it alone – don’t try to catch it. If you or anyone is bitten, move away from the snake then immediately treat the bite (see below). Call an ambulance immediately.

a. Get the person to lie down and be as still as possible. DO NOT wash or wipe the bite area.

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2

3

4

b. Place a wide elastic bandage over the bite site, stretching the bandage a little as you apply it (diagram 1). c. Apply a second elastic bandage, starting at the f ingertips or toes of the bitten limb, and wind the bandage – overlapping the edges – as far up the limb as possible (diagram 2). d. If bitten on the leg, use the other leg or a long stick as a splint (diagram 3 and 4). If using the other leg, pad between the legs with clothing or towels and tie one leg to the other at the ankles, lower legs and knees. If using a stick, hold in position and bandage it f irmly against the leg (diagram 3 and 4). If bitten on the arm or hand, apply a splint to the lower arm and place arm in a sling. e. Use a pen and mark the bite area on the outside of the bandage. Keep the person as still as possible until the ambulance arrives.

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Complete a Junior First Aid course through an accredited organisation.

What issues in your local

Advocacy

community do

Advocacy is about trying to make your life

you care about?

and other people’s lives better. Advocacy means that you are supporting a cause that can change the world and make a positive difference! Talk with your Patrol Leader or Leader about this further.

There are three parts to advocacy.

1. Speaking Out – making sure your message is heard.

2. Doing – getting out and making a positive change.

3. Educating – telling other people why they should do something too, and explaining how they can contribute.

What is sues fac ing Australi a do you want to speak out abou t?

Wha t wo rld i you ssue help s co to m uld diffe a k ea renc e in?

Have you ever wanted to change the world somehow?

What could you do to make the world a better place to live in?

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Use the AGP Process example here to help you develop and run your own advocacy project.

Discover Is there one issue that you and your friends are most passionate/concerned about?

Some examples are the environment, poverty, homelessness, bullying, education.

Decide You and your Girl Guide friends enjoy spending time at the local sports oval but there is always a lot of rubbish lying around. This is despite your Girl Guide Unit going to this sports oval every year on Clean Up Australia Day and picking up litter – only to find that it needs ‘doing again’ the following year. You decide that you want to fix this.

Plan How could you fix the problem? Find out who is responsible for the upkeep of the sports oval. Discuss how to minimise the rubbish, including: implementing recycle bins, reducing packaging in the canteen, placing of more rubbish bins and collecting rubbish more frequently. Plan an article for your local council newsletter or newspaper about what you are doing and why it’s important. Remember to incorporate Speaking Out, Doing and Educating.

Do Put your plans into action.

Evaluate Assess whether your plans have worked. You might need to wait a few months to see the outcome. Can you use your plan somewhere else?

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Invite a local female role model to speak to your Unit. If she’s been a Girl Guide, ask her how this planted the seeds of change in her. Send her story to your local media as part of your advocacy work.

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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) In 2015, world leaders agreed on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), or Global Goals, at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. This new global plan of action for people, planet and prosperity expanded on the Millenium Development Goals set by world leaders in 2000.

There are 17 goals to help create a better, more equal world with a motto of 'Leave no one behind'.

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World Guiding

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Girl Guiding helps you to explore similarities and differences in culture, beliefs, lifestyle and education between the many Member Organisations. As a Girl Guide you belong to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (or WAGGGS).

There are now more than 8 million Girl Guides in over 150 countries worldwide. That’s a lot of ‘sisters’!

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How WAGGGS works

world. Through this structure, WAGGGS

Member Organisations send delegates to a

supports Member Organisations as

World Conference which is held every three

they develop their Guide programs and

years. Delegates share their successes, work

implement projects.

together on new directions and programs, and member countries elect the World Board and make recommendations for change.

The World Board and its committees supervise the running of WAGGGS. The Board is made up of 17 active Girl Guiding or Girl Scouting members from around the world, elected at each World Conference. This

3 WAGGGS groups: World Board and its committees, World Bureau, World Conference 5 Regions: Africa, Arab, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Western Hemisphere Over 150 Member Organisations (inc. Girl Guides Australia) SGGOs – NSW, ACT & NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC & WA

includes the five Region Chairs, one from

Unit

each of the World Regions.

You!

The World Bureau is the office of WAGGGS, responsible for the administration of WAGGGS. The Bureau is located in the Olave Centre in London, next to Pax Lodge.

The work of WAGGGS is conducted in three official languages: English, French and Spanish, in recognition of the various

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Complete the Guiding Explore a Challenge badge or the World Guiding Trefoil 2 Achieve a Challenge badge.

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Service through WAGGGS

The World Association also works with

Throughout its history, the Girl Guide and

other national, regional and international

Girl Scout Movement has been linked with

organisations to further its mission to enable

service to the community.

girls and young women to develop to their

WAGGGS runs the Mutual Aid Scheme

fullest potential and become responsible

to help Member Organisations work together

citizens of the world. WAGGGS has been a

to set up community-based projects or

United Nations (UN) partner for over

supply uniforms, badges or a new Guide

60 years, with volunteer teams in Geneva,

meeting place.

Nairobi, New York, Paris, Rome and Vienna.

When natural disasters occur, either internationally or locally, WAGGGS and/ or Member Organisations offer financial or other practical assistance. Money is raised for these disaster appeals by Girl Guides through various fundraising methods.

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Find out the UN agencies with which WAGGGS has alliances, and about their shared projects. How can you participate in one of these projects?

World Centres WAGGGS has five World Centres; Sangam, Our Cabaña, Pax Lodge, Our Chalet and Kusafiri. World Centres offer girls and young women the opportunity to make international friends and to develop their understanding of different cultures, beliefs and social backgrounds.

Girl Guide Leaders and groups of older Girl Guides can also take part in events and seminars at the World Centres. These focus on developing leadership and advocacy skills, and are often attended by representatives from all five World Regions. See Chapter 4 ‘World Guiding’, in Girl Guide Handbook 3 for more information.

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Plan an imaginary trip to one World Centre and outline what activities you could expect to do there. Include information such as travel routes, costs, stopovers, airports, visa requirements, etc.

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In the past many things have changed within Girl Guiding but some basic traditions that set Girl Guiding apart from other youth organisations have remained. While it's important that Girl Guiding continues to move forward with the times, it is also important to acknowledge our history. By doing this we maintain our links to other Girl Guides, both within Australia and worldwide,

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Symbols of the Movement The Symbols of the Movement unite Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world. You have already been introduced to some of the symbols in this handbook. They are the Girl Guide sign, Good Turn, left handshake and Girl Guide Motto.

But there are also some additional symbols, which are the World Trefoil, World Badge, World Flag and World Song.

Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are also linked together by other Girl Guiding Traditions.

These include our history, ceremonies and campfire traditions.

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Research Girl Guiding in your District, Region or State and build a historical timeline. Share this with your Unit or District in an interesting way.

Prepare a short biography on the contribution and legacy of a woman who was involved in the beginning of Girl Guiding in Australia.

Girl Guiding comes to Australia Australian Girl Guiding began soon after the Crystal Palace Rally (in London) in 1909. It appealed to adventurous Australian girls, and groups under various names were formed.

In those days, registrations were mailed to London and it took about three months to receive information on the Movement, such as programs, uniform and handbooks.

Girl Guiding spread quickly across Australia after World War One. It expanded to provide for girls of all ages (see timeline on page 62 on how Australian Girl Guiding evolved).

Research the life of Agnes or Olave BadenPowell and their involvement in developing Girl Guiding. Develop a game or activity based on your research that you could share with a younger-aged Girl Guide Unit.

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Australian Girl Guiding Milestones 1918

Extensions provided for girls with special needs.

Older Adult Members could continue in a circle of Girl Guiding friends through Trefoil Guilds.

1921 1922

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Lone Guides developed for girls in remote areas.

Younger sisters became Brownies.

1926

Australian Federal Council was formed, now known as Girl Guides Australia.

1933

First national Girl Guide camp was held in NSW.

1996

Australian Girl Guide Program was introduced, and for the first time in Australian Girl Guiding, we had an Australian program developed specifically for Australian Girl Guides.

2010

The Centenary of Girl Guiding in Australia.

In Girl Guiding, the States and Territories

Symbols Think about other symbols depicted in our

make up the membership of Girl Guides

everyday life. The design of the National Coat

Australia. This theme of belonging is

of Arms of Australia symbolises the unity

recognised by the design of the Chief

of the States and Territories that form the

Commissioner’s Standard, which includes

Commonwealth of Australia.

emblems of the States and the Northern Territory. Each State also has its own State Commissioner’s Standard, used at ceremonies and official occasions.

Trefoil

Tudor Rose

Guide Motto

Commonwealth Star

Victoria

Surrey Lion

Northern Territory South Australia Queensland

New South Wales

Tasmania

Western Australia

Grass trees

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Research the symbolism of the Australian Coat of Arms and develop a game to play with younger girls to help them learn about the Coat of Arms.

Find a picture of your State Commissioner’s Standard and draw it below. With your Patrol, work out its symbolism and present this in an interesting way to your Unit.

Design your own Coat of Arms or Standard for your Patrol or your family. What symbols could you use to represent each member and your values?

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Be Prepared kit – then and now

•

The stretcher sling was worn over the

On the cover of the first handbook written

left shoulder,

for Girl Guides, the Patrol Leader is wearing

if not on a

a uniform of the day, which gives a clue to

stretcher.

the Be Prepared kit (BP kit) of that era. It was

•

The staff could

worn as part of the uniform!

be used as a

•

The pale blue neckerchief (tie), 1m long,

walking aid

was worn knotted at the neck. It made a

or as a pole

good sling for first aid, and could be used

or a stretcher.

for a bandage, a signal flag or a rope when joined with others.

• •

Given English society and culture

The blouse and skirt had large closed

in 1910, do you think the Girl Guides were

pockets for carrying things.

well equipped and prepared? Compare this

The belt was leather, with swivels to hold a BP kit with the modern BP kit in ‘A Be knife and compass, a pouch for money and Prepared kit’ in Chapter 5, Guide Handbook 3. a coat strap to hold a woollen jacket or cape – useful for covering an injured person.

•

The haversack – red with a white cross – was carried on the back. It contained a cooking billy for camp.

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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the 191O uniform with your Patrol. How does it compare with the current uniform?

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Ceremonies

will have one it prefers. A simple method is

Girl Guide ceremonies give a sense of

illustrated in Girl Guide Handbook 3. Here is

belonging, not only to a particular Unit but

another way to do it:

also to the worldwide Girl Guiding family.

Ceremonies can be used whenever there

Patrol Leaders, fall in.

• Patrol Leaders fall in in front of the

is a need to:

Leader.

•

welcome a visitor or new Girl Guide

•

open a campfire

•

break colours

about four paces away. The other PLs

•

open or close a meeting for a special

are close together on the left of the first

occasion, such as World Thinking Day

PL (figure 1).

•

have a Promise Ceremony

•

induct new Patrol Leaders and Seconds

•

present awards or badges

•

farewell a Girl Guide.

• The first one is straight in front of her,

1

The horseshoe ceremony A horseshoe with a Colour Party (the flag bearer and escorts) is the traditional method used when breaking the colours (opening the flag – see page 46). There are several different ways of forming a horseshoe, and your Unit

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Patrol Leaders, number.

• The first PL says 1 and then the others number 2, 3, 4, etc.

Two paces, left extend.

• Number 1 turns right; the others turn left.

2

• Each PL, starting with PL 4, takes paces twice her own number, less two (i.e. PL 4 takes 6 paces).

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

2nd

2nd

2nd

2nd

• Each PL, except PL 1, moves when the PL in front has taken their number of paces. All, except PL 1, will then stop and about turn together.

• As they do this, the Leader will turn left, take three or four paces, stop and about turn. The PLs will be facing her (figure 2).

3

Unit, fall in.

• Patrols come to attention and fall in smartly on the left of their PLs, with the Patrol Second at the end of the line

(figure 3).

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Unit, attention. Into horseshoe formation; quick,

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march.

• Unit comes to attention.

• The first PL takes one pace forward then turns to her left, followed by her own Patrol and then all other Patrols. She leads them in a square.

• When the PL is back to where the Leader is

standing, the Leader will give the next order

(figure 4).

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On centre, march; Patrols right and left divide.

2

• PL turns away from the Unit Leader and marches in a straight line until she reaches the position where back of horseshoe is to be.

• The first Patrol follows the PL to the right,

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the second to the left, third to the right, etc.

If there is an uneven number of Patrols, the last Patrol must go half to the right and half to the left.

• When the first PL reaches the position where the front of the horseshoe is to be, the next order is given (figure 5).

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3 4

Mark time.

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2

• Unit marks time (continues to march on

3

the spot) until all Girl Guides are in their proper places and the horseshoe is a good shape.

Unit, halt; inwards face.

• Unit stops and turns inwards (figure 6).

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A ceremony for new Patrol Leaders When you become a Patrol Leader, the Unit may have a special ceremony for you and other elected Patrol Leaders. At this ceremony you may make the Patrol Leader’s Pledge (see page 70) and/or renew your Promise. A nice touch is to stand facing your Patrol as you say the words.

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Patrol Leader’s Pledge

Campfires

Leader Do you realise your responsibilities as a Patrol Leader?

An important step towards having a well-

PL Yes. I must be prepared to lead my Patrol according to the ideals of B-P, to encourage my Patrol in their work in the Unit, and be a good role model.

run campfire so that everyone participates is putting time and effort into the program.

Consider a variety of songs, skits, yells, opening, closing and other items.

Leader Are you prepared to undertake this leadership to the best of your abilities?

PL

Yes.

Leader I trust you to remember that you are a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, and that you will always try to do your best.

PL As a Patrol Leader I promise to do my best for my Patrol, my Unit and Guiding throughout the world.

Leader then presents PL with her PL stripes.

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Be in charge of a campfire program. Don’t forget to involve everyone in the choice of songs. Ask others to lead their favourite songs or prepare skits. Write out the program and keep it handy beside your torch.

Leadership Development

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‘The only standard that counts is the amount of effort on the part of the individual’ LORD BADEN-POWELL

By saying this, Baden-Powell challenges all Girl Guides to always look for ways to increase their skills, especially to develop leadership skills and set standards for others to follow.

So how can you develop your leadership

Decision-making

skills? Research topics such as time

Decision-making skills are important for a

management, public speaking, planning,

leader. As a PL, you will help your Patrol make

team building, dealing with conflict, decision

many decisions, which may include:

making or communication skills. Use the

•

program meeting ideas for the whole Unit

advice and strategies to live honourably and

•

themes for camps or special events

motivate others. Your actions and comments

•

activities your Patrol will do next week

are showing the way, motivating and inspiring • others to be like you. Try making a difference •

what game to play

by the example you set. You can:

job, and so on.

•

who will be responsible for which Patrol

reward others for their achievements – no matter how small

Sometimes making decisions as a group

•

try new things and share your experiences

can be hard. Here are some steps to help you

•

listen to everyone’s ideas and include as

lead your Patrol to a good group decision:

many as possible

1. Make sure everyone knows what decision

•

help others to achieve their goals.

is needed.

2. Make a list of all the options that everyone

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suggests.

3. Discuss all the options. Will they work?

Is this the best option for everyone?

What will you need to do? Can some of the ideas be put together?

4. Make your decision. Make sure everyone takes part.

5. Act on your decision. Make sure it is carried out or passed on to the relevant person so that it can be carried out.

Problem-solving

STOP

What is the problem? Let those involved in the problem share their thoughts.

WAIT

Listen carefully to everyone’s ideas and solutions to the problem. Think about solutions. Make a list and write everything

In decision-making and problem-solving,

down, no matter how silly it might seem.

discussions need to be fair. Everyone should

Talk about all the ideas and decide if they

have the chance to speak and needs to listen

will work. What will be the consequences

to all that is said. This way everyone has the

of any actions decided on?

opportunity to be involved, contribute and be well informed. Usually this process enables a

GO

Make a plan of action. What steps will be

decision to be reached by consensus, where

taken so that the problem is solved? Be

everyone accepts the final outcome.

prepared to go back over the same process

Sometimes problems may occur when

again if your first plan does not work.

making decisions, planning activities, working on challenges or just spending time together in your Patrol. Solving problems when they arise prevents them developing into a major conflict. The steps to problemsolving, given opposite, are ‘traffic lights’ to

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Role-play with your Patrol a problem-solving scenario to reach an outcome acceptable to all.

prevent an unwanted situation.

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Patrol time As a Patrol Leader, or member of a Patrol, you may have time to plan and carry out an activity with your Patrol during the Unit meeting. See Chapter 7 ‘Patrol System’ for more ideas.

Patrols use the AGP Process to plan activities. As the leader of an activity or Patrol Leader using this process, you need to ask the rest of your Patrol: •

What are our needs or options?

•

What do we want to achieve and why?

•

How will we do this?

•

Do we need someone to help us?

•

Do we need any equipment?

•

How much time will it take to do?

•

When do we want to be finished by?

• Which steps do we need to start with and then follow?

•

Where is the best place to do it?

•

How are we going?

•

Is everyone OK, taking part, contributing, sharing?

And then finally:

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How did we go?

•

Did we achieve our goal?

•

Would we do it again, either the same way or differently?

Leadership Development

Teaching a skill Since you became a Girl Guide, you will have learnt many skills. Be prepared to share the skills that you have with other Girl Guides.

But remember that learning new skills can take time, and everyone has different talents.

Some Girl Guides may not master the skill in your session, but they should have fun participating in it.

There are four steps to sharing your skills

3. Demonstrate.

Go through the skill very slowly, step by

with others:

step, explaining everything you do as you

1. Prepare to share.

do it. Keep it short and simple. Make sure

Think about what you will say and who you

everyone can see and hear. Repeat the steps

are teaching. Practise your skill to check the

again a little quicker.

steps you take. Have everything you need ready to use.

4. Practise.

Hand out the equipment and let everyone

2. Explain.

have a go themselves. Allow lots of time

Describe what you are about to teach and

for them to figure out the steps before you

why you are teaching this skill. For instance,

help. Then ask other Girl Guides who can

‘I’m going to teach you how to fold up a flag,

do the skill to help you explain the steps

so that you can be in a Colour Party.’

again one-on-one. Pictures, charts or written instructions are also good learning tools.

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Adapting to others and circumstances

happen, such as weather changes, not enough

Including everyone will add to the fun at Girl

showing up. Games are often something that

Guides. You can do this by adapting to their

we have to adapt. Consider a game that your

time, missing equipment or extra people

needs and listening to everyone’s suggestions. Patrol enjoys playing, then think of ways you could adapt this game for the reasons Sometimes we need to adapt our plans to provide for unexpected things that may

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given below:

So that all Guides (aged 5–14) can play it.

So that a Guide in a wheelchair can play it.

So that it can be played without any equipment.

So that everyone plays for the entire game.

Leadership Development

You might adapt a well-known game for a

Think of a well-known game you could

teaching game. For instance, when you are

adapt to the following skills or knowledge:

tagged in the game Scarecrow Tag, you freeze until you can say a part of the Guide Law. Teach a new Guide the words of the ‘World Song’.

Teach a Patrol how to place someone in the recovery position.

Teach one of your Patrol about the Symbols of the Movement.

Teach your Unit about the Asia Pacific Region of WAGGGS.

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Guide Helpers A Guide Helper is a Girl Guide who is 9 to 13 years old and helps in a Unit for younger Girl Guides. If you like teaching younger Girl Guides and have good leadership skills, then this may be a role for you! As a Girl Guide Helper you may be asked to lead a game, help a young Girl Guide who is struggling with a task, organise equipment or any other jobs.

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When a Patrol works well together, this is the Patrol System in action. As a Girl Guide, you are part of a Patrol with your own emblem, your own identity and your own Patrol personality.

Every Girl Guide can contribute within their Patrol in some way. There will be a Patrol Leader and her Second as well as other roles that you could take on, such as Minute Taker.

Discuss some ideas with your Patrol.

Patrol time Your Unit meeting will be a combination of time when the whole Unit is together and time when you are just with your Patrol. This special time is a chance for you to do things that you like to do with your Patrol.

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Here’s a game to play with your Patrol to help you work together.

You will need: • a range of catalogues (junk mail or magazines) with prices marked on items • scissors • dice • play money to the value of $144O O

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1. Take turns to throw the dice until a player throws a six.

2. That player selects and cuts out a catalogue item she would like to buy for the Patrol.

3. Keep playing until all the money ($144O O) is spent.

Discuss: • How did it feel to have someone spend money on something you didn’t want?

• Did girls try to change each other’s minds on what they were buying?

• Did everyone have a go or was it unfair?

Your small Patrol ideas could grow into an Did you know . . . that 1440 is the number of minutes in a day. Do we take as much care in spending our time as we do in spending our money? Do you allow others to waste your time on things you don’t want? Discuss this with your Patrol after you play the game.

amazing program for you and your Unit. The Patrol System in action means that you can make a difference.

Ways that Patrols make decisions The Patrol System is a form of democracy.

This means that Patrol members have the right

Small ideas can grow into amazing things

to be heard, and decisions are made so that

World Thinking Day (22 February) is on

Within your Patrol, there may be Guides

the joint birthday of Robert and Olave

who want to be the boss or coach; or who want

Baden-Powell, which we celebrate each year. It

to support others or would like someone else

is special to Girl Guides and has grown from a

to make the decisions. See Chapter 6

small idea to a significant celebration.

‘Leadership Development’ for more

everyone is comfortable with the choices.

In 1932, a Belgian Guide Leader had an

information on decision-making as a Patrol.

idea of giving ‘a penny for our thoughts’ on

As we all have different personalities, we

Thinking Day. Her idea became very popular

think and act differently. A good Patrol takes

and now Girl Guides and Girl Scouts give

this into account when planning activities.

money every year to the World Thinking

The AGP Process will help you focus. The

Day Fund, which helps develop Girl Guiding

plotter sheet given on page 82 expands on

around the world.

the planning steps you can use to help you make decisions.

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Patrol activity plotter Follow the AGP Process to plan an activity with your Patrol. Write down your ideas below: Discover Your options.

Decide Your goal.

Plan •

Equipment. What will we need; who will get it; who will bring things; who will find out what we need to know?

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Time and place. How long will it take; do we need to prepare things before; where will it be?

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Involvement. Is there something for everyone to do?

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Notices. Do we need special permission; how will we let everyone know; do we need transport; will there be a cost?

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Safety. Do we need forms; specialist instructor; first aid kit; a risk management plan?

Do Do the activity.

Evaluate •

Think seriously about how it went.

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Then think about whether you had fun.

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Everyone discusses the program, checks the financial situation, contributes ideas, decides what each member should do and plans activities.

Patrol Leaders’ Council This is a meeting between the PLs and Leaders where all the arrangements affecting

Patrol meetings

the Unit are made. Patrol Leaders need

All Girl Guides are expected to contribute to

to know what suggestions to take to this

planning and carrying out the Unit program

meeting and then bring back information

of activities via their Patrol meetings. Your

about what is going to happen. You will also

Patrol Leader will then take your ideas to the

need to plan activities for Patrol time.

Patrol Leaders’ Council.

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Here’s how to run a Patrol meeting:

Patrol Leaders’ Council meeting. Meetings

The PL chairs the meeting and leads the

work best when they happen in a business-

discussion of topics from a list called the

like way. Within your Girl Guide Unit, there

agenda. The PL also ensures everyone

are specific steps to follow:

gets a say.

1. PLs and Leader develop an agenda with

The Minute Taker writes down what is

said, called the minutes, usually in a special notebook.

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Patrol System

input from all Guides.

2. PLs discuss these matters with their Patrols at a Patrol meeting.

3. PLs represent their Patrols at the Patrol Leaders’ Council and decisions are made

Below is how your agenda for the Patrol Leaders’ Council might look:

on behalf of the Girl Guide Unit. PLs could make a commitment (see opposite) to not

AGENDA

report back on anything confidentially

1. Patrol Leaders’ commitment.

discussed at the meeting.

2. Names of those present or who

4. PLs hold another Patrol meeting to report

have apologised for non-attendance

back on decisions made and anything else

are noted.

of importance.

5. The Unit Leader will also report to your

3. Minutes of the last meeting.

4. Program ideas.

District Manager afterwards to keep your

5. Planning a Patrol service challenge.

District Manager informed.

6. Meg’s BP Award.

7. Any other business.

Patrol Leaders’ commitment Some Units have a commitment that members of the Patrol Leaders’ Council make before each meeting: I promise not to repeat anything personal or private discussed at this meeting and to represent the interests of my Patrol fairly.

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The AGP in action Remember that the Elements and Fundamentals are your guide to planning

Patrol System – challenge another Patrol to put up a tent.

varied activities and games for Patrol time.

Your Patrol corner

The things your Patrol can do are endless:

You may be lucky enough to have a

•

Physical – invent a line/rap dance

permanent space for your Patrol, where it can

•

People – organise a special activity for

be made to feel like a home of your own, with

special family/friends to come along to

notice boards, cushions and cupboards. If

•

Practical – make musical instruments for a your Patrol corner has to be packed away, you could make fold-away screens, Patrol boxes bush band

•

Self – learn how to make and give a

with materials for activities, and Patrol games

homemade facial

adapted to suit your needs.

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Promise and Law – collate a Patrol Reflections book

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Girl Guiding Traditions – pass on your Unit traditions to a new Guide

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Outdoors – make a raft or go ice blocking

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Service – make trauma toys for emergency vehicles

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World Guiding – learn a traditional international dance

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Leadership Development – teach your Patrol a new game.

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This handbook includes two levels: Sapphire and Diamond.

You need to complete two challenges from each Element of the AGP: Physical, People, Practical and Self, and then an additional two challenges from any Element(s) of your choice – a total of ten challenges are to be completed.

Discuss with your Leader which challenges you think will be most suitable for you

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While[Page completing these challenges, you will 34] gain and skills and knowledge that <A>2develop OUTDOORS

Sapphire

Australia’s sapphires are usually blue, but they can also be found in green, yellow, orange, purple and pink. Some challenges at this level can also help you earn the BP Award (▼). The minimum age to start this badge is 12 years.

CHALLENGE I WILL DO

CHALLENGE

Physical Organise a pamper night at Girl Guides. OR Organise a Unit debate about the pros and cons of healthy living. (▼) OR Invite a health professional to talk to your Unit about an aspect of health.

Identify how your Girl Guiding activities, including camping, affect the environment and what you can do to reduce the impact.

For your Patrol or Unit, plan an activity that highlights the challenges people with a disability may face. (▼) OR Take part in a Unit hike. OR Achieve the Outdoors Explore a Challenge or Achieve a Challenge badge.

Achieve the Emergency Achieve a Challenge badge.

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DATE CHALLENGE COMPLETED

LEADER’S SIGNATURE

CHALLENGE I WILL DO

DATE CHALLENGE COMPLETED

CHALLENGE

LEADER’S SIGNATURE

People Participate in a World Guiding activity or event.

Run a debate in your Unit about the Girl Guide Promise and Guide Law. (▼) OR With your Patrol, organise and run an activity about the Guide Law. (▼) Participate in a local, State or national service activity.

As a Patrol member, take part in some trust games. OR Debate the best way a Girl Guide Unit could run; for example, are Patrols better than other ways? (▼) Find a way to promote Girl Guiding to the wider community and try this with your Patrol. OR Invite members of your community/service groups to visit your Unit to talk to the Girl Guides about what they do. (▼)

Practical Join in an outdoor night activity. OR Participate in a Patrol camp.

Make a Patrol flag and put up a camp flagpole. Take part in a Colour Party to raise your flag. OR Know how infection is spread and explain the importance of, and demonstrate, correct hand-washing techniques.

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CHALLENGE I WILL DO

CHALLENGE Wash, iron and care for five items of clothing made from different fabrics. OR Know the safety implications for different types of light globes and change a light globe safely.

Participate in activities about the history of Girl Guiding. OR Participate in a hike or walk using a map, compass or GPS. Make a useful item out of wood.

Self Find out the cost of a takeaway meal you enjoy and compare what you could buy at the supermarket for the same amount of money.

Research other faiths and share your findings with your Patrol. (▼) Support other members of your Patrol or Unit with activities they run. OR Represent your Patrol at meetings and report back to your Patrol.

Find out about the life of a person with special needs who has challenged themself. Share what you have learnt with your Patrol. OR Give a short talk to your Patrol about a local aid agency or charity.

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LEADER’S SIGNATURE

Diamond

Australia produces champagne-coloured and pink/red-coloured diamonds. Some challenges at this level can also help you earn the BP Award (▼). The minimum age to start this badge is 13 years.

CHALLENGE I WILL DO

DATE CHALLENGE COMPLETED

CHALLENGE

LEADER’S SIGNATURE

Physical Find out about the immunisations given to children in Australia. What diseases do they aim to prevent?

Plan a full-day activity, including menu, activities, environmental impact and risk management plan. Ask your Leader to explain these to you. (▼) Challenge yourself to increase the number of steps you take in one day. You could use a pedometer to count your steps.

Investigate two ways to improve your personal safety and share these with your Patrol.

People Organise others to help you plan and hold a Guides’ Own at a special place you have found. (▼) OR Attend a place of worship other than your own.

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CHALLENGE I WILL DO

CHALLENGE With your Patrol, identify and take part in a service project.

Carry this out with your Unit. (▼) OR Achieve your Service Flash 3. (▼) Find out about another religion, belief or culture and share this with your Unit. OR Use an international theme to plan a day activity or camp program. (▼) Plan and then take part in an outing with your Patrol. Report back to your Unit about how you went. (▼) Visit a Unit with older girls or find out about Lone Guides and share this with your Unit or Patrol.

Practical Participate in an adventure activity that you have not done before or participate at a higher level activity, e.g. canoeing, rock climbing, horse riding. (▼) Know how to deal with an emergency. Show how to position an unconscious person. Show how to treat a snake bite. OR With your Patrol, build and use a pioneering structure, such as a chariot, ladder, bridge, swing or ballista. Make sure that you use the correct knots and ropes. (▼) Prepare and cook a two-course meal for your family. OR Assist with home maintenance tasks, such as washing windows, mowing lawns or gardening.

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DATE CHALLENGE COMPLETED

LEADER’S SIGNATURE

CHALLENGE I WILL DO

DATE CHALLENGE COMPLETED

CHALLENGE

LEADER’S SIGNATURE

Help to plan and run a Wide Game. (▼) With your Patrol, make a selection of garments from recycled materials and parade these for your Unit.

Self Draw up a budget of your weekly expenses and identify two ways that you could save money.

Investigate the life of a woman who has lived by the spirit of the Promise and Law. You may read about her activities or see her in a film or interview. Give a presentation to your Unit. (▼) OR Discuss what spirituality means to you with your Leader.

Organise others to help you plan and hold a problem-solving activity night.

Find out about a local issue. Share what you have learnt about how this issue affects you, your family or your community.

Share this with your Unit or Patrol. OR Learn about e-waste – electronic equipment – and what facilities exist to recycle electronic materials in your community. Share this with your Unit or Patrol.

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What’s Next?

No doubt you’ve had lots of fun in Girl Guiding so far! You have probably met new friends, learnt new skills, completed lots of challenges, and most importantly had heaps of fun – all while living by the Promise and Law. Your understanding of the Promise and Law may change as you grow older and experience life as a Girl Guide. Have you thought about your Promise recently? What are you doing to put your Promise into action?

Write down or add photos of what you have enjoyed at Girl Guides over the past few years: Friends

Discover a Challenge

Badges and awards

Activities

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These achievements all demonstrate that you have learnt new things, discovered more about yourself and had fun.

So what would you like to do now? Here are some ideas for you to consider: •

Take on the role of Junior Leader with a younger aged Girl Guide Unit.

Other

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Meet new friends outside your Unit.

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Explore new badges, including Trefoil 3 Achieve a Challenge or a Focus.

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Look for extra opportunities within your State or interstate.

•

Participate in an international Girl Guide event.

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Take a more active leadership role in your Girl Guide Unit.

•

Work on the Queen’s Guide Award.

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Keep extending your skills through new adventure activities.

Talk to your Girl Guide Leader to explore your next Girl Guiding adventure!

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Index

four Elements 17 gadgets using knots and lashings 44–46 Girl Recognition System 24 adapting 76 Good Turn 8, 11 adventure activities 47 see also Guide Helpers 78 Discover a Challenge Guide Law 8, 11, 27, 28, 30, 31, 94 AGP Process 20–24, 35, 36, 49, Guide Leader 7, 8, 10, 26, 95 54, 74, 81, 82–83 Guide Motto 8, 14, 50, 65 assessment 25–26 see also AGP Guide Promise 8, 11, 15, 27–28, 94 Process renewing 32, 69 Australian Guide Program (AGP) Guide sign 8, 11 16–26 Guide symbols 63 awards 10 see also Discover a Guide uniform 8, 10 Challenge Guide Unit 7 Baden-Powell, Lord Robert (B-P) Guides’ Own 32 30, 49, 71 Guiding Traditions 18, 60–70 badges 10, 16 see also Discover a Have a go! activities 7, 19, 21, 28, Challenge 29, 30, 32, 37, 38, 41, 52, 54, 55, Be Prepared 8, 14, 50, 65 58, 59, 61, 64, 65, 70, 72, 73, Be Prepared kit 65 78, 80 campfires 70 history of Guiding 30, 48, 49, 60, camping 40–41 61–62, 65, 71, 81 ceremonies 66, 69, 70 horseshoe ceremony 66–69 decision-making 72–73, 81 International Post Box 58–59 Discover a Challenge 87–93 Junior Leader 7, 95 sapphire 88–90 knots and lashings 42–46 diamond 91–93 Leadership Development 17, 18, environment 47 71–78 first aid 50–52 left handshake 8, 14 DRSABC 50 Millennium Development Goals recovery position 50–51 55 snake bite 52 96

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navigating 38–39 Outdoors 17, 18, 34–47 Patrol 7, 8, 12–13, 74 activity plotter 82–83 time 80 Patrol Leader 8, 13, 69, 80 Pledge 70 Patrol Second 13, 80 Patrol System 17, 18, 79–86 peer assessment 26 peer pressure 33 personal first aid kit 35 planning 49, 80, 81 see also AGP Process problem-solving 73, 81 Promise Ceremony 15 Promise and Law 8, 17, 18, 27–33, 69, 94 self-assessment 26 seven Fundamentals, list 18 Service 17, 18, 48–55 teaching a skill 75 WAGGGS 7, 56, 57–59 World Centres 59 World Guiding 7, 8, 17, 18, 56–59 World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) 7, 56, 57–59 World Thinking Day 81

‘World Song’ (Sung to a marching beat; the tune can be heard

‘Taps’

on http://www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/global/

This version is sung after sunset.

wagggs/world_song.asp)

Day is done,

Our way is clear as we march on,

Gone the sun, From the sea, from the hills, from the sky.

All is well.

Safely rest.

And see! Our flag on high, Is never furled throughout the world, For hope shall never die!

We must unite for what is right,

Goodnight.

In friendship true and strong,

‘Daylight Taps’

In its rebirth,

This version is sung before sunset.

Thanks and praise, For our days, ’Neath the sun, ’neath the stars, ’neath the sky.

As we go.

This we know.

Goodnight.

Until the earth, Shall sing our song!

Shall sing our song!

All those who loved the true and good, Whose promises were kept, With humble mind, whose acts were kind, whose honour never slept; These were the free!

And we must be, Prepared like them to live, To give to all, Both great and small, All we can give!

All we can give!