World Centres
How many world centres are there?
Who is the creator of Girl Guides?
Agnes Smyth Powell
What year was Girl Guides formally found?
The Girl Guides movement was formally founded in 1910 by Baden-Powell and his sister Agnes Baden-Powell.
Who are the guiders of this pathfinder unit?
Suji and Cyndy
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3 hearts
What are the 5 world centres names? And where are they?
Our Cabana, Mexico, Pax Lodge, United Kingdom, Our Chalet, Switzerland, Kusafiri, Across Africa, and Sangam, India
When did Girl Guides begin?
In 1912, what happened?
Juliette ‘Daisy’ Gordon Low founded Girl Guiding in the USA. She assembled 18 girls from Georgia on 12 March 1912, for a local Girl Scout meeting and believed that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically, mentally and spiritually.
What is the girl guide's vision and mission?
The Girl Guide vision: A better world, by girls
The Girl Guide mission: To be a catalyst for girls empowering girls
Where is this year's World Cup hosted?
Qatar!
Which world centre did this Pathfinder unit visit a few years ago?
Our Chalet, Switzerland
When was the first world conference held, and when?
The First World Conference held in England, in 1920.
What year was World Thinking day launched?
In 1926, World Thinking Day was launched at the Fourth International Conference.
What is the guide's promise?
I Promise to do my best,
To be true to myself, my beliefs and Canada
I will take action for a better world
And respect the Guiding Law
Is an avocado a fruit or vegetable?
It's a fruit!
What does WAGGS stand for?
World Association for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
How many countries is Girl Guides in today?
Today there are Girl Guide or Girl Scouts Associations in 150 countries!
In 2015, what happened?
WAGGGS become an Incorporated Charity.
What is the girl guides law?
The Guiding Law challenges me to:
be honest and trustworthy
use my resources wisely
respect myself and others
recognize and use my talents and abilities
protect our common environment
live with courage and strength
share in the sisterhood of Guiding
How many bones are in the human body?
206 bones!
What do the uniqure environments of the world centres offer?
Their unique environment empowers young women with the knowledge, skills, and qualities to be powerful changemakers, able to lead change and create a better world together.
In 1909, which countries was girl guides introduced in? (Name at least 3)
Guiding was introduced that same year to respond to the specific needs of girls and young women. Groups of Girl Guides soon started in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand and South Africa.
What year did Lady Olave Baden-Powell pass away?
In 1977, Lady Olave Baden-Powell passed away.
What are all the branches in girl guides, and what age can you start girl guides?
Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers. You can start girl guides at 5 years old.
Who won last nights Grey Cup? (hint: aka Canada's Superbowl/football/the teams were Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers)
Toronto Argonauts!