Promise & Law
When do we make our Promise to live by the Scout Law?
Initial investing into Scouting. Reaffirm when transferring sections, groups.
It is also used in supporting your Unit's Code, during a Scouts' Own & guiding a Scout through their personal reflections.
What is the Scouts Australia motto?
Be Prepared
The Scout Method is a unique educational method whereby Youth members develop and learn.
True or False?
True
The acronym 'SPICES' is used to describe what areas of development?
a) Social, Physical, Information, Character, Emotional, Spiritual
b) Singing, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional, Spiritual
c) Social, Purposeful, Intellectual, Charm, Emotional, Spiritual
d) Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional, Spiritual
D. Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional, Spiritual
The Fundamentals of Scouting encompass: (select all relevant)
a) Scouting Principles
b) The SPICES
c) Scouting Method
d) Scouting Purpose & Mission
e) all of the above
E. all the above
a. Scouting Principles - Duty to God, Duty to Others, Duty to Self.
b. The SPICES - as part of our purpose for all young people to achieve their full potential in all areas of personal growth.
c. Scouting Method - the way in which our Scouts develop & learn.
d. Scouting Purpose & Mission - we contribute to the education of our Youth to reach their full potential in all areas of personal growth through a value based system based on our Promise & Law.
Who decides which version of the Promise to make?
The only person to decide is the person making the promise regardless of age, section, role etc. It is a personal choice they make taking into account their own individual beliefs. Both Promises are to be offered.
Why do we shake hands with the left hand?
It is the hand closest to the heart and is offered as a token of friendship & bravery.
Baden-Powell saluted African warriors with his right hand but the African Chief offered his left hand & is reported to have said 'in our land only the bravest of the brave shake hands with the left hand, because to do so we must drop our shields and protection'
How many elements make up the Scout Method?
* Bonus points if you can name them
8.
Community Involvement Learning by Doing
Nature & the Outdoors Patrol System
Personal Progression Promise & Law
Symbolic Framework Youth Leading, Adult Supporting
Which of the following personal growth areas is the sum of 5 areas of personal growth.
a) Spiritual
b) Character
c) Emotional
d) Intellectual
B. Character. The 5 areas of Personal Growth ie Social, Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual are what makes the overall Character of the person.
The Scouting Purpose uses areas of personal growth in order for young people to achieve their full potential to contribute to creating a better world.
What are the areas of personal growth & what do we refer to them as cumulatively?
Social Physical Intellectual Character Emotional Spiritual
also referred to as the SPICES
What are the 3 Principles of Scouting embodied in the Promise?
Duty to Self, Duty to Others & Duty to God
What does WOSM stand for & where are the headquarters?
*Bonus points for the year it was founded
World Organisation of the Scout Movement was founded in 1922 and is located in Geneva,Switzerland
Which element of the 8 Scout Methods is the most important?
None.
All the elements contribute to the overall method. They each have their place & each will feature more predominantly through different activities & experiences.
Predominately, when are the SPICES looked at as a whole?
In the Review process of Plan, Do, Review.
We use them to review personal progress in an individual as well as group setting.
For purposes of Reflections.
As part of each Milestone, Peak Award, section progression, program completion.
The three Principles of Scouting underpin the entire Scouting Movement around the world.
What are they?
Duty to God, Duty to Others, Duty to Self
The Promise & Law are one of the elements of the.......
Scout Method.
"Scouting values & ideals that underpin all activities & interactions"
When did Scouting come to Australia?
1908
The unifying structure of themes & symbols that helps awareness & development of the individual members personal journey, is referred to as the.......
Symbolic Framework.
As part of the Method, it is found in 3 core areas
- Scouting as a whole, unifying the movement through symbols such as the fleur-de-lys, Group scarf, Scout sign.
- Each section of the program - shaping an understanding of the nature & relevance of the program for each age section.
- Activity or program focus - creative themes which motivate interest in an activity & may tie or link other aspects towards a common goal.
Match the SPICES to their description
a) Social 1. ability to think, plan, innovate, review create
b) Physical 2. pursuit to be the best version of self
c) Intellectual 3. relationships with others, appreciating diversity & inclusion
d) Character 4. personal beliefs, place in the world, purpose of life
e) Emotional 5. positive expression & understanding of feelings to self & others
f) Spiritual 6. health & well being, fitness, care for one's body
a = 3
b = 6
c = 1
d = 2
e = 5
f = 4
Our Scout Law align with the three Principles. Match the Law to the Principle
a) Do What Is Right 1) Duty to Self
b) Believe In Myself 2) Duty to God
c) Be Respectful 3) Duty to Others
a = 2
b = 1
c = 3
Recite one of the Promises (your choice) & the three key Law headings.
*Bonus points if you can also recite the sub-points for each heading
On my honour
I promise that i will do my best
To do my duty to my God, and
To the Queen of Australia
To help other people, and
To live by the Scout Law.
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On my honour, I promise
To do my best,
To be true to my spiritual beliefs,
To contribute to my community and our world,
To help other people,
And to live by the Scout Law.
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Be Respectful - Be friendly & Considerate. Care for others & the environment.
Do What Is Right - Be trustworthy, honest & fair. Use resources wisely.
Believe in Myself - Learn from my experiences. Face challenges with courage.
Scouts Australia was founded in 1958 when the States unified their branches.
Who is the Chief Scout of Australia?
The Governor- General of Australia is the Chief Scout of Australia.
Currently that is General David Hurley.
How can we make Scouts aware of the Scout Method contributing to their development?
Through Plan, Do, Review.
Plan - encourage Scouts to recognise which elements will be used in various activities & that a number of various of elements are used to challenge themselves.
Do - help Scouts identify the elements while they are use. Encouraging teamwork in Patrol activities shows the Patrol System in action, or celebrating a personal achievement of a Youth member focuses on Personal Progression.
Review - encourage Scouts to reflect on the use of certain elements or how to include others for future plans.
Give an example of an activity for each of the 5 areas of personal growth
Not limited to:
Social = Patrol activities, community activities, camps
Physical = hiking, games, adventurous activities
Intellectual = Special Interest areas, problem solving activities, First Aid
Emotional = Break the Cycle, self expression, campfire
Spiritual = end of meeting night reflection, Scouts Own, Community Service
What is the main tool we use to explore the Fundamentals of Scouting?
a) Plan, Do, Review
b) SPICES
c) Scout Promise & Law
d) Scout Program
C. Scout Promise & Law. It is at the core of everything we value & uphold