Thu 23 Apr 2009 |
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Written by Harley Allkins
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To all Scouts and Scout Parents,
After a rather hectic first term, we now have a whole new term ahead of us. We have already had a Friday meeting, and although we were few in number (I believe that Private Schools were on holiday), we had a lot of fun – from our activities, we have discovered that if we increase our numbers, we will have more fun! So, start recruiting! This is a collective effort – at present we have 13 Scouts – and I want to increase the numbers to 24 by Chairman’s!
Speaking about Chairman’s, I am sure you have all heard the great news that we have been invited, to the Chairman’s Challenge, which takes place in September. We are going to win – or at least have fun trying to win – impossible is nothing! I am busy trying to get assistance from ex-Scouts, who have attended Chairman’s in the past, who can assist us in our preparations – this is going to be good. More info to follow!
This term and the next are going to be challenging. This term has only one District event - the Cycle Challenge (diarise it - 6th June). Next term has the Strauss Shield camp (24 – 26 July), Junior Scout Hike (5 – 6 September), Chairman’s Challenge (11 – 13 September), and the Senior Scout Hike (24 – 27 September). Phew, sounds exhausting already – please diarise these dates now!
When I mentioned the Challenge (last paragraph), I wasn’t talking about the events – but more the fact that in between the events I have decided that we will push badge work – interest badges and advancement badges – and here is the Challenge – by the end of the third term, each Scout needs at least 1 new interest badge, and to have completed at least one level of advancement! We will achieve this by having an advancement camp (probably end May – date to be confirmed), and we must push to achieve this advancement! We have 13 future Springboks in our group – and it is up to us to make this happen!
I have already started working on the plans for doing our Swimming Badge – which will be done at the Craighall Planet Fitness Club - thanks guys – possibly on 1st May (public holiday) – let me know if you can make this so that I can confirm the booking so that I can confirm!
Tomorrow night (24 April) we are having a chilled evening at the hall – with a bonfire and a braai (whilst we are still in National Productivity Month, and everyone is in holiday mode)! As discussed last week bring R10.00 for the boerie and rolls! Bring a friend and we won’t charge them for theirs!
I have not as yet received all contact details for all the Scouts (form sent out in January). Please let me have yours ASAP if you haven’t already! Let me know if you need the form sent again.
We need to increase the parent involvement in Scouting – if you are able to help out at all please let me know. In particular I need help on Friday nights – and you don’t have to go into uniform, just a bit of assistance will free me up to make Scouts even more exciting! If you, or anyone you know, would like to get involved – let me know!
Looking forward to a great term.
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Thu 19 Mar 2009 |
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Craighall Make it to Chairmans |
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Written by Harley Allkins
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Our boys have done a splendid job at Kontiki and we have been invited to Chairman's challenge! This is an incredible feat - Congratulations to everyone involved. Here is our certificate - Click on the picture below to see the full image 
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Fri 23 Jan 2009 |
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Term 1 2009 Scout Newsletter |
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Written by Harley Allkins
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Happy new year to you – may 2009 be a year of happiness, good health and lots of Scouting!
Jock and I are back in the swing of things and we are ready for an exciting term ahead! Unfortunately Adam Griffiths is tied up for a while with work, but will be back with us towards the end of the term, and Harley Allkins is enjoying his sabbatical – Pip hasn’t arrived yet, but will make his appearance soon!
This term’s program has been drawn up, and will be circulated during next week. It is fun filled, and has a “Pirates of the Carribeanish” spin – all in preparation for our young pirates who are taking on the Muddy waters of KonTiki (weekend 6th – 8th March 2009)!
KonTiki is 49 days away – should we be nervous or excited? Excited of course as the arrangements for KonTiki are being Handled by Stuart Reid and Alistair Fenton. Yippee! Of course, as the Scouters, we will oversee the arrangements, but Alistair and Stuart are undergoing training by organising and co-ordinating Craighall’s involvement in this event – and will emerge wiser, better trained leaders to tackle their next task. If you are nervous – don’t be, keep the nerves for when your son is organising KonTiki!
You will receive various communications in the next weeks (the first of which should be handed out tonight), detailing the arrangements and requirements for KonTiki, and the various training days / work days in the run up. Please respond to these communications, and diarise the events / note the details thereof. As always, we don’t have much time before we tackle the road to Springs for KonTiki, but we will overcome this obstacle. For KonTiki we need your full support – and we are sure that we can count on you! Please remember that you are most welcome to come and spend the weekend with us.
The one item that I must draw your attention to at this stage is the Kontiki fees. We have not as yet set the camp fees for KonTiki, but will let you know details by next Friday. We estimate that they will be in the region of R 250-00 per Scout. We need to collect this money as soon as possible, and obviously find out who will be attending KonTiki. We have therefore agreed that we will offer a 10% Discount to everyone who pays their KonTiki fees on or before Friday 30 January ’09. We will require confirmation and payment for KonTiki by the 20th of February - any person who has not paid by that date will not be able to attend KonTiki. Please let us know as soon as possible!
The only other District event term is BP Sunday – in recognition of the founder of Scouting Baden Powell. The District event is scheduled for 22nd February, and we will let you have further details soon.
I am in the process of updating the Scout database, and would like to ask you to let me have all your details via e-mail. If I need any further details, I will have your correct e-mail address, and will be able to contact you to obtain the information. As always, I will need contact details for both parents, and the Scouts. Give me as much info as possible!
The complete and return the Annual Scout consent form as soon as possible. The form can be found here.
Yours in Scouting
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Tue 07 Oct 2008 |
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Cub Parents Planning Meeting |
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Written by Website Administrator
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There is a Cub planning meeting on Wednesday, 8 October 2008 at 18:00 at the Scout Hall.
Cubs goes back on 10 October 2008 and so we need to do the planning for the last term. This will also be the 2nd last time I will be able to work with the parents as in the last term as you know I have resigned from the end of the year. I will help to plan the 1st term of next year.
I apologise for leaving the planning meeting to the last minute but considering my husband has been in hospital for a week, my priorities were with my family.
I am hoping most people can make it as we really do need to put a good planning session together as it will benefit all our children. The last planning meeting that was scheduled, no one arrived, even though it was confirmed!
Please let me know if you can make it as many hands make light work and we should be finished by latest 9pm. |
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Thu 02 Oct 2008 |
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Written by Harley Allkins
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The annual general meeting has been scheduled for 14 November. Please diarise this date so that you can be involved in decisions that affect your child at 1st Craighall. More information on the exact programme and agenda will be communicated shortly. |
Tue 30 Sep 2008 |
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Written by Website Administrator
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Well it is official now, Harley and Tamara are expecting their first child. Baby, currently known as Pip, is due to make his grand appearance in February 2009. As they are currently have a number of commitments, they will not be able to meet them all with their additional responsibilities and they have both decided to resign from all of their extra-mural commitments until they find their new rhythm. Their resignations are effective at the end of the year.
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Thu 25 Sep 2008 |
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Written by Harley Allkins
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Our end of term programme this term presents something a little different
WE ARE GOING BOWLING !!
Where : Brightwater commons
When : This Friday (tomorrow) Be there at 18:00. You can be picked up at 20:30. Please tell your parents to collect you from the tenpin bowling center.
Cost : Bring R100 to cover the cost of bowling and drinks. (if you cannot afford it, then let Yoda know)
RSVP to Jock please so we know how many lanes to book
Uniform : not required – Civys welcome.
Friends welcome too (Professional bowlers will be beat into submission and forced to gutter every ball)
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Thu 17 Jul 2008 |
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Written by Harley Allkins
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Another full term lies in wait for us. I would like to start with some exciting news - Adam Griffiths, a scout from our district, has chosen to join Craighall and offer his time as a scouter. Please join me in welcoming him to Craighall and extend to him the warm welcome we have all become used to.
Our focus for the term continues to be on implementing the patrol system, in developing skills and leadership in all the boys.
A couple of camps had to be cancelled last term due to lack of attendance at these events. While the details of our events are often finalised shortly prior to the event, the dates are published as soon as possible – often at the start of the term – so please pencil in the dates to make yourself available.
At the risk of sounding like a scratched CD, the ongoing success of Craighall is dependant on the active participation of all scouts and families. We are fortunate to have a great pool of fantastic scouters to assist me in running the troop. These cogs need the continuous support of the parents to enable the smooth running of our programme.
Term highlights:
Kimberly Night Hike
There is a “new” event on the Craighall calendar this term and this is known as the Kimberly Night Hike – and it is pretty much that – a hike, that takes place at night in the Kimberly Area. It is renowned through-out the country as one of the most successful and enjoyable night-hikes on the scouting calendar.
We do want to know ASAP whether people are keen to attend this event. Due to the transport logistics there may be additional costs involved. Please let Jock know on Friday evening if you are interested so we can make arrangements and determine the costs.
Junior and Senior Scout Hike
This is an annual event and is always a hit – with many great stories to be told and re-told. Please do make an effort to attend.
Going Up ceremony
Another testament to the group’s ongoing success is that there are seven cubs who are going to be joining scouts before the end of the year. This means that we will have a link camp (hopefully organised by one of the seniors for their first class camp) and at least one going up ceremony. All you need to remember is that the scout programme starts 30 minutes earlier when we have such a ceremony.
Uniforms
As has been communicated before, we are going to apply stricter standards for uniforms from this term. Scouts are expected to have the proper uniform each Friday night, which includes the new Craighall patch. Shoes may be black school shoes or hiking boots. Tekkies/sneakers are not permitted.
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