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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Bert Franz Hike 2008 (Senior Scout Hike)
Bert Franz will be a Night Hike this year with some awesome Challenges.
Date: 13-14 September 2008
Venue: Saddle Creek
Time: 16h00 at Saddle Creek Saturday 13 September 2008
Finish: 09h00 Sunday 14 September 2008.
Cost: R 50.00 per scout excluding food
This applies to all over 14.5 years and older . We need RSVPs by Friday pls.
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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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Scout Newsletter Term 2, 2008 |
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One area that we agreed at the end of 2007 needed focus was the area of advancement badges. I am happy to say that there is huge momentum to this end. We are proud to have the first of (we expect many) first class hikes and camps this term. A number of these events are considered to be “patrol events.” This means that the members of the patrol leader who is organising that event should make every effort to attend. Members of other patrols are of course welcome to attend, but where space constraints exist, then preference will be given to patrol members. We have a very full programme coming our way, so please book these dates in your diary. The term calendar has been updated with this term's programme dates.
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