West Sussex Scouts
WEST SUSSEX SCOUTS
“UP UP and AWAY”
November 2008
To All Leaders in WEST SUSSEX
INTRODUCTION
As we near the end of 2008 …….. we can reflect on another busy year of Scouting in West Sussex , a number of young people have taken part in various different events / expeditions involving international activities and into 2009 we strive to get even more people abroad.
One good way of introducing people to the idea of international is to read of the exploits and successes of others, if you have had an international experience this year, we the international team would really like to get some feed back from you. Ideally if you have been involved in an international Camp or gone abroad then a report and photos would be great …..
But as mentioned before international doesn’t mead having to go aboard , if you have had success in your unit meetings on an international theme tell us about , Scouting is about sharing ideas and your idea may be just the idea a colleague might be looking for.
Let’s support others by championing our successes both aboard, international camps and section meetings ………….
Details as ever on the bottom of page
Rick Cooper County Leader (I)
In this Issue of UP UP and AWAY:
* News on Scouts of the World
* Awards & Resources - the Green Footprint Award
* International Opportunities including opportunities abroad and in the UK
* Diary Dates
* Programme ideas
SCOUTS OF THE WORLD
The UK Scout Association is running second Scouts of the World discovery in conjunction with Severn Trent. The course is open to members of the Scout Network and costs £30 and will run over the last two weekends in January 2009. Anyone interested, contact the Network Office at Gilwell Park.
WORLD SCOUT MOOT
It has been announced that the 14th World Scout Moot will take place in Canada during August 2013.
CONTINGENT LEADERS FOR WORLD SCOUT MOOT AND WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE
The closing date for applying to be head of Contingent has now passed and the appointment team is currently reviewing applications. An announcement will be made in early November.
AWARDS AND RESOURCES
THE GREEN FOOTPRINT AWARD
I mentioned in the October Edition of UP UP and AWAY about the Green Footprint Award, hopefully some of you have had a chance to have a look ……
In case you haven’t. I have been made aware that you can sign up as an individual (Leader, Scout or even Parent) as well as a patrol, section or group
Once registered, the Green Footprint Award website has a series of resources allowing all Sections to explore the effects of climate change, our own impact on the environment and learn about practical steps we can all take in our every day life. These range from outline ideas to quizzes, Programmes on Line and background resource information Even if you don't take up the challenge, I would strongly recommend signing up to get these resources.
The three stages of the award becoming increasingly challenging but the Bronze Award requires individuals/sections to complete a range of activities which spell out the words "CLIMATE CHANGE" (so you might look at Energy saving (E) or make some Cards from recycled material (C) or (M)). Once you have completed your challenges, you can print out a certificate. With minimal effort, this would enable any Section to complete their Global
Challenge and provide a very good framework for an Environmental Partnership Award project.
More details of the award and how to register can be found on http://www.greenfootprintaward.org.uk.
Next edition –
Details of the Lands of Adventure Scheme for Scouts and Explorers.
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Anyone thinking of going abroad on a Scout trip should contact the West Sussex International Team who can provide advice and support (as well as the necessary paperwork). The paperwork is very similar to that filled out for an event in the UK but additional items to reflect the international elements.
As well as these "locally organised" events, there are a number of Nationally Organised events that are open to members of West Sussex Scouts. These include:-
- February School hols - Network Russia Annual Winter Expedition (E, SN & L)
- 20th July - 1st August 2009 - Russian National Jamboree (E, SN & L)
- 20-28 July 2009 - Roverway, Iceland 2009 (16-22 yrs) please note as of 13th November GROUPS can register for event at www.roverway.is . If you wish to register as International Service Team please wait until NEXT WEEK. RCC (13th Nov 2008)
- 1-12 August 2009 - Slovenian National Jamboree (E)
- 28th December - 3 January 2010 - 26th APR Jamboree, Philippines
(Scouts/Explorers ages 12 to 17, Adults welcomed as Service Team)
Troops and Explorer Units wishing to take part in an International Camp in the UK may wish to consider these opportunities for summer 2009.
- NYJAM 2009 25th July - 1st August 2009, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
More info: www.nyjam.org.uk
- Kent Scouts International Jamboree 2009 30th July - 6th August 2009)
More info: www.kij09.org.uk
- Auchengillan Jamboree 2009 1st - 8th August 2009, Glasgow
More info: www.auchengillanjamboree.org.uk
- WINGS 2009 1st - 8th August 2009, Windsor, Berkshire
More info: www.wings2009.org.uk
Full details of all these international opportunities are available on www.scoutbase.org.uk
DIARY DATES
Here are some dates for the Spring term that might be used as the basis of a night's programme. Future issues of UP UP and AWAY will take some of these dates and Give some ideas (including Programmes on Line references where appropriate) For Leaders to use as programmes.
January
12 Seijin-no-hi (Japanese Coming-of-Age Day)
26 Chinese New Year (Year of the Ox)
26 Australia National Day / Indian National Day
31 Nauru National Day
February
03 Setsunbun-sai (Asian Bean throwing Festival marking the end of winter)
04 Sri Lanka National Day
06 Niue National Day / New Zealand National Day
07 Grenada National Day
11 Japanese National Day
15 Serbia National Day
16 Lithuania National Day
18 Nepal National Day
22 Founders Day (Celebration of BP's Birthday) aka Thinking Day
23 Guyana National Day
23 Fair Trade Fortnight (to 9 March)
24 Mardi Gras
March
01 St David's Day (Wales National Day) / Bosnia & Herzegovina National Day
02 Morocco National Day
03 Bulgaria National Day
06 Ghana National Day
09 Clean Monday - a Greek festival that involves picnics & kite flying
12 Mauritius National Day
17 St Patrick's Day (Ireland National Day)
18 Aruba National Day
20 Tunisia National Day
21 Namibia National Day
23 Pakistan National Day
25 Greece National Day
26 Bangladesh National Day
April
01 Iran National Day
03 Guinea National Day
04 Senegal National Day
13 Songkran (Thai New Year)
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PROGRAMME IDEAS
3rd December - Disability Awareness [B,C,S,E, N]
Introductory Activity
Get everyone to line up in order of their birthday/age/shoe size without making a noise.
Introduction
Discuss what "Scouts" think are disabilities - which disability do they think is the worst - why? Explain that some disabilities are minor (e.g. short sighted) and can easily be corrected but some disabilities can affect a persons life forever.
Break into "Patrols" for challenge. Patrols line up and each person in Patrol is given a disability (blindfolded (or weird coloured lenses), thumb taped to finger so it can't be used, one legged, headphones etc.). Scouts line up and an everyday activity is called out (e.g. tie a reef knot) and Scouts have to do that activity with their "disability".
Alternatively give "Patrol" a challenge that has to be carried out using their disabilities (such as putting up a tent).
Don’t forget as mentioned ion OCTOBER 2008 edition of UP UP and AWAY
…PROGRAMMES ONLINE
Simply go https://members.scouts.org.uk/pol/login.do and follow the instructions. As mentioned before you don’t have to “go Abroad” to do international and Programmes Online provides you with a whole lot of activities for all sections ……… If you have not tried it … Give it a go!!
Contact
Anyone requiring more information on any of the items included in this newsletter should contact the WEST SUSSEX International Team on international@westsussexscouts.org.uk or ring GEOFF on 07870940708 or RICK on 07703568214
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