What We’ve Been up To!

by | Sep 12, 2024 | Scouting Family News

What we’ve been up to!

St Georges Ball 2024

St George’s Ball is an event which recognises and celebrates Queensland Rover Scouts!

There were 322 Rover Scouts and their partners at the Officers Mess at New Farm for a wonderful night of celebration.
The Chief Commissioner presented Rover Scout Service Awards to Claire, Amanda, Dan and Anita for their Service to Rover Scouts. Along with awards to other Rover Scouts presented by Queensland Branch Rover Council.
There was also a presentation on the World Rover Scout Moot in Portugal 2025.

Skillorama

Over 400 Cub Scouts, Joey Scouts, Leaders and Adult Supporters have gathered at Redcliffe Showgrounds for a day themed around the Olympics.
Archery, Equestrian, Soccer, Hockey, Hobby Horses, Athletics, Shot Putt, Rope Bridge to name but a few of the activities that the Olympic Joey Scouts and Cub Scouts could participate in.
What was great to see was the number of Scouts and Venturer Scouts running bases for our younger youth members.
There was also lots of Medal Making!!! Most of them Gold from what I observed.
BRAVO and thank you to all involved and the Leaders for giving up their time for a great day.

Fort Lytton District Rally

Fort Lytton District held a District Rally on Saturday 17 August at Fort Lytton National Park. Activities during the day included damper making, pioneering, water rockets and other water related games and activities.

The Chief Commissioner attended the event and presented some years of service awards to Jenni (Scout Leader Mt Bruce) and Sarah-Jane (Assistant Scout Leader Wynnum) and a Wood Badge presentation to Brian (Venturer Scout Leader and Leader in Charge Bayside Sea Scouts).

100 Years of Caboolture Scout Group

Caboolture Scout Group celebrated 100 years 1924-2024.

A wonderful community day with SES, Pioneering, Wildlife Display, Campsite Display, Games and Activities for youth members.

Cake cutting and speeches, followed by a celebratory dinner.

Congratulations to the Committee, Janeen and all involved.

Badge History

Joanna Ford, Cub Scout Leader for Scoutreach shared her experiences meeting Cub Scouts and Leaders and teaching them more about the history of their badges.

Over the last 12 months I have put together a collection of scouting items that is mainly focused on Cub Scouts and Queensland. I have run one group night at Calliope and an afternoon of games and activities for the Greenbank Group camp. Both have gone amazingly well and have been well liked and supported by youth members and Leaders. I am hoping that this is something I can take to other Scout Groups around the state specifically for groups that find it hard to get to the amazing, updated Heritage Centre at Baden-Powell Park, Samford. If you want more information on Queensland District badge history have a look at the Scouts Queensland website.