ANZAC Day, 25 April 2012 – Brooklyn Scouts Remember

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Administrator

Brooklyn keas, cubs, scouts and venturers have a long and proud tradition of supporting ANZAC day commemorations. It is an important part of fulfilling our Promise: our duty to our country.

This year we have been invited to lead the parade behind the RSA members (it’d be great to see as many youth as possible in the new uniform). The Group is working on getting ANZAC day badges for all those who attend to be presented by an RSA representative at a subsequent evening.

To learn more about ANZAC day, read about it on NZ’s online encyclopedia, TeAra. And see maps of the original battlefield.

2012 Timetable

10:00 – Meeting at St Matthew’s Church, Washington Ave, Brooklyn
10:15 – Official welcome including presentation of the colours.
10:30 – Service starts

After the service the parade will march from the Church down to the Community Center for morning tea.

Meet our new Kea Leader

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Administrator

Brianna Leahy, Kea Leader

We are stoked to announce that Brianna Leahy (pronounced Br-eye-anna) is joining us a new Kea leader. Brianna replaces Rebekah who has done a fantastic job supporting Duane (the Keas gave Rebekah a suitable send-off as she heads over the ditch).

Brianna is a Napier-native, but is going to be in Wellington for the next 4 years as she’s studying for a double-major in philosophy and psychology. Hopefully some of that study will help her come to terms with the down-grade in climate!

A former Scout and Venturer, Brianna brings with her a heap of experience.

My most memorable moment in scouting was as a Patrol Leader at the 2007 C-Jam jamboree. It was great having the responsibility for a patrol of scouts at such an amazing event

Do say “hello” when you see her, and make her feel welcomed into Brooklyn Scouts.

National Mudslide day pictures

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Administrator

UPDATED: With pictures from Karori too

Well…. it was more of a waterslide than a mudslide (which made the car journey home a bit cleaner). The Venturers joined their associates in Paparangi to help setup the slide the night before, some even sleeping in the adjacent Scout Hall to keep an eye on things (now that’s dedication!).

Shortly after 10am on the day, the action got underway after Brooklyn did a good deed by helping to get the pump sucking water properly.

There was also a contingent of cubs and scouts at the Karori waterslide for the 2-4pm slot at Ian Galloway park – a bit of a longer wait on this one due to its popularity – but at least as much.

It was fantastic to have a nice turnout across the Group, with cubs, scouts, venturers and leaders all represented…

… and have the bruises to prove it was a good activity!

Its National Mudslide day!

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Administrator

Woo hoo! It’s National Mudslide Day! It is to be held this Saturday 25th February, thats this Saturday (tomorrow)

There are two being held in our Zone

Paparangi Scouts , Mark Avenue, Paparangi – Time 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Karori Scouts, Ian Galloway Park, Seaforth Terrace, Karori, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

At both venues, sausages and drinks will be on sale at $1.50 each

Mud (water) slide - Ian Galloway Park, Wellington (c) Rob Wallace

Wear clothes they do not mind getting wet and bring a towel (although it is called a MudSlide it is actually usually a water slide – so your car won’t suffer too much).

This event is hugefun and is for the whole family not just for youth.

Potato canons, water fights and pioneering

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Administrator

… just a few of the activities the intrepid Cub section will be undertaking this term!

Click here for the Cubs Awesome Activities schedule for Term 1.

It’s action- and fun-packed, but also includes a solid base of scouting skills. We are aligning with the “water” theme of the national curriculum with water games, beach trips and pool parties. There are a few weekend activities too.

Badges have in increased focus this term also: choose from the selection of sheets available from Duane or Richard (I’ll get them online soon!). Make sure your cub has filled in the ‘completed badges’ book in the Hall so that they don’t miss out on Badge Awards night this term.