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As the Scout Hall will be under renovation we will be running Scouts from Bundilla we expect until at least the end of March.
Cubs and Joeys are to be dropped off and collected from near the Scout Hall at the times shown above.
Cubs and Joeys will participate in Clean Up Australia Day in Third Settlement Reserve.
Cubs and Joeys should wear full uniform or Winston Hills Group Shirt, bring a Water Bottle and a broad brimmed hat and wear sunscreen.
Cubs and Joeys will be instructed NOT to pick up dangerous objects.
Parents are most welcome to help in this fantastic community service.
The Cubs and Joeys who attended previous years have thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
As the Scout Hall will be under renovation we will be running Scouts from Bundilla we expect until at least the end of March.
E1 Swim carn 18 pt 2
This is an open invitation night to all Patrols & Troops in Parramatta District for a fun activity.
The aim is to use ropes ,knots & spars in a fun useful way with some friendly competition & increase scouting skills in the District.
-Design may be a Catapult with rubber tubing or bungee cord/ Ballista with throwing arm & pull rope/Trebouge ( max 100kg counterweight) & must be inspected by your Troop Leader before use ( Throwing small cars, flaming balls dissallowed )
-Any design is allowed but must have a minimun of 6 Scout knots & no Screws, Bolts or similar excepting container attachment for holding ammunition in place for firing.
-Patrols using any elastic material such as rubber tubing, bungee cord must have a set of Safety Googles for the scout firing the sponges.
-All gear required for your design & sponges for ammunition with buckets must be brought by you unless you wish to take your chances with what you can find in the bush at Bundilla. ( Im sure the caretakers at bundilla would be happy for you to take it early if you wish )
-Wet Sponges are the prefered ammunition as no clean up is involved. Patrols bringing Water Balloons will be asked to clean up the rubbish by torch light at the end of the night.
-Patrols may fire upon any other patrols they wish once their construction is finished & their Scout Leader is happy that it is safe to operate.
-Scout Leaders are encouraged to give the scouts help via verbal instructions but are not allowed to offer any physical help.
-Scout Leaders are to bring 3 x Food prizes of equal value that they know their scouts can eat ( eg pkt snakes, chips etc ) the $1 from your scouts collected should cover your costs.
-Each troops scout leaders will award prizes to their own troop for (a) Fastest Constructed & Fired construction in troop
(b) Best Constructed in troop (c) Furthest Distance in Troop ( best of 3 shots )
-I will bring 3 x Lge blocks of chocolate for District prizes for (a) Fastest Constructed & Fired in District (b) Best Constructed in District ( judged by all district leaders except voting for own troop not allowed ) (c) Furthest Distance in District. ( best of 3 shots )
Scouts are to wear clothes & enclosed footwear to get wet in & wear their Group scarf
Also scouts are to bring a change of clothes, shoes, towel, torch & water bottle.
If leaders could please let me know how many are coming so I can organize a light supper for the District
Common sense, Fair Play & the Scout Law is to be followed by all at all times & fun is the order of the day,Hope to see you there
Kaa ( Grant Sollom ) S.L 1st Winston Hills Scout Troop
As the Scout Hall will be under renovation we will be running Scouts from Bundilla we expect until at least the end of March.
As the Scout Hall will be under renovation we will be running Scouts from Bundilla we expect until at least the end of March.
E1 7 Hills Anzac 18
THIS IS A YOUTH PARADE ORGANISED BY THE SEVEN HILLS RSL …WE MARCH IN FORMATION WITH OTHER YOUTH GROUPS ALONG BOOMERANG PLACE , FIRST AVE AND BEST ROAD….THE POLICE ARE ON HAND AND STOP TRAFFIC DURING THE MARCH…FAMILY ARE WELCOME TO PHOTOGRAPH THEIR SCOUTS MARCHING AND JOIN THE MEMORIAL SERVICE AT THE CLUB.
SCOUTS MUST BE IN FULL UNIFORM.
BEST TO BRING A HAT ( SCOUT HAT IF POSSIBLE AS ITS UNIFORM )… THE RSL CLUB THEN HOLD AN ANZAC DAY SERVICE AND MEMORIAL. AFTER THE MEMORIAL THEY PUT ON REFRESHMENTS FOR THE YOUTH ATTENDING .
MAYBE YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO THANK PERSON WHO HAS SERVED OUR GREAT COUNTRY.
I will bring the troop flag
ANZAC DAY
THE SCOUTS ARE ALSO INVITED TO ATTEND WITH THEIR FAMILY (FAMILY ACTIVITY NOT A SET SCOUT ACTIVITY ) THE CASTLE HILL RSL DAWN SERVICE AT ANZAC RESERVE KELLYVILLE – CORNER OF WRIGHTS ROAD AND HARRINGTON AVE (AND GREEN ROAD) KELLYVILLE. THE START TIME IS 6AM BUT PARKING MAY BE A PROBLEM,
I WILL BE AT THE RESERVE FROM 4.00AM HELPING HAND OUT THE ORDER OF SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC.THE VENTURER UNIT & SCOUTS HAVE HELPED THE CASTLE HILL R.S.L FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS SINCE THE MEMORIAL WAS MOVED.
IF ANY SCOUT WISHES TO ALSO HELP OUT PLEASE COME ALONG IN FULL NEAT & TIDY UNIFORM WITH A FAMILY MEMBER ANY TIME AFTER 4.00AM any help you could give is always appreciated by the Service men & women attending the Dawn Service.
If you cannot attend due to commitments you may already have such as marching in a pipe band in ceremonies or away on holidays please just stop and take a moment of reflection for the sacrifices & hardships that others have made for us and continue to do so for our country on the ANZAC Day holiday.
THANK YOU TO THE SCOUTS & THEIR FAMILIES FOR THEIR FANTASTIC HELP LAST YEAR HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE
YIS
Shane
E1_Parramatta Disctrict Anzac Dawn Service
All participants will be meeting at the Parramatta RSL, located on Macquarie Street at 3:50am.
At 4.00am all those participating in the March will be asked to assemble outside the Club. At this stage all roads in the vicinity will be closed to traffic by NSW Police and Parramatta work crews. The March will start at 4.15am and should arrive at Prince Alfred Park by 4.30am when the Dawn Service will commence. Those not wanting to march can meet at Prince Alfred Park, but will be under their own parents supervision.
The Dawn Service normally takes about 45-50 minutes, depending on the guest speaker and the number of people laying wreaths.
At the conclusion of the Dawn Service, the marching contingents march back to the Parramatta RSL Club, where a breakfast will be served in the Club auditorium.
The breakfast is open to everyone who attends the Dawn Service. The Club will serve breakfast until everyone is fed, so there is no need to rush.
Parking near the Club will be at a premium. The Club has a multi story car park directly opposite the Club in Macquarie Street, some limited parking adjacent the Club, and street parking.
Leaders will be in charge of your children from the time they arrive at the RSL, to the point when the parade arrives back at the RSL. Once the parade is concluded at the RSL, parents will be responsible for their children, unless otherwise indicated on a separate E1, as some groups are conducting events around ANZAC day.
Full uniform must be worn, with scarf neatly rolled and closed in shoes. Bring a jacket / raincoat if raining.
All Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers are welcome to attend the march.
Please bring this completed E1 with you on the day, or provide to your section leaders prior to the day.
Attendance at the Dawn Service is highly encouraged, and it goes towards your “Their Service – Our Heritage” badge.