For the main Smoke Signal post each quarter
Jul 18 2023
In Term 2, Meerkats had their annual photo. We were happy to welcome Nick back (aka Fox). Term ended too quickly, with the Burrow Up Ceremony of Daniel, Max and Zane who had been with us for the full two years. Daniel and Max were able to achieve their Gold Stars – the Meerkats’ highest …
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Jul 18 2023
One of my favourite experiences at 1st Claremont is seeing how it can involve the whole family and span multiple generations. Last term we saw that happen on at least two occasions: When Ella was invested as a Meerkat, her dad Nick presented her scarf – Nick has just rejoined as one of the Meerkat …
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Jul 18 2023
Eagles has, as always, put their best into the term. From working together in meetings to doing patrol community service on the beach Eagles has never been better. I feel like we have really gelled as a patrol thanks to the patrol meeting and our extra activities. I think our notice board has really improved …
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Jul 18 2023
Kestrels Company Termly Report Term 2 of 2023 was very eventful for the Kestrels Company. Many business ventures were pursued , including James’ First Class hike, Juliet’s Discoverer community service, a patrol meeting, a massive profit margin resultant of a badge frenzy, a very wet patrol camp, and an overall 2nd Place in Moscip finish. …
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Jul 18 2023
Goshawks Patrol Camp Day 1: We started the day off by getting all the equipment in the trailer and Ethan realised we forgot the tents. Once we got there we had to carry everything across the bridge because the river had overflowed. Then Ethan realised we had forgotten the gas Stoves back at the hall. …
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Jul 18 2023
The term has been a bumpy transitional period for the patrol. A new patrol leader brings new expectations and changes. I think the Swifts patrol should feel proud as they have done well in taking these changes in stride. In the future I would like to bring attendance of Troop meetings and external activities up …
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Jul 18 2023
Bateleurs Patrol Camp Day 1 We started off at the hall, an hour before was originally stated because Tim managed to misread the campsite time details and we would not make it in time for the gate to still be open. In the rush we nearly forgot the gas which we needed for every meal. …
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Jul 18 2023
From the 14 of April to the 16 of April senior cubs from all over the Western Cape came to Hawequas for the annual survivor cubs camp. The aim of the camp is to prepare cubs over the age of 10 for scouts mostly through survivor based games and activities. The 71 cubs were divided …
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