Tag: leadership
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Apr 08 2020
Natasha reflects on her time in scouts
I joined the troop at the end of 2013 and I have grown with the troop. I started off when 1st Claremont only had two patrols – Bats and Eagles – and the troop split into three patrols, adding Boks, that same term I joined. I can’t remember how long after, but the troop got …
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Dec 12 2019
Natasha talks to her school on scouts
I would like to start off with saying that once I joined the scout movement, it has taken over my life and changed it for the better. Most of my free time has been taken up by scouting activities and basically it is the only thing I talk about that is not school related. Also …
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Sep 18 2019
Being a Patrol Leader with Justin
As I approach my last few months as a scout, I wish to reflect on what it has been like to lead a group of children ranging in age from eleven to fourteen. This experience has been one of a kind with me learning new things through the people I have had the privilege of …
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Sep 18 2019
Rebecca reflects on being PL of Bats
Being the patrol leader of a patrol like Bateleurs is not a stagnant position. It’s a role that throws curveballs and has a lot of different facets. I enjoy the challenges it presents and the people I am able to work with while fulfilling this responsibility! First comes the Advancement side of being Patrol Leader. …
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Jun 25 2019
Zoe tells us about the Upton Training Hike in the Jonkershoek Mountains
Although the Upton training hike in the Jonkershoek was long (18km in total) and particularly tiring, it was excellent fun. We did a lot of interesting bases to improve our skills and walked far to improve our endurance and, by the end, we were definitely ready for the shorter, actual Upton Shield. We had to …
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Jun 25 2019
Annual Camp
Annual camp this year will be taking place at Hawequas. In order to make the calendar manageable, the annual camp will be run by two of our Springbok Scouts, Rebecca and Thomas. Hawequas is managed by a warden who lives on site. Annual camp is an important part of scouting and troop development and we …
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