SCOUT METHOD REVIEWED Calendar of Events January 15 — Deadline for National Membership Registration 15 — Deadline for World Scout Jamboree Applications (adults) 27 — National Carnival Extravaganza 27 — Commissioners’ Quarterly Forum
February 3 — NLC Training (Chaguanas) 17 — Woodbadge Training (HQ) 18-24 — National Scout Week
At the 41st World Scout Conference held in Azerbaijan in August of 2017, the Scout Method was reviewed to ensure alignment with the development of young people today. Conference Document 8 - The scout method review, presents the new interpretation of the Scout Method, and through the Draft Resolution, actions us all to apply this new interpretation.
Scout Movement. It is defined as a system of progressive self-education. It is one method based on the interaction of equally important elements that work together as a cohesive system, and the implementation of these elements in a combined and balanced manner is what makes Scouting unique.
Since the early history of the Scout Movement, the founder Lord Baden-Powell explained the Scout Method from different angles in Scouting for Boys and in his other writings. The Scout Method has inspired millions and millions of Scout leaders and contributed to the unique educational experience … Scouting.
22 — World Founder’s Day 23 — Brownsea Island Night (PaxVale) 24 — National Celebration of Founder’s Day
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The 40th World Scout Conference in Slovenia Conference Resolution number 2014-08 and the Triennial Plan 2014 – 2017 objective under the Educational Method Strategic Priority – “Youth Programme” – stated to revisit the Scout Method. The Conference Resolution and Triennial Plan objective was generated because of the inconsistency in WOSM documents describing the Scout Method. In addition, the need for a review and clarification was requested on a number of occasions during the 1st World Scout Educational Congress1. The Scout Method must also be consistent with the new trends of young people as well as the 21st century competencies and life skills. The Scout Method is an essential system for achieving the educational proposal of the
The eight elements of the Scout Method Illustrated
The eight elements that make up the Scout Method are: • The Scout Promise and Law, • Learning by Doing, • Personal Progression, • Team System, • Adult Support, • Symbolic Framework, • Nature, • Community Involvement. Over the coming months, we will be going into more details of each of the eight elements. The entire Conference Document 8 can be found at www.scout.org.
Scouting Around for Christmas Scout Band Gives the Gift of the Drum
Brian MacFarlane is known for his extraordinary work in mas and design and his annual Christmas production, which has become one of the most highly anticipated events for the festive season.
production, both on and off stage. He was tasked with training the younger drummers, some of whom hailed from Holistic Primary School, and playing a solo for the drum rendition of Little Drummer Boy.
Held at Queen’s Hall from November 26th to December 3rd, this year’s edition, Christmas Joy – the Gift of the Drum, featured drummers from the 2nd Freeport Sea Scout Band. The scout band was invited by master African drummer, Everard “Red Man” Watson, who was responsible for coordinating the show’s drummers. Having worked with 2nd Freeport several times before, Watson entrusted 2nd Freeport to lead the drumming and choreography for the ten-minute opening segment. Tyrek Narcis, band leader of 2nd Freeport, was given a prominent role in the show’s
Practicing for the big day
Group Scout Leader of 2nd Freeport, Darren Narcis, was proud that his group made up eight of the twenty one drummers at the concert. He said it was a great learning experience for 2nd Freeport, especially about theatre and theatre production.
Brian MacFarlane and Tyrek Narcis
Creche Openings
Scouting Around the World ILT Experience
By: Isaac Thomas & Rondell Gulston One light should not stand on its own. Unity is power. Each one of us has one thing or the other that can be useful to someone else. This was the basic gist of the opening and closing ceremony of the 5th Interamerican Leadership Training (ILT) in Quito, Ecuador.
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They never knew that it was possible to form a bond with so many people in so little time, as participants from 49 different countries gathered in one place for one common goal. Although they were different in culture, background and language, to name a few, they realised the only barrier was themselves. For example, the members of the Trinidad and Tobago contingent had never met each other formally before. Siddeeq Shakoor, Assistant Senior Team Leader, Rondell Gulston and Isaac Thomas, are all from different groups. Although Siddeeq and Isaac are from the same district, they were never personally acquainted and Rondell is from a totally different district. Despite this, they were able to come together as if they had known each other for a long time, which is basically our 'Trinbago' culture. However, it was really amazing to see their brothers and
sisters from different parts of the world do the same thing. They both experienced their own challenges on this journey. The greatest challenge of all was getting accustomed to the very cold climate. Another, especially for Isaac, was the food because he is not a fan of rice and Ecuadorians eat a lot of rice... A LOT of it. But eventually their minds were focused elsewhere, in union with everyone at the leadership training, on how to develop themselves and even their fellow participants and team members, to then help further develop their individual NSOs. Local Day and International Night were two of the greatest displays of cultural diversity. During Local Day they learnt about the historical background of the Equator and also the history of Ecuador itself, they mixed with locals who were not scouts. Throughout International Night they saw an enormous number of cultures that were sitting in the same room with them for almost an entire week and that was so mind blowing to experience almost the entire world in one room. In just a few hours it also showed that there is so much we still need to know, if we really want to have world unity and peace.
Views of Ecuador
Saying goodbye was way harder than they could have thought. Isaac isn't one to cry in public but was unable to hold back the tears for his beloved Red Team consisting of Team Advisor, Taranto (Brazil) and members Bri (Aruba), Carolina (Ecuador), Marcelo (Guatemala), Meg (Japan), Jorge (Peru), Seth (USA) and himself.
Middle of the World
The Gold Team led by Flor (Argentina), to which Rondell belonged, was quickly able to establish a special bond that their language barriers could not break. These people were responsible for an awesome week as they spent most of it together and it was really hard knowing that they just might not see them for a long time or even ever again. A unique love was formed between their teams, brothers and sisters from the Caribbean and by extension the entire world of scouting. This experience will never be forgotten. It will always be cherished and they know it is safe to say about all three scouts representing Trinidad and Tobago that they have become even better individuals. The world is in their hands now it's their choice to change the way it spins.
Q&A With ILT Participant Rondell Gulston - Age 21
What is your favourite thing about Scouting: My favorite thing about Scouting is that it calls us all to be better than who we were yesterday. It calls each and every one of us, no matter our backgrounds, to not only grow towards becoming a better individual but to build a better community, and thus nation and world. What are you looking forward to the most at ILT? I am looking forward to experiencing both the similarities and differences of the people of different countries of my region and movement in order to appreciate the great things that unite us and learn and improve on the things that separate us. How do you see yourself contribution to ScoutsTT in the future? First and foremost, I see myself as being an example for youth, in showcasing that the ability of leadership is alive, more now than ever, no matter how young you appear. My contribution would be to connect our members with the goal of once again creating an extended family, not just of a scout group but as a ScoutsTT unit, in order to strengthen us as a national scout organization. I also plan to merge the skills I have learnt along with the ILT's modern practices in order to consistently impact the lives of us youth and the youth to come. History in Scouting: • I joined the movement through the 4th Tunapuna Scout Group in 2001 (Age 5) as a cub scout, eventually becoming a sixer second, then sixer. • I later became a scout in 2007 (Age 10) and then gained the title of patrol leader. • I proceeded to venture scouts in 2012 (Age 16). • Shortly after, I became a scout leader in 2014 (Age 17), which is the position I currently hold.