LIFE & STYLE
Richmond District Girl Guides celebrate outstanding achievements
Richmond District Girl Guides wrapped up Term 3 on a high note with a special Awards Ceremony recognising the achievements, growth, and dedication of its young members.
The evening was filled with pride and celebration as family, friends, and fellow Guides gathered to applaud the girls’ efforts.
The highlight of the night was the presentation of the Junior Baden Powell Award to Annara D, marking a significant milestone in her Guiding journey.
The Junior Baden Powell Award( JBP) is the highest honour a Girl Guide aged 7 – 11 can achieve and is named after Guiding and Scouting founder, Robert Baden-Powell.
To earn this award, a Guide must complete 12 challenges that deepen her understanding of the Promise and Law, World Guiding, The Outdoors, Patrol System, Service, and Guiding Traditions.
The celebration also recognised Willow D, who achieved her Bronze Endeavour Award, and Mackenzie G, who received her Silver Endeavour Award
Guide Annara D receiving her JBP Award. important milestones marking their progress toward the Junior Baden Powell and Baden Powell Awards respectively.
The ceremony was attended by parents, Leaders, and Guides from all sections, who were honoured to welcome Robyn Preston, State MP for the Hawkesbury, as special guest to present the awards. Her attendance added an extra sense of occasion and encouragement for the young recipients.
Richmond Girl Guides continues to offer a supportive and empowering environment
Junior Guide Willow D receiving her Bronze Endeavour.
Guide Mackenzie G receiving her Silver Endeavour
for girls aged 5 to 17. Junior Guides( 5 – 9 years) meet Mondays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, while Guides( 10 – 13 years) and Senior Guides( 14 – 17 years) meet Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Richmond Guide Hall, Bourke Street, Richmond.
For more information, contact Kahlia Hitchcock on 0473 746 127 or email richmondgirlguides @ hotmail. com.
Guides, Unit Helpers and Robyn Preston celebrating with cake!
( L-R) Annara D, Mackenzie G, Willow D.
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