Guides mark Thinking Day together
Girl Guides around the world celebrated Thinking Day on February 22.
This is in memory of the founders of Girl Guides and Scouts, Lord and Lady Baden-Powell with birthdays on this date.
Pahiatua girls travelled to Feilding on the Saturday to celebrate Thinking Day and honour girls in the region that had earned significant awards in the past 12 months.
The morning was showery and while the rain was very welcome by Feilding residents it did make things a wee bit damp for the activities. A Girl Guide is always prepared — the rain did not deter us. Lots of raincoats and umbrellas meant that around 75 girls from Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatu¯ and Tararua districts earned their Thinking Day 2020 badge.
This year every country member of WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) is studying Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. They learn through a series of fun activities and games. Despite the rain the girls had a good time, made new friends and learned about how we are all different, but important members of society.
Four of our girls were honoured at the regional awards. The awards require the girls to undertake a significant amount of work over several years, trying new things, developing new skills, undertaking service and showing leadership:
Kerianne Prince: Gold Koru — Highest brownie award. Ella Pinfold-Orr: Gold Endeavour — Highest Guide Award. Aaliyah Robinson: Peak Award — Major Ranger Award. Emma Brunton: Queen’s Guide — Highest Ranger Award.