End of the Spring Term

[smallhobbit]

Last week we did some more activities towards the Brownies Express Myself theme badge, including making a pop up card.  In theory, a number of the girls should soon be awarded the badge, once we have done one more short activity.  However, it does require them to have completed an interest badge at home.  Sometimes we will (although against the rules) do an interest badge in our weekly meeting, but since the three relevant badges are Baking, Painting and Performing they really should be able to do something.  Performing might not be as easy, (although one Brownie videoed herself acting out various short scenes from Harry Potter, so it isn't impossible), and we encourage any of the girls who are singing/dancing/acting either at after school clubs, or other classes, to ask their teachers to sign them off. 

This week they did some activities to earn a badge designed by another Brownie pack, called Feathers and Flamingos.  Naturally, Flamingo led the session, with a quiz, a word search and then making a card parrot which balanced on one finger.  All those present were awarded a badge.

We also gave each of the Brownies an Easter egg at the end, since this was our last meeting before Easter.  We had waited until the meeting to see how many came (we were aware of a school trip happening the same day), and then I walked across the road to the supermarket to buy the eggs.  Of course, as I am walking back carrying 12 Easter eggs, not all of which fitted into the bag I had, the intermittent snow/hail decided to fall on me.  Timing, as they say, is everything.

Comments

[corvidology]

Do...erm... ex-brownies qualify for an Easter egg? Queen's Guide?

[smallhobbit]

You needed to be present in the room to qualify. We're having to economise given the stupid increase on subs Girlguiding HQ are making.

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Oh, that was not good egg-carrying weather! I am glad the girls are doing well. Nice to hear what you're up to.

[smallhobbit]

It was absolutely the worst possible moment!

[sister_raphael]

It sounds like a pretty successful time, even in spite of the inclement weather.

[smallhobbit]

Yes, it all worked well.

[rusty_armour]

I know it's not always possible for Brownies to get help on badges from their parents, so I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing for some work to be done on interest badges during weekly meetings, even though it against the rules. All the same, I can understand your frustration when there are fairly simple things that can be done at home to earn these badges.

The Feathers and Flamingos activities sound like a lot of fun and a great way to earn a badge. It's really nice that each of the Brownies was given an Easter egg at the end of the meeting. :-)

[smallhobbit]

We're always prepared to bend the requirements to ensure that where we think the Brownie has done her best given her own circumstances she will earn a badge. But at the same time I don't think it's unreasonable for a parent to give their child some encouragement. It was a good way to end the term.