Today is St George’s Day. We all know St George as the patron saint of England, but Robert Baden-Powell also chose him to be the patron saint of Scouting. On this day, we remember St George and his dedication to duty, his bravery and courage, and always looking danger in the face and fighting against all odds. These are attributes those in Scouting are trying to emulate.
In past years, there has been a parade through the town of all members of Scouting in the District, and we have had a service where we have renewed our promise. There is no parade this year – but we can still remember our promise and try to live up to our promise. So put your uniform on or just stand and make the Scout Sign and let’s renew our promise again – and remember the courage of St George.
Beavers
As a Beaver the promise you made was
“I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love God”
Cubs
As a Cub the promise you made was
“I promise to do my best, to do my duty to God and to the Queen, the help other people and to keep the Cub Scout Law”
The Cub Scout law states:
“Cub Scouts always do their best, think of others before themselves, and do a good turn every day.”
Scouts
As a Scout the promise you made was
“On my honour, I promise to do my best, to do my duty to God and to the Queen, the help other people and to keep the Scout Scout Law”
The Scout Scout law states:
1. A Scout is to be trusted
2. A Scout is loyal
3. A Scout is friendly and considerate
4. A Scout belongs to the world-wide family of Scouts
5. A Scout has courage in all difficulties
6. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property
7. A Scout has self-respect and respect for others
