We like to celebrate successes here at Northgate and so want to say well done to Jasmine, Year 7. She is a new member of the Northgate News Team and recently told us that she’d earnt her 6 year Scout badge. In our latest blog, she tells us more about her Scouting journey.
Why do you enjoy going to Scouts?
I like doing Scouts because I get to see all my friends and Scouts is a really good place to go and learn new things weekly.
What is the most exciting thing you have done at Scouts?
Norjam – In august I took part in a worldwide week long camp at the Royal Norfolk Showground. Norjam happens every 5 years and I learnt modern and old skills like bushcraft.
Has there been anything that you have done at Scouts which has challenged you?
Dragon Slayer which is a 7 miles hike. This year it was from Mattishall to East Tuddenham and back. It was hard because there was a checkpoint every 2 miles. My group came 4th out of 6 teams.
What new skills have you learnt whilst being part of the Scouts?
I have learnt a lot of different knots like a sailor man knot, reef knot and figure of 8 knot.
What else would you like to achieve during your time at Scouts?
I would like to achieve my Chief Gold Scout Award, the highest Scout award possible. After that I would like to become a young leader.
Finally, why should others consider joining the Scouts?
People should consider joining Scouts because Scouts is fun, and you meet a lot of new people. You can get a badge like a challenge badge that goes towards the highest badge like the Gold. Some of the challenges are team leader, teamwork and more. You also get year badges for each year you are in Scouting. Recently I got my 6 year Scouting badge which means I have been a Scout for 6 years. You can get up to 18 years.