The Patrol System
The Patrol System was introduced by the Founder, Baden-Powell. It is used to train Guides in the skills of self-government, communication, group-management and leadership. The Patrol System encourages: Leadership skills , Teamwork , Responsibility , Peer support , Learning , Cooperation , Confidence , Fun and Friendship.When you become a member of a Guide Unit you will join a small group called a Patrol. A Patrol is made up of girls of different ages, interests, schools, cultures and backgrounds who work together. A Patrol has between four and eight members. A Unit usually contains two or more Patrols. Patrols are self-governed, led by a Patrol Leader and her assistant called the Patrol Second. Many activities are carried out in Patrols and planned by Patrols.
What is a Patrol Leader?
As a Patrol Leader or Patrol Second you will be responsible for Patrol time and looking after your small group of girls. In Charleville, this means getting your patrol to choose a badge to work on, plan activities with your patrol and carry them out. You will also need to ensure your Patrol carries out their weekly chores and jobs that help our hut and unit run smoothly.
Junior Leaders
In 2015, we now have two Junior Leaders (the first ever two in Charleville). Junior Leaders are Guides aged 14-17 years who work in a leadership role within a younger-aged Guides. They are also a part of the Lyrebird Patrol (High School aged group of girls).
Junior BP Award
Congratulations to AS, who achieved her Junior BP award at the end of last year. This badge is one of the three highest awards achievable by Girl Guides, is named after our founder Lord Baden-Powell, and requires girls to complete 12 significant challenges across the areas of Guiding Traditions, World Guiding, Service, Patrol System, Outdoors and Promise and Law. Congratulations to our latest Junior BP recipient and we look forward to watching you achieve your BP awards in the future.