Award for Aughnacloy Scouts
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Pictured at the Queen Scout Award ceremoy are Lorraine Gillespie (Leader), Erinn Morrow, Gillian Brush, Sarah Morrow and Raymond Gillespie (Leader), representing 1st Aughnacloy Explorer Scouts
AN award ceremony was held in the Civic Centre at Craigavon recently during which the Chief Commissioner of Scouting for Northern Ireland, Colin Lammy, presented awards.
1st Aughnacloy Explorer Scouts had three recipients . Sarah Morrow, Gillian Brush and Erinn Morrow travelled to Craigavon accompanied by their parents and explorer leaders, Raymond and Lorraine Gillespie, to receive the Queen Scout Award. This is the highest award achievable within the Scouting movement.
This award was first known as the King Scout Award and was introduced by King Edward VII in 1909 following discussions with Lord Baden Powell (founder of Scouting). It became known as the Queen Scout Award when the present monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, continued the tradition following the death of her father King George VI.
To achieve this prestigious award, the girls had to complete a series of challenges which included a physical challenge, community service, volunteer work at the Scout centre, numerous hikes and camps and a four-day canoeing expedition on Upper Lough Erne.
These were all achieved over a two-year period through the hard work and dedication of the girls and their leaders who kept them well motivated.
Congratulations to the girls and their leaders for all they have achieved for themselves and for 1st Aughnacloy Explorer Scouts.
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