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THE SCOUT
LAW, PROMISE AND SYMBOLS
Every
Scout right from Joeys upwards takes on the Scout Oath when they're
invested. The Scout Law and Promise is different for each section and
has been made to take into account the child's age and ability to
comprehend what they are saying. The Joey's one is fairly simple due to
their age, Cubs is the same as the Scout law except for substitution of
the word "Cub" and Scouts, Venturers, Rovers and Leaders all take the
same Scout Law.
| SECTION |
PROMISE |
LAW |
| Joey Scouts |
I
promise
That I will do my best
To love my god, and
Be helpful |
A
Joey Scout Cares,
A Joey Scout Shares |
| Cub Scouts |
On
my honour
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to my god, and
To [the Queen of]*
Australia
To help other people, and
To live by the Cub Scout Law |
Cub
Scouts are loyal and obedient
Cub Scouts do not give in to themselves |
Scouts
Venturers
Rovers
Leaders
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On
my honour
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to my god, and
To [the Queen of]*
Australia
To help other people, and
To live by the Scout Law |
A
Scout is trustworthy.
A Scout is loyal.
A Scout is helpful.
A Scout is friendly.
A Scout is cheerful.
A Scout is considerate.
A Scout is thrifty.
A Scout is courageous.
A Scout is respectful.
A Scout cares for the environment |
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The Scout Sign
The
three-finger salute is used by members of Scout and Guide organizations
around the world when greeting other Scouts and at ceremonies. In most
situations, the salute is made with the palm face out, the thumb
holding down the little finger, and with the fingertips on the brow of
the head.
Robert Baden-Powell chose the three-finger salute for Scouts to
represent the three aspects of the Scout Promise:
Duty to God and King (Queen);
Help others;
Obey the Scout Law.
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The Scout Salute
The
Scout salute is made by holding your right hand in the same position,
but with your first finger pointing to your right eyebrow (and your
elbow out). It is only used when in full uniform as a formal greeting
or sign of respect e.g. when hoisting/breaking open the flag.
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The Scout Handshake
The
left-handed Scout handshake is a formal way of greeting other Scouts of
both genders used by members of Scout and Guide organizations around
the world when greeting other Scouts.
According to the Ashanti
warrior version of the story, then-Colonel Baden-Powell saluted them
with his right hand, but the Ashanti chiefs offered their left hands
and said, "In our land only the bravest of the brave shake hands with
the left hand, because to do so we must drop our shields and our
protection." The Ashantis knew of Baden-Powell's bravery because they
had fought against him and with him, and they were proud to offer the
left hand of bravery. The left hand is also closer to the heart, with
that attendant symbology. |
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Australian Scout Logo
The Three Tips (of the fluer de lys) - represent the three main parts
of the Scout Promise:
Duty to God and Country
Help other people
Keep the Scout Law |
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World Scout logo
The various parts of the World Scout Emblem have a significance to
every member of the Scouting Movement. They stand for:
The Encircling Rope - symbolises the unity and family of the World
Scout Movement;
The Reef Knot - which can't be undone no matter how hard you pull, is
symbollic of the strength of world Scouting's unity and family;
The Two Five-Pointed Stars - stand for truth and knowledge. The 10
points represent the 10 points of the original Scout Law: Honourable,
Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty,
Clean
The World Scout Emblem is white on a royal purple background. In
heraldry, white (or silver) represents purity, and royal purple denotes
leadership and service
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