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Throughout the years we have built up some unique 5th Port Special traditions and keeping them alive is in the hands of your scout! These traditions include:
Fall in and Out Parade at the start/finish of every meeting in the den.
During fall in at the start the flag is raised by a scout
During fall out the flag is lowered by a scout
Roll call is completed at the start of the meeting and scouts answer with the scout Salute and say ‘aye aye’. If a scout is absent, they are declared as ‘lost at sea’.
Fall in/Out parade gives the opportunity for roll call and the communication of the agenda, safety reminders and any other messages for taking home
Each Watch or Six is called after a part of a boat or other nautical term
Launching day takes place on either the last Sunday in April or the first Sunday in May whichever has the most appropriate tide. This is the day when our entire group takes to the water to launch the summer water season.
The uniform is detailed in the uniform section. All sections traditionally travel to and from an activity in uniform. Some sections wear their full uniform on the 1st meeting of every month.
When a scout moves up to another section e.g beaver to cub we call this moving / swimming up and the welcoming section hosts a meeting whereby the scout moving/swimming up is welcomed to the new section. For some of the older sections the scouts are required to climb over the ladder! Parents are always invited to attend .
Scout investiture is a special ceremony where new members are officially welcomed into Scouting worldwide and the scout group. It marks the moment when a young person makes their Scout Promise, pledging to live by the Scout Law and values. During the ceremony, the new member receives their Scout neckerchief and woggle along with their membership badges signifying their formal entry into the Scout community. This event is a meaningful rite of passage, emphasising commitment to teamwork, service, and the spirit of adventure. It’s a proud moment for both the scout and their leaders, as they embark on their Scouting journey.
On my honour I promise that I will do my best, to do my duty to God, to serve my community, to help other people and to live by the Scout Law.
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On my honour I promise that I will do my best to further my understanding and acceptance of a Spiritual Reality, to serve my community, to help other people and to live by the Scout Law.
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On my honour I promise to do my best, to uphold our Scout Principles, to serve my community, to help other people and to live by the Scout Law.
a. A Scout is to be trusted.
b. A Scout is loyal.
c. A Scout is helpful and considerate to all.
d. A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
e. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
f. A Scout has respect for self and others.
g. A Scout respects nature and the environment.