The Scout Promise and Law The Scout Motto is Be Prepared Each section has its own promise.  Over the years these have been updated and there are also alternatives to the traditional promise, including for those who don’t subscribe to a faith.    Each Scout selects the promise they feel comfortable with and wish to use.  We normally give them a letter to take home to explain the choice.  When the choice is made, the parents sign the letter and return it to us.    Their choice of promise will be the promise they make when they are invested.    Below is the “Traditional” promise and the most common “Alternative” promise, together with the Laws for each section.
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On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to uphold our scout values, to do my duty to the King, to help other people and to keep the Scout Law.
1.	A Scout is to be trusted. 2.	 A Scout is loyal. 3.	 A Scout is friendly and considerate. 4.	 A Scout belongs to the worldwide         family of Scouts. 5.	 A Scout has courage in all           difficulties. 6.	 A Scout makes good use of time         and is careful of possessions and         property. 7.	 A Scout has self-respect and          respect for others. Scout Law There is just one version of the
The two stars on the fleur-de-lis stand for Truth & Knowledge. Each star has five points. The ten points of the stars once represented the ten points of the original Scout Law. However, now there are only seven Scout Laws. Here is what the different parts of the badge are also meant to signify.
Heraldic Colours:  White or silver for purity.   Royal Purple denotes Leadership and Service.  Baden Powell:  “The badge was taken from the north point we used on maps.”            Traditional promise: Duty to God Alternative promise: Uphold our Scout Values Service to others Obedience to the Scout Law The Bond of the Family of Scouting The Reef Knot  cannot be undone however hard it is pulled.  It is symbolic of the strength of world scouting’s unity and family. The Encircling Rope represents the unity and family of the World Scout Movement. Truth Knowledge I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love God. I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love our world. Promise - Traditional          Promise - Alternative
What is the World Membership badge meant to represent?
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We are always pleased to hear from adults who are interested in joining our team; more volunteers means more scouting opportunities for young people. We have to ensure that we have sufficient team members and the physical space to accommodate the youngsters in our Group. We take as many children as we can; however, we do have a waiting list. Contact Ken Gaskell if you would like to know more about volunteering or getting your child onto our waiting list. Age Groups Squirrels from 4 to 6 years. Our Squirrel Drey opened in March 2023. Beavers from 6 years to 8 years. Our Colony opened in September 2018. Cubs from 8 years to 10½ years. Our Pack opened in January 2019. Scouts 10½ years to 14 years. Our Troop opened in October 2019. Explorers 14 years to 18 years, this is run at District level.
There is just one version of the Cub Scout Law
Cub Scouts always do their best, think of others before themselves and do a good turn every day.
I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God and the King to help other people and to keep the Cub Scout Law.
I promise that I will do my best to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to the King, to help other people and to keep the Cub Scout Law.
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God and to the King, To help other people And to keep the Scout Law
Beavers Promise - Traditional          Promise - Alternative I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love God. I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love our world. Beavers Promise - Traditional          Promise - Alternative I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love God. I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love our world.
Promise - Traditional Promise - Alternative
Promise - Traditional Promise - Alternative
50th Wakefield (North Ossett) Scout Group
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