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Reynella Scout Group

Weekly Update
This weeks update includes;
  • REVIEW: Scout Roonka Camp
  • Scouts SA now accepts Sports Vouchers!
  • The Scouts Australia Youth Program: Let's Learn More About Special Interest Areas (SIAs)
  • Term Fees
  • Community Directory
  • AJ2025 Easter Fundraising Raffle
  • Section Updates
  • Diary Dates
If you have any questions about the Scout Group please reach out to myself (details below) our your Section Leaders.

Yours in Scouting,

Kathryn Affleck
Group Leader

Mb: 0413 448 056
Em: gl.reynella@sa.scouts.com.au 

PS - Did you know the bottom of these weekly emails includes a list of diary dates? We encourage families to put these in their diary. We are already starting to populate the diary dates for Term Two.
Facebook Page (Public)
Website
Click Here To: View the “Group Plan (2023 to 2025)”
REVIEW:
Friday 8th to Monday 11th March
Scout Roonka Camp

The Scout Section spent the long weekend at Roonka River Adventure Park!
Scouts SA Now Accepts Sports Vouchers!

What is the Sports Vouchers Program? It is an SA Government initiative that helps families cover the costs of their children's sports and recreation activities. All children living in South Australia, from Reception to Year 9, are eligible for a Sports Voucher each calendar year.

The Sports Voucher Program contributes $100 to the Branch Membership Fee (in the Reynella Scout Group the Branch Membership Fee is included in the Term Fee payment).

Scouts SA hopes that the Sports Voucher Program makes Scouting more accessible and affordable for everyone.  Apply today via the online portal!

When the use of your Sports Voucher is approved your will be notified by Scouts SA Head Office via email. The Scout Group will then split the discount throughout your remaining term fee invoices for the calendar year.
Click Here To: Read More About "Sports Voucher Redemption"
Click Here To: Apply To Use Your Sports Voucher Through Scouting
The Scouts Australia Youth Program:
Let's Learn More About Special Interest Areas (SIAs)

Special Interest Areas encourage Scouts from all Sections (Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers) to try new things and pursue existing interests. Scouts set their own goals in one of the six Special Interest Areas, enabling them to design a project that interests and challenges them personally.

Special Interest Areas give young people ownership of their own development. Research tells us that this is important to learning success.

Special Interest Areas build upon skills such as creativity, independence, and problem-solving. They also teach Scouts to set, plan towards, and achieve goals with projects deliberately open-ended and designed to meet the individual needs of each Scout.

The Special Interest Areas provide scope for adaptability and future proofing of the Achievement Pathways. For example, when new and emerging technologies are developed, they can easily be pursued by Scouts without having to create new Special Interest Areas.
Arizona (Cub)
Learn a New Song On The Flute

Project: Learn A New Song On The Flute
Area: Arts and Literature

Goal:
  • To learn a new song on the flute.
  • I will be supported by my music teacher.

Review:
  • What was the most important thing you learned? That you can’t change the notes they have to be the right ones or it won’t sound right.
  • What was the hardest part of your Special Interest Area? They were new songs where I had to learn new notes and remember where my fingers needed to be.
  • How do you feel about your Special Interest Area Project? I feel proud playing in front of the scout group for the first time and completing my goal. I enjoyed reaching my goal but didn’t enjoy practicing the same song every day.
  • In what ways have you developed by doing this Project? Committed to the task until I completed my goal, the SPICES I covered were Character and Social as I worked with my flute teacher.
  • How could you continue or extend this Special Interest Area? Continuing to practice and learn new notes and songs.
Click Here To: Watch A Video On Special Interest Areas (SIAs)
Term One Fees

Term One Fee invoices have been issued to all registered members. Invoices are sent via email through our accounting system (ReckonOne). If you have not received your invoice please check your junk mail folder.

We believe in the value of Scouting for everyone. If you are experiencing financial hardship we encourage you to reach out. If you initiate discussions we can work together find options to support your family’s continued involvement in Scouting. The Scout Group supports extensions on payment terms and payment plans. Scouts SA also has financial support available.
Term Fee Consultation

The Reynella Scout Group Term Fee covers the ongoing facilitation of Scouting within the Scout Group. We believe the Reynella Scout Group offers value for money.

In 2023 the Reynella Scout Group Term Fee was $105. However, to keep up with our increasing expenses, our term fees must increase in 2024.

We will consult with families on this increase; with member families asked to vote on a preferred fee structure moving forward. A new Term Fee will be set (from Term Two onwards) as a result of this consultation.

OPTION ONE: Increased Term Fees
Term Fee: $115
Annual Fundraising Levy: $40
In this fee structure, families would be asked to assist at a fundraising activity annually or pay the Fundraising Levy.

OPTION TWO: Increased Fundraising / Group Support
Term Fee: $105
Term Assistance Levy: $40
In this fee structure, families would be asked to assist the Scout Group in some way each term or pay the assistance levy.

More information is available in the attachments below.
Click Here To: Read More About "What Do The Term Fees Include?"
Click Here To: Read More About "Term Fee Consultation"
Click Here To: Complete "Term Fee Consultation" Survey
Community Directory

In support of our Scouting community, the Reynella Scout Group has compiled a Community Directory. This directory lists business that are linked to or have supported the Scout Group. Check out the Community Directory via the link below.

If you have a business you would like to list on the Community Directory you can find the link to do so at the bottom of the Community Directory webpage.
Click Here To: View Our "Community Directory"
Section Updates
Youth Achievements:

Check out Terrain to see your child’s progression against their badgework goals. Or reach out to a Leader for more information.
Click Here To Visit: Scouts | Terrain
Joey Scout Section:
6:00 to 7:30 pm Wednesdays

Next week is our "Grandparents and Special Friends" weekly activity. Joey Scouts will be participating in a gardening activity with a Grandparent / Special Friend. Please bring a Grandparent / Special Friend.
Click Here To Join: Private Facebook Group for Joey Scout Section
Cub Scout Section:
6:00 to 7:30 pm Mondays

This week was "Preparing for Camp". Lulu said, "I liked that we got to build a tent. I found it challenging to build a tent. Next time it would be good to have more time."

Next week is "Harmony Week". Cub Scouts will be learning about the cultural diversity in the community.
Cub Scout Section:
6:30 to 8:00 pm Tuesdays

This week was "Preparing for Camp". Lulu said, "I liked that we got to build a tent. I found it challenging to build a tent. Next time it would be good to have more time."

Next week is "Harmony Week". Cub Scouts will be learning about the cultural diversity in the community.
Click Here To Join: Private Facebook Group for Cub Scout Section
Scout Section:
7:00 to 9:00 pm Thursdays

This week was "What Wil We Catch?" Mishikaa said, "This activity was great. I liked pulling up the crab nets. Catching fish was challenging. Next time we could have more crab nets."

Next week is our "Riddle Scavenger Hunt" weekly activity. The Scout Unit will be completing a scavenger hunt around the suburbs of Old Reynella. A completed permission form (online via Operoo) is required to attend. Drop off and pick up will be from the Scout Hall.
Click Here To Join: Private Facebook Group for Scout Section
Diary Dates

Friday 15th to Sunday 17th March 2024
Family Camp
@ Woodhouse Adventure Park
For Families

Wednesday 24th April 2024
ANZAC Eve Commemoration
@ Reynella Scout Group
For Joeys, Cubs, Scouts

Thursday 25th April 2024
ANZAC Dawn Service
@ Dawn Service Near You
For Families

Saturday 11th May 2024
TrailJam
@ Belair National Park
For Families

Friday 24th to Sunday 26th May 2024
Scout Survival Camp
@ TBD
For Scouts

Sunday 26th May 2024
Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser
@ Bunnings Reynella
For Parents

Friday 21st to 23rd June 2024
Cub Scout Camp
@ TBD
For Cubs

Saturday 22nd to Sunday 23rd June 2024
Joey Scout Camp
@ TBD
For Joeys

6th to 15th January 2025
26th Australian Jamboree 2025 (AJ2025)
@ Maryborough, Queensland
For Scouts
 
Click Here To View: Outdoor Adventure Opportunities
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