Luseland Guiding Family holds Annual Enrolment Ceremony

The members of the Luseland Guiding Family joined together for the annual enrolment ceremony. Using a campfire theme, the evening began with the Sparks singing their opening song, followed by the Spark promise. The new Sparks repeated their promise and were given their enrolment pin, after which each girl was excited to add the first pieces of tinder to the fire.

The Brownies followed and danced around the toadstool in the age-old tradition. The new Brownies were then taken to the pond where they repeated the verse – “Twist me and turn me and show me an elf. I looked in the water and there saw myself”. Each girl then added their small logs to the fire as they introduced themselves and told the parents what their favourite part of being a Brownie is.

As the fire grew, the Guides joined the circle and repeated their promise as they were enrolled. They added the logs to the fire and spoke about the values they learn in Guides, including honesty, care for the environment and concern for others.

Finally, the Pathfinders were enrolled and added the flames to the fire. With the circle complete everyone settled in for a time of campfire singing and a story. The girls heard the story of the Magic Necklace, which tells how Girl Guides grew from a small group of girls to a worldwide organization. As the campfire came to a close, the 30 girls enrolled in the Guiding Family in Luseland repeated their promise again, aware that they are now a part of that magic necklace that circles the globe.