Scouts (10½-14)
When we meet:
- Tuesdays from 19:45 to 21:00 during term time.
Although we try to arrive before the meeting start time, we cannot guarantee being there early so please ensure a Leader is present before you leave your child.
Contact
To join the waiting list
waitinglist@8thwestwickham.org.uk
The Scout Promise
“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.”
(Versions for other faiths and of none are also available).
The Scout Law
- A Scout is to be trusted.
- A Scout is loyal.
- A Scout is friendly and considerate.
- A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
- A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
- A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
Our Scout Leaders
Claire Weedon (Scout team leader)
I’m Claire, one of the scout leaders. I started Brownies ages 8 and then grew up through Guides and up until I was 27 I was a guide leader. I then took a bit of a break whilst I had kids. I have three. One who is now in Cubs, one in Beavers and one eagerly waiting for Squirrels.
Once my kids started at the 8th, I couldn’t help but feel jealous and so joined up. I’ve been a scout leader since 2022 and been loving all the adventurous activities particularly the water sports.
Outside of Scouts, I’m a teacher and my school’s SENCO.
Jo Wall
I’ve been a Scout Section Assistant since 2017. Prior to that I was a Brownie leader. I moved across to Scouts because my twin girls wanted to be part of a mixed group rather than girls only. In my head, I was only doing this until my girls left scouts, Well, what can I say, my girls left in 2022 and I’m still here! Scouts is an amazing organisation, the opportunities, learnings, support, friendships and activities it offers both Scouts and leaders is phenomenal. I would happily encourage anyone to sign up.
Victoria Simpson
The 8th West Wickham has been a part of our family for a long time, my Husband was a member as a child and now our three boys are following in his foot steps. I started as a parent helper when my oldest started beavers and have since helped on camp with the cubs. It has been wonderful to see so many children grow in confidents and learn new skills. When more help was needed I volunteered to help behind the scenes and supported the web site and social nedia — and now I am a Leader in the Scout Section.