Springvale Scouts News Today

By Danielle Kutchel Committing to more than 300 hours of community service at the age of 15 is no mean feat – but for Tahlia Morgan, a Rover with 2nd Springvale Scouts, it was par for the course on her way to achieve the Queen’s Scout award. The Queen’s Scout award is the highest honour a scout can achieve, but it’s a lot of work. Fortunately, it can be spread over three years, and Tahlia was able to rise to the challenge despite the barriers of VCE and Covid. The Queen’s Scout involv...

By Danielle Kutchel Covid-19 couldn’t stop 2nd Springvale Scouts. If anything, the pandemic has been beneficial for the group, as more kids and young people have flocked to the organisation in the wake of eased restrictions. During the pandemic members made the switch to online, using Zoom to participate in their club nights. Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers met weekly via virtual means, continuing on with working on a weekly theme, from environmental issues to cooking. For their per...