Leslie's historic UK Guide Badge Syllabuses

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1943 POR - World Citizenship Certificate


When a Ranger has gained the H.E.S. Armlet, or has worked at the basic training for at least a year, she may specialize and work for a Ranger Certificate.  A Certificate is given for each section when a test in any one subject has been passed.  The examinations of recognised outside societies should, where possible, be taken to qualify for Ranger Certificates.

EMPIRE KNOWLEDGE

1) Know the history of the growth of the British Empire and be able to tell the stories of at east four Empire builders.

2) Make a special study of one Dominion, or India and two Colonies, as regards their history, geography, types of people, agriculture, industries, songs and dances, famous men and women, etc.

3) Produce a list of books read (travel, novels, etc.), about the country chosen.

4) Have corresponded for at least a year with a Ranger living in one of the countries chosen.

INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

1) Have a knowledge of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, i.e. its organization, functions and publications. 

2) Point out on a map of the world countries which are members of the World Association; know their uniforms and Tenderfoot badges, and recognise their flags.

3) Choose one country (not within the British Commonwealth of Nations) and show an outline knowledge of its geography, agriculture, industries, history, peoples, customs, famous men and women.  Make a pictorial record of her work as it progresses, and choose on e aspect of this outline for special study, eg. art, a particular industry, achievements of a notable person, etc.

4) Take every opportunity of meeting people of other nationalities.  Make contact with at least one foreigner (not necessarily a Ranger) in her own locality.

LINGUIST

1) Have sufficient knowledge of a foreign language to be able to write a letter to a foreigner, welcoming her to the Ranger's country and arranging to meet her.

2) Be ale to meet a foreigner arriving in London, or at the place where the Ranger lives, and interpret all likely needs as to railway, luggage, station, trains, booking office, cloakroom, restaurant, post office, etc.

3) Be able to accompany a foreigner on a marketing or shopping expedition, and know the names of the principal types of shops.

4) Direct a foreigner to any required place.

5) Read and translate a paragraph of a foreign newspaper at sight.

1947 POR - World Service


EMPIRE KNOWLEDGE

1) Know the history of the growth of the British Commonwealth of National and be able to tell the stories of at least four Empire builders.

2) Make a special study of one Dominion, or India, or two Colonies, as regards their history, geography, types of people, agriculture, industries, songs and dances, famous men and women, etc.

3) Produce a list of books read (travel, novels, etc.), about the country chosen.

4) Have corresponded for at least a year with someone living in one of the countries chosen.

INTERNATIONAL KNOWLDEGE

1) Take every opportunity of meeting people of other nationalities.  Make contact with at least one foreigner (not necessarily a Ranger) in her own locality.

2) Choose one country  (not within the British Commonwealth of Nations) and show an outline knowledge of its geography, agriculture, industries, history, peoples, customs, famous men and women.  Make a pictorial record of her work as it progresses, and choose one aspect of this outline for special study, e.g. art, a particular industry, achievements of a notable person, etc.

3) Have a knowledge of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, i.e. its organisation , functions, and publications.  (Publications from Headquarters).

4) Point out on a map of the world countries which are members of the World Association; know their uniforms and Tenderfoot badges, and recognise their flags.

LINGUIST

1) Have sufficient knowledge of a foreign language to be able to write a letter to a foreigner, welcoming her to the Ranger's country and arranging to meet her.

2) Be able to meet a foreigner arriving in London, or at the ;lace where the Ranger lives, and interpret all likely needs as to railway, luggage, station, trains, booking office, cloakroom, restaurant, post office, etc.

3) Be able to accompany a foreigner on a marketing or shopping expedition, and know the names of the principal types of shops.

4) Direct a foreigner to any required place.

5) Read and translate a paragraph of a foreign newspaper at sight.

1950 POR - World Service


BRITISH COMMONWEALTH AND EMPIRE KNOWLEDGE

1) Know the history of the growth of the British Commonwealth of Nations and be able to tell the stories of at least four Empire builders.

2) Make a special study of one Dominion, or India, or two Colonies, as regards their history, geography, types of people, agriculture, industries, songs and dances, famous men and women, etc.

3) Produce a list of books read (travel, novels, etc.), about the country chosen.

4) Have corresponded for at least a year with someone living in one of the countries chosen.

INTERNATIONAL KNOWLDEGE

1) Take every opportunity of meeting people of other nationalities.  Make contact with at least one foreigner (not necessarily a Ranger) in her own locality.

2) Choose one country  (not within the British Commonwealth of Nations) and show an outline knowledge of its geography, agriculture, industries, history, peoples, customs, famous men and women.  Make a pictorial record of her work as it progresses, and choose one aspect of this outline for special study, e.g. art, a particular industry, achievements of a notable person, etc.

3) Have a knowledge of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, i.e. its organisation , functions, and publications.  (Publications from Headquarters).

4) Point out on a map of the world countries which are members of the World Association; know their uniforms and Tenderfoot badges, and recognise their flags.

LINGUIST

1) Have sufficient knowledge of a foreign language to be able to write a letter to a foreigner, welcoming her to the Ranger's country and arranging to meet her.

2) Be able to meet a foreigner arriving in London, or at the ;lace where the Ranger lives, and interpret all likely needs as to railway, luggage, station, trains, booking office, cloakroom, restaurant, post office, etc.

3) Be able to accompany a foreigner on a marketing or shopping expedition, and know the names of the principal types of shops.

4) Direct a foreigner to any required place.

5) Read and translate a paragraph of a foreign newspaper at sight.

1953 POR - World Service


BRITISH COMMONWEALTH AND EMPIRE KNOWLEDGE

1) Know the history of the growth of the British Commonwealth of Nations and be able to tell the stories of at least four Empire builders.

2) Make a special study of one Dominion, or India, or two Colonies, as regards their history, geography, types of people, agriculture, industries, songs and dances, famous men and women, etc.

3) Produce a list of books read (travel, novels, etc.), about the country chosen.

4) Have corresponded for at least a year with someone living in one of the countries chosen.

INTERNATIONAL KNOWLDEGE

1) Take every opportunity of meeting people of other nationalities.  Make contact with at least one foreigner (not necessarily a Ranger) in her own locality.

2) Choose one country  (not within the British Commonwealth of Nations) and show an outline knowledge of its geography, agriculture, industries, history, peoples, customs, famous men and women.  Make a pictorial record of her work as it progresses, and choose one aspect of this outline for special study, e.g. art, a particular industry, achievements of a notable person, etc.

3) Have a knowledge of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, i.e. its organisation , functions, and publications.  (Publications from Headquarters).

4) Point out on a map of the world countries which are members of the World Association; know their uniforms and Tenderfoot badges, and recognise their flags.

LINGUIST

1) Have sufficient knowledge of a foreign language to be able to write a letter to a foreigner, welcoming her to the Ranger's country and arranging to meet her.

2) Be able to meet a foreigner arriving in London, or at the ;lace where the Ranger lives, and interpret all likely needs as to railway, luggage, station, trains, booking office, cloakroom, restaurant, post office, etc.

3) Be able to accompany a foreigner on a marketing or shopping expedition, and know the names of the principal types of shops.

4) Direct a foreigner to any required place.

5) Read and translate a paragraph of a foreign newspaper at sight.

1957 POR - World Service


BRITISH COMMONWEALTH KNOWLEDGE

1) Know the history of the growth of the British Commonwealth of Nations and be able to tell the stories of at least four Empire builders.

2) Make a special study of one Dominion, or two Colonies, and show a knowledge of the history, geography, types of people, agriculture, industries, songs and dances, famous men and women, etc.

3) Keep a list of books read about the chosen country/countries, fact or fiction.

4) Have corresponded for at least a year with someone living in one of the chosen countries.

5) Know when and why the United Nations was founded.  Have some knowledge of the aims and activities of two of its specialized agencies or commissions, e.g. World Health Organisation; Food and Agricultural Organisation; United Nations Education al, Scientific and Cultural Organisation; Human Rights Commission; etc.

INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

1) Take every opportunity of meeting people of other nationalities.  Make contact with at least one person of another country (not necessarily a Ranger) in her own locality.

2) Choose one country (not within the British Commonwealth of Nations) and show an outline knowledge of its geography, agriculture, industries, history, peoples, customs, famous men and women.  Make a pictorial record of her work as it progresses, and choose one aspect of this outline for special study, e.g. art, a particular industry, achievements of a notable person, etc.  Know something of the history of its Guide Association(s), if any.

3) Have a knowledge of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, i.e. its organization, functions and publications.  Point out on a map of the world countries which are members of the World Association.

4) Know when and why the United Nations was founded.  Have some knowledge of the aims and activities of two of its specialized agencies or commissions, e.g. World Health Organisation; Food and Agricultural Organisation; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation; Human Rights Commission; etc.

LINGUIST

1) Write a letter in a foreign language welcoming a visitor to the candidate's own country and arranging to meet her.

2) Meet a visitor on arrival; take her shopping (or marketing) and sightseeing, conducting the expedition in the chosen language, and showing that she can be of real service to a stranger in her own neighbourhood.

3) Know something about the available boat, train, and air services of her own country, and where to get detailed information.

4) Read and translate at sight a paragraph of a newspaper written in the chosen language.

Note: The tester may impersonate the visitor if necessary.

1960 POR - World Service


COMMONWEALTH KNOWLEDGE

1) Know the history of the growth of the British Commonwealth of Nations and be able to tell the stories of at least four Empire builders.

2) Make a special study of one Dominion, or two Colonies, and show a knowledge of the history, geography, types of people, agriculture, industries, songs and dances, famous men and women, etc.

3) Keep a list of books read about the chosen country/countries, fact or fiction.

4) Have corresponded for at least a year with someone living in one of the chosen countries.

5) Know when and why the United Nations was founded.  Have some knowledge of the aims and activities of two of its specialized agencies or commissions, e.g. World Health Organisation; Food and Agricultural Organisation; United Nations Education al, Scientific and Cultural Organisation; Human Rights Commission; etc.

INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

1) Take every opportunity of meeting people of other nationalities.  Make contact with at least one person of another country (not necessarily a Ranger) in her own locality.

2) Choose one country (not within the British Commonwealth of Nations) and show an outline knowledge of its geography, agriculture, industries, history, peoples, customs, famous men and women.  Make a pictorial record of her work as it progresses, and choose one aspect of this outline for special study, e.g. art, a particular industry, achievements of a notable person, etc.  Know something of the history of its Guide Association(s), if any.

3) Have a knowledge of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, i.e. its organization, functions and publications.  Point out on a map of the world countries which are members of the World Association.

4) Know when and why the United Nations was founded.  Have some knowledge of the aims and activities of two of its specialized agencies or commissions, e.g. World Health Organisation; Food and Agricultural Organisation; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation; Human Rights Commission; etc.

LINGUIST

1) Write a letter in a foreign language welcoming a visitor to the candidate's own country and arranging to meet her.

2) Meet a visitor on arrival; take her shopping (or marketing) and sightseeing, conducting the expedition in the chosen language, and showing that she can be of real service to a stranger in her own neighbourhood.

3) Know something about the available boat, train, and air services of her own country, and where to get detailed information.

4) Read and translate at sight a paragraph of a newspaper written in the chosen language.

Note: The tester may impersonate the visitor if necessary.

1961 (July) POR - World Service


COMMONWEALTH KNOWLEDGE

1) Know the history of the growth of the British Commonwealth of Nations and be able to tell the stories of at least four Empire builders.

2) Make a special study of one Dominion, or two Colonies, and show a knowledge of the history, geography, types of people, agriculture, industries, songs and dances, famous men and women, etc.

3) Keep a list of books read about the chosen country/countries, fact or fiction.

4) Have corresponded for at least a year with someone living in one of the chosen countries.

5) Know when and why the United Nations was founded.  Have some knowledge of the aims and activities of two of its specialized agencies or commissions, e.g. World Health Organisation; Food and Agricultural Organisation; United Nations Education al, Scientific and Cultural Organisation; Human Rights Commission; etc.

INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

1) Take every opportunity of meeting people of other nationalities.  Make contact with at least one person of another country (not necessarily a Ranger) in her own locality.

2) Choose one country (not within the British Commonwealth of Nations) and show an outline knowledge of its geography, agriculture, industries, history, peoples, customs, famous men and women.  Make a pictorial record of her work as it progresses, and choose one aspect of this outline for special study, e.g. art, a particular industry, achievements of a notable person, etc.  Know something of the history of its Guide Association(s), if any.

3) Have a knowledge of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, i.e. its organization, functions and publications.  Point out on a map of the world countries which are members of the World Association.

4) Know when and why the United Nations was founded.  Have some knowledge of the aims and activities of two of its specialized agencies or commissions, e.g. World Health Organisation; Food and Agricultural Organisation; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation; Human Rights Commission; etc.

LINGUIST

1) Write a letter in a foreign language welcoming a visitor to the candidate's own country and arranging to meet her.

2) Meet a visitor on arrival; take her shopping (or marketing) and sightseeing, conducting the expedition in the chosen language, and showing that she can be of real service to a stranger in her own neighbourhood.

3) Know something about the available boat, train, and air services of her own country, and where to get detailed information.

4) Read and translate at sight a paragraph of a newspaper written in the chosen language.

Note: The tester may impersonate the visitor if necessary.

1964 (March) POR - World Service


COMMONWEALTH KNOWLEDGE

1) Know the history of the growth of the British Commonwealth of Nations and be able to tell the stories of at least four Empire builders.

2) Make a special study of one Dominion, or two Colonies, and show a knowledge of the history, geography, types of people, agriculture, industries, songs and dances, famous men and women, etc.

3) Keep a list of books read about the chosen country/countries, fact or fiction.

4) Have corresponded for at least a year with someone living in one of the chosen countries.

5) Know when and why the United Nations was founded.  Have some knowledge of the aims and activities of two of its specialized agencies or commissions, e.g. World Health Organisation; Food and Agricultural Organisation; United Nations Education al, Scientific and Cultural Organisation; Human Rights Commission; etc.

INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

1) Take every opportunity of meeting people of other nationalities.  Make contact with at least one person of another country (not necessarily a Ranger) in her own locality.

2) Choose one country (not within the British Commonwealth of Nations) and show an outline knowledge of its geography, agriculture, industries, history, peoples, customs, famous men and women.  Make a pictorial record of her work as it progresses, and choose one aspect of this outline for special study, e.g. art, a particular industry, achievements of a notable person, etc.  Know something of the history of its Guide Association(s), if any.

3) Have a knowledge of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, i.e. its organization, functions and publications.  Point out on a map of the world countries which are members of the World Association.

4) Know when and why the United Nations was founded.  Have some knowledge of the aims and activities of two of its specialized agencies or commissions, e.g. World Health Organisation; Food and Agricultural Organisation; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation; Human Rights Commission; etc.

LINGUIST

1) Write a letter in a foreign language welcoming a visitor to the candidate's own country and arranging to meet her.

2) Meet a visitor on arrival; take her shopping (or marketing) and sightseeing, conducting the expedition in the chosen language, and showing that she can be of real service to a stranger in her own neighbourhood.

3) Know something about the available boat, train, and air services of her own country, and where to get detailed information.

4) Read and translate at sight a paragraph of a newspaper written in the chosen language.

Note: The tester may impersonate the visitor if necessary.

1965 (July) POR - World Service


COMMONWEALTH KNOWLEDGE

1) Know the history of the growth of the British Commonwealth and be able to tell the stories of at least four Commonwealth builders.

2) Make a special study of one independent or two dependent territories, and show a knowledge of the history, geography, types of people, agriculture, industries, songs and dances, famous men and women, etc.

3) Keep a list of books read about the chosen country/countries, fact or fiction.

4) Have corresponded for at least a year with someone living in one of the chosen countries.

5) Know when and why the United Nations was founded.  Have some knowledge of the aims and activities of two of its specialized agencies or commissions, e.g. World Health Organisation; Food and Agricultural Organisation; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation; Human Rights Commission; etc.


INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

1) Take every opportunity of meeting people of other nationalities.  Make contact with at least one person of another country (not necessarily a Ranger) in her own locality.

2) Choose one country (not within the Commonwealth) and show an outline knowledge of its geography, agriculture, industries, history, peoples, customs, famous men and women.  Make a pictorial record of her work as it progresses, and choose one aspect of this outline for special study, e.g. art, a particular industry, achievements of a notable person, etc.  Know something of the history of its Guide Association(s), if any.

3) Have a knowledge of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, i.e. its organization, functions and publications.  Point out on a map of the world countries which are members of the World Association.

4) Know when and why the United Nations was founded.  Have some knowledge of the aims and activities of two of its specialized agencies or commissions, e.g. World Health Organisation; Food and Agricultural Organisation; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation; Human Rights Commission; etc.


LINGUIST

1) Write a letter in a foreign language welcoming a visitor to the candidate's own country and arranging to meet her.

2) Meet a visitor on arrival; take her shopping (or marketing) and sightseeing, conducting the expedition in the chosen language, and showing that she can be of real service to a stranger in her own neighbourhood.

3) Know something about the available boat, train, and air services of her own country, and where to get detailed information.

4) Read and translate at sight a paragraph of a newspaper written in the chosen language.

Note: The tester may impersonate the visitor if necessary.

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