Rochy Scouts go from strength to strength

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Jan 30, 2025

Rochester 1st Scouts Group had its first meeting for 2025 on Thursday, January 23. Photos: Supplied

Emily Hewett and Alexander Quinn after their investiture with group leader Helen Barnes and leader Cade Kindness.

On Thursday, January 23, Rochester 1st Scouts Group conducted its first meeting for 2025.

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The Scouts had a busy first night back, welcoming two new members to the group, conducting a rehearsal of their flag-raising duties for the Rochester Australia Day celebrations, followed by a ‘going up’ ceremony for nine Joeys who progressed into their brand new Cub Scout section.

Alexander and Emily were welcomed into the Cub Scout section by group leader Helen Barnes and leader Cade Kindness.

The newest Cub Scouts crossed a wooden bridge as a symbol of their moving up.

The ceremony had the soon-to-be Cubs pass through a Joey Scout honour guard as they made their way across a wooden bridge, symbolising their transition from the Joey Scout section into Cubs.

After the ‘going up’ ceremony, they saw the investiture of Alexander Quinn and Emily Hewett into the Cub section.