February 2nd: Travelling to the Four World Centres

This week our Sparks will "travel" to the four Guiding corners of the world to explore our four World Centres: England (Pax Lodge), India (Sangam), Mexico (Our Cabana) and Switzerland (Our Chalet). Along the way, they'll learn a bit about what it is to be a Spark in each country.

January 26th - The World Around Me - Trekking to Brazil

This week our Sparks will be introduced to some of our fellow WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) countries. The girls will follow the adventures of a new friend, Zoe as she treks and journals around the world, making a stop in Brazil this week.

January 19th - The World Around Me - First Nations

For the next three weeks our Sparks will be working on a new Keeper called The World Around Me. Tonight we will talk about how Canada is made up of both First Nations people and settlers from across the globe. We also hope to learn about the different cultures we have amongst our Sparks. 

To help the girls prepare for tonight, could you please remind them of their family history (ancestors' countries of origin)? We'll be asking them about this in our sharing circle.

January 12th: Constable Lemieux talks Safety!

This week the 3rd Riverside South Sparks will host a visit from our Community Police Officer, Constable Lemieux. Constable Lemieux will be talking to the girls about safety to wrap up our Emergency Preparedness Challenge, and we expect our inquisitive Sparks will keep her busy with questions!

Please remind your Spark to take a bathroom break before the meeting starts.

Thanks!
Moonbeam (Ellen)

January 5th: Teddy Bear Clinic

Welcome back and Happy New Year!
Tonight, girls should bring a Teddy Bear or stuffy as we'll be role playing first aid with them in our Teddy Bear clinic!  Working on our Emergency Preparedness Challenge, our Sparks will learn about First Aid, fire safety and 9-1-1.