Irish Girl Guides

IGG receives Gold Health Quality Award

webmaster@irishgirlguides.ie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:49:00 GMT

The Irish Girl Guides were presented with a Gold Standard Health Quality Award at the recent Branch Weekend in All Hallows College, Dublin. IGG is the only youth organisation in Ireland to receive a National Gold level Award. The award was presented by Deiniol Jones, Assistant Director of the NYCI. The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Emer Costello, was their special guest on the day. The Lord Mayor is a former Guide and she spoke of her valuable time in Guiding, which contributed to her leadership skills that she uses today.

The Health Quality Award mark is a standards framework developed by the National Youth Council of Ireland which aims at enhancing best practice and a high standard of quality in all aspects of Health Promotion. IGG successfully attained all 15 of the quality standards to receive the Gold award.

Deiniol Jones from NYCI in congratulating IGG, stated:

“This Gold Standard Award is evidence that the management and volunteers of IGG are committed to quality standards in health promotion and the well being of all the young people they work with. This award represents extensive work and reflection to ensure that proper procedures and policies are in place to maintain a health promoting environment for all the young people and staff. IGG have used this opportunity to build on the good work that has been going on for many years and to ensure that their work is in line with national and international best practice in the area of Youth Health Promotion. I have every confidence that IGG will continue to provide a healthy and safe environment for young people and staff and that health promotion will remain a key priority.”

RTE looking for teams in their new kids science show

webmaster@irishgirlguides.ie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:32:00 GMT

NEW SCIENCE SHOW ON THE DEN

Close of applications: February 26th 2010. They are looking for young people aged 10-12yrs nationwide.

A show packed with science, action, logic, strategy and explosions!

Do you have the brains, brawn, stamina and strength to reach the summit and conquer The Mountain?

Are you into science adventure?

Can you prove which fruit conducts electricity?

Can you predict the outcome of explosive stunts?

Given the materials, Can you build a catapult or slingshot which will accurately fling eggs at a target?

The Den has a new series that combines all these.

The series is looking for teams of three aged between 10 and 12.

Your team should be confident that you can work together as the series is all about team work, strategy, science and action. Each team and their guardians may be required to stay on location the night before filming and filming will be for one day.

To apply print off the Application Form and Terms & Conditions which can be found on this link: http://www.rte.ie/tv/theden/ice/scienceadventure.html.

Your team must fill in the application form and send along with your photos to:

Email: aoife.oreilly@rte.ie

Post: Aoife O'Reilly, The Den, RTÉ, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Thinking Day Activities

webmaster@irishgirlguides.ie — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:57:00 GMT

Thinking Day Activities - Has your Unit got something exciting planned for Thinking Day? No matter how big or small, the PR Committee would like to know. Perhaps you are going to have a dawn hike to see the sunrise, have a joint event with local Scouts or maybe you are going to have a special ceremony at your meeting place. Also if any of your members are going to be participating in A-wear-ness Day activities, we'd like to know too. So please email webmaster@irishgirlguides.ie and fill us in!

Helen Storrow Seminar - apply now!

webmaster@irishgirlguides.ie — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Applications have now closed

Helen Storrow Seminar – WAGGGS Leadership Development Seminar,
Our Chalet, April 17 – 24 2010.

Come to Switzerland, challenge yourself and discover the Leader within you. Learn new skills to change your world.

Age of participants: 20-50yrs.

Closing date for applications to IGG: February 1st 2010 so don’t delay!

Read more in the International Opportunities section...

Poster Competition for Guides and Senior Branch

webmaster@irishgirlguides.ie — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:14:00 GMT

If you are aged 10-18 yrs, why not get involved in this ideal Patrol Activity:

The European Commission have launched a poster competition to mark the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. They are encouraging young people from the Irish Girl Guides to work in teams to create posters in order to raise awareness on the issues of children’s rights and protection.

Deadline: 19th March

Participants will be required to create a poster illustrating one of the rights stated in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. A simplified version of the Convention can be downloaded here. Further information on rights can be found on www.unicef.org.

Technique of work is up to the participants. The only rules are:
• Participants need to be in age group (10-14) or (15-18)
• Preparing posters should be based on team work (Team of 4 or more). (Please note that one team can prepare more than one poster)
• The format should be A2 (42x59cm).

If you would like to register your team please visit the website www.europayouth.eu . The submission form can be downloaded on that website too.

The 6 best teams in Ireland (3 per age group) will participate in a national award ceremony in Dublin. Travel costs will be covered (for a group and one adult) and each participant will receive a certificate and a medal.
The winners of the first prize in the national competition will compete in a second round at European level. The three top teams in each age group will be invited to visit Brussels from 8th -10th May 2010 for a tour of the city and the European institutions and to attend a European award ceremony hosted by Vice-President Barrot. The best posters will be displayed on the websites of the Commission’s representations in the Member States.

For more details (quizzes, educational tips, regulations) please visit: www.europayouth.eu

Guide Outdoor Day 2009

webmaster@irishgirlguides.ie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:23:00 GMT

Did your Guide Unit complete activities for the Guide Branch Outdoor Day on October 10th? Perhaps you have finished your activity but haven't got the chance to order your badges? If so, visit the Distribution Centre website to place your order! To read about the Outdoor Day, open page 44 of September's issue of Trefoil News.

Swine Flu Guidelines

webmaster@irishgirlguides.ie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:09:00 GMT

In order to to try to limit any spread of the disease, at Unit meetings please follow these best practice guidelines.

If you need any further information, please consult www.swineflu.ie

Please continue with your meetings as normal unless advised not to by the local HSE representatives or IGG nationally.

IGG in the Media

webmaster@irishgirlguides.ie — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:09:00 GMT

Recently our members have had their fair share of media appearances, both on radio and television! Just before our Taster Day team travelled around the country with the 'Give Guiding a Go' workshops for the public, our Outreach Development Officer Catherine O'Connor spoke to Gerry Ryan on his morning radio programme all about Guiding and what it has to offer.

You might also have seen a large group of Ladybirds, Brownies, Guides, Senior Branchers and Leaders featured on Winning Streak on its first show back of the season on September 12th. The National Lottery wanted to feature a group who got funding from their local VEC and the Carlow group spoke very well, outlining the great opportunities they have through Guiding.

Four fantastic Brownies from Drogheda appeared on the Afternoon Show on October 27th to help the Chef make some tasty Halloween Treats. The girls certainly did the organisation and their Leader, Finola Gallagher proud. Clips from the girls appearance can be seen by clicking here and here.

And that's not all, we were also represented on the Den on RTE by Asha, a Brownie from Dundrum Brownies, who was very enthusiastic about all her Brownie Badges, you can watch the video here.

New Irish Girl Guides Website

webmaster@irishgirlguides.ie — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:03:00 GMT

The Irish Girl Guides have just launched our new website on www.irishgirlguides.ie. There are great new features including loads of activity ideas for your Unit, a photo gallery and a Unit Locator map. Check back often to see the latest news, updates and opportunities. We want to know what you think of the new website. Contact us at webmaster@irishgirlguides.ie