Our Programme

The  8 point programme

Our programme aims to make the Guiding Journey as much fun as possible while ensuring that new skills are learnt along the way. We do this by exploring these eight points: Environment, Skills, Creativity, Health, Service, Mind & Spirit, Local & International Guiding, Culture and Heritage.

Each part of the eight points incorporates six areas of personal development:

• Emotional
• Intellectual
• Spiritual
• Moral
• Social
• Physical

Our Guiding programme has been tried and tested for over 100 years, and this is why we have plenty of experience in non-formal education and learning-by-doing, which is shared with all our sisters in Guiding and Scouting around the world. These are:

The 5 Essential Elements of the Girl Guide Method

The Girl Guide educational method is WAGGGS’ unique model of non-formal education to support the development of young people in diverse groups. Used well, it creates a learning environment where young people can take the lead and make choices about what they do. By using the method effectively, leaders will empower youth members and any programme activity can become relevant and exciting.

• Learning in Small Groups (Patrol System)

We learn to: support each other, negotiate, make democratic decisions, assert our needs, solve problems together and take the lead

• My Path, My Pace (Progressive self-development)

We learn to: respect individuals, make our own choices, learn in the best way for us, value our achievements, collaborate not compete and be confident

• Learning By Doing

We learn to: face challenges, learn through experience, take risks, make mistakes, get involved and pay attention

• Connecting With My World

We learn to: be active citizens, get our hands dirty, enjoy the outdoors, get involved in our community, speak out for change and pay attention to the wider world

• Connecting With Others

We learn to: value others, appreciate diversity, listen, connect, make a difference, develop empathy and communicate

The promise and Law

These are shared by every member of the Association and are seen as a guideline on how to act towards each other and how to live up to the movement’s principles.