Wendy scoops highest advancement
Commenting on her achievements, Wendy said, ‘’It is thanks to my Guider, Karen, my mom and my family who supported and encouraged me to always be the best I could be."
Wendy Sorour, a 14-year-old Kensington resident, has achieved the highest advancement in the Girl Guide programme – The Chief’s Challenge.
Wendy has been a member of the First Bedfordview Guide Company for the past four years.
She has enjoyed many camps, hikes and interesting activities while learning survival and leadership skills in a friendly and fun environment.
While working on the Girl Guide advancement programme, Wendy earned all nine Collective Emblems, the All Round Emblem and a total of 44 interest badges covering a wide variety of skills, including sailing, fire fighting, lifesaving, first aid, camping, dancing, entertainers, home makers and astronomy.
Commenting on her achievements, Wendy said, ‘’It is thanks to my Guider, Karen, my mom and my family who supported and encouraged me to always be the best I could be.”
When asked what her next goal was, Wendy said she was keen to gain as many awards as she could in the Ranger programme, which involves a lot more leadership, planning and community involvement.
She is looking forward to helping to empower young ladies to reach their full potential.
Wendy has been selected to represent South Africa Guiding at the World Scout Jamboree in Japan next year and is looking forward to sharing the beauty of South Africa with Guides and Scouts from around the world.
Guiding offers girls, from the ages of seven to 18, the opportunity to explore their natural environment, learn leadership and teamwork skills in a fun and friendly environment.
Meetings are held weekly and camps and outings are arranged regularly.
For more information, contact Karen on 082 448 9498 or Bronwyn on 082 979 3703.
