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Scouts make the [[Scout Promise]] which can be either of two forms:- | Scouts make the [[Scout Promise]] which can be either of two forms:- | ||
On my honour<br> | On my honour<br /> | ||
I promise that I will do my best<br> | I promise that I will do my best<br /> | ||
To do my duty to my God and<br> | To do my duty to my God and<br /> | ||
To the Queen of Australia,<br> | To the Queen of Australia,<br /> | ||
To help other people, and<br> | To help other people, and<br /> | ||
To live by the Scout Law<br> | To live by the Scout Law<br /> | ||
On my honour<br> | On my honour<br /> | ||
I promise that I will do my best<br> | I promise that I will do my best<br /> | ||
To do my duty to my God, and<br> | To do my duty to my God, and<br /> | ||
To Australia<br> | To Australia<br /> | ||
To help other people, and<br> | To help other people, and<br /> | ||
To the live by the Scout Law<br> | To the live by the Scout Law<br /> | ||
The difference reflects the difference in Australian society between those who support the Monarchy and those who would prefer that the country became a Republic. Also note that the promise is made "To my god", highlighting the fact that Australian scouting is multi-national, and also "multi-religious". | The difference reflects the difference in Australian society between those who support the Monarchy and those who would prefer that the country became a Republic. Also note that the promise is made "To my god", highlighting the fact that Australian scouting is multi-national, and also "multi-religious". | ||
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The [[Scout Law]] is:- | The [[Scout Law]] is:- | ||
A Scout is trustworthy<br> | A Scout is trustworthy<br /> | ||
A Scout is loyal<br> | A Scout is loyal<br /> | ||
A Scout is helpful<br> | A Scout is helpful<br /> | ||
A Scout is friendly<br> | A Scout is friendly<br /> | ||
A Scout is cheerful<br> | A Scout is cheerful<br /> | ||
A Scout is considerate<br> | A Scout is considerate<br /> | ||
A Scout is thrifty<br> | A Scout is thrifty<br /> | ||
A Scout is courageous<br> | A Scout is courageous<br /> | ||
A Scout is respectful<br> | A Scout is respectful<br /> | ||
A Scout cares for the environment<br> | A Scout cares for the environment<br /> | ||
==Scout Award Scheme== | ==Scout Award Scheme== | ||