King's Scout

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King's Scout
King’s Scout Award badge, as worn on the uniform of award recipients.[1]
Awarded forHighest youth award achievable in the Scouting movement in the Commonwealth realms.
Sponsored byScouting movement
CountryCommonwealth

A King's Scout (also known as Queen's Scout during the reign of Elizabeth II) is a Scout who has attained the King's Scout Award. The King's Scout Award is the highest youth award achievable in the Scouting movement in the Commonwealth realms, including the United Kingdom, Canada (King's Venturer Award), Australia, and New Zealand (King's Scout Kauri Award), where Scouts operate under the patronage of King Charles III. Whether the award recipient is a Queen's or King's Scout depends on who is the current monarch of the Commonwealth realms.

Initially the award required demonstrated proficiency in standardised Scoutcraft and skills useful for service to others and the nation. The current requirements are different in each country and now focus on personal development and typically involve achieving challenges from several areas such as community involvement, adventurous activities, personal growth and leadership development. King's Scouts are entitled to attend one King's Scout Parade held at Windsor Castle each year held on the Sunday closest to St George's Day; this is the only time when Scouts officially march.

History

In November 1909,

Baden-Powell's request that boys who passed special tests for efficiency be ranked as "King's Scouts".[2] A badge with a crown signified the award as a "King's Scout", on the left sleeve. The First Class Scout had to pass the Guide's badge, and any three of: Ambulance, Bugler, Cyclist, Marksman, Seaman, and Signaller.[3] From 1911, it was proposed that one troop from each of the countries of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa would be awarded a Challenge Standard of the name of "King's troop", where the troop had no less than 24 boys, and each King's Scout must have been a member of the troop for at least six months.[4]

The original insignia of a King's Scout.

From early-1919 to at least the mid-1920s, there briefly existed a "King's Sea Scout" badge for the

Royal coat of arms
of the monarch, stated:

AS A KING'S SCOUT you have prepared yourself for service to God and your fellow-men, and have shown yourself a worthy member of the great SCOUT BROTHERHOOD. I wish you God-speed on your journey through life; may it prove for you a joyous adventure.[10]

United Kingdom

Main article: The Scout Association
An earlier badge of the Queen's Scout Award worn prior to 2002.

The King's Scout Award in the

progressive award scheme and is achieved by completing the following requirements through The Scout Association
:

Duke of Edinburgh's Silver Award or the Chief Scout's Diamond Award must complete an extra six months in either the Service or the longer of the Skills or Physical Recreation Challenge.[11] Upon the succession of King Charles III in September 2022, the award in the United Kingdom was renamed "King's Scout".[1] The first King's Scout in England was awarded to patrol leader Victor Watkins, of Broadstone, Dorset, on or before January 1910.[12] The first person to hold both the Queen's Guide Award and the Queen's Scout Award was Susan Parker of 1st Brantham Panthers Venture Scout Unit in 1980.[13]

Australia

Main article: Venturer Scouts (Australia) § Badge Work
Queen's Scout Badge as worn by Australian recipients of the Award until 2020.

Historically, it is given the first Australasian King's Scout was in New Zealand by August 1910.[14] By October 1910, at least one troop in Australia had two King's Scouts, the 1st Kensington Troop, Adelaide.[15] The first King's Scout in Queensland was awarded by June 1911.[16] Those scouts were then eligible to complete 21 badges to be awarded the 'Silver Wolf'.[15][17]

The Award Scheme is designed for Venturer Scouts, formerly called Senior Scouts.[18] Its aim is to widen the interests and knowledge of Venturer Scouts. Its rationale is based on the aim and methods of Scouting allowing fun, variety, personal choice and to assist in planning for a balanced program. It is a system designed to be challenging and encouraging for people over a wide range of activities. The Queen's Scout Award requires the Scout to complete a number of achievements in the Venturer Scout Award Scheme.[19] These are:

  • Queen's Scout Award Badge as worn by Australian recipients from 2020 onwards.
    Completion of Program Essentials – Milestone 3
  • Twelve progressions in the Outdoor Adventure Skills. This must include achieving at least Stage 5 in each of the Core skills of:
    • Bushcraft (Pioneering and/or Survival Skills),
    • Bushwalking, and Camping, if not previously completed
    • This must include at least four achievements of Stage 4 or higher in any stream
  • Six Special Interest Area projects
  • An Adventurous Journey
  • A Leadership or Personal Development Course
  • A Personal Reflection

Approval may be required from the youth member's Unit Council, the District Venturer Council or a separate examiner. This peer review aims to maintain good standards for the award. A number of the requirements of the Venturer Scout Award Scheme, and thus the peak award itself, are mapped to competencies in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), which allows award recipients to apply for several nationally-recognised qualifications in vocational areas such as Business, Active Volunteering and Outdoor Recreation.[20]

An adult leader who has earned the King's Scout Badge, the Queen's Scout Badge or the Queen's Scout Award (as a youth member) is entitled to wear a miniature replica of the cloth badge on their uniform. The award may be renamed from "Queen's Scout Award" to "King's Scout Award", if

King Charles III
makes his official decision on whether to accept Royal Patronage of the movement.

Canada

See also: King's Venturer Award

Initially the King's Scout Award,

governor general of Canada
, in the official capacity as chief scout of Canada.

Hong Kong

Main article: Scout Association of Hong Kong
The Queen's Scout Award Badge for Venture Scouts in Hong Kong.

The Queen's Scout award was awarded in

Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and all the sultans in Malaysia
.

Malaysia

Main article: King's Scout (Scouts Association of Malaysia)

Until 1957,

Yang di-Pertuan Agong (unofficially, the King of Malaysia).[10]

New Zealand

The first King's Scout in New Zealand was Sergeant Rennie, First Woolston Troop; and given to be the first scout in Australasia.[14] Venturer section members were eligible to achieve the King's Scout Badge, then from 1952, the Queen's Scout Award.[24] It included completing modules on road safety, environmental awareness, personal development and community service.[25] In 2020, the award was renamed as the Queen's Scout Kauri Award.[26]

Singapore

Until 1963, Singapore was part of the British Empire, then becoming part of Malaysia, and in 1965, becoming its own republic. Before 1965, scouts earned the King's Scout (1926–1951) or Queen's Scout (1952–1966) Awards.[27] After independence, the award was renamed the 'President's Scout Award' in 1967.[27] This award is separate to the Rover Scout section's Baden Powell Award.

South Africa

Main article: Scouts South Africa

Scouts in South Africa earned the King's Scout (1910–1951) or Queen's Scout (1952–1961) Awards. Upon gaining independence, the award was changed to the Springbok Award in 1961.[28]

See also

  • Queen's Guide
    Award
  • List of highest awards in Scouting

References

  1. ^ a b "Guidance for our volunteers". Archived from the original on 31 December 2006. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  2. ^ "The King and Boy Scouts". Leader. No. 2813. Victoria, Australia. 4 December 1909. p. 50. Retrieved 15 September 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. The Albany Advertiser
    . Vol. XXII, no. 2810. Western Australia. 19 January 1910. p. 4. Retrieved 15 September 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "Our Boy Scouts". Weekly Times. No. 2, 187. Victoria, Australia. 8 July 1911. p. 8. Retrieved 15 September 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ^ "Camping notes". The Daily News. Vol. XXXVIII, no. 13, 697. Western Australia. 25 January 1919. p. 7 (Third Edition). Retrieved 15 September 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  6. ^ "How to wear your badges". The Daily News. Vol. XXXIX, no. 14, 124. Western Australia. 12 June 1920. p. 5. Retrieved 15 September 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  7. ^ "Boy Scouts". The Daily News. Vol. XLV, no. 16, 067. Western Australia. 25 October 1926. p. 6 (Home (Final) Edition). Retrieved 15 September 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  8. Border Morning Mail
    . Vol. XXXIX, no. 11919. New South Wales, Australia. 10 September 1943. p. 4. Retrieved 15 September 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  9. ^ "Scout column". The Charleville Times. Queensland, Australia. 22 May 1952. p. 10. Retrieved 15 September 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  10. ^ a b "KS Award Journey". King's Scout Brotherhood of Malaysia. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  11. ^ "ScoutBase UK Information Explorer Scout Badges: The Queen's Scout Award". Archived from the original on 31 December 2006. Retrieved 25 January 2006.
  12. ^ "Untitled". The World's News. No. 423. New South Wales, Australia. 22 January 1910. p. 32. Retrieved 15 September 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  13. ^ "Queen's Scout Awards". 1st Brantham Panthers VSU. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  14. ^ a b "Boy Scouts". The Advertiser. Vol. LIII, no. 16, 188. South Australia. 3 September 1910. p. 20. Retrieved 15 September 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
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    The Register (Adelaide)
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  16. The Brisbane Courier
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  17. The Register (Adelaide)
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  19. ^ "Venturer Scout Unit Council – Supporting Peak Awards". Scouts Australia Program Resources - Achievement Pathways. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  20. ^ "Qualifications for Venturer Scouts". Scouts Australia. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  21. ^ Harrison, Phil; Reece, Nigel (17 December 2022). "Venturer Peak Award Update". Scouts Australia - Youth Program. Scouts Australia. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  22. ^ "Queen's Venturer Award". Scouts Canada Wiki. Scouts Canada. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  23. ^ "Dragon Scout Award" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 April 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  24. ^ CARLE, Steve (2 August 2022). "Top awards in Scouting and Duke of Edinburgh schemes". Hawke's Bay Today. New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  25. ^ "Awards for youth". New Zealand Scouts. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  26. ^ "Two Rotorua members of Scouts NZ presented with Queen's Scout Kauri Award". Rotorua Daily Post. New Zealand Herald. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  27. ^ a b "Queen's Scout Award". The Singapore Scout Association. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  28. ^ "Springbok Scouts". SCOUTS South Africa Wiki. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
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