Today was the first full day of The Academy! We attended two workshops, peer group sessions, had networking opportunities and attended the opening ceremony.
All four of us completed the “Influencing Youth Policy on National and Local Level” session. This was run by Elena, a team leader for external representation with the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM). We learnt how to develop a strategy via setting a goal, highlighting stakeholders, working with partners and identifying potential resources. Our facilitator then gave us time to create our own policy relevant to youth within our organisation. This allowed us to learn from other organisations from around Europe as well as focus on something Girlguiding relevant.
In the afternoon we split into different workshops: “Building Bridges between partnership organisations”, “Opportunities for Guides and Scouts on Political Platforms” and “Social Impact”. We were able to take away relevant skills to use in our local areas on our return to the UK.
Opening Ceremony
We were treated to a traditional Hungarian flag ceremony in the venue’s courtyard to officially open The Academy. The WAGGGS and the WOSM flags were raised to ‘Ode to Joy’, the Anthem of Europe. From here we went to the local restaurant to try a variety of Hungarian foods including their famous Goulash! This gave us an opportunity to mix with other Guides and Scouts from Norway, Romania and Italy. We celebrated 10 years of The Academy via a Stars Wars themed video of previous pictures and speeches presented by facilitators.... topped off with Happy Birthday and cake!
The UK Delegation
10th Anniversay Speech
We are looking forward to what tomorrow brings... more sessions, the start of points of light and special interest groups as well as International evening.
L to R: Siân, Rosie, Kat, Becky & Emily
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