Promise:
Girl Guide Promise
I promise that I will do my best:
To do my duty to God,
To serve the King and my country
and help other people, and
To keep the Guide Law.
Ranger Promise
Same as the Guide Promise with the further responsibility to be to be of service of the community
Brownie Guide Promise
I promise that I will do my best:
To do my duty to God,
To serve the King and my country
and help other people, and
To keep the Brownie Guide Law.
Law:
Girl Guide Law / Ranger Law
1 A Guide is loyal and can be trusted.
2 A Guide is helpful.
3 A Guide is polite and considerate.
4 A Guide is friendly and a sister to all Guides.
5 A Guide is kind to animals and respects all living things.
6 A Guide is obedient.
7 A Guide has courage and is cheerful in all difficulties.
8 A Guide makes good use of her time.
9 A Guide takes care of her own possessions and those of other people.
10 A Guide is self-controlled in all she thinks, says and does.
Brownie Guide Law
A Brownie Guide thinks of others before herself and does a good turn every day.
Motto:
Girl Guide / Ranger Motto - Be Prepared
Brownie Guide Motto - Lend a Hand
Development of the movement:
Guiding was started in Tonga at the instigation of Queen Salote in 1952, and the first companies were formed on the island of Tongatapu. In 1955 the consort of the present King became Commissioner of the Association. The first Brownie pack was started in 1957 and, during the next few years, Guiding spread to the islands of Ha’apai and Vava’u, and to the ‘Eua in 1971.
In 1986 the Guide Association (UK) signed a Deed of Transfer which gave Tonga, formerly a Branch Association, self-government in all areas of work.
The geography of the country and the lack of roads make communication between the islands difficult, which prevents regular visits and training events on the outlying islands. At present, Guiding is active only on the main island due to a lack of leaders. Teachers interested in Guiding are currently being encouraged to start units in their schools. Guiding started again in 1998 in one of the outer islands – Vava’u Island.
Programme:
The Association follows a programme specially prepared for the Pacific Islands by Pacific Nations with the help of the Asia Pacific Committee and World Bureau staff.
Relationship to society:
The Guides and Rangers concentrate on activities such as service, health and hygiene, homecraft and first aid.
Communication and Co-operation
From Brownie level, members are trained to appreciate the international nature of the Movement. The Association understands the value of participating in international activities, and members have attended events in several other countries.
Girl Guiding is well accepted by the community, and the Association has been invited to assist at several state functions. It is frequently invited to participate in the activities of other organizations such as the Red Cross, and has good relations with Rotary International and Lions International. Guides have assisted at the Lions Club annual Christmas party for children with special needs since 1985.
The Association has a monthly newsletter, Tautavale, which is sent to all leaders.
Training:
Three trainers are responsible for running training sessions and testing leaders,
and training events are held at the headquarters once a week for leaders who are new to the Movement. The Association has started refresher courses for the members conducting these sessions.
Outdoor and Environmental Activities
Camps are often held in the grounds of the Association’s headquarters. The girls sleep indoors but enjoy camping activities outside during the day. The Rangers also enjoy camping on beaches and on small islands. In 1988 the Government asked the Association to take responsibility for the care of a 60-year-old tree in the middle of the capital.
