GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES-SANTA ROSA DISTRICT

BADGE WORK AND

8-POINT CHALLENGE
by: Francine Valerie Aripol
THE 8-POINT CHALLENGE
The
Challenge of
Spirituality and Well-
being
considers the health-giving
factors and activities which
contribute to the making of a
well-rounded girl, sound in mind,
body and spirit.
It delves into spirituality, religious
creeds and practices, ethics, values,
attitudes and relationships. At the
same time, it helps the girls in
reflective and critical thinking and
decision-making.
The Challenge also takes the girl
through Good Grooming, Sanitation,
Hygiene, Nutrition, Sports and
Games, Safety, Hobbies, Personal
Health, Fitness Programs, Home
Living and Deportment, steering her
clear of drug/substance abuse and
many other pitfalls and hazards in
this ever-changing world.
The Challenge of
Family Life
reinforces the role of the Filipino girl in her family which is the basic unit of
Philippine society. She gets fresh perspective on her growing responsibilities
as a family member and as an active promoter of healthful parenthood.
Emphasis is given on her attitude and contributions towards maintaining
solidarity, teamwork, openness and cooperation, to make the family God-
loving, strong, cohesive, stable and always prepared to endure the challenge
of an ever-changing world.
 The Challenge of
Economic Self-Sufficiency
provides practical and meaningful activities that would instill values like
discipline, resourcefulness, teamwork, decision-making, leadership and
followership, self-denial for the common good, thrift, industry, initiative,
perseverance and creativity.
The Challenge of
the Environment
prepares the girl to live in and cope
with a rapidly changing environment and its
attendant problems. It underscores
awareness of environmental protection and
conservation not only locally, but
globally and prods the Filipino girl to
advocacy and action in promoting and
undertaking positive action affecting
environment to insure a better world for
her and the next generation.
The Challenge of
Preparedness
underscores the importance and meaning of
survival in different situations. It translates
the Scout Motto "Be Prepared" into real
action not only at home, but also in school
and the community, reinforcing Robert
Baden-Powell's idea of being in a "state of
readiness in mind and body" to do one's
duty.
The Challenge of the Arts
accords venue for the preparation of and experience in the sublime and finer
aspects of human endeavor. The Challenge seeks to enhance the girl's
creativity, aesthetic sense, expressions and communication.

The Challenge of World Community

unfolds the "wider world" to the girl and her unique place in this scheme of
things. She is reminded that she is part of a huge international networking
which includes the WAGGGS and the United Nations. She is also encouraged
to participate in the global programmes of WAGGGS and like-minded
associations.
 opens opportunities for the Filipino
girl to love her country and all that it

The Challenge stands for. She carries on cherished

traditions of her forefathers, their
strong belief in God and unerring

of our faith in the goodness of a Supreme

Being. She looks into her past that
marked her country's history and

Heritage and
brings to the fore what is best and
useful.

Citizenship The Challenge surfaces an

enlightened perspective of her being
a Filipino, with a deep appreciation
of the diverse traditions, practices,
dialects and religions that are
present in all Philippine regions.
THANK YOU
FOR
LISTENING
by: Francine Valerie Aripol