The Scout Promise
On my honour
On my honour
I promise that I will do my best
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to my God, and
To do my duty to my God, and
OR
To the Queen of Australia
To Australia
To help other people, and
To help other people, and
To live by the Scout Law.
To live by the Scout Law.
The Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy.
A Scout is loyal.
A Scout is helpful.
A Scout is friendly.
A Scout is cheerful.
A Scout is considerate.
A Scout is thrifty.
A Scout is courageous.
A Scout is respectful.
A Scout cares for the environment.
The Scout Promise
A Venturer Scout is not asked to do the impossible but you should endeavour to keep the
Scout Promise to the very best of your ability. You make this promise on your honour. This
means we trust you to carry it out. No one is going to be with you all the time, so we rely
upon your honour to keep this promise.
To do your duty to your God you have to learn all you can about your faith and then try to
live as well as you can, according to your belief. This will include being reverent, offering
prayers of praise and thanks, and helping others. No matter what your faith, one of its
principles will be a form of the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you would like to be treated".
Duty to the Queen/Duty to Australia requires that you are loyal to your country, Australia,
and obey its laws. Even if you think a law is wrong, obey it, but you may ask to get it
changed. It is the same with school rules; disobey them and you are in trouble, but if the
rule is unfair the Principal will always listen to reasons for changing this.
To help other people at all times is the service a Venturer Scout undertakes and this is why
you should try to do a good deed for somebody every day. In this way you will not only
make other people happy, you will be happy, too.
Finally, in the Promise you say that you will keep the Scout Law. These laws are a standard
that every Venturer Scout should attain.
The Scout Law
The Scout Law has ten parts - you may remember them in any order, as each is of equal
importance.
A Scout is Trustworthy
When someone says they can trust you it means that they can depend on you without
checking up on you. If you were a Joey Scout, Cub Scout, or Scout you have already been
trusted to keep your Promise; it will be the same when you are a Venturer Scout. Remember
Venturer Scouts are to be trusted in everything they do; they are to be trusted to do the
right thing and to do a job to the best of their ability.
A Scout is Loyal
To be loyal means to be faithful to someone or to something. Loyalty to what you believe
means speaking up for that belief, even if it is not popular. Remember to be loyal to your
friends and parents, and to your Venturer Unit. Be loyal to the Queen and to your country
and respect your flag and your government.
A Scout is Helpful
Be helpful to everyone, not just your friends. Help your family, teachers, leaders, friends etc.
without having to be asked.
A Scout is Friendly
Be friendly to everyone, not just your friends. When you meet someone, greet him or her
with a smile.
A Scout is Cheerful
Even if the going gets tough, you can be cheerful. You don't have to go around whistling to
be cheerful, but sometimes it helps. Try not to grumble or complain when things are
difficult.
A Scout is Considerate
Being considerate means thinking of other people rather than yourself. Try to remember the
feelings of other people, particularly your parents and those older than you. It is hard not to
be selfish; perhaps it is the hardest thing of all, but a true Scout must try to think of others
first.
A Scout is Thrifty
Use what you have wisely. You already have possessions and property, the clothes you wear
or your sporting equipment or your bike. Don't waste your money, and look after the things
that belong to you. Remember, this also includes public property, which we all own. Don't
damage or destroy things in public parks, on beaches or on public transport.
A Scout is Courageous
You may not have the opportunity to rescue somebody, however this is only one form of
courage. If you look around, you will find people who suffer physical disabilities; some
people are blind; others can't walk. These people require courage in their everyday lives.
Courage is necessary for you to stand up for what you believe and sometimes this is a
greater courage. Have courage to speak the truth or to admit when you are wrong. Have
courage to stand up for your friends.
A Scout is Respectful
Have respect for yourself. You have a mind of your own so make sure you use your
intelligence to do what you believe to be right. It is only then that you can have respect for
yourself. If you try to carry out your Promise to the best of your ability, then you will be able
to respect yourself.
A Scout Cares for the Environment
Our environment is necessary to our survival. Destruction of the environment and pollution
of our countryside and cities creates very great problems. You can help by taking care of
fire, by seeing that rubbish is properly disposed of and by learning as much as possible
about the many other ways you can help to conserve our resources and prevent pollution.