Chief Commissioner's Award Test Stage 1 Marking Session
2025-03-01 09:00 - 12:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Guide House
Dear Brownie Guiders,

For those who have volunteered for the CCAB Test Stage 1 (Scrapbook) Marking Session, please see below for the details of the session:
Date: 1 March 2025, Saturday
Time: 9am – 12pm
Venue: Hall, Level 2, Guide House
Things to bring: Laptop, writing materials, water bottle

If you are interested in volunteering as a CCAB Assessor, please register here.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Samsia Sulaiman (Mdm)
Brownie Branch Commissioner

Smoke-Free Ambassador Programme (Brownies)
2025-03-05 14:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
GGS and Singapore Cancer Society Anti-smoking Ambassador badge programme is into its 10th year and over 1000 girls have completed the programme. In this programme, the Brownies who are Smoke Free Ambassadors will be given an opportunity to make significant impact to the community by educating their peers to promote a smoke free environment and at the same time help to reduce cancer in Singapore. Through the programme the Brownies are challenge to innovate and create meaningful anti-smoking campaigns to encourage their peers to either quit smoking or not smoke at all. Girls who have completed the programme have shown to display creativity in planning their campaign and were effective advocates to their peers to live a healthy lifestyle.

Date/Day: 5 March, Wednesday
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Mode: Virtual (Zoom)
Attire: Brownie t-shirt
Closing Date: 14 Feb, Friday
Number of places available: 100

Please take note of the following:
1. Brownies must be accompanied by a Guider during the virtual session.
2. Deliverables will require group work. Each group is made up of 5 Brownies.
3. If you are sending more than 10 Brownies, please submit another form.

Timeline of Deliverables:
a. Submission of Project Proposal: By April 2025 (TBA)

Photos will be taken during the session and these photos may be used for GGS reporting and publicity purposes. If you have any Brownies who do not want to be featured, please indicate their names below.

Please register in this link here.

If you have any queries, please email huda@girlguides.org.sg

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Mdm Samsia Sulaiman
Brownie Branch Commissioner

Brownie Parent Engagement Session
2025-03-08 09:00 - 13:00
Dear Parents,

There will be a Brownie Parent Engagement session share more about Brownies and the Guiding journey for interested parents to learn more about Guiding. It also provides a platform for parents to ask questions and clarify any queries.

Please fill up this form to register your attendance.
Date: 8 March 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 9.00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Mode: Zoom

Please email Nabilah at nabilah@girlguides.org.sg if you have any other queries.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Mdm Samsia Sulaiman
Brownie Branch Commissioner

Brownies: Gardens By The Bay Ambassador Programme Virtual Orientation Session
2025-03-10 14:30 - 15:30
Dear Brownie Guiders

Gardens by the Bay Ambassador Programme 2025 (Brownies)

What can the Brownies achieve from this programme?

Brownies will visit the Flower Dome and acquire valuable knowledge about this cooled conservatory and discover the vast variety of plants found here.
1. Gardens by the Bay Ambassador Pin Badge
Brownies will be trained to conduct a guided tour of the Flower Dome. Each Brownie will attain the Gardens by the Bay Ambassador pin badge upon completion of the training. Trained Brownies will have to conduct a guided tour for their peers (1 Trained Brownie: 20 Brownies).

Schools can write in to Gardens by the Bay (education@gardensbythebay.com.sg) 2 weeks prior to their visit to the Flower Dome to purchase concession rate admission tickets to the Flower Dome.The tickets are at $4 (TBC) per Brownie for their Brownie Pack.
2. Gardens By the Bay Interest Badge
Members of the Brownie pack who conduct / participate in the peer guided tour will receive the interest badges.

Please read the details below carefully before committing to this programme:

Number of available places: 90
Each school can send a maximum of 10 Brownies
Download the name list template HERE
Closing date: 14 February 2025

Session 1: Virtual Orientation Session via Microsoft Teams (Compulsory)
Date/Day: 10 March, Monday
Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm (Brownies to log on 15 minutes before the start of session)
Mode: Online via Microsoft Teams (Details will be sent upon confirmation)
Attire: Brownie t-shirt
Note: Guiders must accompany the Guides online. Packs are highly encouraged to log-in using one laptop. Please ensure that the Brownies/Guiders’ laptops are able to access Microsoft Teams. Please approach your IT Helpdesk, if you encounter any technical issues.

Session 2: Peer Guiding Training Session (Compulsory – 45 pax per session)
This will be based on a first come, first serve basis. Each session has a maximum capacity of 45 Brownies. If your first choice is full, your Brownies will be given your second selection. We seek your understanding in this matter.

Option 1:
Date/Day: 12 March, Wednesday

Time: 2.30pm – 4pm
Meeting Point: The Canopy (Opposite entrance to Flower Dome)
Attire: Brownie Uniform

Option 2:
Date/Day: 14 March, Friday

Time: 2.30pm – 4pm
Meeting Point: The Canopy (Opposite entrance to Flower Dome)
Attire: Brownie Uniform

Note: The peer guiding training will cover Flower Dome only. Guiders must accompany Brownies.
RAMs will be sent with the confirmation email.

Please register for your Brownies here.

If you have any queries, please email huda@girlguides.org.sg

Sincerely,

Ms Ong Zeng Zi
Guide Branch Commissioner

Brownies: Gardens By The Bay Ambassador Programme Virtual Orientation Session
2025-03-12 14:30 - 16:00
Gardens by the Bay Ambassador Programme 2025 (Brownies)

What can the Brownies achieve from this programme?

Brownies will visit the Flower Dome and acquire valuable knowledge about this cooled conservatory and discover the vast variety of plants found here.
1. Gardens by the Bay Ambassador Pin Badge
Brownies will be trained to conduct a guided tour of the Flower Dome. Each Brownie will attain the Gardens by the Bay Ambassador pin badge upon completion of the training. Trained Brownies will have to conduct a guided tour for their peers (1 Trained Brownie: 20 Brownies).

Schools can write in to Gardens by the Bay (education@gardensbythebay.com.sg) 2 weeks prior to their visit to the Flower Dome to purchase concession rate admission tickets to the Flower Dome.The tickets are at $4 (TBC) per Brownie for their Brownie Pack.
2. Gardens By the Bay Interest Badge
Members of the Brownie pack who conduct / participate in the peer guided tour will receive the interest badges.

Please read the details below carefully before committing to this programme:

Number of available places: 90
Each school can send a maximum of 10 Brownies
Download the name list template HERE
Closing date: 14 February 2025

Session 1: Virtual Orientation Session via Microsoft Teams (Compulsory)
Date/Day: 10 March, Monday
Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm (Brownies to log on 15 minutes before the start of session)
Mode: Online via Microsoft Teams (Details will be sent upon confirmation)
Attire: Brownie t-shirt
Note: Guiders must accompany the Guides online. Packs are highly encouraged to log-in using one laptop. Please ensure that the Brownies/Guiders’ laptops are able to access Microsoft Teams. Please approach your IT Helpdesk, if you encounter any technical issues.

Session 2: Peer Guiding Training Session (Compulsory – 45 pax per session)
This will be based on a first come, first serve basis. Each session has a maximum capacity of 45 Brownies. If your first choice is full, your Brownies will be given your second selection. We seek your understanding in this matter.

Option 1:
Date/Day: 12 March, Wednesday

Time: 2.30pm – 4pm
Meeting Point: The Canopy (Opposite entrance to Flower Dome)
Attire: Brownie Uniform

Option 2:
Date/Day: 14 March, Friday

Time: 2.30pm – 4pm
Meeting Point: The Canopy (Opposite entrance to Flower Dome)
Attire: Brownie Uniform

Note: The peer guiding training will cover Flower Dome only. Guiders must accompany Brownies.
RAMs will be sent with the confirmation email.

Please register for your Brownies here.

If you have any queries, please email huda@girlguides.org.sg

Sincerely,

Ms Ong Zeng Zi
Guide Branch Commissioner

Brownies: Gardens By The Bay Ambassador Programme Virtual Orientation Session
2025-03-14 14:30 - 16:00
Dear Brownie Guiders,

What can the Brownies achieve from this programme?

Brownies will visit the Flower Dome and acquire valuable knowledge about this cooled conservatory and discover the vast variety of plants found here.

1. Gardens by the Bay Ambassador Pin Badge
Brownies will be trained to conduct a guided tour of the Flower Dome. Each Brownie will attain the Gardens by the Bay Ambassador pin badge upon completion of the training. Trained Brownies will have to conduct a guided tour for their peers (1 Trained Brownie: 20 Brownies).
Schools can write in to Gardens by the Bay (education@gardensbythebay.com.sg) 2 weeks prior to their visit to the Flower Dome to purchase concession rate admission tickets to the Flower Dome.The tickets are at $4 (TBC) per Brownie for their Brownie Pack.

2. Gardens By the Bay Interest Badge
Members of the Brownie pack who conduct / participate in the peer guided tour will receive the interest badges.

Please read the details below carefully before committing to this programme:

Number of available places: 90
Each school can send a maximum of 10 Brownies
Download the name list template HERE
Closing date: 14 February 2025

Session 1: Virtual Orientation Session via Microsoft Teams (Compulsory)
Date/Day: 10 March, Monday
Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm (Brownies to log on 15 minutes before the start of session)
Mode: Online via Microsoft Teams (Details will be sent upon confirmation)
Attire: Brownie t-shirt
Note: Guiders must accompany the Guides online. Packs are highly encouraged to log-in using one laptop. Please ensure that the Brownies/Guiders’ laptops are able to access Microsoft Teams. Please approach your IT Helpdesk, if you encounter any technical issues.

Session 2: Peer Guiding Training Session (Compulsory – 45 pax per session)
This will be based on a first come, first serve basis. Each session has a maximum capacity of 45 Brownies. If your first choice is full, your Brownies will be given your second selection. We seek your understanding in this matter.

Option 1:
Date/Day: 12 March, Wednesday

Time: 2.30pm – 4pm
Meeting Point: The Canopy (Opposite entrance to Flower Dome)
Attire: Brownie Uniform

Option 2:
Date/Day: 14 March, Friday

Time: 2.30pm – 4pm
Meeting Point: The Canopy (Opposite entrance to Flower Dome)
Attire: Brownie Uniform

Note: The peer guiding training will cover Flower Dome only. Guiders must accompany Brownies.
RAMs will be sent with the confirmation email.

Please register for your Brownies here.

If you have any queries, please email huda@girlguides.org.sg

Sincerely,

Ms Ong Zeng Zi
Guide Branch Commissioner

Chief Commissioner's Award Stage 2 Online Test On Knowledge of Singapore and Its People
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-23 | Virtual
Dear Brownie Guiders,

For CCAB Candidates who have successfully passed Stage 1, their Guiders will be informed via email.

Similarly, please take note that the instructions and the links for the Google Form written test will be provided by 4 March 2025, Tuesday via email.

Test questions will be released 1 week before the March holidays.

Deadline for Written Test: 23 March 2025, Sunday.

Candidates who has cleared Stage 2 will be notified by 29 March 2025, Saturday.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Mdm Samsia Sulaiman
Brownie Branch Commissioner

Cha-Ching F2F Workshop Round 1
2025-03-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Guide House
Dear Brownie Guiders,

HQ is organizing a face-to-face Cha-Ching workshop in collaboration with Prudential to P4 and P5 Brownies.

Developed by Prudence Foundation in partnership with Cartoon Network Asia, Cha-Ching is a signature financial literacy programme that aims to teach basic money management concepts of earning, saving, spending and donating to children aged 9-11. Prudential Singapore volunteers have taught close to 5,000 children in Singapore (2019) through in class sessions.

More information about Cha-Ching can be found here: https://www.prudentialplc.com/en/prudence-foundation/our-programmes/cha-ching

Please register in the google form below.

Date: 20 March 2025, Thursday
Time: 9am to 1pm (Light refreshments will be provided)
Venue: Conference Room, Guide House
Cost: $8/Brownie* (excluding 9% GST)
No. of Brownies: Max 5 Brownies / School
Things to bring: Writing materials, water bottle, jacket (if needed)
We can only take up to a maximum of 30 brownies. Registration is based on the first-come-first-served.

Please submit 1 google form per pack.

Guiders need NOT be present during the workshop.

Deadline to register: 22 February 2025, Saturday

Confirmation email with RAMS and other details will be sent out after the deadline.

*Registered Brownie who do not show up will still be charged $8 unless there is a valid reason/MC.

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Samsia Sulaiman (Mdm)
Brownie Branch Commissioner

Chief Commissioner’s Award Stage 2 Brownie Can Lead Video and Planning Sheets Submission
2025-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Dear Brownie Guiders,

This is the second stage of the Chief Commissioner’s Award Badge. Please note that as mentioned, the deadline of the second stage of the CCAB will be on 25 March 2025, Tuesday before 5pm.

Guiders are to submit the following:

A 3-minute Brownie Can Lead Video
Brownie Can Lead Planning form on Pages 9 & 10 of CCAB Booklet (Under GGS Website > Brownies > Resources for Guiders > Brownie Can Lead Template (2025))

More details will be provided in an email to the Guiders of CCAB candidates.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Samsia Sulaiman (Mdm)
Brownie Branch Commissioner
