{"id":828,"date":"2025-10-13T08:38:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T22:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sa.scouts.com.au\/flagstaffhill\/?page_id=828"},"modified":"2026-08-31T09:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T00:29:34","slug":"50-years-of-scouting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sa.scouts.com.au\/flagstaffhill\/community\/50-years-of-scouting\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Years of Scouting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf89 Celebrating 50 Years of Scouting at Flagstaff Hill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Flagstaff Hill Scout Group held its very first meeting at Flagstaff Hill Primary School on Monday, 31 October 1977. Led by a dedicated team of inaugural leaders \u2014 John Michell (Akela), Di Strutton (Baloo), Jan Darrett (Bagheera), and Alan Reddy (Kaa) \u2014 the group began its journey of adventure, learning, and community spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2027, we\u2019ll proudly celebrate <strong>50 years of Scouting<\/strong> in our local community \u2014 and what an incredible journey it\u2019s been!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning is now underway for this milestone event, and we\u2019re excited to reconnect with past members, share memories, and celebrate in true Scout style. Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to get involved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-block aab__accordion_container  accessibilityOn\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;border:1px solid #bcb6b638\" id=\"aab_accordion_31cbff96_0\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_head aab_right_icon \" style=\"background-color:#bcb6b638;border-top:none;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_heading aab_right_icon aab_right_link\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aab__accordion_title\" style=\"margin:0\">Our Story<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_icon\" style=\"border:0px solid transparent\"><span class=\"aab__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\" style=\"display:none;border-top:1px solid #bcb6b638;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_component\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover 50 years of memories and milestones. More to come soon!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-block aab__accordion_container  accessibilityOn\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;border:1px solid #bcb6b638\" id=\"aab_accordion_31cbff96_0\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_head aab_right_icon \" style=\"background-color:#bcb6b638;border-top:none;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_heading aab_right_icon aab_right_link\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aab__accordion_title\" style=\"margin:0\">Share Memories<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_icon\" style=\"border:0px solid transparent\"><span class=\"aab__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\" style=\"display:none;border-top:1px solid #bcb6b638;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_component\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Help us collate aspects of our history by sending through photos and stories from your time in the Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upload feature coming soon!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-block aab__accordion_container  accessibilityOn\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;border:1px solid #bcb6b638\" id=\"aab_accordion_31cbff96_0\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_head aab_right_icon \" style=\"background-color:#bcb6b638;border-top:none;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_heading aab_right_icon aab_right_link\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aab__accordion_title\" style=\"margin:0\">Events<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_icon\" style=\"border:0px solid transparent\"><span class=\"aab__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\" style=\"display:none;border-top:1px solid #bcb6b638;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_component\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are putting together a calendar of events for 2027 to help with our celebrations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the activities we&#8217;re looking at include<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time capsule opening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50th anniversary dinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family Camp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community campfire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-block aab__accordion_container  accessibilityOn\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;border:1px solid #bcb6b638\" id=\"aab_accordion_31cbff96_0\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_head aab_right_icon \" style=\"background-color:#bcb6b638;border-top:none;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_heading aab_right_icon aab_right_link\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aab__accordion_title\" style=\"margin:0\">Alumni<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_icon\" style=\"border:0px solid transparent\"><span class=\"aab__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\" style=\"display:none;border-top:1px solid #bcb6b638;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_component\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reconnect with former Scouts, Leaders and families. We would love to welcome you along to a series of events to connect with fellow past members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More details coming soon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-block aab__accordion_container  accessibilityOn\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:15px;border:1px solid #bcb6b638\" id=\"aab_accordion_31cbff96_0\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_head aab_right_icon \" style=\"background-color:#bcb6b638;border-top:none;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_heading aab_right_icon aab_right_link\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aab__accordion_title\" style=\"margin:0\">Legacy Projects<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_icon\" style=\"border:0px solid transparent\"><span class=\"aab__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aab__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\" style=\"display:none;border-top:1px solid #bcb6b638;border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none\"><div class=\"aab__accordion_component\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">50 trees for 50 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commemorative pathway &#8211; buy a brick and build onto our campfire circle pathway! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hall legacy &#8211; We have exciting plans to revamp our hall. 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