Home Maker

Home Maker

The aim of this badge is to develop in the girls the skills necessary for good “home making”.

Junior Candidates

Complete all

1.         For 2 weeks complete the following tasks:

a.         Tidy your toys

b.         Make your bed

c.         Clear your dishes from the table after your meal.

(Complete chart in Resource Pack)

2.         Be able to match socks into pairs.

Candidates

Compete all

1.         For 2 weeks complete the following tasks:

a.         Tidy your toys

b.         Make your bed

c.         Clear your dishes from the table after your meal.

(Complete chart in Resource Pack)

2.         Help clean up after a branch meeting.

3.         Know how to sweep the floor.

4.         Learn the correct way to care for your G.F.S. uniform.

Junior Members

Complete all

1.         For 2 weeks complete the following tasks:

a          Tidy your room

b          Make your bed

c          Clear the dishes from the table after a meal

d          Sweep/vacuum a room

e          Know the correct ways of sorting and disposing of waste for

re-cycling.

(Complete chart in Resource Pack)

2.         Be able to change your bed linen. (9-11 years only)

3.         Be able to set a table for a 3 course meal.

4.         Learn at least 2 ways to fold a table napkin.

5.         Know how to sort your clothes for laundering – separate colours, whites and textures.

6.         Pack a bag with items required for a sleep-over.

7.         Learn the correct way to care for your G.F.S. uniform.

8.         Help clean and tidy up the room at the end of a branch meeting.

Members

11-13 years    Complete 8

13-15 years    Complete all

1.         Keep your room clean and tidy for one month. (including vacuuming, dusting).  Completion certificate is to be signed by parent/guardian.

2.         Demonstrate the ability to iron an item of clothing.

3.         Know the correct ways of sorting and disposing of rubbish and waste for         re-cycling.

4.         Prepare a centre piece and set a table for a 4 course meal.

5.         Learn at least 3 ways to fold a table napkin.

6.         Be able to recognise the laundry care symbols.

7.         Know about environmentally friendly ways to remove stains from clothing.

8.         Know the correct procedure for changing a light bulb.

9.         Know the correct procedure for wiring a plug.

10.       Help tidy and carefully put away materials and items used during the branch meeting.

Senior Members

Complete all

1.         Demonstrate the ability to iron 3 items of clothing (different textures).

2.         Be able to set and decorate a table for a dinner party.

3.         Learn at least 3 ways to fold a table napkin.

4.         Be able to recognise the laundry care symbols.

5.         Know the correct procedure for hand-washing delicate items of clothing

e.g. wool, silk etc.

6.         Know the correct procedure to change a light bulb and wire a plug.

7.         Write ways you can make you home more environmentally friendly and say how you have put them into practice.

8.         Plan and supervise a rota for the clearing up of the hall at the end of your branch meeting.

9.         Using the correct procedures demonstrate your ability to clean:

a          A window

b          A brass or silver item

c          A mirror

d          A sink and toilet.