Handcraft Syllabus

The Girls Friendly Society in Ireland

Craft Syllabus 2011-2012

Aim:

  • Promote the value of creative activities
  • Promote environmental awareness by using non-toxic waste materials
  • Increase members self esteem, confidence, creative and intellectual ability
  • Assist members in developing their creative skills

Objectives:

  • Organise programmes for children and young people
  • Provide art and craft training and advice on creative skills


Guidelines when working with children:

Come to the craft area prepared. Look over the instructions and materials needed and plan ahead. A child will quickly grow restless if you don’t.

Crafting doesn’t have to be expensive. Recycle! Your creativity can add new life to old objects. Costume jewellery, lace, fabric scraps, buttons, and toilet tissue rolls are recycled staples for the young crafter.

Protect clothing.

Allow ample space for each child and materials.

Always provide close supervision, especially when sharp objects, such as scissors or messy paints are present.

Don’t rush. Plan ample time for preparation, activity, and clean up.

Keep wet wipes on hand for picking up spills and clean up after.

Q-tips come in handy as paintbrushes and glue applicators.

Glue sticks are safe, clean and easy to handle by small fingers.

Never squelch their creativity. Let the child be creative without interfering. This will allow fun together while still allowing creativity to flourish.

When working with children, flexibility is the key! Don’t suppress their creativity when they want to try something other than the original directions given for a project. And, above all, don’t tell them that they did it wrong. Praise and encourage.

Don’t take over your children’s work and do it for them. There is nothing that can deflate their confidence and creativity faster!

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE THE WORK OF THE CHILD.

Most importantly, PRAISE, PRAISE, PRAISE and keep it FUN!

All Ireland Handcraft Syllabus 2011-2012

Junior Candidates (3-5 years):

Draw a butterfly and decorate, any medium.  A template may be used.  No larger than A4 size.

Candidates (5-7 years):

Make a bug using pipe cleaners and any other medium.  No larger than A4 size.

Junior Members (7-9 years):

Using a recycled container, make a pencil pot and decorate as desired using any medium.

Junior Members (9-11 years):

Decorate a hair band, any medium.

Members (11-13 years):

Tie die and decorate a bandana suitable for wearing.

Members (13-15 years)

Make and decorate a trinket/jewellery box and decorate as desired.  No larger than 15cm square.

Senior Members (15-18 years):

Make a story board using a pizza box and give it your own title.

Senior Members (18-21 years):

Make an item of jewellery, any medium.

Townsend Members:

Make a cushion cover for a 16” infill, any medium.

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Digital Media

Digital Media

Aim: To equip girls in the safe use, knowledge and development of digital media.

Objectives: To enable the girls to use cameras/videos in projects and general use.

To enable the girls to become more competent in the uses of various types of digital media.

To assist the girls in understanding safe practice when using digital devices.

IPODs

  1. Know and be able to demonstrate how to safely download, store and play music on your IPOD.

Digital Camera/Mobile Phone/Video Camera*

(* not all girls may have access to a video camera, but it is expected that most girls should have access to a mobile phone or digital camera)

  1. Know how to take a digital photograph, show how to edit the photograph ie centre etc the photograph.
  2. Know how to store your photographs either on a memory card or download on to a CD backup.
  3. Be able to print a photograph that you have taken, either through your own PC or through a digital printer such as those found in many pharmacists/local shops.
  4. Be able to take a video clip or series of video clips that you merge lasting for at least 2 minutes on a theme of your choice / positive response to bullying and for which you have written the dialogue ( this may be a clip that your group has worked on together)
  5. Be able to insert a video clip into a text message that you are sending or be able to demonstrate how to insert a video clip into a  power point presentation that you are giving.
  6. Know how to use predictive text.
  7. Be able to show how to save, edit and forward text messages that you receive.

Safety

  1. Know how to care and look after your digital devices.
  2. Know why it is important to protect your ‘image’ in the digital age.
  3. Find out ways in which it is possible to protect yourself and others from bullying through the use of video clips, photographs, texting etc (this may include a visit from your local PSNI/Gardai Community Officer)
  4. Know what ways you can protect yourself on social networking sites eg BEBO, Facebook, Twitter etc.
  5. Why is internet safety important.

Digital Media Badge

Parental/ Guardian consent

Part of the Digital Media Badge is as follows:

Be able to take a video clip or series of video clips that you merge lasting for at least 2 minutes on a theme of your choice / positive response to bullying and for which you have written the dialogue ( this may be a clip that your group has worked on together, remember consent forms for anyone shown in the video clip to be obtained before their image is taken)

It should be noted that this clip is only to be viewed within the local branch and to be viewed by the visiting judge when assessing the badge.  It will not be uploaded onto the Internet or used in any other way unless your prior written consent is received.

GFS operates within the Safeguarding Trust guidelines as currently applied and in force within the Church of Ireland.

On this basis if the group that your daughter is working on has decided to enact a video clip in which the group will appear only for use within this badge, are you happy to let them participate and their image to be used?

Agree/ Disagree

Parent/Guardian name

Address                                              ___________________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Name of Daughter                            _____________________________________

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Floral Art

The aim of this badge is to teach simple basis steps in Flower Arranging and to encourage an appreciation in Floral Art.

Junior Candidates

1.         Make a posy.

2.         Create a small garden on a plate/flat container.

Candidates

Complete question 1 plus 3 others

1.         What does the term “Floral Art mean?

2.         Make a posy.

3.         Create a small landscape/garden on a plate/flat container.

4.         Make a simple arrangement suitable for your Birthday Party.

5.         Arrange a small basket of flowers suitable for an occasion i.e. Mothering Sunday, Easter, Harvest, Christmas etc.

Junior Members

7-9 years – Complete questions 1 & 2 plus 4 others

9-11 years – Complete questions 1 & 2 plus 5 others

1.         What does the term “Floral Art” mean?

2.         Know a little about the need to condition cut flowers.

3.         Make a simple arrangement suitable for your Birthday Party.

4.         Using flowers, make a napkin tie.

5.         Arrange a small basket of flowers suitable for an occasion i.e. Mothering Sunday, Easter, Harvest, Christmas etc.

6.         Make a table decoration suitable for Summer Party.

7.         Make a small arrangement: use a novel container i.e. old cup and saucer, old boot, gift bags etc.

8.         Learn how to press flowers.

Members

11-13 years – Complete questions 1, 2, & 3 plus 3 others

13-15 years – Complete questions 1, 2, & 3 plus 4 others

1.         What does the term “Floral Art” mean?

2.         Know how to condition cut flowers.

3.         What is plant design?

4.         Make a table decoration suitable for Summer Party.

5.         Arrange basket of flowers suitable for a festival in the Church, i.e.  Easter, Harvest, Christmas etc.

6.         Make a small arrangement suitable for St. Valentine’s Day.

7.         Decorate a single flower for presentation as a gift.

8.         With your branch, make small posies suitable to distribute on Mothering Sunday during the Church Service.

9.         Make a card/book-mark using flowers you have pressed.

Senior Members (15-18 years)

Complete questions 1, 2, & 3 plus 5 others

1.         What does the term “Floral Art” mean?

2.         Know why it’s important and how to condition cut flowers.

3.         Name three styles/shapes of design.

4.         Make a small arrangement suitable for St. Valentine’s Day.

5.         Make a table arrangement suitable for a party, include a candle.

6.         Arrange a basket of cut flowers.

7.         With your branch, make small posies suitable to distribute on Mothering Sunday during the Church Service.

8.         Make a Christmas Decoration, suitable to hang on a door i.e. Wreath/Swag

9.         Make an item using flowers you have pressed.

Senior Members (18 years and upwards)

Complete all.

1.         What does the term “Floral Art” mean?

2.         Know why it’s important and how to condition cut flowers.

3.         Name five styles/shapes of design.

4.         Arrange a basket of cut flowers.

5.         Make a table arrangement suitable for a party/special occasion, include candles.

6.         Make a Christmas Decoration, suitable to hang on a door i.e. Wreath/Swag.

7.         Within your branch organise the making of small posies suitable to distribute on

Mothering Sunday during the Church Service.

8.         Create an arrangement suitable for a festival in the Church, Easter/Harvest/Christmas

9.         Demonstrate how to press flowers to a group of children.

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Citizenship Badge

Citizenship Badge

The aim of this badge is to encourage girls to take an active part in the community.

Junior Candidates

1          Name 3 ways you can be a good citizen.

2          Name 2 people who do important work in your community and explain what they do

e.g. fireman, postman, nurse, etc.

3          Visit with your group your local garda/police station, fire station or ambulance base.

Candidates

Choose five of the following:

1          Name 3 ways you can be a good citizen.

2          Name 2 people who do important work in your community and explain what they do

e.g. fireman, postman, nurse, etc.

3          Visit with your group your local garda/police station, fire station or ambulance base.

4          Show on a map the town nearest your house.

5          Visit your local library and know how to borrow and return a book.

6          Make a picture showing what you learned from ONE of your visits –

e.g. local library, fire station, etc.

Junior Members

7-9 years choose 6 of the following

9-11 years choose 7 of the following

1          Name 5 ways you can be a good citizen.

2          What do we mean by an emergency service, name three and how to contact them.

3          Visit one of the services and explain the service provided.

4          Name two local public buildings and explain the service provided.

5          Know the name of the Taoiseach/First Minister and two other members of

government/parliament.

6          Make a collection of concertina people showing the different cultures living in

Ireland today.

7          Participate in a community service such as re-cycling, picking up litter,

bulb/flower planting etc.

8          Give some practical help to refugees, asylum seekers, or people in need either through your church or G.F.S. branch.

Citizenship Badge 2008

Members

11-13 years choose 6 of the following

13-15 years choose 7 of the following

1          Demonstrate 3 ways of how you can be a good citizen by reaching out to people living with a difference. (e.g. disability, cultural etc.)

2          Visit one of the services and explain the service provided.

3          Name two local buildings and explain the service provided.

4          Participate in a community service such as re-cycling, picking up litter,  bulb/flower planting etc.

5          Research and give an account of a person who has played an important role in your town or local area.

6          Know the name of the Taoiseach/First Minister and two other members of                                    government/parliament.

7          Give some practical help to refugees, asylum seekers, or people in need either through your church or G.F.S. branch.

8          Know how many countries make up the European Union at present and give a brief account of its working.

Senior Members

Complete all

1          Demonstrate 3 ways of how you can be a good citizen by reaching out to people living with a difference. (e.g. disability, cultural etc.)

2          Visit one of the services and explain the service provided.

3          Name 3 local buildings and explain the service provided.

4          Support and become involved in some voluntary work in your church or community.

5          Make a poster to be used as a teaching aid to demonstrate the work of the emergency services.

6          Give some practical help to refugees, asylum seekers, or people in need either through your church or G.F.S. branch.

7          Know how many countries make up the European Union at present and give a brief account of its working.

8          Make a chart explaining the structure of your National/Parliamentary Government or Local Government.

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P.E. Badge

The aim of this badge is to promote an awareness of physical well being
Junior Candidates

  1. Hop from one foot to another
  2. Walk in a circle
  3. Jump across a line
  4. Balance on two feet for the count of five, with a bean bag on your head
  5. Join in a simple team game

Candidates

  1. Move around the room showing you can hop, skip and jump
  2. Balance on two feet for the count of five, with a bean bag on your head. Walk 5 steps
  3. March in time to music
  4. Join in a simple team game
  5. Throw and catch a ball or bean bag

Junior Members
7-9 years Complete 1 and 5 others
9-11 years Complete all

  1. Know why it is important to warm up and cool down prior to and after exercise
  2. Figure marching in time to music
  3. Throw or catch a ball or bean bag working with a partner or in a group
  4. Skip using a rope ? music may be used
  5. Posture ? Walk and turn with bean bag or book on your head
    (7-9 years ? 8 steps each way)
    (9-11 years ? 12 steps each way)
  6. Complete a simple assault course including moving over, under and around obstacles
  7. Take part in a game using music
  8. Within a group be able to perform a series of movements to music

Members

Complete questions 1 and 2 plus 7 others

  1. Know why it is important to warm up and cool down prior to and after exercise
  2. Know why a ‘fit girl’ is a healthy girl.
  3. Show that you have taken part in a team game in school/youth club etc. (minimum 2 terms)
  4. Figure marching in time to music
  5. Throw or catch a ball or bean bag working with a partner or in a group
  6. Skip forwards and backwards to music using a rope ? to last at least eight bars
  7. Complete a simple assault course including moving over, under and around obstacles
  8. Within a group be able to perform a series of movements to music ? lasting at least 16 bars
  9. Take part in a relay game.
  10. Take part in a circuit spending a minimum of 30 seconds at each of 8 activities. See resource pack for details of activities.

Senior Members
Complete questions 1 & 2 and 8 others

  1. Know why it is important to warm up and cool down prior to and after exercise
  2. Know why a ?fit girl? is a healthy girl.
  3. Show that you have taken part in a team game in school/youth club etc. (minimum 2 terms)
  4. Figure marching in time to music
  5. Throw or catch a ball or bean bag working with a partner or in a group
  6. Do a skip routine to music of your choice using a rope incorporating forward and backward movements
  7. Complete a simple assault course including moving over, under and around obstacles
  8. Within a group be able to perform a series of movements to music ? lasting at least 16 bars
  9. Take part in a relay game
  10. Take part in a circuit spending a minimum of 30 seconds at each of 8 activities. See resource pack for details of activities.
  11. Demonstrate a number of exercises using a piece of exercise equipment e.g. fit ball

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Swimming Badge

The aim of this badge is to introduce girls to safe organised water activity
Candidates

  1. Side step across the pool, jump up and down in the water
  2. Be able to push and glide
  3. Know the colour of the beach flags
  4. Know when it is unsafe to swim
  5. Why is it important to check that a lifeguard is on duty before swimming?

Junior Members -7-9 years

  1. Demonstrate push and glide in prone position and regain standing position.
  2. Entry by jumping into the water
  3. Show ability to immerse face in water
    • Blowing bubbles while mouth is in the water
    • Picking up lightweight objects from the bottom of the pool with the eyes open
    • Looking at a partner under water
  4. In shallow water demonstrate confidence, balance etc. by: walking, jumping, side-stepping, turning while standing, playing simple games (e.g. ring-a-rosy)
  5. Be able to swim 5m
  6. Personal safety:
  7. Know the colour of the beach flags
  8. Know when it is unsafe to swim
  9. Know why it is important to check that a life guard is on duty before
    swimming

Junior Members -9-11 years

  1. Be able to make a simple dive
  2. Roll over from prone to supine position (floating)
  3. Swim 10m front-crawl
  4. Swim 10m back crawl
  5. Swim 5m Breaststroke
  6. Know about personal safety as detailed on your safety council water safety leaflets
  7. Personal safety:
    • Know the colour of beach flags
    • Know when it is unsafe to swim
    • Know why it is important to check that a life guard is on duty before
      swimming

Members

  1. Entry by simple dive (e.g. sitting or kneeling)
  2. Swim 15m front crawl
  3. Swim 15m back crawl (arms and legs)
  4. Swim 10m breaststroke
  5. Swim 10m inverted breaststroke
  6. Show ability to tread the water for one minute
  7. Show ability to glide to bottom of pool
  8. Know how to throw a ring buoy and attempt simple rescue (beach rescue)
  9. Personal safety- focusing on hazards of water and correct procedures for dealing with hazards

Senior Members

  1. Entry by standing dive
  2. Swim 25m front crawl
  3. Swim 25m back crawl
  4. Swim 25m breaststroke
  5. Swim 10m inverted breaststroke or sidestroke
  6. Swim 10m butterfly
  7. Show ability to glide to bottom of pool
  8. Demonstrate reaching and throwing rescue
  9. Personal safety – focusing on hazards of water and correct procedures for dealing with hazards

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One World Badge

One World Badge

The aim of this badge is to raise awareness of the lives and needs of different cultures throughout the world.

Junior Candidates

1        Food – Complete the enclosed worksheet.

2        Water – Complete the enclosed worksheet.

3        Homes – Complete the enclosed worksheet.

4        Learn to sing in a group ‘Jesus loves the little children of the world’.

Candidates

1        Food – Complete the enclosed worksheet.

2        Water – Complete the enclosed worksheet.

3        Homes – Complete the enclosed worksheet.

4        Learn to sing in a group ‘Jesus loves the little children of the world’.

5        Find and colour the link countries on a map of the world.

6        Compare life in one of the link countries with life in Ireland.

Junior Members – 7-9 Complete 5 questions

9-11 Complete 6 questions

1        What is Fairtrade?

2        How do I know what Fairtrade is?

3        Where can I buy Fairtrade products?

4        Make a collage depicting fairtrade products using fairtrade wrappers.

5        What are our basic needs?  Complete the enclosed worksheet.

6        What are the basic needs of the world?  Complete the enclosed worksheet.

7        Complete the attached wordsearch.

April 2008

Members – 11-13 Complete 4 questions

13-15 Complete 5 questions

1        What is Fairtrade?

2        How do I know what Fairtrade is?

3        Following a visit to a shop be able to tell the examiner 5 items that were available for purchase and where they originated from.

4        In your group design an advertisement for one of the Fairtrade products you have seen.

5        Give a group presentation on Fairtrade (not less than 3 minutes)

6        Name 5 development agencies.

Senior Members

1        In your group research development agencies.  Plan and organise a fundraising event with proceeds to go to one chosen agency.

2        Know a little about the work of the Bishops Appeal and its current projects.

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Safety Badge

Safety Badge

The aim of this badge is to make girls more aware of potential dangers

Junior Candidates

1        Know why we wear seat belts and why we use booster seats in all vehicles.

2        Know how to cross a road safely.

3        For your own safety know why it is important to wash your hands after going to the toilet and before eating food?

4        Why should you not approach animals without an adult?

5        Know why you should not turn on a hot tap without an adult present.

Candidates

Road:

1        Know how to cross a road safely including the use of pedestrian crossings.

2        Know why we wear seat belts and why we use booster seats in all vehicles.

3        Know the rules for safe cycling.

Home:

1        Know why toys should always be put away in the proper place.

2        Know why a fire should always have a guard and why your home should always have a smoke alarm that works properly.

3        Know why you should never touch a kettle or anything on a cooker.

Personal

1        Explain who is a stranger and why we should never be alone with a stranger.

2        Why is it important to wash our hands after going to the toilet and before preparing or eating food?

Garden:

1        Why should we never touch garden chemicals?

2        Why should we never touch garden tools with out adult supervision?

3        Why should we not play near any water feature in the garden without adult supervision?

Country Environment

1        Why should you not approach animals without an adult?

2        Why should you not play with any equipment/machinery on a farm?

Safety Badge 2008

Junior Members

Road

1         Know the rules for cyclists and know what a pedestrian is.

2        Know how to use the Green/Safe cross code and pedestrian crossing.

3        Know why it is important to wear seat belts and use booster seats in all vehicles.

4        Know six common/familiar road signs.

5        Know how to make a 999/112 call and the information to give.

6        Know why it is important to be seen clearly when on the road.

Home

1        Know why you should never handle or take tablets or medicine without adult supervision.

2        Know why a fire should always have a guard and why your home should always have a smoke alarm that works properly.

3        Know about the hazards in the kitchen e.g.  Leads of electrical equipment, cooker etc.

4        Know why children should never be left alone.

Personal

1        Explain who is a stranger and why we should never be alone with a stranger.

2        Why is it important to wash our hands after going to the toilet and before preparing or eating food?

Country Environment

1        Why should you not play with any equipment/machinery on a farm?

2        Why should you not enter a farmyard without the permission of the farmer?

3        Why should you not approach animals without adult supervision?

4        Name five dangers you might find on a farm.

Garden/Parks

1        Why should you not touch any garden chemicals?

2        Know the dangers of climbing on railings, walls, fences, etc.

3        Know why you should never eat berries/nuts/seeds without adult supervision.
4        Know about the dangers of garden tools and their proper use and storage.

Safety Badge 2008

Members

Road:

1        Know the rules for cyclists.

2        Know how to use the Green/Safe Cross code and pedestrian crossing.

3        Know why we must to wear seat belts and use booster seats in all vehicles.

4        Design a poster incorporating eight road signs.

5        Demonstrate how to make a 999/112 call and the information to give and give an outline of the dangers of misuse of these numbers.

6        Know the importance of reflective clothing as a road user.

Home

1        Know the correct use of medicine and tablets.

2        Name ten dangers which may be found in the kitchen.

3        Know why young children should never be left alone.

4        Know how to use fire safety equipment

5        Draw up a floor plan of your own home, showing your escape route in case of fire and showing the position of smoke alarms.

6        List the precautions you need to take to avoid unnecessary accidents to children or senior citizens

Personal

1        Explain why it is important to let someone know where you are at all times.
2        Know why it is important to tell someone if you feel insecure under any

circumstances.

3        Know how to act wisely when under ‘peer’ pressure.

4        Know why you should never use electrical appliances in the bathroom.

Country Environment

1        Know the dangers of farm equipment/machinery.

2        Know why you should not enter a farm without the permission of the farmer.

3        Know why you should show caution when approaching animals.

4        List at least 6 potential dangers you might find on a farm

Garden/Parks

1        Explain the dangers which may be associated with the misuse of garden equipment or tools.

2        Name the dangers found in the garden/park in the following areas;

  • Dog fouling
  • Litter
  • Water
  • Playarea

Safety Badge 2008

Senior Members

Road

1        Write an essay showing your understanding of the following areas

  • Rules of the Road
  • Vehicle safety
  • Contact of the Emergency Services

2        Design a poster incorporating road signs to explain road safety to young children.

Home

1        Design a visual aid to assist child safety awareness in the home in the following areas

  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom
  • Living area
  • Bedroom
  • Stairs
  • Garage

Personal

1        Lead a GFS session for your group dealing with the following areas:

  • Why it is important to tell someone if you feel insecure under any circumstances
  • How to act wisely under “peer” pressure
  • Why it is important to let someone know where you are at all times
  • Why you should never use an electrical appliance in the bathroom

Outdoors

1        Write an account of the dangers you might find in the garden or country-side and

state steps that can be taken to make an area safer.

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Musician’s Badge

Musician’s  Badge

The aim of this badge is to deepen the girls’ understanding of music within their church and culture

Junior Candidates

1          Learn a chorus

2          Learn an action song

3          Make a simple musical instrument

Candidates

1          Learn a chorus

2          Learn an action song

3          Make a simple musical instrument

4          Be able to join in the singing of the GFS hymn for your age group

Junior Members

1          Know what the staff clefs and bars represent

2          Know the note value and be able to clap 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 time

3          Be able to name notes written in the treble clef

4          Complete any four of the following:

a)  Find out the two best selling singles in the previous year in two of the following categories-      pop/chart, reggae, folk and rock

b)  Name two different groups and two different songs they sing and say why you like them

c)  Listen to three different pieces of music say which one you prefer and why

d)  Be able to fill in the correct names of notes on a keyboard chart

e)  Be able to sing or play on any instrument of your choice a hymn/song

f)   Be a member of a church choir/music group for six months and show a chart of attendance

g)  Be able to identify at least four different orchestral instruments from pictures (see pack)

h)  Listen to music –

  • Draw a face to show how it makes you feel
  • Draw a picture to show where the takes you. e.g. a holiday or a spooky castle

Members

1          Know what the staff clefs and bars represent

2          Know the note value and be able to clap 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and 6/8 time

3          Be able to name notes written in the treble and bass clef

4          Complete any four of the following:

a)  Find out the two best selling singles in the previous year in two of the following categories-   pop/chart, reggae, folk and rock

b)  Name two different groups you like; name two songs they sing and say why you like them

c)  Listen to three pieces of music and classify them as classical/pop/rock/reggae as appropriate

d)  Be able to fill in the correct names of notes on a keyboard chart

e)  Be able to sing a hymn

f)   Perform a simple hymn/song of your choice on any musical/percussion instrument of your

choice

g)  Prepare an A3 size presentation on the life of a composer/artist

h)  Be able to identify at least six different orchestral instruments from pictures (see pack)

Senior Members

Complete number 1 and  5 others of the following

1.         Do a general study on a piece of music – name, composer etc.

Give two reasons why you picked this one. Name another composition by this composer.

Name the musical features

Tell younger GFS girls about your study, giving three reasons why you like it and why your piece  interests you musically

2.         Find out the two best selling singles in the previous year in two of the following categories-

pop/chart, reggae, folk and rock

3.         Listen to a piece of music from each of the following categories and compare them. Say why you like them. Which appeals to you most?

Classical/historical/ballad/opera/musical/Irish folk/jazz and popular

4.         Be able to sing back two bars of music played or sung by the examiner

5.         Be able to sing a hymn

6.         Perform two pieces of music of your choice on any musical/percussion instrument of your

choice.

7.         Be able to identify at least six different orchestral instruments from a piece of orchestral music

8.         Compose a piece of music to accompany a short poem of your choice.

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Information Technology Badge

Information Technology

Aim: The aim of this badge is to develop knowledge and skills in  Information Technology

Candidates

  1. Know how to turn your computer, ‘on’ and ‘off’
  2. Know your computer and how to look after it.

(see Badge resources)

  1. Know how to play a game on CD

Junior Members

7-9 choose six of the following

9-11 choose seven of the following

1.       Know how to turn your computer, ‘on’ and ‘off’

2.       Know your computer and how to look after it.

3.       Know how to play a game on CD.

4.       Know how to write a letter as word document

5.       Know how to address an envelope correctly

6.       Know about safe use of your mobile phone and internet use.

7.       Access the G.F.S. website and download a piece of information from it.

8.       Know how to email. What is the G.F.S. email address?  Email the G.F.S. Central Office

9.       Learn about the following – your printer, CD-Rom, memory stick, handling of CD-Roms and DVDs, software and hardware, know about input, process, output and store, computer application or program, and computer viruses.

(see Badge resources)

Members and Senior Members

Members choose 8 of the following

Senior members choose 10 of the following

1.       Know how to write a letter as a word document

2.       Know how to address an envelope correctly

3.       Know about safe use of your mobile phone and internet use.

4.       Access the G.F.S. website and   download a piece of information from it.

5.       Know how to email. What is the G.F.S. email address?  Email the G.F.S. Central Office

6.       Learn about the following – your printer, CD-Rom, DVD, memory sticks and how to handle them, software and hardware, know about input, process, output and store,  computer application or program, and computer viruses. (see Badge resources)

7.       Prepare a C.V.

8.       Know how to use a fax machine and photocopier

9.       Design a poster using Clip Art

10.     Show and be able to use 3 functions on your computer.

11.     Know the Glossary included in the pack

12.     Insert a table into a Word document.

13.     Know how to prepare a Spreadsheet.

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