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		<title>Handcraft Syllabus</title>
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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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>HOW TO JOIN</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The best time to join is at the start of the season in September.  Most  branches meet once a week from September to April/May each year. Joining  GFS is a great way to meet new friends and take part in exciting  activities. You will make a special promise at an Enrolment Service; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>WHERE WE ARE</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:34:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GFS BRANCHES
Diocese of Cashel &#38; Ossory
Tullow
Abbeyleix
Baltinglass
Castlecomer
Dunleckney
Mountrath
New Ross
Portlaoise
Rathdowney
Tinahely
Hacketstown
Diocese of Tuam, Killala and Achonry 
Achonry
Kilmoremoy
Tuam Diocesan Official
Diocese of Meath &#38; Kildare
Geashill/Killeigh
Julianstown
Kells
Mountmellick
Newbridge
Rathmolyon
Edenderry
Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough 
  Donoughmore
Dunganstown
Athy
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Arva
Bailieborough
Billis
Cavan
Cootehill
Drung
Kildallon
Killeshandra
Kilmore Cathedral
Kilmore Council
Kinawley
Longford
Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe

Birr
Cloughjordan
Roscrea
Nenagh
Diocese of Armagh
  Annaghmore
Ballymore
Clonfeacle
Derrygortreavy
Donaghmore
Lissan
Loughgall
Milltown
Mullabrack
Newmills
Richhill
St Marks Portadown
St Columba
Tamlaght &#8211; not operating 2011/12
Tartaraghan
Armagh Diocesan Official
Armagh Townsend
 
 
Connor
  Aghalee
Ballymena
Christ [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Digital Media</title>
		<link>http://www.girlsfriendlysociety.ie/index.php/archives/507</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:52:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Floral Art</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:36:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Citizenship Badge</title>
		<link>http://www.girlsfriendlysociety.ie/index.php/archives/77</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:32:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>P.E. Badge</title>
		<link>http://www.girlsfriendlysociety.ie/index.php/archives/100</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The aim of this badge is to promote an awareness of physical well beingJunior Candidates

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

Candidates

Move around the room showing you can hop, skip and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Swimming Badge</title>
		<link>http://www.girlsfriendlysociety.ie/index.php/archives/61</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The aim of this badge is to introduce girls to safe organised water activity
Candidates

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

Junior [...]]]></description>
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		<title>One World Badge</title>
		<link>http://www.girlsfriendlysociety.ie/index.php/archives/64</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Safety Badge</title>
		<link>http://www.girlsfriendlysociety.ie/index.php/archives/62</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:14:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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