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{{Short description|Most junior section of the British guiding movement}}
{{other uses of|Rainbow Girl}}
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'''Rainbows''' is the youngest section of [[Girlguiding|GirlGuiding]] in the UK. They are between the ages of 5 and 7 in England, Scotland and Wales, but in Northern Ireland the age range is 4-7 years old.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/parents/moving_up_to_the_next_section.aspx|title=Moving up to the next section|work=Girlguiding UK|access-date=1 March 2012}}</ref> At the age of about seven, a Rainbow will usually become a [[Brownie Guide|Brownie]].
'''Rainbows''' is the youngest section of [[Girlguiding]] in the UK. They are between the ages of 4 and 7 and at the age of about seven, a Rainbow will usually become a [[Brownie Guide|Brownie]] if she wishes to continue Guiding.


In the UK, Rainbows started in 1987,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/about_us/key_information/history.aspx|title=History of guiding|work=Girlguiding UK|access-date=1 March 2012}}</ref> with Lynsey Hickling being the first in the UK.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Rainbow Party by Eleanor Fitter, Millais School|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/15691665.a-rainbow-party-by-eleanor-fitter-millais-school/|website=The Argus|language=en|access-date=2020-05-21}}</ref>
In the UK, Rainbows started in 1987,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/about_us/key_information/history.aspx|title=History of guiding|work=Girlguiding UK|access-date=1 March 2012}}</ref> with Lynsey Hickling being the first in the UK.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Rainbow Party by Eleanor Fitter, Millais School|url=https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/15691665.a-rainbow-party-by-eleanor-fitter-millais-school/|website=The Argus|language=en|access-date=2020-05-21}}</ref>


In the [[United States]] the equivalent is a [[Daisy Girl Scout]]; in Canada the equivalent is a Spark; and in New Zealand they are called Pippins. In Australia, they are called Gumnut(s).
In the [[United States]] the equivalent is a [[Daisy Girl Scout]]; in Canada the equivalent is a Spark; and in New Zealand they are called Pippins. In Australia, they are called Guides.


==Uniform==
==Uniform==
The current uniform, since 2004, consists of a blue and red polo shirt with the Rainbow logo on it, a red hooded jacket and a choice of either tracksuit bottoms or cycling shorts, which the girls are encouraged to pick themselves. All items come in the Rainbow colours of light blue and red. There is also an optional baseball hat which matches the other items. [[Tabard]]s used to be part of the uniform, but were discontinued as official uniform in 2015. Colours of tabards were red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple, and units were able to choose whichever colour they wanted. Red and purple tabards can still be purchased.
The current uniform, since 2004, consists of a blue and red polo shirt with the Rainbow logo on it, a red hooded jacket and a choice of either tracksuit bottoms, leggings or cycling shorts, which the girls are encouraged to pick themselves. All items come in the Rainbow colours of light blue and red. There is also an optional baseball hat which matches the other items. [[Tabard]]s used to be part of the uniform, but were discontinued as official uniform in 2015. Colours of tabards were red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple, and units were able to choose whichever colour they wanted. Red and purple tabards can still be purchased.


== The Promise ==
== The Promise ==
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{{quote|I promise that I will do my best, to think about my beliefs and to be kind and helpful.}}
{{quote|I promise that I will do my best, to think about my beliefs and to be kind and helpful.}}


== The Program ==
== The Programme ==


The Rainbow program changed in 2018. It has 6 different themes that run through all sections of Girlguiding. They are: Be Well, Know Myself, Skills for My Future, Have Adventures, Express yourself and Take Action.
The Rainbow programme changed in 2018. It has 6 different themes that run through all sections of Girlguiding. They are: Be Well, Know Myself, Skills for My Future, Have Adventures, Express yourself and Take Action.


In each theme, for Rainbows, 1 skills builder, 3 hours of unit meeting activities and 1 interest badge has to be completed to gain the theme award. When 2 theme awards are completed, the Rainbow get her Bronze award, 4 themes earn the Silver award and all 6 themes plus 3 extra bits gains the Gold award. Activities range from games and crafts to leaning how things work, experimenting, basic survival skills and outdoor fun amongst other activities.
In each theme, for Rainbows, 1 skills builder, 3 hours of unit meeting activities and 1 interest badge has to be completed to gain the theme award. When 2 theme awards are completed, the Rainbow get her Bronze award, 4 themes earn the Silver award and all 6 themes plus 3 extra bits gains the Gold award. Activities range from games and crafts to leaning how things work, experimenting, basic survival skills and outdoor fun amongst other activities.


The girls have fun whilst learning.
The girls have fun whilst learning.


== The Song ==
== The Song ==
There is a simple song with hand gestures to accompany the jigsaw feature. There are four versions of the song, each version has a different final three lines, but the tune is the same and the first verse remains unchanged. The four versions are for:
There are four versions of the song, each version has a different final three lines, but the tune is the same and the first verse remains unchanged. The four versions are for:


# The beginning of a meeting
# The beginning of a meeting
# The end of a meeting
# The end of a meeting
# During an enrollment ceremony (a Promise Party)
# During a promise ceremony
# During a "Pot of Gold Party" (a party held at the end of term when some Rainbows are preparing to progress to Brownies.)
# During a "Pot of Gold Party"


This version is for the beginning of a meeting:
This version is for the beginning of a meeting:
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Brownies here I/we come!
Brownies here I/we come!
</poem></blockquote>
</poem></blockquote>

Whilst these songs are widely used, many Rainbow units use different songs.


== See also ==
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 10:30, 23 October 2023

For other uses of "Rainbow Girl", see Rainbow Girl (disambiguation).

Rainbows is the youngest section of Girlguiding in the UK. They are between the ages of 4 and 7 and at the age of about seven, a Rainbow will usually become a Brownie if she wishes to continue Guiding.

In the UK, Rainbows started in 1987,[1] with Lynsey Hickling being the first in the UK.[2]

In the United States the equivalent is a Daisy Girl Scout; in Canada the equivalent is a Spark; and in New Zealand they are called Pippins. In Australia, they are called Guides.

Uniform

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The current uniform, since 2004, consists of a blue and red polo shirt with the Rainbow logo on it, a red hooded jacket and a choice of either tracksuit bottoms, leggings or cycling shorts, which the girls are encouraged to pick themselves. All items come in the Rainbow colours of light blue and red. There is also an optional baseball hat which matches the other items. Tabards used to be part of the uniform, but were discontinued as official uniform in 2015. Colours of tabards were red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple, and units were able to choose whichever colour they wanted. Red and purple tabards can still be purchased.

The Promise

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The Rainbow promise is a shortened version of the Brownie and Girl Guides' promise, adapted to accommodate the Rainbows' young age. The promise is:

I promise that I will do my best, to think about my beliefs and to be kind and helpful.

The Programme

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The Rainbow programme changed in 2018. It has 6 different themes that run through all sections of Girlguiding. They are: Be Well, Know Myself, Skills for My Future, Have Adventures, Express yourself and Take Action.

In each theme, for Rainbows, 1 skills builder, 3 hours of unit meeting activities and 1 interest badge has to be completed to gain the theme award. When 2 theme awards are completed, the Rainbow get her Bronze award, 4 themes earn the Silver award and all 6 themes plus 3 extra bits gains the Gold award. Activities range from games and crafts to leaning how things work, experimenting, basic survival skills and outdoor fun amongst other activities.

The girls have fun whilst learning.

The Song

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There are four versions of the song, each version has a different final three lines, but the tune is the same and the first verse remains unchanged. The four versions are for:

  1. The beginning of a meeting
  2. The end of a meeting
  3. During a promise ceremony
  4. During a "Pot of Gold Party"

This version is for the beginning of a meeting:

Look at the world around you,
Learn everything you can,
Laugh as you go along,
Love this world of ours.

Look, learn, laugh, love
Rainbows has begun,
We're all here now,
Come and join the fun.

At the end of a meeting the last three lines are replaced with:

We've had lots of fun,
Bye bye Rainbows,
Goodnight everyone.

At a Promise Party the last three lines are replaced with:

Promise time has come,
I will do my best
and help everyone.

This version reflects aspects of the promise itself and it helpful in reminding Rainbows of their duty.

The final version at a Pot of Gold Party is often sung for the rest of the unit by only those who are leaving for Brownies and this versions final three lines are:

Now the jigsaw is done,
New adventures,
Brownies here I/we come!

Whilst these songs are widely used, many Rainbow units use different songs.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "History of guiding". Girlguiding UK. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  2. ^ "A Rainbow Party by Eleanor Fitter, Millais School". The Argus. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
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