## **90[th] Scout Troop** 

The 90th Scout Group has an overall number of 12 scouts! 

We are able to retain all the Cubs transferring from the 40th and we welcome Josh as a new Leader. This is the maximum the troop will be able to accommodate as the leader/scouts ratio and hall space need to increase to be able to accommodate a bigger number. 

During the 2024 scouting year, scouts have enjoyed a series of camps and trips. 

The 90th had the usual bike hike with refreshments half -way and this was well supported. 

We are fully involved into the RADICAL project with Queen University Belfast – Centre for Children Rights. 

The Aims of this Project Are: 

Be theory makers - Come up with a theory of respect and disrespect. 

Be co-researchers - Help us design and carryout the research. Evaluate your involvement - Reflect on how the advisory group is working. 

We attended a Residential weekend in Ardaluin House in Newcastle on28th-29th September We visited QUB and still helping with the Research. 

We are delighted to report that we continue to have a very strong girls’ representation and welcome scouts from all backgrounds as usual in the troop and that we have all had a wonderful year. It has worked very well having both boys and girls in the troop and they have really enjoyed the time spent together! 

## **AdMaiora Explorers Unit** 

The Explorers Unit at McCracken has an overall number of 5 explrorers! 

The majority of explorers are old scouts coming from the 40th/90th groups, but we have had more enrolled from other groups. 

We are meeting at the same time of 90[th] as we need to maintain the leaders/scouts ratio ; this proved to be working weel , as older explorers are helping with the troop activities. 

The majority of explorers are old scouts coming from the 40th/90th groups, but we have had more enrolled from other groups. 

Activities for the past year have all been shared with 90[th] Belfast including the RADICAL project mentioned above. 

Finally, I would like to extend our thanks to the Fountainville Trust for its ongoing support; the McCracken Memorial Presbyterian Church for the continued use of facilities as well as their pastoral support, and to all parents, helpers and leaders.