The Science Department of Swan Valley School played host to 100 Beavers from the Dartford District which included 30 from the 5th Dartford. who all enjoyed an enthralling and fascinating morning doing variuos experiments in their laboratories. 

The Science teachers encouraged all the Beavers to have a go at various experiments including Chromatography separating the mix of colours in inks, making a bang with a chemical reaction, constructing a bridge to withstand force and making an electric circuit using bulbs, wires and a battery. 

All the Beavers earned their experiment badge but most of all had a great experience and a taster session for the wonders of science yet to come as they get older. 

Very many thanks from the 5th Dartford Beavers to all the Science staff at Swan Valley and to the Stone Beaver Leaders who organised the event.

Auntie Beaver

Tonight, the 5th Dartford Scout Group saw the mixed gender Edwards Beaver colony go live with 5 of the 7 new members and leaders Vicky and Kim at the helm.  GSL Paul was there to welcome the new members to the group on its inaugural session and initial feedback from new female Beaver Megan is that “It was great, we did some games and craft and I made the scout sign under the flag, but we didn’t do bulldog….”  Well Megan, we’re glad you had a great first session and at the 5th we can assure you of many years of great experiencies and we look forward to seeing your colony meeting together next week and growing to full capacity over the following weeks.

Philpott & Peacock Beavers joined forces for their annual Half-Term Halloween Party. A record 34 boys,6 Leaders & 3 young Leaders donned costumes of a spooky nature and joined in traditional Halloween games.

After trying to get do-nuts off a string using only their mouth, then apple bobbing and claiming Dracula’s fangs from a plate of flour, we all looked more messy than menacing but a good time was had by all.

Regards Wendy