|  World
Thinking Day is held on 22 February each year, the date of the birthdays of both
the founder Lord Baden-Powell and his wife, Olave. On this day, members of the
144 countries think of members in other countries throughout the world as they
take part in activities to learn more about world GirlGuiding.
It
is traditional to celebrate World Thinking Day within units or districts or regions
with some type of international activity. This could take the form of such things
as: - a ceremony
- games from other
countries
- a campfire singing songs from around the world
- international
cuisine
- joint activities with Scouts (they celebrate Founder’s
Day on February 22)
- a church parade
- crafts
from around the world
An important aspect of the
celebration is the voluntary contributions made by each member to the World Thinking
Day fund which is used to promote and develop GirlGuiding throughout the world. Contributions
are sent to the National Office (through the regional secretaries) and then forwarded
on to WAGGGS which administers the fund.
World Thinking
Day Symbol The
World Thinking Day symbol is used in World Thinking Day celebrations. It was introduced
in 1975 and has the following meaning: - The World Trefoil
in the centre represents WAGGGS, the World Association.
- The
arrows pointing towards it represent action and give direction to that action.
- The
circular design represents the world of GirlGuiding and Scouting.
Here
are some fun New Zealand ideas other countries might like to try on Thinking Day New
Zealand Craft Activity - How to make Pois http://www.girlguidingnz.org.nz/girlfrenz/ideas-pois.asp
Learn
what we wear - GirlGuiding New Zealand Uniform http://www.girlguidingnz.org.nz/girlfrenz/girls-gear.asp
Cool
Kiwiana Article - 'Kiwi/New Zealand standouts'
http://www.girlguidingnz.org.nz/GirlFrenz/talk-kiwiana.asp
Cook
a Pavlova - It's easy and delicious!
http://www.girlguidingnz.org.nz/girlfrenz/idea-pavlova.asp
Learn
a Maori Waiata (Song)
Waiata - Hine E Hine
http://folksong.org.nz/hine/index.html
Waiata
- Pokarekare Ana
http://folksong.org.nz/pokarekare/index.html
Learn
the Haka
http://folksong.org.nz/ka_mate/index.html
Learn
about visiting Marae / Marae Protocol
http://www.girlguidingnz.org.nz/international/thinking.asp
New
Zealand's National Anthem
http://folksong.org.nz/e_ihowa_atua/index.html
Learn
Taps in Maori
http://www.girlguidingnz.org.nz/girlfrenz/girls-taps.asp
Be
sure to check out this site too...
http://www.teara.govt.nz/ | 
