Brownies at Tanglin Trust School was our first port of call when we arrived in Singapore in 2010. I attended as a parent helper each week, just as I had in UK. It gave us a sense of continuity and security at a time where homes and friendships have been left behind and new ones have yet to form.

I subsequently became a Guide leader, had adventures and made friends and memories.

I saw how valuable a girl only environment is for developing confidence and trying new things. Girls may come to camp unable to strike a match and leave being able to safely and confidently build a fire pit and cook their own supper. There is something for everyone, it’s inclusive and non competitive, a refreshing pit stop in each girl’s week.

The strength of BGO is in the people and I will be forever grateful for the memories and the girls, volunteers and parents I have met