Scout Promise and Law โšœ๏ธ

Learn the words every Australian Scout lives by. Know them, understand them, and recite them with confidence.

The Scout Promise

There are two versions of the Scout Promise. Your leader will tell you which one your group uses, or you can choose the one that fits your own beliefs. Both carry exactly the same honour.

VERSION 1 โ€” WITH SPIRITUAL BELIEF
On my honour,
I promise to do my best,
To be true to my spiritual beliefs,
To contribute to my community and our world,
To help other people,
And to live by the Scout Law.

"My spiritual beliefs" can also be said as "my duty to my God" โ€” use whichever wording fits your beliefs.

VERSION 2 โ€” WITHOUT SPIRITUAL BELIEF
On my honour,
I promise to do my best,
To contribute to my community and our world,
To help other people,
And to live by the Scout Law.

For Scouts whose families don't follow a spiritual belief. It is just as meaningful โ€” the honour is the same.

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What does "On my honour" mean?

When you say "on my honour" you are making a solemn personal commitment. You are not just repeating words. You are telling every person in that room that this is your genuine promise to yourself and to the world. Your honour is your integrity, your character, and your word. A Scout who says the Promise means every single line of it.

The Scout Law

Six points. Tap each card to flip it and learn what each one really means.

What SPICES Means

The Scout Law connects to six areas of personal growth called SPICES. These six areas shape who you become as a Scout and as a person.

Play the SPICES Sorter Game ๐ŸŽฎ

Promise and Law Quiz

8 questions. Can you get a perfect score?

Recite It

One line at a time. One word is hidden. Type it in and keep going until you know the whole Promise from memory.

Uses Version 1. If you use Version 2, skip the "spiritual beliefs" line when reciting aloud at your investiture.