| DUKE
OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD SCHEME
Duke
of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, designed to foster personal
achievement, is undertaken from Year 9. All in Year 9 are
expected to participate. “The award concept is
one of individual challenge. It presents to young people
a balanced, non-competitive programme of voluntary activities
which encourage personal discovery and growth, self-reliance,
perseverance, responsibility to themselves and service to
the community.” The award is a programme of cultural,
practical and adventurous activities covering four different
areas: Service, Expeditions, Skills and Physical Recreation.
The four areas are designed to complement each other and
provide a balanced programme.
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The
Service section is designed to develop in participants
a sense of community service and a feeling of responsibility
to others. |
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The
Skills section aims to encourage the development of
personal interests and practical skills. Examples of
skills include arts, music, cooking and drama. |
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The
Physical Recreation section requires the participant
to follow a selected activity regularly. An example
would be playing in a team. |
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The
Expeditions section challenges the Award participants
to undertake a venture with a specific purpose in an
unfamiliar environment. For example, a bushwalking expedition
would involve route finding, navigation, pitching tents,
striking camp and all planning tasks related to the
venture. |
Additional
costs of all expeditions are substantial and are notified
prior to enrolment in each expedition.
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