26-28
September - Silver Practice, Dovedale.
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The
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme is available to
students in Years 10 and 11.
The aim of the award is to aid each individual’s
personal and social development through a programme of
practical, cultural and adventurous activities.
The
award is split into three age groups:
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Bronze
– for those aged 14 and over
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Silver
– for those aged 15 and over
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Gold
– for those aged 16 and over.
Also,
the award is split into sections as follows:
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Service
(helping other
people in the local community)
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Expeditions
(training for,
planning and completing a journey on foot)
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Skills
(covering almost
any hobby, skill or interest)
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Physical
Recreation (sport,
dance and fitness)
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Residential
Project (Gold
Award only)
At
KNBS, the D of E expeditions section is organised by
Mr Gunn and Mr Craythorn.
This is the largest section in the award programme.
Other sections are organised by Mr Lomas, who also
administers the scheme.
Further
information can be obtained from The Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award website at: www.theaward.org |
(Click to view info)
10-11th
May - Bronze practice, Earlswood.
7-8th
June - Bronze assessment, Cannock.
20,21,22
June - Silver practice, Malvern Hills.
15,16,17
July - Silver assessment, Dovedale.
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