The Duke of Edinburgh's Award at Ousedale School
Are you aged between 14 and 25?
The Duke of Edinburgh's award is aimed at young people who want to participate in exiting and enjoyable activities in their free time. There are three levels of Award, Bronze, Silver and Gold. You can begin at any level depending upon your age and the amount of time you have available. Visit the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Website to find out more. The guide below shows the activities that must be completed to get the Award.
To join, you will need to get a form from one of the D of E leaders. When complete, please return to Finance.
Dates for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions 2008
Bronze – |
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| Training and practice | |
| Assessment | |
Silver – |
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| Training | |
| Practice | |
| Assessment | |
Gold – |
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| Training and Practice | |
| Assessment | |
For the Bronze Award (14+years):
| Service | 3 months |
| Skills | 3 months |
| Physical Recreation | 3 months |
| Expeditions | Plan, prepare for and undertake a 2 day, 1 night venture |
Also:
A further 3 months in either the Service, Skills or Physical Recreation section.
For the Silver Award (15+years):
| Service | 6 months |
| Skills | 3/6 months |
| Physical Recreation | 3/6 months |
| Expeditions | Plan, prepare for and undertake a 3 day, 2 night venture |
Also:
People who do not have the Bronze Award must spend a further 6 months in either the Service or the longer of the Skills or Physical Recreation Sections
For the Gold Award (16+years):
| Service | 12 months |
| Skills | 6/12 months |
| Physical Recreation | 6/12 months |
| Expeditions | Plan, prepare for and undertake a 4 day, 3 night venture |
| Residential | Undertake a shared activity in a residential setting away from home for 5 days and 4 nights |
What will I get out of it?
- Self-belief
- A sense of identity
- A sense of responsibility
- New talents and abilities
- The ability to plan and use time effectively
- Skills including problem solving, presentation and communication
- An understanding of your strengths and weaknesses
- Self-confidence
- Independence - of thought and action
- An awareness of your potential
- New relationships
- The ability to learn from and give to others in the community
On successful completion you will be presented with a badge and certificate and at Gold level you are invited to a Presentation Ceremony at one of the Royal Palaces.
What is the Award based on?
The key principles are:
- Non-competitive - a personal challenge, not a competition
- Available to all - anyone can do it!
- Voluntary - it's up to you what you do - it's your leisure time
- Flexible - your programme is designed by you for you
- Balanced - it will stretch you in all directions
- Progressive - you improve at your own pace
- Achievement focused - you can't fail!
- Marathon not a sprint - it takes more than a short burst of enthusiasm
- Personal development - it's the taking part that matters; getting and Award is the icing on the cake
- Enjoyable - it's about getting there and having fun!