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NATIONAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (NYAA)

QUEENSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL. NATIONAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (NYAA) . Outline. What Why How. INTRODUCTION. NYAA launched in May 1992 by President of the Republic of Singapore NYAA Singapore is a Full Member of The International Award Association which operates in more

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NATIONAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (NYAA)

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  1. QUEENSTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL NATIONAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (NYAA)

  2. Outline • What • Why • How

  3. INTRODUCTION • NYAA launched in May 1992 by • President of the Republic of • Singapore • NYAA Singapore is a Full Member • of The International Award • Association which operates in more • than 130 countries worldwide

  4. (WHY) To develop in pupils personal qualities of self-reliance, perseverance and a sense of responsibility to themselves, to society and to the nation

  5. RATIONALE - WHY • Programme fosters holistic • development of the individual • Platform for school to work • towards its vision of …nurturing • a leader in every learner

  6. PURPOSE OF NYAA PROGRAMME • Is non-competitive – those with • special needs can also participate • Anyone with the necessary • perseverance, enterprise and effort • can gain an Award

  7. RATIONALE - WHY • School programmes already • aligned to NYAA requirements • Pupils earn CCA points for • achievement in NYAA bronze

  8. LEVEL OF AWARD AwardAgeReg Fee Bronze 14 & above $7

  9. (HOW) CRITERIA FOR BRONZE AWARD • Participants are required to complete four • compulsory sections: • Adventurous Journey – to encourage a spirit of adventure, teamwork and an appreciation for the outdoors and the environment • Requirement: to undertake 2 days outing, including one night in an unfamiliar setting and at least 12 hours of effort and activity

  10. CRITERIA FOR BRONZE AWARD • Physical Recreation – to promote good health and meeting challenges, create a lasting sense of achievement and satisfaction • Requirement: To select a form of physical recreation and follow it regularly for at least 20 hours spread over a period of 8 weeks

  11. CRITERIA FOR BRONZE AWARD • Skills – to pursue and persist in an interest, resulting in a sense of creativity and personal discovery • Requirement: To choose a skill and follow it regularly for at least 6 months

  12. CRITERIA FOR BRONZE AWARD • Service to others – to develop a sense of responsibility toward the community • Requirement: To provide at least 15 hours of service spread over a period of 3 months

  13. PROPOSED QTSS-NYAA (2-YEAR) (BRONZE) PROGRAMME

  14. PROPOSED QTSS-NYAA (2-YEAR) (BRONZE) PROGRAMME

  15. PROPOSED QTSS-NYAA (2-YEAR) (BRONZE) PROGRAMME

  16. The End

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