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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme (Please turn off your mobile phone). Mission Statement.

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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

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  1. Queen Elizabeth Grammar School The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme (Please turn off your mobile phone)

  2. Mission Statement The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities, designed to support the personal and social development of young people aged 14-25, regardless of gender, background or ability. It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time. The Award Unit at QEGS is regulated by the Wakefield branch of the Duke of Edinburgh Operating Authority, overseen by local Award Officer Mike Wood (also a QEGS parent).

  3. What’s Involved?

  4. How long will it take?

  5. SKILLS EXAMPLES: Amateur radio Fantasy Games Singing Embroidery Musical instrument Pottery Bridge Chess Keeping of pets ETC PHYS. REC. EXAMPLES: Archery Canoeing Judo Rock Climbing Yoga Mountain Biking Karate Fencing ETC What’s the difference between Skills and Physical Recreation?

  6. What exactly is “Service”? • This Section is based on the belief that members of a community have a responsibility to each other and that voluntary help is needed. • You should identify the voluntary service required, gain some knowledge of the needs of those whom you are assisting and then receive briefing and training in the skills required to give that service. The value of participation in the Service Section comes from training, giving practical service, and appreciating the needs of the community.

  7. Examples of Service • Animal Welfare (Includes Riding for the Disabled, Guide Dogs for the Blind, RSPCA etc) • Helping Children (E.g. Club assistant, learning support, crèche, Brownies and Cubs) • Life Saving (RLSS Awards, First Aid) • Environment (Park Ranger assistance, Wildlife watches, recycling, restoration) • Hospital Radio • Charity Shop • Award Leadership (Gold only) • Mountain Rescue (Gold only) • Childcare (qualified baby-sitting) • More examples on www.theaward.org • A database of local charities willing to accommodate QEGS boys in pursuit of the service section will be posted on the website, www.qegsdofe.co.uk, later this year.

  8. What happens on expedition? • All ventures involve self-reliant journeying in the countryside or on water, conceived with a purpose and undertaken without motorised assistance. The venture must present you with a challenge in terms of purpose, planning and achievement with minimum external intervention. E.g. BRONZE EXPEDITION Duration: 2 days,1 night Planned Activity: Min. of 6 hours each day (Navigation, camp craft etc) Foot Expeditions: 24km/15 miles, carrying all equipment and supplies to last the 2 days.

  9. Where can I get more information? • The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has a dedicated website containing everything you need to know at www.theaward.org • Ask Mr McWilliam or Mrs Sheard on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday lunchtimes in room 16 • www.qegsdofe.co.uk, the new site dedicated to the award at QEGS. Useful for printing letters, consent forms, kit lists etc.

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