The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Duke of Edinburgh' Award is a world wide self-development program for all young people between the ages of 14 and 25. The Award Scheme is a non competitive program that encourages young people to set and achieve goals at a level appropriate to their needs.
There are over 5 million young people in over 100 countries participating in the Award Scheme. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award has three (3) levels:
Each of these has four (4) sections:
The Gold Award also has a Residential Project.
Participants design their own program by selecting activities that interest them and setting and achieving their goals through following minimum requirements for their level.
If you are interested in joining this program at school for more details about the cost and expectations please see Mrs Sands in the Home Ec staff room.
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | |
| Physical Recreation | 3 months* | 6 months** | 12 months*** |
| Skill | 3 months* | 6 months** | 12 months*** |
| Volunteering | 3 months* | 6 months** | 12 months*** |
| Adventurous Journey | 2 days + 1 night | 3 days + 2 nights | 4 days + 3 nights |
| Residential Project | N/A | N/A | 5 days + 4 nights |
| Minimum age to start | 14 years | 15 years | 16 years |
*Plus for the Major Section: All participants must complete an additional 3 months in either Fitness, Skill or Volunteering.
**Participants who have not achieved a Bronze Award must complete an additional 6 months in either Fitness, Skill or Volunteering
***Participants who have not achieved a Silver Award must complete an additional 6 months in either Fitness, Skill or VolunteeringAdventurous
DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD PARTICIPANTS- 2008
Please click on the links below for further information.