Transcript Duke of Edinburgh - Calderglen High School

Calderglen High School and
Sanderson High
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It’s fun
You make new friends
You can learn new skills
You gain new experiences
It looks great on your CV!
An award in 4 sections:
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Volunteering
Physical
Skills
Expedition
With help from teachers, you will organise
and complete these 4 sections.
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Be committed
Attend every Wednesday
Get a DofE notebook or jotter to keep a note
of what happens in meetings
Take part in the expedition
Update your eDofE profile every week
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Fill out your enrolment form
Planning your Award
Think about what you would like to do in
each of the 4 areas, taking one aspect at a
time.
Make a to-do list for how you are going to
organise each part.
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What kind of places can you volunteer?
How often should you be volunteering?
How do you organise a volunteer placement?
Look up the place on the internet
Find a contact person
Email or phone them
Explain who you are and why you would like to
volunteer
 Explain the days you are free to volunteer
 Arrange a time you can go to meet the contact
 Arrange your volunteering placement
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What sports do you do already or would you
like to start something new?
How can you show progress?
Where can you take part in your chosen
sport/physical activity?
Who can supervise you?
How can you contact them?
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What new skill would you like to learn?
How can you show that you have become
better in that skill?
Where can you take part in your chosen skill
activity?
Who can supervise you?
How can you contact them?
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Training in groups on Wednesdays 3 – 4pm
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1 day walk
◦ Saturday 21st April 2012
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1 practice expedition including an overnight
camp
◦ Saturday 5th May to Sunday 6th May 2012
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1qualifying expedition with assessor
◦ Saturday 19th May to Sunday 20th May 2012