Introduction to the SILVER Award at West
Derby School
Please Note; All details
in this section are for the SILVER award
This
website is for those who are interested in joining the
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme at West Derby School and for
those who have joined already.
We have
provided students with the opportunity to undertake the award
at our schools for about the past ten years and have
helped many young people achieve success in the
scheme.
To
achieve the award at Silver level participants have
to pursue a hobby or interest called a Skill in
the award, and participate in a Physical
Recreation activity for six months, these activities
will hopefully be something they are doing anyway. They
will also have to undertake some form of Community Service , which we may be able
to arrange in school.
The
fourth part of the scheme is the Expedition , which involves
training for and undertaking a three-day hike carrying all the
required food and kit. The training for this will be covered
during enrichment lessons on Wednesday afternoons, two one day
walks, a practice weekend and the expedition weekend itself,
the weekends will hopefully take place in May and
June.
This
represents a substantial commitment in terms of time and
effort for the young people involved but it is
worthwhile as they will gain a nationally respected award
recognised by employers and institutions everywhere and join
in an experience which will build their self reliance and
team skills.
Funding
for the award is coveredby the school who will pay
for purchase of the award record book, use of kit,
transport, some basic food items and accommodation. Each
participant will be expected to provide a waterproof coat, a
sleeping bag and a pair of boots that will give some ankle
support (usually about £15 from TJ’s or Soccer Sports). They
will also need to provide their food for the weekends as
planning a menu is an important part of the
expedition.
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