Year 9 Subject Selection – Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Picture??

Course Description The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme is a personal development program for young people. There are four components to Award (1) Service; (2) Skills; (3) Physical Recreation; and (4) Adventurous Journey. There are numerous benefits of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The award is recognised internationally. Participants can use their awards as a character reference when seeking employment or applying for study courses. Nagle College provides students with the opportunity to begin the Award at Bronze level in Year 9.

Why Study this? Work Tasks Assessment tasks Rail trail assignment Map reading Orienteering Group riding skills Learn to Row program Community Service Meal Planning Trangia cooking First Aid Bike riding expedition Team building Rail trail assignment Camp participation Camp reflection

Subject pathway…. Year 10 Outdoor Education VET Outdoor Recreation

Extra activities/costs? Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award - $160 (optional) 3 day Nowa Nowa bike riding expedition -$50

More information…. Staff contacts – Paula O’Neill