2. The Year 9 theme for Monday Period 6 is ‘Community and Enrichment’
Throughout the course of next year, you will complete:
1 volunteering programme of either 3 or 6 months
1 skill programme of either 3 or 6 months
You will have choices in the programmes you complete and you will need to fill out an
Options Sheet to indicate your preferences.

3. Options Sheet
You must select a first and second choice from EACH block below
Voluntary Programme
Skill Programme
Fundraising for the School Charity
Community Assistance
Amateur Radio
Working with Younger Students
Sports Leaders **
Public Speaking
Sports Science and Coaching
Spanish Language and Culture Skills
Film & Video Making
Art & Design Skills
Computer Skills

4. The benefits New talents and abilities Personal development
The ability to learn from and give to others in the community
More opportunities for active learning
Skills including problem solving, presentation and communication
These programmes will also be accepted as part of the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, which every student in Year 9 has the opportunity to sign up for…

5. Introduction to the DofE…
The world’s leading achievement award for young people.

6. What's involved?
Volunteering: undertaking service to individuals or the community (Monday Period 6 programmes can be used for this section)
Skills: developing practical and social skills and personal interests (Monday Period 6 programmes can be used for this section)
Physical: improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities
Expedition: planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey in the UK or abroad

7. Bronze Award Volunteering Physical Skills Expedition 3 months
Plan, train for and complete a 2 day, 1 night expedition
All participants must undertake a further 3 months in the Volunteering or Skills section.

8. Expedition There will be between 5 and 7 of you in an expedition team
With your team you will;
Plan an aim for your expedition
Map and plan the route you will take
Complete training to make sure you are fully prepared
Once you’ve done the preparation, you will then go out on your practice and assessment expedition weekends

9. Qualities needed to take part..
Full commitment
Willingness to attend some after school and weekend activities
Trustworthy
Good behaviour – in and out of school
Leadership skills

10. The benefits New relationships
The ability to lead and work as part of a team
An understanding of strengths and weaknesses
A sense of responsibility
The ability to plan and use time effectively
A stronger CV
New opportunities for learning and working

11. Application
Letters will be sent home today regarding Monday Period 6 and Duke of Edinburgh Applications
Option Sheets will be in tutor folders at PM tutor
They must be handed in to the Office by Friday 9th June
If you wish to join the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme you will need to select this option at the bottom of the Options Sheet

12. Any questions go to www.dofe.org
or ask
Miss Rawson
(Please find me in either the House Offices / Room O5)