2000 School Magazine

beyond the classroom

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME

BRONZE AWARDS Catherine Bradbear Cathy Brandon Jaime Burnell Adrienne Burrow Katharine Croft Rachael Hamilton Sanh Hiley Jane Leadbeater Susan Malone Peta MCGrath Genevieve Neels Kavita Paw Emma Poulsen Salma Sabdia Holly Smith SILVER AWARDS Emily Cunning ham Tegan Davey Jennifer Davis Catherine Harringto Jacqueline Marks Phoebe MCGiffin Claire 0150n Kateiyn Peffer Georgina Yellowlees Yvette Miller Tiffany Sproles Caroline Stott

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The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme challenges young people between the ages of 14 and 25 years to balance physical, practical, social and cultural activities. It encourages candidates to volunteer their services, to acquire new skills and to experience real adventure. Many young people like things to happen immediately but this program requires and recognises regular effort and commitment over a period of time. in a way it is like a marathon, not a sprint. There are four categories which must be completed and signed by a qualifier assessor. These are Expedition, Skill, Physical Recreation and Community Service. The requirements for each of these is greater at Silver level than at Bronze, but completion of the Bronze Award reduces what is required for later Awards. Candidates have the opportunity to meet others with similar interests, to try new activities and gain new skills. Perhaps more importantly, they set goals and achieve them, learn to manage time and make their own decisions. Self-reliance and self confidence are often the result. Award certificates can be included in Student Profiles and Resumes, and employers are often impressed by the time and effort put into attaining an award. To quote an Awardee "The truth is, it is only true warriors who take part and succeed in their chosen activity. " The BGGS Reading Group is a largely inform gathering of people which meets to discuss books, reviews - practically anything that E o comes to mind, including personal stories - or poems. We try to print and distribute a in Readers' Group Newsletter every two terms or so, and are always working on new ideas co for the next issue. We welcome any new ~ members, and you don't have to be an avid . reader to join, although it is recommended o that you enjoy reading books of most genre co Each member likes a unique combination an so we cater to those tastes by choosing e different books for each review. o un ,. U C > u One event the Reading Group was involved i ,, " this year was a "Meet the Author"evening D o Q N un READING GROUP

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Sophie Ferris, eceiwng her GoldAword at Government House

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GOLD AWARDS Sophie Ferris Alexandra Gillies

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sponsored by Penguin Books. Teachers from many other schools and members of the BGGS Reading Group - Leanne Taylor, Kara Ronai, Katharine Milne, Elise Ranson and Claire Stewart - were thoroughly entertained by two leading Australian writers for young people, David Metrenthen and Philip Gwynne. These highly successful writers talked with humour and honesty, sharing engaging anecdotes about their beginnings as writers and their passion for their craft. It was a great experience to meet real, live writers!!!

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Leanne Taylor 10 Bean!and