2003 School Magazine

Co- CURRICULAR

DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD SCHEME

The Award concept is one of individual challenge. it presents to Young people a balanced, non-coin petitive prograin me of voluntary activities that encourage personal discovery and growth, self- relia rice, persevera rice, responsibility to themselves and service to their community. There is no competition between Self-motivation 15 pa rticipants fundamental. The criterion for gaining an Award is individual improvement based on each candidate's starting point and potential. Pa rticipation is entirely voluntary and the individual participant has a completely free choice in the selection of the locally available options within the framework of the Award. A candidate has commented that it is not a question of whether she has gained a greater understanding of who she is but rather how she has grown in experience and maturity during the time she has been working towards her Gold Award. Organisational skills were developed so that the Gold Expedition ran smoothly with all group members making valuable contributions. The group worked well together without tension or stress. "We will always have fond memories of our experiences and will approach the future with confidence in our capabilities and skills. " Another said that she now had the determination to keep going no matter how hard the task. "Through the Award I made friends, met challenges and developed self-esteem. " During the Year Dr Natt was presented with a Certificate that recognised five Years of Service to the Award Scheme Thanks must go to the Staff at the Outdoor Education Centre and to Dr Natt for their help in the training and testing for the Expedition Section. Our congratulations are extended to the following students for their success In achieving their Awards.

Gold: Adrienne Burrow Iex Student 2002j Courtney Einerson, tocy Hall, Tamara Ham, Emma Poulson Iex Student 2002), Katrina Torresan

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Adrienne Burrow Iex student 2002) Courtney Einerson Lucy Hall Tamara Ham Emma Poulsen Iex student 2002)

Rebecca Arvier

Suailce Burke Shyne

Alexandra Dyer A1yce Frew Natalie Grimn Julia Lloyd An ita Zorzetto

Lauren Burrow

Anne Butler

Maya Cherian Margaret For rest Briony Lipton

Katrina Torresan

Adelia Ng A1ison Rae Amy Smith Winnie Vann Ashleigh Weidmann