Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is available at Emerson Park School for Year 10 & 11 pupils.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities designed to support the personal and social development of young people aged 14-25, regardless of gender, background or ability. It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time. At Emerson Park School the Award also offers key links to other areas of pupils’ education including: PE, JSLA and Citizenship.
STAFF:
Mr J Walding (Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator)
Pupils can complete the Bronze and Silver level Award at Emerson Park School. The Award consists of 4 sections:
| Service: | Helping other people in the local community |
| Expeditions: | Training for, planning and completing a journey on foot, horseback, by boat or bicycle |
| Skills: | Covering almost any hobby, skill or interest |
| Physical recreation: | Sport, dance and fitness |
The Bronze Award is offered to Year 10 pupils and the Silver Award to Year 11. Pupils who participate in the Award will gain the following benefits:
- A sense of achievement.
- New skills and interests.
- Self-confidence and self-reliance.
- Leadership skills and activities.
- Exciting opportunities.
- Friendship.
- Experience of teamwork and decision-making.
- A network of local, national and international connections.
- Enjoyment.
The Award is highly recognised and will be of benefit to pupils throughout their school career and for future employment.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH SILVER EXPEDITION TRAINING 2010
3.30 P.M. - 5.00 P.M. IN B4
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Friday 29th January
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Expedition introduction and Navigation revision (compass/bearings and pacings)
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Friday 5th February
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First Aid and Emergency Procedures
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15th – 19th February Half Term
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Friday 26th February
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Maps and route planning for the New Forest
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Friday 12th March
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Maps and route planning for the New Forest
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Friday 19th March
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Maps and route planning for the New Forest
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Friday 26th March
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Tent and Group Kit collection
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2nd – 18th April – Easter Holidays
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14th - 17th April -Practice Expedition – New Forest
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Friday 23rd April
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Complete Kit return to school
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GCSE EXAMS START
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MAY HALF TERM
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GCSE EXAMS FINISH
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Friday 25th June
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Maps and route planning for the North Downs
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Friday 2nd July
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Maps and route planning for the North Downs
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Friday 9th July
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Maps and route planning for the North Downs
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Friday 16th July
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Tent and group kit collection
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Saturday 24th July 12 p.m. Tuesday 27h July 4 p.m
.Assessed Expedition –North Downs
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SUMMER HOLIDAYS
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September 2010
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Complete kit return to school
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH BRONZE EXPEDITION TRAINING 2010
3.30 P.M. - 5.00 P.M. IN B4
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Monday 1st February
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Introduction to expedition training, purpose and questions and answers
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Monday 8th February
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Training to be arranged
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15th – 19th FEBRUARY - HALF TERM
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Monday 22nd February
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Expedition equipment and rucksack packing
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Saturday 27th February - Race Night at School
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Monday 1st March
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Navigation talk
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Monday 8th March
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First Aid and emergency procedures
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Monday 15th March
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First Aid and emergency procedures
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22nd March – 1st April -Year 10 Work Experience
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5th April – 16th April – EASTER HOLIDAYS
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Monday 19th April
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Care of countryside/Environmental issues/Fitness
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Monday 26th April
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Stoves and Cooking/Expedition food
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3rd May BANK HOLIDAY – NO TRAINING
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10TH MAY – 14TH MAY YEAR 10 EXAMINATIONS
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Monday 17th May
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Maps and route planning
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Monday 24th May
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Maps and route planning
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31ST MAY – 4TH JUNE – HALF TERM
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Monday 7th June
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Maps and route planning
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Monday 14th June
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Campcraft, tents and kit collection
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Saturday/Sunday 19th/20th June - Practice Expedition - Danbury
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Monday 21st June
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Debrief and maps & route planning
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Monday 28th June
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Maps and route planning
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Monday 5th July
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Maps and route planning
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Saturday/Sunday 10th/11th July Assessed Expedition – SaffronWalden
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Monday 19th July
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All kit return (clean/dry and tents together)
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23RD JULY - SUMMER HOLIDAYS
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