Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award Year 11 2016/ 2017 Parents ’ Meeting Waseley Hills High School Wednesday 14 th September 2016
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Introductions • Mr Solly DofE Coordinator • Mr Green Gold Coordinator • Mr Jones Silver Coordinator
Introductions • The DofE Team including Mrs Smith, Mrs Evitts, Mrs Teasdale, Miss Banton, Miss Lippett, Mr Flaxman, Mr Wright & Mr Smyth
Topics for tonight • Welcome – What DofE is all about – The DofE sections – Training Sessions – 5 sections – Kit and equipment • Questions & paperwork
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What ’ s it all about?? • It should be FUN • The hardest thing you will have done so far • A chance to see how you work under pressure, in a team and individually • An opportunity to learn new skills and interests • Learn about yourself • A open door to a love of the outdoors • A chance to really feel that you have achieved something special • Something that is valuable to have on your CV when applying for jobs
It ’ s not an excuse for.. • NOT doing Examination Revision • NOT giving in coursework or homework on time • NOT for a day off after expeditions or walks • Remember It ’ s not easy!!
What is required from DofE participants … • Dedication – eDofE website to record your evidence • Commitment – from you not only to turning up for training sessions, but also putting the effort into all of the sections • Good Behaviour at all times – You are representing yourself, family & school
The 5 Sections • Physical • Skills • Volunteering • Expedition • Training
Walks and progression 1. This Saturday, can I walk??? 2. Day walk in October, more challenging terrain look at navigation 3. Training day, carousel 4. Forest walk, can I navigate 5. Practice weekend in April, as it does what it says on the tin! Carrying all the kit cooking & camping 6. Expedition, the real thing 7. Presentation evening
What you have to …… . To complete Silver (Must do one for 12 one for 6 and one for 3 months) Volunteering 6 12 Physical 3 6 12 Skills 3 6 12
For Ideas (Use the DofE website or ask in school) • Volunteering Air ambulance fund raising – Doing ……………………………………… .. – Where & How . ……………………………… . Standing outside Local supermarket • Physical Keeping fit – Doing ……………………………………… .. Zumba, Football. Tennis, Cricket …… – Where & How . ……………………………… . • Skills Improving Dancing skills – Doing ……………………………………… .. Dance club either at school or outside – Where & How . ……………………………… . This is for the Community NOT family members
What ’ s it all been Not many people would camp out in the rain Surrounded by nature, suffering and in pain That's probably why I was dreading DofE about for me? But i was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out for me Stock up on plasters, black bags and fresh socks 2 pairs of trousers and 3 or so tops No need for make-up, a hairbrush or gel Don't bother with perfume we're all going to smell DofE a memory for a lifetime I've learnt things I would never have known DofE felt like such a challenge But one which I can now say is complete Always remember to take a bearing if unsure It's really not that pleasant to drop your litter on the floor Always remember to use the country code Or be aware that Mr Jones may explode We all had to live off disgusting food And put up a tent when we really weren't in the mood Careful not to pitch it right under a tree The rain would keep falling and how annoying that would be Chorus Mars bar consumption rate must be sky high The amount of sugar I've eaten makes me want to cry Even when we were tired of walking we just got through the day Think of the hot chocolate which would take the pain away Chorus We had a few hairy moments along the way Calling an ambulance wasn't the plan for the day Not getting to the campsite and learning to pace Making it clear that DofE was not a race Chorus All in all what an experience it has been Bit of a pain though to get the walking boots clean Such a laugh with so many great friends An amazing way to bring year 11 to an end
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School ideas … .. • Food with Mrs Dervish-Lang • Reading Partners with Mrs Amarto • School Environmental tasks with Mr Baker • Sports Leadership/ fitness with Mr Blount • Pottery or Art classes with Mr Moore • First Aid with Mrs Borthwick These places are in short supply often first come first served, ask each member of staff
Deadlines so you can complete • 3 month section: Completed by Practice Expedition (April 2017) • 6 month section: Completed or well on the way by Final Expedition (June 2017) • Commenced 12 month section by Christmas 2016
Key dates: In Your Pack, Fridge Dates are mandatory • Whole day walk: Sat 8 th October 2016 • In School training day: Sat 11 th February 2017 • Forest Day Walk: Sat 11 th March 2017 • Practice weekend: Fri 31 st March to Sun 2 nd April 2017 • Expedition: Sat 1 st to Tues 4 th July 2017 • Presentation Evening: Friday 7 th July 2017 *Dates might change due to weather issues
In School training day Saturday 4 th March 2017 • Time demands! • Coursework • Carousel training 9:00am- 4:00pm
Monday training sessions • Monday is looking at the training/ route planning skills you need • Liaising with staff route planning for Final Expedition and Practice weekends • Around 9 Workshops to attend 3:20 – 5:00pm • Failure to attend will jeopardise your place on DofE • Attendance Card, FIRST one Monday 19 th September
BEHAVIOUR! • All Parents and Students will be required to sign the Behaviour Code of Conduct • Any inappropriate or un-safe behaviour will mean that we will ask Parents to collect their son or daughter from the Expedition • We will be on public campsites and with members of public and young children on holiday • NO BAD LANGUAGE! • ET phone home
Behaviour expectations • Once your child has secured a place, if for any reason you wish to cancel refund of any payment can only be made upon us filling the space with another student. • A place on this visit will be confirmed but this is dependent upon continued good behaviour and the balance of negative and behaviour points. We do reserve the right to cancel a student ’ s place on the trip if these important criteria are not met. • Where trips are oversubscribed behavior will also be considered in the selection process.
Expedition Kit Lists • All Silver students will be given a recommended DofE Kit List • Priority now Boots & Waterproof coat & trousers • Also available on DofE website www.dofe.org • Lots of valuable information
Loaning of school kit • We have a selection of Tents & Cookers • Return after the practice weekend – Returned in same condition – Not damaged – Clean – Dry • Poor state on return, no kit for the Final
Kit help (Date to Follow) • Cotswold Brochure • Blacks • Trespass
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Finances • This is a non profit school activity • We just break-even • Staff are all volunteers • The final payment is due by March and will be approximately £220 • This pays for Coaches and Campsite fees. • If finance is an issue PLEASE mention • We look forward to starting our 2016/17 DofE programme
Payment methods Total £220 Approx Payment now in full , £220 inc £60 registration cost a) Monthly payments , £60 registration then 5 @ £25 b) and 1 @ £35 (Payment Card) c) Three separate payments Payments for school or postbox in school End of Sept £60:00 End of term December £50:00 End of term February £60:00 End of March before Easter £50:00
Keeping up to date • School website and the VLE
Payments for school link on the website
Decision time?? What next?? • Still interested?............... • Students Need to get into groups of 7 • Collect your pack tonight before you leave – Consent form – Behaviour agreement – County Form – Write the dates on the calendar! • Pay non refundable Deposit of £60 by Thursday 29 th September • This pays for County DofE registration & transport. Non Profit
Form completion …… Deposit letter (Thursday 29 th September) 1. 2. County DofE Enrolment Form 3. School Code of Conduct 4. School OS3 form 5. ALL Trips consent form 6. MUST have back TONIGHT consent form for Saturday ’ s Clent walk if NOT in for tomorrow morning NO WALK (ORANGE FORM)
Any questions?
Decision time?? What next?? • Still interested?............... • Students Need to get into groups of 7 • Collect your pack tonight before you leave – Consent form – Behaviour agreement – County Form – Write the dates on the calendar! • Pay non refundable Deposit of £60 by Thursday 29 th September • This pays for County DofE registration & transport. Non Profit
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