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Belmont Academy has been running the DoE Award scheme in the school for over 20 years. Pupils must be in S3 to register for the Bronze award, S4 for the silver Award and S5 for the Gold Award. The Award is open to all pupils, further information and enrolment forms are available from Mr Anderson.
You achieve an Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections.
These sections are:
Why would I bother?
Good question!
Because, from the first day to the last it’s a real adventure. Every section gives you something different - that's the fun of it!
You’ll enjoy loads of new experiences, discover talents you never thought you had, challenge yourself and meet loads of people just like you. Plus you’ll do things you love and get a kick out of. It’s a real buzz!
Then there’s all the other stuff…
…like the fact that achieving an Award will give you skills, confidence and a view on life that everyone is looking for, from employers to colleges and universities.
...you're getting recognised for doing things you want to do (and may even be doing already).
...plus you’ll make a difference to other people’s lives and your community, be fitter and healthier, make new friends and have memories to last you a lifetime.
And above all, it's a great laugh!
The question should really be why wouldn't you bother!
For more information you can log onto http://www.dofetraining.net/content.html for an E induction to the Award.
The Award Website is http://www.dofe.org .
You achieve an Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections.
These sections are:
- Volunteering - helping someone, your community or the environment
- Physical - becoming fitter through sport, dance or fitness activities
- Skills - developing existing talents or trying something new
- Expedition - planning, training for and completing an adventurous journey
- You'll find yourself helping people or the community, getting fitter, developing skills, going on an expedition.
- But here's the best bit - you get to choose what you do!
- Your programme can be full of activities and projects that get you buzzing. And along the way you’ll pick up experiences, friends and talents that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
Why would I bother?
Good question!
Because, from the first day to the last it’s a real adventure. Every section gives you something different - that's the fun of it!
You’ll enjoy loads of new experiences, discover talents you never thought you had, challenge yourself and meet loads of people just like you. Plus you’ll do things you love and get a kick out of. It’s a real buzz!
Then there’s all the other stuff…
…like the fact that achieving an Award will give you skills, confidence and a view on life that everyone is looking for, from employers to colleges and universities.
...you're getting recognised for doing things you want to do (and may even be doing already).
...plus you’ll make a difference to other people’s lives and your community, be fitter and healthier, make new friends and have memories to last you a lifetime.
And above all, it's a great laugh!
The question should really be why wouldn't you bother!
For more information you can log onto http://www.dofetraining.net/content.html for an E induction to the Award.
The Award Website is http://www.dofe.org .
