Shellharbour Anglican College - Duke of Edinburgh's Award

	Shellharbour Anglican College - Duke of Edinburgh

NEW! Photos from the Duke of Edinburgh Expedition and Presentation are available from our Sights and Sounds page!
	The Duke of Edinburgh's Award The Duke of Edinburgh award is an internationally recognized award that has a long and proud history around the world. Since 1956, the program has grown and now reaches young people in over 120 countries.The unique flexibility of The Award enables participants of all abilities the opportunity to experience challenge and adventure, to acquire new skills and make new friends.
	Levels of Award The Award is a four section programme with three levels: Bronze (for those ages 14 and over) Silver (for those aged 15 and over) Gold (for those aged 16 and over). The sections involve: Service: helping people in the community Skills: covering almost any hobby, skill or interest Physical Recreation: sport, dance and fitness Expeditions: training for, planning and completing a journey Residential Project (Gold Award only): a purposeful enterprise with people not previously known to the participant
	The Award Benefits Students who complete the award can become: self-motivated plan their activities well ahead well organised persevere until their award is complete willing to involve themselves in a wide variety of activities
For more information contact Mr Alterator at the school or go to www.theaward.com.au