Aim of the Bronze Award: to Inspire, Guide and Support Young People in Their Self Development

Aim of the Bronze Award: To inspire, guide and support young people in their self development and recognise their achievements. All participants will be given the opportunity to develop in a progressive, achievement focused environment which will be affordable, supportive and enjoyable.

Outline: The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme develops children’s skills physically, mentally and socially. It is a challenge but also an extremely fulfilling experience.

The Bronze Award consists of four sections Volunteering, Skill, Physical Activity and an Expedition.Please see the award website, for details of qualifying activities and requirements.

Please note that,whilst studentsare undertaking Skill, Volunteering and Physical sections,it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian/carer to ensure that the activity is properly managed and insured, and that the adults are suitably qualified and checked.

Key Dates:(also refer to attached schedule)

Mon 23rdOct 2017 & Thurs 26th Oct 2017 15:30: Enrolment Form & Payment of first deposit to be brought to one of these two sessions in the School Hall, Payment and Enrolment Form will not be accepted after these dates

Mon 27th Nov2017: Welcome Meeting 15:30-17:00.
Sat 10th & Sun 18th March 2018:The expedition training in Safety, Survival, Camp Craft and Navigational Skills will be run from Tattenhall Outdoor Centre and surrounding area, CW6 9TR.
Preparation Meetings for Practice Expedition: Group A Mon 12th March 2018, Group B Mon 19th March 2018 and Group C Mon 26th March 2018
Preparation Meetings for Test Expedition: Group A Mon 30thApril 2018, Group B Mon 14th May 2018 and Group C Mon 21st May 2018

Expedition Dates:

Practice:Group A 27thto28thApril 2018or Group B 11thto 12th May 2018 or Group C 18thto19thMay 2018 Practice Expedition2 days and 1 night.
Test:Group A 25th to 26th June2018 or Group B 28th to 29thJune 2018 or Group C 6th to 7thJuly2018

Test Expedition2 days and 1 night.

The Total Cost of this Award is£155.00,£55.00 payable by 23rd or 26th October 2017 for the Welcome Pack, Payment of £50.00 for training days due by 2nd March 2018and the balance of £50.00 for the Practice and Test is due by 21st May 2018. £155.00 includes:Welcome Pack, registration fee for the Bronze Award, insurance, staffing costs, training fees, campsite fees for the practice and test expeditions, certificates and pin badges.

A parent/guardian in receipt of any of the following can request help with the cost of the Award. Please contact the Cash Office on 01244-335843 or before the first payment is due.Please also contact the Cash Office for any other payment related queries.

Income Support (IS) or you are a pupil receiving the benefit in your own right

Income Based Jobseekers Allowance (IBJSA)

Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999; or

Child Tax Credit (but not Working Tax Credit) and have an annual income (as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) thatdoes not exceed £16,190.00

The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit

Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

Universal Credit

Students will be allocated by training staff into Groups A, Band C. (Students on the Battlefields Trip will be allocated to Group C for their Test Expedition)

All information is available at or on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award notice board in school which is regularly updated.

All Training sessions are compulsory for students to give them the necessary grounding in the Award and to develop the essential mental and physical qualities/skills for the Expedition. The Bronze training covers first aid, map work, navigational skills, countryside code, safety with stoves, health and safety, teamwork, as well as advice on essential clothing and equipment used when walking through countryside areas.

Health and Safety: In the interests of a safe and successful course, any student whose behaviour is or becomes a real concern will be withdrawn at any stage, with no refund being due.

Please inform the School Cash Office of any changes to your child’s medical history/emergency contact details since completing the February 2017 Data Check Form.

Yours sincerely

Mrs L Humphries

Duke of Edinburgh Award Coordinator

DUKE OF EDINBURGH EQUIPMENT LIST - Items needed for the Expedition

Check well before the actual expedition and keep your bag as light as possible i.e. don’t bring things that are unnecessary.

PERSONALEQUIPMENT - carried by individual.

Items in Bold are to be taken on Training Days 10th and 18th March 2018

Comfortable warm clothing

Sleeping bag

Carry mat

Soap/toothbrush/paste

Overnight items

Wash bag and Towel

Plate/bowl/knife/fork/spoon (plastic)

*Ruck sack (60 lts min)

**Ruck sack liner (plastic)

Rucksack – small day sack with a packed lunch and space for waterproof tops and bottoms

Waterproof jacket and trousers - essential

First Aid kit plus blister compeeds and any necessary personal Medical needs, e.g.; inhaler, hay fever medication etc.

Walking Boots

Trainers/Shoes

Shirts

Walking socks

Jumpers/Fleeces

Long sleeved warm shirt/T shirt

Spare jumper in rucksack

Walking trousers or track suit bottoms, outdoor walking pants (not jeans)

Small Flask with a hot drink

Small water bottle or cartons of juice (min 2 litres)

Change of shirts/underwear

Warm hat and gloves (hat that covers ears and mitten type gloves are best)

A little emergency money (coins for emergency phone)

Everything needs to fit inside your rucksack

Bin liners for rubbish at camp plus one for your rucksack or boots to keep them dry overnight.

(Everyone in team should carry the same weight) - Anything on outside of Rucksack must be in a plastic bag

GROUP EQUIPMENT – shared between group members

Matches

Watch

*Tent(s) with everything intact (check it’s all there)

**Stove and gas/fuel (can borrow two per group)

**Compass (two per group provided)

Cooking utensils, tea towel, washing up liquid, pan scourer/J cloth

**Two Maps provided (outdoor leisure no 17 ordnance survey 1:25000)

**Map cases provided

Bivvy /survival bag provided

Food and packed lunches, Plan this with your group

Water carrier (small)

Insect repellent, sun cream and hat

Torch, wash up scrub and liquid.

Whistle (not to be used unless last resort in emergency)

Emergency rations (should still be with you at the end)

**Check point cards (provided)

**Two pencils and sharpener for check point cards (provided)

The instructors will check your equipment before going out in the hills. Maps and Compasses will be provided.

*indicates the item can be borrowed from school please ask at the planning meeting.

**item provided by school

MOBILE PHONE

Use of mobiles as phones on expedition can destroy the sense of isolation and solitude, core to the learning and self-reliance of this section. Use of a mobile phone as a means of capturing evidence is permitted. I will take the numbers from two members of each group, for each day of the trial as safety tools to be used for emergencies. (1 switched on per day)

Groups need to concentrate and communicate when walking, so the use of personal music players while journeying is not allowed as this potentially is very dangerous.

HELPFUL POINTS

I have listed some general points for you to think about before the test.

Get up early and go to sleep early

Walking –The whole group need to really look at the map and jointly decide the direction before moving. The person walking at the front of the group should have a map. Take turns navigating.

Maps -These maps are expensive, therefore at night you must put your map somewhere dry and safe. We do not expect to see maps lying about outside tents. All maps should be returned intact.

Compasses - Again these are vital to make sure that the map is the correct way round (orientated). You need to remember how to take a bearing. These must be looked at often whilst you are walking. They should be kept with your maps somewhere safe and dry at night.

Each group is a Unit -This means that the group should have food and cook as a group. Walk together, camp as a group – don’t share other groups’ tents. Your group may not make one of the camp sites and may have to camp elsewhere. Look after each other, it is NOT GOOD cooking just for yourself, or walking at the back all the time, playing catch-up, or never leading. Nobody should be made to feel ‘left out’.

Food –Your cooking habits will be assessed. Use lightweight dehydrated food for easy carrying please. Remember this is all about teamwork and co-operation so cook a meal on each of the two nights as a group.

Blisters - These occur quite often and especially in hot weather so to avoid them, make sure your boots fit and wear a pair of proper walking socks. Make sure your socks don’t have creases. If you tend to get blisters, take some ‘compeed plasters’, especially made for blister sufferers. You could put them on before setting off.

Tents - Should be pitched at least 10 metres apart in case of fire (10 large strides). Always dry out your tent by hanging it up for about 24 hours after an expedition.

Sun cream and hat (Seasonal) -The weather can do anything but chances are that it may be hot at times. A few years ago a student became very ill and couldn’t continue after walking with his shirt off and with no sun protection. He was the colour of a cooked lobster. It is so important to cover up with protective cream and have t shirts with sleeves.

Leave no litter – Leave nothing but footprints take nothing but memories

Payment Three

Year 9 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 2017/18

Payment for Practice & Test Expedition

Please return to the school cash office during opening hours by 21st May 2018

I would like my child to attend theabove trip.

Student Name ______Form ______

I have made a payment online of £50.00

You can use your credit/debit card to pay online at

I enclose payment of £50.00

By cash or cheque made payable to “Christleton High School”

I will inform the school of any changes to my child’s medical/emergency contact details since completing the February 2017 Data Check Sheet.

Signed ______(parent/guardian) Date______

Please contact the cash office if you have any queries regarding payment

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Payment Two