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What Is It? Why do I need to do it? When is it? Where is it? Who is it for? What do I need?
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S3 D of E Parents Information Overview of the award scheme. The commitment 27 October Senior School Main Hall Parents of S3 are invited to attend what will N/A
Evening & expectations required by pupils at the College. 7pm – 8pm be an informative evening. Pupils (In
The expedition training and assessment process. uniform) are welcome.
Physical, Skill and Volunteering choices and how
to monitor progress.
S3 Bronze Enrolment Week Completion of Set 1 or Set 2 consent form (See From 9am Monday 1st November until 3.45pm Finance Office For those wishing to participate on the Either Set 1 or Set 2 consent
all dates below and choose which set will be Friday 5th November 2010. award scheme. (Note pupils at St.Aloysius’ form and correct payment.
most convenient). College must complete a Bronze award before
continuing with Silver and Gold)
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S3 Bronze Mentor Meeting 1 (Set 1) Expectations and Commitment. 15 November (See Outdoor Education notice Clavius Compulsory for all D of E Bronze award Pens and Jotters (Homework
Planning & Organising your D of E award board for individual times) ICT pupils. (Pupils absent from school must arrange will be set for mentor meeting
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S3 Bronze Mentor Meeting 1 (Set 2) Edofe Registration 16 November (See Outdoor Education notice (See Outdoor Education an alternative time as soon as possible) 2)
board for individual times) Notice board for ICT class
room)
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S3 Bronze Mentor Meeting 2 (Set 1) Complete objectives for each section of the D of 18 November (See Outdoor Education notice Clavius Compulsory for all D of E Bronze award Pens and Jotters (Homework
E award. Learn how to add weekly evidence board for individual times) ICT pupils. (Pupils absent from school must arrange will be set for mentor meeting
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S3 Bronze Mentor Meeting 2 (Set 2) updates and how to contact Mr. Bagshaw via 19 November (See Outdoor Education notice (See Outdoor Education Notice an alternative time as soon as possible) 3)
edofe and introduced to the General Schools board for individual times) board for ICT class room)
administrator.
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S3 Bronze Mentor Meeting 3 (Set 1) Ensure all pupils are working correctly through 29 November (See Outdoor Education notice Clavius Compulsory for all D of E Bronze award Pens and Jotters (Parents
the award, including adding evidence on a board for individual times) ICT pupils. (Pupils absent from school must arrange wishing to discuss their son or
S3 Bronze Mentor Meeting 3 (Set 2) regular weekly basis and iron out any problems 30th November (See Outdoor Education notice (See Outdoor Education Notice an alternative time as soon as possible) daughter’s progress may do
or concerns pupils may have with regards to board for individual times) board for ICT class room) so by contacting me through
their chosen activities. school)
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Learn how to: put up a school’s tents in order to provide 27 March 2011 Millerston Compulsory for all D of E Bronze award Casual clothing – suitable for
S3 Bronze D of E Training Day 1 shelter for all weather conditions; to use school camping pupils. (Pupils absent from this important being warm, dry and
stoves correctly and safely; know what type of food and foundation training may not be permitted to comfortable for long periods
hydration is best for high exertion activities where weight continue with the expedition section of the award)
and space is a premium, expedition menu planning; what outside in March.
equipment to bring and what not to leave behind; how to Packed lunch and drink.
pack a rucksack or canoe dry bag correctly. (Please note pupils will not be
permitted to leave Millerston school
grounds)
S3 Bronze Practice Journey (Set 1) Learn the essential skills needed to complete the 7th – 8th April 2011 A letter will be sent out to Compulsory for all D of E Bronze award All expedition clothing, kit and
Bronze qualifying expedition (assessment) 8.15am arrive school parents prior to the practice pupils. (Pupils absent from the practice journey sustenance – See Parent and
successfully. Training will include how to read 5pm return school (following day). journey with details of the will not be permitted to continue with the expedition Pupil information handbook for
S3 Bronze Practice Journey (Set 2) and use a map, basic compass work, camp craft, 22nd – 23rd April 2011 expedition. section of the award) list of what is required. (Pupils
first aid, team work and leadership, expedition 8.15am arrive school inadequately prepared and without
aims and conditions. 5pm return school (following day). sufficient kit are unlikely to be able
to commence the expedition as
safety will not be compromised)
S3 Assessment Prep (Set 1) Plan and prepare for final qualifying (assessment) 27th April 2011 Clavius Compulsory for all D of E Bronze award Pens and Jotters
expedition. Complete expedition aim and complete all 4pm – 8pm ICT Class rooms (Pupils will pupils. Pizza will be arranged for the
relevant and required paperwork in order to register for be directed to specific rooms
S3 Assessment Prep (Set 2) 28th April 2011 evening in the Clavius, during
assessment. Expedition menu plans and group roles and after initial briefing in the Clavius)
responsibilities. 4pm – 8pm a planned interval (Pupils are
D of E general progress update. not required to bring money, unless
they wish to purchase a drink or
extras)
S3 Qualifying / Assessment A 2 day expedition on land or water which will be 27th -28th May 2011 A letter will be sent out to All participants wishing to complete the Refined expedition equipment
Expedition (Set 1) under assessment conditions where pupils will 8.15am arrive school parents prior to the qualifying expedition. (lessons learned from practice
have the opportunity to demonstrate and apply 5pm return school (following day). qualifying journey with journey!)
S3 Qualifying / Assessment what was learnt during training and the practice 29th -30th May 2011 details of the expedition.
Expedition (Set 2) journey 8.15am arrive school
5pm return school (following day).
Presentations Pupils reflection of their expedition or all of their No later than the 10th of June Emailed or handed in to All participants wishing to have their Two sides of A4 including
D of E experience. (Group presentations may be Miss Patrick in the General expedition section signed off as completed. pictures/photos.
permitted but this must be discussed with Mr. Bagshaw Schools Office
prior to the qualifying expedition).
Completion of the award To gain Bronze certificate and progress onto All sections of their award should have started Parents can monitor this via All participants wishing to gain the Bronze Edofe progress chart should
Silver the silver award. by the1st December at the very latest. Taking pupil’s online login. award and possibly progress onto Silver. read ‘100% Completed’ for
holidays, exams, occasional absence for (Note – pupils who have not completed their Bronze each section.
whatever reason in to consideration – 15th award by this ‘target’ date may still be able
progress to silver. See Mr. Bagshaw on return to
June is a reasonable target for completion.
school.
