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Outdoor Education: Bronze (Elective)

“The world would have us believe that winning or success is measured by points on a scoreboard or by dollar signs. The Christian realises that winning or success is determined by whether or not a goal has been achieved, and that goal is to bring glory to God.” Thomas M. Boqdon

Overview

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is an internationally recognized program that provides the motivation to undertake a variety of voluntary and challenging activities.  The award program has 3 levels; Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each of these three levels is comprised of four sections covering Volunteering, Skill, Adventurous Journey and Fitness. In Year 9 we will be continuing the Award at the Bronze level. Additionally, students will examine some of the ways in which humans understand and relate to God’s beautiful creation through experiences of outdoor environments.

Aims

  • To build and establish an appreciation and understanding of the skills, motivations and experience we can have in outdoor environments
  • Volunteering: To develop a sense of community service and responsibility to others
  • Skill: To encourage the development of personal interests and practical skills
  • Adventurous Journey: To encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery
  • Fitness: To encourage participation in physical recreation and improvement of performance

Bronze level requires the following minimum requirements to be met in both structured class time and additional school-based and home time, as required:

SERVICE - Minimum of  3 months

SKILL - Minimum of  3 months

ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY - 2 expeditions. Length: minimum of 2 days and 1 night

PHYSICAL RECREATION - Minimum of 3 months

One of service, skill or physical recreation must be extended for a minimum total of 6 months

Time Allocation

  • 5 periods per cycle Semester 1

Prerequisites

  • None

Requirements

  • Levy Cost 

Assessment

  • Camp-craft skill demonstration (20%)
  • Progress of Award (20%)
  • Camp Report (40%)
  • Teamwork Written Test (10%)
  • Team Initiatives (10%)

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27