Ray Francis – Head of PDHPE

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program 2020

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program is up and running for 2020, with our first Bronze Award Camp taking place in Week 7 (12 – 13 March) 

This extra-curricular program requires participants to complete two adventurous journeys, volunteering activity, skill development and regular physical activity participation to achieve a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award.

Emanuel School has initiated a number of new strategies to further support award participants in obtaining their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (D of E). Have a look at these new options for parents and students:

1. Parent Portal – a new section on the parent portal will house all of the information parents need, such as the D of E handbook, guide for parent’s checklist, camp dates etc.
   
2. Dedicated email address –  email dofe@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au for prompt replies to your queries
3. Lunch time Duke of Edinburgh HUB for students: Meet Mr Francis in B15 on Tuesdays between 1.30 pm – 2.00 pm for help with your Duke of Edinburgh progress.

Award activities must be completed in the student’s own time, and participants need to be diligent and proactive in the administration of their award by following award guidelines and logging their achievements correctly on their Online Record Book (ORB). Failure to do this can result in delays in getting an award approved.

Information and relevant documents about the program were sent to all parents in Week 2 via the Parent Portal and I have spoken with Years 9 and 10 parents at their respective Parent Information Evenings. To assist you in guiding your son/daughter through the award I have sent you a Parents Guide. Please use this to assist your son/daughter to complete the required tasks so that their award can be signed off promptly when completed.

Good luck!