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Welcome to

The Rawlett Duke of Edinburgh

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AIM

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To encourage volunteering within the community and amongst individuals.

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Based on the belief that members of a community have a responsibility to each other and voluntary help is needed.

Some ideas:

- Coaching, teaching and training

- Helping a charity or community organisation

- Community action and awareness

- Working with the environment or animals

- Helping people

More at www.dofe.org

AIM

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To encourage participation and improvement in physical activity.

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Based on the belief that physical activity is good for our health and well-being.

Some ideas:

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- Dance - Martial arts - Water sports - Racquet sports

- Extreme sports - Team sports

More at www.dofe.org

AIM

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To encourage the development of practical and social skills and personal interests.

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Based on the belief that it is important for people to have interests outside of their

normal work life.

Some ideas:

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- Science and technology - Care of animals

- Games and sports - Performance arts

- Music - Creative arts

More at www.dofe.org

• 1 hour per week, for 3 months for 2 of the sections.
• 1 hour per week for 6 months for the third section
• Maximum of 2 sections the same eg horse/dance related
• Evidence on eDofE is assessed
• Self motivated

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• 2 sections MUST be complete by the practice weekend
• Final section completed by Qualifying weekend

Training weekend 17th-18th May

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Qualifying weekend 7th-8th June

• 6 Hours of planned activity per day
• Walk approx 12 km per day
• Teams between 4-7 people
• Local to Tamworth

AIM

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To encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery by preparing for and carrying out an adventurous journey as part of a team.

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Based on the belief that it is important for people to expand their horizons.

Training program

• Equipment
• First Aid
• Campcraft
• Food and nutrition

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• Navigation
• Route Cards
• Countryside Code

Expectations

• No mobile phones
• Commitment to the individual sections
• 2 weekends of camping
• Qualifying weekend will be between 20 km-24 km of walking

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Parents

• Drop them off and leave
• Do NOT arrive to collect until you have been notified

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Important dates & costs

• eDofE sign up early October

• 16th-17th May training expedition

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• 13th-14th June Qualifying expedition

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Bronze award Total cost £150

Payment via ParentPay in 3 instalments

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• £50 Payment 1 - due prior to eDofE sign up (non refundable)
• £50 Payment 2 - due February
• £50 Payment 3 - due end of May

If you have any further questions please email:

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bvaughan@rawlettschool.org - DofE Manager

aarnold@rawlettschool.org - DofE Assistant Manager

kvaughan@rawlettschool.org - DofE Administrator

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