Options Booklet 2013 - Wentworth High School

Extra Curricular ActivityIn addition to the wide range of clubs and activities offered in many subject areas Wentworth HighSchool offers the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award to Year 10 pupils. It is an Extra Curricularprogramme and will not affect any of your options.The award consists of four elements:A skillA serviceA physical activityAn expeditionThe first 3 elements must be completed over a period of time. Candidates must show continuedcommitment over a period of 13 weeks to 2 of the elements and 26 weeks for the third. They mustspend an hour a week on each activity. Candidates can choose which of the elements they want toextend to 26 weeks. If there is a problem with any of the elements they chose to do they can still becredited with the time as long as they explain in their books the reasons for changing and theycontinue their weekly commitment.The expedition must be done during the spring/summer months; it will follow trails and be on lowlevel terrain. It consists of 2 days of planned walks with an overnight stay on a campsite. Candidateswill plan their own route and meals as they will be responsible for making their own meals. Therewill be a practice expedition then an expedition that is assessed.Why should you consider becoming involved?The award is recognised by employers, it promotes teamwork and will give you credit for many ofthe things you are already doing. Mentoring and reading clubs will count towards the award and anyafter school activities like drama and team sports will also count. All of the elements do not have tobe done within school, if you attend a sports club, so any training courses or are involved with anysupport groups all of these will count towards the award. The expedition is a fun activity, you willlearn map reading, working with others and it will also enable you to work independently. Once youhave completed the Bronze Award you will be able to access the Silver and Gold Award.FinallyPlease do not let your child be influenced by what their friends are choosing. It is vital that they optfor subjects which will lead to success for them. These choices can influence what they can do in thefuture so please discuss this at home before completing the form.