SIXTH FORM STUDENT GUIDE 2018

Sixth Form Student Guide
The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
You will be encouraged to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme which
involves community service, hobbies, physical recreation and a major expedition. The
award develops character, initiative, teamwork and personal skills. The Scheme is managed
and co-ordinated by a team of dedicated SGS staff. The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award is a
prestigious achievement and can be very helpful later when you are applying for university
places or employment. Full details will be made available to all Lower Sixth students early in
the Autumn Term.
Activities within the Scheme can be very time-consuming and you must consider carefully
whether you would be able to cope with these as well as the pressure of A-level courses.
Sixth Form students who have already completed Bronze and Silver Awards will always be
admitted. Those joining our Sixth Form from other schools will be considered on merit and
consideration will also be given to any who had special difficulties when they were younger.
Other activities undertaken by Sixth Formers such as Young Enterprise, School Blog, learning
to drive, Community Service Projects and Sports can all form part of your involvement in the
Award Scheme.
If you are not selected to enrol for the Gold Award, you may, instead, attempt silver in your
Lower Sixth and, if successful, you may begin gold in the following year. Please remember
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