Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Training Day

Dear Parents, 

On Wednesday of Week 8 this term (7th September) Fort Street will be holding a training day to help students complete their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. The training day is an opportunity to ensure that all Year 9 students are ready to complete their camp program which will take place the following week. It is also the first of three requirements to complete the Adventurous Journey section of the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. The other two – an overnight practice walk and an overnight qualifying walk – will be completed through the Year 9 camp in Week 9. 

The Adventurous Journey component of the Duke of Edinburgh Award provides participants with the opportunity to learn more about the wider environment, as well as to develop their self-confidence, team work and health.

Participants are taken out of their comfort zone- in an unfamiliar environment yet kept within a safe and secure setting, achieved through suitable training and supervision. 

Although it is not essential, students are encouraged to bring any equipment they intend to use on their camp so that Fort Street’s Duke of Edinburgh leaders can assess it and ensure it will be appropriate for their Camp. It is strongly suggested that students wear the footwear they intend to walk in during Year 9 camp. Students will also receive instruction in camp cooking and meal preparation, packing and bushwalking skills, working in teams, basic outdoor first aid, navigation and minimising environmental impact. Students will also be working in the groups that they have been organised into for their camp. 

However, in order to have the training day and the Year 9 camp contribute toward the completion of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, students must have their award program correctly set up in the Online Record Book.

If any students need help in completing this prior to the training day please make sure you contact Mr Latimer. 

Kind regards

David Latimer