Enrichment Program

 
Enrichment Program

The Enrichment Program allows students to become independent learners, improve their leadership and communication skills, and explore aspects of their personal development through the internationally recognised Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.  Year 7 and 8 students in the program complete The Compass award and year 9 students complete the Bronze award. All students are encouraged to apply for an exciting position in the Enrichment Program and are selected based on their willingness and ability to extend their learning. 

The Duke of Edinburgh Award and Compass award is a flexible, interesting and fun-packed program for young people between the ages of 14 and 25 to participate in a number of activities over a set length of time.   It is entirely voluntary and is structured so the participants can design their own unique program centered around their interests and passions.  There are 4 components to each award.

1. Physical Recreation

Break a sweat and improve your physical fitness.
This could be through a team sport, individual pursuit or simply getting out there and working up a sweat.

2. Skill

Unleash your talent and broaden your abilities.
Anything from refereeing, to DJing to learning a musical instrument, to jewellery making. The world is your oyster.

3. Volunteering

Connect with your community and realise your passions.
Any area of interest in the community, such as youth work, the environment or charity work.

4. Adventurous Journey

Discover your sense of adventure and bond with your mates.
A journey into an unfamiliar environment with a group – bushwalking, canoeing, cycling – staying overnight

Students are supported by a teacher during the weekly Enrichment class.  Once they have completed the requirements of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award students have a qualification that will assists them finding employment or further study.