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Welcome to the International Award at the New English School.
The Award Scheme at NES tries to encourage young people to improve themselves and be the best they can be at a Skill, a Service to others, and a physical recreation activity. The final section of the award the adventurous journey helps them to develop a sense of adventure, encourages a greater degree of self reliance and helps to foster abilities as both a leader and a team play.
The Levels
There are three levels of Award:
BRONZE SILVER GOLD
LEVEL
Service *
Physical recreation *
Skills *
Expedition
Residential project
BRONZE**
3 months
3 months
3 months
2 days + 1 night
 
SILVER***
6 months
6 months
6 months
3 days + 2 nights
 
GOLD
12 months
12 months
12 months
4 days + 3 nights
5 days + 4 nights
* FOR ONE hour per week.

** For Bronze you will need to chose one section and do it for an extra 3 months- MINIMUM TIME PERIOD to complete the BRONZE AWARD IS 6 MONTHS

*** For direct silver you will need to chose one section and do it for an extra 6 months

The table above shows the minimum time commitment for each level of the award - even if you spend more than one hour per week the minimum time commitment remains the same - i.e. You can can't successfully complete a section by doing more hours per week but in less months than the minimum number shown in the table.
The Sections
The Programme has four Sections designed to provide a balanced programme of personal development.
Service
to learn how to give useful service to others
Skills -
to encourage the development of personal interests, creativity or practical skills
Physical Recreation -
to encourage participation in physical recreation and improvement of performance
Adventurous Journey
- to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery whilst undertaking a journey in a group
There is also an additional requirement at GOLD level:
5 day Residential Project - to broaden experience through involvement with others in a residential setting.
More information – see www.nesinternationalaward.com
 
 
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