Co-Curricular

Broadway Arts Festival - Short Story Prize

The Broadway Arts Festival’s short story competition is taking place again this year. The Julia & Martin Wilson Short Story Prize was introduced to encourage creativity and imaginative writing and we were very proud that last year’s U16 winner was Princethorpe College Year 11 Seb Dibb.

If you are interested in taking part in this year’s competition then you can find out more information here: broadwayartsfestival.com/short-story-prize

The closing date is Wednesday 31 March.

Duke Of Edinburgh's Award - 2020-21 Update

Well done to those who have managed to continue with their physical, volunteering and skills sections despite lockdown.  Do please keep logging your hours and recording evidence.  Some pupils have even signed off sections, a fantastic effort! 

If you haven’t started, you should consider utilising the DofE temporary changes.  DofE have provided additional options so that you can complete your award despite the pandemic.  

https://www.dofe.org/dofewithadifference/activities

In addition to the email sent to pupils and parents with full details, further resources can be found on MySchoolPortal.  

Expedition Update  

Following the Government announcement on 22 February we are working on a plan for the expedition element of the award.  Please keep an eye on your emails, I will contact pupils and parents directly next week with further information.

It is also looking very likely that we will use the Option 2 expedition plan where pupils complete local day walks rather than overnight camping for the bronze and silver practice trips.  The gold practice will be postponed until the June qualifying dates.

Well done for your continued efforts to complete your award, my priority remains to provide the best possible DofE expedition experience for pupils. 

Will Bower
Head of Outdoor Education – DofE Manager

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Duke Of Edinburgh's Award - 2019-20 - Complete Your Award - Reminder

Bronze 

Well done to all who have completed their award so far; certificates will be distributed in due course.

For the remainder of participants, please prioritise this over the coming weeks by uploading your physical, volunteering and skills section assessor reports. 

For help please refer to the DofE temporary Changes Update, eDofE Completion Guide and the Electronic Assessor Report Guide.

Mr Robertson and I will be in touch to complete the DofE Completion Drop-In Sessions online.

Silver and Gold

Well done to those who have managed to complete their physical volunteering and skills sections; excellent work. An update regarding the qualifying expeditions will be sent out in due course as the lockdown restrictions are lifted.  

For help please refer to the DofE temporary Changes Update, eDofE Completion Guide and the Electronic Assessor Report Guide.

I will contact participants to help you to sign off your volunteering, physical and skill sections. 

Will Bower
Head of Outdoor Education – DofE Manager

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