41-534: Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form is situated in Braintree in Essex, England. The school was built in the early 1970s. Notley High School was an 11-18 school with sixth form until 1992, when the sixth was closed and all sixth form pupils went to the new Braintree Tertiary College. It was then for ages 11–16 school until September 2009, when Braintree Sixth Form opened for 16- to 19-year-old students. In August 2009,
82-695: A Constitution for The Award in New Zealand was adopted. In New Zealand the Award is referred to as the Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award. The name draws on one of New Zealand's greatest adventurers, Sir Edmund Hillary . The Award has also previously been called "The Young New Zealanders Challenge of the Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award". The Award was founded in the Netherlands in 1997 by Wim van der Laan and Maurice Jurgens. Known as "The International Award for Young People", it
123-973: A certificate from the Gaisce or an International Award Certificate instead of a Duke of Edinburgh certificate. Awards modelled on The Duke of Edinburgh's Award are presented by sponsoring organisations affiliated with the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Association in 144 nations: 29 located in the Americas; 36 in Africa; 32 in Asian Pacific countries; and 47 in Europe, around the Mediterranean, and in Arab countries. The prestige, scope and awareness of these awards vary from country to country and often – unlike awards programmes in Ireland and
164-718: A large theatre which is shared with the Braintree Arts Theatre . The Sixth Form is oversubscribed. There were approximately 300 applications for the 150 places available in September 2009. D of E The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (commonly abbreviated DofE ) is a youth awards programme founded in the United Kingdom in 1956 by the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh , which has since expanded to 144 nations. The awards recognise adolescents and young adults for completing
205-465: A network of 60,000 volunteers acting as award leaders, supervisors and assessors. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award can be found in over 1,200 locations and institutions across Australia including cities, rural and remote areas, through Government and independent schools, universities, indigenous communities, refugee support programmes, detention centres, community organisations, disability groups and other youth programmes. The National Chairman
246-469: A new purpose-built FE ( Further Education ) college, Braintree College , later becoming part of the Colchester Institute. The opening of Braintree Sixth Form in 2009 marked a return to school-based Sixth Form education in Braintree. In 2006 Notley High School was awarded High Performing Specialist Status because of its examination results. Schools with High Performing Status are allowed to take on
287-415: A new specialism and so the school chose to specialise in vocational learning (now called Applied Learning). This allowed the school to exercise the legal presumption in favour of opening a Sixth Form. A decision was taken by the governors of Notley High School that the new Sixth Form should not be a Sixth Form for just Notley students, it should instead be for the benefit of the whole of Braintree. A decision
328-437: A series of self-improvement exercises modelled on Kurt Hahn 's solutions to his " Six Declines of Modern Youth ". In February 1955, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award was first announced. It was at first "for boys" aged 15 to 18. It was first administered, and largely designed, by John Hunt , who had led the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 , and had retired from the army to run The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. It
369-564: Is a school Sixth Form centre for educating 16- to 19-year-olds in Braintree, Essex , England. It is located approximately 15 miles east of Stansted Airport in north Essex. Up until 1981 post 16 education in Braintree took place in Sixth Forms located in each of the town's schools. In 1981 Essex County Council closed the separate Sixth Forms at the Schools in Braintree and moved post 16 education to
410-531: Is below average for secondary schools in the United Kingdom. The pass rate for English & Maths GCSE was 36%. Braintree Sixth Form had a progress score of 0.23 which is below average, and an average A Level grade of C−. Over 11% of students did not complete their study programme at the Sixth Form. This Essex school or sixth form college related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Braintree Sixth Form Braintree Sixth Form
451-666: Is currently Gary Nairn , and the National CEO is Peter Kaye . The Hon Larry Anthony is the chair of The Friends of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Australia and Andrew Murray AM is the deputy chair. In Bangladesh, the award is offered through The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation Bangladesh, which has been based in Dhaka since 2008. Various schools and universities participate. The first Duke of Edinburgh's Award ceremony in Canada
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#1732886433615492-468: The IB Diploma . The subjects available each year are listed on the Sixth Form website. In addition to academic programmes the Sixth Form offers enrichment opportunities which include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award ( D of E ) and a range of voluntary options. The Sixth Form building contains two purpose built science labs, two large ICT rooms, fifteen general purpose classrooms, a Sixth Form library, cafe and
533-524: The United Kingdom – there is no connection to the head of state and awards are simply issued by private youth charities. In the United States, for instance, only about 7,000 of the estimated 47 million eligible persons age 14 to 24 annually participate in the programme. The Award was established in Australia in 1959 on the initiative of Sir Adrien Curlewis (son of Herbert Curlewis ) in 1958. By 1962
574-531: The Award Programme Foundation, implementation of awards are undertaken by 154 local institutions, including governments, NGOs and universities. Despite the long history of the programme in India, only about 19,000 youth annually participate. As in many other nations, awards in India are granted in three levels – Gold, Silver and Bronze – based on the complexity and time commitment of the projects undertaken by
615-551: The Award Scheme. India awards the "International Award for Young People" to youth who complete a self-improvement programme based on the Duke of Edinburgh's award model. The programme was first introduced to India in 1962 and was originally operated by the Indian Public Schools Conference. In 1989 the Award Programme Foundation, a registered charity, was established to oversee management of the award. According to
656-520: The Award has seen a rapid expansion, engaging over 10,000 young people and over 2,000 Award Leaders and adult volunteers, with millions having participated around the world, finding their purpose, passion and place in the world. In Singapore, the award is referred to as "National Youth Achievement Award". It is a full member of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Association and was officially launched in Singapore on 9 May 1992 by president Wee Kim Wee at
697-526: The Award in South Africa, from the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation. It provides a framework for youth-at-risk, providing them with a positive, affirming alternative to the social challenges which they face within their communities. The Award Programme is a long-term process, taking between three and five years to complete all three levels of Bronze, Silver, and Gold. In the United States ,
738-461: The Istana. In South Africa , the Award is referred to as the "President's Award for Youth Empowerment". The Award was first established in 1983 under the name "Gold Shield Award", but in 1992, in anticipation of Nelson Mandela becoming the first president of a democratic South Africa, the name was changed to "President's Award for Youth Empowerment". The President's Award has a full licence to operate
779-601: The President's Youth Award of Zambia. In 1990, a National Youth Award Committee was elected and operated under the National Youth Development Council (NYDC). In May 1991, a pilot project started with 50 young individuals and by December the same year 30 had qualified for the Bronze Award level. In the mid-1990s, the Award got a new lease of life when private schools began to adopt the Award, reporting directly to
820-534: The Prémio Infante D. Henrique became a licensee of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and adopted the international brand. The Prémio Infante D. Henrique consists of a programme of personal and social development of voluntary and non-competitive activities in four areas: The Award was first introduced in 1991 by Sister Agnes in the Roman Catholic Parish of Motru, being carried on locally until 2011. Since 2011,
861-597: The award is offered through "The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA" organization, based in Chicago . Various schools and some Scout councils participate. "The Duke of Edinburgh International Award", "The International Youth Award", or simply "The International Award" was founded in Zambia in 1989. Although the concept was introduced in September 1981, it was only in 1989 when the Zambian government decided to integrate it into
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#1732886433615902-431: The award was available in all state and territories and today over 30,000 young Australians commence a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award each year. The Duke of Ed in Australia is a widely recognised organising and accrediting framework of non-formal education and learning. Over 775,000 young Australians have now completed their award and approximately 45,000 are actively participating in the award programme each year, supported by
943-431: The award. "The Prince Mohato Award" was established in 1976. Its current patron is King Letsie III . As with other nations, the award is presented in three levels and eligible youth are those age 14 to 25. The chairperson of the awards programme is Maureen Nyathi. In Malaysia, the award is referred to as " Anugerah Remaja Perdana, RAKAN MUDA". It is a Full Member of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Association and
984-689: The charity was established in 1959. A single programme for young people aged 14 to 21 was launched in 1969, and extended to those up to 25 years of age in 1980. In 2013, the Duke presented Awards at St James's Palace which included his 500th Gold Award Presentation. The first Duke of Edinburgh's Award ceremony was held in the United Kingdom in 1956. Participation in DofE programmes and the number of awards achieved has grown every year since 1956. Young people take part in Duke of Edinburgh's Award programmes run in designated DofE centres – including schools, youth clubs, Air cadets , Army Cadets and businesses – throughout
1025-424: The chosen activities. Each progressive level demands more time and commitment from participants: Bronze 3–6 months; Silver: 6–9 months; Gold: 12–18 months. Participants are required to show regular activity and commitment to the award for the duration of their DofE programme, which is usually at least one hour per week. In Northern Ireland , participants completing The Duke of Edinburgh's Award can choose to accept
1066-644: The country. Over 6 million people have taken part in the DofE since 1956 (8 million worldwide). The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a member of the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS). In 2009, the old system of keeping track of progress through paper Record Books was replaced by the introduction of a major new online system – e DofE. Participants use this system to track their progress, while Leaders use it to oversee participants' progress. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award programmes take between one and four years to complete, and they must be completed by
1107-454: The first headteacher of Notley High School and Angela Comfort, the first chair of Governors of Notley High School, carrying out the unveiling of the commemorative plaque. The four schools collaborating for the benefit of Braintree Sixth Form are: Notley High School , Tabor Academy , Honywood Community Science School and Alec Hunter Academy . The schools provide the staff for the Sixth Form. The Sixth Form curriculum includes A levels and
1148-453: The gold medal starts from 16. Despite the fact that there have been fewer than ten gold medal winners in eight years, there has been an exponential increase of the number of applicants in Korea. It reached its peak in 2011, which recorded 3,500 applicants and there are over 6,000 young people, who have completed their awards by 2015. Also, there are 17 organisations or associations that are supporting
1189-489: The individual award participant. "Gaisce – The President's Award" ( Irish : Gaisce – Gradam an Uachtaráin ) was established by a trust deed under the patronage of the President of Ireland on 28 March 1985. It joined the Duke of Edinburgh's International Awards Association in 1988. There are three awards: bronze, silver and gold. The profile of the award was raised substantially during the term of Mary Robinson . The award
1230-442: The participant's 25th-birthday. The programmes are at three progressive levels which, if successfully completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award. With assistance from adult Leaders, participants select and set objectives in each of the following areas: To achieve an award, the participant must work on each section for a minimum period of time, and must be monitored and assessed by someone with knowledge of
1271-568: The programme has expanded nationwide, where it was successfully implemented in several cities of Romania. In April 2013, the license for Award Romania was signed in the presence of Secretary-General John May, and it became a National Award Authority. Starting in June 2013, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award has Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown , as Patron in Romania. Since then,
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1312-878: The programme in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) as of 2013. The scheme in Ghana is named the Head of State Award. It began in 1967, and by 2021 about 750,000 young people had taken part. The "Hong Kong Award for Young People", formerly known as "The Duke of Edinburgh's Award", is one of the active members of the International Award Association . The Hong Kong Award was incepted in 1961. Currently, there are roughly 53,000 youth participants in Hong Kong . More than 600 different user units, including schools, universities, uniform group youth organisations and community centres, are running
1353-478: The school became an academy. Notley High School is the lead partner in the Braintree Sixth Form , which is a purpose-built post-16 provision for the youth of Braintree. It opened in September 2009 admitting students from Notley High School and other local schools. Recent Ofsted visits reported the school as “ Requires Improvement ”. In 2019, Notley High School had a Progress 8 score of -0.38, which
1394-523: Was announced that girls would be invited to participate. On 19 June 1958, the programme was extended to girls, with the first girls allowed to join from 1 September 1958. The programme for girls was not the same as that for boys, and was for ages 14 to 20. The first girls received their Gold Awards on 3 November 1959 at Buckingham Palace. From January 1965, the Gold Award for boys and girls was made more similar. The first Gold Awards were achieved in 1958, and
1435-667: Was designed to attract boys who had not been interested in joining one of the main British youth movements, such as the Scout Association . In the first 12 months, 7,000 boys had enrolled for the scheme. The programme borrowed from the Moray Badge, instituted at Gordonstoun School by its headmaster , Kurt Hahn , in 1936, and the County Badge adopted in Moray in 1941. In November 1957, it
1476-410: Was established in Korea in 2008 by Korea Youth Services Centre. The award is currently supported under The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, which is an organisation organised by the government. The applicants have to be in an age in between 14 and 25. Anyone who is over 14 but under 25 can challenge for the bronze award, but the applicants have to be at least 15 to start the silver medal, as well as
1517-475: Was given on 26 October 2007. The new Sixth Form building was constructed on land adjacent to Notley High School. The building project took place between March 2008 and August 2009 and the completed building was handed over in August 2009. The Sixth Form formally opened with its student body on Wednesday 2 September 2009. The formal opening of the Sixth Form took place on Wednesday 7 October 2009 with Dorothy Gardner,
1558-465: Was held in 1964. By 2011, approximately 500,000 Canadians had received the award over the programme's 57-year history. In 2013, the Royal Bank of Canada announced a $ 1 million grant to help fund marketing and publicity efforts to increase awareness for the programme. Participation in the Award has been available for many years. "The Prince Makhosini Award" had 3,000 young people participating in
1599-750: Was officially launched in Malaysia on 6 Nov 2000. The gold award will be awarded by the Malaysian Minister of Youth and Sport at an award ceremony. In New Zealand, although one or two organisations started taking part earlier, it was not until 18 July 1963 that the Governor-General, Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae , held the inaugural meeting of the National Council of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in New Zealand at Government House in Wellington, when
1640-527: Was officially recognised by the ministry of education in 2007 as a substitute for community service in secondary education and is currently being offered by 45 institutions. The "Prémio Infante D. Henrique " is the Portuguese version of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award targeting those between 14-and-24-years-old. It was established in 1988 in Porto by The Duke of Braganza , who remains its honorary president. In 2015
1681-468: Was therefore taken to name the new Sixth Form as "Braintree Sixth Form." The LSC ( Learning and Skills Council ) gave approval for the opening of the Sixth Form in December 2006 and Essex County Council formally approved the plan on 16 January 2007. The LSC then committed approximately £6 million to fund the costs of building and developing the new Sixth Form building, subject to formal planning consent which