Duke of Edinburgh'a International Award (W009) is an Enrichment Programme Unit for students who would like to contribute in a fulfilling way to society
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
- plan a journey, commit to voluntary work
- take part in a residential
- learn a new skill
- commit to physical fitness.
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21st century skills addressed in the unit:
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Initiative
- Persistence
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Social & Cultural awareness
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Duration and frequency of sessions
3 hours every month
Total duration of the EPU
80 hours
Proposed day and time
Friday 15:00-18:00
Marks earned
Maximum marks possibly earned in this EPU: 30 marks
Further details
Students will have to decide their own times to commit to voluntary service, fitness and skills. However a total of two expeditions will be organised during the year which will include a one-night journey and a two-night journey.
The students will have to commit to 32 hours in the final journey, 18 months of service, 18 months in learning a skill and 12 months of physical recreation
Additional benefits
- May be used as an SOK project subject to the SOK Coordinator's approval.
- Students may list this experience as part of their CV.
Conditions
- Minimum number of students required to run the unit is four.
- Student registration is on a first come, first served basis
Registration/Participation fees
No registration/participation fees are required
EP Coordinator
Mr Karl Cortis
Listen to the episode dedicated to the Duke of Edinburgh'a International Award from the Junior College radio programme mill-Kulleġġ:
(the episode is in the Maltese language)
