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Brigader Brooch
Queens Badge
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
What is the DofE?
What is the DofE?
The DofE is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities, designed to support the personal and social development of young people aged 14-25, regardless of gender, background or ability. It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time.
What is involved?
What is involved?
The DofE has three progressive levels . . .
Bronze (for those aged 14 and over)
Silver (for those aged 15 and over)
Gold (for those aged 16 and over)
. . . and is a four-sectioned programme . . .
Volunteering (helping other people in the local community)
Expedition (training for, planning and completing a journey on foot or horseback, by boat or cycle)
Skills (covering almost any hobby, skill or interest)
Physical (sport, dance and fitness)
Residential (Gold Award only) (a purposeful enterprise with people not previously known to the participant)
You have until your 25th birthday to complete any of the Awards but it takes at least 6 months at Bronze, 12 months at Silver and 18 months at Gold for Direct Entrants.
Timescales
Timescales
There should be a regular commitment averaging at least an hour a week.
When can I start?
When can I start?
Bronze Award from 14 Years
Silver Award from 15 Years
Gold Award from 16 Years
The Key principles of the Award are:
The Key principles of the Award are:
achievable by all - a personal challenge not a competition
available to all - anyone can do it!
voluntary - it's up to you what you do, it's your leisure time
personalised - your programme is designed by you for you
balanced - it will stretch you in all directions
progressive - you improve at your own pace
achievement focused - you can't fail
demands commitment - it takes more than a short burst of enthusiasm
personal development - it's the taking part that matters; getting an Award is the icing on the cake
enjoyable - it's about getting out there and having fun!
Once you have achieved your four Brigader triangles another year's badgework will earn you the additional 8 points to take your total to 40 points overall, which earns the Brigader Brooch.
The 40 points must be made up of 6 points for each of the topics; Spiritual, Physical, Educational and Service.
Leadership training can also earn you points for your Brigader Brooch. This is the highest Girls' Brigade "badgework" award and the second highest award possible within the Girls' Brigade.
If you can earn it represents several years of application and dedication at a time when your life is already full of school, exams, other extra curricular activities, applications, jobs, colleges and other activities. It shows your dedication towards a goal and will stand you in good tidings for the rest of your life!
The Queen's Award is the highest Award achievable in Girls' Brigade and is the reward for at least two years study, application and hard work.
It is a real accomplishment for those who complete it!
The aim of the Queen's Award is "To encourage girls and young women to a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ, while respecting other faiths, inspiring them to greater endeavours in service within the general community and to make a contribution to the worldwide concept of The Girls' Brigade”
The Brigaders in England that take part in the Queen's Award programme are not alone as girls from all over the world work towards their Queen's Award.
In countries that do not have the Queen as their figurehead this award is called the “International Award”.
Structure of the Queen's Award
Structure of the Queen's Award
The Queen's Award is achieved through a programme of seven modules that will take at least two years to complete. This programme is designed to encourage and develop a range of skills and interests.
The Modules
The Modules
Voluntary Service
Initiative Tasks
Project
Company Service
Christian Growth
Residential Weekend
General Study Paper
Help and guidance is always at hand be it in person, by phone or by e-mail.
Brigader Brooch:
A Brigader Broach must be obtained before the completion of the Queen’s Award programme.
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