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The Company Section is for boys in secondary school aged 11 to 14 (School Years 7-9).
The Company Section is for boys in secondary school aged 11 to 14 (School Years 7-9).
The activities in Company Section are based around the Discover Programme. The aims of the section is to encourage boys to take part in a fun, balanced and challenging programme; to be recognised for their effort and achievement and to have the change to build trusting relationships.
It's all about learning new skills, making your own decisions and having fun. BB provides a safe environment to explore new possibilities and achieve personal goals while making friends and having adventures. Within Discover there are 3 programme zones: community, recreation and skills.
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The Discover Award Programme
The Discover Award Programme
The Discover Award Programme was introduced in August 2007 replacing the previous 'Get the Credit' scheme. It is the award programme followed by the Company Section and is split into the following three sections:
Whilst 1st Wootton undertake activities from the Compass and Discover Programmes, our chosen route to the Presidents Badge is via the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Whilst 1st Wootton undertake activities from the Compass and Discover Programmes, our chosen route to the Presidents Badge is via the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
How to wear your armbands (Left & Right)
How to wear your armbands (Left & Right)
One for All (UK&RoI) from The Boys' Brigade on Vimeo.
Compass Badge
Usually awarded in the first year of the programme
6 points are needed to gain this badge
(2 points from Community, Recreation and Skills each.
Discovery Badge
Usually awarded in the second year of the programme
A boy needs to have:
• Taken part in a residential experience.
• Had an active role in a Company or Battalion event or church service.
• Completed at least 30 points from the Discover programme having gained three badges in the last 12 months.
• Had good attendance for one session.
The President's Award
Usually awarded at the end of the fourth year of the programme
A boy needs to have:
• Completed a Christian faith development course.
• Have good attendance for 1 session.
• Be recommended by the Company Captain
• Participate in a non-residential teamwork skills experience run by Battalion, District or Region.
AND Either Route A
• Completed at least 30 points from the Discover programme, having gained three badges in the last 12 months
• Taken part in an activity based residential event within the BB
• Complete 10 hours of practical service for the Brigade or church
OR - Route B
Gained Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
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