WAKEFIELD AWARD
WAKEFIELD AWARD
THE WAKEFIELD AWARD is a young leaders’ award which the girls will work towards during their Lower School years at Downe House and forms the World Aware stage of the World Ready Programme. Through fun and exploration, they will extend their horizons and discover their potential.
Sir William Wavell Wakefield, Baron Wakefield of Kendal (1898-1983)
Sir William Wavell Wakefield MP took formal possession of the School as the first Chairman of Governors in January 1944, thereby turning Downe House from a limited private company into a public school.
He was the Member of Parliament for Swindon (1935-1945) and for St Marylebone (1945-1963). Knighted in 1944, he was created Baron Wakefield of Kendal in 1963.
He played rugby for England, gaining 31 caps between 1920 and 1927.
He has had three daughters, two granddaughters, three great granddaughters and a great-niece at Downe House and throughout his life he was a friend and benefactor of the School.
AIMS
1. To develop a sense of adventure and personal challenge and give the girls a deeper understanding of how they, as individuals, function, to build greater self-esteem and confidence in their abilities.
2. To develop the key skills of resilience, compassion, collaboration and creativity.
OBJECTIVES
• Undertake new and challenging activities both indoors and outdoors.
• Make a positive contribution to the community and the wider world.
• Learn to take responsibility and make choices.
• Gain a sense of enjoyment from a wide range of activities and have fun.
As you throughprogress the School, build your portfoliodigital by logging your achievements on unifrog.
THE WORLD READY PROGRAMME
The activities and opportunities that help you make your time at Downe House about so much more than just a great set of exam results are linked to the stages of School. In the Lower School it’s called World Aware and is based on The Wakefield Award.
Embrace this programme as you grow and develop personally, and by the time you leave Downe House you will have the skills, knowledge and experience you need to face the future with confidence, and a digital portfolio of your accomplishments that universities and employers want.
BRONZE
Requirements
The Bronze Award is attainable for all girls in Remove.
• To attend 12 primary activity sessions over the year and keep a log.
• To attend at least one after school activity on a weekly basis.
• To be involved in two or more community or fundraising events.
• To display an awareness of current affairs by completing a scrap book.
• To attend a residential weekend for outdoor activities such as mountain biking, velodrome, team building, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, skiing, snowboarding etc.
• Complete 2 Personal Development and Confidence Building activities.
Primary Bronze Award Activities
Activities such as team sports, dance, swimming, drama, climbing, canoeing, orienteering, hiking, music, art, craft and cooking.
GOLD
Requirements
The Gold Award is open to everyone in LIV and attainable for those who have made an outstanding effort and shown high levels of commitment throughout the Award Programme.
Gold will be awarded for those who are considered by staff to have given over and above the contribution required for the Silver Award, for example, making a difference in the community, organising a charitable function, exhibiting exceptional leadership, or attending additional activities and expeditions at home (sufficient evidence would have to be provided).
SILVER
Requirements
The Silver Award is attainable for all girls in Lower Fourth.
AWARD
• To attend 12 primary activity sessions over the year and keep a log.
• To attend at least one after school activity on a weekly basis.
• To be involved in five or more community or fundraising events.
• To show an awareness of global affairs through a presentation.
• To attend a first aid course.
• Complete 5 Personal Development and Confidence Building activities
Primary Silver Award Activities
Activities such as team sports, dance, swimming, drama, climbing, canoeing, orienteering, hiking, paddle boarding, archery, Circus School, Nordic walking, golf, orienteering, camping, music, art, crafts and cooking.
Downe House, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9JJ T: 01635 200286
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